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  • Arendelle Aqua Inspired Alcoholic Beverages Now Available at Disney World

    Arendelle Aqua Inspired Alcoholic Beverages Now Available at Disney World

    Frozen Fever has spread throughout Disney Parks with the new Arendelle Aqua merchandise color trend. As usual these trends bring an assortment of tasty snacks too and the ‘Frozen’-Inspired ‘Arendelle Aqua’ Alcoholic beverages now available are going to have adults wanting to ‘Let it go’ while in the Parks.

    First up, you can find the Arendelle Aqua Cuvée at Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs. The drink is made with Nino Franco Rustico Prosecco, Bols Blue Curaçao, and Monin Cotton Candy and it’s topped with shimmery white chocolate Minnie ears.

    Next, you can find Arendelle Aqua Punch at Daily Poutine. It’s made with Coconut rum, peach schnapps, blue curaçao, and artic swirl Odwalla lemonade. Disney Springs announced the debut of the two new drinks as you can see in the post below:

    Now I have a new reason to visit Disney Springs and I can’t wait to get my hands on a glass of Arendelle Aqua Cuvée! Okay yes I know it’s actually sparkling wine, but Champagne has a better ring to it. Actually I don’t know if I’m more excited about the cute aqua drink or the White Chocolate ears on top!

    I also can’t wait to snap an insta-worthy photo of these adorable aqua drinks! We’ll see if I can take the pic before I drink too much of it! This is reason enough to start planning a Disney World vacation like yesterday.

    If you need any help booking your vacation contact me today at Enchanted Kingdom Vacations with Deanna. My services are free, so let me take away the stress of planning so you have more time to experience the Magic.

  • New Florida Resident ‘Seasonal Flex’ Tickets Now Available at Disney World

    New Florida Resident ‘Seasonal Flex’ Tickets Now Available at Disney World

    Dreaming of visiting Epcot’s Food & Wine Festival or seeing Animal Kingdom decorated for the Holiday’s? Well, Florida residents are in luck because Disney recently announced a special flexible ticket deal exclusively for them!

    The Florida Resident Seasonal Flex Ticket is available for use most days (some black out dates do apply) through February 29, 2020 at the following rates for guests ages 10 and over:

    • 3-Day Ticket – $249 plus tax ($83 per day, plus tax)
    • 3-Day Ticket w/Park Hopper – $284 plus tax
    • 3-Day Ticket w/Park Hopper Plus – $304 plus tax
    • 4-Day Ticket – $269 plus tax ($68 per day, plus tax)
    • 4-Day Ticket w/Park Hopper – $309 plus tax
    • 4-Day Ticket w/Park Hopper Plus – $329 plus tax

    Please be aware that the following block out dates apply:

    • November 21 through November 28, 2019
    • December 18, 2019 through January 2, 2020

    This is a chance for Florida Residents to embark on exciting and new adventures at the Walt Disney World Resort with this special ticket offer including:

    DETAILS: Tickets and any options must be purchased through December 17, 2019 and used by February 29, 2020. Valid September 5 to November 20, 2019, November 29 through December 17, 2019 and January 3 through February 29, 2020. Tickets can be used on non-consecutive days. Proof of Florida residency required. All tickets and options are nontransferable and nonrefundable and exclude activities/events separately priced. Water parks are subject to rehabilitation, seasonal and weather closures.

    Contact me at Kimberly’s Kingdom with any questions or to purchase these tickets today!

  • New “The Little Mermaid” Dooney & Bourke Collection Coming to Disney Springs

    New “The Little Mermaid” Dooney & Bourke Collection Coming to Disney Springs

    Look at this stuff! Isn’t it neat? Your collection won’t be complete without the new “The Little Mermaid” Dooney & Bourke collection coming to Disney Springs.

    The collection features three silhouettes: a tote, satchel and crossbody bag and showcases beautiful watercolor-style artwork.

    This collection will be released at Ever After in Disney Springs on Friday, September 13, 2019. Take a look below for details on the collection.

    The Little Mermaid Tote by Dooney & Bourke

    Get ready to go under the sea with this beautiful tote! The pattern features a watercolor-style underwater scene with Ariel amongst a seashell, starfish, and seaweed. The scene extends to the back of the tote bag, depicting Ariel’s fin and more seaweed.

    The Little Mermaid Satchel and Crossbody by Dooney & Bourke

    The print on the satchel and crossbody bags prove that life is the bubbles under the sea. Ariel, Flounder, and Sebastian are shown swimming alongside starfish, seahorses, seashells, seaweed and dinglehoppers against a gorgeous blue ocean watercolor-style background!

    Each bag comes with a natural leather “Dream Big, Princess” hangtag with Ariel’s signature on the reverse side.

  • New “Beauty and the Beast”-Inspired Lounge Coming to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

    New “Beauty and the Beast”-Inspired Lounge Coming to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

    Tie your napkin around your neck, because Disney is bringing a new “Beauty and the Beast”-inspired lounge to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa this fall as we have previously reported and now we have a name.

    Located on the second floor of the lobby, this re-imagined lounge will be called Enchanted Rose and will celebrate the magic and romance of Disney’s popular live-action movie. 

    Formerly Mizner’s Lounge and Commander Porter’s, the new lounge will feature four unique spaces inspired by Belle and the Beast. The signature bar will glow from the light of a magnificent gold chandelier that takes its inspiration from Belle’s flowing ball gown, with subtle nods to the Beast’s magical rose. The formal library showcases classical baroque designs and French furnishings inspired by Belle, with hints of the Beast’s friends. The garden room will be a whimsical space that draws its inspiration from the enchanted forest surrounding Beast’s castle. And an outdoor patio will evoke the romance of Beast’s garden terrace.

    It’s the latest new Disney magic coming to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. In February, we announced a new Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique location will open this summer at the beloved and picturesque resort hotel located on the banks of the Seven Seas Lagoon.

    With charm and elegance to be found around every turn, this quaint bar and lounge will be the place where you can put our service to the test and share a tale as old as time.

  • Buses Featuring Even More Characters Join Disney Transportation at Disney World

    Buses Featuring Even More Characters Join Disney Transportation at Disney World

    As we previously reported, Walt Disney World has introduced new buses adorned with the sensational six: Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy and Pluto and as we roll on into September, Disney has announced that even more buses featuring characters from some of the most beloved Disney films are joining the fleet.

    Now guests will be able to enjoy a ‘Hakuna Matata’ journey with Simba from Disney’s “The Lion King,” experience a whole lot of laughs with Mike and Sully from “Monsters, Inc.,” or see how far they’ll go with Moana – as these new designs full of character and fun hit the roads around Walt Disney World!

    And, similar to the buses featuring the sensational six, these buses have those new blue seats and laminate floors throughout. Some of the buses will also have USB charging ports conveniently located between seats, so you can re-charge your devices and not miss a moment of capturing and sharing your Disney vacation memories as you can see below:

    In the coming weeks keep an eye out for buses featuring characters from Disney’s “Frozen” and many more. 

  • Boy Gets Surprise Trip to Disney After Spending Vacation Money to Feed Hurricane Evacuees

    Boy Gets Surprise Trip to Disney After Spending Vacation Money to Feed Hurricane Evacuees

    Six-year-old Jermaine Bell of Jacksonville, Fla., spent more than a year saving money for his birthday trip to the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. However, as hurricane Dorian approached the South Carolina coast, Jermaine decided to use his money to help those in need.

    Jermaine emptied his piggy bank and bought hundreds of hot dogs, bags of chips and bottled water. He served them free of charge to hurricane evacuees who passed through the South Carolina town where he was visiting his grandmother.

    On Sunday, Sept. 8, Jermaine celebrated his seventh birthday. Mickey Mouse and a group of Walt Disney World cast members made a surprise visit at the birthday party where Jermaine learned that he and his family are going to Walt Disney World after all as you can see in the video below:

    “When Mickey came out, I was just really happy,” he said in a video from Disney.

    Millions of people have since been inspired by the story of this little boy’s selfless act of compassion. It seems Mickey took notice too! Less than a week after closing up his hurricane hot dog stand, Disney employees showed up outside of an interview with “Good Morning America” to deliver his gift in person. He even got a hug from the Mouse himself.

    Jermaine and his family will visit the Orlando parks sometime later this month when he’s not in school. But knowing he helped hundreds of people makes it worth the wait.

  • ‘Arendelle Aqua’ is the Next Must Have Disney Parks Merchandise Color Trend

    ‘Arendelle Aqua’ is the Next Must Have Disney Parks Merchandise Color Trend

    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. Now, Disney is setting the newest fab fad color trend with the release of the ‘Frozen’-Inspired ‘Arendelle Aqua’ Color Collection.

    This pale blue shade with a hint of wintery gray and white sparkle is Disney’s first color collection to launch worldwide. The merchandise will be available at Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland, Shanghai Disney Resort and online at shopDisney.com starting Sept. 13.

    Fan-favorite pieces of merch including sparkling Loungefly backpacks, Minnie Mouse ear headbands, phone cases, purses, spirit jerseys and coffee tumblers are all a part of the collection. Take a look at whats to come below:

    Spirit Jersey and Lounge Fly Backpack

    No color trend would be complete without a matching Spirit Jersey and Loungefly Backpack.

    Arendelle Aqua Minnie Mouse Ear Headband

    These Minnie Ear Headbands are decked out in aqua blue sequins with a signature Minnie bow.

    Arendelle Aqua Mickey Balloon Popcorn Bucket

    A Mickey balloon popcorn bucket in the prettiest aqua color coming to Disney Parks.

    Arendelle Aqua Tumbler

    A sparkly ombré tumbler featuring Cinderella’s castle coming to Disney Parks.

    Sugar Drop Donut

    Sweet cake donuts with blue fondant glaze and winter sugar crystals on top found at All Star Music at Disney’s All Star Resort.

    Frozen Arendelle Aqua Lemonade

    Frozen lemonade mixed with passionfruit and pineapple coming to Disney Springs.

    Arendelle Aqua Churro

    You’ll be able to find this classic churros covered in aqua-colored sugar at the HUB popcorn cart.

    Arendelle Aqua Macaron

    A Mickey-shaped macaron with buttercream and blueberries and cream filling from Jolly Holiday Bakery & Café; Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Café

    Arendelle Aqua Pearl Cupcake

    A chocolate cupcake with a blue cotton candy marshmallow cream center, cotton candy buttercream, milk chocolate ears, crispy pearls, sanding sugar, and glitter coming to Everything Pop at Disney’s Pop Century Resort.

    Arendelle Aqua Linzer Cookie

    A Mickey-shaped cookie with a snowflake shaped center, mixed berry jam, and chocolate ganache found at Market House.

  • Build-A-Bear Releases Nightmare Before Christmas Bear Collection

    Build-A-Bear Releases Nightmare Before Christmas Bear Collection

    Don’t lose your head – but Build-a-Bear has released a new The Nightmare Before Christmas collection and it’s now available online!

    These Jack Skellington and Sally bears are inspired by Tim Burton’s “Nightmare Before Christmas” and come complete with outfits and songs from the film!

    First up, The Pumpkin King of Halloween Town himself! – $55.00

    Jack Skellington is a whimsically dark stuffed animal that’s available exclusively online. Fans of Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas can make their own merry misadventures with Jack’s signature suit and “This Is Halloween” song chip included in this bundle. Make every day a haunted holiday and let Jack Skellington sing and dance his way into your collection!

    Also make a new friendship with Sally! – $53.00

    Now you can add the beloved ragdoll from Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas to your collection. Sally is stitched together with love and includes her own dress with her signature patchwork print. Plus, this online exclusive bundle includes “Sally’s Song” on a sound chip, so you’ll be able to hear this Spiral Hill sweetheart’s signature song at the press of her paw.

  • Three Disney PhotoPass Studios Now Open at Walt Disney World Resort

    Three Disney PhotoPass Studios Now Open at Walt Disney World Resort

    When you think of photo opportunities at Disney World, your first thought is probably of iconic photo spots like in front of Cinderella Castle, but now you can also commemorate your visit with professional studio photography offered by Disney PhotoPass Service.

    There are actually three Disney PhotoPass Studios you can visit: at the Marketplace at Disney Springs, Sir Mickey’s at Magic Kingdom Park, and on the second floor of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.

    The studios at Magic Kingdom Park and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa offer you the opportunity to capture photos in front of a standard backdrop, while the studio at Disney Springs offers both a standard backdrop and a wide variety of Disney-themed virtual backdrops.

    While these studios are a favorite among princesses and knights who have been transformed at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, all Guests are welcome to take photos at these locations! No reservations are required.

    With a standard backdrop, photographers snap classic portrait photos that just beg to be framed! While you never need an excuse to visit, this is also a great way to mark special occasions like a birthday or graduation.

    The virtual backdrops available exclusively at the Disney Springs studio provide a unique experience to capture family photos with a fun Disney twist. There are even festive virtual backdrops that make for excellent Christmas card photos! Let your imagination run wild, and the photographers will do the rest. 

    Whether you include the whole family or have a solo photoshoot, Disney PhotoPass photographers will make sure you capture the picture-perfect snap you’ll want to share with family and friends. 

    If you need any help booking your vacation contact me today at Enchanted Kingdom Vacations with Deanna. My services are free, so let me take away the stress of planning so you have more time to experience the Magic.

  • A Baby Eland Was Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Yesterday

    A Baby Eland Was Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Yesterday

    The family at Disney Animal Kingdom just got a little bit bigger. A baby Eland was born on Sept. 4 as the park returned to normal activities after being spared from the affects of Hurricane Dorian.

    Early yesterday morning, an eland in Disney’s care gave birth to a healthy calf named Doppler in honor of its post-storm arrival. Gender is not known as of yet.

    The photos below were taken in the first few hours after the birth, and the calf has already taken its first steps.

    The calf was born as part of a species survival plan in partnership with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Mom and baby are bonding well, and the team will conduct a neonatal exam in the coming days to get a gauge on the calf’s weight, height and gender. The pair will remain backstage for the next several weeks before venturing out onto the savanna with the rest of the herd at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.