Part of the magic of a Disney Vacation Club Member Cruise is the ability to get a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most anticipated Disney projects on the horizon. With less than a month until the June 14th premiere of Pixar’s Inside Out 2, one of the can’t-miss presentations was “The ‘Joy’ of Production Design […]
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The former Cinnabon and Quiet Flight Surf Shop stores in Universal CityWalk Orlando have been completely gutted just a month after they permanently closed.
The front walls of both storefronts are gone. Only a sliver of white and aqua paneling remains on the former Cinnabon façade. When we checked earlier this month, exterior demolition had barely begun.
Everything has been torn out of the interiors, leaving only support poles. The Billabong wave photo op is also gone.
A dumpster full of debris is inside the Quiet Flight location.
Cinnabon and Quiet Flight were located right next to the Universal CineMark. Their closures and demolition are to make way for an unannounced new experience.
Temporary Cinnabon carts are available outside the movie theater and at Fresh Eats in the security hub. A permanent Cinnabon kiosk will be constructed elsewhere in Universal CityWalk soon.
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There are a bunch of new Pandora charms themed to “The Lion King,” “Deadpool & Wolverine,” and more at Walt Disney World. We found the charms at Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom.
The new “The Lion King” collection features two Simba charms, a Simba leather bracelet, a Murano glass charm, a Timon and Pumbaa set, and a gold ring. The collection is also available on DisneyStore.com and on the Pandora website.
The Timon and Pumbaa set ($115) includes two sterling silver dangle charms, each with “Hakuna Matata” etched on the bails. The characters are depicted on mostly flat charms with enameled detailing and color. The Timon charm is 12.5mm H x 8.4mm W x 1mm D and Pumbaa is 13mm H x 11.6mm x 1mm D.
The Simba bracelet is made of dark and tan brown leather braided together. The sterling silver clasp is shaped like Rafiki’s drawing of Simba, with “Remember who you are” etched on the back.
The Simba charm ($95) is a sculpted 14k gold-plated bead with enameled detailing. It’s 9.4mm x 13.4mm x 7.6mm. The Nala charm ($95) is similar but with rose gold plating and green eyes. It’s 10mm x 13mm x 8.5mm.
The Murano glass charm ($60) is a bead charm with an amber Murano glass core. Sculpted sterling silver on the sides depicts Simba, Timon, Pumbaa, and tropical leaves from the film’s “Hakuna Matata” scene. It’s 13.5mm H x 13.4mm W x 9.2mm D.
“The Lion King” ring ($85) is not available on DisneyStore.com but is available on the Pandora site. Like the Simba charm, it’s 14k gold-plated. It features an intricate design of African animals in a row, including Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa. It’s 1.7 mm deep and 7.8 mm tall.
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Both the Deadpool and Wolverine charms are sterling silver with metallic-effect enamel details. The basse-taille technique is used on the Deadpool charm to create the woven pattern of his red body suit. Wolverine wears his classic blue and yellow suit, with his claws crossed over his chest.
The Wolverine charm is approximately 18.4 mm H x 9.2 mm W x 7.2 mm D. Deadpool is 19 mm H x 11.5 mm W x 8.2 mm D.
This Mickey and Minnie charm is a Disney Parks exclusive. The slider depicts the mice in Mickey’s car, as seen on Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disneyland.
The sterling silver charm is all silver tone except for the shell of the car, which is red.
These sculpted dangle charms are sterling silver with enamel detailing. Donald is depicted throwing an angry fit. The only color on his charm is the blue of his sailor hat and shirt and the red of his bowtie. He’s 13.5mm H x 7.9mm W x 12.7mm D.
Daisy’s bow and shoes are bright pink with glitter accents while her shirt is lilac purple. She’s 15.9mm H x 6.1mm W x 4.2mm D.
The Donald and Daisy charms are also available from Pandora as a duo set for $150.
This bead charm depicts Alice sitting in a giant teacup, à la Mad Tea Party. The Chesire Cat lounges on the saucer in front of the cup. It’s silvertone except for the pink exterior of the cup.
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A sneak peek of “Inside Out 2” is now playing at Walt Disney Presents in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Outside the theater, guests can also view concept art and maquettes for the film.
A poster for the sneak peek is at the front of the park.
“Inside Out 2” will be in theaters on June 14.
Banners featuring Joy and Anxiety hang on a lamppost near Walt Disney Presents.
The marquee of the exhibit advertises the sneak peek.
The movie poster is also at the entrance of Walt Disney Presents.
The theater showing the sneak peek is at the end of the Walt Disney exhibit. Giant “Inside Out 2” posters decorate the theater doors.
One display case in the theater lobby features “Inside Out 2” concept art and maquettes (and a falling sign).
There are signs with information about the film, artwork, and characters.
In the world of Inside Out and Inside Out 2, the animators represent each emotion with a signature color. Only Joy (Amy Poehler) features multiple colors, including a pop of blue in her hair that alludes to the hint of Sadness that has been with her all along.
This piece shows the five original “Inside Out” emotions looking out at a wasteland.
In this artwork, Joy, Fear, Disgust, and Anger are gathered around something glowing.
Disgust, Fear, Joy, and Anger walk down a road filled with yellow creatures and spotlights.
This piece depicts the five emotions falling from the headquarters of Riley’s mind.
On the left is a look at long-term memory, featuring hundreds of colorful orbs on shelves. On the right is Joy in headquarters.
This piece shows Joy walking among floating orbs.
The three maquettes on display depict three of the new emotions.
Meet Riley’s new emotions!
ANXIETY (Maya Hawke) is always prepared for the worst-case scenario!
EMBARRASSMENT (Paul Walter Hauser) would prefer if you didn’t notice him.
ENVY (Ayo Edebiri) only wants what Riley doesn’t have.
ENNUI (Adèle Exarchopoulos) doesn’t care about anything… except their phone.
There are three large maquettes of Ennui, Embarrassment, and Anxiety.
This description of the film is on a sign:
For Riley (Kinsington Tallman), starting high school comes with new challenges and complicated emotions! When Anxiety (Maya Hawke) takes control of the Headquarters, Joy (Amy Poehler) and the other emotions find themselves on an adventure to protect Riley’s Sense of Self. In high school, Riley’s emotions guide her as she pursues new goals, like joining the varsiety hockey team and making friends with the popular Val Ortiz (Lilimar).
There are sketches of Riley as a teenager taking selfies.
This artwork depicts Envy with different expressions.
This artwork shows the different stages of Ennui. A note reads “Nose slides down w/ gravity.”
Embarrassment is always trying to hide his face.
Here, Anxiety is shown with different pained expressions.
In this artwork, the old emotions are trying to close a door on the new.
Another piece shows more of teenaged Riley.
This concept art depicts a hockey rink.
There is artwork of Riley’s new friends and teammates, including Val Ortiz.
This piece depicts the headquarters of Riley’s mind under construction.
Some more stylistic pieces show emotions at the control panel.
“Inside Out 2” is expected to be a big success for Disney and Pixar.
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We’re sure you’re aware of all the great festivals you can attend at EPCOT, and we bet you’re very familiar with the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, which is set to happen this year from August 29th through November 23rd.
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin
But did you know that there’s ANOTHER Food and Wine festival at Disney World? This one doesn’t even require you to buy a park ticket! It’s the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic, and dates for this festival have officially been announced.
This year’s Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic will run from November 15th through November 16th. Although this event doesn’t require a park ticket, it is a ticketed event, but for the price of a ticket, you get UNLIMITED food and beverages from restaurants at the Swan, Dolphin, and Swan Reserve. Yep, all you can eat and drink! In 2023, the event ran from 5:30-9PM on both days
Food and Wine Classic
In addition to booths for each of the Swan & Dolphin’s restaurants, there are also themed areas with even more food and drinks. Last year’s themed areas included The Beer Garden, For the Love of Florida, Carnival Corner, and Chinatown.
For the Love of Florida
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin has not yet released ticket prices for this year’s event, but last year, tickets were $185 per person for unlimited food and beverage tastings on the Causeway. You’ll also find live entertainment performing in the Dolphin clamshell fountain each evening. The event also includes seminars you can attend for an additional cost on wine tasting, pasta making, craft cocktails, and more!
Il Mulino Booth
Last year, the festival also offered two VIP experiences: VIP Champagne and Dessert Party at the Swan Reserve and a Master Sommelier-led Grand Tasting. Note that these are additional paid options you can add. Guests planning to stay at the Swan and Dolphin for the event may call 888-828-8850 to learn about room discounts, too. Note that you’ll still have to buy your tickets separately.
Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic
This event is great if you want to spend an evening outside the parks indulging in some delicious food and wine. Menus for the Food & Wine Classic will eventually be released, too, so you can plan what you want to eat ahead of time. We’ll be sure to share those as soon as they’re available. There is a LOT of food to try (and again, you can try it all with your ticket to the event), so we recommend not filling up at the parks the day you plan on attending.
Rosa Mexicana food booth
Stay tuned to DFB for more.
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Have you ever stopped and thought about how many rides there are at Disney World?
Hollywood Studios
When it comes to those rides, you’ve got options for everyone whether you’re looking for spinning rides, simulators, or of course, roller coasters! There’s one thing that you may not have ever thought about though — some of the rides can be downright UNSETTLING! Let’s go over some of them so that you can decided whether or not you’ll hop on them on your next Disney World visit!
As we said, we’re going to go over some of the most unsettling rides at Disney World!
This one is arguably the most “spine-chilling” ride in all of Disney World. The Tower of Terror plunges riders into a haunted hotel with a dark history.
Tower of Terror
The eerie ambiance, coupled with sudden drops that leave your stomach at the top of the tower, makes this a must-ride for thrill-seekers and a HUGE no-go for the faint of heart.
While the Haunted Mansion is more whimsical than terrifying, its spooky theme and ghostly inhabitants can be unsettling for your younger kiddos.
The Haunted Mansion
The eerie narration and chilling special effects don’t help in that regard, but they do set a mood that’s just creepy enough to make you think twice about what is hiding in the shadows.
Don’t be fooled by the swashbuckling theme! The dark ride features sudden drops and a particularly scary section at the beginning that plunges you into complete darkness.
Pirates of the Caribbean
Also, the dim lighting and sudden cannon blasts can startle young ones (and us young-at-heart folks too!).
Mission: SPACE offers two levels of intensity, but even the milder Green Mission can still feel claustrophobic.
Mission: SPACE
If you opt for the Orange Mission, you’ll experience a simulated space launch with intense G-forces that can leave you weak in the knees and a little green around the gills. Overall, it can be an exhilarating experience and an unsettling one.
This immersive experience starts off at an eleven by dropping you right in the middle of a galactic conflict from the get-go.
Rise of the Resistance
While the thrill of being captured by the First Order and escaping their clutches is exciting, the intense action and realistic effects can be pretty overwhelming, especially for younger or more sensitive guests.
Space Mountain is a classic dark ride that will have you zooming through the darkness at high speeds with unexpected twists and turns, which, understandably, is both exhilarating and unsettling.
Space Mountain
The disorienting lack of light combined with the speed can leave you screaming and with wobbly legs as you step back into the daylight.
If you thought Space Mountain was intense, this high-speed launch coaster with its upside-down loops and tight turns might have you screaming for mercy (or maybe singing along to Aerosmith?).
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
The inversions, corkscrews, and darkened tracks make for a disorienting (albeit thrilling ride) that’s not for the faint-hearted.
This roller coaster through the Himalayas throws in a harrowing backward segment, a surprise drop, and a rather imposing (albeit non-moving) yeti.
Expedition Everest at night
It’s definitely an exciting ride, but its unpredictable nature and the imposing yeti might be a bit much for some guests.
©D23
That was just a bit on the Disney World rides that we find to be the most unsettling, and we’d love to hear more from you!
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Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation.
Whether you’re a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever!
What are the most unsettling rides at Disney World in your opinion? Let us know in the comments!
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We’re getting closer to summer, and you know what that means — hot days in Disney World!
Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom
The Florida heat can be intense, and the humidity that comes with it makes it even more relentless. When you visit the Disney World parks in the summer, you gotta be prepared for the weather. That means dressing for the hot days and knowing that it’s not only yourself that can overheat but also your phone and other electronics. Luckily, we’ve found a solution for keeping your phone cool, even when you’re constantly using it in the HOT parks.
Disney has made it so that your phone is a very important part of your theme park vacation. From dining reservations to Genie+ and so much more, the Disney World app is practically a requirement for a smooth trip. Unfortunately, this means you’ll likely have your phone out most of the day, and on days when it’s extremely hot out, that heat can be detrimental to phones.
©Disney
It can be frustrating when you’re trying to use your phone but it suddenly overheats. That’s why we were so excited we we found these small, attachable cooling fans for phones! We weren’t sure how they would do, so we tested one out for ourselves.
Black Shark Phone Cooler
This is the Black Shark phone cooler, and it attaches right to the back of your phone. It’s about the size of any MagSafe charger that you might attach to your phone for extra battery life (also useful in the parks!). We also noticed that it’s very lightweight, which is great when you have to carry it around all day.
It fits right on the back!
The fan cools down the phone by blowing air all across it, which helps prevent the battery and screen from overheating, similar to the fan on your computer. This is much more convenient than having to stop your day to go into a building with air conditioning and put an ice-cold bottle of water on your phone (trust us, we’ve been there). While we hope you DO take breaks to cool yourself down and stay hydrated, we don’t want you to have to stop your fun just because of your phone.
Small and Lightweight
In the dead of summer, we’ll be SUPER thankful to have this little fan on the back of our cell phones. It’ll make a world of a difference when we’re trying to take pictures, book lightning lanes, and keep tabs on wait times. It’s important to keep your phone cool and working, so consider a convenient little fan like this one for your next trip!
It’s a lifesaver!
We’re here to help make your next trip to Disney World magical, so stay tuned to DFB for more Disney tips and tricks!
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Major changes are coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
This upcoming expansion will bring even larger crowds to Animal Kingdom
After months of rumors, and talk of blue sky possibilities, Disney has confirmed elements of the massive upcoming expansion to Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. With everything confirmed so far, there is one attraction we’re dreaming of…
Rumors of Disney expanding Animal Kingdom by repurposing the area that currently makes up Dinoland U.S.A. have been going strong for years, with fans considering numerous different concepts. Finally, at the Destination D23 event in September of 2023, Josh D’Amaro – the president of Disney Experiences – confirmed that Disney was considering additions inspired by Encanto and Indiana Jones – which would likely take over Dinosaur, consider it uses the same ride system and track layout of Indiana Jones Adventure -for the area.
We’ll miss Dinosaur, but we’re not opposed to this
During the same event, Imagineering head Bruce Vaughn said of the development of the land, “Imagineering has been talking about stories from this part of the world; Encanto with Indiana Jones just rose to the top. They give us so much to play with. We have a long way to go now and a lot more to discover. But our team here in Florida is all over it.”
We’d be THRILLED!
Disney Imagineering finally confirmed some details about the expansion in early April, when the organization posted a video on Instagram with the caption, “Travel with us to the Yucatán Peninsula, one of the many locales where we’ll draw inspiration for Tropical Americas, the exciting update coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom! “
Within the video, Neal Emery, Principal Landscape Designer at Walt Disney Imagineering, explains “We recently took a trip down to Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula to study culture, art, and the archeology of the Mayans. Imagineers build 3D models to help visualize the stories that we’re trying to tell, to bring the fantastical and magical to life.”
WaltDisneyImagineering Instagram
While neither Encanto or Indiana Jones are confirmed, the fact that both have been name-dropped so often, combined with the fact that both fit the Tropical Americas theme – the former is set in Columbia while the latter had many adventures in South America – it seems like it’s only a matter of time until they’re confirmed.
However, this is still one ride we’re dreaming of for the area:
A thill ride based on The Emperor’s New Groove – which is set in the Peruvian area of the Incan Empire – that culminates in a massive “Pull the lever, Kronk!” scene. Come on, admit you would LOVE that just as much as we would!
Disney
Kronk ride aside, the massive expansion coming to Animal Kingdom should prove to change the Walt Disney World Resort FOREVER. Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on its conclusion.
Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation.
Whether you’re a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever!
Which element of Animal Kingdom’s upcoming expansion are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments below.
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