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  • Additional Dining Options Returning to Disney World this Fall

    Additional Dining Options Returning to Disney World this Fall

    As part of Disney World’s phased approach to reopening, they’re adding more Guest-favorite dining choices this fall at Magic Kingdom Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.            

    At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, there’s some Halloween fun in store at Hollywood & Vine where Minnie’s Seasonal Dining is set to return Sept. 25.

    While it may look a little different than the last time you visited, you can get in the spooky spirit during Minnie’s Halloween Dine with a monster feast served to your table where you will be able to wave and snap photos of your favorite characters such as Minnie Mouse, Mickey Mouse and their friends. It’s a boo-tastic time filled with Halloween décor and music, scary good food, and more! 

    Beginning Sept. 24, Guests can enjoy dining in the enchanted, fairytale setting of Cinderella’s Royal Table at Magic Kingdom Park. Enjoy a delicious regal banquet with unforgettable main courses ranging from roasted chicken breast and tenderloin of beef to chef’s fish of the day. The princesses will be taking a break from their royal duties greeting Guests, but there will be plenty of delicious fare and fun to be enjoyed in this beautiful, one-of-a-kind restaurant. 

    Both of these immersive dining experiences will be available for reservations beginning Sept. 11. 

    Additionally, some more snack and quick-service options are reopening soon. Gaston’s Tavern at Magic Kingdom Park will return Sept. 4 and the ABC Commissary at Disney’s Hollywood Studios reopens for walk-in quick service for lunch beginning Oct. 8.

  • Disney Virtual Family Game Night Debuts Friday Night at 7PM ET

    Disney Virtual Family Game Night Debuts Friday Night at 7PM ET

    Disney will be holding a Virtual Family Game Night tonight that will include Disney trivia, matching games and more.

    Everyone can play along from home when the event kicks off at 7 p.m. ET on Friday during the Park Pals Edition of Disney Family Game Night. And if you’re not able to join for the livestream on Friday, the game will also be available for replay on YouTube and Facebook.

    To make sure your game night is extra magical, a few Disney items you’ll need have been gathered up for you below. First, prepare to win a coveted Mickey Thumbs Up by printing out your Disney scorecard.

    There will be seven challenging trivia rounds testing how much you know about Disney characters and personalities you may find at our Parks around the world.  

    And if you’re like me and game night is a big deal at home, we’re also offering special Disney crafts and snacks to make the experience even more magical. First, our friends at Disney Family are sharing DIY game night treat bags inspired by the funniest duo in “Toy Story 4” – Ducky and Bunny.  The bags are simple to create and perfect for holding popcorn or other goodies.  Here’s how to make them. 

    For Disney Family Game Night, you can also surprise everyone with a dessert filled with Mickey magic. Mickey S’mores Cupcakes are delicious with a graham cracker crust, soft chocolate cake and toasted marshmallow fluff – and Disney Family is sharing the recipe! Learn how to make them here. 

    Disney Family Game Night is part of the #DisneyMagicalMoments campaign, which Disney launched during the pandemic as a way to share virtual experiences, including activities, recipes, and other behind-the-scenes content.

  • New Funko Pops Inspired by Disneyland 65th Anniversary

    New Funko Pops Inspired by Disneyland 65th Anniversary

    Disney and Funko just released a huge collection of Pop figures to celebrate the 65th anniversary of Disneyland’s 1955 grand opening.

    The collection of anniversary Pop figures includes some fantastic Pop Towns and exclusives. What’s more, the six Pop Train figures in the lineup can be connected to form a large display piece.

    Many of the Pop figures are already sold out on their website, but you may be able to still find some of them on Amazon and a few exclusive websites as you can see below:

  • New Sequined Pastel Rainbow Minnie Ears Coming to shopDisney are Too Cute

    New Sequined Pastel Rainbow Minnie Ears Coming to shopDisney are Too Cute

    Disney is releasing the newest set of Minnie ears from the Disney Parks Designer Collection, this time created by supermodel Lily Aldridge and they are being released tomorrow on shopDisney.

    “I have such fond Disney memories with my daughter, Dixie, and it was an absolute dream to be able to design these ears with her,” said Aldridge. “Our first stop at Disney Parks is always to buy our Minnie Mouse ears and I hope families will love what we created to make their Disney memories extra magical, too!”

    The new ears will be available tomorrow on shopDisney at 7:00 as you can see in the post below:

    Get the latest release in the #DisneyParksDesignerCollection by Lily Aldridge exclusively on shopDisney tomorrow at 7 a.m. PST! 🌈 ✨

    Posted by Disney Parks Blog on Thursday, September 3, 2020

    Lily Maud Aldridge is an American model best known for being a Victoria’s Secret Angel from 2010 until 2018. She also appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, alongside Chrissy Teigen and Nina Agdal, for the 50th anniversary cover in 2014.

  • ‘Moana’ Star Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, family all test positive for COVID-19

    ‘Moana’ Star Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, family all test positive for COVID-19

    Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, star of Disney’s Moana, and his family have tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the star revealed Wednesday.

    Johnson says that he and his wife, and his two daughters tested positive for COVID-19 and have been battling the virus for the past two to three weeks.

    Now Disney’s upcoming Jungle Cruise star and one of the most popular entertainers on earth is urging fans to wear a mask and protect each other from this disease as you can see in the Instagram post below:

    “I wish it was only me who tested positive, but it wasn’t, it was my entire family,” the star said in an Instagram video Wednesday.

    “I wanted to give you guys a little helpful update on things that have been going on on my end for the past two-and-a-half to three weeks now. So the update is this: my wife Lauren as well as my two baby girls and myself, we have all tested positive for COVID-19,” Johnson began his video message.

    “I could tell you that this has been one of the most challenging and difficult things we have ever had to endure as a family, and for me, too, personally as well,” he continued. “And I’ve gone through some doozies in the past.”

  • Up to $500 Off 4-Night, 4-Day Room-and-Ticket Package now Available for Fall

    Up to $500 Off 4-Night, 4-Day Room-and-Ticket Package now Available for Fall

    As summer winds down, many now start to make their getaway plans for the fall and holiday season and Disney is now offering a special room and ticket package offer at Walt Disney World Resort that could save you quite a bit.

    For stays most nights Sept. 4-Dec. 25, 2020, you can save up to $500 on a 4-night/4-day room and ticket package at select Disney Resort hotels with the Magic is Here Vacation Package Offer. This offer is available for booking through Dec. 25, 2020.

    As a reminder, Disney is using the new Disney Park Pass system to manage attendance during this period while they’re limiting capacity, so be sure to check the park reservation availability calendar first before booking your package by visiting DisneyWorld.com/DisneyParkPass.

    It is also recommend that you make your park reservation immediately after you book your stay as reservations are limited and subject to availability. Guests with valid admission are required to make a reservation in advance for each park entry. 

    Other offers are also available including for residents of Florida, as well as Annual Passholders. For more information, please visit DisneyWorld.com/Offers.

    Of course, we realize that flexibility is important right now when planning any trip. Please know that, when booking, you’ll also enjoy added peace of mind, as we are waiving Disney-imposed change and cancellation fees up to the date of check-in for reservations with arrivals through Dec. 31, 2020.

    Visit DisneyWorld.com/Updates to learn more about the safety measures put into place – from required face coverings and temperature screenings to reduced contact and limiting attendance.

    While they’re doing some things differently, as always, you’ll discover that special Disney magic you know and love – from special new character cavalcades and motorcades that come to life throughout the day, to beloved attractions and can’t-miss experiences, including the recently opened Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. If you’re planning on visiting from Sept. 15 to Oct. 31, be sure to enjoy all of the fall fun at Magic Kingdom Park.  

  • BREAKING: Disney World Resident Offer Extended to Nearby States, Save up to 30%

    BREAKING: Disney World Resident Offer Extended to Nearby States, Save up to 30%

    Florida Resident deals are always among the best and now nearby out of state guests can also get swept up in seasonal fun—and save up to 30% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels.

    This offer is valid for residents of the following states: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia for stays most nights September 4 through December 25, 2020 when you book through December 25, 2020.

    This offer is valid for the Disney Resort hotels listed below:

    Resort CategoryResort Savings
    Select Disney Deluxe VillasFor stays most nights 9/4/20 – 12/25/20 when you book by 12/25/20Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary ResortBoulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness LodgeCopper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness LodgeDisney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani VillageDisney’s Beach Club VillasDisney’s BoardWalk VillasDisney’s Old Key West ResortDisney’s Polynesian Villas & BungalowsDisney’s Riviera ResortDisney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & SpaSave Up to 30%
    Select Disney Deluxe ResortsFor stays most nights 9/4/20 – 12/25/20 when you book by 12/25/20Disney’s Contemporary ResortDisney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa – reopening 9/21/20Disney’s Yacht Club ResortSave Up to 30%
    Select Disney Moderate ResortsFor stays most nights 9/4/20 – 12/25/20 when you book by 12/25/20Disney’s Caribbean Beach ResortDisney’s Coronado Springs Resort – reopening 10/14/20The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness ResortSave Up to 25%
    Select Disney Value Resort HotelsFor stays most nights 9/4/20 – 12/25/20 when you book by 12/25/20Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – reopening 11/1/20Disney’s Pop Century ResortSave Up to 20%
    CampgroundsFor stays most nights 9/4/20 – 12/25/20 when you book by 12/25/20The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness ResortSave Up to 15%

    The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Savings based on the non-discounted price for the same room. Disney Resort hotel reopening dates are subject to change. See Important Details.

    Important Details

    • Residency validated at time of reservation through credit card billing address.
    • Additional per-adult charges may apply if more than 2 adults per room at Disney Value, Moderate and Deluxe Resorts and Studios at Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts. Advance reservations required.
    • Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion.
    • Offer excludes the following room types: 3-bedroom villas, Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows.
    • Valid admission and a park reservation are required to enjoy theme parks and special events and are not included in this offer.

    The health and well-being of Disney Guests and Cast Members continues to be a top priority and they’ve implemented new measures to promote enhanced cleaning, physical distancing and reduced contact.

  • New ‘Hocus Pocus’ Cookie Dough from Toll House Will Put a Spell on You

    New ‘Hocus Pocus’ Cookie Dough from Toll House Will Put a Spell on You

    With Halloween right around the corner its time to start streaming Hocus Pocus on a loop and to help celebrate, Nestle Toll House has released some Sanderson Sister’s inspired cookies that will have you running “Amok Amok Amok!”

    You can now find ready-to-bake Hocus Pocus cookie dough in your grocer’s freezer in 14-oz. packages. Inside is oatmeal peanut butter cookie dough with chocolate morsels and candy-coated gems.

    The gems come in three colors—orange, purple, and yellow—in an apparent nod to the immortal Sanderson sisters: Winifred, Sarah, and Mary as you can see in the post below:

    Each package comes with enough dough to make 20 cookies, and each cookie has only 90 calories. So not only is there enough dough to last you through repeat viewings but also you don’t have to feel guilty by the time you finish the whole package.

  • OFFICIAL: The Mandalorian: Season 2 Release Date Revealed

    OFFICIAL: The Mandalorian: Season 2 Release Date Revealed

    Disney Plus has finally announced an official release date for the second season of “The Mandalorian.”

    New episodes of “The Mandalorian” will debut on the streaming service on Oct. 30!

    The announcement was made on “The Mandalorian’s” official Twitter account on Wednesday as you can see in the tweet below:

    No new trailer has dropped for the Star Wars live action series starring Pedro Pascal (and Baby Yoda, technically named The Child), but Season 2 will include Timothy Olyphant in some fashion, Rosario Dawson as “Clone Wars” character Ahsoka Tano, and Temuera Morrison as Boba Fett.

    And fans can expect even more of “The Mandalorian” in the future. The series is in pre-production for a third season, and creator and showrunner Jon Favreau has been “writing season 3 for a while,” as sources close to the production said in the spring.

    The series, centered on Pascal as the titular Mandalorian bounty hunter who becomes caretaker to The Child, was Disney Plus’ first original hit upon launch last November.

    The streamer attracted over 60.5 million paying subscribers globally in the first nine months of its existence, proving to be a huge draw, even amid competition from a number of other new direct-to-consumer competitors that have launched in the last year.

    Disney Plus is now premiering Disney’s live-action version of “Mulan” on Friday, Sept. 4 for an additional $30. The ongoing coronavirus has meant mass closures of movie theaters nationwide, prompting the company to nix a theatrical release of the tentpole film in favor of releasing it directly on the streamer. The additional fee will keep “Mulan” in consumers’ accounts so long as they continue to subscribe to Disney Plus.

  • Celebrate 25 Years of Pixar All Month Long with Disney+ Watch Parties and More

    Celebrate 25 Years of Pixar All Month Long with Disney+ Watch Parties and More

    During September, Pixar Fest will honor the animation studio that has brought fans around the world together, with some of the most iconic moments in filmmaking history.

    Twenty five years ago, Pixar revolutionized the art of animation with the release of Toy Story, and has since continued to inspire curiosity, creativity, and imagination through its beloved characters and emotive stories that are cherished by families everywhere.

    A month-long celebration of all things Pixar includes weekly activities, digital activations, Disney+ watchalongs, new product launches, and more.

    Whether you are a hero, adventurer, or dreamer, Disney has something Pixar-perfect for you! Keep reading for a few ways you can join the fun this month.

    Beginning September 5th, every Saturday throughout the month, join fans around the nation to watch some of your favorite Pixar movies. Check out the Pixar Fest film schedule below, and get ready for a new adventure each week, right from the comfort of your own couch!

    Disney is also sharing an exciting lineup of Pixar Fest products for the ultimate Pixar fan, including an epic Buzz Lightyear Limited Edition Citizen Watch, Pixar Alien Remix plush from Mattel, and more!

    And, what’s a good movie night without movie-inspired snacks? Not to fret, we have you covered! Show off your culinary skills with the following tasty – and adorable – original recipes inspired by Pixar films. Right click on each recipe image to save!

    Edna A La Mode “Party Style”

    Frozen Banana Joy Pops

    Popcorn Balloons

    Sheriff Woody’s Star Ravioli

    Wizard Staff Pretzels

    Be sure to follow along the Pixar social handles and join the conversation using #PixarFest