Fuzzy Pink Polka Dot Minnie Ears Spotted At Epcot!
Kick off the season with these fuzzy pink polka dot Minnie ears! We found them at Epcot for $29.99 and are also available online at shopDisney. They are super cute and perfect for a sweet cozy style!
They feature fluffy pink ears with a big fuzzy polka dot bow in the middle. They are the perfect accessory so match with the fleece polka dot spirit jersey and fuzzy Loungefly backpack from the same “Piglet Pink” collection.
It features a tie dye design in shades of blue with the retro Disney World logo on the front and artwork featuring Bambi and Thumper on the back with the Walt Disney World logo in puffy blue letters. Super cute!
You can take a closer look at it in our Instagram post:
‘The Mandalorian’ Season 3 Premiere Moved to March 1st 2023
The third season of The Mandalorian has been announced with a March 1st, 2023 premiere date!
The third season will show the Mandalorian and Grogu on a new journey. The teaser shown at Star Wars Celebration shows several returning faces for the Disney+ series. Not many details are revealed yet for the story, but we know it includes a trip to the planet Mandalore! Our hero is seeking forgiveness for removing his helmet, which is a violation of his creed, by going to the planet.
Currently, Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future) has been cast in season three. During the Mandalorian portion of the Lucasfilm panel, Sackhoff confirmed that her character Bo-Katan would be making a return, teasing that she “may have some unfinished business.”
First Look at NEW Minnie Mouse Annual Passholder Magnet
If you’re an active Walt Disney World Annual Passholder, then be sure to keep an eye out for incoming mail. Disney is now sending out a new batch of Annual Passholder magnets!
You can take a look at the how it looks up close on our Instagram video.
Check that your shipping address is correct, and update if needed.
Repeat the process for each adult Passholder in your household
Let us know if you receive your Minnie Mouse Passholder magnets soon! We know many will be adding this AP magnet to their fridge or car upon opening their mail!
Disney Hanukkah Collection Available At ShopDisney!
Celebrate the festival of lights with decor featuring Mickey, Minnie, dreidels and more now available at shopDisney! Take a look at the Disney Hanukkah Collection pieces you can get now:
This fun shirt features a Mickey icon made out of traditional holiday symbols including menorah and dreidel. On the sleeve it features “Happy Hanukkah” wording in white.
Mickey is looking forward to playing with his dreidel during the Festival of Lights. This special Hanukkah edition plush features a distinctive blue and yellow color scheme that extends to the coloring of the dreidel in Mickey’s hand.
Dress up your meal time table w’s ith the cotton napkin that’s embroidered with Mickey icons and the coordinating goldtone metal napkin ring engraved with Mickey icons, dreidels and menorahs.
Set the table for the happiest of holidays with his ceramic Mickey Mouse Hanukkah serving tray with the prettiest shades of blue and Mickey icons with holiday figures.
This double sided cotton design features embroidered Mickey icons on one side while the reverse features a “Happy Hanukkah” message, menorahs, dreidels and other symbols of the festival.
We hope you like this collection and have a happy Hanukah!
Governor Ron DeSantis Denies Report of ‘U-Turn’ on Dissolving Disney’s Reedy Creek Improvement District
In a recent story on NBC News, Governor Ron DeSantis denied a report Friday that Flordia Lawmakers were considering reversing its decision to dissolve Disney’s Reedy Creek Improvement District.
In a statement, a spokesperson for DeSantis said the governor “does not make U-turns.”
“The governor was right to champion removing the extraordinary benefit given to one company through the Reedy Creek Improvement District,” the governor’s office said. “We will have an even playing field for businesses in Florida, and the state certainly owes no special favors to one company. Disney’s debts will not fall on the taxpayers of Florida. A plan is in the works and will be released soon.”
Earlier today a news story from the Financial Times reported Florida lawmakers considered keeping in place the special governing district that encompasses Disney World as Disney CEO Bob Iger returned to lead the company.
“We didn’t drag them in, they went in on their own. And not only opposed the bill, but they also threatened to get it repealed. These are parents’ rights, and important policies in our state that are very popular. They brought this on themselves — all we did was stand up for what is right. Yes, they are a big, powerful company, but, we stand up for our folks, and I don’t care what a Burbank, California-based company says about our laws.”
What are your thoughts on Florida dissolving Disney’s Reedy Creek Improvement District?
Splash Mountain Closing at Disney World starting Jan. 23rd for Tiana Bayou Adventure Retheme
Disney has just shared with us new details on the retheme of Splash Mountain to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure including a first look at an all-new scene being added.
However, with the new retheme of Splash Mountain, that means Disney will be closing this fan-favorite attraction so they can begin work on the changeover.
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will take you on a journey inspired by the story and characters from the hit film, picking up where that story left off.
In preparation for this new experience and the many exciting updates ahead, Splash Mountain at Walt Disney World Resort will be closed starting Jan. 23, 2023, so we can begin the next phase of this attraction’s development.
Additional information about Splash Mountain at Disneyland Resort will be shared at a later date.
Here is a look at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure from the 2022 D23 Expo:
What do you think about Splash Mountain Closing this January? Are you excited for the new Tiana Bayou Adventure retheme?
New Scene and Characters Coming to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Disney Imagineers have been hard at work designing an all-new immersive experience for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure inspired by Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog!” Today Disney has shared a first look at a new scene and some of the brand-new characters Disney created specifically for this attraction which is taking over the classic Splash Mountain at both Disney World and Disneyland.
In Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, you’ll join Princess Tiana and jazz-loving alligator Louis during Mardi Gras season as they prepare to host a one-of-a-kind celebration for the people of New Orleans. This new scene is the thrilling moment you first drop into the bayou and encounter some friends both new and familiar.
Fireflies will light up the night and invite you deeper into the bayou … almost like they’re waving you forward. What you can’t tell from this rendering is that beautiful zydeco music will fill the air. Zydeco is a special blend of rhythm and blues that was born in Louisiana, and when you hear it, you’ll feel like you’ve truly stepped into Tiana’s world.
Here you’ll find Louis, who explains where this amazing music is coming from. Tiana made some new friends out here – a band full of adorable critters, including an otter, a rabbit, a racoon, a beaver, a turtle and others. The band members sing and play instruments made of natural materials they found in the bayou. It feels like they may have a bigger role to play in this story.
Like so many musical genres, zydeco brings together the sounds and styles of many cultures. We wanted that spirit reflected in this scene (and throughout the attraction) so that all our guests feel welcome to join in the celebration. It’s emblematic of what we’re always striving for with our attractions – bringing people of different backgrounds together through timeless Disney stories. This new musical adventure provides us with a song sheet to write that concept into reality.
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will take you on a journey inspired by the story and characters from the hit film, picking up where that story left off. In preparation for this new experience and the many exciting updates ahead, Splash Mountain at Walt Disney World Resort will be closed starting Jan. 23, 2023, so we can begin the next phase of this attraction’s development. Additional information about Splash Mountain at Disneyland Resort will be shared at a later date.
Here is a closer look at the all-new attraction from the D23 Expo:
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will make its way to Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort in 2024.
Are you excited about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure? Or are you a fan of Splash Mountain?
Japan Airlines to Introduce Disney 100 Years of Wonder Plane
Disney and Japan Airlines have partnered together to introduce a new 100 Years of Wonder Plane called the Jal Dream Express Disney100.
The Jal Dream Express Disney100 aircraft will be put into service on domestic flights from December 6, 2022, and is scheduled to operate until around February 2024.
The Boeing 767-300ER aircraft will feature colorful Disney designs highlighting popular characters including, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Stitch, and some of your favorite Pixar characters.
On the inside, the seats will have cute Disney Characters on the headrests celebrating Disney100. There are seven designs that will be assigned randomly.
It doesn’t end there, the cups they use will also feature Disney Characters as well. Guests will receive one of nine random Disney/Pixar designs.
Guests will also receive a special boarding sticker as a commemorative gift for flying with Japan Airlines. Different stickers will be available at different times of the year.
If that wasn’t enough guests who connect to the in-flight Wi-Fi and use the JAL FLIGHT FUN! app, can access 5 Disney photo frames celebrating Disney’s 100th Anniversary.
You can read more about the Jal Dream Express 100 on the Japan Airlines website.
Universal Studios Hollywood Celebrates Hollywood’s Biggest New Year’s Event with EVE
Universal Studios Hollywood celebrates ringing in 2023 with EVE, Hollywood’s biggest New Year’s Eve celebration featuring music entertainment, a brilliant fireworks display and access to select rides and attractions, on Saturday, December 31 with extended hours until 2:00 a.m.
Included in the price of theme park admission, EVE is the ultimate way to bid farewell to 2022 and usher in 2023 that begins with a full day of fun, enjoying popular and award-winning rides and attractions, before transitioning to the new year in a park-wide celebration and special midnight countdown.
Universal Studios Hollywood’s night to remember begins at 9:00 p.m. as an energetic party kicks off with multiple entertainment hubs featuring DJs spinning an eclectic array of music for guests to dance into the new year with their choice of pop, rock, hip-hop, EDM and Latin music. Iconic photo ops located around the theme park will also provide a memorable backdrop to capture and share moments from the big night.
A lively New Year’s countdown rounds out the event before a dazzling fireworks display punctuates the nighttime sky. A winter snowfall and confetti bursts also add to the festive evening within designated areas.
A selection of food and beverages, including desserts, champagne, beer, wine and cocktails, as well as memorabilia will be available for purchase. Guests must be 21+ and have a valid photo ID to purchase alcoholic beverages.
It’s a day and night filled with exciting entertainment and one-of-a-kind blockbuster attractions, including mega-attraction “Jurassic World—The Ride,” Illumination’s award-winning “The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash” and “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem” and the world-famous Studio Tour. Guests can visit Springfield, U.S.A. and “The Simpsons Ride™” and experience heart-pounding thrills on “Transformers™: The Ride-3D” and “Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride.”
While reveling in the New Year, guests can enjoy the “Awesomest Celebration of the Season,” including holiday favorite, “Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter,” featuring “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts TM Castle” which brings the iconic Hogwarts castle to life in a stunning spectacle. The Who-bilation continues at “Grinchmas” where joyful park-goers can delight in the wonderous Who-ville and meet its infamous villager, The Grinch and his faithful dog Max, plus the Whos.
Holiday festivities at Universal Studios Hollywood run daily now through Sunday, January 1, 2023.
If you’d like to ring in the New Year at Universal Studios Hollywood, contact me today! I am a travel agent with Destinations to Travel, my services are complimentary, and I’d love to help you plan an epic vacation!
This holiday season guests can enjoy breakfast with Santa at Disney Springs! On December 3 and 4 from 9 am to 10 am guests can have a tasty breakfast and meet the big man himself at Rainforest Cafe. Get into the season of the spirit with a tasty buffet, special holiday activities and more!
Take pictures, send letters to Santa, enjoy holiday activities, raffles, and prizes! Plus, take advantage of an exclusive retail discount.
Breakfast Includes:
French Toast ● Bacon ● Eggs ● Potatoes ● Sausage ● Biscuits ● Fruit & Much More!
Limited seating is available so purchase your tickets soon! Tickets are $34.21 per adult and $20.05 for kids (ages 3-9) plus taxes and fees. Price includes 18% gratuity.
Would you like to have breakfast with Santa?
If you’d like to plan your next Walt Disney World vacation, 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!
Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Season 2 Returns to Disney+ in January
One of our favorite series is returning to Disney+ in January! Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom season 2 will debut on January 1, 2023. All episodes will be available on January 4th!
The debut is part of Disney 100 Years of Wonder, which begins New Year’s Eve and celebrates the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company.
Disney has brought people and nature together for nearly a century through inspiring storytelling and memorable experiences. And we can’t wait to update you on some of your favorite stars from season one, along with new stories that inspire connections with the wonders of the world around us.
This 10-episode docu-series showcases the vast array of animals in our care, and our dedicated team of animal experts who manage the around-the-clock needs of the animals, ranging from pulling a big tooth from Lil Joe, the manatee; throwing a birthday party for Galápagos tortoises; releasing sea turtles back into the wild after rehabilitation; hatching baby flamingos and more! From special enrichment programs and nutrition to encouraging animals to participate in their own medical care, our team has established strong bonds with the animals to maintain their health and promote their wellbeing.
A tribute to Disney’s dedication to conservation and the environment, this series highlights our teams’ commitment to reducing our environmental footprint, caring for wildlife and their habitats, and creating experiences that inspire action. These collective efforts are known as Disney Planet Possible, and throughout each episode viewers will learn more through pop-up facts and tangible actions we’ve taken to support a world in balance and a healthier home for people and wildlife. That includes highlights from organizations supported through the Disney Conservation Fund and the work of Disney Conservation Team Wildlife, which works hand-in-hand with the animal care teams to deliver best-in-class scientific programs to conserve wildlife in Disney’s backyard and beyond.
Here’s a sneak peek of some of the amazing and inspiring stories that will unfold this season:
“Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Giraffic Jam”
Sun, Jan. 1 at 8/7c on National Geographic and Nat Geo WILD
Giraffes on the savanna hold up guest traffic and find a way to get more food from keeper Rory; Tolstoy the 100+ year old loggerhead sea turtle undergoes treatment to help him eat properly; a new hippo Rosie attempts to make friends with the rest of the bloat; and an aging collared brown lemur celebrates his birthday in style.
“Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Sea You Later, Turtles!”
Sun, Jan. 1 at 9/8c on National Geographic and Nat Geo WILD
Love is in the air as Nadirah and Mac the elephants go on their first date, and hopefully create new life. Lilly the Cinderella pony fulfills her destiny and makes a bride’s dream come true. Tiny wild turtles hatch at Disney’s Vero Beach, and Spike the gorilla struggles with the lasting effects of a dangerous infection and severe osteoarthritis.
“Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Sea Turtle SOS”
Fri, Jan. 6 at 10/9c on National Geographic
A group of rescued wild sea turtles arrive at EPCOT in need of urgent medical care before being released back into the ocean, a young rhino receives special treatment backstage after he cracks his horn, the Disney team creates a new chew toy to entertain the lion pride, and Heidi the Hartmann’s mountain zebra gives birth!
“Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Okapi Bundle of Joy”
Fri, Jan. 13 at 10/9c on National Geographic
Olivia the pregnant okapi has a successful ultrasound scan and delights her keepers by giving birth to a healthy baby, Logan the raven learns some new tricks before wowing audiences during his stage show, Princess the elderly mandrill arrives at the park in search of a new home and family, and Disney’s first blacktip reef shark prepares to join the main underwater environment at The Seas.
“Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Gorilla Divemaster”
Fri, Jan. 20 at 10/9c on National Geographic
A western lowland gorilla takes a road trip to receive pioneering hyperbaric oxygen therapy, a black rhinoceros is fitted with a fitness tracker to study his movements, the veterinary team investigates what might be causing a roan antelope to drastically lose weight, and the Galápagos tortoises celebrate their tenth birthdays with a wild party!
“Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Flocks of Love”
Fri, Jan. 27 at 10/9c on National Geographic
Lily the Masai giraffe needs an X-ray to determine if she’s broken her toe, but she’s reluctant to be anesthetized. The park’s tight-knit pack of painted dog brothers must be separated to get their annual health check. And at the Tree of Life, the lesser flamingo flock gets a visit from the stork with a very cute addition for Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
“Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom: That’s Amore Eel”
Fri, Feb. 3 at 10/9c on National Geographic
Sigsbee the anemic green moray eel gets a health check, Tequila the Nile hippopotamus has a painful toothache, and Hank the wild gopher tortoise digs herself a new home on Disney grounds. Then the granddaddy of the resident purple martin flock, Steve, disappears without a trace! And Harper, a beloved white-cheeked gibbon, prepares to leave the park to start her very own family.
“Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Chilled-Out Cheetahs”
Fri, Feb. 10 at 10/9c on National Geographic
A young zebra undergoes urgent abdominal surgery after an encounter with an eland’s horn, two meerkats jostle for top position in the meerkat mob, a frogfish is given a bone graft to mend his broken jaw, and the Disney Imagineers build a motorized ball to help keep a trio of chilled-out cheetahs entertained.
“Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Giant Leap for Rhinokind”
Fri, Feb. 17 at 10/9c on National Geographic
A critically endangered antelope is losing weight fast and needs urgent surgery, a baby rhino takes her first steps out on the savanna to meet her extended family for the very first time, a dig-happy warthog gets the perfect piggy pedicure, and a beloved manatee struggles with a toothache – time to visit the dentist!
“Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Gesundheit, Jolo!”
Fri, Feb. 24 at 10/9c on National Geographic
Jolo the rescued manatee battles a potentially deadly parasitic infection that puts her release into jeopardy, Kianga the elephant throws a temper tantrum in the pool, Maathai the cheetah has tummy troubles that must be investigated, and Kevin the crested coua chick shows his keepers how to keep his food on target.
Filmed over five months, this series highlights the magic found in every crevice of the animal kingdom, diving into the details of our parks and one of the world’s most advanced animal health facilities.
Do you enjoy watching Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Disney+?
