Dream of your next Disney vacation with this fun MagicBand scanner desk light created by ALLOandCO on Etsy for $39.99. You can order yours here!
Related – Disney Cast Members Celebrate a first look at MagicBand+ in Disneyland
This fun home decor piece lights up in multiple colors that you can control by using a remote. It’s super magical and it will make you remember your Disney World vacation forever!
Are you into gardening and Disney? Then this Mickey Mouse Succulent Vertical Planter from KileensGardenBoutiqu on Etsy is perfect for you! You can order yours here with a starting price of $49 and start building a magical garden!
Related – These Spaceship Earth Minnie Ears Are Grand And Miraculous!
There are different sizes available and are made from urban redwood and cedar. Drainage is built in the frame and a wire hanger is attached for extra convenience.
Have a grand and miraculous day with these Spaceship Earth Minnie Ears created by DoMooreWorkshop on Etsy for $38! You can order yours here and get ready for a fun time at Epcot!
Related – Ring In The New Year With These 2023 Minnie Ears!
These ears are 3D printed and inspired in the gorgeous pattern design on Spaceship Earth plus a sparkly bow for an extra shimmer! It’s a simple but magical ear headband for sure.
Disney has just revealed the opening date for Carousel Coffee at Disney’s Boardwalk Resort!
Stop by for a selection of handcrafted hot and iced coffees featuring Joffrey’s Coffee, a variety of teas, and fresh pastries.
Highlights from the menu include:
Grab the perfect snack to bring with you on a scenic walk along Disney’s BoardWalk.
Related – NEW Details Revealed for The Cake Bake Shop Coming to Disney’s BoardWalk
The Walt Disney World Website lists Carousel Coffee as now open but looking at the calendar for today there are no times listed. However tomorrow it does show hours from 7 am till 4 pm so we are just going to chalk it up to some overzealous website button flipping.
Last week we shared a first look at the Full Menu and Prices Revealed for Carousel Coffee in case you might have missed it.
Are you going to drop by Carousel Coffee tomorrow and check out this all-new quick-service coffee shop at Disney’s Boardwalk?
From Nintendo and Illumination comes a new animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros.
Directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic (collaborators on Teen Titans Go!, Teen Titans Go! To the Movies) from a screenplay by Matthew Fogel (The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part, Minions: The Rise of Gru), the film stars Chris Pratt as Mario, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Charlie Day as Luigi, Jack Black as Bowser, Keegan-Michael Key as Toad, Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong, Fred Armisen as Cranky Kong, Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek and Sebastian Maniscalco as Spike.
Related – Black Panther Wakanda Forever Happy Meal Toys Now at McDonald’s
Ahead of the April 7th, 2023 release are these all-new Super Mario Bros toys from the movie available in McDonald’s Happy Meals.
Also available on HappyMeal.com are fun Super Mario Bros. Coloring Pages and Activity Sheets.
Have you spotted The Super Mario Bros. Happy Meal Toys at your local McDonald’s yet?
We have a look at the upcoming movie coming to theaters in April.
Get ready to celebrate and welcome the new year with these 2023 Minnie ears! We found them at World of Disney in Disney Springs and thought they were perfect to have the most magical new years eve! They are also available online at shopDisney for $34.99.
Related – Celebrate The New Year With The Walt Disney World 2023 Collection!
They feature clear ears with blue glitter inside and artwork featuring a Disney castle on one ear and fireworks on the other. They also have a big red puffy bow, a blue velvet headband and 2023 embroidered on a side. A very festive pair to add to your collection!
You can take a closer look at them in our Instagram post:
The new Walt Disney World 2023 collection is now available at the parks so you can ring in the new year in a magical way! You can also find more of these items online at shopDisney so no need to leave the house to treat yourself with this adorable collection.
Related – Disney Artist Brett Owens Previews New Artwork Coming to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts
The first thing we found was this white hoodie with a vintage looking artwork featuring Mickey and Minnie and the 2023 Walt Disney World logo. Super cute!
We also found this fun monorail bag, a rare design worth adding to your collection.
This pennant pillow is perfect to add some magic to your bed, couch or anywhere in your home. The colors are soothing and the artwork featuring Goofy and Cinderella castle is stunning.
Christmas might be over but you can always get new ornaments for next year! This Mickey Mouse shaped ornament featuring Mickey & Minnie figure at the top and gorgeous artwork on the front and back with beloved Disney characters and Disney World theme park icons!
Make washing your hands extra fun with this Mickey Mouse hand soap dispenser!
Frame your favorite vacation picture with this Walt Disney World 2023 photo frame with a vintage looking design.
Finally, this adorable Mickey Mouse plush is ready to go home and start the new year with you! He features fireworks on his ears and is holding a pennant with the 2023 logo.
You can take a closer look at this full collection in our Instagram post:
The New Year is fast approaching, with only a few days left of 2022 Disney is sharing with us the first look at some of the Food & Drink Offerings available around Walt Disney World to celebrate the New Year!
I don’t know about you, but I think the best way to celebrate is through food. All across the resort, there are multiple delights for you to indulge in. From the Clock Strikes 12 dessert from Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood to the 2023 Celebration Mickey Piñata at the All-Star Resorts, and the Champagne Beignet at Scat Cat’s Club – Café, your tastebuds will be so excited to welcome the new year.
And if you don’t have a dining reservation at a table-service restaurant, there are plenty of quick-service locations at the Disney Resorts with delicious dishes and sips to enjoy!
Related – Full Menu and Prices Revealed for Carousel Coffee Coming Soon to Disney’s Boardwalk
Available at Various Resorts
Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort, Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, and Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
World Premiere Food Court, Intermission Food Court, and End Zone Food Court (Available Dec. 31 only)
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Jiko – The Cooking Place (Available Dec. 24 through 31)
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort and Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Landscape of Flavors and Everything POP Shopping & Dining (Available Dec. 31 only; mobile order available)
Disney’s Beach Club Resort
Beach Club Marketplace (Available Dec. 30 through Jan. 1; mobile order available)
Disney’s BoardWalk
BoardWalk Deli (Available Dec. 27 through Jan. 1)
Trattoria al Forno (Available Dec. 31 only)
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Centertown Market and Spyglass Grill (Available Dec. 31 through Jan. 1; mobile order available)
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Dahlia Lounge (Available Dec. 27 through Jan. 1)
Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Cítricos (Available Dec. 31 only)
Disney’s Polynesian Village
Pineapple Lanai (Available Dec. 30 through Jan. 1)
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory (Available Dec. 31 through Jan. 1; mobile order available)
Scat Cat’s Club – Café (Available Dec. 31 through Jan. 1)
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
Riverside Mill Food Court (Available Dec. 31 through Jan. 1; mobile order available)
Disney’s Riviera Resort
Topolino’s Terrace (Available Dec. 31 through Jan. 1)
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
The Turf Club Bar and Grill (Available Dec. 31 only)
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Roaring Fork (Available Dec. 30 through Jan. 1; mobile order available)
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
The Market at Ale & Compass (Available Dec. 30 through Jan. 1; mobile order available)
Yachtsman Steakhouse (Available Dec. 31 only)
Available at Various Lounges through Resorts (Available Dec. 28 through Jan. 1)
We hope you have a very happy new year!
(Note: All offerings are subject to change and availability.)
Jerry Bruckheimer Gives Update on National Treasure 3. It has been 15 years since we have heard from Benjamen Franklin Gates, and in that time speculation has run rampant on if we will ever see him in a new Jerry Bruckheimer movie. It seems Mr. Bruckheimer is very open about his Disney franchise movies, he recently spoke about the future of Pirates of the Caribbean.
National Treasure: Edge of History is running strong on Dinsey + and the producer recently spoke about a 3rd movie.”Bruckheimer mentioned that they are still developing a new film, once again mentioning that Nicolas Cage was attached to the project” When speaking to E! News he said.
“We said we’d like to make another National Treasure and they said, ‘Sure, let’s come up with a new cast,’” Bruckheimer said. “At the same time, we were developing National Treasure for the theaters with Nicolas Cage — which we still are. So, that’s ongoing.”
Related: Disney’s National Treasure: Edge of History Gets New Poster without Nicolas Cage
When discussing his most surprising success Jerry Said “Pirates was based on a theme park ride. Disney had made Country Bears and Haunted Mansion. Both didn’t reach an audience. So here we come and we’re getting hammered by the press because “How dumb are they? They make two failures and they go for a third one!” Yet it was enormous.”
Have you been watching National Treasure: Edge of History? Would you like to see Nicolas Cage return in a new movie?
Related: Disney+ Shares First Look at National Treasure: Edge Of History
Disney Artist Brett Owens Previews New Artwork Coming to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts. With the new year quickly approaching, it’s time to mark your calendar for the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts presented by AT&T. Returning Jan. 13 through Feb. 20, 2023, at Walt Disney World Resort, the festival is a global celebration of culinary, visual and performing arts.
During the festival, more than 100 Disney and visiting artists will showcase their eye-catching works of art. Guests of all ages can express their creative side by learning to draw a Disney character at Animation Academy, leaving their own creative mark at Expression Section: A Paint by Number Mural, and helping Figment learn about art on a scavenger hunt around World Showcase.
Artist Brett Owens recently posted some of his artwork that will be available this year during the festival and the inspiration behind his new creations. You will find artwork from Hunchback of Notre Dame and the Emperor’s New Groove among many others.
Related: EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Walk of Colorful Cuisine
Behold dazzling depictions of Walt Disney World attractions illustrated by Disney Imagineers.
This artful exhibit is located near the Creations Shop in World Celebration.
Disneyland has made an update to the Southern California Resident ticket offer that is currently available. Five dates have been added to the validity window of the limited-time promotional ticket offer.
Related – NEW Disneyland Resort 3-Day Southern California Special Ticket Offer
Tickets initially went on sale Dec. 1, 2022, for weekday visits Jan. 9, 2023 – May 25, 2023. Eligible guests may now book park reservations for weekdays from Jan. 2 – Jan. 6, 2023, with the Southern California Resident ticket promotion, subject to reservation availability.
This three-day weekday ticket (1 park per day and Park Hopper options are available) can be enjoyed on a consecutive three-day visit or on separate occasions across these winter to spring dates, and purchasing Disney Genie+ service as an add-on is available.
Guests who have already purchased this ticket will be receiving the following email:
“Dear Guest:
We are pleased to announce the addition of five (5) dates to the validity window for the limited time weekday ticket promotion for Southern California residents. Beginning today, SoCal guests have the added opportunity to book park reservations for weekdays from January 2 – January 6, 2023 with the Southern California Resident ticket promotion, subject to reservation availability. Guests may now use their SoCal Resident ticket to experience the final week of the Holidays at the Disneyland® Resort, as well as the final week of the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever celebration at the Disneyland® Resort, from January 2 – January 6, 2023, subject to park reservation availability. As a reminder, the Southern California Resident ticket provides the opportunity for Southern California residents to make park reservations on three (3) weekdays from January 2 through May 25, 2023, subject to restrictions. Park reservations are limited, subject to availability and not guaranteed.
To make changes to existing reservations, please contact Guest Information Ticket Sales for more information at (714) 781-4636 between the hours of 7:00 AM PST and 9:00 PM PST, 7 days a week, or cancel your existing reservation(s) and rebook on Disneyland.com.
If you originally booked through a Travel Professional, please reach out to them directly if you have any further questions.
Sincerely,
Disney Destinations LLC”
Special Southern California Resident Ticket at a Glance
Park Hopper Ticket upgrade and Disney Genie+ service can be added for additional fees at the time of ticket purchase.
Will you be purchasing a Southern California Resident discounted ticket?
If you’d like help with taking advantage of this special offer, contact me today! I am the preferred travel partner with Chip & Co and my services are complimentary. I’d love to help you plan a magical vacation!
A local Disney Union in Orlando will continue to push for pay raises for Cast Members. Local 737 is one of the unions that is currently negotiating wage increases with Disney. We’ve recently seen rallies and protests for these pay increases but now we have an update.
Related – Local Disney World Union Planning Protest for End of November
Unions are pushing Disney to raise the minimum wage to $18 an hour and increase the pay of those who make closer to that by $3 to keep up with inflation. Disney previously released a statement saying, “We have presented a strong and meaningful offer that far outpaces Florida minimum wage by at least $5 an hour and immediately takes starting wages for certain roles including bus drivers, housekeepers and culinary up to a minimum of $20 an hour while providing a path to $20 for all other full-time, non-tipped STCU roles during the contract term.”
Some cast members feel like those changes would not happen soon enough.
On December 23, Local 737 shared the following update on Facebook:
“Local 737 Year End Update
As 2022 comes to a close, we continue to push for raises that help Orlando hospitality workers survive the devastating inflation we have experienced. Earlier this year, we released a report that calls for a minimum wage of $18: https://www.uniteherelocal737.org/report2022/.
At both Disney and the Orange County Convention Center, we have signed contract extension agreements that include raises retroactive to the date the contracts expired (August at the Convention Center and October at Disney).
In November, Sodexo workers at the Orange County Convention took the bold step of voting to authorize a strike. With the busy convention season starting in January, we are in a strong position to win!
(Note: Just like at Disney, our contract with Sodexo prohibits strikes. On November 30, 2022, we terminated our contract with Sodexo at the Orange County Convention Center. Local 737 members there are now working without a contract which means they have the right to strike.)
At Disney, all 6 Unions return to the bargaining table on January 9 and 10 at the Wyndham at 3011 Maingate Lane, Kissimmee. Members are welcome to attend.
In early December, we asked Disney to present us with their best offer when we meet next in January. As soon as we have a new contract offer from Disney, we will share it with the members.
The cost of living and our struggles with our employers has made 2022 a difficult year. But when we stick together, we can win!
Have a safe and happy holiday with your family!”
We will keep an eye out for any updates that are released when the unions meet with Disney next month! What do you think about the requests the unions are making for cast members?
If you’d like to start planning your next Disney vacation, contact me today! I am the preferred travel partner with Chip and Co and my services are complimentary. I’d love to help you plan a magical vacation!
