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  • New Dole Whip-Flavored Beer Released by Florida Brewery Sells Out Immediately

    New Dole Whip-Flavored Beer Released by Florida Brewery Sells Out Immediately

    A Florida brewery has produced a Dole Whip flavored beer that tastes just like the popular tastey Disney Parks treat.

    First Magnitude Brewing, a craft brewery in Gainesville, Fla., has recently debuted a beer inspired by — and allegedly tasting like — the popular Dole Whip treats served at Disney parks, the Dole Plantation in Hawaii and select other locations.

    Called the Dole Whip Sour, the drink supposedly tastes like the pineapple soft serve and consists of the “actual Dole Whip mix,” pineapple puree and milk sugar. The company took to the internet to announce the new boozy beverage as you can see in the post below:

    On their Instagram, the brewery describes Dole Whip Sour as “creamy, dreamy sour that isn’t too sweet or tart, it’s just the right balance and is packed with pineapple goodness.” Each can weighs in at six percent ABV and better yet, the Gainesville location has a convenient drive-thru brewery so locals can pick up their cans with limited person-to-person contact.

    Unfortunately, the brewery seemed to have run out of the beer in just three days due to intense interest. 

  • Vera Bradley Releases New Limited-Release Patterns in Partnership With Disney Parks

    Vera Bradley Releases New Limited-Release Patterns in Partnership With Disney Parks

    Vera Bradley has once again teamed up with Disney Parks to create two limited-release novelty patterns called Mickey’s Sweet Treats and coordinating Sweet Treat Ditsy.

    Vera Bradley’s design team collaborated with Disney Parks to create Mickey’s Sweet Treats and Sweet Treat Ditsy, which are both medallion-based patterns.

    Hidden within each print are some of the signature sweet treats guests can enjoy at Disney Parks, including ice cream bars, cupcakes, donuts and cotton candy. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck and Pluto are also featured among the classic confections. Take a more detailed look at the patterns below:

    Rob Wallstrom, Chief Executive Officer of Vera Bradley, noted, “Collaborating with Disney on special product collections is always a special treat, and the names of our newest limited-release novelty patterns reflect exactly that. We hope the launch of Mickey’s Sweet Treats and Sweet Treat Ditsy reminds both Vera Bradley fans and Disney enthusiasts alike to take the time to enjoy life’s sweetest moments.”

    The Mickey’s Sweet Treats and Sweet Treat Ditsy collection features 18 items, including backpacks, crossbody bags, totes, a travel bag and various travel items, plush throw blankets, and several coordinating accessories.

    The limited-release collection is available exclusively by shopping at Vera Bradley at Disney Springs or by visiting shopDisney.com.

  • ‘The Owl House’ Makes History With Disney’s First Bisexual Lead Character

    ‘The Owl House’ Makes History With Disney’s First Bisexual Lead Character

    For the first time, ever, an animated series on the Disney Channel features a main character that is bisexual.

    The series “The Owl House” follows Luz Noceda on her adventures to a magical world as she becomes a witch.

    After a few episodes aired, the showed debuted in late 2020, series creator Dana Terrace took to Twitter to confirm that Luz is bisexual as you can see in the tweet below:

    Terrace identifies as bisexual. She wanted to write about a bisexual character, so she really pushed Disney to allow the character.

    “Luckily my stubbornness paid off, and now I am very supported by current Disney leadership,” she said.

    The 14-year-old Dominican-American girl, Luz Noceda, is not Disney’s first LGBTQ+ character. Pixar featured a gay main character in a short film on Disney Plus, but Luz is the first bisexual character to make a Disney debut on a television series.

  • New Halloween Collection Now Streaming on Disney Plus

    New Halloween Collection Now Streaming on Disney Plus

    To celebrate the upcoming spooky season, Disney+ has added 20 classic Halloween films to its streaming service.

    From Hocus Pocus to The Nightmare Before Christmas, the streaming service has scared up a collection of 20 animated and live-action films that are perfect for the Halloween season.

    Take a look at the entire Halloween collection below:

    Disney+ Halloween Collection

    • The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949)
    • Don’t Look Under the Bed (1999
    • Frankenweenie (1984)
    • The Ghosts of Buxley Hall (1980)
    • Girl vs. Monster (2012)
    • Halloweentown (1998)
    • Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge (2001)
    • Halloweentown High (2004)
    • Return to Halloweentown (2006)
    • The Haunted Mansion (2003)
    • Hocus Pocus (1993)
    • Mom’s Got a Date With a Vampire (2000)
    • Mr. Boogedy (1986)
    • The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
    • Phantom of the Megaplex (2000)
    • The Scream Team (2002)
    • Twitches (2005)
    • Twitches Too (2007)
    • Zombies (2018)
  • Virtual Fireworks Now Streaming on Demand at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

    Virtual Fireworks Now Streaming on Demand at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

    Walt Disney World Resort hotels has welcomed back guests with enhanced saftey procedures and they are also using many convenient technologies to help deliver magical experiences. In addition to limited-contact check-in, virtual chat, keyless room entry, resorts are now offering virtual fireworks on demand.

    Guests staying at Walt Disney World Resort hotels now have virtual fireworks at their fingertips.

    A popular pre-recorded viewing of one of the most spectacular nighttime shows ever created at Disney Parks – “Happily Ever After” is currently streaming on demand in resort rooms. Take a look at the video below:

    Fireworks On Demand at Disney Resort Hotels

    Did you know? Guests staying at Walt Disney World Resort hotels now have virtual fireworks at their fingertips! ✨ Our popular pre-recorded #DisneyMagicMoments viewing of “Happily Ever After” is currently streaming on demand in resort rooms. Find out more about virtual fireworks on demand, keyless room entry and other cool tech at Walt Disney World Resort hotels on the Disney Parks Blog now: https://bit.ly/30VgqjS

    Posted by Disney Parks Blog on Saturday, August 15, 2020

    The benefits of using Disney technology at resort hotels really begins before check-in with the My Disney Experience app.  When you arrive, the app feature allows you to skip the front desk!  After checking in online, you’ll receive a notification and can use a MagicBand or My Disney Experience digital key for limited-contact entry.

    If you haven’t used it yet, the digital key is the latest in the evolution of keyless room entry.   The service turns a Bluetooth®-enabled phone into a digital key that unlocks a room door, hotel entrance gate and other common area doors requiring a key.  Check our earlier digital key story for details.  

    During your stay, Disney technology also allows you to virtual chat with a resort cast member at your convenience.  This feature, which is also found in the My Disney Experience app, offers support nearly anytime—so there’s no need to visit the lobby or stand in line.

    Of course, there are many more convenient technologies to be discovered  – so, be sure to download the latest version of My Disney Experience for your next stay at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel.  

  • New Loungefly Mickey Bat Mini Backpack is Spook-tacularl

    New Loungefly Mickey Bat Mini Backpack is Spook-tacularl

    Fly above the radar, Disney style, in this batty Loungefly X Disney LASR Exclusive Mickey Bat Convertible Mini Backpack that had been released just in time for the Halloween season.

    Made with Saffiano textured vegan leather and wings that swivel, this Loungefly mini backpack is Disney not-so-scary Halloween vibes and features a sleek black exterior with super cute black batwing details paired with a friendly mickey vampire smile for any Disney daredevil!

    Finishing with a crossbody strap and dual adjustable buckle straps, bat your lashes, and this Halloween Loungefly Mickey Mouse mini backpack might be sold out! Take a look below to purchase yours:

    X LASR Exclusive Disney Mickey Bat Convertible Mini Backpack – $90.00

    Sold officially and exclusively at lastylerush.com

    • X LASR Exclusive Disney Mickey Bat Convertible Mini Backpack
    • Width: 8″ x Height: 8″ x Depth: 4″
    • Wing Span: 6″
    • Faux leather
    • Mobile wings detail
    • Top zipper closure
    • Fully lined interior
    • Adjustable straps
    • Top handle
  • Disney’s Baby Yoda Pet Costume Now Available on shopDisney is Strong with the Force

    Disney’s Baby Yoda Pet Costume Now Available on shopDisney is Strong with the Force

    This is the pet costume you’re looking for! Disney has released a Baby Yoda pet costume by Rubies on shopDisney that is perfect for your fur babies this halloween season.

    Bounty hunters will cross galaxies to acquire this howlingly fun asset for their pup. Complete with plush frog in his hands, “the Child” makes a perfect costume choice for canine companions.

    Shop the adorable costume below, and get ready for a full-on Star Wars-themed photo session with your pup.

    The Child Pet Costume by Rubies – Star Wars: The Mandalorian – $26.99 – $29.99

    The costume, which comes with a faux-fur-collared robe, a headpiece featuring Yoda’s famous ears, and a plush frog held by little green “hands,” is available in sizes small through extra large (or for pets that are between six and 45 pounds).

    Baby Yoda missed his Halloween 2019 moment in the sun. But don’t fret; even though Halloween may not look like it usually does this year, you can still dress up your pet as your own personal Baby Yoda this October (or really, anytime you want) thanks to this adorable Baby Yoda Pet Costume.

    The Child — aka Baby Yoda — from The Mandalorian is one of the cutest characters to come out of the last year of entertainment, and since the Star Wars show premiered in November on Disney+.

  • Disney Releases Uniform Coronavirus Face Masks for Park Employees

    Disney Releases Uniform Coronavirus Face Masks for Park Employees

    Disney Parks has debuted matching face masks for it’s U.S. theme park employees as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

    Designed in partnership across the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World costuming teams – these face coverings were developed remotely through a bi-coastal effort between cast members at both resorts.

    “Over the past several months, we’ve spent significant time and brainpower to provide our cast members with face coverings that are both functional and comfortable, and I’m proud of the incredible results,” said Dr. Pamela Hymel, Disney Parks Chief Medical Officer. “They fit well, feel great and can last for more than 50 washes.”

    Drawing from their own experience, the project stemmed from a need for a more unified and breathable face covering. With the full support of their leaders at Disney, this group seized the opportunity to create the unique, reusable face covering, specifically made for cast members at Disneyland and Disney World.

    “The unified design speaks to the fact that we are still one unified Cast, one Disney ‘world,’” shared Yonit Olshan, Costume Designer, Disneyland Resort Costuming. “As a creative team, we gained so much from each other’s experience and exposure to different types of problems and projects.”

    Offered exclusively for cast members in two styles, pleated and contoured, and in multiple sizes, the design team sourced and tested a wide range of fabrics, styles and features with a focus on comfort and function. Both styles feature adjustable spandex over the ears, extended nose pinch to the face, contoured shape under eyes, and lightweight, quick-drying material.

    Drawing inspiration from classic Disney characters, films and television shows, the pattern unifies what every dreamer and cast member have in common – joy, magic, and a little pixie dust. They sparkle with pixie dust and Mickey constellations, recalling that the second star to the right shines in the dreamy night and reminds us to keep wishing upon that evening star.

  • New Lavender Minnie Ears are the Next Must Have at Disney World

    New Lavender Minnie Ears are the Next Must Have at Disney World

    Move over Rose Gold and Millennial Pink, because everyone’s going to want to make room in their wardrobe for the New Lavender Minnie Ears now available at Disney World.

    The new set of Minnie ears comes are covered with lavender glitter and adorned with a faux leather bow atop a metallic purple headband.

    The Lavender Glitter Minnie Ears were released across Walt Disney World property on August 13, 2020. Take a look at them below:

    These adorable ears will set you back $29.99 and have been found at The Emporium at Magic Kinhdom.

  • BREAKING: Actors Back at Disney World After Deal Reached With Union

    BREAKING: Actors Back at Disney World After Deal Reached With Union

    Walt Disney World and the union for its actors and singers reached an agreement on Wednesday that will allow them to return to work.

    The union, which represents more than 51,000 professional actors and stage managers nationwide, had been locked in a dispute with Disney over performer safety fore more than a month. Other unions, including those representing musicians, had previously signed memorandums with Disney agreeing to their safety protocols.

    “We have been consistent that testing is an important part of ensuring a safe workplace for Equity performers, and today, I’m pleased to see that Disney World has agreed,” said Kate Shindle, President of Actors’ Equity Association. “With the news that Disney will make testing available for Equity performers and others in the park, I’m happy to announce that Equity’s executive committee has signed a memorandum of understanding with Disney for Equity performers to return.”

    Actors’ Equity Association signed a memorandum of understanding allowing the actors, singers and stage managers to return to their jobs after Disney agreed to have a state-run drive-thru COVID-19 testing site for workers and others at the Florida theme park resort, according to the union, which represents 750 Disney World workers.