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  • 2019 Brings Exclusive V.I.PASSHOLDER Pop-Up Events to Disney World

    2019 Brings Exclusive V.I.PASSHOLDER Pop-Up Events to Disney World

    It’s a New Year and there is so much to celebrate at Disney Parks. Today, Disney announced that they are kicking off 2019 with new V.I.PASSHOLDER Pop-Up Events you won’t want to miss.

    The first Walt Disney World V.I.PASSHOLDER event of 2019 will be the Potion Purple Premiere Pop-Up Event in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom Park on Thursday, January 10 from 5-7 p.m. At this event, you can be among the first to purchase the new potion purple merchandise, including adult and youth spirit jerseys, “Vacation Mode” water bottle, Loungefly mini backpack, Loungefly wallet and a new women’s Mickey T-shirt; sip and savor the newest purple food and beverage offerings for purchase – and discover more surprises.

    Registration not required to attend this event, however a valid annual pass card and photo ID are required at check-in. Activities and offerings are subject to change without notice. Merchandise available while supplies last. The 20% Passholder merchandise discount is applicable for merchandise purchases during this event.

    Also, from Jan. 6-31, Passholders will receive a limited-time 20% discount at the following restaurants across Walt Disney World Resort for lunch and dinner:

    • Biergarten Restaurant at Epcot
    • Coral Reef Restaurant at Epcot
    • The Hollywood Brown Derby at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
    • Hollywood & Vine at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
    • Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen at Magic Kingdom Park
    • Tiffins Restaurant at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
    • Tony’s Town Square Restaurant at Magic Kingdom Park
    • Ale & Compass Restaurant at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
    • Boatwright’s Dining Hall at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside (Dinner Only)
    • Citricos at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa (Dinner Only)
    • Disney’s Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
    • Flying Fish at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort (Dinner Only)
    • Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort (8:30 p.m. show only)
    • Jiko – The Cooking Place at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Resort (Dinner Only)
    • Sebastian’s Bistro at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort (Dinner Only)
    • The Wave… of American Flavors at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
    • Whispering Canyon Café at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort

    Discount applies to the regular price of food and non-alcoholic beverages (excluding applicable tax and gratuity) during available lunch and dinner meal periods. Valid for the Passholder and up to three (3) guests. Not valid for breakfast, special events and may not be combined with any other discount or offer.

    Last but not least, Passholders will not want to miss out on the excitement at the Epcot International Festival of the Arts. With “one little spark of inspiration,” we’ll soon debut the newest Passholder magnet in time for Epcot International Festival of the Arts, along with special offerings to help you experience the upcoming festival to its fullest. 

  • Tomorrowland Speedway Closes for Tron Coaster Construction at Disney World

    Tomorrowland Speedway Closes for Tron Coaster Construction at Disney World

    As we previously reported, a clouser for Tomorrowland Speedway in Magic Kingdom at Disney World has been imminent and it seems the plans are right on track.

    The attraction has officially closed on Jan. 2nd for refurbishment to make way for Tommorowland’s new Tron Coaster.

    The attraction will be closed for about four and a half months. The exact date is yet to be determined but reports suggest it should reopen on May 18, 2019.

    The Tron coaster will occupy an entirely new area next to the land’s Space Mountain and the closure is necessary because parts of the giant coaster hang over Tommorowland Speedway. Parts of the track will be adjusted, but when it reopens it will be the same attraction guests know and love, according to Disney Parks.

    Magic Kingdom’s Tron attraction, is set to debut in time for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary in 2021. It is based on TRON Lightcycle Power Run at Shanghai Disneyland. This coaster-style attraction allows riders to board a train of two-wheeled Lightcycles for a thrilling race through the digital frontier. TRON Lightcycle Power Run debuted on Shanghai Disneyland’s opening day and quickly became the highest-rated attraction at the park.

  • Sully Premium Popcorn Bucket Pops Up at Disney World

    Sully Premium Popcorn Bucket Pops Up at Disney World

    The Sully popcorn bucket was a monster hit when it debuted at Pixar Fest in Disneyland last Spring and now it has made it’s way to Disney World.

    The Sully Popcorn bucket was in high demand at Disneyland and is sure to be a sell out at Disney World too. Whether you’re a Monster’s Inc. fan, a Popcorn Bucket collector or both you’ll love this one.

    The popcorn bucket has a carrying strap which reads ‘Monster’s Inc.’ and is covered in a pattern of doors like the ones from the movie. The back has a door which opens and closes for easy access to your yummy treat. Take a look below:

    The above photo was taken at Hollywood Studios, howerever; the Monster’s Inc. inspired popcorn bucket can be found at Animal Kingdom as of now and will cost you $14.99.

  • New Free Dining Plan Offer Released at Walt Disney World Resort and Available Now

    New Free Dining Plan Offer Released at Walt Disney World Resort and Available Now

    When you plan a Walt Disney World vacation, there are many choices to help you create a magical and lasting experience and one of them is the food! Today, Disney announced a new Free Dine offer starting today.

    To get the free dining offer all you have to do is book a non-discounted five-night/six-day Walt Disney Travel Co. package through Feb. 10, 2019, for arrivals most nights from July 5 to Sept. 30, 2019, you’ll receive a dining plan for free!

    The Disney Dining Plan provides flexibility and convenience, offering prepaid meals and snacks when you dine at Walt Disney World resort hotels, theme parks and select locations at Disney Springs.

    The package includes a room at a select Walt Disney World resort hotel and tickets with Park Hopper Option. Packages of other lengths of stay may also be available.

    Guests staying at select Value and Moderate Resorts receive the Disney Quick Service Plan, which includes two quick-service meals and two select snacks per night honored at more than 100 dining locations.

    Guests staying at select Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts receive the Disney Dining Plan, which includes one quick-service meal, one table-service meal and two select snacks per night. Meals are available at over 200 select Walt Disney World dining locations.

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  • Watch Disney Parks New Year’s Eve Fireworks LIVE Streamed Right Here

    Watch Disney Parks New Year’s Eve Fireworks LIVE Streamed Right Here

    It’s New Year’s Eve and the clock is quickly counting down to 2019. If you’re looking for fireworks to ring in the New Year with then you no one does fireworks better that Disney.  You can watch the amazing New Year’s Eve fireworks display right from the comfort of your own home and we will be streaming it right here on Disney Dorks live from Magic Kingdom.

    The #DisneyParksLIVE stream will take place New Year’s Eve at 11:45 p.m. on December 31 complete with a special countdown at 11:59:50 and continuing on for another 5 minutes to commence 2019 and  you can watch it below.

    They will begin the countdown to 2019 with a special performance of “Fantasy in the Sky” fireworks live from Magic Kingdom Park. You won’t want to miss this so don’t be late.

    Where in the world are you watch the show from? Tell us in the comments section below.

  • Magic Kingdom Closed After Reaching Capacity with New Years Eve Crowds

    Magic Kingdom Closed After Reaching Capacity with New Years Eve Crowds

    New Years Eve is one of the busiest days of the year at Magic Kingdom. And as expected the park has temporarily closed after reaching capacity as crowds descend on the most magical place on earth to ring in the 2019.

    Magic Kingdom is currently at a Phase B capacity closure with the announcement coming at 11:35 a.m this morning.

    Epcot, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom all remained open to additional guests and those are always a great place to ring in the new year also, but they can reach capacity as well so you might want to get there quickly before they fill up too.

    “We are experiencing a very busy day at Walt Disney World. Magic Kingdom is not accepting new Guests at this time,” Disney said on its Twitter feed.

    UPDATE: All Walt Disney World Parks are currently open to all guests as of 5:45pm.  Keep checking back as they could easily reach capacity again.

    For details on closures, check out our complete list and breakdown of Walt Disney World’s Capacity Closing Procedures.

  • Purple Potion Minnie Mouse Cupcake Lands at Disney Parks

    Purple Potion Minnie Mouse Cupcake Lands at Disney Parks

    Disney has created a new tasty Purple Potion cupcake that will dazzle your taste buds!

    This absolutely adorable strawberry cupcake is topped with lavender vanilla buttercream and white chocolate Minnie Ears complete with Minnie’s signature bow. Oh yeah, and did we mention it’s filled with pink and purple sprinkles?

    Guests are now able to purchase purple potion cupcakes complete with Minnie Mouse ears on top at the at Contempo Café in Disney World’s Contemporary Resort. You can grab one for $5.85 and it’s every cent.

    This delish cupcake makes for a perfect “Insta”-opportunity. But you’ll have to visit Orlando in order to Instagram these photogenic desserts. Just make sure you’re also sporting your Minnie ears for all the double-taps in the world.

  • Retired Animatronic’s Clothing Stolen From Backstage Area at Disney World

    Retired Animatronic’s Clothing Stolen From Backstage Area at Disney World

    The Happiest Place on Earth isn’t so happy after The Orange County Sheriff’s Office announced they’re investigating the theft of clothing that belonged to a retired animatronic character at Walt Disney World.

    The stolen items belong to “Buzzy”, who was part of the now-closed Wonders of Life pavilion attraction Cranium Command at Epcot.

    Cranium Command offered a fun look at how “the lean, mean thinking machine,” the human brain, worked. Guests first watched a video in which a rookie recruit, Buzzy, was assigned to take the controls of a 12-year-old boy’s brain. They then entered a theater to join Buzzy inside the boy’s head and saw firsthand how the boy’s brain reacted when different things happened throughout his day.

    According to officials, someone snuck into a backstage area that’s not open to the public and took a red jacket, green cap and rubber molded hands.

    An incident report lists the items’ value at $600, but it wasn’t known what a black-market collector might pay for parts of a Disney attraction.

    The sheriff’s office says they’ve interviewed a suspect. The man was charged with resisting arrest after refusing to hand over his phone, but no charges have been filed in the theft.

  • Disney Cruise Line Sued by Worker Claiming Female Boss Created Hostile Work Environment

    Disney Cruise Line Sued by Worker Claiming Female Boss Created Hostile Work Environment

    Disney Cruise Line is being sued by a former employee, who claims he worked in a hostile work environment and that the company discriminated against him because he’s a man and because of his age.

    51-year-old Anthony McHugh, who worked at the Disney Cruise Line office in Celebration, said he was repeatedly passed over for promotions in favor of younger women, according to a federal lawsuit.

    McHugh claims she referred to him as a “stuffy old fart.” He also said his female manager would tell him about her sexual exploits with married fellow employees.

    Disney released a statement Thursday afternoon saying the claims in the lawsuit are without merit and they will address them in court.

  • Disney Releases Mary Poppins Returns Limited Edition Magicband

    Disney Releases Mary Poppins Returns Limited Edition Magicband

    “Mary Poppins Returns,” starring Emily Blunt debuted with $22.2 million over the weekend and $31 million since opening Wednesday. And to add to the massive amount of merch that will be coming with this blockbuster, Disney has released a Mary Poppins Returns MagicBand.

    A practically perfect stay at Walt Disney World Resort is a snap in this limited edition MagicBand 2 inspired by Disney’s Mary Poppins Returns.

    Mary Poppins Returns MagicBands are a limited edition of 1500 and are available at shopDisney.com for $39.99. Even the box is super cute as you can see below:

    The MagicBand has a beautiful bright yellow background covered with patterns of kites and flowers and Mary Poppins standing prim and proper right in the center.

    MagicBands are colorful, waterproof wristbands – resembling a watch or bracelet – that you can quickly and easily touch to a sensor called a ”touch point.” You will receive a MagicBand 2 if you stay at a Disney Resort Hotel in Florida or you are a Walt Disney World Resort Passholder. They allow guests to connect the vacation choices they make in My Disney Experience – from effortless theme-park entry, to Online Check-In, Disney PhotoPass association and more.