All you need is faith, trust and a Tinkerbell Frappuccino from Starbucks!
Add some magic to your frappuccino with this pixie dusted drink inspired by our favorite sassy fairy! It features a blend of matcha green tea frappuccino layered with iced green tea to achieve Tink’s yellow and green colors.
When we think of Disney siblings, our minds immediately think of Anna and Elsa, our favorite sister duo! Si if you are a fan of Frozen then you are in luck, because starting now through April 10th, you and your family can join the celebration!
Head to the Disney Princess Youtube Channel to watch special episodes featuring the Frozen Friends Club, movie clips, fun facts, read-alongs and more! Sounds like so much fun! You won’t want to miss it.
For the little ones at home, Walmart has some beautiful Anna and Elsa Fantasy Gowns so they can join the celebration!
Looking for some playtime? Then you will love the Anna Classic Doll Play Adventure Set from shopDisney.com and the “Frozen 2: Anna, Elsa, and the Secret River” story book from Amazon.
For the tech savvy Frozen fans, this smart watch from Walmart and the Gizmo watch from Verizon will keep the bonds of sisterhood alive every minute of the day!
Just in time for spring, a new set of ears is out at Walt Disney World! These are the Disney Pastel Balloon Ears. They look just like those balloons you buy in the park, except they are strategically placed on the headband to look like mouse ears!
We’ve seen a couple of variations with this balloon style in the last year. There was a snowflake pair at Christmas and a red pair before that. This is the first pair of balloon ears where the two balloons are different colors. The photos may not reflect just how light and pretty the colors are, but the pink and purple balloons look perfect for a sunny day at Disney Parks. Or at home, if that’s something you do! The headband is a light green velvet.
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Like their predecessors, these balloon ears light up. That means they are even more impressive at night than they are during the day. Each balloon is not only a different color either. The pink balloon has the Walt Disney World logo and the purple balloon has the Disneyland logo. So they are appropriate for either Disney park you can visit stateside!
Currently, you can purchase these Disney Pastel Balloon Ears at World of Disney in Disney Springs for $32.86. For those not currently visiting Walt Disney World, try purchasing online. If you’re a big fan of Disney balloons, you’ll want to grab these while you can. They’re sure to last a lot longer than a regular balloon!
Permits filed recently by the Buena Vista Construction Co. and a google map search shows the address associated with Chef de France in France Pavilion. “Provide labor, material and/or electrical for construction” is the only listed work.
France Pavilion in World Showcase at Epcot has undergone major expansion as of late. With the addition of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, Le Crêperie de Paris, and new restrooms. Now it seems like another section of France may be undergoing some form of construction.
Chef de France does not have any dates listed for closure and remains open. It opened in 1982 with the rest of Epcot by French gastronomic legend Paul Bocuse. Since 1996 Bocuse’s son Jérôme has run the restaurant. At one point in the late 2000s, an Audio-Animatronics Remy could be seen interacting with guests.
“Be transported to the heart of Paris at this charming café. With its high ceilings, intricate mosaic flooring, and expansive windows looking out onto the promenade, this bright and airy restaurant features innovative French cuisine. Celebrating fresh and simple ingredients, the menu changes seasonally but may include such delicacies as beef tenderloin, classic onion soup, and roasted duck with cherries.”
Buena Vista Construction Company is the main contractor for refurbishments and renovations at Walt Disney World. Last year they had to layoff 1225 non employee contractors. Work may be picking up again as they have started to hire back some of those previously laid off.
Oscar Martinez was a Cast Member at Disneyland for more than 60 years. Most of those years he was a chef at Carnation Cafe. He’s been retired for a few years now and guests have started a petition to get him a window on Main Street U.S.A.
Oscar began working at Disneyland in 1956 and retired in 2017. His warm personality and kindness has made him a favorite among guests. Oscar became an attraction himself for guests visiting the park. Now, those guests want him to have his own window on Main Street!
If you’ve ever looked up at the windows on Main Street U.S.A. you might’ve noticed the names on the windows. Those names belong to past Cast Members, Imagineers, or others who contributed to the park. There are three requirements to get your name on a window: 1) Be retired, 2) Reach the highest level of service/respect/achievement, and 3) Agreement between top individual park management and Walt Disney Imagineering, which creates the design and copy concepts.
“After over 60 years of service, Chef Oscar retired from the Disneyland Resort in 2017. If you’ve met him, you know that he is a prime example of a Disney Cast Member. With kindness and genuineness, he has made a big impact on Guests and Cast Members since he hired in on December 29, 1956, and is more than deserving of a Main Street window to show how much we appreciate him!
Have you ever looked up at the windows on Main Street? Or maybe you’ve seen them in Toontown? These business decals are awarded to individuals who have contributed in some way to the parks. To be deserving of a window, Marty Sklar has said, “”to add a name [on a window] today, there are three requirements: (1) Only on retirement. (2) Only the highest level of service/respect/achievement. (3) Agreement between top individual park management and Walt Disney Imagineering, which creates the design and copy concepts.”
The petition is hoping for 2,500 signatures and has reached 2,408 as of the publication of this article. If you’d like to sign, you can find the petition here.
We have made it to the last full week of March. For some of us, spring break is right around the corner! This means lots will be happening in and around all the Disney parks. As always we have kept you up to date on all the latest Disney news. In case you missed any of our stories last week, here is our weekly update of important Disney news you won’t want to miss!
Disney History: Remembering the 2019 Easter Parade at Magic Kingdom– Did you know that Disney offers a special parade at Magic Kingdom during Easter weekend? It’s a short parade that takes place before the scheduled Festival of Fantasy Parade. It’s a fun seasonal show to help visitors enjoy their Easter at Magic Kingdom. We want to show our fans what the Easter parade was like at Magic Kingdom two years ago!
The Best Days of the Week to Visit Each Disney World Park– One question that always comes up when planning a Disney vacation is “what are the best days of the week to visit the parks?” While we could argue that any day at Disney is a good day, there are certain days for each park that are better than others. Everyone wants their Disney vacation to go as smoothly as possible. Some advanced planning can definitely help guests navigate the parks. This is especially important now that FastPasses have been suspended. So what days are the best to visit each park? Let’s break it down!
Disney’s Animal kingdom Park Guests can Connect with nature for Earth Day– Disney’s Animal Kingdom has always had one major focus – all things EARTH. During their Earth Week Celebration, there are plenty of new and exciting opportunities headed to Animal Kingdom! Guests will be able to, “connect with the magic of nature through engaging activities designed to educate and inspire the whole family”.
Why every Grown Woman Should Plan a “Girl’s Trip” to Disney– It amazes me that some adults still see Disney World as a place just for kids. Perhaps it is because these adults have never taken a trip to Disney sans kids? I’m here to tell you, Disney without children is a whole different experience! In the past few years, I’ve started taking more and more adult-only and girls trips to Disney. If you haven’t experienced this for yourself, you are missing out! I am a firm believer that every grown woman should take a girl’s trip to Disney without kids.
Get Ready for Spring with These Disney Easter Eggs– An egg hunt is a fun activity for everyone, whether you like to decorate the eggs or hunt for them, you will love these printables inspired by some of your favorite Disney Princesses.
Disney World Enhancements are Underway for the 50th Anniversary– The Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Celebration will start on October 1, 2021, and last for a whopping 18 months! Many guests won’t want to deal with the crowds on October 1, and that’s ok! Disney has planned accordingly for all guests. You will have plenty of time to experience the celebration.
What is Disneyland Forward expansion Project?– The Disneyland Resort is looking forward to the future! The resort is planning an expansion for the Downtown Disney District and even the possibility of a third theme park!
Take a Non-Disney Summer Vacation to Orlando– We all love Disney World, but did you know there are SO many other things to do and experience in Orlando? Step out of that Disney bubble and take a look at some other great options for a summer vacation in Orlando.
The Best Quick-Service Restaurants at Disney World– Walt Disney World Resort is home to some amazing restaurants. Advanced dining reservations can be like winning the lottery, especially now with limited capacity. So what should you do if your favorite spots are all booked up? well, you can always keep trying for that last-minute reservation, but if that doesn’t work out- don’t worry! It just so happens that Disney world is also home to some wonderful quick-service restaurants! A quick-service restaurant is a location that has counter service and does not require a reservation. However, quality and taste do not have to be sacrificed! Let’s go over some of the best quick-service locations found at Disney World!
Actress Emma Stone is now a proud parent! The Oscar-winning actress gave birth Saturday, March 13 in the L.A. area. It’s her first child with husband Dave McCary. The couple prefer to keep a low profile with their private life, but it’s definitely a huge year for the Cruella movie actress! Her upcoming Disney film releases in two months.
The Disney Villain’s movie will launch simultaneously on May 28th in theaters and on Disney+ with Premier Access.
Here are detail for the upcoming film:
Academy Award winner Emma Stone (“La La Land”) stars in the live-action Disney’s Cruella. A feature film about the rebellious early days of one of Disney’s most notorious villains, the legendary Cruella de Vil. Cruella takes place during 1970s London amidst the punk rock revolution. The story follows a young Estella, a creative girl determined to make a name for herself with her designs.
She befriends a pair of young thieves who appreciate her appetite for mischief. Together they are able to build a life for themselves on the London streets. One day, Estella’s flair for fashion catches the eye of the Baroness von Hellman (Emma Thompson). She’s a fashion legend who is devastatingly chic and terrifyingly haute. But their relationship sets in motion a course of events and revelations that will cause Estella to embrace her wicked side and become the raucous, fashionable and revenge-bent Cruella.
The next Marvel super-villain, M.O.D.O.K., is arriving soon! He’s here to take over the world…if things would just go according to his actual plans. The super-villain comedy series premieres on Hulu on May 21st.
In Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K., the megalomaniacal supervillain M.O.D.O.K. (Patton Oswalt) has long pursued his dream of one day conquering the world. But after years of setbacks and failures fighting the Earth’s mightiest heroes, M.O.D.O.K. has run his evil organization A.I.M. into the ground. Ousted as A.I.M.’s leader, while also dealing with his crumbling marriage and family life, the Mental Organism Designed Only for Killing is set to confront his greatest challenge yet!
The series stars Patton Oswalt, Melissa Fumero, Aimee Garcia, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Ben Schwartz, Beck Bennett, Jon Daly and Sam Richardson. “Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K.” is created and written by executive producers Jordan Blum and Patton Oswalt. Brett Crawley, Robert Maitia, Grant Gish, Joe Quesada, Karim Zreik and Jeph Loeb also serve as executive producers.
Celebrity Guest Stars
The list of A-list talent joining us quite impressive! Actor Jon Hamm is voicing Tony Stark/Iron Man in the show. Meanwhile, Whoopi Goldberg is playing Poundcakes, a D-list hero that often appears alongside the Power Broker.
Nathan Fillion is voicing Wonder Man, which is a character he was going to play in live-action in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 movie. It’s ironic he gets a second chance at the character even though his scene got cut the first time. Bill Hader is voicing two separate characters in the series. He’s playing both Angar the Screamer and iconic Hulk villain The Leader.
For the bumble bee decoration, start by creating royal. Add powdered sugar, meringue powder, vanilla extract, and water into the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment. Start mixing on low until incorporated and then beat on medium high until stiff peaks form (around 5 minutes).
Divide the icing into separate bowls to mix the icing colors (yellow, black, and white). Then set up a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet. Using a piping bag with piping tip #1, pipe the shape of a bee in yellow on parchment paper. Pipe on it’s wings with white, and stripes, eyes and antennae with black icing. Set aside to dry (about 1 hour).
Create Pooh’s ears with melted yellow candy melts. Using toothpicks, draw small circles on parchment paper. Set aside to dry.
Next, prepare the crust. Preheat the oven to 350F. Cream the butter and sugar until it’s light and fluffy in the bowl of an electric mixer with a paddle attachment. Combine the flour and salt into the butter mixture until it’s just combined.
Place the dough onto a well floured board and gather into a ball. Flatten the dough with floured hands and press flat into a 9″ x 9″ baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake the crust for 15 to 20 minutes, until lightly browned. Let it cool on a wire rack.
For the filling, beat eggs together then set aside. Next beat the lemon zest, cornstarch, and lemon juice until combined. Sift in sugar and baking powder, then add it to the egg mixture. Finally, pour the whole mix over the cooled crust.
Bake for 20 minutes.
Let it cool, then cut into 9 equal squares. Draw on Pooh’s face with melted dark chocolate. Add the ears and the royal icing beed with a little melted chocoalte.
Entertain like royalty with the stunning Disney Princess Tea Set from Toynk! Featuring themed designs inspired by popular Disney Princesses, the classic Baroque style is both delicate and chic.
Each of the four cups features a unique color and theme: Jasmine on the lavender, Belle on the yellow, Cinderella on the blue, and Ariel on the aquamarine. The teapot, creamer, and sugar bowl feature a Sleeping Beauty theme.
The Mighty Ducks are back for a new generation of hockey fans!
We knew some of the cast of the Mighty Ducks would return for a reunion episode of the Disney+ revival series. But one actor of the original series says he never got the invite. Shaun Weiss, who famously played Goldberg in the franchise was not given the opportunity to return. Sources close to the actor say that he was never reached out to by Disney or any of the team on the project.
In the 10-episode “The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers” season set in present day Minnesota, the Mighty Ducks have evolved from scrappy underdogs to an ultra-competitive, powerhouse youth hockey team. After 12-year-old Evan Morrow (Brady Noon) is unceremoniously cut from the Ducks, he and his mom, Alex (Lauren Graham), set out to build their own team of misfits to challenge the cutthroat, win-at-all-costs culture of youth sports today. With the help of Gordon Bombay (Emilio Estevez), they rediscover the joys of playing just for love of the game.
New Mighty Ducks
The series features a talented new team of up-and-coming young actors. Such as Brady Noon, Maxwell Simkins, Swayam Bhatia, Luke Islam, Kiefer O’Reilly, Taegen Burns, Bella Higginbotham, and DJ Watts.
“The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers” is produced by ABC Signature, a part of Disney Television Studios. Steve Brill, the original creator, writer and executive producer of all three films, which spawned an NHL franchise, is back as co-creator and executive producer of the new series.
The premise is certainly interesting given how the Ducks are the bad guys. They were the heroes of their 90’s movies. But the theme works well in sending a message about sportsmanship and the lessons learned in youth leagues. Are any of our fans excited about the Mighty Ducks reboot? Tell us your favorite moments in the movie franchise!
Kipping has unveiled a fun new Disney collection for spring, starring Mickey! The new Mickey Mouse Kipling Collection is actually three capsules in one! The fun contrast in styles has lots of fun choices, for a variety of tastes. There is a classic and sporty capsule, a durable retro ripstop capsule, and chic black and gold capsule!
The classic and sporty capsule is the largest of the three. This assortment has five silhouettes, including an Alys hip pack, and Delia compact! Bold lettering in bright colors creates a fun print, adorned with Mickey’s smiling face!
The hip and durable ripstop capsule has a flashy retro vibe. Textured appliques give this assortment a unique feel that makes a statement.
Last but not least is the black and gold capsule. This one is definitely my favorite. I love how sleek and minimalist it is. There are two silhouettes in this capsule. That’s okay though because they are probably my absolute favorite Kipling styles. This chic capsule is all black, with gold embroidered Mickeys. You’ll find it in the Delia Compact, and Creativity Crossbody.
You can find all three capsules from the new Mickey Mouse Kipling Collection online at Kipling-usa.com now! Which capsule is your favorite?
