The Creators Club at Pixar Place Hotel, aka the concierge lounge, will be available to all club level guests and will offer a continental breakfast, wine and cheese receptions (okay, we’re in), beer, sparkling wine, hot bites, and desserts every evening. There will also be a dedicated concierge on site.
It also just looks REALLY nice and features concept art, maquettes, and one of the snake ride vehicles from Jessie’s Critter Carousel, a ride in Disney California Adventure.
Pixar Place Hotel club level guests will be able to start using The Creators Club on May 24th. To book a room on the club level, select “Club Level” room during the booking process. If you already have an existing registration at Pixar Place Hotel and would like to upgrade to a club level room, you can call 714-520-5050.
Pixar Place Hotel
If you’re in the area and haven’t checked out Pixar Place Hotel yet, it’s a MUST for Pixar fans — every detail here is meticulously thought out. In other words, we think it’s amazing.
According to Deadline, Raven-Symoné is extending her relationship with Disney after the end of her TV series Raven’s Home. The show ended after its 6th season and will not return for a 7th, but Raven-Symoné has entered a deal with Disney to executive produce and direct the sitcom Alice in the Palace, which has received a pilot order.
Alice in the Palace is a spinoff of Raven’s Home, starring the show’s character Alice. It will follow the same multi-camera sitcom format as its predecessor. Alice in the Palace picks up with Alice (who is Raven’s young cousin) returning to England and reuniting with her doppelganger, Duchess Clementine. It’s your classic “swapping places” storyline, where each girl will get the chance to live the other’s lifestyle for a little while.
Outside of this, there are some other new entertainment offerings Disney’s releasing as well! The Wizards of Waverly Place sequel series now has a title — Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. Disney shared photos of Selena Gomez and David Henrie reprising their roles for the new series, and Gomez will also serve as the executive producer. The internet went absolutely WILD when this show was announced back in January, so we know that plenty of Disney adults will be hyped for this one!
“The series follows an adult Justin Russo, who has chosen to lead a normal, mortal life with his family, Giada, Roman and Milo. When Justin’s sister Alex brings Billie to his home seeking help, Justin realizes he must dust off his magical skills to mentor the wizard-in-training while also juggling his everyday responsibilities — and safeguarding the future of the Wizard World.”
WIZARDS BEYOND WAVERLY PLACE – (Disney/Eric McCandless)
And finally, last year Disney announced ZOMBIES: The Re-Animated Showas a new spinoff cartoon series for fans of the ZOMBIES movies on Disney Channel. The new series has now been added to the Disney+ website and is listed as “coming soon.” So if you’re hyped for some new content with Zed, Addison, and friends, then now is the time!
We can’t wait to check out these new shows when they premiere, and we’ll keep you updated with more information as we get it! Stay tuned to DFB for the latest.
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.
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Disney is ready to celebrate Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opening soon! The ride doesn’t officially open until June 28th, but select groups of folks — like Annual Passholders, DVC and D23 Members, and Cast Members will get to preview the ride before it opens to everyone else. The D23 previews were going to be part of a special ticketed event on June 22nd, but if you didn’t already snag your tickets — we’ve got some bad news.
The D23 event and previous are now sold out for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure!This event promises that “D23 Gold Members will be able to ride the attraction again and again, then take some time to enjoy the enchanting evening ambiance of the bayou with live jazz performances and tasty treats available during this celebration of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.” It sounds like a blast!
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
But, have no fear — because Tiana’s officially opens just a few short days later. When it does, you’ll have the option of trying to snag a spot in the virtual queue or getting a Lightning Lane with Genie+!
Tiana’s testing
We can’t wait to go down the bayou with Tiana and her friends. If you’re excited, too, make sure to check out our Tiana’s Bayou Adventure tee in our online DFB store! In fact, we have a whole collection of Disney shirts — be sure to check them out before your next Disney World trip!
Check out our new Tiana-inspired merch!
We’ll be bringing you along for all the coverage of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure! Be sure to stay tuned with us at Disney Food Blog for more!
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Disney World has been hosting the V.I.Passholder event over the last month or so as a way to celebrate all the Annual Passholders. As a part of that event, some new perks like a free souvenir, exclusive lounge, increased discounts, and more popped up in the parks (mostly EPCOT).
That V.I.Passholder event is ENDING in June, which means all the bonus perks are going away. Here’s an overview of each perk that will disappear and when, specifically, it will end.
Free Stitch Magnet — Ends June 26th
Disney periodically releases new Annual Passholder magnets, which feature a different character each time. The free souvenir magnet that popped up for V.I.Passholder Days is themed to Stitch!
Isn’t it cute?
You can get your Stitch magnet (for free!) at Creations Shop in EPCOT now through June 26th. You’ll need to bring your Annual Pass card, linked MagicBand, or Disney MagicMobile pass, along with a photo ID to get the magnet.
From now through June 18th, Passholders can kick back and relax in an exclusive lounge in EPCOT! The lounge is located inside Restaurant Marrakesh (in the Morocco pavilion of EPCOT’s World Showcase).
Annual Passholder Lounge refreshments in EPCOT
You can visit from noon to 8PM each day to find free snacks and water, charging stations, and character meet-and-greets!
Increased Dining Discounts — Begins May 28th and Ends June 26th
For about a month, the Annual Passholder dining discount will be DOUBLED at certain Disney World discounts. From May 28th through June 26th, Passholders can save 20% at these restaurants:
Magic Kingdom
Be Our Guest Restaurant
Cinderella’s Royal Table
The Crystal Palace
The Diamond Horseshoe
Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen
Liberty Tree Tavern
The Plaza Restaurant
Tony’s Town Square Restaurant
Be Our Guest
EPCOT
Akershus Royal Banquet Hall
Biergarten Restaurant
Coral Reef Restaurant
Garden Grill Restaurant
Le Cellier Steakhouse
Rose & Crown Dining Room
Spice Road Table
Le Cellier Steakhouse in EPCOT
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
50’s Prime Time Café
The Hollywood Brown Derby
Hollywood & Vine
Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano
Roundup Rodeo BBQ
Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant
50’s Prime Time Cafe
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Tiffins Restaurant
Tusker House Restaurant
Tiffins
Disney Hotels
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Boma – Flavors of Africa, Jiko – The Cooking Place and Sanaa
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Resort – Flying Fish and Trattoria al Forno
Disney’s Caribbean Resort – Sebastian’s Bistro
Disney’s Contemporary Resort – California Grill, Chef Mickey’s and Steakhouse 71
Disney’s Coronado Resort – Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood and Three Bridges Bar and Grill at Villa del Lago
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa – Cítricos, Grand Floridan Cafe and Narcoosee’s
Disney’s Old Key West Resort – Olivia’s Cafe
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort – Kona Cafe and ‘Ohana
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Boatwright’s Dining Hall
Disney’s Riviera Resort – Topolino’s Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort – The Turf Club Bar and Grill
Disney’s Vero Beach Resort – Wind & Waves Grill
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge – Storybook Dining at Artist Point with Snow White and Whispering Canyon Cafe
Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts – Ale & Compass Restaurant, Beaches & Cream Soda Shop, Cape May Cafe and Yachtsman Steakhouse
Annual Passholders usually get a 20% discount on merchandise in Disney World, but for a limited time, they can save 20% on merchandise purchased online at the Disney Store, too! This perk is available now through May 24th.
World of Disney
Note that not all merchandise online at Disney Store qualifies: Some items that are created by other brands (like Citizen, Alex and Ani, Barefoot Dreams, LEGO, etc.) are not available at a discount.
There are some exclusive photo ops in EPCOT right now that will stick around through June 26th.
EPCOT
Head to World Celebration Gardens (near Dreamers Point) to find a Disney PhotoPass photographer who has special photo props and Magic Shots for Passholders. Now through May 30th, there’s a giant Mickey Mouse ice cream bar prop, and June 1st through the 26th there will be an oversized Mickey donut prop.
So if you’re a Passholder, make sure to visit Disney World before late June in order to take advantage of these discounts! And be sure to get your online shopping done before May 24th to get that online discount.
Annual Pass
Stay tuned to DFB for more updates on the latest Disney news.
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Well, imagine everyone’s confusion when we all learned that this new attraction would be a walkthrough thing where you were allowed to play with water (with is keeping with the classic edutainment theme of EPCOT). Well, the attraction officially opened in 2023, and since then, we’ve heard some conspiracy theories (okay, so we might’ve also added our own) about Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana.
It contains the soul of Dwayne Johnson
So Dwayne Johnson, who voiced Maui in Moana and will be reprising his role in the live-action Moana and Moana 2, is a pretty vital part of the Moana story, right? Well, Disney knew that they needed to include him in some way in the EPCOT attraction. So they got Te Ka (Te Fiti’s darker alter ego) to trap his soul in the Heart of Te Fiti.
Okay, this didn’t happen…like at all. But Dwayne Johnson IS all about Moana and mentions it a lot on his social media, so it’s sort of believable, right?
So one thing we noticed around the time Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana opened is that the nearby The Seas with Nemo and Friends pavilion got a change in paint color. The pavilion was painted a sand color, and the theory is that it was because you can see the building from inside the Moana attraction and its previous blue was distracting.
The Seas was repainted
Is this true? Who knows? But The Seas with Nemo and Friends did get a new paint job so that much is true.
When Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana started being tested and had early previews, there were times when other water features in EPCOT were turned off (we saw it at the Imagination Pavilion, Land Pavilion, and The Seas Pavilion). The theory is that EPCOT didn’t have enough water pressure for those things PLUS the new attraction.
Waterfall at Journey of Imagination Pavilion
Is this true? Who knows? But it makes sense, although you would think Imagineers would’ve figured that out. However, we’ve still seen times where the jumping fountains have been turned off at the Imagination Pavilion.
It IS odd that Disney chose to put a bathroom in the middle of this walkthrough attraction when rides with super long lines still don’t have bathroom access.
So there’s a thing where some people believe that the attraction closes when it rains. It IS an outdoor attraction, after all. And we all know all outdoor attractions close when it rains (or at least when there’s a storm). But this isn’t really a ride, so it’s a little different.
It doesn’t close when it rains unless there’s lightning nearby
A Cast Member told us that Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana when it will close even if it’s not raining hard if there has been lightning reported in the area (which is the rule of thumb for most outdoor attractions). That could explain why someone might think it closes if it rains even a little.
When Disney World showed off that massive Te Fiti figure in Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana, a lot of folks thought she would be one of the interactive features. Many people thought that if you waved your arms or made a certain kind of movement, it would cause Te Fiti to move in some way.
Te Fiti doesn’t move
However, as we’ve seen, that is not the case. But now we think Disney missed out on a very cool opportunity. Think at how AMAZING that Te Fiti would be if she just had a little bit of movement!
So as you can see, there has been some speculation about the ride, plus a few things we thought on our own. However, most of these things are probably untrue, but it’s fun to theorize, right?
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Disneyland Resort has announced the opening date of the Creators Club concierge lounge at Pixar Place Hotel.
Creators Club at Pixar Place Hotel
Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort
The Creators Club will officially open on May 24, 2024. We got a first look at the Creators Club when the reimagined hotel opened in January. The lounge celebrates the collaboration between Walt Disney Imagineering and Pixar Animation Studios with concept art, maquettes, and posters for Pixar attractions all over the world.
Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort
Some highlights include a Jessie’s Critter Carousel ride vehicle and “a bug’s land” light fixture. Club-level guests will enjoy snacks and beverages throughout the day at Creators Club.
Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort
Pixar Place Hotel will also host a speaker series beginning on May 25 as part of the ongoing Pixar Fest. These speakers will appear on the following dates:
“Elemental” director Peter Sohn on Saturday, May 25
“Inside Out 2” lead editor Maurissa Horwitz on Thursday, June 20
Creative director of Theme Parks of Pixar Animation Studios Roger Gould on Saturday, July 13
Hotel guests can book attendance to one of these complimentary offerings with a Cast Member at the Front Desk.
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Grandma groped Goofy. Those are the shocking allegations a cast member raised at EPCOT earlier this year, according to a recently released Orange County Sheriff’s report.
Cast Member Groped By Guest at Walt Disney World
The situation happened on February 19. The sheriff’s office confirmed Thursday that nobody has been arrested.
The report is heavily redacted, but here’s what we know.
The 32-year-old male cast member who worked as a costumed character was taking a picture around 10:30 a.m. with a family of four.
Three of the family members posed on his right while the grandma stood on his left side and put her arm around him, the victim said.
“The grandmother then placed her right hand on his ‘butt’ and squeezed her hand three times,” the report said. “During the squeezing the grandmother said, ‘Woo hoo!’”
After the photo was taken, the victim stopped the meet-and-greet to alert his attendant he had been groped. A park leader was also notified behind the scenes.
“The grandmother stated with an attitude ‘What? I guess he doesn’t want us here,’” according to the report. “The family then walked off.”
The grandma, whose name was not identified in the report, was described as being in her 60s and wearing leggings with a black Minnie Mouse shirt that read “Nana Mouse.”
A Disney photographer witnessed what happened and gave a statement to police but it’s partially redacted.
According to the photographer, “Goofy stopped the interaction with the family and was asking them to leave,” the report said. The photographer overheard the conversation among the family afterward.
“What did you do?” the father asked the grandma.
‘I didn’t do anything,” the grandma said. “Goofy wants us to leave now.”
The victim told law enforcement the grandma squeezed his butt over his costume. He wanted to prosecute her for battery.
Unfortunately, it’s not the first time Disney guests have violated and mistreated cast members. Over the years, Disney World princesses, costumed characters, and other cast members have reported visitors grabbing them inappropriately.
Tickets for the 2024 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party are now available to all guests with savings offered to Disney Vacation Club members and Annual Passholders for all dates in August and September.
