Category: Walt Disney World

Disney Springs Is The Perfect Spot For Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is less than a week away! Whether you want to treat your mom to a memorable experience that you can enjoy together or a keepsake item that will show her how much you care all year long, there’s a good chance you’ll find what you’re looking for at Disney Springs.

Below are a few of-the-moment offerings she’s sure to treasure:

Brunch with Her Brood: If you’re a mom who’d rather not spend her Mother’s Day in the kitchen, a meal where she’s the pampered patron is always a good idea! While there are many awesome options, the newest brunch option from Maria & Enzo’s where endless mimosas and bellinis are just $15 extra.

Something that Sparkles and Shines:
- Pretty Pieces from PANDORA Jewelry: PANDORA Jewelry is currently offering some incredible Mother’s Day promotions. From stand-alone charms to pre-packaged gift sets, there seemed to be something to suit every mom at a variety of price points.
- A Little Love from Alex and Ani: Another guest favorite with so many jewelry options to choose from. Necklaces, rings, and of course, bangle bracelets are available in an array of styles.
- A Tiny Treasure from Rebecca Hook Jewelry: Representatives from this popular brand will be at Ever After Jewelry Co. & Accessories on May 11 and 12, 2018 to showcase core jewelry and additional items available for a limited-time, while supplies last. Rebecca Hook herself will appear on May 11, giving you a chance to meet the designer; if you’re stuck, perhaps she can help you decide which piece is best for your mom?
- Hands-on Macramé with Mom: Sugarboo & Co. Here, you’ll enjoy the art of macramé, complete with extra time for shopping and coffee. The class is $60 for two guests; $35 for each additional person.
- Something Sweet: With a floral motif in punchy pastels, the perfectly packaged chocolates from Ghirardelli Chocolate Shop are almost too pretty to unwrap.
With less than a week before Mother’s Day, you’ve still got time to pick up the perfect something. Of course, if you really have no idea what she’ll love most, a Disney gift card lets your mom treat herself to whatever she desires at Disney Springs.
May 9, 2018
Celebrate National Share A Coke Day Today At Disney Parks

Today is National Share a Coke Day, and what better way to celebrate than with these new 20oz “Share a Coke” Disney bottles! At both Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts, you will soon find brand new bottles featuring three iconic Disney attractions.

You’ll be able to share a Coke at Haunted Mansion, a Diet Coke in Tomorrowland, and a Coke Zero Sugar at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at both Disneyland park in California and Magic Kingdom Park in Florida.

They’re all picture perfect, and can be found at many of the outdoor vending and merchandise locations throughout the parks, in addition to a variety of Coca-Cola fountain beverages available at all of our restaurants and quick-service locations.

So grab a friend and share a Disney experience together with these fun – and refreshing! – new “Share a Coke” bottles.

May 8, 2018
First Look: New Concept Art of Disney H2O Glow Nights

Disney recently shared the news about the coolest nighttime water park event coming to Walt Disney World – Disney H2O Glow Nights at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park and now we are getting a look at an artist rendering inspired by this new nighttime party that will allow guests to experience the water park in a whole new light.

With glowing beach balls, inner tubes and other lighting effects, Disney H2O Glow Nights is a rare opportunity for guests to experience Typhoon Lagoon under the moonlight. On select nights beginning June 21, Typhoon Lagoon becomes a luminous, nighttime hotspot featuring a DJ Dance Party on the beach, plus special character meetings with Buzz, Woody and Jessie from Pixar’s “Toy Story,” as they visit Typhoon Lagoon for the first time. And let’s not forget about our host, Partysaurus Rex, who is inviting guests to this one-of-a-kind experience.

Guests can also play party games, try unique food and beverage treats and enjoy all attractions at the water park with minimal wait times, including Crush ‘n’ Gusher, a thrilling water coaster and Miss Adventure Falls, the newest attraction at Typhoon Lagoon.

While the kids are splashing about, adults can visit The Wharf. This adults-only oasis is unique to Disney H2O Glow Nights and is only available when Typhoon Lagoon transforms at nightfall.

If this sounds like your kind of party, you’re in luck – you can still grab tickets for this glowing good time! Disney H2O Glow Nights tickets cost $55 for adults and $50 for children, ages 3-9 (plus tax).

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May 7, 2018
Ticket With Pre-Selected Fastpasses Now Offered At Disney World
Disney is now offering a new option for tickets. The resort now offers a one-day, one-park ticket that include pre-selected FastPass+ experiences linked to the tickets.

Fastpasses for three attractions will be linked to the tickets at the time of purchase. The fastpasses linked to your ticket depend on which theme park you plan to visit. This new ticket option costs the same as a regular 1-day tickets with no preselected Fastpasses. The only limitation is that the FastPass+ selections linked to the ticket but must be used the next day and at the scheduled time.

Guests can choose from several preselected options, here’s the rundown:

MAGIC KINGDOM
- Fantasyland Classics: It’s a Small World, Dumbo the Flying Elephant and Mad Tea Party
- Futuristic and Frightful Fun: Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, Haunted Mansion and Tomorrowland Speedway
- Pint-Size Adventures: The Barnstormer, The Magic Carpets of Aladdin and Pirates of the Caribbean
- Whimisical Escapades: Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh and Monsters, Inc Laugh Floor
EPCOT
- Immersive Explorations: Spaceship Earth, Living with the Land and The Seas with Nemo & Friends
- Delightful Encounters: The Seas with Nemo & Friends, Turtle Talk with Crush and Journey into Imagination with Figment
DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS
- Sensational Stage Shows: Beauty and the Beast- Live on Stage, For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along, and Voyage of the Little Mermaid
- Movie-Inspired Excitement: Muppet Vision 3D, Star Tours-The Adventures Continue and Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!
DISNEY’S ANIMAL KINGDOM
- Prehistoric and Whitewater Thrills: Dinosaur, Kali River Rapids and Primeval Whirl
- Wild Performances: Festival of the Lion King, Finding Nemo-The Musical and It’s Tough to be a Bug!
May 7, 2018
First Ever Donald Duck Annual Passholder Magnet Coming Soon To Disney World

Annual Passholders love their Annual Passholder magnets and guests are going to be really excited about the first ever magnet to feature Donald Duck.

Annual Passholders will be able to pick up their complimentary magnet at Hollywood Studios starting May 18th and will be offered though June 29th.

This is the first time Donald Duck has appeared on the AP magnet. Back in April Disney introduced the first ever Minnie Mouse AP magnet at the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. Typically Mickey Mouse has been on the Annual Passholder magnet for the past few years. Prior to that the magnet used to be a simple black and white magnet with plain text that said AP with a little Mickey head in the middle.

We love the new magnets and the fact that they keep adding new characters. One more thing to collect!

As always, with a sure to be popular item like this, get yours while supplies last.

May 5, 2018
Concrete Foundation For ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Roller Coaster At Epcot Has Been Poured

Earlier this year Disney announced a ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’-Themed Roller Coaster coming to Future World at Epcot and earlier this week, 960 trucks’ worth of concrete was poured to create the foundation of what will soon take shape as Epcot’s mammoth attraction.

It’s now on track to become one of the world’s longest enclosed coasters, and to house it, a new facility is being built adjacent to the existing Universe of Energy building.

Inspired by the films, the “Guardians of the Galaxy”-themed attraction will expand on the original vision of Epcot’s Future World, with an epic storyline being developed by Walt Disney Imagineering in close collaboration with the original filmmakers.

Take a look at the construction progress below in this awesome time-lapse video from Disney Parks.!

While the “Guardians of the Galaxy”-themed attraction is currently set to debut at Epcot just in time for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary, guests don’t have to wait too long to get a “Guardians” fix at Epcot. As a part of Walt Disney World’s “Incredible Summer,” Star-Lord and Gamora from “Guardians of the Galaxy” will take guests on a musical journey through the cosmos in “Guardians of the Galaxy – Awesome Mix Live!” at the America Gardens Theatre at Epcot.

Guests can catch “Guardians of the Galaxy – Awesome Mix Live!” five times a day from June 9 through August 19.

May 4, 2018
2019 Star Wars Race Weekend at Disney World Will Celebrate Epic Star Wars Rivalries

Disney recently hosted more than 43,500 runners for the Star Wars Half Marathon at Walt Disney World Resort and we’re already exploring ways to channel the Force for next year’s race.

In honor of Star Wars Day, Disney announced today that the Star Wars race weekend at Walt Disney World Resort will celebrate epic Star Wars rivalries in 2019. With this new theme comes a new name – Star Wars Rival Run Weekend presented by OtterBox. Starting next year, runners will be able to choose which side of the Force they will run for during the race weekend April 4-7, 2019.

This race event will feature some favorite Star Wars rivalries from across the saga, with distances geared for all skill levels. In addition to the 5K, 10K, half marathon and the runDisney Kids Races, there will again be two challenges for runners to tackle. There’s the Star Wars Rival Run Challenge, which involves running the 10K and the half marathon during the race weekend, and the runDisney Kessel Run Challenge – completing the Star Wars Rival Run Half Marathon at Walt Disney World Resort and running the Star Wars Virtual Half Marathon at home.

Regardless of which side you choose, you won’t want to miss your chance to be a part of this unique adventure where you’ll encounter Star Wars characters along the course as you journey to the finish line to earn one-of-a-kind medals.

May 4, 2018
First Look: Alien Swirling Saucers at Toy Story Land at Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney Imagineering released new images Wednesday of the highly-anticipated Alien Swirling Saucers attraction, which is part of the Toy Story Land expansion of Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Toy Story Land will “shrink” guests to the size of a toy and allow them to explore Andy’s backyard – and all the fun he’s set up for his toys to have. At Alien Swirling Saucers, which is an attraction that’s been designed to look like a toy from Pizza Planet and placed in his backyard next to his Buzz Lightyear’s Star Command playset, Aliens fly around in their toy flying saucers while “The Claw” appears overhead. As you whirl around the toy planets and space stations as part of the game, you’ll swirl to the beat of a fun electronic space music soundtrack that includes eight songs that may sound familiar, but will be heard in a quirky way you’ve never experienced before. Guests will also see pizza details throughout the attraction, including pizza columns, a pizza space station and the Planet Pepperonia.

Alien Swirling Saucers is one of two new attractions planned to debut at Toy Story Land on opening day. The other is Slinky Dog Dash, where guests can take a ride on a roller coaster Andy has assembled from his Mega Coaster Play Kit – and placed Slinky and Jessie on top. Guests can also walk through a new carnival game box to experience Toy Story Mania!, a current guest-favorite attraction at the park.

In addition to experiencing attractions in Toy Story Land, guests can also be entertained by the Sarge and the Green Army Man Drum Corps, who will march through the land several times a day and stop to play “Sarge Says” with guests, and other games with a larger-than-life Pixar ball and crayons. Guests also have the option to join in on their interactive boot camp to see if they have what it takes to become an official recruit in Andy’s Backyard.

For more on what to expect when Toy Story Land opens on June 30, check out the list of related blog posts below.
May 3, 2018
Special Appearances And Merchandise Coming to Star Wars: Galactic Nights
Star Wars: Galactic Nights, a one-night special event, will return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 27.

In case you aren’t familiar, Star Wars: Galactic Nights is a thrilling Star Wars-themed event held after park hours from 7 p.m.-midnight. It will celebrate the entire Star Wars saga – including the release of the new film Solo: A Star Wars Story – with out-of-this-world entertainment, special photo opportunities, event-exclusive merchandise and food and beverages, and encounters with rarely seen characters that guests can only experience during Star Wars: Galactic Nights.

This week we’re sharing a sneak peek at a few of the exclusive merchandise opportunities guests will be able to enjoy at the event.
- Appearance by Actor Ashley Eckstein (voice of Ahsoka Tano) – Ashley is known to Star Wars fans as the voice of Ahsoka Tano, but she’s also known as the person behind the company responsible for filling fandom’s closets and wardrobes with stylish apparel and accessories. Ashley will appear at the event in the Once Upon a Time gift shop with an assortment of her merchandise. She will also sign her new book, “IT’S YOUR UNIVERSE,” in which Ashley shares her life lessons, as well as lessons from iconic Disney characters, as a way to inspire girls to create big dreams and work to make them a reality. The book will be released May 8.
  - A wristband is required to meet Ashley and will be distributed with purchase at the signing location on the day of the event.
  - Merchandise available while supplies last.
- Shop Skywalker Vineyards – Stop by Launch Bay Cargo to meet Tom Johnson, the General Manager of Skywalker Vineyards. Tom will be available to sign your purchased wine or olive oil bottles from 7 p.m.-midnight (intermittently).
- Shop For Exclusive Star Wars: Galactic Nights Merchandise – Limited-edition event-exclusive merchandise will be available featuring art from the upcoming movie Solo: A Star Wars Story, including a T-shirt, stainless steel water bottle and pin.
- Grab a Solo: A Star Wars Story Droid Factory Set – Stop into Tatooine Traders to purchase this set of Droid Factory action figures which includes the newest Astromechs – R2-F1P, R5-232, R2-S8 and R5-PHT – featured in Solo: A Star Wars Story.
Want to know more about what there is to do and see at Star Wars: Galactic Nights? Check out the list of blog posts below!
May 2, 2018
New ‘Disney After Hours’ Dates Now Available for Magic Kingdom Park
Cant get enough time in the parks? You’re not alone! Everyone wants to spend a little extra time in the magic when they can and luckily today, Disney has just announced dates and times for “Disney After Hours“.

“Disney After Hours” is a ticketed event that is limited to a small number of guests. At Magic Kingdom Park that means little to no wait at 25 plus attractions and experiences. That includes favorites like Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid, Space Mountain and many more. Oh, and get this: the ticket allows park entry as early as 7 p.m., which gives you time to enjoy the fireworks before heading off to the attractions. Yeah, it’s really that awesome!

Today, I’m excited to share the latest dates for “Disney After Hours” at Magic Kingdom Park, check it out below!
- Thursday, June 28, from 10 p.m.- 1 a.m.
- Saturday, June 30, from 10 p.m. – 1 a.m.
- Saturday, July 7, from 10 p.m. – 1 a.m.
- Monday, July 9, from 10 p.m. – 1 a.m.
- Saturday, July 14, from 10 p.m. – 1 a.m.
- Saturday, July 21, from 10 p.m. – 1 a.m.
- Saturday, July 28, from 10 p.m. – 1 a.m.
- Saturday, August 4, from 10 p.m. – 1 a.m.
- Saturday, August 11, from 10 p.m. – 1 a.m.
- Thursday, August 30, from 9 p.m. – 12 a.m.
- Thursday, September 20, from 9 p.m. – 12 a.m.
May 2, 2018