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  • FuelRod Swapping Fee Reversed After Lawsuit Filed

    FuelRod Swapping Fee Reversed After Lawsuit Filed

    A class-action lawsuit has been been filed against the FuelRod company because the portable chargers that could once be swapped for free at the theme parks would now cost a fee.

    Following the filing of the lawsuit, the decision to charge for swaps was reversed until further notice, so for the time being guests can continue to swap the chargers for free.

    Disney has released a statement stating that “A decision has been made to not implement the $3 portable charger swap fee until further notice. Guests can continue to swap their FuelRod portable chargers using FuelRod’s owned and operated kiosks at Walt Disney World Resort for no additional cost at this time.”

    Gabriel Veasey of Sarasota filed the lawsuit that is seeking $5 million in damages on Oct. 25 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California in San Diego. The lawsuit is against Tricopian Inc. and SaveMe Batteries North America, the parent companies of FuelRod portable chargers, according to the OC Register.

    Veasey was upset that he bought a $30 FuelRod portable charger at Walt Disney World that came with the promise of “free unlimited swaps” at a kiosk machine, according to the report. Now, the swap would cost $3 starting Nov. 1.

    “The price of the device is intended to cover not just the cost of the charger itself, it also essentially includes prepayment for the future swaps of the charger and the ability to get an essentially endless stream of portable power,” the lawsuit said.

    The lawsuit says there could be thousands of potential class-action plaintiffs.

  • New Mickey Mouse & Friends Ray-Ban Sunglasses Are Throwing Some Shade

    New Mickey Mouse & Friends Ray-Ban Sunglasses Are Throwing Some Shade

    Mickey Mouse and Ray-Ban have teamed up once again to throw some shade on your eyes and this time featuring the Fab Five! For the first time ever, Minnie, Donald, Goofy and Pluto will join Mickey Mouse to complete this iconic look.

    Just in time for the busy holiday shopping season, Sunglass Hut is releasing another exciting Disney X Ray-Ban Wayfarer and guests visiting Disneyland and Disney World Resorts will be among the first to see the new design and bring home their own pair.

    Be sure to stop by the locations below to be one of the first to get your hands on these stylish frames. And best of all, these locations are also offering adorable matching care kits featuring the Fab Five, making this a great gift or collectible item!

    Disneyland Resort:

    • Disney California Adventure park – Sunglass Icon kiosk
    • Downtown Disney District – Sunglass Icon and kiosk

    Walt Disney World Resort:

    • Disney Springs – Sunglass Icon; West Side
    • Magic Kingdom Park – Island Supply; Adventureland
    • Typhoon Lagoon – Singapore Sal’s

    The Wayfarer frames are available in both adult and junior size and come with an exclusive authenticity card. The adult frames feature a polarized lens and have a retail price of $243, while the junior frames feature a non-polarized lens and have a retail price of $103.

    The sunglasses will be available at select Disney Parks retail locations, beginning November 1, before launching to Sunglass Hut loyalty members and the general public.

  • Disney Villains After Hours Party Returns to Magic Kingdom in 2020

    Disney Villains After Hours Party Returns to Magic Kingdom in 2020

    Disney Villains After Hours was such a hit this year that next year it is coming back to Magic Kingdom Park and this time with more nights and more wicked fun for all!

    In 2020, the event will take place on 24 select nights February 7 through July 10! Yes, that’s 14 additional nights!  

    Disney Villains After Hours is bringing back the villain-themed elements guests loved! Take a look below at all they will have to offer:

    • “Villains Unite the Night” stage show. Hades and Meg from “Hercules” will set the castle stage ablaze in this exciting and villainous show which also features appearances by Jafar, The Queen, Dr. Facilier and Maleficent.
    • Spot Maleficent the Dragon. Maleficent the Dragon, with her Steampunk style and signature wicked grin will be let loose at night – breathing fire as she creeps through the park as a one-of-a-kind experience for party guests.
    • Dance the night away at the Cinderella Castle Forecourt stage, where a party DJ will be spinning some sick beats, transforming the entire Central Plaza of the park into a killer club scene.
    • Discover surprising, villain-inspired additions to Pirates of the Caribbean and Space Mountain.
    • Eat and drink wickedly good food & beverages. A variety of specialty food & beverage offerings will be available for purchase, including tasty desserts, drinks and dishes inspired by your favorite villainous friends.
    • Event attendees can purchase exclusive merchandise as well as items from a curated collection of the best Disney Villains merchandise available.
    • Enjoy low wait times at more than 25 attractions and experiences after the park closes to day guests.

    Tickets for Disney Villains After Hours go on sale today! You can purchase tickets 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. Limited tickets are available, so get yours soon!

    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. 

    And don’t forget to show off your sinister side by dressing in attire inspired by your favorite baddie and sharing your experience using #VillainsAfterHours.

  • New Cotton Candy Vanilla Milkshake Celebrates ‘Frozen 2’

    New Cotton Candy Vanilla Milkshake Celebrates ‘Frozen 2’

    With Disney’s highly-anticipated animated film, “Frozen 2” less than a month away, the celebratory Disney Parks treats are inevitable and the new Frozen inspired milkshake is one you’re not going to let go!

    This delicious frozen treat, called Elsa’s Frozen Wave, is a cotton candy vanilla milkshake topped with whipped cream, fall and winter sprinkles, and a white chocolate coin.

    Elsa’s Frozen Wave can be found at Leaning Palms in Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park. “Frozen 2” opens in U.S. theaters on Nov. 22, 2019.

  • Exciting Updates Coming to Star Tours — The Adventures Continue

    Exciting Updates Coming to Star Tours — The Adventures Continue

    We’re excited to announce that starting December 20th ‘Star Tours – The Adventures Continue’ is getting another update to include scenes from The Rise of Skywalker!

    Fans of the saga will recognize the ocean moon Kef Bir, which we got glimpses of in the trailers for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. It seems that this is where parts of the Death Star fell after it’s destruction, and where a major showdown between Rey and Kylo Ren will take place.

    Disney has partnered with Lucasfilm and Industrial Light & Magic to update the attraction with new and exciting destinations in the past. The last update for this ride was November 2017, when the mineral planet Crait and the Resistance outpost on Batuu were added.
    Passengers who board the Starspeeder 1000 never know where in the galaxy their pilot C-3PO will take them, and the addition of new scenes will add to the already 384 ride combinations!

    This update will include ‘Star Tours – The Adventures Continue’ at Disneyland® Resort, Walt Disney World® Resort, Disneyland Paris and Tokyo Disney Resort. Starspeeders will be heading to Kef Bir, and possibly other secret locations, soon! Which Star Wars characters are you excited to see along the way?

    With Galaxy’s Edge opening and all the new Star Wars stuff coming to Disney, now is to perfect time to contact me at Enchanted Kingdom Vacations with Kimberly and start planning your next Star Wars adventure!

  • FuelRod Swapping Will No Longer Be Free at Walt Disney Parks

    FuelRod Swapping Will No Longer Be Free at Walt Disney Parks

    Disney Parks introduced FuelRods back in several years ago as a reusable, portable charging system that allows you to charge your mobile device on the go, and then swap for a fresh one free of charge and now they will still be offering the service, but it will no longer be free.

    FuelRods will still be charging at Disney Parks, but now they will be charging your pocket book as well as your phone. For $30, you can purchase a portable phone charging system at kiosks located throughout Walt Disney World Resort. Previously you could always recharge it yourself or swap it for a fully fueled unit for free, but now the swapping will cost you a fee.

    With the simple swipe of a credit card you get a portable charging unit capable of delivering up to 8 hours of additional talk time on the average smart phone, or nearly 4 additional hours of usage on the most demanding of tablets.

    “The FuelRod is the latest technology in portable charging technology with the highest energy density on the market,” according to their website.

    According to signage on all FuelRod kiosks in the Magic Kingdom, Fuel Rod swaps will cost $3 starting on November 1st, 2019. Both Disney World and Disneyland will both be charging.

  • Halloween Cookie Dough Waffle Taco Now Available at Disney World

    Halloween Cookie Dough Waffle Taco Now Available at Disney World

    Get your cameras ready for the “Instagrammable” Halloween Cookie Dough Waffle Taco now available at the Cookie Dough and Everything Sweet Food Truck in Disney Springs.

    This Halloween treat is filled with pumpkin spice and cold brew cookie dough and topped with chocolate sauce, whipped cream, and a chocolate spider.

    You’ll spot all three trucks at Disney Springs West Side located right across from Disney’s Candy Cauldron and check the website for operating times as they change daily. 

  • Disney Skyliner Gondolas Return to Service Transporting Guests

    Disney Skyliner Gondolas Return to Service Transporting Guests

    The Disney Skyliner gondola transportation system is returning to service today, according to the Walt Disney World website, more than a week after it was shut down due to a malfuction which left guests stranded in the air for hours.

    Notifications on Walt Disney World’s official website and the My Disney Experience app indicate that the hours of operation Monday will be 8 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

    Disney also says that on Wednesday, the line going to Hollywood Studios will be closed for “system updates,” and the other two lines will run from 1 -10:30 p.m. All lines are scheduled to run from 1-10:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday.

    The Skyliner has been closed since the evening of Oct. 5, when the system stalled with hundreds of visitors aboard.

    Disney has not disclosed the cause of disruption or commented about photos circulating on social media showing crumpled cabins at one of the system’s loading stations. The Skyliner had been open for seven days when it halted.

  • Disney Announces Phone Reservations No Longer Preferred Method for Dining at Disney World

    Disney Announces Phone Reservations No Longer Preferred Method for Dining at Disney World

    My Disney Experience app and DisneyWorld.com will now become the preferred home for booking and modifying table service dining reservations due to their overwhelming popularity.

    Guests can conveniently manage their table service dining reservations right at their fingertips, whenever they choose, alongside other plans they make with family and friends for their visit.

    Rest assured, as always, cast members at the Disney Reservation Center will continue to be available to help with reservations for groups of eight or more, same-day cancelations, in addition to other assistance guests may need, including Disney Resort hotel reservations, special offers, general questions and more.

    With hundreds of amazing dining locations to choose from, finding the perfect place to eat at Walt Disney World Resort is easier than ever before. From mobile ordering meals through the My Disney Experience app, to searching for favorite menu items online, guests are able to save time so that they can enjoy all there is to see and do across our parks. 

  • VIDEO: First ‘Jungle Cruise’ Trailer Released, Leaving Fans in ‘De-Nile’

    VIDEO: First ‘Jungle Cruise’ Trailer Released, Leaving Fans in ‘De-Nile’

    Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt have sailed into the first trailer for “Jungle Cruise” and it’s putting fans of the classic Disney Parks attraction in De-Nile!

    Inspired by the famous Disney Parks ride of the same name, Disney’s “Jungle Cruise” is an adventure-filled, Amazon-jungle expedition starring Dwayne Johnson as the charismatic riverboat captain and Emily Blunt as a determined explorer on a research mission. Also starring in the film are Edgar Ramirez, Jack Whitehall, with Jesse Plemons, and Paul Giamatti.

    Check out the new, action-packed trailer:

    The upcoming adventure movie from Disney centers on a sister (Blunt) and brother (Jack Whitehall) who hire a boat captain (Johnson) to take them down the Amazon River in search of a tree believed to have healing powers. They face off against a competing German expedition along the way.

    Jungle Cruise opens July 24, 2020.