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  • 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. 

  • Free Wi-Fi Now Equipped Onboard Disney World Buses

    Free Wi-Fi Now Equipped Onboard Disney World Buses

    As we previously reported, Walt Disney World has introduced new buses adorned with your favorite Disney characters and USB ports, but now Disney has added complementary Wi-Fi that you can use while riding to and from the parks.

    The new service is currently available on select Disney buses that are marked with a Wi-Fi enabled sticker near the front.

    All you have to do is log in to the Wi-fi network named “Disney Ttansport Guest” and you’ll be able to save yourself some data and continue using the My Disney Experience app, making changes to your FastPass+ or dining reservations.

  • ‘The Little Mermaid’ Inspired Menu Makes a Splash at Epcot’s Coral Reef Restaurant October 19

    ‘The Little Mermaid’ Inspired Menu Makes a Splash at Epcot’s Coral Reef Restaurant October 19

    In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Disney’s animated classic, “The Little Mermaid” Epcot’s Coral Reef Restaurant will be offering a commemorative menu to celebrate the occasion.

    With menu items like the Dinglehopper Shrimp Cocktail, Chef Louis’ Lobster Seafood Boil, and King Triton’s Key Lime Tart, this is a menu you’ll definitely want to dive right into!

    If you’re looking to go under the sea, Coral Reef Restuarant is the place to do it! At Coral Reef Restaurant you can watch fish, sharks, turtles and rays swim in The Seas with Nemo & Friends aquarium while you eat.

    When you dine here, you’ll also be able to take home a beautiful commemorative menu (only available while supplies last). This limited-time menu will be available starting Oct. 19. To make reservations, visit the Walt Disney World Resort website or check out the My Disney Experience mobile app.

  • BREAKING: Disney Skyliner Gondolas Indefinitely Shut Down After Accident

    BREAKING: Disney Skyliner Gondolas Indefinitely Shut Down After Accident

    Guests on Disney World’s new Skyliner gondolas were stranded for hours Saturday night after several gondolas became stuck in the air and today, Disney confirmed the gondolas will remain closed.

    In a statement, Disney said that its new aerial cable car system would be closed indefinitely after it experienced “unexpected downtime” late Saturday night.

    The transport system, which was created to move guests between Disney’s hotels and resorts to Hollywood Studios and Epcot, opened just a week ago.

    “One of the three Disney Skyliner routes experienced an unexpected downtime Saturday evening,” Disney said in a release. “As a result, the Skyliner will be closed while we look into the details surrounding the downtime.”

    A Disney spokeswoman said there were no injuries in the incident. Disney didn’t say in its release how guests who were stuck would be compensated, but said it was looking into how the incident “impacts their visit with us.”

    Disney did not announce a timetable for the gondolas return to service.

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