This ride will feature Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy in an all new adventure in Disney’s first east coast Marvel attraction! You can expect the unexpected with this ride, because it has an all new Omnicoaster system and Disney’s first reverse launch!
Tickets for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will be available on May 18th! And guests staying at Disney World hotels can book tickets on May 12th. Make sure you get your tickets as soon as possible, because this fan-favorite event is sure to sell out!
Memorial Dayis coming at the end of the month, and while we’ve seen the holiday draw massive crowds to the parks, we’ve also seen it bring some pretty big sales! While Memorial Day might not be the wisest time to visit the parks if you’re not a fan of crowds, it’s a great time to be on the lookout for Disney sales!
2021 Memorial Day Crowds in Magic Kingdom
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There are a lot of complaints about Genie+ at Walt Disney World, with one of the biggest being that return times at Hollywood Studios are frequently in the afternoon and evening. With that in mind, I tested a DHS Park Hopping day to see how much I’d be able to accomplish using Lightning Lanes to […]
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We got some Halloween news AND goodies this week!
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is coming back this fall, Nighttime Safaris are back, face painting in space?! And Terry Crews is now a part of the MCU?!
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Are you still getting “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” stuck in your head on the daily? Well, there are now A LOT of ways to interact with the Disney hit, Encanto in the parks!
Encanto composer Lin-Manuel Miranda previously mentioned that he had pitched an idea for an Encanto attraction to Disney CEO, Bob Chapek. And, in a new interview with Insider, Miranda spoke more about the possibility of an Encanto attraction actually happening.
In the interview, he said, “It was funny because everyone’s like, ‘Will there be a sequel? Will there be a show?’ and I said, ‘I want a ride before I want any of that.’” And, although Miranda said he didn’t have any details, he confirmed that Disney is working on something for an attraction. “The Imagineers are on it,” he said. “I don’t know what they do or where they live, but I know they’re on it.”
Encanto Photo Op at Animal Kingdom
Say what!? It’s REALLY happening?! In his previous interview about an Encanto attraction, Miranda pitched his idea of how the attraction might work. He shared, “I talked to him [Chapek] and said, ‘I know there’s a world in which this casita lives in a theme park and we get to actually walk through it in real life,’” Miranda said.
So, it sounds like we could be walking through THE casita in the future in Disney! Of course, we’ll keep an eye out for any additional details on the potential attraction, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest!
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Fievel’s Playland remains closed for refurbishment at Universal Studios Florida. Construction walls now enclose the playground’s slide.
Temporary fencing blocks guests from accessing the playground, while blue construction walls can be seen inside.
The walls are around the water slide’s exit on the ground.
The grey netting is a permanent fixture, but curved white pieces have been staged around the slide.
There is no announced reopening timeframe for Fievel’s Playland.
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Welcome to the merchandise roundup for April 28, 2022! Each new day brings new merchandise to Walt Disney World, and we know you don’t want to miss a thing, so we gather new releases here. This week we visited Disney’s Hollywood Studios, EPCOT, Disney Springs, Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and Disney’s Contemporary Resort; let’s look at our discoveries.
Sour Balls – $5.49
We found this and the other candies below in Celebrity 5 & 10 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Sour Gummi Disney Characters – $5.49
Sugar Free Gummi Disney Characters – $5.49
Cotton Candy – $3.99
This cotton candy was in Mickey’s of Hollywood.
Faux Potted Plant – $34.99
This faux plant includes a white and blue pot decorated with Mickey heads.
This was in Creations Shop at EPCOT.
Minnie Fedora – $29.99
This straw fedora is patterned all over with red, white, and black flowers, Minnie heads, and polka dots.
It has a black ribbon around the center.
Minnie’s autograph is on the bow of the ribbon.
This was also in Creations Shop.
Disney nuiMOs Winter Sports Outfit – $12.99
This outfit from the Disney nuiMOs winter sports collection includes a T-shirt, pants, and ice skates.
The shirt has a snowflake on the center. It is grey and blue, while the shorts/pants are blue and black.
The skates are black with white blades.
This was also in Creations Shop.
Princess Keychain Set – $19.99
Also in Creations Shop was this set of five keychains, perfect for sharing with friends.
Each keychain has a crown charm and a circle charm.
The crowns are translucent and sparkly.
One crown is yellow, with a rose charm for Belle. Another keychain has a blue crown and glass slipper charm for Cinderella.
The others are dark pink with a dragon for Mulan, light purple with a sun for Rapunzel, and blue with a lily for Tiana.
The circle charms and key rings are gold. We also found these in Sunset Club Couture at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Minnie Hoodie – $54.99
This pullover hoodie is white but patterned all over with colorful flowers and images of Minnie Mouse.
The hood has a white ribbon drawstring.
This hoodie and the apparel below were all found in Creations Shop.
Minnie Shorts – $36.99
These shorts have the same pattern as the hoodie above.
Minnie & Mickey Top – $36.99
This top is a light tie-dye of white and pink.
It’s tied at the front.
Mickey and Minnie, their noses together are embroidered on the front with colorful flowers.
A larger version of the same image is on the back.
Mickey Shorts – $36.99
These long shorts are tie-dye white and blue.
They have a drawstring waist.
Mickey is embroidered on one leg.
There’s an open pocket on the front.
They have one zip pocket on the back.
Figment Magnet – $14.99
This EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival magnet features Figment and the outline of a Spaceship Earth shrub.
It reads “Grow with imagination.” It’s available at Creations Shop.
R2’s Repair Shop Youth Tee – $19.99
This teal youth tee features R2-D2 and C-3PO on the front.
C-3PO is saying, “Excuse me sir, but that R2 unit is in prime condition, a real bargain!” Next to them it reads “R2’s Repair shop & Information Retrieval.”
A logo for the 45th anniversary of “Star Wars” is on the back.
This and the two “Star Wars” shirts below were in Creations Shop.
“Star Wars” Tank – $24.99
This white tank has a rectangle on the front filled with black, green, and blue designs.
The “Star Wars” logo is at the center and it features the helmets of Darth Vader, Boba Fett, and Stormtroopers as well as R2-D2 and Yoda’s face.
Stormtrooper Tee – $24.99
This black tee has a white neckline.
A Stormtrooper helmet is pictured in the center, below a lime green stripe and atop blue designs.
The back features the back of a Stormtrooper helmet.
Grogu & Butterfly Figure – $9.99
This figure of Grogu from “The Mandalorian” with a blue butterfly was in Tatooine Traders at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Tie-Dye Mickey Tee – $36.99
This tie-dye tee features Mickey front and center.
The Walt Disney World logo is stamped across his chest. His shorts and shoes are colorful tie-dye, while the shirt is blue and white.
This and the mug below were in World of Disney at Disney Springs.
Good Vibes Only Mug – $14.99
This tie-dye mug reads “good vibes only.”
It’s blue on the inside.
The other side features Yax from “Zootopia.”
Disney nuiMOs Cottage Core Outfit – $12.99
This first cottage core outfit includes a faux straw hat, blue shirt, yellow suspenders, and brown pants.
It and the other Disney nuiMOs cottage core items were in World of Disney at Disney Springs.
Disney nuiMOs Cottage Core Outfit – $12.99
This outfit has a hat with a wider brim, a white blouse, and brown shorts.
Disney nuiMOs Cottage Core Outfit – $12.99
This dress is blue, patterned with yellow and white flowers.
It includes a blue headband with one large flower on it.
Disney nuiMOs Cottage Core Accessories – $12.99
This set includes a blue gingham blanket, wrapped with a flower-patterned ribbon, and a picnic basket.
Orange Bird Apple Watch Band – $34.99
In the MaDe kiosks of Tomorrowland Light & Power Co., we discovered this personalizable Orange Bird Apple Watch band.
Daredevil Phone Case – $29.99
Also in MaDe kiosks is this phone case featuring Matt Murdock a.k.a. Daredevil in a red silhouette. It reads “I’m a really good lawyer,” one of his lines from “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” It is also personalizable.
Stitch Purse – $24.99
This Stitch crossbody purse was in Moana Mercantile at Disney’s Polynesian Resort.
It is circular, with flat straw sides and blue pleather curves. Stitch with a guitar and flowers are embroidered on the front.
It zips closed.
The interior lining is covered in tropical flowers.
“Relax and Recharge” Pet Bed – $44.99
In the Emporium at Magic Kingdom, we found this light blue pet bed.
Mickey is pictured relaxing in the center with the words “relax and recharge.”
The sides are patterned with rainbows, stars, moons, suns, and Cinderella Castle.
50th Anniversary Lionel Train Car – $149
Also in the Emporium, we found this new 50th anniversary train car by Lionel.
It connects to the Walt Disney World 50th anniversary train by Lionel.
The car is blue and decorated with images of Main Street, U.S.A.
Behind the Main Street buildings, the windows show images that must change when in movement.
Some of the images are more Main Street buildings, Cinderella Castle, and “it’s a small world.”
We also saw images of Donald and Goofy.
The car is also decorated with the 50th anniversary logo and fireworks.
Mickey Ice Cream Bar PopGrip – $16.99
This white PopGrip features a Premium Mickey Ice Cream Bar with a bite taken out of it.
We found it at both the Emporium in Magic Kingdom and Pin Traders in EPCOT.
Orange Bird Watering Can – $19.99
This blue watering can features an Orange Bird advertisement printed on the sun.
It reads “Florida Orange Bird,” “Zest in Show,” “Think Orange,” and “Kissed by the Sun.”
Orange Bird’s face is emerging from a tree with World Showcase in the background.
The other side features the logo for the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2022.
This watering can and the one below were in Port of Entry at EPCOT.
Mickey Mouse Watering Can – $19.99
This can is a mint green color.
It’s covered in gardening materials, insects, and flowers.
Mickey is pictured next to a “How to garden” list.
Limoncello Tote – $39.99
This blue tote is part of the “limoncello” lemon collection from the Italy Pavilion at EPCOT.
It features three lemon slices against a white design, creating Mickey’s head.
Stripes of more Mickey lemons run down the sides.
It includes a lemon-shaped keychain reading “adoro il limoncello!”
The interior is patterned with lemons.
It has built-in handles and an adjustable strap.
This and the purse below were in La Bottega Italiana.
Limoncello Crossbody Purse – $39.99
This flat purse features another Mickey head made of lemon slices.
It reads “Limoncello saluti!”
It has a blue rope strap.
The interior is light blue with white, yellow, and dark blue designs. It has a magnetic closure.
“Star Spangled” Tee – $29.99
This red shirt was in Bay View Gifts at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.
It features Mickey, winking. His ears are covered in stars and “Star spangled” is around him.
“Turning Red” Deluxe Figurine Playset – $29.99
This playset includes nine figurines.
Her three friends, Abby, Miriam, and Priya, are included and ready to rock out.
There are two large figurines of Meilin in her red panda form, making different faces.
Other figurines include Meilin’s parents.
There are two versions of Meilin in her human form: one with black hair and one with red hair.
We found this playset in Fantasia at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.
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Yesterday we reported that a new Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge-themed virtual reality experience is coming to Disney Springs! Today, Disney Parks Blog shared more details on the experience including the limited time dates!
Meta Quest, ILMxLAB – Lucasfilm’s award-winning immersive entertainment studio – and Disney Parks are excited to continue their collaboration by bringing the Meta Quest 2 preview of Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge to Disney Springs West Side from May 2 through July 21.
The hands-on preview will showcase a short version of ILMxLAB’s virtual reality experience Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge, which expands the world of Batuu like never before! Once inside the Quest 2 headset, you’ll be immersed within sweeping 360 views of the Star Wars galaxy. The adventure takes place on the outskirts of Black Spire Outpost on the planet of Batuu, which you may be familiar with from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the immersive epic lands at Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.
The story features both new and iconic characters from the Star Wars galaxy. Gameplay was designed for a variety of players – from Star Wars fans to VR gamers – at home on Quest 2. In Part 1 of this action-adventure experience, you take on the role of a droid repair technician operating near the Outer Rim. When a group of pirates attack and you crash on Batuu, you’ll discover that anyone in the galaxy can become a hero. Then, continue your epic journey with Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge-Last Call, the recently-released expansion. This new add-on gives you the opportunity to expand your virtual reality adventures on the Outer Rim and experience more eras in the Star Wars galaxy.
Fans who complete the experience will also receive giveaways and have the ability to purchase a Meta Quest 2 onsite. Those who attend on May 4 can receive an exclusive poster featuring the Guavian Death Gang cell operating on Batuu and their merciless leader, Tara Rashin.
For a limited time, this complimentary preview experience will be offered daily, noon – 10 p.m., at Disney Springs West Side. Reservations may be available. A Meta Quest staff member will assist you on-site with reserving a time to come back to participate or direct you to queue inside the building, based on availability. Visit DisneySprings.com/metaquest for more information.
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The price of reusable tote bags has been raised by $1 at Universal Orlando Resort.
There is a small tote and a large tote, which were previously $3 and $5 respectively. They are now $4 and $6. These teal and gold bags are available at shops in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, but the standard Universal reusable bags have also increased in price.
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We have great news for Annual Passholders! Extra benefits are coming that we don’t typically get. Pause in Annual Passholder Sales When both Disney World and Disneyland closed in March 2020, many changes took place. Among those was their annual pass programs. At one point, you could not purchase new passes for either coast for several months. In […]
