Legacy Cast Members to Receive EARidescent Nametags for Disney World 50th Anniversary. In a Facebook post, which can be viewed below, from Walt Disney World Cast and Comunity. We learned that along with new name tags for cast members. Legacy Cast members will be receiving a new name tag to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Disney World. Without a doubt, the Legacy Cast members deserve this cool upgrade.
The new nametag will be enhanced with EARidescent accents and holographic gold foil. We recently did an article showing off the new nametag for cast members which can be viewed here.
The Walt Disney Legacy Award recognizes Cast Members who go above and beyond to dream, create and inspire both fellow Cast Members and Guests, with recipients identified by their iconic blue nametags. In honor of our 50th anniversary, Walt Disney World Legacy Award recipients will soon be wearing a new, magical version of this famous accessory – enhanced with EARidescent accents and holographic gold foil. We can’t wait to see them debut as part of “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” – and to celebrate ALL of the Cast Members that make magic for Guests and each other every day!
Inspired by the personal example of Walt Disney and his heritage of excellence, the Walt Disney Legacy Award recognizes Cast Members, Crew Members, and Imagineers who give the very best of themselves to our guests, their co-workers, and the company.
All Cast Members with CDI or CDD contacts are eligible, up to and including Senior Managers. Recipients must have worked in the company for at least two consecutive years and represent a daily commitment to the three key values of ‘dream, create and inspire’.
“[Award recipients] create magic for guests every day, inspire others by being inclusive and represent the best of Disney’s heritage,” according to the Walt Disney World website. “The Walt Disney Legacy Award recognizes Cast Members, Crew Members, and Imagineers around the world who embody the values behind the award of ‘dream, create and inspire.”
Legacy Cast Members are nominated not by guests for this award but rather by their co-workers, which makes the award special because it is co-workers recognizing another’s hard work.
I cannot wait to see friends of mine showing off the new EARidescent Nametags. The blue badge is well earned, and if you have had any interaction with the cast members wearing it, you know they always go above and beyond for guests.
The gorgeous designer BaubleBar Minnie Ears that debuted in at Walt Disney World last month, are coming soon to shopDisney! These pretty in pink beauties were a shimmering hit when they arrived at Walt Disney World, and we can’t wait for them to be available online!
There is no confirmed date for the arrival of these new ears, but shopDisney has them listed as coming soon! That means it could be any day now or even a week from now. I know, I know, it makes me anxious not knowing too!
Some fun news for Disney World Annual Passholders. Disney’s Magic Mobile is now offering two new Annual Passholder digital card designs. The new design choices show graphics of Orange Bird and Epcot’s Figment.
Disney MagicMobile offers a convenient and contactless way to access MagicBand features like theme park entry. You can use it through your iPhone, Android, Apple Watch or any other smart device. Using it is quite simple since all you have to do is create a Disney MagicMobile pass on MyDisneyExperience.
By the way, they do offer a variety of other design choices for Annual Passholders on Disney’s Magic Mobile! But we are happy to see these two beloved characters join the fun!
Celebrate Vivoli Il Gelato’s Birthday with these new treats. Disney Springs recently posted about 2 new treats to celebrate the moment. Absolutely, a must-try is the new Birthday Sprinkle Cannoli and Cannoli Shake. Furthermore, Birthday Sprinkle Cannoli is available now for $6.50, in addition, Vivoli Il Gelato’s Birthday Cannoli Shake is available for $12.00.
Happy anniversary to @vivoligelateria! ✨ Celebrate with special treats including their new Birthday Sprinkle Cannoli and Cannoli Shake! ???? Available for only a limited time this summer.
Additionally, they offer Italian gelato, bomboloni, waffles not to mention the amazing coffee.
It’s Gelato and So Much More!
Considered to be one of the oldest gelaterías in Florence, Italy, Vivoli’s original location began scooping out its homemade ice cream in 1930. Generations later, they’re continuing the tradition at Disney Springs—and dreaming up exciting new frozen concoctions for Guests to enjoy.
Aside from the classic gelato cone or cup, you’ll find sorbetto, assorted beverages, and bakery items. Along with amazing gelato-based sundaes shakes and floats made from seasonal ingredients. Located in the Landing section of Disney Springs, furthermore, be on the lookout for the bicycle cart selling Gelato.
Vivoli Il Gelato is located at The Landing in Disney Springs. Also, be on the lookout for the Ice Cream Bike that serves 8 of the most famous flavors of gelato.
Chill Out at Our Bicycle Cart
Exploring Town Center? Look for our custom-built, retro vehicle “pedaling” 8 popular gelato and sorbetto flavors.
It’s time to live your dreams again as Disneyland® Paris reopens this Thursday, 17 June 2021 with Disneyland Park, Walt Disney Studios® Park, Disney’s Newport Bay Club Hotel and Disney Village®. Plus, in a matter of days, the much anticipated Disney’s Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel will open its doors along with the premiere of the new Disney Junior Dream Factory show!
Guests can once again enjoy the outstanding experiences we are known for, from iconic attractions (including new experiences like Cars ROAD TRIP) and new heart-warming Disney, Pixar, Star WarsTM and MARVEL Character moments to unique interactions with our Cast Members and even a few surprises along the way.
Natacha Rafalski, President of Disneyland Paris, celebrated the reopening of the destination: “We are absolutely thrilled to bring the Disney magic back to our Guests, in the most wonderful way and with enhanced health and safety measures… As the top tourist destination in Europe, I am so proud to see Disneyland Paris play a key role in the reignition of the tourism industry. It is a chapter filled with hope and optimism that we are starting all together as we believe that the need to dream and share moments of happiness with family and friends have never been so important. And as part of our longstanding commitment to supporting our communities, we are delighted to be celebrating this milestone with 300 beneficiaries from local associations.”
Over 60 Disney Characters at Selfie Spots and surprise appearances
The first Guests arriving today are once again able to enjoy Disneyland Paris, which is more beautiful than ever* and thanks to many Selfie Spots**, guests can enjoy a special moment with their favourite Characters from the Disney, Pixar, Star WarsTM and MARVEL universes. Some of the new character experiences include Star WarsTM Legends such as Chewbacca, Kylo Ren, or Stormtroopers now at Videopolis Theatre for a galactic experience.
Characters straight out of Alice in Wonderland are surprising guests in the Cheshire Cat Train on Main Street, U.S.A. And a float welcoming famous Disney Princesses also makes surprise appearances at Disneyland Park.
At Walt Disney Studios Park, Cruella makes surprise appearances, as do Emile and Remy from Ratatouille. Additionally, the beloved characters from Frozen are back at Animation Celebration and the MARVEL Super Heroes are ready to take selfies with Guests on stage at Studio Theatre.
Iconic attractions and a new experiences: Cars ROAD TRIP
Once again, Guests can enjoy iconic attractions in both Disney Parks, be it the thrill of Star Wars: Hyperspace Mountain and The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror or an adventure on a family attraction such as Peter Pan’s Flight or Ratatouille: The Adventure.
With the continued transformation of Walt Disney Studios Park, new experiences, like the Cars ROAD TRIP attraction, are coming online making it the place where Pixar adventures come to life. Launched today, this new experience takes you right into the world of Pixar’s Cars films along the idyllic Route 66, the most legendary highway of the American Southwest. As they travel aboard a streetcar, Guests meet Lighting McQueen, Martin and many others, while passing by some nature- and Cars-made wonders.
Near the exit of the attraction, Guests will be able to enjoy a delicious break at “The Laugh ‘n’ Go” food truck presented by Bel. This fun-filled ‘pit-stop’ will feature snacks created by the Disneyland Paris chefs with The Laughing Cow cheese.
Disney’s Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel: opening on 21 June 2021
Just a short walk – or free shuttle – away from the Parks, Disney’s Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel will pay tribute to the home of so many Marvel Super Heroes and the artists who created them. Disney’s Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel will offer premium comfort and personalized services, while celebrating New York City’s culture and vibrant energy, styled as a New York art gallery.
With more than 350 pieces of artwork on display spanning both comics and movies created by more than 110 artists from Europe and beyond – including about 50 exclusive pieces – it will be one of the largest publicly viewable collections of Marvel artwork in the world.
The guest experience will be taken to the next level with a holistic, 360-degree approach to storytelling and exclusive experiences including Selfie Spot with Spider-Man at the Super Hero Station, a creative space for little ones called Marvel Design Studio, or the Hero Training Zone, an outdoor field with dedicated areas for a variety of sports activities to be enjoyed by guests of all ages. More information and reservations at disneylandparis.com.
Disney Junior Dream Factory: Opening 1 July 2021
Disney Junior Dream Factory, a new live entertainment show, is the first show that Disneyland Paris will offer after its reopening. Ideal for families with young children, the show will take place in the brand new “Studio D” at Walt Disney Studios Park and will officially open on 1 July. This immersive 20-minute show will feature some of Disney Junior’s most popular Characters such as Mickey, Minnie and Timon and rising stars Vampirina and Fancy Nancy Clancy. They invite both young and older Guests to make dreams come true together by learning and singing fun and catchy songs.
Finally check out this fun video of Mickey & Friends enjoying the all new Cars Road Trip!
Disney fan-favorite Jack-Jack Cookie Num Nums are returning to the Disneyland Resort! Located on Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure, Jack-Jack Cookie Num Nums is reopening on June 24, 2021!
At Jack-Jack Cookie Num Nums, guests can delight in delicious cookies served with assorted milks. Guests can choose from chocolate chip, shortbread and jam-filled, gluten-friendly cookies. The famous chocolate chip cookies are massive and gooey!
Jack-Jack Cookie Num Nums is located near the exit of the Incredicoaster. Cookies are $6 and the milks are $2.25. Mobile ordering is not available for this location so guests will need to head over to the cart to place their order.
We can’t wait to enjoy a warm, ooey, gooey Jack-Jack Cookie Num Num once again!
Disneyland has reopened and more options like rides and dining locations are reopening regularly. Now, park hours at the Disneyland Resort have been extended for the month of July!
Starting July 1, 2021, Disneyland will be open from 8 am to 10 pm and Disney California Adventure will close one hour earlier, being open from 8 am to 9 pm.
The hours are consistent throughout the month of July. When the parks first reopened, the closing time was 7 pm. Guests will love having more time to experience the parks! Hours are currently only available through July 28 but there is a good chance the last few days of July will have the same hours as the rest.
The socially responsible lifestyle brand Lokai, has a brand new collection, with National Geographic! The new National Geographic Lokai bracelet collection is a stunning assortment that captures the beauty of nature. Bracelets from the collection also feature designs inspired by six different species from the National Geographic Photo Ark!
Image Source: Lokai
Six animals lend their inspiration to these beautiful new bracelets. Beautiful species featured include the African cheetah, poison frog, Bengal tiger, zebra, peacock, and monarch butterfly. Images for the collection are from the National Geographic Photo Ark. Photo Ark is a multilayered effort that aims to photograph every species living in the world’s zoos and also wildlife sanctuaries!!
Lokai bracelets carry water from Mt. Everest, the highest point on earth to remind us to stay humble when we’re on top. They also carry mud from the dead sea, the lowest point on earth, to encourage us to stay hopeful when we’ve hit a low.
This collection will not only have you stand out like these beautiful creatures do in the natural world, but you’ll also support the beauty of our planet! Every purchase helps support the global nonprofit National Geographic Society in its work to protect and illuminate our world through exploration, research, and education. This work includes the protection of animals and their habitats. You can also learn more by visiting Natgeo.com/info.
You can find the new National Geographic collection now at Lokai.com! Bracelets are sold separately and retail for $22.00 and just $19.80 for Lokai Members.
Are you wild for the new National Geographic Lokai bracelets?
“Chip ‘N’ Dale: Park Life follows two tiny troublemakers trying to live the good life in a big city park while having giant-sized, sky-high adventures. Disney’s beloved chipmunks, nervous worrier Chip and laid-back dreamer Dale, make the perfect odd couple. They’re best buddies and they drive each other nuts! In their perpetual pursuit of acorns, these ultimate underdogs are joined by Pluto, Butch and other iconic Disney characters as they face down bullies great and small.“
Are you excited for the new animated series? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments.
The Disneyland Resort has reopened to all guests and many health and safety protocols have been relaxed. Now, more dining options are reopening as well! The following dining locations are reopening soon:
Tiki Juice Bar (opening June 17; mobile order available)
Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante (opening June 17)
Alien Pizza Planet (opening June 17; mobile order available)
Oga’s Cantina (opening June 17; bookings now available)
Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo (opening June 17; mobile order available)
Maurice’s Treats (opening June 24)
Edelweiss Snacks (opening June 24; mobile order available)
Disney California Adventure Park
Wine Country Trattoria (opening June 17; bookings now available)
Mendocino Terrace (opening June 17)
Bayside Brews (opening June 17; mobile order available)
Lamplight Lounge Brunch – Fri., Sat. & Sun. only (opening July 9: bookings now available)
Lamplight Lounge – Boardwalk Dining (opening June 24)
Jack-Jack Cookie Num Nums (opening June 24)
Cozy Cone Motel – Popcone (opening June 24; mobile order available)
The Boardwalk Dining at the Lamplight Lounge is a brand new option! Enjoy patio dining at Lamplight Lounge with a fun new menu featuring select signature Lamplight Lounge offerings. Reservations are not needed (walk-up only) for Lamplight Lounge – Boardwalk Dining, but of course, you can still make a reservation to dine downstairs at Lamplight Lounge.
Disney World Testing Fireworks at the End of June. Obviously, Magic Kingdom has not done a full firework show in over a year. Nonetheless, July 1st is coming quickly, and Disney needs to make sure everything is in working order. It appears that Disney will be testing the fireworks over the course of a few days and have warned local residents.
Disney will be conducting tests on June 26th and 28th. The surrounding communities have alerted their residents to the testing. This has been confirmed by sources around the Disney Theme parks. We got news from a few sources who live off Ream Rd behind the Magic Kingdom and confirmed this.
This news comes on the heels of yesterday’s announcement by Disney parks Blog, informing us of the return of Nighttime Spectaculars and both Epcot and Magic Kingdom. The Magic Kingdom is bringing back the crowd favorite “Happily Ever After” along with Epcot returning with “Epcot Forever”
Are you as excited to see Disney World Testing Fireworks again? We absolutely love Happily Ever After and we were a little choked up during the announcement yesterday when the music hit. Reminding us of what we have been missing for the past year.
Reservations have filled up for Opening Night of the Fireworks. Join us as we will be at Polynesian Beach to enjoy the night on July 1.
Credit goes to The GoTofamily for sources on this article. Verified by a local family who wishes to remain anonymous, they need to finish the pool installation so we can join them watching fireworks from the sauna, who happen to live across from the Magic Kingdom.
You grotto check out this virgin Mai Tai Frappuccino!
If you are craving a tropical drink from Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at the Polynesian Resort, you can satisfy that craving by ordering a Mai Tai frappuccino at your nearest Starbucks!
