New Retro Mickey & Friends Ombre Mugs Available At Epcot!
Start your day with your favorite beverage on one of these Mickey & Friends Ombre Mugs we found at Epcot! They are $14.99 each and will be a great addition to your kitchen.
New Mickey Mouse Hand Soap Dispenser Spotted At Animal Kingdom!
Whoever said washing your hands was not fun didn’t have a Mickey Mouse Hand Soap Dispenser! We found this fun dispenser at Animal Kingdom for $19.99, you can also get it online at shopDisney.
The hand soap dispenser features bright blue colors and Mickey Mouse artwork on the front, but the real fun part is the Mickey icon pump head that creates Mickey shaped soap! Plus it has a fresh citrus scent you will love.
Disney Shares a First Look at The Villas Coming to the Disneyland Hotel!
Disney has shared more details on the all-new Villas coming to the Disneyland Hotel including a first look at the Jungle Book & Princess and the Frog Rooms that will be available to guests. Also be sure to check out the amazing Grand Villa Suite which goes right to the top of my Disney Bucket list for sure!
Get ready to experience the magic of Disney storytelling like never before at The Villas at Disneyland Hotel, opening at the Disneyland Resort this September.
The Villas at Disneyland Hotel will blend timeless Walt Disney Animation Studios classics with contemporary designs, delicately curating a celebration of Disney history in the place where it all started—the Disneyland Resort. This will be the fourth tower at the Disneyland Hotel, located just steps from the Downtown Disney District.
From the moment you catch a glimpse of the 12-story tower’s colorful façade, every space will immerse you in discovering the creative storytelling process, bringing some of your favorite Disney stories to life like never before in a variety of themed accommodations.
You can discover the “bare necessities” alongside Baloo and Mowgli in a newly imagined duo studio inspired by “The Jungle Book.”
The dreamy deluxe studios sleep up to four guests and are themed to the tales of “Sleeping Beauty” or “The Princess and the Frog.”
If you’re looking for more space, you and your family can spread out in a one- and two-bedroom villa, sleeping up to five and nine guests, respectively. Check out these gorgeous rooms inspired by the vibrant colors of “Fantasia” or “The Princess and the Frog.”
These villas include a washer and dryer, comfortable living area, plus a full-size kitchen equipped with all the cookware you need to bring the flavors of Tiana’s cooking right into your own space!
Fill your vacation with even more enchantment in a multilevel three-bedroom Grand Villa. Sleeping up to 12 guests, the magic and artistry of Disney is sprinkled throughout every space.
The first floor features a full-size kitchen, large dining area, and a double-sided fireplace connecting the living area to a private outdoor balcony. The first floor is also home to the primary suite, inspired by “Bambi.”
And after you’ve explored the countless Disney stories on the first floor of the Grand Villa, you can venture up a spiral staircase to discover the delightful details of the second floor, which features two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms inspired by “Frozen” and “Moana,” as well as a full washer and dryer.
Reservations for The Villas at Disneyland Hotel can be made beginning on March 15th for Disney Vacation Club Members by contacting Member Services at (800) 800-9800 and on March 16th for Disneyland Resort Magic Key holders by contacting (714) 956-6425.
Villas are limited in availability, and restrictions apply. Subject to change or cancellation without notice.
Bookings will open to the public on March 17, 2023, subject to availability. You can make your reservation online at Disneyland.com/VillasDisneylandHotel or by contacting (714) 956-6425.
Every step you take will be magical while wearing these new Mickey Mouse Crocs! We found them at Animal Kingdom for $64.99, you can also order yours online at shopDisney.
The design is very simple with a neutral black color and a surprised Mickey on each shoe. They also come with a Mickey Mouse and Mickey & Co. Jibbitz charms on both shoes plus adjustable heel straps in blue with “Mickey & Co.” artwork in green.
Definitely a cute and simple design for those Disney fans that want a more subtle touch of magic!
Disney Offering Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Discount to Cast Members
Disney Cast Members can now get up to 50% off a standard cabin on select Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser voyages from March through June!
Eligible Cast Members and Retirees can save on select dates of a 2-night stay on the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser! Cast Members can bring up to three guests in one cabin.
For full details and pricing, Cast Members should check the Hub for more information.
Also announced this week, Disney is offering Cast Members 50% off merchandise purchases on shopDisney through February 26th and in the parks through March 7th.
Disney100 Decades 1930’s Collection Inspired By The Band Concert Will Arrive On March 20!
Get ready because the Disney100 Decades 1930’s Collection will arrive to shopDisney next month! We recently got merchandise inspired in the 1920’s with Steamboat Willie as the main inspiration, and now we move forward to the next decade in the history of The Walt Disney Company.
Based on the previous on shopDisney, the 1930’s will showcase Snow White and The Band Concert, both very important in this decade. We already have a little preview of the Loungefly backpack featuring Mickey in his conductor jacket and wand, so cute! We can’t wait to see what they have for us.
So mark your calendars and be sure to check shopDisney on March 20th at 7am PT.
Rosario Dawson Teases Release Window for Star Wars: Ahsoka
Actress Rosario Dawson has hinted that we could see Ahsoka arriving on Disney+ sometime in the fall. Dawson is also appearing in the upcoming Haunted Mansion film and has appeared in both the Mandalorian and the Book of Boba Fett. Disney has not yet shared information about the release date of Ahsoka, so Dawson’s speculation has not been substantiated.
Dawson shared her thoughts on TODAY with Hoda & Jenna saying, “Ahsoka, yeah, that’s probably gonna come out in the fall. We’re gonna have Haunted Mansion come out in August first, and I just did some beautiful Disney+ commercial voice-over. And I’m like, have I just become a Disney Princess?”
Disney has moved up Haunted Mansion to July, so Dawson’s remarks on the release schedule are already outdated. Given The Mandalorian season 3 drops on March 1st, we can look forward to an Ahsoka release date announcement soon from Disney. Dawson appeared on TODAY to promote her latest passion projects and a new documentary ‘Split at the Root.’
World Showcase at EPCOT plays host to the Festival-exclusive Outdoor Kitchens, each offering a specialty menu of creative cuisine and libations. Savor, sip, and satisfy appetites large and small!
We think all of the Outdoor Kitchens are up now in Epcot… As of the time of this writing, the official list has not been revealed ahead of the March 1st opening. Stay tuned.
Till then you can take a look at some of the new and returning food booths for the 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival.
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort cast members bring Mardi Gras celebrations to central Florida.
The sights and sounds of Mardi Gras are a staple of New Orleans culture, and as a resort themed after New Orleans, the cast members at Disney’s Port Orleans resort work hard each year to bring the celebration to life in central Florida.
The Mardi Gras celebrations at Port Orleans include themed events and activities, iconic elements such as beads, beignets, and jazz music, specially-themed recreational offerings throughout the resort, and a golf cart parade that traverses both Disney’s Port Orleans-Riverside and Disney’s Port Orleans-French Quarter. This year’s installment of the golf cart parade, a tradition that is now in its tenth year, features the theme ‘The Legacy of Walt Disney World Resorts’.
Preparing for such a large-scale event is no easy undertaking. Cast members come up with ideas for the golf cart floats and decorate them themselves, which can take weeks to months of planning. This year, for the first time, the cast members ‘floats’ will get extra attention as guests are able to take their pictures with their favorite float. Additional activities this year include a boat ride down the Sassagoula River via a specially decorated riverboat and a special edition Mardi Gras pin that is available for purchase.
Ready to plan that next Walt Disney World vacation to check out the Port Orleans resorts for yourself? Contact me today! As an agent with Destinations To Travel, my services are included at no additional cost when you book your Walt Disney World vacation package through me.
Lunch and dinner is available at Roundup Rodeo BBQ. Guests choose from a plant-based platter or a meat-based platter. The meat-based platter includes ribs, brisket, sausage, and BBQ chicken. You can see some of those offerings pictured above.
Each meal comes with a bread service of Cheddar Biscuits with Sweet Pepper Jelly. Other sides you can order include mac and cheese and fried pickles. Salads like the Rootin’ Tootin Tomato Salad are also included in the price.
There are a variety of beverages available at Roundup Rodeo BBQ. Pictured above are the Partysaurus Tex and Molly’s Frozen Iced Tea. Both are under the Lil’ Rider Refreshments part of the menu. And you don’t want to forget about dessert! Enjoy a Cupcake à la Forky or choose from delicious pies.
What are you looking forward to trying at Roundup Rodeo BBQ?
If you’d like to visit Disney’s Hollywood Studios and dine at Roundup Rodeo BBQ, contact me today! I am a travel agent with Destinations to Travel, my services are free, and I’d love to help you plan a magical vacation!
The Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando in Disney Springs Officially Opens
Drury Hotels Company welcomed the first guests to the Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando within the Disney Springs® Area on December 7, 2022. An Official Walt Disney World® Hotel, the property features all of Drury’s acclaimed best-in-class amenities and a highly sought-after location within walking distance of Disney Springs®– all with no resort fee.
An OfficialWalt Disney World® Hotel, the Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando within the Disney Springs® Area is a half mile from Disney Springs®, offers free shuttle service to all four Walt Disney World® Theme Parks, and early entry to the parks. Guests enjoy daily complimentary breakfast, Drury’s signature 5:30 Kickback® with evening snacks and cold beverages, Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, scenic views, pool-side and lobby restaurants and bars, a Market Place with a premium selection of grab-and-go items including Pizza Hut® and Starbucks®, 24-hour fitness facility, lobby business center, a resort-style saltwater pool with splash pad, and a game arcade.
“We are pleased to provide our guests the opportunity to visit the Walt Disney World® Resort with the exceptional value and customer service that Drury Hotels has provided for 50 years,” said Chuck Drury, President and CEO of Drury Hotels. “Our guests are at the very center of everything we do, and we hope to exceed their expectations with this incredible new hotel in the heart of the Disney Springs® Resort Area.”
The hotel will feature 604 rooms with targeted completion in Spring 2023. Guests can also reserve one of the 78 two-room suites, perfect accommodations for families of up to six guests. In-room amenities include a 55” smart flat screen television, mini refrigerator, microwave, alarm clock with Bluetooth and charging station, executive workspaces, and in-room safe. The Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando within the Disney Springs® Area will also offer 17,000+ square feet of meeting and event space for up to 250 persons.
For more information on the Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando within the Disney Springs® Area, visit druryplazahotelorlando.com.
Hello, fellow Disney+ subscribers and fans! Disney+ has released the latest schedule of all things old and new coming to the streaming service in March 2023. Get ready for an exciting list of content with some surprises along the way!
Here is everything (that we know of) coming to Disney+ this March:
March kicks off with the premiere of Star Wars: The Mandalorian Season 3. Once a lone bounty hunter, Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) has reunited with Grogu. Meanwhile, the New Republic struggles to lead the galaxy away from its dark history. The Mandalorian will cross paths with old allies and make new enemies as he continues his journey with Grogu. Speaking of a series from a galaxy far, far away, stream a new episode of Star Wars: The Bad Batch every Wednesday leading up to the Season 2 finale on March 29.
On Wednesday, March 8, stream the new series MPower, which salutes the Marvel women who have brought iconic heroes to life, both on- and off-screen. Two days later, stream the new movie Chang Can Dunk, which follows Chang, a 16-year-old, Asian American high school student in the marching band who bets the school basketball star that he can dunk by Homecoming. The bet leads the 5-foot-8 Chang on a quest to find the hops he needs to dunk in order to impress his crush, Kristy, and finally gain the attention and respect of his peers. Before he can rise up and truly throw one down, he’ll need to rethink everything he knows about himself, his friendships, and his family.
Livestream the NHL Big City Greens Classic on Tuesday, March 14, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on Disney+ and ESPN+; the first-ever live, animated NHL game telecast between the Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers will also be broadcast on Disney XD and Disney Channel. The alternate presentation of the game will feature real-time volumetric animation of players and teams modeled after Big City Greens characters.
On Wednesday, March 15, stream Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts Season 2 in its entirety. Disney Legend Robin Roberts hosts intimate conversations with multiple generations of Hollywood’s most inspiring women. Listen to never-before-heard stories of how each woman learned grace, found fulfillment, conquered certainty, and embraced community. Guests in Season 2 include Yaya DaCosta, Chloe Kim, Hayley Kiyoko, Loni Love, Marsai Martin, Chrissy Metz, Kelly Osbourne, Kyla Pratt, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Brooke Shields, Dionne Warwick, and Rita Wilson. Two days later, Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming, with Dave Letterman will premiere. U2’s Bono and the Edge return to Dublin with Dave Letterman, reflecting on their journey as musicians and friends. The Disney+ Original special features never-before-seen footage and interviews detailing their songwriting process and the inspiration behind their music.
Closing out the month on Friday, March 31, is the return of Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. When Walter (Alex Aiono) returns from the World Surf Tour, he’s not the same boyfriend Lahela (Peyton Elizabeth Lee) said goodbye to months before—nor is she the same girl. That becomes clear when she meets a bad boy on a dirt bike, Nico (Milo Manheim.) She’s faced with a decision: fight for what she knows is true or give new love a chance. It’s all complicated by the pressures of being a teenage doctor. Luckily, she has her family, co-workers, and best friend (Emma Meisel) to support her along the way.
Throughout the month, Disney+ will add new episodes of hit shows such as Eureka! and Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends, as well as complete seasons of classic and new series such as Doogie Howser, M.D. and Restaurants at the End of the World.
All the titles coming to Disney+ in March are listed below:
Wednesday, March 1 Eureka! (Season 1, 4 Episodes) Going Fur Gold (Season 1) Star Wars: The Bad Batch (Episode 211: “Metamorphosis”) Star Wars: The Mandalorian (Season 3 Premiere) (Episode: “Chapter 17”)
Friday, March 3 Dino Death Match The Next Mega Tsunami
Wednesday, March 8 Africa’s Deadliest (Seasons 2–5) Chibiverse (Season 1) Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (Season 1, 5 Episodes) MPower (Premiere) (All Episodes Streaming) Spidey and his Amazing Friends (Season 2, 4 Episodes) Star Wars: The Bad Batch (Episode 212: “The Outpost”) Star Wars: The Mandalorian (Episode: “Chapter 18”)
Friday, March 10 Chang Can Dunk (Premiere)
Tuesday, March 14 Disney NHL Big City Greens Classic (Livestream)
Wednesday, March 15 Doogie Howser, M.D. (Seasons 1–4) Engineering Connections (Seasons 1–2) Firebuds (Season 1, 4 Episodes) Kiff (Season 1, 6 Episodes) Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts (Season 2 Premiere) (All Episodes Streaming) Star Wars: The Bad Batch (Episode 213: “Pabu”) Star Wars: The Mandalorian (Episode: “Chapter 19”)
Friday, March 17 Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming, with Dave Letterman (Premiere) Hippo vs. Croc
Wednesday, March 22 How to Win at Everything (Season 1) Kiya & the Kimoja Heroes (Season 1, 4 Episodes) Restaurants at the End of the World (Season 1) Superstructures: Engineering Marvels (Season 1) Star Wars: The Bad Batch (Episode 214: “Tipping Point”) Star Wars: The Mandalorian (Episode: “Chapter 20”)
Friday, March 24 Witness Disaster
Saturday, March 25 Saturdays (Season 1, 6 Episodes) Secrets of Sulphur Springs (Season 3)
Wednesday, March 29 Crimes Against Nature (Season 2) Mickey Mouse Funhouse (Season 2, 4 Episodes) Incredibly Small World (Season 1) Star Wars: The Bad Batch (Episode 215: “The Summit”) (Episode 216: “Plan 99” – Season 2 Finale) Star Wars: The Mandalorian (Episode: “Chapter 21”)
