Category: Walt Disney World

  • New Tomorrowland Sign Debuts at Magic Kingdom in Disney World

    New Tomorrowland Sign Debuts at Magic Kingdom in Disney World

    The Tomorrowland entrance sign was removed a couple of months ago and now its back with an reimagined updated design.

    The new Tomorrowland sign rests atop a circle held up by two sleek minimalist arches and now serves as the new marquee to the futuristic land.

    Tomorrowland opened along with the park on October 1, 1971, and the sign was last updated in during the 1994 New Tomorrowland refurbisment.

    The change to the sign is another example of the touch-ups the land has had. Among the other enhancements in recent months: A new sign for Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor, fresh paint on the Stitch’s Great Escape side and elsewhere, a spiffing up of Tomorrowland Speedway and improvements to the outdoor eating sections of Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café.

  • New Arendelle Aqua Ice Cream Cone at Magic Kindom is a Frozen Delight

    New Arendelle Aqua Ice Cream Cone at Magic Kindom is a Frozen Delight

    Disney already has a slew of merchandise and treats to go along with the new Frozen Inspired Arendelle Aqua color trend and now they have released a new ice cream cone that is truly worth melting for!

    The Aqua Cone is made with cotton candy soft-serve and topped with sugar Mickeys and cotton candy sugar!

    You can find the tasty treat at Storybook Treats in Magic Kingsom and it costs $5.99.

  • 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.

  • Sneak Peek: Riviera Resort’s Interactive Water Play Area

    Sneak Peek: Riviera Resort’s Interactive Water Play Area

    When Disney’s Riviera Resort opens in December 2019 families will find it’s filled with many new places to make memories. And today, we have a sneak peek at Riviera Resorts interactive water play area – S’il Vous Play.

    Styled after the public fountains found throughout Europe, S’il Vous Play draws it’s inspiration from the 1940 Disney classic, “Fantasia.” This interactive water play area will provide young guests the perfect place for fun in the sun, surrounded by fanciful creatures.

    Inspired by the “Dance of the Hours” in “Fantasia,” S’il Vous Play features elephants filling dump buckets with their trunks, dancing ostriches, and hippos splashing water into decorative bowls.

    As young guests frolic in the water and zoom down slides, older guests may even spot the playful references to the animated film’s classical music, which featured the works of many European composers.

    Stay tuned for more news on this new DVC resort and a Sneak Peek of the rooms coming soon! Contact me at Kimberly’s Kingdom to book your next family stay.

  • 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.

  • 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.