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  • New Purple Churro at Disneyland Is Insta-Worthy Sugary Goodness

    New Purple Churro at Disneyland Is Insta-Worthy Sugary Goodness

    As we previously reported the Purple Potion Minnie Ears are the latest trend in Disney fashion and now Disney has created an assortment of tasty Purple treats that will delight your taste buds and complement your fashion “taste,” including the new Purple Churro at Disneyland!

    Purple is “It” right now and if you love these pastry wands of fried dough coated in cinnamon, sugary goodness then go big and go purple! This fried piece of deliciousness is coated in purple sugar crystals that shimmer in the light.

    As you can see in the post below this insta-worthy snack has hit the internet and will be blowing up your social media feeds.

    You can find this yummy snack at the Critter Country Churro Cart and it will only cost you $5.25.

    The item has been spotted at the Emporium, a souvenir shop at the beginning of Main Street in Disneyland. These beauties retail for $27.99, but they will be worth every penny.

    While you can only find them at Disneyland as of now, Disney has announced they will be headed to Walt Disney World in the very near future. They’re not currently for sale online—but we can only wish upon a star.

  • New 2019 Rock the Dots Merchandise Arrives at Disney Parks

    New 2019 Rock the Dots Merchandise Arrives at Disney Parks

    New Minnie Mouse Rock the Dots Merchandise has arrived at Walt Disney World and it is too cute! Whether you like the classic dots or colorful dots, the new “Rock the Dots” collection will certainly grab your attention and with National Polka Day coming up on January 22nd, you’ll definitely want to be rocking the dots.

    We were able to get a few pictures of the items released and we just had to share! They are so playful and fun that I can’t decide which I like best. Take a look below at some of these fabulous items.

    Rock the Dots spirit jersey
    Rock the Dots spirit jersey

    You can rock the dots with this Spirit Jersey. It has colorful dots and a glittery “D” on the front.

    The Minnie Mouse Ears are super cute and come complete with dots and a pink sequined bow.

    There’s a new polka-dotted Loungefly backpack for this special celebration and it’s both stylish and functional.

    You’ll also find a handbag covered with these vibrant dots and it even has a giant fluffy dot attached to it.

    Check out this new clutch which comes complete with ears, a bow and of course polka dots!

    So many exciting new items and I’m sure more are to come, so keep a lookout. Let us know which items you liked best!

  • Tickets Now On Sale for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom

    Tickets Now On Sale for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom

    Mickey’s annual Halloween spook-tacular is a frightfully fun evening filled with trick-or-treat thrills ‘n’ chills at Magic Kingdom park. Well, Polish those pumpkins and plan your costume because tickets are now on sale for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party!

    This year, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will transform Magic Kingdom Park into a spook-tacular celebration for a total of 36 nights! This year they have added two additional nights to the event, extending it to Nov. 1.

    Take a look at the dates for 2019 below:

    • August 16, 20, 23, 27, 30
    • September 2, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29
    • October 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 27, 29, 31
    • November 1

    Returning to the event will be spooky fun for everyone, including devilish Halloween décor, special entertainment such as fireworks, a parade and character greetings, as well as trick-or-treating throughout the park! In addition, you’ll have access to dozens of popular attractions and may even encounter some bewitching surprises along the way.

    Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party tickets start at $79. To buy tickets, contact Enchanted Kingdom Vacations with Vikki for help. My services are completely free and I will always find you the lowest rates. Let me do all the work so you don’t have to!

    We will share more details of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party – as well as on sale dates to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party – soon, so keep checking back for updates.

  • New Baby Masai Giraffe Born at Disney World

    New Baby Masai Giraffe Born at Disney World

    Today, Walt Disney World welcomed the newest member of the Animal Kingdom Family! A newborn Masai giraffe calf arrived today around 2 p.m. on the Kilimanjaro Safari Savanna.

    Mom, Mara, gave birth to the newest member to the park who stands at about 6 feet tall.

    It will nurse for about a year, and then, as a herbivore, it will move to the lush vegetation available throughout the savanna. When full grown, it will use it’s 18-inch tongue to strip leaves off thorny branches from the tops and sides of trees to consume up to 75 pounds of food a day. That’s a tall order!

    The Masai giraffe is a vulnerable species found primarily in Kenya and Tanzania. There are believed to be roughly 32,000 Masai giraffes left in the wild, and their population continues to decline because of poaching and habitat loss.

    The calf’s gender has not been determined yet, but the mother and offspring are already within view of Animal Kingdom guests.

    Two giraffe calves were born at Disney World last year. Lilly gave birth to Aella in July, and Amira was born to mom Kenya in October

  • Tim Tebow Celebrates His Engagement at Walt Disney World

    Tim Tebow Celebrates His Engagement at Walt Disney World

    Walt Disney World Resort has always been a place where couples go to celebrate their love so it’s no wonder that Tim Tebow made it his first stop after announcing his engagement to Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters Thursday.

    With friends and family along for the ride on Friday, Tebow, a professional athlete and sports analyst, and Nel-Peters took flight on Dumbo at Magic Kingdom Park and stopped in front of Cinderella Castle to meet another pair of lovebirds, Cinderella and Prince Charming.

    “It’s special being able to celebrate here at Walt Disney World with her family and my family,” Tebow said. “Every day with her is more than I could have ever wished for.”

    It was the first visit to Walt Disney World for Nel-Peters, a native of South Africa.

  • Figment Annual Passholder Magnet Coming to Epcot Festival of the Arts

    Figment Annual Passholder Magnet Coming to Epcot Festival of the Arts

    Annual Passholder’s love their magnets and recently Disney has been offering a variety of magnets with various characters on them. Today, Disney is giving us a first look at the new Figment Annual Passholder magnet coming to the 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Arts.

    The festival takes place Jan. 18 through Feb. 25 and on your first visit to the festival, receive a complimentary Passholder magnet that will feature Figment for the first time. Just stop into Mouse Gear or Port of Entry and show your valid annual pass card and photo ID.

    Passholders can complete their “Figment” look by receiving a 20% Passholder discount on a Festival of the Arts MagicBand, which will feature the playful, purple dragon, plus a Figment spirit jersey, T-shirt, ornament and more. They can also pick up Passholder-exclusive festival merchandise that will include a t-shirt and coaster set featuring Mickey Mouse, a pin featuring Pluto – and an exclusive Figment cookie available for purchase at Taste Track from Jan. 18 through Jan. 26.

    Passholders can also enjoy a 10% discount for dining packages for the Disney on Broadway Concert Series throughout the festival, and a special 20% discount on dining packages at Biergarten Restaurant and Coral Reef Restaurant for lunch and dinner through Jan. 31. The Disney on Broadway Concert Series returns this year with live performances seven nights a week and features six new performers!

  • Disney Purchases More Land in Osceola County for $11 Million

    Disney Purchases More Land in Osceola County for $11 Million

    The Walt Disney Company is expanding its recent purchase of land in Osceola County, FL. The company has now acquired another 1,500 acres of property for $11 million.

    The land borders the previously purchased BK Ranch, located on Old Tampa Highway west of the Poinciana SunRail station. According to the GrowthSpotter, Disney paid $23 million in mid-December for the 965 acres of land southeast of Celebration back in mid December.

    Jerry McGratty, owner of Westhampton Realty and the court-appointed receiver for the property, said Disney was primarily interested in using the land for water management needs and conservation.

    Although the previous purchase of the BK Ranch had been envisioned as a community with homes and commercial space similar to Celebration, McGratty told GrowthSpottter, “I do not believe they will ever develop it.”

    The land was purchased just after the start of the new year from the family of cattle rancher Oren Brown, who refused to sell land to Disney for the original theme park. GrowthSpotter reports that Disney has been trying to purchase the land for more than 50 years.

  • Kevin from ‘Up!’ is Landing Soon at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

    Kevin from ‘Up!’ is Landing Soon at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

    You might remember Kevin as the lovable thirteen foot tall giant tropical bird from Disney•Pixar’s ‘Up!’ and if you’re a fan then we have some great news. Friday, Disney announced that Kevin is Headed to Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Disney World.

    In the film, which debuted in 2009, Kevin who doesn’t speak is befriended by Russell while on an adventure with Carl (voiced by Ed Asner). Kevin.

    Senior Wilderness Explorer Russell and his furry friend Dug are also at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, greeting guests and discovering various species of birds from around the world in the show “UP! A Great Bird Adventure.” You can visit them daily on Discovery Island and catch their show at the Anandapur Theatre.

    Our chocolate-loving feathered friend, Kevin, is not expected to be incorporated into the bird show, which features exotic birds in flight, but it’s anticipated that Kevin will arrive at the park sometime next month.

    So be on the lookout for Kevin. We’ll update you here on Disney Dorks as soon as we spot her, and remember, adventure is out there!