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  • New Chip ‘n’ Dale Annual Passholder Magnets Coming to Epcot

    New Chip ‘n’ Dale Annual Passholder Magnets Coming to Epcot

    The Epcot International Festival of the Holidays will return to the park November 29-December 30, and annual passholders can also commemorate their visit by picking up the first-ever Chip ‘n’ Dale magnet set!

    This complimentary Annual Passholder exclusive will be available at Mouse Gear!

    The Epcot International Festival of the Holidays also brings with it, the astounding sounds of “The Candlelight Processional,” the tastes and smells of Holiday Kitchens, the sweet fun of the Holiday Cookie Stroll and the returning guest-favorite, Chip & Dale’s Christmas Tree Spree.

    And, Passholders can use their 20% discount on the Chip & Dale’s Christmas Tree Spree map and exclusive festival merchandise, including a T-shirt and ornament featuring Chip ‘n’ Dale.

  • FuelRod Swapping Fee Reversed After Lawsuit Filed

    FuelRod Swapping Fee Reversed After Lawsuit Filed

    A class-action lawsuit has been been filed against the FuelRod company because the portable chargers that could once be swapped for free at the theme parks would now cost a fee.

    Following the filing of the lawsuit, the decision to charge for swaps was reversed until further notice, so for the time being guests can continue to swap the chargers for free.

    Disney has released a statement stating that “A decision has been made to not implement the $3 portable charger swap fee until further notice. Guests can continue to swap their FuelRod portable chargers using FuelRod’s owned and operated kiosks at Walt Disney World Resort for no additional cost at this time.”

    Gabriel Veasey of Sarasota filed the lawsuit that is seeking $5 million in damages on Oct. 25 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California in San Diego. The lawsuit is against Tricopian Inc. and SaveMe Batteries North America, the parent companies of FuelRod portable chargers, according to the OC Register.

    Veasey was upset that he bought a $30 FuelRod portable charger at Walt Disney World that came with the promise of “free unlimited swaps” at a kiosk machine, according to the report. Now, the swap would cost $3 starting Nov. 1.

    “The price of the device is intended to cover not just the cost of the charger itself, it also essentially includes prepayment for the future swaps of the charger and the ability to get an essentially endless stream of portable power,” the lawsuit said.

    The lawsuit says there could be thousands of potential class-action plaintiffs.

  • New Villains Medley From Georgia Merry is Wickedly Good

    New Villains Medley From Georgia Merry is Wickedly Good

    Breaking through with her sound and style, Georgia Merry has become one of YouTube’s biggest Disney content creators and she has just released her newest “One Woman” Disney Villian Medley and it is wickedly amazing!

    Georgia Merry has become one of YouTube’s biggest Disney content creators. With nearly two hundred million video views she has really made quite a name for herself and keeps her fans coming back for more.

    Take a look at her newest medley below:

    Georgia is 24 and lives just outside of Manchester, UK. She created her channel around six years ago and her content is split between covers of the latest popular songs, vlogs and, by far and away her most popular and viewed content, Disney medleys.

    Each of Georgia’s Disney medleys takes around two months of solid work to produce. Her medleys are a result of massive amounts of hard work, from planning and producing the music that it will feature to cutting the transitions between songs.  She has to record the vocals, plan the costumes and make-up and then of course the shooting and editing of the video, all to come up with the final production that you’ll see on YouTube.

  • New Mickey Mouse & Friends Ray-Ban Sunglasses Are Throwing Some Shade

    New Mickey Mouse & Friends Ray-Ban Sunglasses Are Throwing Some Shade

    Mickey Mouse and Ray-Ban have teamed up once again to throw some shade on your eyes and this time featuring the Fab Five! For the first time ever, Minnie, Donald, Goofy and Pluto will join Mickey Mouse to complete this iconic look.

    Just in time for the busy holiday shopping season, Sunglass Hut is releasing another exciting Disney X Ray-Ban Wayfarer and guests visiting Disneyland and Disney World Resorts will be among the first to see the new design and bring home their own pair.

    Be sure to stop by the locations below to be one of the first to get your hands on these stylish frames. And best of all, these locations are also offering adorable matching care kits featuring the Fab Five, making this a great gift or collectible item!

    Disneyland Resort:

    • Disney California Adventure park – Sunglass Icon kiosk
    • Downtown Disney District – Sunglass Icon and kiosk

    Walt Disney World Resort:

    • Disney Springs – Sunglass Icon; West Side
    • Magic Kingdom Park – Island Supply; Adventureland
    • Typhoon Lagoon – Singapore Sal’s

    The Wayfarer frames are available in both adult and junior size and come with an exclusive authenticity card. The adult frames feature a polarized lens and have a retail price of $243, while the junior frames feature a non-polarized lens and have a retail price of $103.

    The sunglasses will be available at select Disney Parks retail locations, beginning November 1, before launching to Sunglass Hut loyalty members and the general public.

  • Hayden Christensen Visits Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland for the First Time

    Hayden Christensen Visits Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland for the First Time

    Hayden Christensen, who played the Jedi who became Darth Vader in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, recently brought his daughter Briar Rose to Disneyland in Anaheim, California to celebrate her fifth birthday.

    After checking out Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run, Christensen headed to Savi’s Workshop – Handbuilt Lightsabers, where he and his daughter assembled their very own custom lightsaber.

    The family has a special connection to Disney: Briar Rose is named after the adopted name of Princess Aurora in Disney’s Sleeping Beauty.

    “There’s a Disney reference there, I suppose,” Hayden said in an interview on Hallmark Channel’s Home and Family a few years ago, according to Glamour. “The original Sleeping Beauty is called Briar Rose. Rachel—we both love Disney—but Rachel especially was very keen on the name.”

    Over the past few months, there have been rumors that the actor will reprise his role of Anakin, specifically Anakin’s Force Ghost, in the upcoming movie Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the third and final part of the current third trilogy starring main stars Daisy Ridley and Adam Driver, which is also the conclusion of all three trilogies. Walt Disney Studios and Lucasfilm have not commented on the rumors.

  • Disney Villains After Hours Party Returns to Magic Kingdom in 2020

    Disney Villains After Hours Party Returns to Magic Kingdom in 2020

    Disney Villains After Hours was such a hit this year that next year it is coming back to Magic Kingdom Park and this time with more nights and more wicked fun for all!

    In 2020, the event will take place on 24 select nights February 7 through July 10! Yes, that’s 14 additional nights!  

    Disney Villains After Hours is bringing back the villain-themed elements guests loved! Take a look below at all they will have to offer:

    • “Villains Unite the Night” stage show. Hades and Meg from “Hercules” will set the castle stage ablaze in this exciting and villainous show which also features appearances by Jafar, The Queen, Dr. Facilier and Maleficent.
    • Spot Maleficent the Dragon. Maleficent the Dragon, with her Steampunk style and signature wicked grin will be let loose at night – breathing fire as she creeps through the park as a one-of-a-kind experience for party guests.
    • Dance the night away at the Cinderella Castle Forecourt stage, where a party DJ will be spinning some sick beats, transforming the entire Central Plaza of the park into a killer club scene.
    • Discover surprising, villain-inspired additions to Pirates of the Caribbean and Space Mountain.
    • Eat and drink wickedly good food & beverages. A variety of specialty food & beverage offerings will be available for purchase, including tasty desserts, drinks and dishes inspired by your favorite villainous friends.
    • Event attendees can purchase exclusive merchandise as well as items from a curated collection of the best Disney Villains merchandise available.
    • Enjoy low wait times at more than 25 attractions and experiences after the park closes to day guests.

    Tickets for Disney Villains After Hours go on sale today! You can purchase tickets in advance for $145 plus tax or $155 plus tax on the event night. That’s at $10 savings if you buy early! Plus, Annual Passholder and Disney Vacation Club Members can take advantage of a $30 discount. Limited tickets are available, so get yours soon!

    Event tickets allow entry as early as 7 p.m., which gives you time to enjoy fireworks before heading off to the attractions. Select complimentary snacks and beverages are also included in the cost of admission. 

    And don’t forget to show off your sinister side by dressing in attire inspired by your favorite baddie and sharing your experience using #VillainsAfterHours.

  • New Cotton Candy Vanilla Milkshake Celebrates ‘Frozen 2’

    New Cotton Candy Vanilla Milkshake Celebrates ‘Frozen 2’

    With Disney’s highly-anticipated animated film, “Frozen 2” less than a month away, the celebratory Disney Parks treats are inevitable and the new Frozen inspired milkshake is one you’re not going to let go!

    This delicious frozen treat, called Elsa’s Frozen Wave, is a cotton candy vanilla milkshake topped with whipped cream, fall and winter sprinkles, and a white chocolate coin.

    Elsa’s Frozen Wave can be found at Leaning Palms in Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park. “Frozen 2” opens in U.S. theaters on Nov. 22, 2019.

  • Exciting Updates Coming to Star Tours — The Adventures Continue

    Exciting Updates Coming to Star Tours — The Adventures Continue

    We’re excited to announce that starting December 20th ‘Star Tours – The Adventures Continue’ is getting another update to include scenes from The Rise of Skywalker!

    Fans of the saga will recognize the ocean moon Kef Bir, which we got glimpses of in the trailers for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. It seems that this is where parts of the Death Star fell after it’s destruction, and where a major showdown between Rey and Kylo Ren will take place.

    Disney has partnered with Lucasfilm and Industrial Light & Magic to update the attraction with new and exciting destinations in the past. The last update for this ride was November 2017, when the mineral planet Crait and the Resistance outpost on Batuu were added.
    Passengers who board the Starspeeder 1000 never know where in the galaxy their pilot C-3PO will take them, and the addition of new scenes will add to the already 384 ride combinations!

    This update will include ‘Star Tours – The Adventures Continue’ at Disneyland® Resort, Walt Disney World® Resort, Disneyland Paris and Tokyo Disney Resort. Starspeeders will be heading to Kef Bir, and possibly other secret locations, soon! Which Star Wars characters are you excited to see along the way?

    With Galaxy’s Edge opening and all the new Star Wars stuff coming to Disney, now is to perfect time to contact me at Enchanted Kingdom Vacations with Kimberly and start planning your next Star Wars adventure!

  • New Disney Villian Tumblers Released by Tervis are Wickedly Cool

    New Disney Villian Tumblers Released by Tervis are Wickedly Cool

    Now you can serve up a drink as hot as Hades or as cool as Maleficent with the new Disney Villains Tervis Tumbler collection.

    For $34.99 you can sip your favorite brew from some of Disney’s most iconic villains, no cauldron necessary.

    Each of the new Disney Villains tumblers by Tervis holds 20 ounces of hot or cold liquid and come with a locking lid. Take a look at the four different designs below:

    Stainless Steel Maleficent Tumbler with Hammer Lid – $34.99

    Stainless Steel Evil Queen Tumbler Hammer Lid – $34.99

    Stainless Steel Ursula Tumbler with Hammer Lid – $34.99

    Stainless Steel Hades Tumbler with Hammer Lid – $34.99

    These new Instagram-worthy Disney villain tumblers will definitely you into the Halloween spirit and if you buy all four you can get $10 off. Which one is your favorite? Let us know in the comments.

  • Now Casting Families for New Disney Quiz Show Coming to Disney+

    Now Casting Families for New Disney Quiz Show Coming to Disney+

    Casting has now begun for Disney Obsessed Families of Four who love Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar and more for a new Disney Trivia Game Show!

    They are looking for the biggest Disney fans all over the country, ages 8 and UP. They network is the Disney+ streaming service.

    They are looking for FUN GROUPS OF FOUR Family Members. Take a look below for full details and sign up information:

    KIDS AGE 8+ – SIBLINGS – COUSINS – NEWLYWEDS – IN-LAWS – SPOUSES – PARENTS – GRANDPARENTS – AUNTS / UNCLES – STEP PARENTS – and It’s ok if the a few family members are in a different state as long as they know and love something in the Disney family!

    If you are are FAMILY by law or by blood and you LOVE: Disney / Marvel / Star Wars / Pixar / The Simpsons / National Geographic TRIVIA then they want to meet you and give your family the chance of a lifetime!

    The shoot will be during the Month of March 2020 in LA, but they are casting nationwide and they cover travel and hotel as well. Take a look below for info on sign up.

    To sign up, just head to the “Now Casting” Page at theoldschooltvs.com by clicking HERE.