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  • 50th Anniversary Haunted Mansion Mickey Ears and Other Merchandise Coming to Disneyland

    50th Anniversary Haunted Mansion Mickey Ears and Other Merchandise Coming to Disneyland

    Haunted Mansion at Disneyland is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this August. To commemorate occasion, spirits of all ages can get their mortal hands on New Haunted Mansion Mickey Ears and other special anniversary merchandise starting Aug. 9

    The ghoulish delights include apparel, accessories, collectibles and more. You’ll be bewitched by the selection! Take a look below:

    First, if you’ve ever wanted to become a caretaker to one of the Haunted Mansion’s 999 restless spirits, consider procuring a Host A Ghost! With a ghostly giggle and a simple tap on these jars, Madame Leota will conjure your spirit to materialize for you. Choose from a selection of dearly departed souls, including Constance Hatchaway, Professor Phineas Plump, The Hatbox Ghost, among others. Pick up your Host a Ghost at the dedicated cart in New Orleans Square.

    To add some “spirit” into your wardrobe, you can also find commemorative items such as an ear hat, tee shirts and other ghoulish gear.

    You’ll also find a plethora of Haunted Mansion-inspired jewelry and accessories. ALEX AND ANI is celebrating with a “50 Years of Happy Haunts” charm. PANDORA is releasing three new Haunted Mansion-inspired charms, including this limited-edition anniversary charm to add to your collection! Find these charms at La Mascarade d’Orleans. In addition, a variety of anniversary-themed pins will be available to add to your collection.

    Lastly, if you’re looking for more ways to celebrate this grim grinning occasion, attend a special after-hours event, “The Haunted Mansion: Celebrating 50 Years of Retirement Unliving.” Next week, gather during the 13th hour when Madame Leota will make a special appearance to conjure up the happy haunting. At this separate ticket event, enjoy themed food and beverages, after-hours access to select attractions in New Orleans Square, Frontierland and Adventureland, photo opportunities and lively entertainment. You’ll also be among the first to unearth these commemorative anniversary merchandise items, in addition to event-exclusive pieces.

    These items and more will have you grim grinning from ear to ear at Disneyland Resort when you celebrate the Haunted Mansion’s 50th anniversary!

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  • New ‘Main Street Electrical Parade’ Cake Avaiable at Disneyland

    New ‘Main Street Electrical Parade’ Cake Avaiable at Disneyland

    As we previously reported, Disneyland is bringing back the beloved Main Street Electrical Parade this August and now they have a delicious new cake to celebrate the the spectacular festival pageant of nighttime magic and imagination.

    The “Main Street Electrical Parade” Cake is a colorful vanilla sponge cake with cream cheese frosting, mixed berry marmalade, cream cheese frosting, sprinkles and chocolate decoration.

    The cake inspired by a half-million sparkling lights and “electro-syntho-magnetic musical sounds can be found at Plaza Inn in Disneyland and is available through Sept. 30, 2019. Disneyland has a fabulous combination of sweet and savory items that will all be available through Sept. 30, 2019.

    The dazzling nighttime parade premiered at Disneyland in 1972 and ended its run there in November 1996, but also appeared at California Adventure, Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World and at other and at other parks around the world. The parade returned again to Anaheim in January 2017 for a limited time.

    This limited-time encore engagement is set to begin on Aug. 2 with nightly performances through Sept. 30

  • Chef Minnie and Remy Annual Passholder Magnets Coming to Epcot Food & Wine Festival

    Chef Minnie and Remy Annual Passholder Magnets Coming to Epcot Food & Wine Festival

    Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can delight in an array of special offerings during the 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival—held August 29 through November 23, 2019! And this year you can get an Annual Passholder magnet that features Chef Minnie and one that features Chef Remy.

    Walt Disney World Annual Passholders visiting the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival are eligible to receive a complimentary Chef Minnie magnet (August 29- October 14), and a Chef Remy magnet (October 15-November 23).

    On the Annual Passholder’s fourth visit to the festival, they can also receive a complimentary Chef Minnie wooden coaster set.

    Each of these Passholder exclusive items can be picked up at Mouse Gear or Disney Traders and are available while supplies last. Passholders must present a valid annual pass and photo I.D. One Chef Minnie magnet, one Chef Remy magnet and one coaster set per Passholder.

  • Castle Transformation Reaches New Heights at Hong Kong Disneyland

    Castle Transformation Reaches New Heights at Hong Kong Disneyland

    As we previously reported, Hong Kong Disneyland is getting a newly reimagined castle as part of a massive multi-year expansion plan and now the inspirational transformation of the iconic castle is set to enter its most important stage yet.

    The icon of the park is being reimagined to reach new heights with this transformation and starting today, thematic towers and spires representing 13 stories of beloved Disney Princesses and heroines will be lifted onto the castle base.

    Celebrating a sense of diversity, inclusion and unity, Cinderella, Tiana, Aurora, Ariel, Mulan, Snow White, Moana, Merida, Belle, Rapunzel, Pocahontas and Jasmine – along with Anna and Elsa from Disney’s “Frozen” will all have their moment to shine on the castle this summer. When fully transformed, the iconic castle will stand as a shining beacon of courage, hope and possibility, inspiring all who dare to dream big.

    While the castle transformation is underway, an array of new Disney Princess experiences is available throughout the resort. An immersive princess transformation experience awaits young guests at the brand-new Storybook Shoppe — Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at the castle area. Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel has also unveiled the Cinderella Suite at the Kingdom Club, featuring an interior decor heavily inspired by the classic tale. 

    When the transformed castle debuts next year, it will be home to a new breathtaking daytime show and nighttime spectacular as well as a new outdoor stage area and viewing terrace. 

  • Nintendo Announces Disney-Themed Switch to be Released in Japan

    Nintendo Announces Disney-Themed Switch to be Released in Japan

    Disney and Nintendo have partnered up to release a new Switch bundle for Japan inspired by the popular Disney Tsum-Tsum franchise.

    A new game called Tsum-Tsum Festival is coming out on October 10th and includes Switch-exclusive minigames as well as the ability to play a regular mobile-style game of Tsum-Tsum by holding the Switch vertically.

    The Switch hardware bundle features a patterned dock with Tsum-Tsum characters and the logo, while the included pink and purple Joy-Cons are similarly decorated. The Switch itself is the updated, longer-lasting model and has pink characters on the back. Also, the home button has ears.

    The Tsum-Tsum Festival bundle will be released in Japan on October 10th and will sell for 36,080 yen ($333). No word on a release elsewhere.

  • Disney Creates New Fashion Line to Match Your Dog

    Disney Creates New Fashion Line to Match Your Dog

    Disney has unleashed a matching human and dog clothing collection that will have you and your pooch representing Disney together in style.

    You and your fur friend make the perfect team and now you can dress in coordinating style with Disney’s Spirit Jerseys for adults and dogs.

    The ‘Oh My Disney’ Dog collection is every pet owner’s dream, featuring matching jumpers, jackets and jeans themed around pups from your favorite Disney movies as you can see in the post below:

    The pieces all feature fan-favorite Disney dogs, such as Max from The Little Mermaid, the pups from 101 Dalmatians and the canine lovebirds from Lady and the Tramp.

    One item is a set of matching baby blue spirit jerseys meant for humans and pups, with a nod to Up’s lovable Dug.

    On the back of the human-sized shirt is the quote from Dug, “I just met you and I love you.” Meanwhile, the pup-sized jersey has “Squad” stitched across the back with a group of Disney dogs. According to the Shop Disney site, the items cost $59.95 and $24.95, respectively.

    You and your pampered pooch can even eat and drink from matching dog bowls and cups.

  • Russi Taylor, the Official Voice of Minnie Mouse, Dies at 75

    Russi Taylor, the Official Voice of Minnie Mouse, Dies at 75

    Russi Taylor, the official voice of Minnie Mouse, passed away yesterday at the age of 75 in Glendale, California.

    Taylor was a Disney legend and she brought to life an illustrious cast of beloved characters during a career that spanned nearly four decades, but she is best known as the official voice of Minnie Mouse.

    She first assumed the role more than 30 years ago and has given voice to Minnie in hundreds of Disney projects—from television, to theme park experiences, animated shorts, and theatrical films—no performance was too tough for Russi’s accomplished take on the divine Miss Minnie Mouse.

    “Minnie Mouse lost her voice with the passing of Russi Taylor,” said Bob Iger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company. “For more than 30 years, Minnie and Russi worked together to entertain millions around the world—a partnership that made Minnie a global icon and Russi a Disney Legend beloved by fans everywhere. We’re so grateful for Russi’s talent as well as the tremendous spirit and great joy she brought to everything she did. It was a privilege to have known her and an honor to have worked with her, and we take comfort in the knowledge that her work will continue to entertain and inspire for generations to come. Russi will be sorely missed and our hearts go out to her family and friends, along with our deepest condolences.”

    Russi found her real-life Mickey in the mid-1980s in the form of Wayne Allwine, who had voiced Mickey Mouse since 1977. The pair fell deeply in love and married in 1991, remaining as inseparable as their animated counterparts until Wayne’s passing in 2009.  “I really want whoever comes after us to be aware of the history and the tradition, and to love the characters as much as we do,” she said of herself and Wayne.

  • ‘The Lion King’ Reigns Over the Global Box Office

    ‘The Lion King’ Reigns Over the Global Box Office

    With a mighty domestic debut of $191.8 million, The Lion King roared to a worldwide debut of $446.1 million, the ninth highest global debut of all time.

    Along with an international opening weekend of $254.3 million plus $97.5 million in China, where the film opened July 12, The Lion King’s global cumulative box office is $543.6 million over 10 days. The film is already the No. 7 film of the year globally.

    The Lion King’s domestic debut—the No. 8 opening of all time—marks a record for July and for a PG-rated film. It’s the biggest debut ever for a Walt Disney Studios release outside of Marvel and Lucasfilm, surpassing Incredibles 2 ($182.7 million) and Beauty and the Beast ($174.7 million). Earning a fantastic A CinemaScore, The Lion King is the fifth Disney Live Action reimagining to gross more than $100 million in its debut, alongside Beauty and the Beast ($174.7 million), Alice in Wonderland ($116.1 million), The Jungle Book ($103.3 million) and Aladdin ($116.8 million four-day holiday).

    The international cume to date is $351.8 million. The Lion King opened at No. 1 across all international markets and was within the top five industry opening weekends of all time in several markets, including Russia, Brazil, Mexico, Australia and the entire Latin America region. The Lion King is still to open in Hong Kong, Japan and Italy.

  • Disney Raising Prices on Travel Insurance

    Disney Raising Prices on Travel Insurance

    Walt Disney Travel Company has just announced, they are raising prices on Travel Insurance for vacation packages.

    The price for adults will increase $5, to $82.50; and Child and Infant prices will increase by 50 cents, to $6.

    This change will be effective for any travel booked on or after August 7th, 2019. Take look below at everything travel insurance offers:

    Travel Insurance Covers:

    1. Trip Cancellation/Trip Interruption: Reimburses up to total trip cost of the prepaid travel arrangements due to illness, injury and non-medical reasons such as job loss, military service and more.
    2. Trip Delay: Reimburses related expenses, up to $600 ($200 per day)
    3. Baggage Loss: Reimburses up to $2,000 for lost, stolen, or damaged luggage and personal effects.
    4. Bag Delay: Reimburses the purchase of necessary personal items if your bags are delayed 12+ hours.
    5. Emergency Medical Protection: Provides up to $25,000 of coverage if you get ill or injured on your trip.
    6. Emergency Evacuation/Repatriation: Arranges and prepays for emergency medical transportation and other covered expenses.
    7. Travel Accident: Provides up to $25,000 in the event of accidental death or dismemberment.
    8. Rental Car Damage: Reimburses repair costs up to $25,000 in the event of collision, theft, damage or vandalism to rented vehicles.

    If a Guests’ vacation travel dates are modified and their package includes non-refundable airfare, or other non-refundable charges have been incurred, they must purchase a new Travel Protection Plan in order to obtain coverage for the revised travel dates.

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  • Jack Skellington To Host New Halloween Party Fireworks Show at Magic Kingdom

    Jack Skellington To Host New Halloween Party Fireworks Show at Magic Kingdom

    As we previously reported, a brand-new fireworks spectacular is coming to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom this year and now Disney has announced that it will be hosted by none other than Jack Skellington from Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas.”

    Jack serves as the host of “Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular,” the all-new nighttime extravaganza which features state-of-the-art projection effects, lasers, lighting and dazzling fireworks filling the sky above Magic Kingdom Park.

    Jack has come to tell a not-so-scary story about how anything can happen on Halloween night. Jack’s ghost dog, Zero, then flies off carrying everyone along on a trick-or-treating adventure, where four friends – Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy – find themselves drawn into a mysterious haunted house.

    Their journey takes them from one room of the house to another, encountering dancing skeletons, waltzing ghosts and a whole series of troublemaking Disney villains. “Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular” promises to be the perfect Halloween treat!

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