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Woman Arrested After Dragging a Child By Harness in Disney World

A woman was arrested at Epcot in Walt Disney World after witnesses saw her dragging a child by a harness in an Epcot bathroom, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

A 911 call was received Tuesday night about a woman who was yelling and dragging a child by a harness he or she was wearing, according to deputies. The woman was later identified as 34-year-old Sara Villar.

As a result of being dragged, the child hit his or her head on the bathroom floor, according to authorities.

When deputies confronted Villar, she refused to give her name. She became angry and turned a stroller “in an aggressive manner”, which caused a child to fall out of the stroller, the report states.

Deputies tried to get Villar to calm down and identify herself, but she refused. She was then escorted to a patrol vehicle where she began to hit her head on the hood and dent it, according to authorities.

Villar was arrested on charges of child abuse and criminal mischief.

November 8, 2018
New Christmas Merchandise Spotted at Disney World

Now that Halloween is over Christmas is in the air at Disney World the Christmas merch is starting to make its way out! Disney World has been releasing some new merchandise this week and you can check out some of the highlights here.

First up is an adorable Pluto Popcorn Bucket in a Christmas sweater. This years version has a red sweater and white bone. These can be found in all 4 Disney World parks, but make sure you get there early! Only a certain amount are released each day, and they sell out quickly. These retail for $15.50 with tax and can be refilled for $2.00.

Next is a Snowman Mickey Drink Stein. This cup features the Mouseketeer logo that’s so popular this year and can be found at select drink carts in Animal Kingdom. They retail for $8.00 without a drink.

Lastly, the Christmas Dooney & Bourke pattern has been released at Ever After in Disney Springs! This year features the Nordic Christmas print, so your purse can match your pajama’s at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. It comes in 4 sizes this year; a wallet, a small satchel, a boxy crossbody, and a roomy tote. Each one is lined with a cozy red flannel pattern.

Which item will you be adding to your Christmas list? Let us know in the comments!

Make sure you contact Merlin’s Cauldron for all your Disney Shopping needs. They have all these items, and more!

November 8, 2018
Disney After Hours Events Now Expanding to More Disney Parks

Disney After Hours events have been such a huge hit at Magic Kingdom that they are expanding them to more parks. More event nights have been set for Magic Kingdom and for the first time, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom will also host Disney After Hours events.

Disney After Hours events are your opportunity to experience the magic of a Disney theme park for three hours after regular park hours, which means little-to-no wait for attractions, experiences and character greetings! You can even enter the park early – at 7 p.m. on your event night – before Disney After Hours begins. Ice cream, popcorn and select beverages are also included in your Disney After Hours admission, which is a separately priced ticket from daytime park admission.

Take a look below to see what you can expect at each park:

Magic Kingdom Park
Enjoy classic favorite attractions from Haunted Mansion, Jungle Cruise, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Space Mountain as well as newer favorites like Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, plus many more. Event nights will run on: Nov. 26; and Dec. 3, 10, 2018; and Jan. 7, 17, 24 and 28, 2019; Feb. 7, 14, and 28, 2019; and March 7, 2019.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Imagine having little-to-no wait for newly opened Toy Story Land attractions, including Slinky Dog Dash, Alien Swirling Saucers and Toy Story Mania! Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, Tower of Terror and other attractions will also be available. Select quick-service food & beverage locations will also stay open for purchases throughout the night. Event nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be: Dec. 8, 15 and 22, 2018; and Jan. 5, 12 and 19, 2019; Feb. 2, 9 and 16, 2019; March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2019; and April 6 and 13, 2019.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Enjoy the best Disney’s Animal Kingdom has to offer at night, including heart-tugging Tree of Life Awakenings, the adventures within Pandora – The World of Avatar and more. Select quick-service food & beverage locations will remain open throughout the night for purchases. Dates at Disney’s Animal Kingdom are: Dec. 4, 12 and 18, 2018; and Jan. 8, 16, 22 and 31, 2019; and Feb. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 26, 2019; and March 5, 20 and 27, 2019; and April 3, 2019.

Tickets for Disney After Hours events at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be on-sale November 15. All Disney After Hours event tickets cost $125 + tax for advance purchase and $129 + tax for day-of purchases. Disney Vacation Club members and Annual Passholders do receive a discounted price $95 + tax.

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November 7, 2018
5 New Magicband Colors Debut on shopDisney

Disney Parks have had some amazing styles of Magicbands releasled lately and now your choices just got a lot more colorful! Disney just released five new standard Magicband colors that you can add to your collection and look awesome!

The new color choices are Lavender, Turquoise, Navy, Dark Green and White and they give you even more options to match your Magicband to whatever Disney outfit you are sporting at the moment. Unfortunately, the new colors are not available yet as choices when booking a Walt Disney World resort stay.

Currently you can find the new solid colored MagicbBands on shopDisney, and at select locations throughout the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts wherever MagicBands are sold. The price for these will run you the standard $14.99. Take a closer look at each one below:

Disney Parks MagicBand 2 – Lavender – $14.99

Disney Parks MagicBand 2 – Turquoise – $14.99

Disney Parks MagicBand 2 – White – $14.99

Disney Parks MagicBand 2 – Dark Green – $14.99

Disney Parks MagicBand 2 – Navy Blue – $14.99

MagicBands are colorful, waterproof wristbands – resembling a watch or bracelet – that you can quickly and easily touch to a sensor called a ”touch point.” You will receive a MagicBand 2 if you stay at a Disney Resort Hotel in Florida or you are a Walt Disney World Resort Passholder. They allow guests to connect the vacation choices they make in My Disney Experience – from effortless theme-park entry, to Online Check-In, Disney PhotoPass association and more.

November 6, 2018
UPDATE: Mother of Baby Abandoned at Animal Kingdom Lodge Has Been Identified

A newborn baby was abandoned at Animal Kingdom Lodge early Sunday morning and according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, the woman who walked into the Disney World resort claiming she’d been handed a baby by a fleeing stranger was in fact the child’s mother.

Orange County Sheriff’s deputies responded to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge around 2:30 a.m. after a female guest reported that a woman approached her in the lobby, handed her the infant and then walked away.

Reedy Creek Fire Rescue responded to the resort and transported the newborn to Celebration Hospital, where the baby is reportedly in good health, according officials.

Sheriff’s office spokesman Jeff Williamson said police later determined that the woman who came into the resort’s lobby carrying the newborn was, in fact, the baby’s mom. Detectives located the woman and she was transported to a facility for evaluation and treatment.

The Florida Department of Children and Families was notified. The agency is “actively assessing and working with the family,” a DCF spokeswoman said. “The child is safe and receiving medical care.”

Florida has a Safe Haven law that allows a parent to drop off a newborn at any fire station or hospital in the state, no questions asked.

November 5, 2018
Newborn Abandoned at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Baby is Left With a Guest

An abandoned newborn baby was found at Walt Disney World early Sunday morning, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Around 2 a.m. an unknown person walked up to a guest at the Animal Kingdom Lodge and handed them a newborn while they were outside. The guest then brought it into the lobby, deputies said.

Reedy Creek firefighters were able to take the newborn baby to Celebration Hospital and the baby is in good health.

Investigators with the Department of Children and Families and the Sheriff’s Office are investigating.

There is no word if any surveillance video of the woman was recovered or if they have identified the newborn’s parents.

Florida’s Safe Haven law allows a parent to drop off a newborn at any fire station or hospital in the state, no questions asked

November 4, 2018
5-Year-Old Sings Every Disney Princess Song at Walt Disney World

This little five-year old girl sings every Disney princess song at Walt Disney World and it is just magical.

Claire Ryann Crosby is a YouTube superstar who gained her fame after her first video went viral in 2016. Since then, she has garnered millions of views online for her sweet little voice singing various Disney songs.

The Youtube sensation recently partnered with Walt Disney World to sing a medley of every Disney Princess song! Take a look at the amazing video below:

Claire’s first video was of her singing “Part of Your World” from Disney’s 1989 classic “The Little Mermaid.” The video has more than 17 million views since it was released in January 2016.

She’s come a long way from shooting her videos in her home studio to now filming full on productions all across Walt Disney World. We’re just glad we got to watch her along the way and we can’t wait to see what she comes up with next!

November 2, 2018
New Epcot Minnie Ears Coming to Disney World are Too Cute

Disney Parks has had no shortage of stylish Ears as of late and now they are releasing the cutest Epcot Inspired Minnie Ears that you’ll totally want in your ‘Future World’.

In Epcot you can do everything from riding classic attractions like Spaceship Earth to exploring the countries of the World Showcase. One moment you are flying around the world on Soarin’ and the next you’re eating fish and chips in the United Kingdom.

If you’re a fan of all things Epcot, you’re going to love the newest Minnie ears that are coming soon. Take a look at these cuties below:

First up are four new ears inspired by different pavilions of the World Showcase! There’s one each for the United Kingdom, France, Mexico and Germany, all featuring a flag bow along with Spaceship Earth-inspired ears.

Disney is never one to let a good trend pass by, so there is also a pair of bubblegum wall ears! Who doesn’t love a good wall pic? And these Minnie Ears will make that Instagram selfie complete. The bow is a perfect match for everyones favorite wall in Future World, and celebrates that classic Epcot design style you know and love.

All five new ear styles are coming soon to Epcot! Let us know which ones are your favorite in the comments.

November 1, 2018
Tony’s Most Merriest Town Square Party Coming to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

The first Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party of the season takes place on November 8th and now the party just got a little bigger. Today, Disney announced an all-new dining package called Tony’s Most Merriest Town Square Party which will offer appetizers, desserts and drinks to guests at Tony’s Town Square Restaurant.

At this new and special experience beginning at 9:30 p.m., you can pop in and out at your leisure and indulge in savory hors d’oeuvres including a selection of artisanal meats and cheeses as well as Tony’s famous meatballs, mini hand-tossed pizzas, boursin-stuffed artichoke and more! And if you’re wanting to satisfy that sweet tooth, then you can snack on pumpkin tartlets, Yule Logs, cannoli, Christmas cookies, and red velvet cupcakes.

To go along with this festive array of dishes, raise a glass to the spirit of the season with a selection of complementary beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages. While you eat, enjoy a holiday atmosphere and views of Town Square and Main Street, U.S.A.

The party doesn’t stop there! At 11:00 p.m., you’ll have access to a special reserved viewing area for the truly enchanting Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade as it makes its way down Main Street, U.S.A. The festive procession includes dancing gingerbread men, marching toy soldiers and beloved Disney characters in their holiday finery. And the party continues until 12:30 a.m., even longer than Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party!

Tony’s Most Merriest Town Square Party is available for $99 per person every Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party event night at Magic Kingdom Park. Admission to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is required to attend.

Reservations will be available to everyone beginning October 30. Annual Passholders and DVC Members will be able to enjoy a 1-day exclusive early booking window on October 29.

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October 26, 2018
New Parking Lot Entrance for Hollywood Studios Opens on November 8

Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been undergoing its largest expansion in decades with the recent opening of Toy Story Land and the upcoming opening of Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge. To accommodate all the new additions, a new entrance for vehicles at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is opening and it will change how guests arrive and access parking at the theme park.

Disney is currently reimagining Disney’s Hollywood Studios and preparing for the park’s exciting 30th anniversary in 2019. Along with the work, they are also transforming the park’s arrival experience to make it easier and more convenient to come and go.

Looking at the map you’ll see the transportation change you need to be aware of. Beginning November 8, guests driving to Disney’s Hollywood Studios will use the new entrance and exit located off of Osceola Parkway. The current main entrance off World Drive and Osceola Parkway will be repurposed for Disney cast members only and the satellite entrance on Buena Vista Drive will be dedicated to buses.

When the new entrance opens, drivers will just need to spot one of the many updated roadway signs throughout the Walt Disney World Resort to easily navigate to the Disney Hollywood Studios parking lot. Vehicles coming from southbound Victory Way will also find a connecting road leading to the park.

Keep checking back on Disney Dorks for future updates on work to improve the arrival experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, including expanded parking, adjusted tram lanes, additional bus parking and the Disney Skyliner.

October 25, 2018