Annual passholders will once again be able to save 30 percent off merchandise at Disney World.
Returning September 15, the discount will only be available on select merchandise at Disney World owned-and-operated merchandise locations.
This is just one of the discounts Disney World has available to passholders. For a limited time, passholders can also save up to 40 percent off on stays at select Disney World resort hotels.
Passholders will have until October 29 to take advantage of the discount.
Tuesday, on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Josh Gad, who voices adorable snowman Olaf in Disney’s “Frozen” franchise announced a new animated short and Olaf-led educational videos.
The short called “Once Upon a Snowman,” follows Olaf and his untold origins after being created by Elsa and searching for his identity. It will premiere exclusively on Disney+ on Oct. 23.
“This is an idea that started to form when I was an animator on the first Frozen,” “Once Upon a Snowman” co-director Trent Correy said in a statement. ”Dan Abraham and I are so grateful and excited to have had the opportunity to direct this short, working with our incredible colleagues at Walt Disney Animation Studios.” Take a look at the clip below:
The fun doesn’t stop there! Olaf is also helping kids (and parents) with the challenges of remote learning, Gad announced. Disney is introducing “Olaf’s Learning Adventures,” a series of fun and educational tutoring videos led by Olaf, in topics ranging from science to grammar to math.
The rumors about Disneyland leaving California for Texas are not true despite a rumor that has gained traction online.
A satirical website called UncleWalts.com reported on Aug. 31 that the theme park would be relocating to Texas and noted that the new location would be revealed soon.
The terms of use on the website clearly state that the website is satirical and has no basis in fact.
UncleWalts.com also reported that SeaWorld San Diego would be relocating to San Antonio on Sunday – another fictitious rumor.
Florida Residents looking to visit Walt Disney World Resort can enjoy some special offers and save on magical seasonal experiences at Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT and more.
First, with a Florida Resident Disney Magic Flex Ticket, guests can visit 2, 3 or 4 days – depending on the ticket purchased – at one Walt Disney World theme park per day. Florida Residents can enjoy a 2-day Florida Resident Disney Magic Flex Ticket for just $130 plus tax. 2-day Florida Resident Disney Magic Flex Tickets must be used by September 30, 2020. Reservations are limited and subject to availability.
Also, for a limited time, Florida Residents will be able to receive a 20% discount on select merchandise at Walt Disney World Resort owned and operated locations. This special new discount runs Mondays through Thursdays—September 15 through October 29, 2020 (proof of residency required).
And Florida Residents can stay in the middle of the magic with a special Resort hotel offer. Residents can save up to 35% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels for stays most nights through December 25, 2020.
As a reminder, Disney continues to operate with new protocols in place to promote the health and well-being of guests and cast members. To manage attendance during this time, we are using the Disney Park Pass system. All guests with a ticket or annual pass are required to make a reservation in advance for each park entry.
When visiting, Florida Residents can enjoy bewitching fall surprises across the Resort, including at Magic Kingdom Park. From September 15 to October 31, Main Street, U.S.A. will be dressed in fall décor and other seasonal offerings, like a special Halloween-themed character cavalcade with Mickey, Minnie, Pluto and pals.
And for the first time, guests of all ages can wear their funniest, Disney-ist, most creative costumes during Magic Kingdom Park regular operating hours.
If you love Disney, dressing up your dog for Halloween is simple — just pick your favorite Disney character!
But turning your dog into a beloved Disney character is not only an adorable and fun choice but a cost effective one as well — just look at these easy options all on shopDisney.
Take a look at the adorable options below:
You’ll need to keep your four-legged friend on a leash to stop them flying away to Never Land when they’re wearing this Tinker Bell costume. Inspired by the plucky pixie in Peter Pan, this outfit includes her signature green dress, complete with wings, and a blonde Tink wig.
Rather than Stitch being mistaken for a dog, your dog will be mistaken for Stitch with this fun pet costume. Inspired by Experiment 626 from Lilo & Stitch, the outfit includes the main body featuring his distinctive markings, and his headwear complete with 3D ears.
Your four-legged friend will really ice their transformation into the lovable snowman from Frozen with this adorable Olaf costume for pets. You won’t need to dangle a carrot to get them to wear it, but if you do, then fortunately there’s one included.
Dress your little canine sweetheart in this adorable Minnie Mouse-inspired polka dot dress costume for pets. Easy on and off, it features a Minnie ears headband complete with bow.
Give your pet a rootin’ tootin’ look with this Woody costume that includes a shirt and hat. Available in a choice of sizes, it includes an attached bandana that fastens easily and even a foam sheriff’s badge.
Disney has shared some new details about some of the fall fun coming September 15 – October 31 to Magic Kingdom Park, and it’s going to be a spooktacular time!
Throughout the day, special Halloween cavalcades will pop up on the parade route and head down Main Street, U.S.A. You could come across Mickey Mouse and his pals, all dressed up for the occasion in Boo-tiful Halloween costumes.
On select days, you may even encounter a cavalcade of Disney Villains – from Gaston and Maleficent to Queen of Hearts and Jafar – creeping down the path, or a nightmarish procession featuring the Pumpkin King himself, Jack Skellington!
As another special treat for the Halloween season, Disney is welcoming back the iconic Dapper Dans back to Magic Kingdom Park, beginning September 20, performing as their undead alter egos The Cadaver Dans. You’ll be enchanted by a cappella performances from the Cadaver Dans when they emerge from their tombs.
The Halloween spirit is also in the air over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where Minnie’s Halloween Dine is set to return to Hollywood & Vine, beginning September 25. A monster feast will be served to your table, and favorite Disney friends will make special appearances in the restaurant. You can wave and snap photos of your hostess, Minnie Mouse, dressed as a happy witch. Goofy is coming as a spooky cowboy, with Mickey Mouse as a funny vampire, and his best pal, Pluto, gets into the act wearing a cute Halloween collar.
Danielle Nicole is releasing two new Baby Yoda inspired bags as part of their Star Wars The Mandalorian collection.
The collection features a pair of new handbags that are designed so you can bring “The Child” along for your everyday adventures.
Designer Danielle DiFerdinando of Danielle Nicole handbags merges the fantasy of Star Wars storytelling with the personality of the people she expects to take her bags on their own journeys when the line launches later this week. Take a closer look at the cute new bags below:
“I first discovered Star Wars at Star Tours at Disney World in Orlando when I was little girl with my family,” DiFerdinando notes. “I remember going on the ride with my three sisters and our parents and it felt like I was in another galaxy. It was a fantasy escape. It was so fun and it felt so real!”
She has found herself thinking back to that entry point often while translating the Child from the screen into accessories for everyday wear. “Whenever you wear the bag, you have that emotional connection of what you experienced when watching that series,” she says.
Already a fan of the wise Master Yoda, when DiFerdinando first saw the mysterious Child, with similarly green-hued skin and big pointed ears, she knew the character was special. “I immediately fell in love with The Child because he was so adorable. Then later you learn just how special this little guy is and why it is important to protect him. He’s definitely a character you cannot underestimate. Small but mighty.”
Shop the Danielle Nicole x Star Wars collection this week, beginning September 10 at 11 a.m. EST at Danielle-Nicole.com.
Disney has announced that Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Candlelight Processional at EPCOT have been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Because these events typically draw large crowds, a reimagined holiday celebration will begin Nov. 6, 2020 at Disney World and we have an update on some of the festive experiences coming your way!
Through Dec. 30, guests will discover seasonal food and drinks at The Most Magical Place on Earth, as well as special merchandise and enchanting new entertainment experiences.
When night falls at Magic Kingdom Park, projection effects will transform Cinderella Castle with a kaleidoscope of designs, including a whimsical Christmas sweater and a regal overlay of red, green and gold ornamentation. The iconic castle will provide the perfect colorful background for guests seeking a magical holiday portrait. Take a look at the video below:
Highlights from the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays will begin Nov. 27. Holiday kitchens will return around the World Showcase promenade, offering favorite dishes such as Slow-roasted Turkey with Stuffing at the American Holiday Table.
Other highlights for the upcoming holiday season at Walt Disney World include:
Disney has enlisted iconic heavy metal band Metallica to create an orchestral version of “Nothing Else Matters” for their upcoming film “Jungle Cruise.”
Speaking in a new interview with Collider, the band’s drummer Lars Ulrich revealed that they have rewritten their 1991 hit with Oscar nominated composer James Newton Howard for the new film, starring Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and Emily Blunt.
“James Newton Howard, the man, the myth, the absolute legend! Considering what’s he’s done, it’s an absolute honour to have done this with him, and we’re excited for the world to hear it,” Ulrich said.
The thought of the heavy metal giants working on a Disney movie was certainly a surprise for fans of the band. But it turns out that Sean Bailey, who is the production president over at the studio, isn’t just a huge Metallica fan, but that Ulrich loves Disney movies, too.
“It really goes back to (Bailey), who is a lifelong rock fan, and is just all-around one of the greatest, most friendly, generous, warm, and embracing people you’ll find in the music business,” Ulrich said.
“My wife and I are big Disney fans, so there’s a great friendship there, and he’s always looked for the right match where there was a way that Metallica could contribute to some project of theirs.”
“It’s kind of an interesting morph,” Ulrich said, “but it’s a very unusual morph in that it’s kind of his arrangement of ‘Nothing Else Matters’ that we’re playing.”
Flexible school schedules and accessible e-learning mean it’s now easier than ever to take a family vacation when school is in session.
Parents now have the option of enrolling their little virtual learners in a supervised schoolwork session offered at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, held in a quiet, dedicated learning space. After their schoolwork is complete, kids can experience the ultimate “recess.”
With the Resort’s exclusive 5-acre Explorer Island as their playground, kids will have a blast swimming in the Explorer Pool, floating down the lazy river, zooming down the water slides, and enjoying outdoor recreation such as sand volleyball, basketball, foosball, table-tennis, and more.
“This new offering exclusively for our Resort guests will be both helpful to parents, as well as something really fun for kids to experience,” says Thomas Steinhauer, General Manager and Regional Vice President of Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort. “Many kids have been completing school work in their homes for a while now. A chance to mix up their learning environment, and combine school and playtime at the Resort, is sure to be a welcome treat and create a memory that will last a lifetime.”
Study Sessions
The supervised schoolwork sessions will be held in small-group classroom settings, physically distanced with no more than six children per class. The spacious event rooms of Four Seasons Resort Orlando are the classroom setting, featuring airy and open rooms with a wall of windows for natural light, and a private terrace for outside break time. Each student will have a dedicated desk area, physically distanced from the other students, and high-speed premium WiFi will be provided. The schedule is offered as either a half-day from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, or a full day from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, with lunch included.
Schedule
The supervised study sessions are available Monday through Friday beginning September 14, 2020, for school-aged children for $50 per child for a half-day session or $100 per child for the full session including lunch. Due to capacity limitations, reservations must be confirmed at least 48 hours in advance. Attendees must be registered overnight guests of the Resort.
The team overseeing the study sessions are exceptionally trained Kids For All Seasons staff, who have years of experience in working with children. “Our kids’ club team members have enthusiastic, delightful personalities,” says Sarah Peltier, Director of Recreation. “They are looking forward to supporting the students while they engage in their virtual learning, and bringing fun and creativity to the afternoon enrichment session.”
A Break for Parents
While kids are e-learning, parents can relish in free time to themselves to relax by the Resort’s exclusive adult-only Oasis Pool. Surrounded by palm trees and white cabanas, the lakeside, infinity-edge adult pool is a quiet sanctuary where parents can truly relax and unwind, with attentive cocktail servers at the ready. Additionally, the 18-treatment room Spa at Four Seasons offers a variety of treatments to renew and refresh, from facials and massages to signature treatments such as the Vibrational Sound Therapy, Cryotherapy and Vitality Drips. The full-service hair salon also offers hair colour/cuts and styling services. The Spa’s indoor and outdoor relaxation lounges, plus separate Solarium with zero-gravity loungers and spacious men’s and women’s locker rooms with Experience Shower and whirlpool, provide the ultimate opportunity to relax and de-stress.
Adults can also hit the links at the Four Seasons Golf and Sports Club, enjoying the resort’s 18-hole Tom Fazio designed course, host venue to the LPGA Tour’s 2021 Tournament of Champions, nationally televised on Golf Channel and NBC. A certified National Audubon wildlife sanctuary, the course offers a tranquil escape, and is home to wildlife including deer and osprey.
The Club also features a state-of-the-art practice facility, with a driving range, short course, putting course and TrackMan video monitor swing analysis.
Lessons On and Off the Greens
In addition to golf, the Resort offers three Har-Tru tennis courts and a partnership with Peter Burwash International. Kids and adults alike can enjoy “Physical Education” with one of the Resort’s talented sports instructors. Rod Cook, Director of Golf Instruction, and Alain Labreque, certified PBI tennis professional, are both available for individual or family golf and/or tennis lessons, and Labreque offers three complimentary clinics per week to help guests improve their skillset.
The Resort’s talented team of wellness trainers can instruct, inspire and guide through many different individual or family classes. These experts offer training in the disciplines of yoga, meditation, spinning, body sculpt, high intensity cross-training, and a unique aqua fitness class held in the lazy river using the water current for resistance. These vast instruction offerings are supplemented with the state-of-the-art fitness centre that includes Matrix cardiovascular and strength training equipment, two Peloton cycles, Technogym’s running SKILLMILL, Concept2 rowing machines, free weights, kettlebells, medicine balls and a plethora of additional equipment to help one maintain a healthy lifestyle. The private fitness studio is equipped with Fitness On Demand, a virtual program with hundreds of classes to choose from as an individual, couple, or for family bonding time, for self-guided sessions.
Culinary Classes
Adults can also enjoy a dash of mixology education by learning how to create one of The Lobby Bar’s signature cocktails. The new cocktail kit to-go box, available to purchase in Lickety Split, includes all of the ingredients and tools to make one of the Resort’s signature cocktails, theHemingway Daiquiri. Guests receive a link to view a video with step-by-step instructions to shake, stir and enjoy in the comfort of one’s own guest room.
Additionally, physically distanced cooking classes can also be arranged with the Resort’s talented team of culinarians. Executive Chef Fabrizio Schenardi, from Torino, Italy along with his team of talented chefs from Ravello can teach a class on pasta or pizza making. Executive Pastry Chef Rabii Saber, a 2019 James Beard Award semi-finalist for Outstanding Pastry Chef, can teach a class on the art of chocolate making. The classes can be reserved in Ravello’s private Demonstration Kitchen, a bright space featuring state-of-the-art audio/visual connectivity, ensuring each participant can see exactly which step the chef is demonstrating. Individual and family cooking classes can be reserved and customised by the Ravello team according to the guest’s preferences.
Experience More – Resort Credit Package and Advance Purchase Offer
The Resort’s Experience More package, available through December 18, 2020, includes a $200 nightly credit for stays in a guest room, or a $500 nightly credit for stays in a one or two bedroom suite. The credit can be used toward any Resort activity, including supervised study sessions. Guests have a multitude of ways to spend their credit, including Spa and Salon treatments, golf, tennis, retail purchases, private cabana rentals, in-room dining, and more. Additionally, a new in-room afternoon tea party service is available, featuring an assortment of teas, tea sandwiches, scones and Devonshire cream, all to enjoy in the comfort of one’s guest room or furnished guest room terrace.
The Advance Purchase offer is also available through December 18, 2020, offering 20 percent savings for guest room reservations booked at least seven days prior to arrival, with full pre-payment.