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  • Last Minute Gift Ideas From Disney Parks, shopDisney.com and Disney Store

    Last Minute Gift Ideas From Disney Parks, shopDisney.com and Disney Store

    The holiday season is in full swing, and with just days until Christmas, look to Disney for all of your last-minute, gift-giving needs. Whether you’re shopping inside our Disney Parks or Disney stores, or even online at shopDisney.com, Disney has you covered!

    Whether you want to wow your 7-year-old Star Wars fan, unveil a show stopping Frozen 2 surprise, or give the gift of quality time – there’s something for every kid and every age in stores and online. So, make your list and check it twice, because Disney Parks, and shopDisney.com| Disney store has all the magic you need this season.

    2019 Top Holiday Toys

    If you’re searching for something to gift the toy enthusiast in your life, look no further than shopDisney.com| Disney store’s 2019 Top Holiday Toys list – showcasing fan-favorite toys inspired by Disney, Pixar, Star Wars and Marvel characters. 

    You can shop online or in-store for all of your toy must-haves such as the Toy Story Mini Figure Set, Mickey Mouse Kids Kitchen, Disney Train and Station Playset by The LEGO Group, or Marvel Thanos Talking Action Figure, as well as items inspired by recent holiday movies including a Disney Frozen 2 Anna and Elsa Doll set and Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker Deluxe Figure Play Set. 

    These top wish-worthy toys are bound to make this the merriest season ever. 

    All-Ages 2019 Holiday Guide 

    The magic of Disney is for everyone, and our 2019 Holiday Guide, released by shopDisney.com| Disney store, includes something special for every Disney fan on your nice list. 

    Adults

    For the adults who are kids at heart, find apparel, makeup, accessories, pins, stationary and more from Disney, Pixar, Star Wars and Marvel in our Gifts for Adults list. 

    Kids

    We all remember our favorite Disney, Pixar, Star Wars or Marvel items growing up, and we know kid-approved items showcasing favorite characters are always a win for the holidays.  

    Board games, dolls, action figures, clothes, MagicBands, stationary, jewelry, bedding and more can be found on our ultimate Gifts for Kids guide. 

    Baby

    Babies can get in on the Disney fun too! The Gifts for Baby list features festive outfits to celebrate the holidays as well as toys, shoes, photo sets, and bag options to store baby necessities. 

    Luxury

    Opulent items are abound in our Luxury Gifts list. Whether the luxe lover in your life is a jewelry and watch aficionado, a collector of limited edition items, or a trendsetting fashionista – we have their gifts covered. 

    Quality Time at Disney Store

    This holiday season, give the gift of quality time with “Disney store’s Magical Wishes” event. 

    This interactive theater experience will get you and your family into the holiday spirit with activities featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse on screen and in-store. Magical Wishes takes place in Disney stores every evening at 7 p.m. through December 24. Check your local store’s hours and RSVP for priority entrance.

    Everyone deserves a little magic this season, and at Disney Parks, Disney stores and shopDisney.com, there is a special gift for everyone on your list.

  • Disney Makes Changes to Virtual Queue and Boarding Groups for New Star Wars Ride

    Disney Makes Changes to Virtual Queue and Boarding Groups for New Star Wars Ride

    The newest attraction, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disney World has gotten off to such a popular start that Disney has made some new changes to its virtual queue system and boarding groups that they hope will make things run more smoothly.

    “As more and more guests ride Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, we’ve been testing new ideas to make the overall experience the best it can be, according to Disney Parks Blog. “We’ve been learning so much and are focused on continuing to make the process of getting into the park and onto the attraction even better every day and want to ensure all of our guests know what to expect when visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios.”

    Here’s what to know:

    • Virtual queue will be available at the published park opening time. We may welcome guests onto Hollywood Boulevard prior to opening the rest of the park, and limited nearby locations will be open for your convenience. This includes Trolley Car Café where you can pick up a beverage for your own personal “jump to lightspeed,” and if you need to grab a few galactic gifts, Keystone Clothiers will be available.
    • At the park’s published opening time, the virtual queue for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance opens along with offerings throughout the rest of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Guests must be in Disney’s Hollywood Studios to access virtual queue in the My Disney Experience app.

    Due to the incredible popularity of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, Disney will continue to distribute backup boarding groups after the initial planned groups have been filled. Backup boarding groups will only be called if all of the initial planned boarding groups have been called back and there is capacity for more riders that evening. If we are able to accommodate boarding groups that evening, guests will be notified through the My Disney Experience app by a push notification (if enabled). 

    For anyone with questions or needing a hand with the virtual queue, the members of the Guest Experience Team are available throughout the park to assist. And while people wait for their turn to rise up with the Resistance, there’s plenty to do around Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Here are a few of our recommendations! 

  • New Red Sequin Minnie Ears Coming to Disney Parks

    New Red Sequin Minnie Ears Coming to Disney Parks

    Disney color fads are taking a holiday turn with the newest set of red sequin Minnie Ears coming to Disneyland and Disney World.

    These are the perfect addition to any holiday outfit you will sporting at the parks and they will also look great all year long!

    These beautiful Minnie Ears are covered with super bright red sequins and adorned with a bright red bow as you can see in the post below:

    Disney Parks has been on a streak of releasing all sorts of merchandise in the trendiest news colors with everything from Rose Gold to Millennial Pink and Purple Potion to Imagination Pink.

  • Once Upon A Time Creators Creating New Disney Fairytale TV Show

    Once Upon A Time Creators Creating New Disney Fairytale TV Show

    Once Upon a Time creators Eddy Kitsis and Adam Horowitz are taking another run at the world of fairytales. They’re teaming up with their former Once Upon a Time writer Brigette Hales to launch a new fairytale TV series for ABC called Epic.

    Epic is a romantic anthology series set in the fairytale universe of Disney. Taking place in a Disney-like Enchanted Forest, it will center on a whole new set of new heroes, villains, princes, princesses and all manner of magical beings.

    While it will pay homage to the classic signposts we’re all familiar with from the stories we grew up with, Epic will endeavor to create a whole new batch of characters as it explores love in all its forms.

    The news of Epic‘s development comes a couple of months after Disney decided not to move forward with Kitsis’ and Horowitz’s Muppets Live Another Day series, which had Frozen star Josh Gad attached. The duo will executive-produce Epic, which Hale will oversee as showrunner while they continue work on their Apple TV+ series, Amazing Stories.

    Once Upon a Time was a big hit for ABC, and a large part of that was the show’s use of popular fairy tales which had already been adapted by Disney. The show lasted for seven seasons, ending in 2018.

  • New Ursula Inspired Dessert Making a Splash at Magic Kingdom

    New Ursula Inspired Dessert Making a Splash at Magic Kingdom

    Disney Villains After Hours returns to Magic Kingdom Park for 24 select nights starting February 7, 2020 and with it comes some villainous new treats including a new Ursula inspired dessert!

    Body Language as it will be called is a cookies and cream mousse with chocolate cake, glaçage, and meringue tentacles garnished with a chocolate shell!

    A few of the other new treats this year are Painting the Roses Red (Available at Cheshire Café), a cheesecake mousse with raspberry gelée, red cocoa butter, and buttercream leaves; and Five Dozen Eggs Slush (Available at Gaston’s Tavern). A frozen custard with brown sugar topped with whipped cream and garnished with a cinnamon stick.

    You can purchase tickets for Disney Villains After Hours in advance for $145 plus tax or $155 plus tax on the event night. That’s at $10 savings if you buy early! Plus, Annual Passholder and Disney Vacation Club Members can take advantage of a $30 discount. Event tickets allow entry as early as 7 p.m., which gives you time to enjoy fireworks before heading off to the attractions. Select complimentary snacks and beverages are also included in the cost of admission. 

  • New Villains Caravan and More Coming to Disney Villains After Hours at Magic Kingdom Park Next Year!

    New Villains Caravan and More Coming to Disney Villains After Hours at Magic Kingdom Park Next Year!

    Disney Villains After Hours returns to Magic Kingdom Park for 24 select nights starting February 7, 2020 and this year it comes with even more Villians!

    Based on the popularity of Maleficent dragon’s journey through the park, Disney is enhancing the experience to include even more villainous fun. New this year, the Villains’ Cursed Caravan will join Maleficent the dragon as she creeps through the park twice nightly. The wicked procession will feature Gaston, Oogie Boogie, Cruella DeVil, Captain Hook and more!

    There is more villainous action at the event of course! Take a look below:

    • Hades and Meg from “Hercules” will set the castle stage ablaze in “Villains Unite the Night,” featuring appearances by Jafar, The Queen, Dr. Facilier and Maleficent.
    • During this sinister soiree, guests can dance the night away as a party DJ spins monstrous music on the Cinderella Castle Forecourt stage.
    • Guests can also experience the surprising, villain-inspired enhancements at Pirates of the Caribbean and Space Mountain.
    • As they make their way through each land, guests can strike a pose as they come across sharable photo opportunities scattered throughout the park.
    • Disney Villains After Hours also includes wickedly good food and beverage selections. A few of the new treats this year are Painting the Roses Red (Available at Cheshire Café), a cheesecake mousse with raspberry gelée, red cocoa butter, and buttercream leaves; Body Language (Available at Storybook Treats), a cookies and cream mousse with chocolate cake, glaçage, and meringue tentacles garnished with a chocolate shell; and Five Dozen Eggs Slush (Available at Gaston’s Tavern). A frozen custard with brown sugar topped with whipped cream and garnished with a cinnamon stick. Be sure to check back on Disney Parks Blog for the Foodie Guide to Disney Villain After Hours – a complete listing of all the delicious food and beverage offerings!
    • Across the park guests can enjoy access to more than 25 attractions and experiences.
    • Guests can also purchase new event merchandise, as well as items from a curated collection of the best Disney villain merchandise available.

    You can purchase tickets for Disney Villains After Hours in advance for $145 plus tax or $155 plus tax on the event night. That’s at $10 savings if you buy early! Plus, Annual Passholder and Disney Vacation Club Members can take advantage of a $30 discount.

    Event tickets allow entry as early as 7 p.m., which gives you time to enjoy fireworks before heading off to the attractions. Select complimentary snacks and beverages are also included in the cost of admission. As a reminder, this event does not include character greetings.

  • Pull Down Bed Falls On Guest at Disney’s Riviera Resort Grand Opening

    Pull Down Bed Falls On Guest at Disney’s Riviera Resort Grand Opening

    One family staying at the newly opened Disney’s Riviera Resort received a rude awakening when the pull down “murphy” bed collapsed on a guest while they were sleeping.

    Hayley Ashby, her sister and her mother were staying at the new resort when the incident happened. “Me and my sister had to struggle to lift up the bed to have her be able to roll out from underneath the bed,” Ashby said. “Luckily, only a few bumps & scrapes, but we are definitely shaken up.”

    Ashby and her sister had to struggle to lift up the bed off of their mother so that the woman could roll out from underneath it. As you can see in the picture below that Ashby shared on Facebook, it seems like it was no easy task:

    Managers at Disney’s Riviera Resort, then went from room to room posting a note on trundle beds instructing guests not to use them.

    The warning reads:

    “We apologize for the inconvenience. This trundle bed is out of order and for your safety, it cannot be used at this time.

    We want to ensure your stay is as comfortable as possible. If you have planned to use this bed, please contact the Front Desk so alternative arrangements can be provided.”

    Ashby has said that Disney Riviera was very accommodating and gave them a new upgraded room. Her mother was still in neck & back pain and plans to follow up with a doctor.

  • New Delta and Disney+ Partnership Brings Exclusive In-Flight Entertainment to the Skies

    New Delta and Disney+ Partnership Brings Exclusive In-Flight Entertainment to the Skies

    Delta and Disney+ have struck a new deal that will allow passengers to access exclusive Disney movies while they travel at 30,000 feet.

    Delta customers can now enjoy a selection of movies and TV shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic thanks to the airline’s most recent partnership with Disney+.

    See the full list of Disney titles featured on the IFE Spotlight Collection in December below.

    TitleProduction Company
    Avengers: EndgameMarvel
    Captain MarvelMarvel
    CocoPixar
    Finding NemoPixar
    Free SoloNational Geographic
    FrozenDisney
    The Little MermaidDisney
    The Nightmare Before ChristmasDisney
    The Parent TrapDisney
    Remember the TitansDisney
    Star Wars: The Last JediStar Wars
    Toy Story 3Pixar
    UpPixar

    Additional Disney library titles are available within the movies and TV series pages on board.

    “We know how much our customers value entertainment on board,” said Ekrem Dimbiloglu, Director – Onboard Product and Brand Experience. “That’s why we have installed seat-back screens in over 700 aircraft and continue to forge partnerships with entertainment giants like The Walt Disney Company to bring more diversity and variety to the entertainment options we offer in flight.”

    Disney+ provides customers an unrivaled collection of Disney fan favorites, ranging from one of the highest-grossing films of all time “Avengers: Endgame” to timeless animated films like “The Little Mermaid.” A selection of content from the Disney+ library catalog joins the more than 3,000 movies, TV shows and music options already available through Delta Studio* – free of charge to all customers in all cabins. In addition to investing in seat-back entertainment, customers can choose to stream Delta Studio to their personal devices on the airline’s entire mainline fleet and most regional aircraft.

    This content partnership with The Walt Disney Company is the latest in Delta’s effort to bring new and innovative offerings to customers so they can make the most of their time in flight – from bringing Hulu Originals and Spotify podcasts on board, to debuting a next-generation IFE interface on the airline’s new A330-900neo, to taking steps toward free Wi-Fi and more.

  • Epcot’s Garden Rocks Concert Series 2020 Lineup Announced with New Performers

    Epcot’s Garden Rocks Concert Series 2020 Lineup Announced with New Performers

    Epcot’s longest-running annual festival – the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival – is revving up to be a show stopper, with a Garden Rocks Concert Series talent lineup like never before.

    New to the Garden Rocks Concert Series on the America Gardens Theatre stage this year are Daughtry, Don McLean and other luminaries of various musical genres – so mark your calendars now!

    Take a look at the entire concert line-up below:

    • March 4-5 – Peabo Bryson NEW
    • March 13-16 – Simple Plan
    • March 17-19 – STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas
    • March 20-23 – Mark Wills NEW to Garden Rocks
    • March 24-26 – The Spinners
    • March 27-28 – Sister Hazel
    • March 29-30 – The Pointer Sisters
    • March 31-April 2 – Former Journey Lead Vocalist Steve Augeri
    • April 3-4 – Blood, Sweat & Tears
    • April 5-6 – Exposé
    • April 7-9 – Berlin
    • April 19-20 – Rick Springfield
    • April 24-27 – Plain White T’s
    • April 28-30 – Don Felder, formerly of The Eagles
    • May 1-2 – Don McLean NEW
    • May 5-7 – Ambrosia with Peter Beckett NEW
    • May 8-9 – Thelma Houston NEW
    • May 10-11 – The Allman Betts Band NEW to Garden Rocks
    • May 12-14 – Air Supply
    • May 15-18 – Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone
    • May 19-21 – Mike DelGuidice & Big Shot NEW to Garden Rocks
    • May 24-25 – Daughtry NEW
    • May 26-28 – Marshall Tucker Band
    • May 31-June 1 – Survivor

    See a favorite band or a new one you don’t want to miss? One of the best ways to join the concert fun is to book a Garden Rocks Concert Series Dining Package for one of the shows at 5:30, 6:45 or 8 p.m. Each package includes breakfast, lunch or dinner at select Epcot restaurants and guaranteed concert seating. Reservations will open to Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members Dec. 18 and to the general public Dec. 19.

  • First-Ever Disneyland Paris Princess Run Coming in May 2020

    First-Ever Disneyland Paris Princess Run Coming in May 2020

    Guests can now sign up for the very first edition of the Disneyland Paris Princess Run next year from May 8-10!

    Guests will find themselves under the sea with Ariel on a 5K run and singing Be Our Guest with Belle on an 8K run, while kids can take part in 100M, 200M and 1KM runs with the princesses’ loyal friends such as Cinderella’s adorable mice Suzy and Perla or Pocahontas’ mischievous raccoon Meeko.

    In honor of the film’s 70th Anniversary, athletes and challenge enthusiasts alike can even participate in the Cinderella Challenge 13K by taking part in two runs to receive a new, additional medal. And along the way, Disney characters will be cheering guests through the winding routes inside the resort.

    It’s sure to be a pixie-dusted weekend at Disneyland Paris, so snatch up your tickets soon! For even more fun, mark your calendars for the fifth annual Disneyland Paris Run Weekend next September 24-27 with even more iconic runs and breathtaking challenges.