Disney Adds More Theme Park Reservations for Thanksgiving Weekend
Guests hoping to spend Thanksgiving weekend at a Walt Disney World theme park will want to get their park pass reservations ASAP! Park pass reservations are starting to fill up, at least at Magic Kingdom. We were able to get some screenshots yesterday.
Previously, Thanksgiving Day and November 26th were fully booked at Magic Kingdom. November 25th was also completely booked at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Now, Thanksgiving Day and the 26th are completely open for all four parks and November 25th is only booked at Magic Kingdom.
Check out the screenshots we took today!
These reservations could fill up again so if you want to spend Thanksgiving weekend at the Disney World theme parks, make your park pass reservations soon!
If you’d like to spend Thanksgiving or the holiday season at Disney World, 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 holiday vacation!
Mickey’s Toontown to Reopen at Disneyland on March 8th, 2023
We have great news to share this morning in honor of Mickey Mouse’s Birthday! Mickey’s Toontown is set to Reopen at Disneyland on March 8th, 2023!
The reimagined Mickey’s Toontown will provide open, grassy play spaces for everyone to unwind, starting with CenTOONial Park, the first space guests will see when they enter the land. CenTOONial Park will be anchored by two new interactive play experiences; a beautiful fountain featuring water tables designed for play that invite guests to have a sensory experience, plus a nearby dreaming tree with sculpted tree roots providing an opportunity for children to crawl and explore.
We were able to get a closer look at the transformation of Mickey’s Toontown at the D23 Expo!
Here’s a look at more of what you can expect when Toontown reopens on March 8th!
Mickey’s Toontown will be home to the new attraction, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway! Inside the El CapiTOON Theater, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway will put you in the wacky and unpredictable cartoon world of Mickey and Minnie, where you’ll board a train with Goofy as the engineer. One magical moment after the next leads you to a zany, out-of-control adventure filled with surprising twists and turns that the entire family will enjoy!
Over in Goofy’s neck of the woods, you’ll find Goofy’s How-To-Play Yard, as shown in this new aerial rendering of the area.
Dedicated to all things play, Goofy’s How-To-Play Yard incorporates a whimsical sound garden where kids will discover new ways to make wacky noises, as well as enjoy an all-new, elevated clubhouse.
When you step inside Goofy’s House, you’ll find a fun, interactive candy-making contraption that only Goofy could imagine! The confectionery contraption begins high outside of Goofy’s home, as drips of honey fall from a beehive onto a chute that slides the colorful drops around and down into the home. From there, junior candy makers will help Goofy make the candy, and the silly sounds of household appliances will combine to make a truly Goofy symphony.
Donald’s Boat will be perched in the duck pond of the Goof homestead. Imagine larger-than-life spinning water lilies, balance beams, and rocking toys at Donald’s Duck Pond that will help little ones get the wiggles out. Kids will definitely love making a splash in this space! You also can look into the boat through the portholes to witness bubbles of fun inside the flooded vessel and interact with some familiar ducklings including Huey, Dewey, Louie, and Webby.
You can also head over to Chip ‘n’ Dale’s GADGETcoaster, where Mickey’s Toontown’s favorite tinkerer, Gadget Hackwrench, has created a one-of-a-kind, fun-sized coaster for the town’s tiniest citizens.
And at Mickey’s House and Minnie’s House, you’ll once again be able to step right into their homes and enjoy a self-guided tour as you discover special surprises in every room. You may even be able to visit with Mickey and Minnie while you’re there, should they be home!
Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spinwill also return, where you can board Lenny the Cab and spin through the streets and alleys of Toontown as you follow the adventures of Roger Rabbit.
And when you feel a snack attack coming on, you’ll be able to turn to two new places to appease your appetites in the land: Café Daisy, where acclaimed culinary expert, Daisy Duck, serves up diner classics at her sidewalk table eatery; and the Toontown Farmers Market at Good Boy! Grocers, a friendly roadside stand, offering grab-and-go drinks and treats.
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Be sure to stay tuned to Chip and Company for more information about the transformation of Mickey’s Toontown as we get closer to March 8. And in the meantime, please join us in wishing our beloved Mickey and Minnie a very happy birthday!
Both a Theme Park reservation and valid admission for the same Park on the same day are required for Park entry. Park reservations are limited, subject to availability and not guaranteed. Visit Disneyland.com/updates for important information to know before visiting the Disneyland Resort.
Black Panther Wakanda Forever Happy Meal Toys Now at McDonald’s
Now available at McDonald’s are Marvel Studios Black Panther Wakanda Forever Happy Meal Toys!
In the film, Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett), Shuri (Letitia Wright), M’Baku (Winston Duke), Okoye (Danai Gurira) and the Dora Milaje (including Florence Kasumba) fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of King T’Challa’s death.
As the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter, the heroes must band together with the help of War Dog Nakia (Lupita Nyong’o) and Everett Ross (Martin Freeman) and forge a new path for the kingdom of Wakanda.Introducing Tenoch Huerta as Namor, king of Talokan, the film also stars Dominique Thorne, Michaela Coel, Mabel Cadena and Alex Livinalli.
Disney Vacation Club Choose Your Magic Sweepstakes
Disney Vacation Club is hosting a new sweepstakes! The Choose Your Magic Sweepstakes winner will get to choose either a stay at Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa OR a stay at Disney’s Riviera Resort at Walt Disney World.
Enter for a chance to win your choice of a stay at AULANI, Disney Vacation Club Villas, Ko Olina, Hawai’i or stay magical at Disney’s Riviera Resort. The winner and up to 3 Guests — will enjoy a 6-day, 5-night Disney Vacation Club vacation that includes:
• One-Bedroom Villa at your choice AULANI, Disney Vacation Club Villas, Ko Olina, Hawai’i, OR Disney’s Riviera Resort Resort & Spa • Round-trip airfare
The Aulani package also includes a $1000 Disney gift card and the Riviera option includes 6-day Walt Disney World park hopper tickets.
If you were to win this sweepstakes, which destination would you choose?
Contact me today if you’d like to plan your own Aulani or Walt Disney World vacation! I am a travel agent with Destinations to Travel, my services are complimentary, and I’d love to help you plan a magical vacation!
Christmas Returns to Tokyo Disneyland for the First Time in 3 Years
Disney Christmas returns to Tokyo Disneyland for the first time in 3 years! Now through December 25th guests can enjoy the holiday season at the Toyko Disney Resort.
At Tokyo Disneyland, enter the ultimate wonderland as the World Bazaar transforms into a Christmastime full of fantasy — including a nearly 50-foot Christmas tree and a flower bed featuring Mickey Mouse in a Santa Claus hat. Along the parade route, celebrate the season as scenes of Disney friends enjoying the season come to life in “Disney Christmas Stories.” Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Max, Woody, Buzz, Stitch, Anna, Elsa and more all plan to don their merriest looks as they share holiday tales.
For those looking to enjoy two holidays in one, now through January 4, 2023, discover a tale of dear Sandy Claws as Jack Skellington transforms the Haunted Mansion into a “Holiday Nightmare.”
Over at Tokyo DisneySea, delight in colorful décor adorning Mediterranean Harbor and Waterfront Park. At sunset, be sure to take in the dreamy and romantic ambiance as the lights flicker on for the evening. The entertainment offerings are, of course, both merry and bright with “Disney Christmas Greeting” on the waters of Mediterranean Harbor and “Christmastime with You” at the Hangar Stage.
Winter favorites are taking over the menus around the resort, including the popular chocolate churro. At Tokyo Disneyland, try one of the delectable special sets at Eastside Café and Horizon Bay Restaurant, or savor holiday dishes served with “Duffy & Friends’ Winter Twinkling Town” souvenir items at Tokyo DisneySea.
The Disney Hotels are celebrating the season too with Christmas-themed menu items! Find ornament-inspired desserts at Empire Grill in the Disney Ambassador Hotel, Christmas feast-themed dishes at Silk Road Garden in Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta, and at Canna in Tokyo Disneyland Hotel, course meals are decked out in Christmas colors.
Around the resort, spruce up your holiday shopping with special merchandise featuring Mickey and his friends enjoying the season, as well as “Duffy & Friends’ Winter Twinkling Town” designs.
And to close out the night, catch “Starbright Christmas” parkwide as the nighttime sky comes to life with Christmas music and seasonally shaped fireworks.
We hope you fa-la-la-la-la in love with Tokyo Disney Resort’s “Disney Christmas”!
Tron Lightcycle Run Ride Testing Continues Non-Stop. For the past few days, we have been at Disney’s Magic Kingdom. While we have been in Tomorrowland, we witnessed Disney’s Newest Roller Coaster testing non-stop. Due to opening this coming Spring 2023, Disney is moving along with work. With new landscaping installed, lighting, walkways, and theming elements,
If you happen to visit the park, check out the coaster testing. You will witness the cars going all day long. They are normally spread out by about 45 seconds to 1 minute. One of the biggest takeaways we have about the coaster is how quiet it really is. You can feel the rumble of the cars coming down the track, but very little audible noise.
Lean forward into the ultimate race of survival! Leave the real world behind and join Team Blue in an epic quest across the Grid—the dark, computerized world with no horizons from TRON. Here, there’s no limit to the excitement.
Climb aboard your very own Lightcycle and take off on a high-speed adventure, racing against the Grid’s most menacing Programs. Surge past your fierce opponents as you attempt to cross through 8 Energy Gates and secure your team’s victory—so you can survive to race another day.
Scheduled to open in Spring 2023, TRON Lightcycle / Run will be one of the fastest coasters at any Disney theme park in the world.
From the Big Screen to the Theme Park
In 1982, Disney made filmmaking history with TRON, the first production of its kind to mix live action with computer-generated visuals and backlit animation. This iconic film went on to inspire video games, comic books, an animated series, and the 2010 sequel TRON: Legacy—as well as this new Disney theme park attraction.
Magic Kingdom’s Power And Light Co Building Construction Not Complete Opening Delayed. Originally scheduled to reopen on November 8th, according to the Walt Disney World Website, that reopening did not happen. Furthermore, it is not even close to being done.
Tomorrowland Light and Power Co was/is the exit and gift shop for Disney’s Space Mountain Roller Coaster ride. It has been under refurbishment for a few months now and has been closed. The exit to Space Mountain has been rerouted during this construction.
In images released by Disney for the Tron Lightcycle/ Run, you will see that the gift shop has a new facade and looks to be the exit for Disney’s Coaster. I would look for the exit to both Space Mountian and the new Tron Coaster to reopen now closer to the opening time of Tron which is due in spring 2023.
Pixar is introducing its next animated feature with the first teaser trailer for Elemental.
“Elemental” is set in a world where the four classic elements — fire, earth, water and air — are alive and coexist. The two main characters, Wade and fiery Ember, are both young adults living in the city who meet each other and quickly bump heads.
In spite of their fundamental differences, however, the two develop a connection as they realize they have deeper similarities than what’s on the outside.
With elements at the film’s core, the production design does “explore other elements including fire effects.”
You can watch the teaser trailer in the video link below.
Elemental, which was properly unveiled earlier this year, is Pixar’s only release planned for 2023. It’s being helmed by The Good Dinosaur director Peter Sohn and is due to be released on June 16th, 2023.
Jodi Benson Surprises Audience During ‘Disney Princess: The Concert’ Tour
Thirty-three years ago today, Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” from Walt Disney Animation Studios made a big splash in theaters, introducing us all to the beloved Princess Ariel. Since then, Disney Legend Jodi Benson, who lent her voice as the original speaking and singing voice of Ariel in the classic animated film, continues to carry-on Ariel’s courage, kindness and inclusivity to all.
During a recent visit to Walt Disney World Resort, Jodi surprised one lucky audience with a dazzling performance of “Part of Your World,” joining the talented cast of “Disney Princess – The Concert” during their appearance in Orlando, Florida, at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.
Disney Princess – The Concert” is a quartet of Broadway and television icons coming together on stage to bring to life the music of the Disney Princesses and Frozen queens. Drama Desk-nominee Christy Altomare (original ‘Anastasia,’ “Mamma Mia!”), Broadway.com Audience Award-nominee Isabelle McCalla (’Princess Jasmine’ in “Aladdin,” “The Prom”), Disney Channel star Anneliese van der Pol (‘Belle’ in “Beauty and the Beast” and ‘Chelsea Daniels’ on “That’s So Raven”/”Raven’s Home”), and Broadway World Award-winner Syndee Winters (‘Nala’ in “The Lion King,” “Hamilton”) combine forces with their magical Music Director, Benjamin Rauhala (“Fiddler on the Roof”) and enchanting Prince, Adam J. Levy (“Moulin Rouge”).
“Disney Princess – The Concert” continues to dazzle audiences across North America in its Fall US 2022 Tour. Trust me, you do not want to miss hearing these gorgeous renditions of classic Disney Princess and Frozen songs performed by an incredibly talented cast of Broadway stars!
This one-time special performance of “Part of Your World” was made extra special by the recent release of Jodi’s new book “Part of My World: What I’ve Learned from ‘The Little Mermaid’ about Love, Faith, and Finding My Voice.” This book is a treasure trove of colorful characters and unforgettable anecdotes and a captivating glimpse behind the curtain at the making of the classic animated film, “The Little Mermaid.”
Jodi feels honored to be part of the legacy of Ariel and is thrilled to see this character reimagined by Halle Bailey in the upcoming live-action film from The Walt Disney Studios, “The Little Mermaid,” releasing to theaters May 26, 2023.
New! Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience at Universal Orlando
Universal Orlando Resort guests can take their Mardi Gras celebration to the next level with the new Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience. This new offering is available on select dates from February 4 through April 16, 2023 and includes the exclusive opportunity to be a part of the festivities by reserving a spot to toss beads from a Mardi Gras float during the event’s dazzling parade. Plus, guests can enjoy a 3-course meal with selections from the full menu at one of four participating restaurants – The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar, NBC Sports Grill and Brew, Finnegan’s Bar and Grill or Lombard’s Seafood Grille.
The Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience includes one appetizer, one entrée, one dessert and one non-alcoholic beverage for $64.99 plus tax, per person, as well as one Mardi Gras parade float rider reservation on the same day.
Annual and Seasonal Passholders receive a 15% discount off the ticketed price with a valid Annual or Seasonal Pass when purchasing in person at the Front Gate or a Guest Services location, or by calling 407-224-7554.
Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval runs February 4 through April 16, 2023 at Universal Studios Florida – transforming the theme park into Florida’s biggest party complete with mouthwatering cuisine inspired by Carnaval celebrations from New Orleans to Brazil to Belgium and beyond, a spectacular parade filled with vibrant floats where partygoers can catch beads by the handful, live concerts by top names in music on select nights, and more.
If you’d like to visit Universal Orlando during the Mardi Gras celebration, 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!
Visitors to Batuu may find the Mandalorian and Grogu inside Star Wars: GalaxyÕs Edge at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif., starting Nov. 18, 2022. The Mandalorian and Grogu and their journey together can be seen in the first two seasons of ÒThe MandalorianÓ on Disney+. (Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort)
The Mandalorian and Grogu Arrive Tomorrow at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Beginning tomorrow, Nov. 18th, guests may spot The Mandalorian and Grogu around Batuu in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland!
Since opening Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in 2019, Star Wars storytelling has expanded to include more new characters and tales from that galaxy far, far away. Earlier this year, some of those new stories were incorporated into the land with the arrival of the bounty hunter Boba Fett and mercenary Fennec Shand.
Pixar Holiday Card Set To Spread Some Holiday Cheer This Season!
Send some holiday cheer to your friends and family with this Pixar holiday greeting card set! We found this box that contains 20 greeting cards in 4 different designs at Jessie’s Trading Post in Disney’s Hollywood Studios for $19.99. Take a look at the designs available in this set:
