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  • Massive Hollywood Studios Power Outage Shuts Down Most Rides

    Massive Hollywood Studios Power Outage Shuts Down Most Rides

    A Hollywood Studios Power Outage caused a pause in the magic today for guests visiting the park. It seems a problem with the cooling system shut down several rides at the theme park earlier this evening, a spokeswoman said. 

    Most of the rides are up and running now or in the process of starting back up. Reports on social media described it as a power outage.


    Park operators are working to fix the issue as quickly as possible, according to the spokeswoman. and the park remains open.

    Duke Energy’s map showed outages in the area. One theme-park goer posted a screenshot of the MyDisneyExperience app showing a substantial number of rides were “temporarily closed.”

    No other details were immediately available.

  • Disney Movie Release Schedule Shake Up: Mary Poppins Returns, Maleficent 2 and More

    Disney Movie Release Schedule Shake Up: Mary Poppins Returns, Maleficent 2 and More

    Disney announced on Tuesday some major changes to its upcoming schedule of films. The changes include a release date for “Maleficent 2,” “as wall as new release dates for “Mary Poppins Returns,” the next “Indiana Jones” movie, a yet-to-be-announced Marvel movie and more.

    First, if you’re a Mary Poppins fan, then Christmas is coming early for you. Disney is moving up its anticipated musical “Mary Poppins Returns” by one week from Christmas Day to December 19.

    “Maleficent 2” finally has a released date and is scheduled to hit theaters on May 9, 2020. The long-awaited sequel for Angelina Jolie’s live-action “Maleficent” now takes the slot of a previously unspecified live-action title. That’s nearly six years after the $742 million domestic debut of “Maleficent.”

    “Indiana Jones 5” has been moved from July 10, 2020 to July 9, 2021. That means the fifth Harrison Ford adventure will open 13 years after Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull and 19 years after Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and Ford will be just shy of 79-years old when the film opens in theaters.

    A previously “untitled Disney movie” with a release date of October 4, 2019 has been revealed to be the “Jungle Cruise” movie starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt, which is based on the Disney theme park ride. That film is now setting sail one week later on October 11, 2019.

    Disney has multiple untitled slots on the schedule and a few of them have been changed too. An untitled Marvel movie has been moved up a bit from July 30, 2021 to February 12, 2021, while an untitled live-action movie originally set for July 9, 2021 will take that July 30 slot. Also, two untitled live-action movies slated for November 8, 2019 and February 21, 2021 have been removed from Disney’s schedule entirely.

    A finally, a long over due title change for Wreck-It Ralph 2: Ralph Breaks the Internet. Now the film is simply known as Ralph Breaks the Internet and is still dated for the Thanksgiving stretch on November 21.

    Disney’s movie release schedule is always dynamic and more changes could come at anytime. Stay tuned as we bring you all the latest updates.

  • Man Killed In Disney World Industrial Accident Was Run Over By Cart

    Man Killed In Disney World Industrial Accident Was Run Over By Cart

    More details have been released about the Walt Disney World cast member who was killed Monday morning in an industrial accident. According to Orange County officials, the man was a vehicle technician who somehow became trapped under the cart he was working on.

    The man, identified by deputies as Juan Alberto Ojeda, 33, was pronounced dead at the scene of an industrial area near the Pop Century Resort and Waldorf Astoria golf course. Ojeda leaves behind a wife and son.

    Witnesses said they were about 20 yards away and saw Ojeda was working on the battery for a Toro motorized utility vehicle then they heard a screeching sound and saw the vehicle drive up onto a curb and into a fence, according to a report.

    One witness said that it appeared that Ojeda’s arm was caught on the steering wheel at one point during the incident. The cart climbed about six feet up the fence before it came back down on the ground and landed on top of Ojeda, deputies said.

    Two witnesses rushed over to help Ojeda, who was trapped under the motorized vehicle. Deputies said Ojeda asked them to back the cart up off of him, but they worried they would cause further injury to him. Ojeda was unconscious moments later, witnesses said. Deputies are still investigating.

    In a statement, Walt Disney World President George A. Kalogridis called Ojeda’s death a tragedy. “All of us at Walt Disney World Resort are deeply saddened today by the loss of one of our cast members. Our thoughts and concerns are with his family, friends, and fellow co-workers. This is a tragic accident, and we are providing resources and care for those impacted and are working closely with the proper authorities to understand how this happened,” Kalogridis said.

  • Iridescent Cup Cakes at Disney Parks Will Be Blowing Up Your Instagram This Summer

    Iridescent Cup Cakes at Disney Parks Will Be Blowing Up Your Instagram This Summer

    There’s a shiny new trend coming to Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts – and it’s as tasty as it is beautiful! Iridescent cup cakes are now available on both coasts, and they go brilliantly with those adorable Iridescent Headbands and Iridescent Spirit Jerseys that you might have seen around the parks recently…

    In case you’re wanting to get out there and try these for yourself, here’s a guide all of the places you can find these iridescent treats!

    Iridescent cup cake

    First up is the CUTEST Iridescent Cupcake at Disneyland Resort. This confetti and passion fruit cupcake is filled with passion fruit and mango and finished with a tri-colored white chocolate Champagne mousse. You can find it at Jolly Holiday Bakery Café at Disneyland Park, Clarabelle’s Hand Scooped Ice Cream and Fiddler, Fifer and Practical Café at Disney California Adventure Park, and The Coffee House at the Disneyland Hotel!

    Iridescent cup cake

    At Walt Disney World Resort, you’ll be head over fins for this Mermaid Cupcake that’s surfaced at the Main Street Bakery at Magic Kingdom Park. It’s a vanilla cupcake full of sprinkles of color and topped with sea foam green buttercream, chocolate crispy pearls, sprinkles, and an iridescent mermaid tail cookie – YUM!

    Iridescent cup cake

    Just a monorail-ride away at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, head on over to Contempo Café to try another Iridescent Cupcake – a confetti cupcake with strawberry filling and vanilla buttercream icing and topped with crispy pearls and a chocolate Minnie Mouse hat.

    Let’s get straight to the point with the Iridescent Rhino Cupcake with caramel filling. Trek on over to The Mara at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge to spot this exotic chocolate cupcake for yourself!

    Iridescent cup cake

    And finally, all three of Disney’s All Star Resorts will be offering an Iridescent Cupcake made with cotton candy marshmallow filling and raspberry buttercream. You’ll find it at End Zone Food Court, World Premiere Food Court, and Intermission Food Court as well as The Artist’s Palette at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa.

    So now that you have this shiny new guide, it’s time to get on out there and live your best iridescent life! From rainbows and unicorns to mermaids and confetti, there’s a ton of tasty fun to be had at Disney Parks.

  • Snapchat Brings Augmented Reality Filters To Disney Parks

    Snapchat Brings Augmented Reality Filters To Disney Parks

    Snapchat is partnering with Disney as well as other theme parks as part of a larger effort by Snapchat to bring its reality-altering lenses to theme parks around the world. Snapchat users can now add Disney-themed augmented reality lenses to enhance their Disney vacations.

    If you use Snapchat, then you already love using filters to change your appearance and now at Disneyland, Disney World and other Disney parks around the world, Snapchatters can now turn themselves into Mickey and Minnie Mouse with special filters.

    Though Snapchat made the announcement just last week, the filters have already been live at the parks for several months and are extremely popular.  Even celebrities have been using the filters to enhanced their Disney trips as you can see in Kim Kardashian West’s post below where she applies the app’s Mickey Mouse filter with her son Saint, while riding King Arthur’s Carrousel.

    Once inside Disney Parks, Snapchatters will gain access to the special lenses in the Snapchat filter carousel.

    “We love working with our partners Disney,” said Snap Inc. VP Ben Schwerin, “to create augmented-reality experiences that allow our users to connect with some of their favorite characters in a totally new way.”

    “Our fans are loving the Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Snapchat lenses, which is just one of the many ways we are using the growing popularity of mobile technology to take the guest experience to the next level,” added a spokesperson from Disney Parks. “Along with offerings like the all-new Play Disney Parks app, we can’t wait to use this amazing technology to connect Disney Parks guests with even more of their favorite characters and stories.”

  • Disney Employee Killed in Accident Near Pop Century Resort Gondola Construction

    Disney Employee Killed in Accident Near Pop Century Resort Gondola Construction

    An employee at Walt Disney World died in an apparent industrial accident today near Pop Century Resort.

    The accident happened in an industrial area near the Pop Century Resort and Waldorf Astoria golf course. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call around 9:15 a.m. to respond to a guard gate next to the Pop Century Resort at Disney, officials said.

    The man who was in his late 30s was found unconscious, deputies said. He was pronounced dead at the scene by the Reedy Creek Fire Department.

    “All of us at Walt Disney World Resort are deeply saddened today by the loss of one of our Cast Members. Our thoughts and concerns are with his family, friends, and fellow co-workers. This is a tragic accident, and we are providing resources and care for those impacted and working closely with the proper authorities to understand how this happened,” George A. Kalogridis, president of Walt Disney World Resort said in a release.

    Officials have not identified the employee and no other information was immediately available. What we do know is that crews have been working in the area on a Skyliner gondola transit system meant to link the theme park Epcot to a slew of Disney resorts, including Pop Century.

  • New Dooney & Bourke Winnie The Pooh Collection Coming in July

    New Dooney & Bourke Winnie The Pooh Collection Coming in July

    Dooney and Bourke and Disney are known for their magical colabs, but this one just might be the cutest set of silhouettes in the Hundred Acres Woods. Dooney & Bourke is releasing a brand new Winnie the Pooh collection this summer and its super cute!

    If you’ve had a rumbly in your tumbly for a new Dooney then you’re in luck, even though they are being released on Friday the 13th. The collection comes in a tote with braided handles, a crossbody with a zipper pocket, and a clutch wallet with a wristlet strap.

    These hand bags have a tigger-iffic print that features Pooh and all of his friends on a beautiful white leather background. These prints are perfect for the parks or anywhere around town.

    With Disney’s live-action Christopher Robin being released this summer it’s the perfect time to pick one of these up. You’re husband may say it’s just a purse, but just tell him, in the words of Pooh, “sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.”

    You’ll be able to find the Winnie the Pooh collection from Dooney & Bourke on shopDisney.com on July 13.

    UPDATE: The collection made was available in the parks on time, but it took a few days to finally hit shopDisney. You can now find them on the site, but they were a quick sell out. Of course you can always find one on EBay ranging from $200 to $500 depending on which one you’re looking for.

  • Amy Adams Confirms ‘Enchanted’ Sequel Is Still In The Works

    Amy Adams Confirms ‘Enchanted’ Sequel Is Still In The Works

    Fans of Disney’s 2007 hit “Enchanted” starring Amy Adams as Giselle, the singing animated Disney princess who crosses over into the real world, just got some exciting news. During an appearance recently on The Talk, Adams gave an update on the status on Enchanted 2 confirming the long-in-the-works sequel is still in the works.

    “I am absolutely up for that,” Adams said when asked by co-host Sara Gilbert about reprising her role in a sequel. “We’re working on it — so hopefully.”

    While Adams was on The Talk panel promoting her HBO series Sharp Objects, she discussed “Enchanted” and where they are at with the sequel entitled “Disenchanted”. Take a look at the exchange below:

    Enchanted 2 has been in the works since 2014, but there has been no recent movement on the project at Disney; however, the sequel is still currently in development. Anne Fletcher was was originally set to helm a script written by J. David Stem and David N. Weiss.

    Now Adam Shankman is attached to direct and while Adams is ready to return to reprise her role, it’s still not clear if co-stars Patrick Dempsey, James Marsden, Timothy Spall, Idina Menzel, Rachel Covey, and Susan Sarandon are also on board.

    Back in 2007 Enchanted brought in $340 million worldwide for Disney and $127 million domestically.

  • Complete Guide To Fall Season Experiences This Year at Walt Disney World Resort

    Complete Guide To Fall Season Experiences This Year at Walt Disney World Resort

    Fall into the magic this year with parties, races, culinary delights and more during the upcoming fall season. Tastes, toys, treats and more are all on the menu this fall at Walt Disney World Resort. Here’s your complete guide to all the Fall Season Experiences this year, both in the theme parks and all across the resort.

    23rd Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Offers New Tastes

    The aromas and flavors of more than 30 global food and beverage marketplaces, plus a full menu of new offerings such as “Sunday Brunch with the Chef,” welcome guests during the 23rd Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, Aug. 30-Nov. 12. One of America’s top food festivals since 1996, the 75-day Epcot dine-around extravaganza will surprise guests with new and inspiring sips and bites throughout the park’s World Showcase and several Future World venues. Highlights include:

    • The grandest of the festival’s don’t-miss tasting events, Party for the Senses in World ShowPlace, will welcome acclaimed chefs and vintners Sept. 22, Oct. 6, 13, 20 and Nov. 10. They will showcase creative bites and palate-pleasing sips with sensational live entertainment.
    • “Eat to the Beat” concerts – 225 in all – will rev up the America Gardens Theatre stage three times nightly with new musical acts including Vertical Horizon, 98 Degrees, Sheila E. and others. Selections span a broad range of eras and genres from rock and pop to rhythm and blues.
    • “Mix It, Make It, Celebrate It!” hands-on workshops Wednesdays and Thursdays provide new opportunities for guests to interact with visiting chefs, mixologists and other pros.

    Throughout the festival, guests will find something for everyone in the family:

    • A Ratatouille-inspired adventure is back as Chef Remy encourages families to play together during Remy’s Ratatouille Hid ‘n’ Squeak scavenger hunt.
    • On Friday and Saturday evenings, enjoy an interactive Character Dance Party.
    • In the new Junior Chef Kitchen, children become the chefs and eat what they make in this complimentary experience each Sunday in the Festival Center.

    This is just an appetizer for what’s to come this fall. The 23rd Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is included with theme park admission, but certain programs require a separate ticket and/or reservation; for full details, visit TasteEpcot.com.

    Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Starts Sooner than Ever

    Let’s boo this! There are even more nights to celebrate the spooky season this year during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. This special-ticket event runs select nights Aug. 17-Oct. 31 at Magic Kingdom Park – the earliest in the calendar year it’s ever started. It’s also the 25th anniversary of Walt Disney Pictures’ “Hocus Pocus,” so what better way to celebrate the film than the spellbinding Hocus Pocus Villain Spectacular at Cinderella Castle, where the Sanderson Sisters take “stage fright” to another level.

    Guests should keep their eyes open for dancing ghosts, the Headless Horseman, plus Mickey Mouse, Peter Pan and many more beloved Disney Characters in the Mickey’s “Boo-To-You” Halloween Parade. There will also be plenty of sweets for all trick-or-treaters around the park, including allergy-friendly options. And each night during the party, the skies above an eerily lit Cinderella Castle come alive during Happy HalloWishes, a magical fireworks extravaganza that definitely goes bump in the night!

    Advance tickets start at $75 for adults and $70 for ages 3-9 (plus tax). For a full list of event dates, visit MickeyHalloween.com. Guests are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance, as space each night is limited. For more information, call (407) WDISNEY (934-7639).

    New Toy Story Land: A Perfect Place for Fall Fun

    Where better to spend a beautiful fall day than playing in Andy’s backyard, the young toy owner from Pixar Animation Studios’ Toy Storyfilms. In this extraordinary new land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, guests are “honorary toys” surrounded by Andy’s favorites – Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie and many more.

    Across 11 fun-filled acres, guests can hop on the all-new Slinky Dog Dash for a family-friendly roller coaster ride, take a spin and enjoy some interstellar beats on Alien Swirling Saucers and go for the high score playing midway games inside the 4D world of Toy Story Mania! When toys get hungry, there’s no better place to grab a bite than Woody’s Lunch Box, a walk-up window featuring a bevy of nostalgic delights – from a grilled three-cheese sandwich to a Lunch Box Tart and much more.

    Toy Story Land also offers a collection of new merchandise items, allowing guests to take their special memories home with them. Among the many highlights: a Buzz Lightyear Bubble Blower and a Slinky Dog headband.

    Disney Junior Dance Party Shimmies into Disney’s Hollywood Studios

    Later in fall, the new Disney Junior Dance Party premieres at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This live performance will feature high-energy music, a vibrant party atmosphere, special effects and characters from popular Disney Junior TV shows. Guests are invited to join all the fun with the stars of “Mickey and the Roadster Racers,” “Doc McStuffins,” “The Lion Guard” and the newest hit series, “Vampirina.”

    Two New Restaurants, Reimagined World of Disney Opening at Disney Springs

    • James Beard Award-winning Chef José Andrés – one of “The 100 Most Influential People of 2018” according to Time.com – will open a new location of his popular Jaleo this fall. It will offer an extensive menu of tapas that reflects the rich regional diversity of traditional and contemporary Spanish cuisine. Designed by renowned Spanish designer Juli Capella, the new multi-level restaurant will feature breathtaking exterior architecture and a vibrant, theatrical décor representing the colorful, dynamic culture of Spain. Andrés’ Disney Springs venue will be his largest and most ambitious location to date.
    • A new restaurant by James Beard Award-winning Chef Wolfgang Puck will also open this fall. Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill will modernize the traditional “bar and grill” concept in a setting inspired by traditional farmhouses – with a touch of elegance. The restaurant will capture the essence of laid-back California dining made popular by Puck’s Spago, his flagship restaurant in Los Angeles.
    • In late fall, Disney Springs will reveal the newly reimagined World of Disney store, where guests will discover the products they love from Disney Parks in a dynamic and distinctly Disney environment. The flagship store remains open throughout the enhancement process.

    Ready, Set, Go for Wine & Dine Half Marathon

    The runDisney race season begins Nov. 1-4 with the Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend, featuring a 5K, 10K, half marathon and kids’ races. It includes the Disney Two Course Challenge – a 10K and half marathon on consecutive days. This is one of five runDisney events scheduled for this race season, which stretches into early 2019. Register at www.runDisney.com.

    New Hotel and Ticket Package Available Labor Day Week

    The “Ultimate Disney Fall into Magic Package” is available this year for the week of Labor Day. The limited-time offer, available for booking through Aug. 19, includes a five-night stay at a select Disney Moderate, Deluxe or Deluxe Villa resort hotel for arrival Sept. 3 and departure Sept. 8, 2018. The package also features four-day Magic Your Way tickets and an itinerary full of special experiences in all four parks – including access to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and two hours of exclusive evening access to Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

    Packages start at $149 per person, per night for a family of four in a standard room at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. 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!

  • ‘Ultimate Disney Fall Into Magic Package’ Now Available for Booking

    ‘Ultimate Disney Fall Into Magic Package’ Now Available for Booking

    Fall is considered by many to be the best time of the year to go to Walt Disney World and you can kick off fall this year in the most exciting way of all with the ‘Ultimate Disney Fall Into Magic Package’.

    The limited-time deal, available for booking through Aug. 19, includes a five-night stay at a select Disney Moderate, Deluxe or Deluxe Villa resort hotel for guest arrival on Sept. 3 and departure on Sept. 8, plus four-day Magic Your Way tickets and an itinerary full of magical experiences in all four Theme Parks.

    Here’s a peek at what your incredible itinerary includes:

    • Tuesday, September 4, 2018: an exclusive “Welcome to Fall” dinner at Epcot inspired by the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
    • Wednesday, September 5, 2018: a nighttime Kilimanjaro Safaris tour followed by an exclusive showing of Rivers of Light at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park after park closing
    • Thursday, September 6, 2018: two hours of exclusive evening access to Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
    • Friday, September 7, 2018: tickets to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom park

    Packages start at $149 per person, per night for a family of four in a standard room at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, for a total package price of $2,980.

    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!