The cold never bothered us anyway! Okay, so it actually does, because temperatures are low enough to temporarily close Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park.
Cold weather is sweeping through Florida and is expected to keep temperatures too low for guests to enjoy the water park.
Disney’s Blizzard Beach has been closed since Thursday and will remain closed through Monday according to the Walt Disney World website.
“For parts of Central Florida, it will be the coldest start of the season,” certified meteorologist Rusty McCranie said.
Typhoon Lagoon is already closed until March 16th for renovations, but the cold snap surely would have surely closed anyway.
All other Walt Disney World Theme Parks remain are open for business.
Anne Hathaway revealed Thursday on “Watch What Happens Live” that a third installment of the 2001 Disney hit is in the works.
It has been 18 years since we witnessed Mia Thermopolis’ journey from rags to royalty.
“There is a script for the third movie. I want to do it, Julie wants to do it. Deborah Martin Chase, our producer, wants to do it,” Hathaway informed host Andy Cohen.
Based on the books by Meg Cabot, the first “Princess Diaries” from 2001 was about an American teenager who finds out she is heir to a European throne is based on Meg Cabot’s young adult novel of the same name.
While the key parties are excited for Princess Mia to return to her throne in Genovia, Hathaway, 36, cautioned fans that it wouldn’t be in the near future.
“It’s just we don’t want to unless it’s perfect because we love it just as much as you guys love it,” the “Ocean’s 8” star said. “It’s as important to us as it is to you, and we don’t want to deliver anything until it’s ready, but we’re working on it.”
In honor of the Maleficent Float returning to the Festival of Fantasy Parade at the Magic Kingdom, Disney is bringing back the Maleficent inspired ice cream cone for a limited time!
It’s lime soft-serve in a black waffle cone, topped with purple sugar and chocolate horns.
Guests may find it a familiar concoction as it’s one of the most beloved sweet sensations from Halloween season. You can find the “Maleficent” at Storybook Treats in Fantasyland.
If you’re looking for more ways to celebrate Maleficent ‘s return, guests can also find perfect Maleficent-themed souvenirs and merchandise. From T-shirts to earrings, jewelry and even Maleficent socks, guests can deck themselves out in Maleficent Couture from head to toe – available at Sir Mickey’s and The Emporium at Magic Kingdom Park.
Disney Ears, featuring her iconic horns, can be found at millinery shops like Le Chapeau at Magic Kingdom Park and Celebrity 5 and 10 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Guests can also take home pins, ornaments and other mementos from their favorite villainess.
Disney Springs also offers a veritable feast for the shopper with guests finding couture with “Disney Style” offering an array of souvenirs; ornaments at Disney’s Days of Christmas shop and pins at Disney’s pin traders. And, of course, ShopDisney.com is another great place to find items featuring favorite characters.
As we previously reported, The Maleficent Dragon float would be returning to the Festival of Fantasy Parade at the Magic Kingdom and it looks like the time is finally here!
Disney has confirmed that everyone’s favorite villain, Maleficent, is returning to Magic Kingdom Park today to re-take her rightful place in the parade.
The float was removed from the parade back in May after it burst into flames as the parade strolled through the park. The head of the dragon spits flames and apparently malfunctioned. Take a look at the video below to see the incident.
The fire was quickly extinguished after it broke out and there were no reports of injuries.
While she still has her same Steampunk style and signature wicked smile, the Maleficent dragon will be sporting a refreshed look, enhanced with new features designed to keep her in check while on show.
Tuesday, Disney announced that José Andrés’ ThinkFoodGroup will be opening one of the first-ever brick-and-mortar location of Pepe by José Andrés, inspired by the popular Washington DC food truck of the same name!
Pepe by José Andrés, located right next to Jaleo at Disney Springs, will feature an extensive menu of hot and cold Spanish-style sandwiches including bocatas and bikinis, showcasing the best of José’s native country Spain.
Take a look at some of the delicious highlights below:
Pollo Frito, made with breaded chicken breast, alioli, bravas sauce, piparra peppers, gem lettuce, and sherry dressing
Serrano y Manchego, served on crispy Pan de Cristal with tomato fresco
Bocata de Vegetales, made with roasted peppers, onion, green asparagus, spinach, and manchego cheese on Pan de Cristal
In addition to the sandwiches, Pepe will serve salads, soups and sides along with Spanish sangria.
The walls of Pepe are decorated with an elaborate mural by Marc Jesús, a famous Menorcan painter, featuring his ever-happy, blue-skinned female characters. The space, as well as Jaleo, was designed by celebrated Spanish designer Juli Capella.
Nominations for the 91st Oscars were revealed Tuesday, and Disney releases earned 17 nominations in all!
Marvel Studios’ Black Panther is Disney’s most-nominated release, with seven nods in all, including Best Picture. Mary Poppins Returns received four nominations, and Incredibles 2 and Ralph Breaks the Internet are both among the nominees for best Animated Feature Film.
“Congratulations to all of our nominated films, and especially Black Panther. To see it recognized by the Academy today with seven nominations, including Best Picture, is truly an honor,” said Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger following Tuesday’s announcement.
The statuettes will be handed out on February 24, in a live broadcast airing on ABC at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Take a look below to see all the Disney nominees:
BLACK PANTHER
Black Panther was nominated in seven categories:
Best Picture
Costume Design (Ruth Carter)
Original Score (Ludwig Goransson)
Original Song (“All the Stars,” with music by Mark Spears, Kendrick Lamar Duckworth and Anthony Tiffith; lyrics by Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, Anthony Tiffith and Solana Rowe)
Production Design (Production Design by Hannah Beachler and Set Decoration by Jay Hart)
Sound Editing (Benjamin A. Burtt and Steve Boeddeker)
Sound Mixing (Steve Boeddeker, Brandon Proctor and Peter Devlin)
MARY POPPINS RETURNS
Mary Poppins Returns was nominated for:
Costume Design (Sandy Powell)
Original Score (Marc Shaiman)
Production Design (Production Design by John Myhre, Set Decoration by Gordon Sim)
RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET
Ralph Breaks the Internet was nominated for Animated Feature.
INCREDIBLES 2
Incredibles 2 was nominated for Animated Feature.
CHRISTOPHER ROBIN
Christopher Robin was nominated for Visual Effects.
SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY
Alden Ehrenreich is Han Solo, Donal Glover is Lando Calrissian and Phoebe Waller-Bridge is L3-37 in SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY.
Solo: A Star Wars Story was nominated for Visual Effects.
AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR
Avengers: Infinity War was nominated for Visual Effects.
BAO
The Disney•Pixar short Bao was nominated for Animated Short.
Construction on Disney’s new Skyliner gondola system is moving along rapidly and today the first gondola cable cars were were spotted being installed today Walt Disney World.
We got a glimpse of the gondolas making their way onto Disney property back in June and now we are getting a look at exactly what these will look like while hanging on the line.
As you can see in the photos below the gondolas are being added to the line at the International Gateway Disney Skyliner station at Epcot.
THIS JUST IN: First Look at Disney’s Skyliner Gondola being put on at EPCOT’s International Gateway
When it’s finished, the transportation system will connect Disney’s Art of Animation, Pop Century and Caribbean Beach resorts and other locations with Disney’s Hollywood Studios and the International Gateway at Epcot.
There is no official date, but the Disney Skyliner project is expected to be completed by fall of 2019.
You’ll blow your top when you see the new Valentine’s Day themed MagicBand! Disney has released a new Magicband featuring characters from the Pixar short film Lava at Walt Disney World.
This Magicband has the cutest design on it. One side features Uku, the lonely volcano, and text saying “I Lava You” and the other side features Lele, Uku’s love interest, with the words “Happy Valentine’s Day 2019” written on it.
This is the fourth Valentine’s Day band Disney has released. It is a limited edition with a size 2400 and retails for $34.99. You can find it in Disney Parks as well as shopDisney.com
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.
Startrting today you can now join these “beast friends forever” for photos, hugs and a laugh or two as the Mike and Sulley meet and greet returns to Hollywood Studios.
The pair have had a home at Hollywood Studios before, but they have been from the park since the closure of the Streets of America. But what’s import here is that they are back!
Get ready for a warm and wild welcome as you step inside the world of Monsters, Inc. to meet, greet and pal around with Mike Wazowski and James P. “Sulley” Sullivan.
For a monster, Mike’s a loyal and devoted friend—but keep an eye out for his wise-cracking, playful side. And don’t let Sulley’s horns, claws and humongous size fool you—he’s got a soft spot for humans.
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.
