Yesterday saw a flurry of news coming out of the big “Star Wars Celebration” convention in Anaheim, and among all the Star Wars reveals, was some news on the upcoming “Indiana Jones” film. First, legendary composer John Williams came out to conduct a live performance of the “Obi-Wan Kenobi” series theme. That segued into another… Read More »LucasFilm and Harrison Ford Reveal First Image for New ‘Indiana Jones’ Film
I’ve always loved design, and as someone who also loves all things Walt Disney World, the design of Disney has a special place in my heart. EPCOT’s World Discovery (the former Future World East…which I’m sure I’ll continue to refer to as Future World East, thankyouverymuch) has had a bit of makeover recently, and I thought it would be fun for you and me to take a little look at what changes have come to the area.
There’s a new common color that guests will be able to find sprinkled throughout the area, and I really feel like it succeeds in pulling everything together nicely. It’s similar to the bright coral color found on the giant model of Mars outside of Mission: SPACE. It’s a vibrant red-orange, and it’s a bit of a fun scavenger hunt to find all of the items that have now been clad in the vibrant color.
You’ll see the red-orange used on directional signage, the Connections Eatery and Cafe entrance arches, umbrella posts, and even World Discovery’s misting fans have now been outfitted in the beautiful, cosmic color.
The makeover extends to the area’s Joffrey’s Coffee location, too. The stand now sports a futuristic theme and new sign, and features World Discovery’s new color of the moment.
The pillars that surround the area’s splash pad have also been painted, and all of the surrounding trash cans have also gotten in on the act.
Even the New Guinea impatiens planted in the raised flower beds coordinate. And you know what? That’s the kind of attention to detail that brings joy to this EPCOT lover’s heart.
I know that EPCOT is in the middle of a time of readjustment and reimagining, and it’s a bit of an old-made-new kind of moment. And it might be tempting to think that things are being overlooked or that so much change is coming that it’s simply a fragment of what it used to be. It’s touches like these that speak to the idea that the little things are still important. Cohesive theming is still present, and while you and I might argue ’til we’re blue in the face over whether or not the Guardians and the Xandarians should have moved into the neighborhood (I’m very much in favor), it’s the simple addition of a color theme that can bring you back around. It’s thoughtful, and purposeful.
And these days, we need all of the thoughtful and purposeful that we can get.
We have over a year of waiting before “Indiana Jones 5” hits theaters but Disney Parks is already starting to gear up for the new movie with new merchandise. We already saw an “Indiana Jones 5” tee at Disneyland Resort, now more upcoming merch has been revealed at Star Wars Celebration.
— IJ Adventure Outpost (@IndianaJones_ch) May 27, 2022
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The t-shirt and a ball cap were on a mannequin. In the display case were four iconic artifacts from the “Indiana Jones” films: a crystal skull, the Holy Grail, an orange stone from “Temple of Doom,” and the golden idol from the opening scene of “Raiders of the Lost Ark.”
Source: IJ Adventure OutpostSource: IJ Adventure Outpost
The stone lights up.
Source: IJ Adventure Outpost
Another mannequin was wearing an iconic Indiana Jones outfit, complete with hat, leather jacket, and whip.
Prices and release dates weren’t provided, but hopefully we will see this “Indiana Jones” merchandise in the Disney Parks soon.
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Star Wars fans are buzzing not just due to Star Wars Celebration going on in Anaheim, but also because the first two episodes Obi-Wan Kenobi are now streaming on Disney+. With the launch of the series, some new character posters were also shared. The first poster, seen above, features Reva, portrayed by Moses Ingram. There are […]
Not only do members of the U.S. Military get discounts on their Disney World park tickets, but they’re also able to take advantage of discounts on hotel stays as well!
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
This deal is reserved for active or retired members of the US Military, including the National Guard, Reservists, the US Coast Guard, the US Space Force, the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service (PHS), and the Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) can choose between a 4-day or 5-day Disney Military Salute Ticket (formerly the Disney Military Promotional Ticket).
Spouses of Military Service Members can also qualify for the special tickets if they present valid and active US Military IDs.
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
Let’s take a look at the pricing for the 5-day Disney Military Salute Ticket:
With Park Hopper Option – $349 plus tax
With Park Hopper Plus Option – $379 plus tax
With Park Hopper Option and Disney Genie+ Service – $424 plus tax
With Park Hopper Plus Option and Disney Genie+ Service – $454 plus tax
Tower of Terror
And here’s the pricing for the 4-Day Disney Military Salute Ticket:
With Park Hopper Option – $329 plus tax
With Park Hopper Plus Option – $359 plus tax
With Park Hopper Option and Disney Genie+ Service – $389 plus tax
With Park Hopper Plus Option and Disney Genie+ Service – $419 plus tax
Millennium Falcon
Tickets are available to be purchased now through December 16th, 2022 for trips beginning now through December 16th, 2022.
Military members can also Disney’s PhotoPass Memory Maker for the discounted price of $98 through December 16th, 2022! Normally, this service costs $169 when purchased in advance — this way you can download your photos for less.
Save up to 25% off stays most nights from now until July 7th, 2022 at:
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Disney’s Old Key West Resort
Disney’s Riviera Resort
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
Animal Kingdom Lodge
Annual Passholders can also save up to 20% off stays most nights through July 7th, 2022 at:
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Family Suites
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort
Coronado Springs Resort
You can also save big with up to 15% stays most nights from now until July 7th, 2022 at:
Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Pop Century
Last but not least, Annual Passholders can save up to 10% off stays most nights from now through July 7th, 2022 at:
Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House
Disney’s Beach Club Resort
Disney’s BoardWalk Villas
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Bay Lake Tower at the Contemporary Resort
This deal won’t be around for much longer, so be sure you take advantage before it’s too late!
Florida Resident Discounts
Ticket Offers
Florida Residents can get a deal on their visit to Disney World by saving up to 40% on 4-Day Tickets and 30% on 3-Day Tickets compared to the non-Florida Resident price of a 3-Day or 4-Day Ticket.
Spaceship Earth at EPCOT
No time for more than one day on your trip? Florida Residents can also save on 1-day Park Hopper tickets, too!
Specially Priced Hotel Rates
Florida Residents can also save up to 20% on select Disney World Resort hotel rooms from now until July 7th, 2022.
Florida popcorn!
Saveup to 20% for stays most nights from now through July 7th, 2022 at:
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Family Suites
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Disney’s Old Key West Resort
Disney’s Riviera Resort
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
Florida Residents can save up to 15% on select moderate Resort hotels, from now until July 7th, 2022 at:
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort
Port Orleans Riverside
Lastly, these resorts are available for up to a 10% discountfrom now until July 7th, 2022:
Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort – reopening March 31, 2022
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House
Disney’s Beach Club Resort
Disney’s BoardWalk Villas
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Wilderness Lodge
Keep in mind that proof of Florida residency is required at check-in and there is a minimum stay of 1 night and a maximum stay of 14 nights.
From now until July 7th, 2022, guests can save up to $100 a night on your trip! Savings are determined by which hotel you’re trying to book, so make sure you double-check the info below.
Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom
These are the resorts that get up to $100 per night savings:
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Disney’s Old Key West Resort
Disney’s Riviera Resort
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
Yacht Club
Guests staying at one of these hotels can save up to $40 per night on your reservation:
The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Family Suites
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
Fort Wilderness
And, if you’re staying at one of these value resorts, you can save up to $20 per night. Those are:
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If you’re counting the days until sales begin for the Villas at Disneyland Hotel, check out this selection of resort merchandise currently available in the resort’s Fantasia Shop.
If you’ve never explored the dining options at Disney World Resort hotels, you are seriously missing out!
Disney’s Grand Floridian lobby
Some of the best restaurants on property are found in Disney World hotels, like Boma, Topolino’s Terrace, and ‘Ohana — just to name a few. But, even Disney World restaurants can be closed for refurbishment from time to time. That was supposed to be the case for one hotel dining location, but now it looks as though things may have changed!
Now, it appears as though the refurbishment may have been pushed back, as when we checked the Disney World website recently we were able to see reservations up through July 4th.
Disney has yet to make an official announcement either way, but if you were hoping to dine at Narcoossee’s before it closed for refurbishment it looks like you might have a little more time to do so!
Surf and Turf from Narcoossee’s
We’ll continue to keep an eye on this and let you know about any updates! If you are looking to dine at the Grand Floridian and cannot get a reservation to Narcoossee’s, we recommend Citricos or The Grand Floridian Cafe. For the latest Disney news, don’t forget to stay tuned to DFB.
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Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is officially open at EPCOT and is as popular as expected. The virtual queue reopened at 1:00 p.m. today and was full within a minute.
Boarding group numbers reach up to at least 218, expected to board in about seven hours.
During extended evening hours at EPCOT, deluxe resort guests will have another chance to join the virtual queue at 6:00 p.m. The next extended evening hours event at EPCOT is Monday, May 30.
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