A notice was sent out to all Walt Disney World guests a few minutes ago that tonight’s 8:00p.m. performance of “Fantasmic!” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been cancelled.
Guests across Walt Disney World received the following notice on their My Disney Experience app a short while ago.
It reads “Important Entertainment Update We would like to apologize that the 8:00 PM presentation of “Fantasmic!” has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience.”
A reason or explanation was not given. Technical issues are a frequent culprit for show cancellations. The show is also prone to cancellations due to being held outside and the temperamental nature of weather in Florida, although no extreme weather is currently forecast in the area.
As of press, the 9:30 p.m. presentation of “Fantasmic!” is still scheduled at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Stay tuned as this story develops.
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Sad news for fans of 1900 Park Fare, the character dining buffet location at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will remain closed for refurbishment.
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Reportedly, when now-former CEO Bob Chapek took over the Parks & Resorts division in 2015, he felt that the Grand Floridian was not up to standards. The comparisons to a Four Seasons didn’t befit the current state of Walt Disney World, and so it was no longer suitable as the flagship resort. But rather than shift focus to another resort hotel, the company decided to make changes.
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D23 will be hosting D23 Beyond the Sea this April to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Pixar’s “Finding Nemo.”
D23 Beyond the Sea: 20 Years of “Finding Nemo” will take place on April 2 and April 3 at Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, California.
Tickets will be $75 for General Members or $50 for Gold Members (plus a $7 processing fee). Tickets will go on sale Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET at the links below.
Venture “beyond the sea” with D23 during our undersea celebration of FindingNemo’s 20th anniversary! Join D23: The Official Disney Fan Club at the Aquarium of the Pacific in commemorating some of our favorite fish, both on-screen and off with this exclusive experience. And here’s the good news: You have two opportunities to join the fun—this event is happening two nights in a row, on April 2 and 3, 2023.
Guests may check in starting at 4:45 p.m. at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, CA, and find their seats in the beautiful Honda Pacific Visions Theater. At 5:30 p.m., guests will be treated to an informative presentation about the real-life fish featured in the film, hosted by the Aquarium of the Pacific animal care team, followed by a special big-screen presentation of Finding Nemo. After the screening concludes, guests will be released into the main halls for private aquarium access so they can explore the Aquarium’s breathtaking indoor exhibits until 9:30 p.m.
Café Scuba and Blue Whale Café Coffee Cart, as well as the Pacific Collections Gift Store, will be open for guests to make purchases after the film’s conclusion.
DETAILS EVENT INCLUDES:
After-hours entrance to the Aquarium of the Pacific’s indoor exhibits from 7:45 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Educational presentation from Aquarium of the Pacific Animal Experts
Screening of Pixar’s Finding Nemo
A commemorative keepsake
You will be required to show a photo ID. Members will be required to show their D23 Membership Card.
The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Aquarium of the Pacific and will last until approximately 9:30 p.m. Registration will open approximately 45 minutes before the start of the event, located at the outside entrance to the Honda Pacific Visions Theater. Please do not arrive before 4:30 p.m.
Parking will be available in the structure for an additional $8 per car with a validation from the Aquarium.
NOTES
D23 Members may reserve a ticket for themselves and up to three (3) guests. Each attendee must have a ticket in their possession for entry.
There are a limited number of tickets available. D23 Members will be required to enter their D23 membership login details when purchasing tickets. D23 Members who do not bring their membership card and tickets may not be admitted to the event. Membership card may be a physical card or a digital membership card found in the D23 App.
Guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a Guest 18 years of age or older to attend this D23 event.
Ticketed Members and guests who do not attend the event forfeit their place, as well as all experiences, benefits, and gifts associated with the event. D23 Members must be present or guests will not gain admittance to the event.
All D23 Events are subject to change without notice. There are strictly no cancellations or refunds, and tickets are not transferable.
Video or audio recording of any kind will not be permitted during the presentation and screening.
PLEASE BE ADVISED: Filming, photography, and other recording will take place at the Aquarium of the Pacific during the event you will be attending. By entering the premises, you irrevocably consent to and authorize Disney Worldwide Services, Inc., its affiliates, successors, and assigns (collectively “Disney”), to photograph you, make sound recordings of you, and use such photographs and recordings throughout the world, for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity, including, but not limited to, television broadcasts and home entertainment products, including, but not limited to, home video and DVD. All such photographs and sound recordings will be the sole property of Disney.
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Although the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts has come to an end as of yesterday, a visit to the park today revealed a surprise — the beloved Figment popcorn bucket is still available in a new location!
A stroll past the Imagination Pavilion popcorn cart revealed our purple dragon pal has escaped both his attraction and the Odyssey Pavilion where the bucket was sold this year. He’s still available with the EPCOT40 strap for $25 along with the 50th Anniversary bucket, and there was a small but tolerable queue to bring him home.
The beloved purple dragon debuted to pandemonium and insanely long lines when the Figment popcorn bucket exploded in popularity during the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. Guests waited up to seven hours to score one of the beloved treat collectibles, leading to Disney ultimately requiring guests to mobile order the collectible. This requirement returned this year for part of the festival, but the hype? Not so much. While he did sell out on the first day, stocks were replenished quickly. Near the festival’s end, Disney lifted the mobile order requirement, and now it seems they may have in fact over-ordered as he’s being sold past the festival’s end.
There’s no word on how long Disney will offer the Figment popcorn bucket past the end of the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, so if you still haven’t been able to bring one home, now’s your best chance!
Will you rush down to EPCOT for a Figment popcorn bucket? Let us know in the comments below!
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20 years ago a clown fish father-son duo swam their way into our hearts and their blue tang friend taught us to ‘Just Keep Swimming!’ Yes, that’s right, Finding Nemo is 20 YEARS old (nothing like that little fact to make you feel ancient ).
This members-only event will happen on April 2nd and 3rd at 5:30pm at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, CA.
Tickets are tiered according to your D23 membership, with the General Member ticket running $75 + a $7 processing fee per ticket. Gold Member tickets are $50 + a $7 processing fee per ticket.
Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage in Disneyland
Both types of tickets will go on sale Thursday, February 23rd, 2023, at 10AM Pacific Time, or 1PM Eastern.
Guests can start to check in for the event at 4:45PM at the Aquarium of the Pacific and find their seats in the Honda Pacific Visions Theater. Then, members will be treated to an informative presentation about the fish from the Finding Nemo film, followed by a special presentation of Finding Nemo.
Finding Nemo!
After that screening, guests will get PRIVATE aquarium access to explore the aquarium’s indoor exhibits until 9:30PM. There will also be some limited snack spots and a gift store open so guests can make purchases. And guests will get a “commemorative keepsake.”
Art of Animation’s Finding Nemo Outdoors!
Members may reserve a ticket for themselves and up to 3 additional guests, with each guest needing a ticket to enter. Members MUST bring their D23 card and ID in order to be admitted.
Again, tickets go on sale on February 23rd, 2023, at 10AM Pacific Time, or 1PM Eastern, so mark those calendars!
This event could be a special experience for really big Finding Nemo fans! But if you can’t make it, don’t worry. There are more D23 events on the way for 2023 — just be sure to check back for updates.
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There are all kinds of events that take place at Disney World. You might be familiar with their Christmas celebrations and Halloween festivities, but there are OTHER special events that take place that you may have NEVER heard of.
Mardi Gras took place on February 21st, 2023, and French Quarter went ALL-IN on the celebration! We were able to see some of the festivities in the afternoon, but we want to thank our friend Krista (@disneykismet on Instagram) for sharing some of her photos of the celebration with us!
Let’s Celebrate!
The place to go for all things Mardi Gras is Disney’s Port Orleans Resorts. Here, guests can sample delicious treats, listen to jazz music, and enjoy other festive events at Riverside and French Quarter.
Don’t Forget About the Music
The centerpiece of the event is the golf cart parade, which winds through Port Orleans Resort — Riverside and French Quarter. But this isn’t your ordinary, run-of-the-mill parade; the “floats” are made of decorated golf carts, each one put together by Cast Members!
How Cool Is That?!
This tradition began over ten years ago and can take weeks or months to put together. Each year the parade has a central theme for them to follow, and this year the theme is “The Legacy of Walt Disney World Resorts,” a fitting choice for a year full of anniversary celebrations.
Polynesian Village Resort-themed float
Several of the golf carts have been decorated to represent different Disney World resorts. Cast Members from across Port Orleans Resort are involved in the parade, but this year’s theme gave them a chance to show their love for other Disney resorts! Check out this amazing float inspired by the Wilderness Lodge.
An impressive float inspired by the Wilderness Lodge!
It’s even more amazing on video!
This float from the Mardi Gras parade at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter has a secret…it’s a model of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, but can you guess what the secret is?
New to the festivities this year is the ability for guests to take photos with the floats at the end of the parade and meet the Cast Members that created these masterpieces.
How Amazing Are These?!
Also, the riverboat connecting Riverside and French Quarter has been specially decorated for the day, so keep an eye out for that!
Aside from the parade, fans can also pick up some drinks and snacks to celebrate Mardi Gras.
Snacks
We spotted a King Cake and a special beignet.
King cake
Disney shares that there is a special Mardi Gras pin available for purchase as well.
Here’s a full look at the schedule of festivities so you know what to plan for in upcoming years.
Festivities
Later in the afternoon, we spotted Tiana meeting guests at the hotel.
Tiana
And there you have it, a special celebration you might have NEVER realized takes place in Disney World!
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Cast Members made the floats! How magical 
