Special Offers for DVC Members at Disney Springs; Classic Space Mountain Returning to Disneyland

Special Offers for Disney Vacation Club Members at Disney Springs:

Beginning May 3 and on every Wednesday for the rest of 2017, Disney Vacation Club members will receive special discounts at a different Disney Springs store each week. Members will be able to enjoy early access to a featured store from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. before the store opens to the general public. 

The store's offer will be available to Vacation Club members all day during the shopping event AND throughout the event day during the store's operating hours. Here is the list of stores through July 5 more will be announced at a later date.

• Wednesday, May 3rd, Kate Spade New York: save 15% on purchases
• Wednesday, May 10th, Origins: save 15% on purchases
• Wednesday, May 17th, Pandora Jewelry: Save 10% and receive a cosmetic bag with purchase of $100 or more
• Wednesday, May 24th, Basin: Spend $30 and get one Bath Bomb; Spend $50 and get 2 Bath Bombs; spend $150 and get a Bath Bomb Barrel
• Wednesday, May 31st, Vera Bradley: Complimentary monogramming and gift with a purchase of $100 or more
• Wednesday, May June 7th, UGG: Complimentary Disney customization (up to $35) with any purchase
• Wednesday, June 14th, Sephora: Complimentary makeover (by appointment) and gift with a $50 purchase in product; complimentary gift with a $25 purchase in product
• Wednesday, June 28th, L’Occitane en Provence*: Save 15% on purchases of $65 or more
• Wednesday, June 28th, American Threads: Save 10% on purchases
• Wednesday, July 5th, Sugarboo & Co.: save 15% on purchases

It should be noted that L'Occitane en Provence will not be open early for Members; however, the store will feature a private shopping area for Members from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

More details on the events and the offers can be found here.

Classic Space Mountain Returning to Disneyland:

Disneyland guests will be saying goodbye to Hyperspace Mountain as the classic version of Space Mountain will be returning. The classic Space Mountain will returning to Disneyland on June 1. Just days after the celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Tomorrowland favorite, Space Mountain will be back to blast off on an intergalactic adventure. 

A variation of a concept Walt Disney developed in the 1960s, Space Mountain first opened at Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort in 1975. Construction on Space Mountain at Disneyland park began soon after. The attraction went on to become a guest favorite, seeing special themed versions such as Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy and most recently Hyperspace Mountain.

 

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Official Disneyland Paris 25th Anniversary Details, Disney World's New Marketing Campaign, and More

Official Disneyland Paris 25th Anniversary Details:

Disneyland Paris officially announced plans for their 25th Anniversary that will begin in March 2017.  To celebrate its 25th Anniversary, Disneyland Paris will welcome new attractions, a brand new parade, and a breathtaking new night time spectacular. It will be a grand celebration called, "It's Time to Sparkle." Here is the complete press release:

Disneyland Paris will celebrate its 25th Anniversary starting from 26th March 2017.

New Guest experiences to include sensational new attractions, a grand celebration with the beloved Disney Characters, a brand new Parade and a breathtaking new night time spectacular. Extra surprises and features to be announced.  Join the celebration with a multitude of new shows from morning through to night where Guests are sure to be amazed! A brilliant anniversary celebration beyond your imagination awaits you during the 25th Anniversary of Disneyland Paris.

Beginning March 26th 2017, Guests at Disneyland Park will experience Star Tours: The Adventures Continue*. The new attraction will take Guests on an all-new, action-packed intergalactic voyage, all in 3D… Epic. Based on the Star WarsTM films, Star Tours will take Guests to multiple Star Wars destinations where they will interact with characters from throughout the Saga.

Every destination will offer unique surprises with journeys through the worlds of Jakku, Hoth, Tatooine, the Death Star and more! Guests will be able to enjoy the attraction multiple times without knowing where the Force may take them. And all of the storyline’s twists and turns will be random, affording Guests the chance to ride the attraction multiple times.

Guests will also be able to join the Rebel Alliance by becoming the drivers of Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain1 (Disneyland Park). The Force will be strong with this attraction, which hurtles through the Star Wars galaxy, following the twists and turns of TIE fighters and an intimidating Star Destroyer.

Also arriving in spectacular style in 2017, Disneyland Park’s new Parade Disney Stars on Parade, where favourite Disney Stars, together with stunning new floats, create magic and happiness for all. Guests will also be able to discover a new show Mickey presents “Happy Anniversary Disneyland Paris” at Disneyland Park where Mickey Mouse will start the celebration by assembling as many of his famous Friends as possible for a huge anniversary party. This festive show will take place daily for all guests to enjoy. In addition, fans of the Disney Princesses will be able to witness some of their most beloved Princesses as they host their own sparkling show The Starlit Princess Waltz at Royal Castle Stage (Disneyland Park).

Finally, as night falls, there will be another spectacular new event: Disney Illuminations. This new show, with dazzling lights, projections and breath-taking special effects, will be conducted by Mickey Mouse onto Sleeping Beauty Castle (Disneyland Park). It will transport Guests to a location where the stories of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Frozen and the motion pictures of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Star Wars and Pirates of the Caribbean will come to life before guest’s astonished eyes.

What do Mickey Mouse and his Friends hope to achieve during these Anniversary celebrations? To dazzle all guests with amazement!  This will no doubt be an opportunity not to be missed! Disneyland Paris 25th Anniversary – It’s Time to Sparkle.

Celebrations for the 25th Anniversary of Disneyland® Paris will start on 26th March 2017. More information to follow at news.disneylandparis.com

Fireworks, parades, certain shows and festivals are on selected dates and are subject to weather conditions and changes. Attractions, entertainment, shows, shops and restaurants may be closed, modified, delayed or cancelled without prior notice. For any additional information, please contact us.

It would be a dream to visit Disneyland Paris for its 25th Anniversary. I wonder if the castle will look like a birthday cake like they did for Walt Disney World's 25th...... just kidding. Will you be visiting Disneyland Paris in 2017?

Walt Disney World Begins New Marketing Campaign:

Walt Disney World has begun rolling out its new marketing campaign for 2017. The new campaign announced will be called, "The Magic is Endless." The tagline for the first campaign commercial is, "Discover the Magic of Walt Disney World Resort, Where Moments and Memories Have No Limits." Here is the first commercial for the campaign:

The magic is always endless at Walt Disney World the only question remains is: Will you be visiting Walt Disney World in 2017?

First "Moana" Clip Released on Twitter:

This morning, Twitter got a treat from Walt Disney Animation and the cast of "Moana" as the first clip from the film was released. The first clip shows Moana meeting with Maui the demigod for the very first time. Here it is:

So excited to share the very first clip from #Moana with you! 🌊🌊🌊🐓 pic.twitter.com/xCkJiVFltA

— Auli'i Cravalho (@auliicravalho) October 17, 2016

Disney's "Moana" rides the waves into theaters this Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2016.

First 'Force Awakens' TV Spot Reveals More New Footage; Disneyland Prepares for Seasons of the Force; and More

First 'Force Awakens' TV Spot Reveals More New Footage:

Earlier this afternoon, more new footage can be seen in the first "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" TV spot to air. In the 30 second clip the voice over done by Lupita Nyong'o's character pirate Maz Kanata saying, "I have lived long enough to see the same eyes in different people. I see your eyes. I know your eyes." While she is saying this though you see photos of Rey and Han Solo, but we aren't sure if it is related to the two characters.

Finn, Poe Dameron, and Kylo Ren are also seen in the clip but Rey is clearly once again the dominant  figure as she was in the international trailer released just two days ago. Rey is seen on Jakku, being held captive by Kylo Ren and the First Order, and even seen driving the Millennium Falcon. Watch the first "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" TV spot here:



Disneyland Preparing Tomorrowland for Seasons of the Force:

We are only 8 days away from Star Wars Seasons of the Force beginning at Disneyland. It appears as it is almost ready by pictures taken today in the park. Tomorrowland looks to be well prepared for the new event that is set to begin November 16. Here is what is coming:

Star Wars Launch Bay: It will be in the Innoventions area of the park and will hold meet & greets with Star Wars characters along with interactive exhibits, games, and 'historical' museum exhibits from the original films.

Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple: The updated experience will include new characters and a villain from the Disney XD television series Star Wars Rebels. 

Star Tours: The Adventures Continue: The attraction will have new scenes added from the new film. This will be added once "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" hits theaters on December 18.

Hyperspace Mountain: The classic Space Mountain attraction will be getting a Star Wars overlay for Seasons of the Force. The new attraction sign was just recently added to the park.

Star Wars: Path of the Jedi: In the Magic Eye Theater that housed Captain EO will reportedly show clips of the original films telling the story of the Jedi Knights.

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Begins Tonight at Magic Kingdom:

Earlier this week, we talked about how Disney World parks were quickly transforming from Halloween into Christmas for the holiday season. Tonight, is the very party for the annual Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party held at Magic Kingdom. Here is the map for the special event.

Also if you are not in Disney World tonight, visit the Disney Parks Blog to watch 'A Frozen Holiday Wish' live streamed at 6:15 P.M. EST. You could join the conversation while watching the live stream by using the #DisneyHolidays on Twitter.