How adorable is this Disney Parks Sticky Notes Set to make work or school a bit more magical! It is created by CharmedAndCozy on Etsy for $10. You can order yours here!
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This set features a folding book with sticky note inspired in known Disney icons like Spaceship Earth, It’s A Small World, Disney Parks entrance and map and more! So cute!
Bullseye Cutout Arrives at Roundup Rodeo BBQ. Roundup Rodeo brings to life the stories, characters, and heart from the award-winning Disney Pixar “Toy Story” films. It is a place where guests shrink to the size of a toy and feel like they have stepped into a clever, whimsical world filled with beloved toys.
Roundup Rodeo BBQ opens March 23rd, 2023, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we are seeing a lot more progress on the exterior of Disney Worlds’ newest restaurant. New Tinker Toys have been placed in the courtyard. Also, a new Bullseye cutout has been added to the entrance signage.
This is in addition to theming we have previously seen placed. Including little camping lamps, hung up by bread ties, and the drawings of Jessie, and Bo Peep among others.
Reservations can be made for the new Roundup Rodeo BBQ on February 21st, 2023.
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Rustle up some tasty BBQ fare at this western-themed restaurant where you’ll see the world through the eyes of Andy’s toys.
Discover what it feels like to be one of Andy’s honorary toys. At Roundup Rodeo BBQ, you will be surrounded by Andy’s rodeo at play––everything from western towns and train station playsets.
Plus, take a gander at images of popular characters, including a larger-than-life display of Jessie riding on the back of a Trixie pull toy! You can also view a scene of Bo Peep and her sheep posed to perform in the rodeo.
Grab a meal and enjoy a whimsical kaleidoscope of toys, games and playsets!
Mosey on over for some tasty vittles at our family-style BBQ! Check back soon for more details.
Advance reservations are highly recommended. Learn when advance reservations can be made.
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We found the perfect accessory to add extra pixie dust to your style, Mickey Mouse hair clw clips created by RaphaelShopFinds on Etsy for $22. You can order yours here!
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There are plenty of colors available and two different sizes to choose from, medium and large. They are so cute!
Tower of Terror Shaft Construction Completed Drops Wait Times Drastically. For the past year, Walt Disney World has seen long wait times for The Hollywood Tower Hotel. Disney crews were hard at work fixing the shafts for the elevator lift/drop and only leaving one elevator shaft open at a time. Now that has ended, with the opening of both shafts at the same time.
Disney has finished the refurbishment of the second elevator drop in Tower of Terror and now wait times are cut in half. We have seen wait times skyrocket in the past year since construction started. Some days and in certain situations, we have seen the wait time reach upwards of 185 minutes. On average we have seen the ride times around 80-90 minutes daily.
For the past few days, we have seen the Tower queue times around 20-45 minutes at its peak time. Which leads us to try to find out why. Today we went over to Hollywood Studios and got our answer, When we noticed both sides of the tower drop opening and closing the outside doors together. Meaning Disney has opened both sides at the same time.
Below you can see both shaft doors open at the same time.
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Hurtle up and down aboard a haunted elevator-style lift. You’re about to enter… The Twilight Zone!
Step uneasily inside the infamous Hollywood Tower Hotel and find a dusty lobby frozen in time. Even the subdued hotel staff seems strangely out of another era.
Suddenly a television set springs to life and Rod Serling welcomes you on a journey into the Twilight Zone. He reveals that on a gloomy Halloween night in 1939, some hotel patrons were riding the elevator when a violent storm struck the building… and they were never seen again. The hotel closed down and has stood empty ever since.
Going Up?
Enter the rickety, elevator-style lift, strap yourself in and prepare to discover what lies beyond the darkest corner of your imagination.
Shriek in terror as you’re suddenly propelled up and down the abandoned shaft—unexpectedly dropping and rising—as you hear the sound of cables snapping and metal clanging overhead.
Will you make it back to the real world… or will you become a permanent resident of the Twilight Zone?
This attraction is based on the popular television series which originally aired from 1959 to 1964. Created, hosted and written by Rod Serling, the award-winning show—with its imaginative storylines and unexpected twist endings—was wildly successful.
The Twilight Zone® is a registered trademark of CBS, Inc. and used with permission pursuant to a license with CBS, Inc.
This attraction includes sudden, fast drops in a dark, enclosed space which may be frightening to some Guests.
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Adults and kids will love these Disney Princess Hair Bows created by EmporiumOnMain on Etsy for $7.99. You can order yours here!
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The bows are stunning! There are 20 different designs available so you will for sure find your favorite princess design, there is also the option to select the type of clip you prefer!
Karen Irwin President & COO of Universal Orlando Resort has just sent out a letter to all team members on all of the exciting things they are looking forward to in 2023 including a big bump in the Universal Orlando Starting Wage coming in June!
Last week we announced Universal Orlando Resort is Looking to Hire 2,500 New Team Members so now would be a great time to work at Universal Orlando!
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Dear Team Members,
We have so much to look forward to in 2023 as we celebrate the exciting Mardi Gras season and gear up for the summer opening of our new Minion Land at Universal Studios Florida. You all are the spark that brings our brand and stories to life, and I could not be prouder to work alongside you. I always walk away from my time visiting with you feeling energized and inspired to continue to build upon our strong Team Member first culture.
We deeply believe in our mission to provide an inclusive environment where our Team Members are proud to work and we remain committed to that focus. Therefore, we continually evaluate our compensation, perks, and benefits programs and why we are committed to engaging with and listening to you. We truly believe TSAT is more than just a survey; it is your voice that helps us build a better Universal experience.
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Wage increases and more benefits
To that end, effective June 4, 2023, we are not only increasing our starting base rate to $17 per hour, but we are increasing many of our starting rates across the business. In addition, many Team Members will receive an increase based on the new rates and their time with the company. More details about how this individually impacts Team Members will be shared in the coming weeks.
Wages are just one part of Team Member satisfaction and because of your direct feedback, we have also elevated our 401K match and tuition reimbursement programs, added compassion leave, doubled our parental leave, enhanced family planning benefits, launched the new applause recognition program, and changed Team Member comp ticket availability from block-out calendar to capacity managed based on park attendance.
Enhancing our work environment
We are also focused on elevating the work environment and have begun upgrading break areas, back of house restrooms, and have exciting plans for Team Member dining that we will share shortly. But it doesn’t stop there, our culture seeks to create a path forward that supports our Team Members, gives them an opportunity to grow and fosters a real sense of purpose and belonging.
In just a few weeks, I will be bringing leaders together to kick off the year and talk about our priorities – one of which involves making every day EPIC in preparation for the opening of Epic Universe. I am excited to share this with you and I want to again thank you for everything you do to help us successfully deliver extraordinary Guest experiences.
I am excited about our bright future!
So what do you think about the $17 an hour Universal Orlando Starting Wage?
Let the nostalgia begin! shopDisney just released at new Disney100 Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Collection and we are obsessed, everything looks super cute, take a look at order your favorite pieces before they go away:
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APPAREL
The collection features apparel options for everyone in the family, the white pullover is definitely one of my favorites featuring Oswald sketching something all around the sweater and his logo on the back, a simple but magical design!
The blue long sleeve features Oswald doing a double duty on the front and back and his logo on the sleeves.
Finally if you are looking for a much simple and comfy item, the gray hoodie featuring Oswald going through a hole on the front and back might be a great option.
With Spring and Summer coming up, there are also some pieces for those warmer days like a super cute matching set of an Oswald woven shirt and shorts featuring a light blue color, Oswald playing music on the back of the shirt and then the iconic rabbit ears on the front, as well as, on the bottom of the shorts.
There is also a black and white button up shirt featuring an all over pattern of rabbit ears and a simple black t-shirt featuring Oswald going through a hole.
EAR HATS
As for ear hats, the collection released two pairs, one is an Oswald the Lucky Rabbit ear headband and the other an Oswald ear hat featuring Oswald coming out of a hole in front! Both super cute options to add to your park style.
HOME DECOR
Looking to bring Oswald home? Take a look at these adorable pieces like an Oswald lamp! We are obsessed with this lamp, a must have to any room in your home.
You can also stay cozy with an Oswald blanket and pillow! And then get your favorite drink in a fun Oswald mug featuring the lucky rabbit and Walt Disney Studios logo.
ACCESSORIES
As for accessories, the collection released a tote bag, scarf and of course a limited edition Oswald the Lucky Rabbit MagicBand+!
COLLECTIBLE PINS
If you collect pins, you can’t miss these two new designs! One features Oswald driving a car and the second features the Oswald with his logo on the back.
TOYS
Finally, an adorable plush in black and white of Oswald playing his banjo is a must have! Very nostalgic and cute.
The Disney100 Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Collection is available now at shopDisney, as well as, Disney Parks so if you are visiting any of them, look these adorable pieces!
Say aloha to ‘Olu Mel! He is here ready to play some nice tunes and bring all the sunshine to your life with these new items we found at Disney’s Polynesian Resort.
We are so happy to see one of Duffy’s friends in merchandise like backpacks, suitcases and plush toys, so cute! Take a look:
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First we found a Loungefly backpack featuring ‘Olu Mel in the front pocket playing his ukelele out in the beach with Aulani in the background. The rest of the backpack features a brown color with teal details and Hawaiian flowers.
There is also a little artwork of the cute turtle surfing in the back. You can get this backpack at the Polynesian Resort for $88.
The suitcase will bring happiness anywhere you go! It features a gorgeous teal color with very colorful artwork at the front featuring Duffy and his friends having a fun day at the beach with a rainbow in the sky and text that says “Aloha Sunny Days.”
The back features an all over pattern of icons corresponding to each one of Duffy’s friends, so cute.
Finally, we found an adorable ‘Olu Mel plush! It’s very simple but definitely super cute to take on all your adventures around the world!
You can take a closer look at these merch items in our Instagram post:
Have you ever wanted to meet Walt Disney? In that case, you will have an opportunity for a virtual rendevous with the creator of all the Magic when Disney opens its Disney 100: The Exhibition in Philadephia on February 18, 2023. The interactive exhibition will open starting Saturday and last until August 27. After that, the exhibition will visit various cities across the U.S., bringing the magic to millions of Disney fans.
A second exhibition will premiere in Munich on April 13. Identical in design, each exhibition will feature 250 unique artifacts from the Walt Disney Company’s last 100 years. These one-of-a-kind items will include props, artwork, costumes, and personal effects from the Walt Disney Company.
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The showstopper from the exhibition will be a life-sized hologram of Walt Disney. Disney used archival footage and AI to recreate a digital avatar, unlike anything you have seen before. Prices for the exhibit will cost between $25-45 dollars per visitor.
Disney released photos from a ceremony honoring Producer/Director Jon Favreau. The Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony, where a star in his honor was unveiled on February 13, 2023. Guest speakers Robert Downey Jr. and Chef Roy Choi honored Favreau at the event, which celebrated his contributions to television.
Jon Favreau is currently showrunner and executive producer of the acclaimed, Emmy award-winning Star Wars series from Lucasfilm, “The Mandalorian,” which begins its third season exclusively on Disney+ on March 1. For Lucasfilm and Disney+, Favreau also served as executive producer for “The Book of Boba Fett” and is executive producing the upcoming Star Wars series “Ahsoka” and “Skeleton Crew.”
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Favreau was inducted as a “Disney Legend” in 2019 for his contributions to films such as Iron Man, The Lion King, and The Jungle Book. Jon has also made co-starring appearances in several Marvel Cinematic Universe films as Tony Stark’s lovable bodyguard, Happy Hogan.
Favreau executive produced such films as Iron Man (2008), Iron Man 2 (2010), Iron Man 3 (2013), Marvel’s The Avengers (2012), Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), and Avengers: Endgame (2019).
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Favreau has worked in Hollywood for over three decades and has amassed several credits to his name. Congratulations on this remarkable honor. You can see Jon’s latest work exclusively on Disney+ when Season 3 of The Mandalorian premiers on March 1, 2023.
Barney is a Dinosaur from our Imagination is Getting a Reboot with New Movie and Animated Series. Our friendly purple and green T-rex who loves me and you, once filling our daily lives, will make a grand return with shows, merchandise, youtube presence and so much more.
“Barney’s message of love and kindness has stood the test of time,” said Josh Silverman, Chief Franchise Officer and Global Head of Consumer Products at Mattel, in a statement. “We will tap into the nostalgia of the generations who grew up with Barney, now parents themselves, and introduce the iconic purple dinosaur to a new generation of kids and families around the world across content, products, and experiences.”
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Fred Soulie, SVP and General Manager of Mattel Television, adds that with a new “modern take” of the purple dinosaur the creators hope “to inspire the next generation to listen, care, and dream big. We think that parents, many of whom will fondly remember the original Barney from their own childhoods, will love the show, too.”
The relaunch will kick off with a reimagined animated series, which is set to debut globally in 2024. Produced by Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana, the show promises to reintroduce the famously friendly purple dinosaur to a new generation of preschool kids with lessons on “love, community, and encouragement” told through music-filled adventures.
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New rugs and accents have appeared in Disney’s Polynesian Resort lobby recently. Three new floral rugs have been added under couches and chairs.
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The rugs are mostly blue with huge orange and white tropical flowers. They tie in really well with the island theme of the resort.
What do you think of the new floral rugs?
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has been undergoing refurbishment for a couple of years now. The rooms have a new Moana theme, there is a new monorail station, and a new Disney Vacation Club tower is currently under construction.
If you’d like to book your next stay at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, contact me today! I am a travel agent with Destinations to Travel and my services are complimentary. I’d love to help you plan a magical vacation!
