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  • Disney Trivia, Music and More Available at Home with the Play Disney Parks App

    Disney Trivia, Music and More Available at Home with the Play Disney Parks App

    The Play Disney Parks app offers so many ways to experience Disney magic, but did you know that you can explore Disney Trivia, Music and More at home?

    That’s right! Available now, you can test your knowledge with Disney trivia throughout the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort game boards in the app, or even try your hand at Mickey & Minnie’s Trivia Time – Mouse Rules Apply!, a new trivia game, inspired by the new Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios celebrating the zany world of “Mickey Mouse” cartoon shorts.

    You can also explore specially-themed Disney Parks playlists through Apple Music. Whether you’re listening to tunes themed to Cars Land at Disney California Adventure park, tracks from EPCOT’s World Showcase, or even the Disney Parks Hits playlist there are many delightful playlists to enjoy.

    And Disney fans everywhere can play select Walt Disney World Resort games at home, too! In the app, you can find your laughing place as you play through a series of themed mini games, found on the game board at Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom Park. Or, explore the fun with some of your favorite toys while playing Andy’s Board Game Blast, at Slinky Dog Dash on the Disney’s Hollywood Studios game board.

    If you haven’t already, be sure to download the Play Disney Parks app from the App Store or Google Play today to enjoy these features!

  • Online Check-In Now Required for Walt Disney World Resort Vacations

    Online Check-In Now Required for Walt Disney World Resort Vacations

    Changes at Disney World due to the coronavirus pandemic are inevitable and it seems Disney is already getting a head start maintaining social distancing once they reopen by now requiring resort check-ins to be done online.

    Many guests have seen that their Disney World reservation on The Disney World app it now says, “Now Required: Complete Online Check-in, then go direct to room on arrival.”

    Nothing has been confirmed by Disney, but it’s clear this is one of the changes people can expect. One guest took to Twitter with a screen shot of the new policy as you can see in the post below:

    Reopening Florida’s theme parks, among the world’s most visited attractions and one of the state’s biggest economic engines, could be a long process fraught with logistical and public health considerations.

    Visitors should brace themselves for alterations, for everything from how to buy admission tickets to spread-out seating arrangements aboard park rides and in restaurants.

    Though it is not clear when Walt Disney World theme parks will reopen in Orlando, Florida, as the coronavirus has shut down most nonessential businesses, Disney Executive Chairman Bob Iger says he has a plan in mind that may include temperature checks.

    “One of the things that we’re discussing already is that in order to return to some semblance of normal, people will have to feel comfortable that they’re safe. Some of that could come in the form ultimately of a vaccine, but in the absence of that it could come from basically, more scrutiny, more restrictions,” Iger explained in an interview.

    Disney parks in the United States, Disney World and Disneyland, are still closed indefinitely and have no set reopening date. Disney recently furloughed 100,000 theme park and hotel workers amid the coronavirus shutdown.

  • Disney Parks Mouse-shaped Beignets Home Recipe Released

    Disney Parks Mouse-shaped Beignets Home Recipe Released

    IT’S TIME FOR MICKEY BEIGNETS!!!! That’s right, today’s recipe is everyone’s favorite fluffy fried treat from both the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort.

    Now, you can cook up your favorite memories from New Orleans Square and Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter from the comfort of your own kitchen. These beignets are the perfect snack to eat while watching Disney’s animated classic “The Princess and the Frog” on Disney+. All you need is this recipe, a heaping helping of powdered sugar, and a love for our favorite pal, Mickey!

    Take a look below for ingredients and instructions:

    Mickey Mouse-shaped Beignets
    10 large Mickey Mouse-shaped beignets or 2 dozen small beignets

    Ingredients:

    • 1/2 teaspoon dry yeast
    • 1/4 cup warm water (105°)
    • 1/4 cup sugar
    • 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 cup heavy cream
    • 1 egg
    • 4 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1/2 cup boiling water
    • Vegetable oil for frying
    • Powdered sugar

    Directions:

    1. Sprinkle yeast over warm water in a small bowl, stirring to dissolve. Let stand for 5 minutes.
    2. Combine sugar, shortening, salt, heavy cream, egg, flour and boiling water in a large bowl; stir in yeast mixture. With the dough hook attachment of an electric mixer on medium speed, mix the dough just until combined and smooth. Let dough rest for 30 minutes.
    3. Roll to 1/4-inch thickness and cut individual beignets with a Mickey Mouse-shaped cutter or cut into 2 1/2 to 3-inch squares. Cover with a towel and let dough rise until doubled in size in a warm, draft-free area, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours. 
    4. Using caution, heat 3 inches of vegetable oil to 350°F in a deep, heavy pot over medium-high heat. Fry beignets until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes, turning as soon as they brown on one side. Remove with tongs and place on paper towels to drain.  Dust warm beignets with powdered sugar and serve immediately.

    Click here for a print-at-home version of this recipe!

  • Disney Heiress Slams Disney’s Decision to Furlough Workers: ‘What the actual f—?’

    Disney Heiress Slams Disney’s Decision to Furlough Workers: ‘What the actual f—?’

    Abigail Disney — the granddaughter of Walt Disney’s brother, Roy Disney is attacking Disney over the company’s decision to furlough hundreds of thousands low-paid workers after paying its executives millions of dollars.

    In a Twitter thread Tuesday, the outspoken family heiress slammed Disney’s decision to furlough theme park employees after the company supposedly paid dividends to shareholders and gave executives big bonuses.

    “WHAT THE ACTUAL F***?????” tweeted the Disney heiress, on Tueaday. Take a look at the thread below:

    “THIS COMPANY MUST DO BETTER,” she wrote in all-caps, asking Disney executives to give up some of their “already ample compensation” so the company can keep paying hourly employees. She called out former Disney CEO Bob Iger in particular, noting that his $47 million salary last year is more than 900 times the median Disney worker’s pay.

    Disney hasn’t revealed dividend plans for 2020, and the company’s top executives took substantial pay cuts because of Covid-19.

  • Disney Parks Might Not Open Until January 2021 According to Report

    Disney Parks Might Not Open Until January 2021 According to Report

    Disney parks across the globe have been shut down since March 16 and Disney fans are anxiously awaiting the reopening, but a new report suggests that Disney Parks might not reopen until 2021.

    UBS Analyst John Hodulik, who often comments on media investments, said all aspects of Disney are at risk because of COVID-19, from their movie releases to their theme parks.

    His base case now assumes that the company won’t be able to reopen its parks until Jan. 1, 2021, and he expects the company’s attractions business to remain pressured even beyond then, according to MarketWatch report.

    Hodulik said the company’s theme parks might feel pressure from investors even beyond that open date due to the new normal at the park.

    “(T)he economic recession plus the need for social distancing, new health precautions, the lack of travel and crowd aversion are likely to make this business less profitable until there is a widely available vaccine,” Hodulik said.

    He added the parks may “regain their recent operating cadence in (about) 18 months, coinciding with the earliest expectations for a widely available vaccine for COVID-19.”

    Concerns over the parks reopening has led to a 3% drop off in the stock prices.

  • Disney DIY Recipe for Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Banana French Toast from Disney’s PCH Grill

    Disney DIY Recipe for Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Banana French Toast from Disney’s PCH Grill

    Disney has brought us another yummy recipe to bring the Magic of Disney Parks to our homes! This Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Banana French Toast is a perfectly sweet way to start your morning and is one of the many dishes that rotate seasonally on the menu at Disney’s PCH Grill at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel.

    This fun French toast will definitely taste like paradise and is one more way for you to create #DisneyMagicMoments with the whole family.

    Take a look below for ingredients and directions:

    Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Banana, French Toast from Disney’s PCH Grill at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel

    Serves 4

    Ingredients:

    • 8 thick slices day-old challah bread
    • 2 ripe bananas
    • 1/4 cup chocolate chips
    • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
    • 6 eggs, lightly beaten
    • 3/4 cup low-fat chocolate milk
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • Chocolate syrup and powdered sugar, optional

    Directions: 

    1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Coat a 9x13x2-inch baking pan with nonstick spray. Set aside. 
    2. Cut bread into 1-inch cubes and place in a large bowl. Slice bananas into 1/2-inch slices, and add to bowl. Stir in chocolate chips.
    3. Combine peanut butter, eggs, chocolate milk, cinnamon, and salt in a blender. Process until smooth.
    4. Pour egg mixture over bread mixture. Stir gently until bread cubes have absorbed egg mixture.
    5. Pour mixture into prepared baking pan. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until top is golden brown.
    6. Before serving, drizzle with chocolate syrup and dust with powdered sugar, if desired.  

    Click here for a print-at-home version of this recipe!

  • Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson sings ‘Moana’ song to daughter for ‘937th time today’

    Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson sings ‘Moana’ song to daughter for ‘937th time today’

    Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson shared a sweet video of himself singing along to “Moana” with his nearly 2-year-old daughter Tiana and it’s adorable!

    “And for the 937th time today she wants daddy to sing along with Maui,” Johnson, 47, captioned a video of him mouthing along the words to “You’re Welcome” from Disney’s “Moana” as his 1-year-old Tiana Gia sits complacently on his lap.

    Take a look at the adorable video below:

    “She has no idea, we’re the same person,” Johnson, 47, captioned the cute clip, in which Tia looks mostly unaffected at the beginning but smiles widely near the end, as her dad starts bouncing her up and down. “And I have no idea what day it is anymore, but I am sure it’s one that ends with Y.”

    Johnson went on to address his fans who were also social distancing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, writing, “To all the mama and papa bears out there going thru it — we understand. 24hr parenting.”

  • Disney Shared The Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Used At One Of Its Resorts and it’s Delicious

    Disney Shared The Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Used At One Of Its Resorts and it’s Delicious

    To help bring the Magic of Disney home, Disney has been sharing recipes for some of its most iconic treats from the parks, like churro bites and Dole whips, and now there is a Disney resort-inspired chocolate chip cookie recipe that you can make at home and save some dough.

    Chocolate chip cookies get their very own holiday coming up on May 15 and the chefs at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa have shared their recipe for The quintessential all-American treat

    Below you’ll find Chef Erich’s chocolate chip cookie recipe – a delicious and easy sweet you can make at home for memories of a Walt Disney World Resort vacation.

    Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Chocolate Chip Cookies
    Makes about 3 dozen medium, or 18 large cookies

    2 1/2 cups flour
    1 teaspoon baking soda
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks butter), softened
    1 cup packed brown sugar
    3/4 cup powdered sugar
    2 eggs
    2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    12-ounce bag semi-sweet chocolate chips

    1. Preheat oven to 330°F.
    2. Sift flour, baking soda and salt into a large bowl and set aside.
    3. Combine butter, brown sugar and powdered sugar in a separate bowl and cream with electric mixer until fluffy.
    4. With mixer running, add eggs, one at a time, then add vanilla. Mix until combined, scraping sides of bowl.
    5. Slowly add flour mixture, scraping sides of bowl. Stir in chocolate chips.
    6. Scoop 1 tablespoon dough for medium cookies and 2 tablespoons for large onto ungreased baking sheet.
    7. Bake until light golden, 10 to 12 minutes for medium cookies, 12 to 14 minutes for large.
  • Disney Bedtime Hotline Returns for a Limited Time

    Disney Bedtime Hotline Returns for a Limited Time

    It’s official! Disney has announced the return of its beloved Disney Bedtime Hotline to help bring a little pixie dust to fans and families everywhere.

    Beginning today, fans can hear messages from favorite Disney characters before falling asleep – all from the comfort of home.

    Parents, simply call 1-877-7-MICKEY for one of five special messages for your little ones from Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck or Goofy.

    The toll-free hotline will run for a limited time only, so be sure to make your call before the end of the month, Thursday, April 30 at midnight PT. Available in the United States only. Limit 1 message per call.

    If calling using a mobile phone, standard mobile charges may apply. For other entertaining ideas at home, including free downloadable sleep content activities to Create Magic Moments with Disney, check out www.shopDisney.com/BedtimeHotline. Fans can find out more information on the Disney Bedtime Hotline along with sleep products and information on the subscription Disney Bedtime Adventure Box.

  • ‘The Mandalorian’ Docuseries Set For Star Wars Day Premiere On Disney+

    ‘The Mandalorian’ Docuseries Set For Star Wars Day Premiere On Disney+

    To help celebrate Star Wars Day, Disney+ is set to receive an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look in a new eight-part documentary series exclusive to the streaming platform.

    The first of Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian’s eight episodes will premiere on Disney+ on May 4 — or May the Fourth, to Star Wars fans — with new episodes every Friday.

    That the eight episodes of this docuseries perfectly corresponds to the episode count of season one of The Mandalorian might lead you to believe that each episode of Gallery would focus on a different “chapter” of the show. Alas, the announcement says each “explores a different facet” of the series’ creation through never-before-seen footage and interviews hosted by Jon Favreau.

    Some such facets include “the filmmaking process, the legacy of George Lucas’ Star Wars, how the cast brought the characters to life, the series’ groundbreaking technology, the artistry behind the show’s practical models, effects, and creatures, plus the creative influences, the iconic score, and connections to Star Wars characters and props from across the galaxy.”