Go under the sea with this Sebastian Shoulder Plush!
Get ready to dive deep into playtime fun with this adorable plush inspired in our favorite crab from The Little Mermaid, Sebastian! He will be happy to go on countless adventures with you and sing under the sea at all times!
The soft toy features a magnetic base which sticks to metal plate and also allows it to sit on your shoulder! He is adorable!
We found this Sebastian Shoulder Plush at World of Disney in Disney Springs for $24.99. He will be happy to be your friendly companion in the human world.
Pipeline: The Surf Coaster Coming To SeaWorld Orlando in 2023
SeaWorld Orlando is excited to announce the opening of the theme park’s NEWEST roller coaster, “Pipeline: The Surf Coaster”, in the Spring of 2023. This attraction is the world’s first “Surf Coaster”. Riders will feel the power of the ocean in a whole new way, making “Pipeline” every thrill-seeker’s newest obsession. “Pipeline” will take them on an unparalleled journey and will keep them coming back for more.
“We are always looking for exciting ways to take thrills to a new level. This first-of-its-kind roller coaster will be the perfect addition to the already incredible lineup of attractions at SeaWorld Orlando,” said Kyle Miller, SeaWorld Orlando Park President. “SeaWorld Orlando will be the only place in the world to ride a roller coaster like this and we welcome everyone looking for the chance to experience it.”
First-of-Its-Kind Surfing Launch and Moving Seats
The innovative design elements that make this a first-of-its-kind roller coaster are the surfing launch and “wave jumping” motions that riders will experience. The unique surfboard-shaped ride vehicle will give riders an immersive experience from the moment it starts. They will be secured on the roller coaster in a surfing position and will be launched at top speeds, feeling as if they are catching a wave. Riders will then feel like they are hanging loose when their seats rise and fall to mimic the sensation of riding on a wave while sending them through several gnarly twists and turns.
“Pipeline: The Surf Coaster” Will Reach Radical Heights and Speeds
Each rider will get the rush of cutting through waves as they race up to heights of 110-feet in the air and feel like they are about to wipe out when they go upside down on a wave curl along the 2,950-feet of track. “Pipeline” will send riders on a journey reaching max speeds of 60-miles-per-hour, with five different airtime moments and lasting a total of 1 minute and 50 seconds. The ride has a projected height requirement of 54”, and is designed by Bolliger & Mabillard Consulting Engineers, Inc. based in Switzerland.
“Pipeline” will be the seventh roller coaster at SeaWorld Orlando, reinforcing the theme park’s reputation as the Coaster Capital of Orlando. It joins an impressive roster of coasters that include Mako, which was voted the #1 Best Roller Coaster by the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice poll, and Ice Breaker, which was voted the #1 New Attraction by the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice poll. “Pipeline” will be the latest in a string of top-notch roller coasters that continue to break the mold and bring thrill-seekers from around the world to SeaWorld Orlando.
Annual Pass Members Will Get Exclusive Access to “Pipeline: The Surf Coaster” and Special Monthly Giveaways
The best way to experience “Pipeline: The Surf Coaster” and all that SeaWorld Orlando has to offer is with an Annual Pass. All Pass Members will have the opportunity to be among the first to experience “Pipeline” with SeaWorld Orlando’s Passport to Thrills program. Annual Pass Members can have their Annual Pass scanned at the Pass Member lounge desk three times by December 31, 2022, to receive a FREE one-time Quick Queue for “Pipeline: The Surf Coaster”. This front-of-the-line access will be valid for a one-time redemption from the roller coaster opening date to December 31, 2023. Starting in November, SeaWorld Orlando will also reveal monthly giveaways exclusively for annual Pass Members tied to “Pipeline”. SeaWorld Orlando is also launching another incredible year for Pass Members with the BEST VALUE for guests, which includes amazing benefits ranging from unlimited visits, up to six free guest tickets, and access to NEW exclusive events. Additional benefits can include FREE parking, special savings on merchandise, food, and beverage options, attraction Quick Queue and behind-the-scenes animal tours, among other perks. Passes start at an affordable $14 a month for Florida residents. Fans who want to double the fun can purchase a two-park pass with unlimited visits to SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica Orlando, voted America’s Best Outdoor Waterpark by USA Today’s 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards, for just an additional $4/month. For a full overview of the Annual Pass options, visit SeaWorld.com/Orlando/Annual-Pass.
Universal Orlando Mardi Gras International Flavors of Carnaval Returns February 4th, 2023
We have exciting news to share. Universal Orlando Mardi Gras International Flavors of Carnaval will be returning once again starting on February 4th through April 16th, 2023!
Florida’s biggest party just got bigger! Get ready for Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval!
Next spring, Universal Orlando Resort will take its fan-favorite Mardi Gras celebration beyond the bayou with Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval – running daily from February 4 through April 16, 2023, at Universal Studios Florida.
The parkwide celebration will transform Universal Studios Florida into Florida’s biggest party, complete with mouthwatering cuisine inspired by Carnaval celebrations from New Orleans to Brazil to Belgium and beyond – plus a lively parade filled with vibrant floats where partygoers can catch beads by the handful. And on select nights, guests can cap the festivities with live concerts by top names in music.
Access to Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval is included with regular admission to Universal Studios Florida.
More details about the event – including the concert lineup and dates, the delicious selection of food and beverage guests can sample, and the spectacular parade theme – will be revealed soon. For more information, visit www.universalorlando.com/mardigras.
Tusker House Restaurant will be Transitioning to an All You Can Eat Buffet on November 1st
Starting on November 1st Tusker House Restaurant will be Transitioning to an All You Can Eat Buffet at Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
Step inside this lively Harambe marketplace eatery and enjoy family-friendly surroundings. The plentiful family-style menu offers favorites for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
While you dine, snap a photo and tip your pith helmet to Donald Duck—suited up and ready for his next safari adventure—along with his Disney friends, as they travel throughout the dining rooms celebrating their latest expedition.
Read on for more details on the Tusker House Restaurant:
Beginning Nov. 1, Tusker House Restaurant will be transitioning to an all-you-care-to-enjoy, buffet style dining experience! That means you can go and grab all the food you can handle. What makes this spot nestled in the Harambe Marketplace so special is its menu filled with African-inspired flavors.
There are plenty of dishes to keep your eye (and taste buds) on when this location goes back to a buffet. From breakfast to dinner, you will be more than satisfied. Kickstart your morning at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park with tasty plates, including an assortment of pastries like the Zebra Coffee Cake, breakfast classics like Simba Waffles and Mickey Waffles, and a variety of breakfast meats.
For lunch and dinner, you can indulge in various breads and dips, house specialties like the Spit-roasted Tandoori Chicken and Green Curry Shrimp, plant-based options including the Cauliflower Bunny Chow, and various salads. There are also some classics for the little ones to enjoy like corn dog nuggets and macaroni and cheese to name a few. And don’t worry – there are plenty of desserts to enjoy too!
This adventurous spot not only has mouthwatering eats, but Donald Duck and some of his Disney pals have taken a break from their safari adventure to celebrate with you. Be sure to get a picture and a hug from the gang as they venture around the dining room.
Reservations are available now for Tusker House on the Disney World Website. I for one have missed the All You Can Eat Buffet at Tusker House. What about you?
Kona Cafe Reopens from Refurbishment on November 1st
We have exciting news to share today! Fan-favorite Kona Cafe Reopens from its refurbishment at Disney’s Polynesian Resort starting on November 1st. This relaxed café infuses a bit of Asian zest into traditional American meals and features an onstage sushi kitchen.
Here are more details on Kona Cafe
Savor American favorites for breakfast, lunch and dinner—prepared with hints of the South Seas.
Open to the tropical ambiance of the Great Ceremonial House, this casual café serves such breakfast delights as cinnamon and banana-stuffed Tonga Toast, a variety of savory egg dishes and macadamia-pineapple pancakes.
Satisfy big lunchtime appetites with a delish Dashi noodle bowl or crispy baked cheddar cheeseburger.
For dinner, feast on a divine selection of delicacies that includes sushi rolls, poke bowls and chef-recommended dishes like the Kona-braised short rib—all served amid the relaxed atmosphere of this Polynesian restaurant.
Over at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, the delicious Kona Cafe will soon be returning from its recent refurbishment. Beginning Nov. 1, you can once again dine at this favorite restaurant but now with a refreshed experience. The look, feel, and even some flavors of this relaxed café will be different, yet familiar. Kona Cafe will feature American cuisine with that Asian flare that makes it so unique and you can still watch the chefs at work in the onstage sushi kitchen.
There are breakfast favorites that have cemented their place on the menu, including the delicious and can’t-miss Tonga Toast and Pineapple Macadamia Nut Pancakes served at breakfast. These two are fan-favorites for a reason. Just take a peek at how tasty they look! Be sure to keep an eye out for several items returning to the menu like the Big Kahuna Burger and Seafood Pu Pu Platter and even a new plant-based offering for dinner, the Sautéed Red Quinoa.
Akershus Royal Banquet Hall will be reopening in November
Akershus Royal Banquet Hall will open its doors once again in Epcot on Nov. 4th, 2022! This dining experience is found at the Norway pavilion in the World Showcase and gives guests a taste of Norwegian cuisine.
Join Disney Princesses for Storybook Dining inside a medieval castle with soaring archways and cathedral ceilings.
There are plenty of plates at this royal feast, whether you’re looking to indulge in your favorites or want to try something new. This family-style dining experience includes Traditional KjØttkaker featuring Norwegian meatballs or the Kylling og Melboller, a Norwegian take on chicken and dumplings.
If you’re looking for some more classic American-cuisine, they’ve got that too with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Grilled Salmon, and Macaroni & Cheese. And what meal is complete without dessert. The meal serves up both a Rice Cream with strawberry sauce and a Chocolate Roulade with lingonberry cream – yum!
Aside from the delicious eats and treats, what makes Akershus Royal Banquet Hall so special is it is home to a unique Storybook Dining featuring Disney Princesses. As you indulge in the Norwegian-inspired fare, you can interact, take photos, and create lasting memories with some of your favorite princesses.
Reservations will be available for Akershus Royal Banquet Hall starting on Oct. 24th.
Are you excited about the return of Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in Epcot?
Bob Chapek and Josh D’Amaro holding a Disney Executive Retreat at Disney World
Disney’s CEO Bob Chapek and Disney Parks Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro will be hosting a Disney Executive Retreat at Walt Disney World with Cast Members from Walt Disney Imagineering according to WDWMagic.
The Disney Executives are expected to tour Walt Disney World throughout the week checking on all of the upcoming projects under construction right now.
While the details of their visit have been kept private many online are speculating that the Disney Executives will be looking at the Blue Sky Concepts discussed at the 2022 D23 Expo in Anaheim California.
For more details on those projects check out the links below:
McDonald’s Halloween Happy Meal Pails have returned for 2022!
We have exciting news to share! The McDonald’s Halloween Happy Meal Pails have officially returned starting today! Replacing the Cars on the Road Happy Meal toys which were last month I expect these Halloween Pails to fly off the shelves.
The fan-favorite Halloween Happy Meal Pails have been gone for quite some time and we are excited they are back again at McDonald’s.
Take a look:
Back in 1986, McDonald’s started offering its Happy Meal kid’s meal in cute little Halloween-themed buckets, which can double as a kid’s trick-or-treat pail. I know I had all of them and used them for trick-or-treating and decoration in my room. They were perfect for carrying around my Matchbox cars.
Disney News Round-Up: Huge Price Jump for Disney Genie Plus, More Price Increases for Merchandise, New Epcot Lightup Ornaments, A Christmas Story Christmas is Coming Soon. The price increase fairy has come to Walt Disney World, raising prices on Disney Genie Plus, Pins, Plush, Ears, and so much more. Plus we went to Epcot and got some new merchandise, and crowd levels.
Work continues on multiple projects in Epcot and today we have an update on the CommuniCore Hall construction. Twitter user @bioreconstruct shared a look at the work happening on the CommuniCore Hall building.
CommuniCore Hall will be a multi-purpose building and home to the festival stage. Guests will also be able to find meet and greets, a demonstration kitchen, and a mixology bar. The new location will also serve as a festival support center.
The area where CommuniCore Hall is being built is looking less like a pit of dirt and more like the building that will open late next year. Twitter user @bioreconstruct shared two images of the ongoing work.
CommuniCore Hall frame is at center of the photo.”
Structural frame so far at CommuniCore Hall is above the basement (arrow). The Hall building will eventually encompass the restroom building at right. pic.twitter.com/vXk2Y3BXfE
“Structural frame so far at CommuniCore Hall is above the basement (arrow). The Hall building will eventually encompass the restroom building at right.”
Are you looking forward to the new CommuniCore Hall opening in 2023?
If you would like to visit Epcot soon, contact me today to start planning your trip! I am a travel agent with Destinations to Travel, my services are complimentary, and I would love to help you plan a magical vacation!
Now is your chance to work at Universal Orlando Resort
If you are looking for a full-time or part-time job in Florida, now is your chance to work at Universal Orlando Resort! The resort is hiring for multiple positions and also offers tuition reimbursement.
Universal Orlando offers eligible Full-Time and Part-Time Team Members 100% tuition reimbursement at more than 220 accredited schools.
There are currently over 160 positions available at Universal Orlando Resort! They range from Security jobs to Chefs to Human Resources and more. If you were looking to expand your education and jumpstart your career, Universal Orlando can assist you.
“We offer extraordinary opportunities for Team Members to join us in creating memorable experiences and never-ending thrills for our guests. See upcoming hiring events and learn how you can come have fun in our Universe.”
If you’d like to work at Universal Orlando Resort, you can find all of the available positions here.
Visit Orlando is giving away 12 unbelievable trips to Walt Disney World
Visit Orlando is hosting a giveaway where 12 lucky winners will win trips to Walt Disney World! This December, Visit Orlando is giving away 12 unbelievable trips to Orlando and Walt Disney World Resort for a winner and three (3) guests — no matter if they’re your best friends, family, co-workers, squad or any combination imaginable.
One prize package will be awarded from Visit Orlando each day for 12 days starting Dec. 6, 2022, each to include:
$250 Frontier Airlines ticket vouchers for Orlando flights, for the winner and up to 3 guests
One standard room (quad occupancy) for a 3-Day, 2-night stay at a deluxe Walt Disney World ®Resort hotel for winner and up to 3 guests (Resort hotel selected by Visit Orlando in its sole discretion)
3-Day Theme Park Tickets with Park Hopper ®option for winner and up to 3 guests (park reservations required)
One Disney Gift Card with a value of $500 for the winner (terms apply: https://www.disneygiftcard.com/terms/us)
Visit Orlando Swag Bags
Ground Transportation to/from the Orlando International Airport to Walt Disney World ®Resort for winner and up to 3 guests
There are 2 steps to entering this giveaway. First, fill out the form on Visit Orlando’s website, then submit your favorite besties photo showing your Orlando fandom to be entered for a chance to win!
The Walt Disney World Resort 50th Anniversary celebration ends March 31, 2023, so don’t miss your chance to be a part of it. Submit your entry today for the chance to win Visit Orlando’s 12 Days of Magical Getaways.
This giveaway is open to legal U.S. residents residing in the 48 contiguous U.S. and D.C., who are at least 21 years of age at the time of entry. Limit 1 Entry per person.
If you don’t win but would still like to visit Walt Disney World during the 50th anniversary celebration, contact me today! I am a travel agent with Destinations to Travel, a Disney Earmarked agency, my services are complimentary, and I would love to help you plan a magical vacation!
