Disney+ Hotstar in India to Premiere New Bollywood Films on Streaming Service Starting July 24th

After its successful launch in India, Disney+ Hotstar is bringing the magic of Bollywood blockbusters and its biggest stars directly to millions of smartphones in the country. What’s Happening: Starting Jul. 24, Bollywood fans will be able to watch the premieres of some of the most-awaited movies of 2020 featuring India’s most loved actors, starting […]

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Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea Welcome Guests Back: See What It’s Like to Visit the Reopened Parks

Another international Disney destination reopened today with Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea welcoming Guests back today for the first time since closing on February 29th. The resort reopened with new health and safety guidelines including temperature screenings, mandatory face coverings, and more. Click here to learn more about Tokyo Disney Resort’s health and safety requirements. アンバサダーホテル再開、ゲストお出迎え!!#TDR_now pic.twitter.com/9fQhL5S4xF […]

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Walt Disney World Cast Members Blocked Out Through September 2020 for Theme Park Access

Cast Members looking to return to the magic on their days off will find that Cast block-out calendars for Employee Self-Admission, Main Entrance Pass, and One Day Park Hopper Guest Tickets have been updated to reflect a full block-out through September 2020. At this time, the calendar does not extend past September. Park attendance will be managed via the Disney Park Pass reservation system. To enter a park, both a park reservation and valid Cast Admission are required. Cast Members who […]

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#DisneyMagicMoments: Celebrate the Anniversary of Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with a Special Slinky Dog Dash Video

It was two years ago today when Woody, Jessie, Buzz Lightyear and the rest of our “Toy Story” pals welcomed us into Andy’s backyard for the grand opening of Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios here at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.

To commemorate this toy-riffic occasion, we’re offering a very special ride on one of the land’s signature attractions, Slinky Dog Dash – a never-before-seen, 10-hour ride! Yes, you read that correctly … TEN HOURS! Just push play on the video below and let it draw you in to an oddly satisfying, soothing experience as good ol’ Slink continues to dash across your screen over and over again.

This video is also a great way to get ready for the reopening of Disney’s Hollywood Studios on July 15, when Toy Story Land will once again invite you to become an “honorary toy” and play with Andy’s best buddies in a sprawling adventure. After you finish zooming around the land on Slinky Dog Dash, you can take a twirl on Alien Swirling Saucers, play classic carnival games in 4D inside Toy Story Mania!, or grab a bite at Woody’s Lunch Box.

Until then, enjoy this special ride on Slinky Dog Dash and keep checking back with us here at the Disney Parks Blog for even more #DisneyMagicMoments.

Walt Disney Imagineering Names Barbara Bouza President of Business Operations, Design & Delivery

Walt Disney Imagineering, the creative engine behind the memorable Disney theme park experiences found around the world, announced today that Barbara Bouza has been named President, Business Operations, Design & Delivery, overseeing daily operations, development, and project delivery. Bouza will join the Walt Disney Imagineering senior leadership team under president, Bob Weis, and will oversee a highly talented, interdisciplinary team of creative and technical experts from a wide range of backgrounds. In this role, she will work collaboratively with stakeholders […]

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Walt Disney Imagineering Announces Barbara Bouza as President, Business Operations, Design & Delivery

Bringing more than 25 years of groundbreaking design and strategic planning experience to the Walt Disney Company, Walt Disney Imagineering has announced Barbara Bouza as President, Business Operations, Design & Delivery What’s Happening: Walt Disney Imagineering, the creative engine behind the memorable Disney theme park experiences found around the world, announced today that Barbara Bouza […]

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PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tokyo Disney Resort Releases Official Reopening Video

Today, after months of unprecedented closure, Tokyo Disney Resort is welcoming back guests for its grand reopening! Closed since February 29th, Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea is reopening to Guests under severely limited capacity and increased health and safety measures. While we are on the ground reporting on the reopening, Tokyo Disney Resort has released these incredible images from around the parks, as well as a heartfelt video showing the entire resort grounds coming back to life for the reopening. […]

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Mermaid Hair, Don’t Care! Disney Cruise Line’s Mermaid Tail Cookie Recipe is Perfect for All Sea Dwellers!

Ahoy, swashbuckling pirates and mermaids! Grab your beach towel and your flip flops! #DisneyCruiseLife at Home just dropped a mind-blowing cookie recipe to add to your summer to-do list.

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You’ll be singing sea chanties while you mix up these mouth-watering Mermaid Tail Cookies! No need to make your own crustacean *ahem* creation, we’ve got the recipe for you right here!

Follow along with the recipe from Disney Family below and make a splash with these yummy treats! While you’re at it, don’t forget to try this Chocolate Soufflé recipe or these Guava Glazed Ribs recipe from Disney Cruise Line too! We think these recipes are perfect for going under the sea.

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Ingredients

  • Batch of chilled sugar cookie dough (homemade or store-bought)
  • Flour
  • Rolling pin
  • Wax paper
  • Baking sheet
  • Cooling rack
  • Kitchen knife
  • White cookie icing
  • Candy necklaces or other small candies
  • Colored sugar (optional)
  • Food decorator pens (optional)

Helpful Tip

If the store-bought brand of dough you use is too soft to hold the cookie shapes during baking, you can knead in a little extra flour to stiffen it before rolling it out.

Directions

  1.  Print the template from the Disney Family website and cut it out. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness, then use the template and a knife to cut out mermaid tail cookies. Bake the cookies according to the recipe directions and let them cool.
  2.  Working with one cookie at a time, spread cookie icing on the tail fin. Then spread more icing on a 2-inch section of the tail just above the fin and gently press candies into it, arranging them close together to resemble scales. Continue frosting and decorating the rest of the tail a section at a time until you reach the top. Or, you can simply sprinkle colored sugar on the icing in place of the candy.
  3.  Set the cookies aside until the icing hardens. Then use food decorator pens to embellish the tail fins with colorful lines, if you like.

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There you have it! We think these cookies are fit for a Mermaid Princess! Plus, they are the perfect substitution for all the Mermaid Cupcakes that we miss so much. These cookies should tie us over until we make it back to Magic Kingdom!

Want more amazing Disney recipes? Head here for the full list of the BEST Disney recipes out there!

Did you make the mermaid cookies? Let us know how they turned out!

Transportation Options that Will and Will Not be Available to Guests when Walt Disney World Parks Reopen

We are counting down the days for Disney Parks to reopen and we have all of the details on what transportation will and will not be available to guests. Will you be able to ride the monorail to Magic Kingdom and Epcot? Is the Skyliner running between Hollywood Studios and Epcot? Read on and we […]

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Take A Virtual Trip to Hawaii With This Aulani Gear Now Available ONLINE!

Whether you’ve been to Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa (located on the Hawaiian island of Oahu!) or are dreaming of your chance for a tropical vacation, shopDisney has some awesome new merchandise for you.

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Check out this beautiful, Disney-character adorned Aulani gear!

First we have these $34 double-walled tumblers. Decorated with either Mickey or Minnie’s face, they are a great way to keep your drinks cool!

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If you’re a coffee drinker, these $20 mugs are super-cute! Just looking at it makes us feel like we’re on vacation, AND it’s dishwasher safe!

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We love buying Christmas ornaments that remind us of our favorite vacations!

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For $20, these Mickey and Minnie ornaments would also look great on a Disney-theme tree!

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And who doesn’t love a cuddly plush to hold? Mickey holds a guitar to play soft island music.

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Minnie Mouse is holding her sweet, shaved ice treat! Both plushes cost $35.

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Finally, what vacation is complete without a great set of ears? This adorable $30 headband has sequins and plumeria flowers!

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Whether or not you’ve been to Aulani, you can enjoy a little bit of Hawaii at home. Sitting around the house with our ears on and sipping from our Minnie Mouse tumblers will definitely make us feel like we’re on vacation! Buy these great items now on shopDisney.com!

Learn How to Hula Dance from an Aulani Disney Cast Member!

Which new Aulani item is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!