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  • Construction Worker Dies in Fall at Epcot in Disney World

    Construction Worker Dies in Fall at Epcot in Disney World

    A worker died after falling at a construction site behind the France pavilion in the Epcot theme park at Walt Disney World, according to Orange County Sheriff’s officials.

    58-year-old George Grimes fell shortly after 5 p.m. Tuesday. Deputies did not specify what the man was doing when he fell.

    “We are deeply saddened to learn of the loss of one of our team members in a tragic accident,” the company said in a statement “We are working closely with the local authorities.”

    The Reedy Creek Fire Department said the man died at the scene. No additional details were available.

  • Florida Residents Can Visit Walt Disney World for as Low as $49 a Day This Spring

    Florida Residents Can Visit Walt Disney World for as Low as $49 a Day This Spring

    With spring break approaching, now, more than ever is the time for Florida residents to experience all that’s new and exciting at Walt Disney World Resort. And with sunshine and warmer weather also comes special theme park tickets and great rates on stays at select Disney resort hotels.

    Discover Disney Special Ticket Offer

    For a limited time, Florida residents can purchase a four-day Discover Disney Ticket for less than $49 per day plus tax (valid for admission to one theme park per day). Here are the ticket details for home-staters:

    • 3-day Discover Disney Ticket (one theme park per day) – $175 (plus tax), that’s less than $59 per day (plus tax)
    • 4-day Discover Disney Ticket (one theme park per day) – $195 (plus tax), that’s less than $49 per day (plus tax)

    Tickets can be purchased  now through June 27, 2019, and must be used by June 30, 2019. Valid proof of Florida residency is required. With these special tickets, residents can visit any three or four days through June 30, 2019, with no blockout dates.

    Tickets are nonrefundable and nontransferable and exclude activities and events separately priced. If you need help booking your magical vacation, 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!

    Great Springtime Rates at Select Disney Resort Hotels

    Pairing the Discover Disney Ticket with great Florida resident rates at select Disney resort hotels is a great way to experience a Walt Disney World Resort getaway. Florida residents can book through June 30, 2019, and save up to 35% on rooms at select Disney resort hotels for stays most nights April 28-June 30, 2019.

    Staying at a uniquely themed Disney resort hotel offers great benefits including early access to FastPass+ planning, Extra Magic Hours at Walt Disney World Resort theme parks and complimentary motorcoach, ferryboat and monorail transportation around Walt Disney World Resort.

    When making their spring getaway plans, Florida residents should be sure to check out all that’s new across Walt Disney World Resort theme parks in 2019:

    • Magic Kingdom Park rocks out to the new “Move It! Shake It! MousekeDance It! Street Party” several times daily, and guests can meet Mickey and Minnie together – in their new celebration outfits – in Town Square Theater.
    • Disney’s Hollywood Studios marks its 30th anniversary May 1, and what a year to visit! Favorite Pixar pals invite guests to join in An Incredible Celebration as a rollicking street party transforms Pixar Place and guests can meet Mr. Incredible, Mrs. Incredible, Frozone and Edna Mode. At Walt Disney Presents, Mike and Sulley from Disney·Pixar’s “Monsters, Inc.” serve up monstrous greetings. Over in the all-new Toy Story Land, Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie and the gang invite you to ride the Slinky Dog Dash, Toy Story Mania! and Alien Swirling Saucers attractions. And guests can check out the new Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy, opening March 31.
    • Disney’s Animal Kingdom celebrates the 25th anniversary of the animated classic “The Lion King,” and the “Hakuna Matata Time Dance Party” will have guests dancing to the beat on the park’s Discovery Island. Guests can also explore Pandora – The World of Avatar featuring AVATAR Flight of Passage and Na’vi River Journey.
    • At Epcot the Garden Rocks Concert Series expands to seven nights a week during the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. The 90-day festival runs through June 3 and features dozens of Disney-crafted topiaries and beds of multi-colored blooms that transform the Epcot landscape into a floral extravaganza.
  • Victoria & Albert’s Receives Five Diamond and Five-Star Awards for 2019

    Victoria & Albert’s Receives Five Diamond and Five-Star Awards for 2019

    Only a select few restaurants are approved and highly rated with either the prestigious AAA Diamond or Forbes Travel Guide Stars awards each year. Friday, Disney announced that Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has once again received these impressive accolades for 2019.

    Victoria & Albert’s has received the renowned AAA Five Diamond Award each year since 2000 and, for the second year, the coveted Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Award. Victoria & Albert’s is the only restaurant in the state of Florida to be awarded both the AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Awards – with only 26 other restaurants in the Unites States holding both awards. Every night, Victoria & Albert’s brings guests the ultimate in fine dining with classic Victorian elegance, haute American cuisine, and an atmosphere of refined opulence. 

    AAA rates and approves nearly 32,000 restaurants throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Only 0.2 percent of the restaurants are awarded the AAA Five Diamond rating and 2.1 percent receive the AAA Four Diamond. These ratings represent a combination of overall food, service, décor, and ambiance.

    Out of the over 1,600 restaurants across the globe rated by Forbes Travel Guide, only 69 restaurants received the preeminent Five-Star rating. Forbes Travel Guide’s expert inspectors anonymously test each restaurant against up to 900 rigorous standards. Only the best of the best achieves the esteemed Five-Star rating.

    For reservations for Victoria & Albert’s,

  • New Full Length Live-Action Aladdin Trailer Will Give You Chills

    New Full Length Live-Action Aladdin Trailer Will Give You Chills

    The first full trailer of Disney’s live-action adaptation of the animated classic “Aladdin” is finally here.

    Back in early February, we got a first peak at the film with a teaser-trailer and it was met with mixed reviews. We’ll this full length trailer definitely shows us a whole new world and it looks absolutely amazing!

    The new trailer aired earlier today on “Good Morning America” as Walt Disney Studios prepares to release the next installment of its live-action collection. Take a look at the much anticipated first full-length trailer of “Aladdin” for yourself below and don’t you dare close your eyes!

    The clip opens with the titular thief (Mena Massoud) engaging in some parkour-esque stunts as he evades his pursuers. Later, after he falls for Princess Jasmine (Naomi Scott), we get glimpses of Bollywood-style musical numbers. Looming over it all is Will Smith as the Genie, who puts a Fresh Prince-like spin on “Friend Like Me,” a showstopper indelibly performed by Robin Williams in the original.

    Smith is seen for the first time in the Genie’s human mode — without a blue face — and the promo also features Abu the monkey playing a trumpet, a magic carpet shaking maracas, and Scott and Massoud crooning the Oscar-winning song “A Whole New World.” A new poster was revealed today as well.

    A thrilling and vibrant live-action adaptation of Disney’s animated classic, “Aladdin” is the exciting tale of the charming street rat Aladdin, the courageous and self-determined Princess Jasmine and the Genie who may be the key to their future.

    Directed by Guy Ritchie, who brings his singular flair for fast-paced, visceral action to the fictitious port city of Agrabah, “Aladdin” is written by John August and Ritchie based on Disney’s “Aladdin.”

    The film stars Will Smith as the Genie; Mena Massoud as Aladdin; Naomi Scott as Jasmine; Marwan Kenzari as Jafar; Navid Negahban as the Sultan; Nasim Pedrad as Dalia and Billy Magnussen as Prince Anders.

    The original animated film grossed more than $502 million at the global box office when it premiered in 1992, which led to successful stage productions on Broadway and abroad as well as a North American touring company.

    Disney’s live-action adaption of “Aladdin” opens in U.S. theaters nationwide on May 24.

  • New Pirate & Mermaid Experiences at Available Disney World Resorts

    New Pirate & Mermaid Experiences at Available Disney World Resorts

    A variety of new experiences – from art classes and fishing excursions, to pirate experiences and mermaid schools and more – are already, or will soon be, available to book at Walt Disney World Resort hotels.

    Here’s a look at each new guest offering:

    Captain Hook’s Pirate Crew at Disney’s Beach Club Resort

    Ahoy, mateys! Reservations are now open for a new group experience that invites young recruits ages 4-12 into the world of pirate feasting and treasure seeking, high-energy sailin’ and swashbucklin’ fun. The new Captain Hook’s Pirate Crew at Disney’s Beach Club Resort teaches youngsters pirate ways, and lets them follow clues that will lead to hidden treasure and being named to Captain Hook’s Pirate Crew. Armed with clues, young buccaneers will comb through the resort and set sail on a pontoon boat around Crescent Lake, in the latest seafaring adventure at Disney’s Beach Club Resort. Once the treasure is unearthed, all join in a Pirate feast that includes selections such as Cannon Meatballs with marinara or macaroni and “gold” sauce for entrees, along with a treasure chest treat or fruit for dessert. Captain Hook’s Pirate Crew is priced at $55 per child (plus tax); the adventures begin April 28. For more information or to book a reservation, call 407-824-KIDS.

    Mermaid School

    Guests can become part of Ariel’s world at the Mermaid School at select Walt Disney World resort hotels. Guests ages 4 and older can enjoy an hour-long class where they’ll be fitted with a swimmable “tail” and led through activities teaching them how to swim in a pool like a mermaid. Mermaid School will be offered on select dates at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, and Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts. Classes are $50/person (plus tax). Bookings will open mid-March.

    Cabanas at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts

    Reservations are open for rentals of the new poolside cabanas at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts, where guests can indulge in the lap of luxury. These private hideaways exclusive to Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts provide guests with a bevy of services, including:

    • Padded furniture (chairs and couch)
    • Dedicated Disney cast member service
    • Cocktail service
    • Mounted television with cable access
    • Complimentary sunscreen and other skincare products
    • Mini-refrigerator stocked with complimentary soda and water
    • Complimentary fruit tray
    • Plush towels
    • Lockable cabinet
    • Charging outlets for mobile devices

    These new cabanas are exclusively for guests staying at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts. Reservations for half and full day rentals are now open for dates beginning March 17.

    New Art Programs

    All-new master classes led by professional artists at select Walt Disney World resort hotels will have guests creating their own masterpieces. Classes range from $35 (plus tax) to $50 (plus tax) per person, offered to ages 12 and older for most experiences.

    The artful lineup will include:

    • Win, Paint, Show at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
    • Wild About Painting, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
    • Painting on de’ Bayou (adults), Painting by the Lagoon (kids), Disney’s Port Orleans – French Quarter Resort. NOTE: children’s painting class is $30 per person (plus tax); designed for ages 6 and older; accompanying parent required.
    • Painting in the Vineyard, Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts
    • Canvas and Wine Glass Painting on the Boards, Disney’s BoardWalk Inn

    Fishing Excursions

    Whether a seasoned sportsman or amateur angler, guided excursions or dockside fishing in the waterways of Walt Disney World Resort are great fun for guests of all ages. Aboard a 21-foot SunTracker pontoon (up to five guests) or a tournament-style NITRO bass-fishing boat (for one or two participants), teeming Disney waters are an angler’s dream. Outings (two or four hours) are catch-and-release. The fleet has been joined by a new NITRO ZV21, operating out of the Magic Kingdom marinas.

  • New Briar Rose Gold Minnie Ears are the Next Must Have Coming to Disney Parks

    New Briar Rose Gold Minnie Ears are the Next Must Have Coming to Disney Parks

    From Millennia Pink to Purple Potion, Disney has been on a streak of releasing trend setting Minnie Ears latley. And if you thought Rose Gold was cute, then get ready for the new Briar Rose Gold Minnie ears, coming soon to Disney Parks!

    There has been no shortage of trendy new Minnie Ears at Disney Parks recently and these are sure to be the next must have merch. The new Rose Gold inspired ears put a new spin on massively popular ears with a new unique design!

    The new ears were previewed earlier today on the Disney Style Instagram account as you can see in the post below:

    The padded ears and headband are covered in glittery gold and there is a super cute gold sequined bow in the middle.

    No details on how much these beautiful golden ears will cost, but they will most likely set you back about $27.99. The new ears are expected to hit both Disneyland and Walt Disney World on April 1st.

  • Disney’s Vault Program Ending as Entire Library is Added to Disney+ Streaming Service Catalog

    Disney’s Vault Program Ending as Entire Library is Added to Disney+ Streaming Service Catalog

    Disney’s streaming service, called Disney+, is scheduled to launch later this year. On Thursday, Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger revealed that the new service will eventually house the entire Disney Studios Library effectively ending the company’s long standing ‘Vault’ Program.

    Iger told shareholders that Disney+ “at some point fairly soon after launch” will carry films that “traditionally have been kept in a ‘vault’ and brought out basically every few years.”

    Disney’s catalog of films dates back to the 1920s, and includes iconic films such as “Snow White” and “Bambi” alongside modern classics like “Frozen” and “Wreck-it Ralph”. Traditionally however, Disney has only made individual titles available on home video for limited periods of time.

    The “Disney Vault” has been a marketing and sales strategy for years. After a film’s initial release run, Disney would return the film to the vault for a long period of time. That meant that customers who didn’t buy a physical copy of the movie immediately would be out of luck until Disney brought it out of the vault as a new edition or a special release run.

    In addition to archived titles, Disney has announced a number of big projects in development exclusively for its streaming service. Those include a “Star Wars” series called “The Mandalorian“, which is set during the rise of the Resistance; an untitled Marvel series revolving around Loki that will involve Tom Hiddleston; another “Star Wars” series called “Cassian Andor” that follows the titular hero in “Rogue One” played by Diego Luna; and yet more projects that span everything from “High School Musical” to a series based on Pixar’s Monsters, Inc.

    A content hub of its very own also means that Disney will be pulling all of its titles from other streaming services, with “Captain Marvel” being the first MCU movie to stream exclusively on Disney+.

  • BREAKING: Disney Announces Opening Dates for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort

    BREAKING: Disney Announces Opening Dates for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort

    Disney Parks announced today it will open Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge ahead of schedule at Disneyland Park in California on May 31 and at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida on Aug. 29.

    On opening day for phase one, guests will be transported to the remote planet of Batuu, full of unique sights, sounds, smells and tastes. Guests can become part of the story as they sample galactic food and beverages, explore an intriguing collection of merchant shops and take the controls of the most famous ship in the galaxy aboard Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run.

    Phase two, opening later this year, will be Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, the most ambitious, immersive and advanced attraction ever imagined, which will place guests in the middle of a climactic battle between the First Order and the Resistance and will blur the lines between fantasy and reality. In light of tremendous demand, Disney made the decision to open the land in phases to allow guests to sooner enjoy the one-of-a-kind experiences that make Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge so spectacular.

    Guests planning to visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park between May 31 and June 23, 2019, will need valid theme park admission and will be required to make a no-cost reservation, subject to availability, to access the land. Information on how to make a reservation will be available at a later date. Guests staying at one of the three Disneyland Resort hotels during these dates will receive a designated reservation to access Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge during their stay (one reservation per registered guest); valid theme park admission is required.

    Once guests step foot on Batuu, they will be part of the action as it unfolds around them. They may choose to aid a smuggler, join the Resistance or pledge their loyalty to the First Order. In this all-new environment, guests can make choices about their experience that could impact their adventures as they travel throughout the land by using the Play Disney Parks mobile app in a whole new way. This depth of storytelling is part of the total immersion that will distinguish the two, 14-acre lands – the largest and most technologically advanced single-themed land expansions ever in a Disney park – from any other themed land in history.

    The new lands build off decades of collaboration between Walt Disney Imagineering and Lucasfilm Ltd., a global leader in film, television and digital entertainment production, including the Star Wars franchise. The work on Star Wars between these two creative powerhouses dates back to 1987, when the groundbreaking Star Tours attraction opened at Disneyland Park in California.

  • New Rapunzel Makeover Debuts at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique on Disney Cruise Line Ships

    New Rapunzel Makeover Debuts at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique on Disney Cruise Line Ships

    Now aboard all four of Disney Cruise Line’s ships, your child’s dream of being a princess can come true with a new Signature Rapunzel makeover at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique.

    Truly fit for royalty, the stunning, heirloom-quality gown features a latticed bodice and rich fabrics. To complete the look, Fairy Godmothers-in-training adorn your little princess with a crystal tiara, a gold-plated sun pendant necklace, and a gold-plated and sterling silver bracelet with pink, purple and white Swarovski stones.

    Add the princess shoes and sash, imperial hairstyling, nail polish, shimmery makeup and sparkling face gems, and the royal transformation is complete!

    This new Signature Rapunzel package also includes an ultra-luxurious white robe with lavender trim and crown embroideries, plus an organza garment bag and a satin hanger.

    To book makeovers at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique or to start planning your magical cruise, contact Enchanted Kingdom Vacations with Vikki today. 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!

  • ‘Maleficent 2’ Gets a Title, a New Release Date and a New Poster

    ‘Maleficent 2’ Gets a Title, a New Release Date and a New Poster

    Today, Disney announced the upcoming follow-up sequel to 2014’s “Maleficent” has a new title, a new poster and a new release date.

    “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil”, as it’s now titled, will hit theaters on Oct. 18, 2019. The fantasy adventure is moving its release date up by seven months. It had previously been slated to debut on May 29, 2020.

    The new date pits “Maleficent 2” against an untitled film from horror-maker Blumhouse. It will also have to contend with the second weekends of “The Adams Family,” the adaptation of Donna Tartt’s “The Goldfinch,” “Zombieland 2,” and “Gemini Man,” a futuristic thriller that unites Will Smith and Ang Lee. Take a look at the amazing new poster released today as well:

    Angelina Jolie reprises her role as the villainous enchantress Maleficent. The cast also includes Elle Fanning, Sam Riley, Imelda Staunton, Juno Temple, and Lesley Manville, who appeared in the first installment, as well as franchise newcomers Michelle Pfeiffer, Ed Skrein, Harris Dickinson, and Chiwetel Ejiofor. Joachim Rønning (“Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales”) directs from a screenplay by Linda Woolverton, Micah Fitzerman-Blue, and Noah Harpster.

    The first “Maleficent” was a box office smash when it opened in 2014. It grossed $758.5 million globally on a $180 million budget.