Clear some room in your Star Wars collection because a new wave of Droid Factory figures has rolled into shopDisney. Whether you love the R-series droids, have a fondness for C-series models, or prefer the droids that are built to communicate with humanoid species, there’s a Droid Factory figure for you! (Please note this article […]
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Winner of The World Cinema Grand Jury Prize: Documentary at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, A New Kind of Wilderness chronicles a family’s plans being upended by tragedy. Director Silje Evensmo Jacobsen was first attracted to this Norwegian family through matriarch Maria Gros Vatne’s blog and photography. The film’s title comes from a blog entry she […]
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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Sunday, January 28, 2024.
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In celebration of the 65th anniversary of animated film, a new Sleeping Beauty Dooney & Bourke collection is making its debut at Walt Disney World.
The new Sleeping Beauty 65th Anniversary Dooney & Bourke collection will debut on Monday, January 29 at Walt Disney World. Two items were on display in the preview — a crossbody bag and a wallet. January 29 has special significance in Disney history, as the animated film, “Sleeping Beauty” was released in theaters on January 29, 1959.
According to the sign in the display, the collection will be available for purchase at Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom. The shop is located on Main Street, U.S.A.
The print for the collection is a light pink background with Aurora wearing her Briar Rose outfit in a number of different poses. She is surrounded by roses and her forest animal friends, including an owl, birds, and a rabbit.
Of the two items on display, the only bag option is this crossbody. It has a zip top, a front zip pocket, an adjustable strap, and a rose tag attached to the left strap buckle.
The other item on display is this wallet with a zip-around closure and a wrist strap. No prices were given at the time of this preview. Sleeping Beauty isn’t a stranger to Dooney & Bourke collectors, as late last year Disneyland debuted a Dooney & Bourke collection that features Sleeping Beauty Castle. That collection is still available on the ShopDisney website.
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Guests taking a ride on the Disneyland Railroad will have one less entry and exit point, as the New Orleans Square Railroad Station is temporarily closed for refurbishment.
News of the refurbishment has been posted to the Disneyland site, with a special notice reading:
The New Orleans Square station is temporarily closed for refurbishment, but the Disneyland Railroad is still operating. Please check back here for updates.
The walls are still up on the radio house building that caught fire in December of 2022, but now, additional work walls have gone up on the platform.
The Disneyland Railroad is currently operating as normal, making stops at all four stations — Main Street, U.S.A., New Orleans Square, Mickey’s Toontown, and Tomorrowland — however, when the train stops at New Orleans Square, guests are advised to remain seated, as no one can enter or exit at the station. The reason the trains continue to stop at New Orleans Square Station despite it being closed is so that the locomotives can take on water, and so that the three trains on the line remain evenly spaced out.
The train exit stairs at the back of the platform remain unwalled as they are still being used by Cast Members and Queenie and the Jambalaya Jazz Band, who come in and out across the station.
Continuing off the platform, scrim and more construction walls have been put up as the refurbishment takes place.
The walls wrap around the back of Tiana’s Palace and continue all the way around to the Haunted Mansion work walls featuring the attraction’s changing portraits that have gone up as the ride undergoes a grounds expansion.
A sign notifying guests of the closure reads:
New Orleans Square Railroad Station is currently unavailable. To enjoy the Disneyland Railroad, please visit Mickey’s Toontown, Tomorrowland, or Main Street, U.S.A. ADA accessible stations are located at Mickey’s Toontown and Tomorrowland.
Additional signs advertising other things to do in the New Orleans Square area are posted on the construction walls. This one suggests a stop at the Mint Julep Bar.
Another sign provides directions to restrooms, Pirates of the Caribbean, Tiana’s Palace, and Hungry Bear Restaurant.
This sign lets guests know the shopping and dining along Royal Street and Orleans Street remain open during the New Orleans Square Station construction.
Finally, another sign suggests guests make stop at Royal Street, perhaps to do some shopping at Port Royal Curios and Curiosities.
The refurbishment is likely also connected to the extensive work underway at the Haunted Mansion. The attraction is receiving a grounds expansion including an extended outdoor queue with gardens, a greenhouse, a fountain, and a gazebo. A new themed store is also under construction. Themed construction walls with a “Corruptible Mortal States” gallery of lenticular art have been installed.
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Testing continues on the long-shuttered Sky Ride at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, while new signage has revealed a new logo for the attraction. What’s Happening: The Sky Ride has been closed at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay since the pandemic closure of 2020. For over three years, fans of the park wondered whether the beloved attraction […]
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Monday, January 29, 2024 is the final day before Disney Vacation Club prices increase on 3 resorts and the current wave of promotional incentives expires.
Things are ALWAYS changing in Disney World, but that’s all part of Walt’s original vision for the parks.
Twixt Bundt Cake
This week alone, we saw the closing of a classic Disney attraction as it gets updated to reopen later this year. We got a clue that a popular character dining experience might soon return. We learned that beignets would soon be on the menu at Magic Kingdom. Disney World restaurants also saw some changes, so let’s take a look at how those menus were updated this week.
The following have been removed from the Aloha Isle menu: Raspberry Swirl Float and Raspberry Swirl Cup.
Raspberry Swirl Float
Those are the only updates here.
Here’s how Sandwiches changed at Les Halles:
Under Specialties, the Quiche Lorraine changed from $7.95 to $6.50.
Quiche Lorraine
The following changed under Viennoiseries:
Under desserts, Framboise changed from $6.95 to $7.40. Also, Pinot Noir is no longer available on the drinks menu.
Under Premium Wine, Pouilly-Fuissé changed from $19.50 to $21.50.
Le Vins des Chefs de France
That’s the only update here.
At Victoria Falls, there have been a few updates made to cocktails:
Victoria Falls
You can no longer order the 14-oz Roasted Prime Rib at The Crew’s Cup Lounge.
Crew’s Cup Lounge
That’s the only change here, though.
Here are the changes we spotted at Trail’s End:
Trail’s End
The Cayo Hueso Shrimp Pasta has been removed from the menu at Olivia’s Cafe.
Olivia’s Cafe
That’s the only change we’re seeing here.
Some wines are no longer on the menu at Amorette’s: Iron Horse Fairy Tale Celebration Cuvée and Wilson Creek Almond Sparkling Wine.
Amorette’s Patisserie
Those are the only updates here, though.
If you’re headed to Disney World soon and are concerned about menu changes, you can always keep an eye on those menus on Disney World’s website and My Disney Experience app. We’ll also keep you updated on changes, so stay tuned to DFB for more.
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The Studio Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood will celebrate its 60th anniversary this year, and one of its long-running attractions will be receiving an update to celebrate. What’s Happening: In 1964, Universal Studios Hollywood first rolled out its fleet of Glamor Trams, inviting tourists to “see film rushes of current productions, both feature and television, being […]
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