Anika Noni Rose, the voice of Princess Tiana from The Princess and the Frog, recently shared her thoughts on the possibility of a Princess and the Frog themed restaurant at the Disney parks. Rose says she’s right there with the fans about wanting to see a real-life incarnation of the
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Sara is a travel agent with Destinations to Travel, a Disney Earmarked agency. She lives in Alaska with her husband and 3 kids. Due to her extreme dislike of winter, she travels often to warmer destinations during the colder months. She visits the Disney parks and resorts frequently with her family and loves helping other families plan magical vacations. Contact her here for help with your vacation!
Uniqlo Reopens in Disney Springs
More locations in Disney Springs are reopening! Uniqlo, a Japanese apparel label located in Town Center, has reopened. The store has opened with the appropriate social distancing and safety measures in place. The store offers exclusive Disney products and special events. The clothes are functional, designed with innovative features and
Temperature Checks Required at Disney World Restaurants
As part of Disney’s new safety protocols, guests entering the Walt Disney World theme parks and/or Disney Springs have to have their temperature checked before entering. Now Disney World restaurants are requiring temperature checks as well. Guests wanting to dine at Disney World hotel restaurants will have to undergo a
Shanghai Disneyland has Resumed Fireworks!
One reopened Disney park has resumed its fireworks show! Shanghai Disneyland, which reopened May 11, 2020, began its phased reopening with no live stage shows or live performances. Recently, the park took the next step in reopening as it resumed some stage performances with the theme park’s standard social distancing
Changes to Disney World’s Hotel Reopening Schedule
Walt Disney World began it’s phased reopening earlier this month. The theme parks, Disney Springs, and some of the resort hotels are open and welcoming guests back. Disney also released a schedule for when other select resort hotels will be opening. Today we have news that Disney has made changes
Disney bans Masks with Valves or Holes
Disney has updated their face mask policy yet again. Now, guests are not allowed to wear masks that have valves and/or holes. Disney World’s policy regarding face coverings states: “Face Coverings Face coverings are required for all Guests (ages 2 and up) and Cast Members. Please bring your own face
Is Disney Working on Seasonal Star Wars Festivals?
3 Star Wars seasonal festivals may be coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. A new Star Wars book from Lucasfilm and Walt Disney Imagineering reveals details about 3 local holidays celebrated annually in Galaxy’s Edge. These holidays are Black Spire Day, Batuaan Harvest Festival,
Oogie Boogie Bash not returning to California Adventure in 2020 due to COVID-19
The theme parks at the Disneyland Resort still don’t have a set reopening date and today it’s been announced that the Halloween party at Disney California Adventure, Oogie Boogie Bash, has been canceled. Oogie Boogie Bash is a separate ticket event held on select nights at Disney California Adventure in
Public showers at Walt Disney World Resorts closed to guests
Walt Disney World guests who wish to shower after taking a dip in the pool or working out in the fitness centers will now have to go back to their hotel room in order to wash off. All public showers at the Walt Disney World Resort are closed until further
More Locations Reopening in Downtown Disney
Earlier this month the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort began its phased reopening. Two more restaurants and a new retail location are now open to guests! Tortilla Jo’s is a personal favorite of mine. Guests can savor authentic south-of-the-border specialties in a vibrant setting. My favorite at this
Cast Members help with Magical Proposal at Downtown Disney
You’re more likely to see guests browsing for Minnie ears and apparel at World of Disney than you are to witness a marriage proposal, but on July 13, guests in Downtown Disney were able to see just that! Cast members working at World of Disney in Downtown Disney at the
2021 Fall Disney Cruise Line Sailings Available to Book Soon!
In fall 2021, Disney Cruise Line will return to favorite destinations on a variety of itineraries, including sailings to the Caribbean, the Bahamas, Mexico, Bermuda, and Canada. Throughout the season, families can enjoy itineraries featuring Halloween on the High Seas and Very Merrytime Cruises across the entire fleet. We can
Disneyland Guests with Reservations Through August 22 Receiving Notification
The Disneyland Resort is pushing its closure back to August 22. Guests who have a reservation between now and then are being notified by Disney that their reservation is being impacted. These guests will need to modify or cancel their reservations. Disney is waiving all Disney-imposed change and cancellation fees
Primeval Whirl cars have been removed from the track
We recently reported that Primeval Whirl at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be permanently closing. Guests at the park can now see the ride cars have been removed from the track. Primeval Whirl opened in Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 2002 and was a steel Wild Mouse roller coaster. It was part
