Support Star Wars: Force for Change at Disney Parks Beginning Star Wars Day:
Star Wars: Force for Change is coming to Disney Parks beginning on Star Wars Day, May 4, 2016. Guests will be able to donate to Force for Change by purchasing new t-shirts that will feature the logo for "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story." The shirts will be in sizes for both adults and youth and will be the first products for the film to be released.
The Disney Parks Blog released this about how the proceeds will be donated:
"Twenty-five percent of the retail sale price of this product will be donated to U.S. Fund for UNICEF in support of UNICEF Kid Power. UNICEF Kid Power gives kids the power to save lives. By getting active with the UNICEF Kid Power Band, kids can go on missions, earn points and unlock therapeutic food packets for severely malnourished children around the world."
The t-shirts will be available at the locations inside Disney Parks:
Disneyland Resort
Disneyland park – The Star Trader and Star Wars Launch Bay
Downtown Disney District – D-Street and World of Disney
Walt Disney World Resort
Disney’s Hollywood Studios – Tatooine Traders and Star Wars Launch Bay
Disney Springs – Star Wars Galactic Outpost and Once Upon A Toy
Magic Kingdom Park – Merchants of Venus
These items will not be available on the Disney Parks online store or via the Shop Disney Parks mobile app. "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" will hit theaters December 16, 2016.
Goodbye Earffel Tower:
As expected, Disney removed the Earffel Tower, the once famous icon of Hollywood Studios, overnight. The tower which was built when the Studios opened in 1989 is being removed due to the construction of Toy Story Land.
The tower was built as to give then Disney's MGM Studios its backlot feel and stood as the park's icon until 2001 when it transitioned to the once standing Sorcerer's Hat that was taken down last year. With the construction of both Toy Story Land and Star Wars Land, the Studios is transitioning from the celebration of being in the movie to a park where guests will be experience their favorite films throughout the park.
LaughingPlace.com took this photo today with the view from inside the park:
Disneyland will be celebrating Star Wars Day next week with a day filled with festivities on May 4, 2016. First, guests may head over to the Tomorrowland Theater for a special screening of the "Star Wars Rebels" episode, "Shroud of Darkness." In the episode, our heroes Kanan, Ezra, and Ahsoka return to the Jedi Temple on Lothal to find out how the Inquisitors have continually been able to track them. The trio seek the advice of Yoda and while there they experience powerful visions that reveal the future, the past, and old friends long gone.
Jedi and Sith alike will also be able to collect special commemorative merchandise including all-new Star Wars collector glasses. Guests will also be able to commemorate the special day in a special-themed photo location. The party will then jump into light speed at 6 p.m. at the Galactic Grill Stage. Here Star Wars trivia and other special surprises will take place throughout the evening.
Join the party at Disneyland and of course, "May the Fourth Be With You."
runDisney Offering Virtual 5K Series:
Can't go to Disney to run one of Disney's runDisney races in the theme parks? Well good new, runDisney announced today a 5k series that runners will be able to choose their course whether it be on a treadmill, running or even walking through town, or at a race track. Runners will run the races virtually in three separate races or as a series that will earn them up to 4 specially designed finisher medals in the Running Shorts series. The timeframe for these races begin in just two weeks from May 15 through June 30, 2016. Here are the details from runDisney:
THE EVENT
ALL NEW! Virtual Running Shorts Series
Completion Timeframe: May 15 and June 30, 2016
Now you can experience a taste of a runDisney race in your own backyard!
For the first time ever, runDisney is going virtual with the all-new Virtual Running Shorts Series, and the whole family is invited to join the Disney fun. Walk, jog, take a stroll through the neighborhood, or run your race on a treadmill. You choose the course that's right for you! Select from one of three Mickey-themed Disney 5Ks or run all three to complete the Running Shorts Series. Four specially-designed Finisher Medals celebrating Mickey Mouse add even more Disney excitement to this brand new offering!
Whether you're a seasoned runDisney runner or a beginner ready to take the first step, the all-new Virtual Running Shorts Series is a great way to celebrate a summer filled with great Disney runs and lots of fun! Don't miss out! Register today!
Put on your running shoes and take home Mickey's yellow shoes!
Get set to bring home the all-new Mickey's Yellow Shoes Finisher Medal during the first-ever virtual runDisney Running Shorts 5K – Yellow Shoes. Themed yellow shoes in honor of Mickey's iconic footwear, this Running Shorts 5K invites you to put on your running shoes and run on whatever course you choose – through your neighborhood, on a community track, or on your gym treadmill. Run with friends, family, or head out on your own.
Dates, times, prices and inclusions subject to change.
Disney reserves the right to refuse the entry into, and/or revoke any registration for, any race for any reason in its sole discretion with refund of any applicable registration fees being the sole remedy of any such refusal and/or revocation.
*You must register for the Virtual Running Shorts Series to receive the Running Shorts Mickey Series Medal and Mickey tumbler in addition to individual race medals.
Inspired by Mickey's iconic red pants, the Runner Shorts 5K – Red Pants is your inspiration to complete a 3.1 mile run on the course of your choice. Make it a Disney adventure to remember and invite family and friends to join the fun. Best of all, everyone receives their very own, one-of-a-kind Mickey Red Pants Finisher Medal to commemorate the event.
Running Shorts 5K – Red Pants Highlights
3.1 mile run on course of runner's choosing
Proof of run not required
Share your experiences at #runDisneyShorts
Running Shorts 5K-2 Red Pants Race Participants Receive
Commemorative Mickey's Red Pants Finisher Medal*
Red Pants Digital Race Bib
Dates, times, prices and inclusions subject to change.
Disney reserves the right to refuse the entry into, and/or revoke any registration for, any race for any reason in its sole discretion with refund of any applicable registration fees being the sole remedy of any such refusal and/or revocation.
*You must register for the Virtual Running Shorts Series to receive the Running Shorts Mickey Series Medal and Mickey tumbler in addition to individual race medals.
Take home Mickey's White Glove in the final run of the summer!
The final leg in our virtual Running Shorts 5K series is the Running Shorts 5K – White Glove that spotlights Mickey Mouse's legendary white gloves. This virtual race, scheduled from June 19 through June 30, 2016, invites you to run your 3.1-mile race on whatever course you choose. Participants receive a commemorative Mickey White Glove Finisher Medal.
Running Shorts 5K-3 White Glove Highlights
3.1 mile run on course of runner's choosing
Proof of run not required
Share your experiences at #runDisneyShorts
Running Shorts 5K-3 White Glove Race Participants Receive
Commemorative Mickey's White Glove Finisher Medal*
White Glove Digital Race Bib
Dates, times, prices and inclusions subject to change.
Disney reserves the right to refuse the entry into, and/or revoke any registration for, any race for any reason in its sole discretion with refund of any applicable registration fees being the sole remedy of any such refusal and/or revocation.
*You must register for the Virtual Running Shorts Series to receive the Running Shorts Mickey Series Medal and Mickey tumbler in addition to individual race medals.
Summer's ultimate running challenge - three 5Ks, four Mickey Finisher Medals, and 9.3 miles of fun!
Experience all the magic of runDisney's newest offering with a summer chock-full of virtual runs! runDisney's Virtual Running Shorts Series combines all three Running Shorts 5Ks, for 9.3 miles of fun into the summer's ultimate run experience. Complete all three Running Shorts 5Ks within the scheduled dates and you'll earn the first-ever Running Shorts Mickey Series Medal and Mickey tumbler in addition to your Red Pants, Yellow Shoes and White Glove Individual Finisher Medals.
You must register for the Virtual Running Shorts Series to receive the Running Shorts Mickey Series Medal and Mickey tumbler in addition to individual race medals.
Running Shorts Series Highlights
Running Shorts 5K – Yellow Shoes, 5K – Red Pants, and 5K – White Glove runs totaling 9.3 miles.
Proof of run not required
Share your experiences at #runDisneyShorts
Virtual Running Shorts Series Participants Receive
Running Shorts Challenge Digital Race Bib
Special Mickey Series Finisher Medal and Mickey tumbler, along with Commemorative Running Shorts Yellow Shoes, Red Pants and White Glove Individual Finisher Medals.
Dates, times, prices and inclusions subject to change.
Disney reserves the right to refuse the entry into, and/or revoke any registration for, any race for any reason in its sole discretion with refund of any applicable registration fees being the sole remedy of any such refusal and/or revocation.
*You must register for the Virtual Running Shorts Series to receive the Running Shorts Mickey Series Medal and Mickey tumbler in addition to individual race medals.
New "Finding Dory" Short Trailer Released:
Today, Disney Pixar released a 30-second short trailer for "Finding Dory" to get us ready for the film that is due to be released on June 17. Check the teaser below:
Big Expansion Announced for Tokyo Disneyland:
Today, a huge expansion was announced by Tokyo Disneyland and the expansion is expected to be completed by 2020. What are the details you may ask of this amazing expansion? A new Beauty and the Beast-themed area that will expand Fantasyland is possibly the biggest part of the expansion. A new attraction in Tomorrowland based off "Big Hero 6." A new character greeting facility will be built at the entrance to Toontown. Finally, across the way at Tokyo DisneySea a new version of Soarin' will be built. Here are the full details:
The major attraction being built in the new Beauty and the Beast-themed area will have the newest technology and last for a genuinely incredible 8 minutes. According to the press release, guests will board enchanted serving dishes that will dance in rhythm to the film's well-known music. It will follow Belle on a romantic musical journey inside the Enchanted Castle where she dances into the heart of Beast, just in time to break the fateful spell. Also included in the new themed land will be a new shop and restaurant, details on both were not announced.
The new land isn't all that's coming to Fantasyland as a new 1,500-seat live Fantasyland Theaters will be built. It will be the first full-scale indoor theater for live entertainment at Tokyo Disneyland. According to the press release, the theater will be, "Signature Disney entertainment unique to Tokyo Disneyland and featuring the Disney Friends will be presented in this storybook theater environment."
The theater will be built near the Beauty and the Beast-themed area, towards Space Mountain and behind the new Tomorrowland attraction. That new Tomorrowland attraction will be based off of Disney's Academy-Award winning film "Big Hero 6." The first attraction based off the film inside a Disney Park.
The attraction will be much like Mater's Junkyard Jamboree at Disney California Adventure. It will be an exciting musical 'whip ride' that will swing guests unpredictably round and round. The ride should last for about a minute and a half. The attraction will tentatively open in Spring 2020.
Besides the "Big Hero 6" attraction a new outer space-themed shop will open, a first for Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, will be selling multiple flavors of popcorn. The story behind the popcorn at Tokyo Disneyland is that throughout the park that sells popcorn with crazy flavors that are supposedly amazing.
Guests will be able to meet Minnie in the new character greeting facility being built at the entrance to Toontown. Announced in the press release, "After walking through Minnie’s design studio and her work area with interactive elements, guests can meet Minnie in person, take pictures with her, and generally spend a memorable time together." Again it is set to tentatively be completed by Spring 2020.
Soarin' will make its debut across the way inside the Mediterranean Harbor section of the park and will open by fiscal year 2019. The attraction will premiere with original scenes and the newest visual images. If you notice though in the concept art the ride vehicle is much different that previous Soarin' attractions that use a hang glider. It almost looks like the flying machine developed by Leonardo Da Vinci. The attraction will be located across from Mysterious Island that is home to the iconic attraction, Journey to the Center of the Earth.
Elsewhere inside Tokyo DisneySea, "newer versions of current attractions and entertainment programs" are also being developed. Who's ready to book a trip to Tokyo Disneyland in 2020?
Details on Disney Pin Celebration 2016 Pixar Party at Disney World:
Let's celebrate 30 years of Pixar magic with a party. The Disney Parks Blog today released details on this year's Disney Pin Celebration 2016 Pixar Party. The event will take place August 26-27, 2016 at World Showplace in Epcot. Here are the details from the Disney Parks Blog:
This “totally wicked” event is slated to take place August 26 (from 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.) and August 27, 2016 (from 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.) at World ShowPlace in Epcot at Walt Disney World Resort. Join us as we celebrate 30 colorful years of Pixar Animation Studios! This award-winning studio has produced a myriad of full length feature films, shorts, (Car) Toons, and television specials full of colorful characters that we love and cherish. The pins for the Pixar Party will feature characters from “Cars” to “Brave” to “infinity and beyond.” The event team shared as many details as they could with me, so here’s the scoop!
Admission to Pixar Party is $140 per guest and includes the following:
Trading Board Games (four (4) vouchers per day)
Pixar Party Scavenger Hunt
Auction Opportunity (includes pre-production pins, artist proof pins and more)
Meet Disney Pin Merchandisers
Artist Signings with Disney Design Group Artists
One (1) $30 Disney Gift Card
Other event offerings include:
First opportunity to pre-purchase select themed Pixar Party merchandise via the Random Selection Process
Limited Edition Commemorative Gifts
Welcome Pin
Pixar Party Scavenger Hunt Six (6) Pin Gift Set (previously found on trading boards)
Goodbye Pin Set
Here’s a look at the Pixar Party event merchandise catalog. Some of these designs are absolutely “incredible!”
Hungry for more? There’s even a “Little Chef” Breakfast you can sign up for, which includes a breakfast buffet, trading time inside the Pixar Party venue (from 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.) and a limited-edition commemorative gift pin – available only to breakfast attendees. Keep in mind this package sells out fast.
Sign up for the Pixar Party beginning Thursday, April 28, 2016. Ticket Sales begin at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on DisneyParksMerchandise.com. Reminder: Event admission does not include theme park admission to Epcot but theme park admission is required to attend the event. Package limited to availability. No discounts will be offered in conjunction with this package.
So “just keep swimming” towards the Pixar Party date and in no time, you will be saying … “mine, mine, mine.”
Disney Offering Half-Price Tickets for "Disney After Hours":
"Disney After Hours" just started two weeks ago at the Magic Kingdom and already Disney has begun offering half-price tickets to its Vacation Club Members and its Annual Passholders. Members and AP holders can purchase tickets to the after hours event at the Magic Kingdom for just $75 by calling 407-560-PASS or 407-560-7277 or by simply just visiting any Walt Disney World ticket window.
"Disney After Hours" regularly costs $149. The discount comes after Disney offered members of DVC to enter the first 'After Hours' event for free after not enough tickets sold.
Remaining nights for the event are April 28, May 5, May 8, May 12, and May 19, 2016. "Disney After Hours" allows guests to remain in Magic Kingdom after it closes for a three extra hours to a limited number of guests. Included in the event are complimentary beverage and ice cream novelties.
Disney Posts Casting for "Jungle Book: Alive with Magic":
"Jungle Book: Alive with Magic" was announced last week during Disney's 'Awaken Summer' event. The night show will be a placeholder on Discover River until Rivers of Light is ready to debut at Animal Kingdom. Today, Disney posted a casting call for a group of four performers. The show will open May 27, 2016.
The casting call is looking for musicians proficient on Indian style instruments that will perform live with the vocalists and dancers of the show. Musicians must be able to play instruments such as the Tabla, Sitar, Bansuri, Dilruba, and the Ravanahatha.
"Jungle Book: Alive with Magic" - Discovery River will become the stage for a limited-time engagement show that is inspired by Disney's hit film in "The Jungle Book." The show is filled with music and special effects that celebrates the new film and the classic songs, and now will be infused with an Indian influence.
Disney Announces Live-Action Films In Development for Walt Disney Studios:
Yesterday, I didn't get to add this into the blog but Disney announced titles of its live-action films that are in development for Walt Disney Studios. After, what seems could be its biggest hit yet in live action filming with "The Jungle Book" and three more live-actions due out by March of 2017. Disney is planning on recreating many of its other classic films into live-action films for the modern audience. This includes the announcement of yes, "The Jungle Book 2." Disney announced that some of the films will be dated for release in the coming weeks and months. Here they are:
Cruella with Emma Stone set for the title role and Kelly Marcel writing.
A Wrinkle in Time with Ava DuVernay attached to direct and Jennifer Lee writing.
Jungle Cruise with Dwayne Johnson set to star and John Requa and Glenn Ficarra writing.
Dumbo with director Tim Burton and writer Ehren Kruger.
A sequel to Mary Poppins with director Rob Marshall, starring Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Maleficent 2 with Angelia Jolie set to return in the title role and Linda Wolverton writing.
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms with director Lasse Hallstrom and writer Ashleigh Powell.
The Jungle Book 2 with both director Jon Favreau and writer Justin Marks returning.
A Tinker Bell project with Reese Witherspoon set to star and Victoria Strouse writing.
Disney also announced their updated release schedule for their upcoming films:
UNTITLED DISNEY FAIRY TALE (Live Action) previously dated on 12/22/17 moves up to 7/28/17
UNTITLED DISNEY FAIRY TALE (Live Action) now dated on 4/6/18
UNTITLED DISNEY LIVE ACTION now dated on 8/3/18
UNTITLED DISNEY LIVE ACTION now dated on 12/25/18
UNTITLED DISNEY FAIRY TALE (Live Action) now dated on 12/20/19
Which of these live-action films are you most excited about? I know after how great "The Jungle Book" was I am looking forward to the live-action Dumbo as well as the sequel to "The Jungle Book" and the new Jungle Cruise movie.
Free Dining & Room-Only Discounts Announced for Disney World:
Dig in Disney World guests as free dining was officially announced this morning. Not much different then what we have been hearing but some changes in the official announcement. Dates are mostly the same with dates from August 23 - October 1, November 15-21, November 26-28, and December 10 through December 21, 2016. Disney Visa Cardholders have an earlier Dining offer where the offer begins August 14.
Booking window begins today, April 25 and the offer will be available to book until July 8, 2016. Full list of the offer exclusions include: Campsites, 3-bedroom villas, Disney's Art of Animation - Little Mermaid Standard Rooms, the Bungalows at Disney's Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, The Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort, Disney's All-Star Movies Resort, and Disney's Port Orleans - French Quarter. Disney's Port Orleans - Riverside is only available during August 23 through October 1, 2016 and not available during the dates of 11/15-11/21, 11/26-11/28, and 12/10-12/21.
Disney also announced another discount for up to 25% room-only in a "Back-to-School Savings Offer" that is available for stays most nights August 26 - November 5, 2016. The offer must be booked by August 31, 2016.
Offer exclusions include: The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, campsites, 3-bedroom villas, Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort—The Little Mermaid Standard Rooms. 25% savings for select Disney Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts; lower savings may be available for other Resort hotels.
To note at this time most rooms are unavailable for booking on the free dining offer. Between my mother and myself, we were on the phone for 2 1/2 hours (hence why the blog is so late)and finally got our free dining booked through Caribbean Beach. Only 146 days to go until I'm home.
Fulton's Crab House to Become Paddlefish in the Fall:
When Fulton's Crab House re-opens after its 6-month renovation in the fall it will be totally new restaurant under the new name, Paddlefish. The new update will include new interiors that will reflect the crisp luxury of modern yachting. A rooftop lounge will also be added that will overlook Disney springs plus an outdoor waterfront bar with a "build your own" fish boil along with private dining area.
The menu will also get a refresh that will include fresh seafood with an oyster shucking bar, Florida stone crab and Alaskan king crab, hearty steaks and chops, and classic and curated cocktails. The working paddle-wheel will also make its return to Paddlefish on the back of what was once the Empress Lilly.
Just two weeks ago, we learned the possible dates for free dining at Walt Disney World. It now appears as through another leak through several travel agencies that Disney will be make the official announcement tomorrow morning, April 25. The dates are the same as they were with the first leak of course they could be changed, but here they are again:
August 14 - October 1, 2016
November 15 - November 21, 2016
November 26 - November 28, 2016
December 10 - December 21, 2016
Guests must book between the dates of April 25 through August 31, 2016. Here are the restrictions for the deal:
Minimum 3 nights, maximum 14 nights
Must be booked with a minimum 2 day Magic Your War Ticket including Park Hopper or Water Park Fun & More option.
Can not be booked with Magic your Way Base Ticket
Guest may also upgrade to Deluxe Disney Dining Plan at a discounted rate
Offer discount is on the DDP only. No discount on Magic your Way tickets
Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter is not apart of the offer. Riverside is only available between Aug 14th to Oct 1st.
Now of course none of this is official but once it is announced (most likely tomorrow) I will have the official details here on the blog.
Dress Code Change for Palo on Disney Cruise Line:
One of Disney Cruise Line's adult-only restaurants, Palo, has recently changed its dress code to now allow jeans as long as they are in good condition and have no holes. Previously, jeans were not allowed to be worn inside the restaurant. Here is the new dress code taken from the Disney Cruise Line website:
“To preserve the elegant ambiance of this restaurant, you are asked to adhere to a dress code when dining at Palo. We recommend dress pants or slacks and a collared shirt for men, and a dress, skirt or pants and a blouse for women. Jeans may also be worn if in good condition (no holes). Please no tank tops, swimsuits, swimsuit cover-ups, shorts, hats, cut-offs, torn clothing, t-shirts with offensive language and/or graphics, flip-flops or tennis shoes."
The new dress code applies for both brunch and dinner. Disney Cruise Line's other adults-only restaurant, Remy aboard the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy, has not changed its dress code for its guests.
Disney's Next Short "Inner Workings to Play Before "Moana":
Disney's next animated short will be called "Inner Workings" and will debut at the Annecy International Animation Festival in France in June. The short will then appear before Disney's next animated film, "Moana", when it hits theaters November 23, 2016.
The Annecy International Animation Festival is one of the most prestigious and well-regarded animation festival's in the world. Disney has premiered its shorts' many times before including most recently in 2013 with its short, "Get a Horse." "Inner Workings" will be directed by Leo Matsuda, a story artist for Big Hero 6 and Wreck-It-Ralph, and produced by Sean Lurie. The short is "the story of the internal struggle between a man's Brain-a pragmatic protector who calculates his every move, and his Heart- a free-spirited adventurer who wants to let loose."
The film pays homage to Disney's animated classics of the past like 1943 wartime short "Reason and Emotion" and the Cranium Command, the 17-minute long short that appeared in Epcot's Wonders of Life pavilion between 1998-2007, with an entirely new spin.
"Moana" will also be previewed in work-in-progress sequences during the Annecy International Festival on "June 17.
PhotoPass Debuts Zootopia Animated Magic Shot at Disney World:
Disney's PhotoPass just got furrier and funnier as they give guests the opportunity join in on the fun in Zootopia with Nick Wilde when the visit Disney World. You can get a animated magic show when guests get their picture taken by PhotoPass photographer at the Magic Kingdom entrance or on Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood Studios.
All guests will be able to view the animated magic shots in their accounts before they expire. Guests must have an active Memory Maker or Memory Maker One Day entitlement to download and share them online.
Three New Food Kiosks Joining the Disney Springs Line-Up:
Three new food kiosks will be joining the Disney Springs line-up that will bring diverse cuisines and plenty of options will be opening very soon. The three new kiosks are Aristocrepes, Daily Poutine, and B.B. Wolf's Sausage Co.
Taste a variety of crepes at Aristocrepes including:
Beef with horseradish cream, red onion, baby spinach, and sharp cheddar
Vegetarian with pickled beets, goat cheese, candied pecans, and baby greens
Turkey with Brie, dried cranberries, and Dijon spread
Smoked salmon with cream cheese, capers, onion, and 'everything bagel' topping
S'mores crepe with marshmallow cream, chocolate sauce, and graham cracker crumbs
Banana with Nutella and salted caramel
Key Lime Cheesecake with white chocolate and chiffon crouton
Strawberries Romanoff with Chantilly cream and strawberries
You can pair your crepes with wine on tap, beer, or even hard alcohol sodas (Not Your Father's Hard Root Beer and Henry's Hard Orange Soda). There are non-alcoholic beverages as well including Frozen Joffrey's Frappe Mocha and hot cocoa.
The Daily Poutine will bring the Canadian classic thick-cut French Fries with four different toppings. They include: Classic, with beef poutine gravy and cheddar cheese curds; Latin with fried yucca, black beans, pulled pork, and quest fresco, Italian with Bocconcino mozzarella and Bolognese sauce; and French with mushroom cream sauce and Gruyere cheese. Pair you Poutine fries with draft beer, sangria, lemonade, or fountain soda.
B.B. Wolf's Sausage Co. will include artisan sausages that include:
The Three Little Pigs - a trio of sausages each with different toppings: Reuben, bacon-wrapped with black bean salsa and chili cheese; Portuguese sausage with pickled vegetable slaw and chili mustard
Sweet Hot Sausage - peppers, onions, and marinara
Bavarian Sausage sandwich - a mini meterwerst with braised red cabbage, spicy brown mustard on a pretzel roll
Italian Veggie Sausage - peppers, onions, and marinara
Cool off with a draft beer or fountain soda. B.B. Wolf's Sausage Co. and The Daily Poutine will open along with the Disney Springs Town Center on May 15. Aristocrepes will open on May 22.
'Force Awakens' Tsum Tsum's Arriving June 21 at the Disney Store:
There has been an awakening with Disney Tsum Tsum's as the Disney Store announced today that the "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" collections will be debuting at store's nationwide on June 21. For those who can't wait until June 21, Disney Store Japan will release the collection on May 4, 2016, the Star Wars Holiday, as part of a larger collection.
The collection will include a mini collection that includes: Rey, Rey with goggles, Kylo Ren, BB-8, Finn Stormtrooper, Finn in pilot jacket, Captain Phasma, Poe Dameron, and a First Order Stormtrooper. There will also be a big BB-8 Tsum Tsum and medium Tsum Tsum's that will include BB-8, Captain Phasma, and Kylo Ren.
Names for Toy Story Land Attractions and More Details:
On the final day of their Awaken Summer Media Event, Disney revealed major details on plenty of their future attractions, shows, and dining. First up was an update on Toy Story Land. Guests will shrink down to the size of Buzz and Woody to explore the world of Andy's backyard with their favorite Toy Story characters. Today, they announced the two names of the attractions: Slinky Dog Dash and Alien Swirling Saucers.
Slinky Dog Dash will be a family style coaster that guests will want to ride again and again. The attraction features a coaster track assembled by Andy all across his backyard with his Mega Coaster Play Kit. He's used his pretty amazing imagination so he's combined it with some of his other toys. Kathy Mangum shared a concept video of the ride that zips, dodges, and dashes around many turns and drops that Andy has created to really make Slinky and his coils stretch to their limits. Check it out:
Alien Swirling Saucers will be an attraction that has been built from a play set that Andy got from Pizza Planet. Aliens will be flying around in their flying toy saucers as they attempt to capture your toy rocket vehicle with "The Claw."
"As you rotate around the toy planets and satellites as part of the game, you’ll swirl to the beat of fun “Space Jazz” music developed just for this experience, Mangum said. The music, the lighting, and the sound effects will add to the flurry of your adventure while “The Claw” looms ominously over you."
While Toy Story Land and its two brand new attractions won't open for a while some good news on the third track at Toy Story Midway Mania was announced by Mangum. The third track will open in time for this Memorial Day Weekend so even more guests will be able to experience the popular attraction.
Update on Star Wars Land:
During today's event, Scott Trowbridge gave an update on Star Wars Land. While not much was updated we did get a look at a small clip for the battle with the First Order attraction and a look at some new concept art. We also found out that the Cantina will be a quick-serve and the dinner club that will be fine dining to the max. For the full update watch this video from The DIS Unplugged team of today's event:
Soarin' Around the World will Debut at Disney Parks Beginning June 17:
Yesterday, Disney released the first look at Soarin' Around the World, today during their Around the World event they announced just when the Soarin' sequel will be taking off at Epcot and at Disney California Adventure. Beginning June 17, guests will hang-glide across the world just a day after the premiere of the ride which will make its official grand opening at Shanghai Disneyland.
Guests will board the exhilarating aerial adventure that will immerse them in a multi-sensory experience, complete with stunning sights, spectacular sounds, and even those famous subtle scents. Guests can begin booking their FastPass+ for Soarin' Around the World tomorrow, April 21.
That's not all as the third theater at Epcot will also be opening on June 17 when the attraction re-opens. Here is the clip again where guests glide over China and Australia:
Frozen Ever After Will Debut in June at Epcot's Norway Pavilion:
While an exact date wasn't announced for the opening of Epcot's other newest attraction, Frozen Ever After, one can take a guess that it will be opening along with Soarin' Around the World on June 17. Here is the description from the Disney Parks Blog announcement today:
Frozen Ever After will take guests on an adventurous boat tour through the kingdom of Arendelle. Once inside, guests will be transported to the “Winter in Summer” Celebration where Queen Elsa embraces her magical powers and creates a winter-in-summer day for the entire kingdom. Guests will pass Troll Valley on their way up the icy North Mountain to Queen Elsa’s Ice Palace, and later on return to the Bay of Arendelle.
After guests take a ride on this amazing new attraction, they can top off their experience by visiting both Queen Elsa and Princess Anna in their new meet & greet location inside the Royal Sommerhus. The summer home of the royal sisters is inspired by a Norwegian countryside cabin.
"Finding Dory" Characters will Debut at "Turtle Talk with Crush" Next Month:
Characters from Pixar's next hit film "Finding Dory" the sequel to "Finding Nemo" will debut at Epcot's "Turtle Talk with Crush" next month in May. Some of the new characters coming to the attraction will be Destiny the whale shark, Bailey the beluga whale, and Hank the 'septopus' (a seven-legged octopus).
That's not all as Squirt, Crush's son, will be swimming by the attraction for the first time ever. You may even spot Nemo and his dad Marlin inside the show. "Finding Dory" will be swimming in to theaters June 17, 2016.
"Mickey's Royal Friendship Faire" to Open in June:
At Magic Kingdom, we just said goodbye to "Dream Along with Mickey" and soon we will be saying hello to "Mickey's Royal Friendship Faire." The new stage show in front of Cinderella Castle will debut in June. Special appearances from Tiana and Naveen from "The Princess and the Frog," Rapunzel and Flynn from "Tangled," and Anna and Elsa from "Frozen."
The show will bring to the stage fantastic costumes, lively dancing, special effects magic, and memorable musical moment including an original song, "On This Day," by songwriters Brendan Millburn and Valerie Vigoda ("Toy Story the Musical" and "Tinker Bell: The Secret of the Wings").
Here is the description of "Mickey's Royal Friendship Faire" that appeared on the Disney Parks Blog:
In the show, Mickey and his troupe of Merry Makers have been preparing to host a joyous festival and have ventured far and wide to invite friends from other lands to join their celebration. From the Land of the Bewitching Bayous, Goofy has invited Tiana, Naveen and Louis to add a little spice of New Orleans jazz to the party. From the Land of the Enchanted Woods, Donald Duck brings some new friends he met at the Snuggly Duckling, and Daisy introduces us to her special guests, Rapunzel and Flynn. Finally, Mickey shares a surprise with Minnie, as he has traveled to the Land of the Mystic Mountains to invite Olaf, Anna and Elsa, who contributes a blast of her icy magic. It all culminates in a grand dance, as the Merry Makers invite all their new friends to join in the fun on this special day in Magic Kingdom Park.
The fun will begin in June, again probably June 17, Disney is known for opening multiple things on the same day. Are you excited for "Mickey's Royal Friendship Faire."
Small Announcement:
Sorry for the blog being up late, there is a reason as I said a few days ago on Twitter, that I was trying for a trip back to the Kingdom in September. Well, that trip has become to fruition as I will be in Walt Disney World from September 18 through September 24. Only 150 days until I'm home.
