I can’t believe it, but we’re already about to say hello to October and that means Halloween is actually (finally!) around the corner. shopDisney’s Halloween Shop is open and they continue to add new head turning must-haves that are guaranteed to wow. Among the new arrivals are Adaptive Costume styles inspired by Toy Story and Aladdin. (Please note […]
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With Hurricane Ian’s forecasted path taking the storm right through Central Florida and Orlando, Walt Disney World has canceled upcoming voyages of the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. What’s Happening: As a result of Hurricane Ian, the incoming storm that is forecasted to go right through Central Florida and Orlando, Walt Disney World has announced the cancellations […]
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After a multi-year closure, we noticed Windtraders had recently started their Avatar Maker experience again.
This experience allows you to have a unique Avatar created and customized to fit you! When it first opened, two stations were available, however only one is available currently.
The station has several premade Avatar figures around the creation area. There are screens to help you create your Avatar. A Cast Member will help you create an Avatar that fits you best.
Near the side of the station, you can see several figures to show what your Avatar may look like.
Each station features a comfortable chair to sit in as you have your Avatar evaluation done. Each Avatar will have black hair, but will have a jawline, freckles, and eyebrows customized to your face.
Other customizable features include hairstyle, face markings, and eye color. Each figure takes 45 minutes to an hour to grow, and the customization process takes between five to ten minutes. Each Avatar is $79.99. Watch our original review and see the building process here.
How do you feel about this returning to Disney’s Animal Kingdom? Will you be creating your own Avatar soon? Let us know in the comments below!
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Guests that are traveling to or from the Orlando International Airport will be very interested to hear that this popular transportation service is suspending their operations for select dates. Keep reading to learn more about this update! Hurricane Ian Updates As Hurricane Ian makes its way to the Florida coastline, it is causing many delays, […]
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The Lion King will be kicking off its 25th anniversary celebration in November of 2022. This is only the third time in history that a Broadway production has reached this quarter-century milestone. What’s Happening: While two Broadway juggernauts have previously reached this milestone, The Lion King marks several historic firsts. Never before has a show […]
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Hurricane Ian is on a path to hit Florida later this week, so the state is taking several precautions in order to keep people safe.
Dark clouds over Cinderella Castle
Storm warnings and watches have been issued for many counties, and mandatory evacuations are also in place for some counties where the hurricane is expected to make landfall. In addition, some Orlando airports are going to close this week. In light of the incoming storm, Disney World’s cancelation and refund policies have been relaxed so that people can adjust their plans more easily. Now, another service is offering full refunds to those whose plans are being changed due to Hurricane Ian.
The Sunshine Flyer is a transportation service that shuttles passengers between the Orlando International Airport and Disney World. The service uses buses designed to look like 1920s train cars, and it’s one of the options that replaced Disney’s Magical Express when that service ended earlier this year.
Sunshine Flyer
Normally, the Sunshine Flyer’s cancelation policy is a full refund if you cancel or change your plans more than 72 hours before scheduled pick-up and a 100% future credit with Sunshine Flyer if you cancel or change less than 72 hours before scheduled pick-up.
On Instagram, the Sunshine Flyer announced that they will provide full refunds to anyone who needs to reschedule or cancel their reservations at any time due to Hurricane Ian. So even if you need to cancel within less than 72 hours before your scheduled pick-up, you can receive a full refund. To claim your refund or reschedule your trip, email them at [email protected].
©Sunshine Flyer
Note that Sunshine Flyer will not run if the Orlando International Airport is closed, and that airport is going to close at 10:30AM on Wednesday, September 28th. The airport has not confirmed when it will reopen. In their post, Sunshine Flyer said that they are “following the same guidelines as those outlined by Orlando International Airport and Walt Disney World. If you have specific questions, please reach out to us at [email protected].”
©The Sunshine Flyer
We’ll continue to watch for more updates regarding Hurricane Ian’s impact on Florida. If you need more information about the incoming storm and its effect on your Disney vacation, check out these posts:
Keep following DFB for all the latest updates.
Have you used the Sunshine Flyer service to get to Disney World? Let us know in the comments.
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Hurricane Ian is currently a Category 3 hurricane located in the Gulf of Mexico. The storm is expected to make landfall along the west coast of Florida on Wednesday, September 28th. In preparation, Florida officials have issued mandatory evacuations in some counties and various extreme weather watches and warnings throughout the state.
©The Orlando Sentinel
Disney World has responded to the incoming storm by closing some hotels and attractions, updating their cancelation policy, and limiting available hotel reservations. If you were planning to fly in or out of Florida (for a Disney vacation or otherwise), there’s a major airport update you should be aware of.
According to the Orlando International Airport’s website, this airport will be closed beginning at 10:30AM on Wednesday, September 28th.
©Orlando International Airport
They have not yet announced when the airlines will resume operation. Presumably, the airport will remain closed until weather conditions calm so that it’s safe to fly again.
Operational Update – Hurricane Ian
Commercial operations at MCO will cease at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, 09/28/22. Entry to all parking facilities will be closed at that same period. Please contact your airline for flight updates. pic.twitter.com/P75DooP2EA— Orlando International Airport (@MCO) September 27, 2022
In addition, the Orlando Sanford International Airport will close Tuesday afternoon after the final flight out, which is going to depart at 4PM EST (Wesh 2).
©Orlando Sanford International Airport
If you need more information about your specific flight to or from Florida, you should contact your airline directly.
Orlando Airport
If you want more information about this storm, check out the following posts:
We’ll continue to watch for more updates about Hurricane Ian, so stay tuned to DFB for all the latest news.
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If you’re hoping to visit EPCOT for the International Festival of the Holidays this year, we’ve received quite a few updates recently about the festival!
The EPCOT Festival of the Holidays!
We’ve got a list of food booths (we’ll be visiting ALL of them!), a list of entertainment options (including the holiday storytellers!), and the list of celebrities who will be narrating the Candlelight Processional. When the celebrity names were first announced, there were two spots that were left as “TBA,” but now those slots have been filled!
Thanks to our reader Joe (@schreiberjoe on Instagram) for bringing it to our attention that two more celebrity narrators have been revealed for this year. The Disney Parks Blog announcement post was updated to include narrators for the dates of November 25th-26th and December 7th-9th.
Candlelight Processional sign (2021)
On November 25th-26th you’ll be able to catch Simu Liu, who plays Shang-Chi in Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (so exciting!!), narrating the performance for the first two nights of the festival. On December 7th-9th, the celebrity narrator will be Daymond John from Shark Tank.
©Marvel | Simu Liu
We can’t wait to see these performances in EPCOT when the festival kicks off the day after Thanksgiving. We’ll keep you updated with any more news on dining packages for these performances as well.
Stay tuned to DFB for more festival updates. We’ll be there on the first day to try all the delicious eats, make our way through the Holiday Cookie Stroll, watch the holiday storytellers, and of course, see the Candlelight Processional. If you’re visiting Disney World this holiday season, we’ll be sharing all the news and announcements, so you’ll want to keep following along here on the blog and on social media!
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The fall season has only just begun, but Disney is already gearing up for the holidays. We’ve already learned that Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party will return this year, and dates are starting to sell out for that popular event. In addition, the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays will be returning!
Festival of the Holidays 2021
The Festival of the Holidays will include lots of food booths around EPCOT, a Holiday Cookie Stroll, storytellers around World Showcase, and — of course — the fan-favorite Candlelight Processional. If you want to secure your spot at this popular show, one of the easiest ways to do that is by booking a Candlelight Processional dining package. Now, Disney has released the pricing information for these packages!
The Candlelight Processional takes place at the America Gardens Theater in EPCOT’s World Showcase each night of the festival at 5:15PM, 7:00PM, and 8:30PM. A celebrity narrator tells the story of Christmas and a choir sings holiday songs.
Candlelight Processional
You can line up to get a seat at the Processional, or you can reserve a dining package, which secures your spot ahead of time. These dining packages include a holiday meal at an EPCOT restaurant (an appetizer, entrée, and dessert, or a full buffet where applicable, and a non-alcoholic drink) and a reserved spot at a Candlelight Processional performance held on the same day.
Candlelight Processional dining package in Germany pavilion
Here’s a look at the pricing for this year’s dining packages, which has increased from last year:
Candlelight Processional
Regal Eagle Smokehouse and Spice Road Table dining packages are available for same-day dining packages only. So if you forget to make reservations or decide last-minute that you want to use a dining package, these are likely the best choices! You’ll need to visit the restaurant to check for availability on the day that you’d like to book your spot at those 2 restaurants.
Regal Eagle
Reservations for the rest of the restaurants open on October 6th, 2022. You can book your reservations up to 60 days before your visit, and you’ll want to be quick — availability for these packages can go quickly. Note that Le Cellier is available this year for Candlelight Processional Dining Packages — this is the first year that this restaurant is being offered as part of these packages!
Le Cellier
We’ll continue to watch for more updates on the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, so stay tuned with DFB for all the latest news.
The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. Preorder The DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World® Holidays 2022 now!
It includes over 400 pages of must-have information, including:
As always, our e-Books are 100% guaranteed! If you don’t love it, you get your money back!
Are you going to the Candlelight Processional in EPCOT this year? Let us know in the comments.
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