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Black Friday is on Now! Shop Black Friday Deals at shopDisney Today!
Thanksgiving is here and that means TURKEY! But for many, it means Shopping too! Disney store and shopDisney.com have launched Black Friday 2018 early and you’re not going to want to miss these deals.

Guests will find hundreds of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars and Marvel toys, home décor, apparel and gifting up to 50 percent off, in-stores and online.

Here’s a look at some of the newest Black Friday deals from shopDisney.com, your one-stop-shop e-commerce destination:

Shop Now: Disney Animators’ Collection Rolling Luggage: $54.95

Travel in style with this Disney-themed suitcase, complete with sketches of our favorite princesses on it from Snow White to Pocahontas.

Shop Now: Eeyore Slippers: $15

Strut around your house in style with these adorable slippers. If you’re a huge Winnie the Poohfan like I am, then you’ll love these additions to your fall wardrobe.

Shop Now: Mickey and Minnie Mouse Slippers: $15

If you’re in need of a new pair of slippers but the Hundred Acre Wood just isn’t your ‘ish, then these Minnie Mouse inspired ones may be the perfect fit. Of course, they’re complete with polka dots, as you’d expect them to be.

Shop Now: Minnie Mouse Holiday Sweater: $39.96

Got an invite to an ugly sweater party this year? Look no further than this multi-colored Minnie Mouse sweater, complete with stripes, snowflakes, diamonds, and the classic little mouse ears in the center.

Shop Now: Minnie Mouse Pink Bow Zip Hoodie: $30

If you’d rather cozy up in a stylish hoodie, this Minnie Mouse zip-up is the way to go. It even has a pink bow and cute ears on the hood — perfect for pretending you’re actually at the Magic Kingdom instead.
Top Holiday Picks
Disney store and shopDisney offer the best assortment of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars and Marvel products for fans of all ages across fashion, accessories, toys, home and more. Some top holiday favorites this year include:
- Minnie Mouse Girls Holiday PJ Pals: $8
- Millennium Falcon Star Wars Play Set: 69.95
- Anna and Elsa Fleece Personalizable Throw: $7.98
- I Am Mickey Mouse Pullover Hoodie for Boys: $46.99
- Black Panther Costume PJ PALS for Boys: $15
- Cinderella Light-Up Costume Shoes for Kids: $11.47
- Buzz Lightyear Glow-in-the-Dark Blaster: $22
- Minnie Mouse Sequined Hoodie for Girls: $39.99
- Elsa Ice Castle Construction Set: $49.95
- Disney Animators Collection 5″ Mini Doll Gift Set: $89.95
No matter who your favorite Disney character is, the Disney Store is sure to have products that feature your favorite. From heroes to villains, the Disney Store has it all.
For holiday shopping inspiration, Guests can check out the shopDisney.com Gift Guide.
November 21, 2018
Black Friday Weekend at Disney Springs
Black Friday is just days away and there is no better place to do your Disney shopping than Disney Springs. You’ll discover great gift ideas, special offers and unexpected treats as you get a jumpstart on holiday shopping.

Enjoy savings and in-store events at locations all through Disney Springs—all weekend long! With dining specials and yuletide magic at every turn, it’s a delightful way to put more merry and less hurry into your holiday shopping.

The Disney Springs Black Friday sales take place Nov. 24-26 with three days of savings from over 80 retailers. Take a look at some of the amazing deals below:

Fashion and Athletic Apparel Offers
Capture boast-worthy bargains on sought-after brands.

American Threads – Give the gift of style when you take advantage of their buy one, get one 50% off sale. Plus, enjoy special promotions on select pieces, including jackets starting at $32.99, sweaters starting at $24.99 and tops starting at $12.99. Offer valid November 23, 2018 only.

Curl® by Sammy Duvall – Save up to 50% off storewide and get 15% off all eyewear. Offer valid November 23 to November 25, 2018.

JOHNNY WAS – Enjoy 25% your purchase. Offer valid November 23, 2018 only.

LACOSTE – On the hunt for a preppy present? Save 40% off the entire store. Certain exclusions apply. Offer valid November 21 to November 26, 2018.

Pelé Soccer – Buy any full price jersey and receive 30% off select country jerseys and footwear styles. All footwear marked with a red sticker is eligible for the promotion. Offer valid November 23, 2018 only.

SANUK – Save 30% off storewide. Exclusions apply. Offer valid November 22 to November 25, 2018.

Shore – Spin the wheel of deals for a chance to land 20% to 50% off your entire purchase. Offer valid November 22 to November 25, 2018.

Sperry –Discover great doorbuster pricing on slippers and saltwater boots. Plus, save up to 50% on select merchandise. Offer valid November 22 to November 25, 2018.

Superdry – Save 30% off storewide! Exclusions apply and cannot be combined with additional discounts. Offer valid November 22 to 26, 2018.

UGG – Save 40% off select styles. Offer valid November 21 to November 25, 2018.

Specialty Shop Offers

These boutiques are brimming with gift-giving inspiration and can’t-miss sales.

ALEX AND ANI® – Enjoy 20% off items and get a peek at the 2018 limited-edition Snowflake Bangle Bracelet. Offer valid November 21 to November 26, 2018.

Basin – Spend $50 or more and get 20% your entire purchase. Offer valid November 23, 2018 only.

Chapel Hats – It’s an exciting time to grab a new addition to your hat collection! Get 25% off items in the entire store and at the outdoor kiosk. Offer valid November 22 and November 23, 2018.

Coca-Cola Store – Discover doorbuster deals galore! On November 23, 2018 swing by until noon to enjoy a complimentary mimosa while you shop. Other specials include:

A complimentary 2018 commemorative metallic bottle and a $5 Coke cash back to use towards a purchase of $20 or more made between November 24 and November 25

30% off customizable items like T-shirts and mugs

Edward Beiner – Get 50% select items! May not be combined with any other offer or existing sales. Offer valid November 23 to November 25, 2018.

Kipling – Take 30% off storewide—and shop a great selection of gifts under $100. Some exclusions apply. Offer valid November 21 to November 27, 2018.

Oakley – Delight in 50% off select apparel and accessories. Offer valid November 21 to November 26, 2018.

Pop Gallery – Receive a special gift when you purchase a piece from one of your favorite artists. Offer valid November 23, 2018 only.

Shop for Ireland –Feel the luck of the Irish when you get 50% off select Irish-themed clothing, T-shirts, hats and more priced at 50% off—20% off select jewelry, gifts and souvenirs. Offer valid November 23 to November 26, 2018.

Sugarboo & Co. – Come in for unique home décor and get 50% all pillows. Cannot be combined with other promotions and discounts. Offer valid November 23, 2018 only.

Note: all discounts are taken off retail pricing; see individual store locations for complete details.
November 21, 2018
Disneyland Resort Announces $70 per Day Ticket Offer

For a limited time in 2019, guests can visit a Disneyland Resort theme park for $70 per day with the purchase of a three-day, one-park per day ticket.

Just in time for the gift-giving season, take advantage of this Disneyland Resort limited-time ticket offer, along with a special hotel offer as well. Book now for the perfect holiday surprise and a magical visit in 2019!

This special ticket offer also includes one Magic Morning, an early morning admission option to Disneyland park, on select mornings. The ticket offer is available for purchase online today, and may be used for visits Jan. 7 through May 23, 2019 (blockout dates of Apr. 14-22 apply). Four- and five-day ticket options, as well as Park Hopper tickets are also available. Book through May 18, 2019.

With so much to do and see at the Disneyland Resort in early 2019, it’s a perfect time to take advantage of these vacation values! We will kick off the year with Get Your Ears On – A Mickey and Minnie Celebration, which includes exciting new entertainment at Disneyland park, plus limited-time food, beverage and merchandise offerings. In addition, we will also commemorate the Year of the Pig during the return of the Lunar New Year celebration, and in spring 2019 experience California-inspired cuisine and beverages at Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival.

If you are looking to play and stay in the heart of the magic, there are also special room-only offers at the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort. Guests can save up to 25 percent on premium rooms and 20 percent on standard rooms at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and Disneyland Hotel, and save up to 10 percent on most rooms at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel, on select Sunday through Thursday nights between Jan. 6 and Apr. 11, 2019. Book through Mar. 16, 2019.

If you need help booking your magical vacation, contact Enchanted Kingdom Vacations with Vikki for help. My services are completely free and I will always find you the lowest rates. Let me do all the work so you don’t have to!

November 20, 2018
Happy Birthday Mickey Mouse! Iconic Character Turns 90 Today

Everyone’s favorite pal Mickey Mouse has been entertaining families for generations. Millions flock to California, Florida and around the world to be with him and his friends every year, and today we’re celebrating his 90th birthday.

On this day in 1928, Mickey Mouse starred in Steamboat Willie, the first commercially successful animated cartoon to use synchronized sound.

It was Disney’s third Mickey short, but the first with sound. It debuted as a sneak preview at Universal’s Colony Theatre – located at Broadway & 53rd Street in New York City. It is shown before the feature film Gang War.

Steamboat Willie is co-directed by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks and features the first appearance of Minnie Mouse. It is animated by Ub Iwerks, Wilfred Jackson and Dick Lundy. The short also features the work of in between artist Les Clark (who will go on to be one of “Walt’s Nine Old Men”). Walt himself supplies the voices for all the characters – although there isn’t any real spoken dialogue just whistling, grunts, laughter and other vocal sounds.

During the premiere Walt sat nervously at the rear of the theater to gage the audience’s reaction. To his delight, the Colony echoed with laughs and giggles throughout the short! Steamboat Willie was shown every night for two weeks.

Disney’s imagination created Mickey Mouse, but he drew inspiration from real-life characters. The mouse’s movements were modeled after comedic film stars in the 1920s, including Charlie Chaplin. Mickey’s creator wasn’t only responsible for dreaming the mouse up, he was also responsible for voicing the character. From July 1929, when Mickey said his first words, “Hot Dog!” until about 1947, Disney, himself, was the voice behind the mouse.

Despite the fact that this is not the first Mickey cartoon made or released, this date is still considered Mickey Mouse’s true debut … and birthday!

November 18, 2018
First Look: Disney Skyliner Gondola Revealed at Walt Disney World Resort

Earlier this week, we shared the exciting update that Disney’s new Skyliner gondola system will begin operating at the Walt Disney World Resort in fall of 2019. Today, we finally get a first look at one of the actual finished gondolas up close!

Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products Chairman Bob Chapek unveiled the gondola to Disney fans during D23’s Destination D: Celebrating Mickey Mouseevent.

Once operating, the gondola system will connect Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot to four resort hotels- Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Pop Century Resort and Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resortas well as the proposed 15th Disney Vacation Club property, Disney’s Riviera Resort. You can take a look at the reveal below.

As you can see, Disney Skyliner will be fun and offer a new way to experience Walt Disney World Resort with amazing views only available from the sky.

Select gondolas will have iconic Disney characters incorporated into their exterior design to give the appearance that a Disney pal is riding along with guests, such as characters from the ‘Fab Five,’ figures from Disney attractions, fan favorites from movies, and more.

November 17, 2018
Details on New Mickey Mouse Experiences Coming To Disney Parks Revealed

At this morning’s D23’s Destination D: Celebrating Mickey Mouse event, Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products Chairman Bob Chapek shared details of exciting new guest offerings inspired by none other than the legendary Mickey Mouse.

Here’s a roundup of what to expect:

Enjoy the New “Wonderful World of Animation” Nighttime Show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios – Bob unveiled news of an all-new cinematic nighttime experience, “Wonderful World of Animation,” which will debut at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in May 2019 as part of the park’s 30th Anniversary celebration. The show will use state-of-the-art projection technology. to take guests on a magical journey through more than 90 years of Disney animation, all beginning with Mickey himself. (See rendering above).

Experience Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios – Imagineers have been hard at work creating Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, using breakthrough technology to transform a two-dimensional cartoon into an amazing real-world experience. The first-ever ride-through attraction themed to Mickey Mouse will feature a new original story and lovable theme song as it takes guests on a journey inside the wacky and unpredictable world of Disney Channel’s Emmy Award-winning “Mickey Mouse” cartoon shorts.

Enjoy New Mickey Mouse Offerings at Disneyland park – The festivities will continue at the Disneyland Resort with Get Your Ears On: A Mickey and Minnie Celebration, which will feature new entertainment, food and merchandise. On January 18, “Mickey’s Mix Magic” will light up the night at Disneyland park with all-new music, projections and lasers that set the scene for an epic dance party that takes over almost the entire park. The party will get even bigger when the fan-favorite Mickey’s Soundsational Parade returns to the resort in January 2019 featuring a new float with Mickey himself, who will lead the celebration down Main Street, U.S.A.

Join in on the Fun of Mickey & Minnie’s Surprise Celebration at Magic Kingdom Park – From Jan. 18 to Sept. 30, 2019, Mickey & Minnie’s Surprise Celebration will feature new food, merchandise and entertainment, including a new dance party with Mickey, Minnie and their friends.

Celebrate Your Favorite Mouse with Mickey & Minnie’s Surprise Party at Sea Aboard Disney Cruise Line – Guests will enjoy an all-new high-energy deck party on the Disney Fantasy next summer.

In addition to new Mickey Mouse-inspired experiences at Disney Parks, Bob also shared a look at the recently opened Mickey: The True Original Exhibition in New York City. The exhibition provides visitors with an interactive experience inspired by Mickey’s impact on popular culture, from Instagram-worthy design elements to larger-than-life multimedia installations. That exhibition runs through Feb. 10, 2019, and tickets can be purchased at Disney.com/MickeyTrueOriginal.

November 17, 2018
RUMOR: ‘Pirates Of The Caribbean’ Reboot To Star Female Pirate Redd as Sparrow Replacement

As we previously reported, Disney might be considering rebooting their billion dollar Pirates of the Caribbean franchise without Johnny Depp and now rumor has it that the lead role may go to a female pirate that many Disney fans already know.

According to a report today from Hybrid News, the studio is looking to center the franchise on Redd, the recently revamped character in the popular Disney Parks attraction.

The character is well known to Disney fans and has been around for quite some time. The redhead has been part of the auction scene in the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction since it first opened, but last year Disney reimagined that section of the ride in both Disneyland and Disney World.

In Disney World’s new version the famed redhead is no longer being auctioned off. She has a new look and a new attitude! Now she sports a rifle and clearly isn’t taking any guff from any scurvy pirates.

A bit mysterious by nature, Redd travels to various ports throughout the Caribbean—selling rum and collecting coin. She has been given a full back story and it could be just what Disney is looking for. After all, the ride inspired the first set of movies, why not let it inspire the reboot as well.

There is no script as of yet, but what we do know at this point is that Disney has had early talks with Deadpool and Zombieland screenwriters Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick about writing the reboot.

November 16, 2018
Disney Skyliner to Begin Transporting Guests in Fall 2019 at Walt Disney World

Earlier this week, Bob Chapek, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products, announced that Disney Skyliner will be ready to begin transporting guests at the Walt Disney World Resort beginning fall of 2019!

This new state-of-the-art gondola system will conveniently connect Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot to four resort hotels- Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Pop Century Resort and Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort as well as the proposed 15th Disney Vacation Club property, Disney’s Riviera Resort.

And next fall, Disney Skyliner will not only efficiently move you to your location, it’ll also offer a whole new way to experience Walt Disney World with amazing views only available from the sky – with great photo opportunities! For example, guests arriving at the International Gateway station will travel through the trees and be welcomed into Epcot with remarkable, never before-seen views across World Showcase.

The innovative transportation system is quickly coming to life! Workers just installed the last support tower at the Resort and are beginning to thread the series of reinforced cables to carry guests in stylish themed gondolas.

November 16, 2018
V.I.PASSHOLDER Pop-Up Event Offers First Access to Mickey’s 90th Celebration Merchandise TOMORROW

Walt Disney World Annual Passholders will be given first access to purchase new Mickey’s 90th Celebration merchandise at an exclusive V.I.PASSHOLDER Pop-up Merchandise Event set to take place at Magic Kingdom Park on November 16.

Annual Passholders will be given the first chance to shop for new merchandise at Mickey’s Star Traders and Merchant of Venus in Tomorrowland, which will available from 7:30-9 a.m. Available Mickey’s 90th Celebration merchandise will include: Let’s Celebrate Mickey Mouse! T-shirt, Mickey Mouse 90th Limited-Release Pin, 18-inch 90th Mickey Plush, a Mickey Glow Bow Wand and Original Mickey & Minnie Mouse Plush Boxed Set. A Mickey Mouse 90th Jumbo Passholder Pin, exclusively available to Annual Passholders, will also be offered.

In addition to the first chance to shop, participating Annual Passholders will also be among the first to purchase new Mickey and Minnie-themed doughnuts at a special Passholder price – and visit with favorite Disney characters.

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

All other guests will be able to purchase regular Mickey’s 90th Celebration items starting at 9 a.m. Merchandise is limited and will be available while supplies last.

November 15, 2018
Disney Sued For Bed Bugs at Disneyland Hotel

You might think Disney’s next live-action adaptation is “A Bug’s Life” according to a new lawsuit filed by a woman claiming the Disneyland Hotel is infested by bed bugs.

In a lawsuit filed earlier this week, Ivy Eldridge claims she suffered both physical and emotional damage after waking up at Anaheim’s Disneyland Hotel covered in bedbug bites while visiting the park with her family in April 2018, according to a L.A. Times report.

Eldridge’s attorney Brian Virag – of My Bed Bug Lawyer, Inc. – filed the lawsuit on Eldridge’s behalf, and named Walt Disney Co. and Disney Parks and Resorts as defendants in addition to Disneyland Hotel.

“People put trust in the Disney name and pay top dollar to stay at Disneyland Hotel. In this case, Ms. Eldridge’s trust was betrayed,” said Virag, per an article posted to the My Bed Bug Lawyer website.

“This was not a situation where a person sustained one or two bites. Ms. Eldridge was bitten throughout her body, including, but not limited to her face, ears, neck, arms, and back. She was absolutely butchered,” he added.

The lawsuit further claims that Disneyland was aware of the bedbug infestation, but did not take the appropriate steps to rectify it.

According to the L.A. Times Report, Disneyland spokeswoman Liz Jaeger said the company hasn’t seen the lawsuit but said in a statement that “these occurrences are extremely rare.”

“We take extensive preventative measures so that our guests are comfortable and safe during their hotel stays and when needed take aggressive steps to rectify,” Jaeger said.

November 15, 2018