Get in the Halloween spirit at Black Tap in Downtown Disney with the ~spooky~ (but delicious) Halloween CrazyShake®. The vanilla shake has a vanilla frosted rim with candy corn topped with a ‘spider-web’ chocolate cupcake, orange and white twisty pop, orange rock candy, whipped cream, orange sprinkles and a chocolate drizzle ($17).
The shake will be exclusively available from October 30th – November 3rd at Black Tap in Downtown Disney at Disneyland!
Bonjour mesdames et messieurs!
If you are visiting Epcot this week and want to catch one of the viewings of Impressions de France then better hurry up.
The 18 minute film that showcase the charm and beauty of France is closing on October 2, 2019 for refurbishment.
Earlier this year we learned that the Palais du Cinéma will be getting a Beauty and The Beast sing along in 2020, this will not replace Impressions de France, just running at different times.
So part of the renovations to prepare for this new addition will be an upgraded digital projection system for a visually enhanced experience, as well as a whole new exhibit in the pre show area.
As of now there is no official date for its reopening.
PS: The Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure activity inside the pre show area will not be available during the time of refurbishment, this will not affect the rest of the missions throughout the rest of the park.
Photo credit: Disney
A Disney Cruise Line port will soon require guests to have a valid passport to go ashore.
Guests traveling to the souther Caribbean port, Martinique, must have a valid passport to leave the ship and explore the port. Martinique is a popular destination for Disney cruisers.
Carnival Cruise Line recently sent out a message to those travelling to Martinique on the Carnival Pride this November. The message reads:
“Dear Carnival Pride Guest,
We have an important message to share regarding travel documentation requirements for Martinique.
Officials in Martinique have informed us that all cruise visitors to the island must have a valid passport in order to go ashore. This requirement will be strictly enforced by local authorities. If you do not already have a passport, we encourage you to obtain one before your voyage.
Thank you for your understanding. We can’t wait to welcome you aboard for a fun and memorable cruise.”
The Disney Wonder sails to Martinique on the 7-night Southern Caribbean Cruise from San Juan. The Disney Fantasy sails to the Disney Cruise Line port Martinique on the 9-night Eastern Caribbean Cruise out of Port Canaveral.
Disney Cruise Line’s website shows that passports are required for the 7-night cruise detailed above, but it does not state that passports are required for the 9-night Easter Caribbean Cruise. This will be changed soon.
Source: Cruise Fever.
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ upcoming feature film “Frozen 2” features a stunning soundtrack, including original songs from Oscar®- and Grammy®-winning songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, original score by Grammy nominee Christophe Beck, and end-credit artists Panic! At The Disco, Kacey Musgraves and Weezer.The “Frozen 2” soundtrack, set for release from Walt Disney Records on Nov. 15, 2019, is now available for digital pre-order, pre-save at Spotify and pre-add at Apple Music (https://disneymusic.co/Frozen2).
The “Frozen 2” vinyl cast songs soundtrack, “Frozen 2” score album and “Frozen 2” digital deluxe soundtrack are also available on Nov. 15. “Frozen 2” opens in U.S. theaters on Nov. 22.
The Academy Award®-winning team behind “Frozen” is back: “Frozen 2” is directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee; Peter Del Vecho produces, and Lee penned the screenplay with story by Lee, Buck, Marc Smith, Anderson-Lopez and Lopez. “The music of the Lopezes and Christophe Beck are part of the DNA of ‘Frozen,’” said Buck. “We couldn’t imagine building ‘Frozen 2’ without them. They bring such a rich, emotional understanding of the world and characters, and through their incredible music we have been able to really deepen and expand the story.”
“The songs and score of ‘Frozen 2’ reflect the growth of the characters and the deepening of their story,” added Lee, who also serves as chief creative officer at WDAS. “The music is fun but emotional, personal yet powerful, intimate but also epic. Kristen, Bobby and Christophe have definitely outdone themselves and taken the music to brave new heights.”
ORIGINAL SONGS BY KRISTEN ANDERSON-LOPEZ & ROBERT LOPEZ
Seven all-new original songs were written for “Frozen 2.” “From the beginning of our collaboration with Jennifer Lee, Chris Buck and Peter Del Vecho, everything we’ve created has come from big questions—what is the story that we all as artists, individually and collectively, need to tell?” said Anderson-Lopez. “Bobby and I approach the story through the lens of which moments of our story lead to big emotions—feelings so strong our characters can no longer talk but need to sing.”
Added Lopez, “Our tradition of songwriting comes from the world of musical theater, where songs must always forward the story in a fresh and surprising way. Every song has to take a character on a journey.”
The “Frozen 2” digital and physical track list follows. The vinyl soundtrack includes the first eight cast songs.
PANIC! AT THE DISCO, KACEY MUSGRAVES & WEEZER TAPPED FOR END CREDITS
According to executive music producer Tom MacDougall, who won a Grammy for the “Frozen” soundtrack, the “Frozen 2” soundtrack features a wide range of songs and an eclectic mix of artists performing the end credit versions. “While we can’t wait for the world to hear these songs, we feel like we got a sneak peek of how people will react with how quickly our end credits artists signed on,” he said. “Their excitement for this franchise and these songs is represented in their wildly creative takes on each of their versions.”
ORIGINAL SCORE COMPOSED BY CHRISTOPHE BECK
Beck, who’s behind the score for “Frozen,” returns to Arendelle for “Frozen 2.” He ensured a cohesive musical thread throughout the film, weaving elements from the original songs into the score. Beck once again utilized traditional Norwegian instruments to showcase the unique setting of the film—“magical, but rooted in real tradition”—as well as the Norwegian female choir Cantus, who was recorded in Norway. According to the composer, the new score reflects the evolution of the characters. “Similar to how Elsa and Anna have grown up since the last film, the new score has also matured and introduces more sophisticated musical concepts and thematic elements,” he said. “The story’s emotional arc is more complex and intense than the first so I wanted the score’s thematic concepts and instrumentation to follow suit. I enjoyed exploring extreme dynamic contrasts, harmonic complexity, intricate textures with vibrant colors, and hugely expressive melodic moments.”
“Frozen 2” is the follow-up to 2013’s “Frozen,” which is the highest-grossing animated film of all time in the worldwide box office. “Frozen” won an Academy Award® for best-animated feature film of the year, and the film’s iconic song, “Let It Go,” with music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, also won an Oscar® for best achievement in music written for motion picture, original song.
Last week we posted the news that Bell Services at all Walt Disney World Resort Hotels will no longer be holding reserved Scooters and Strollers from outside vendors for guests. Starting on October 1st, 2019 guests staying at a Walt Disney World Resort will need to be present to pick up their stroller & scooters from outside vendors.
Here is the information from Kingdom Strollers in case you missed it:
Many people have asked us what does that mean for Owner’s Lockers and Garden Grocer delivery service??? We are happy to report that those 2 popular delivery services will not be affected by the Bell Service Restrictions.
Here is the official word from both companies:
We are still waiting on official word from Disney on this current change to outside vendor services…
Looking for a new wardrobe for the kids? Amazon has introduced Disney X Spotted Zebra, a new one of a kind collection featuring Disney character, like you’ve never seen them before. The collaboration is available exclusively on Amazon.com.
Spotted Zebra’s first ever Disney collection incorporates kids’ favorite characters into top styles. This marks the first exclusive collaboration from Spotted Zebra. The collection features key franchises including Mickey & Minnie, Frozen, Star Wars, and Marvel in tees and leggings. These fun styles are also offered in multipacks of 2-4 pieces for easy stock-ups and mixing and matching. The collection’s fun and playful prints are one of a kind and exclusive to Amazon customers. Furthermore the multipacks are priced at $30 and under. Which makes these Disney pieces quite affordable. A pack of 4 character tees at $30.00 ends up being less than $8 per shirt!
If you haven’t heard of Spotted Zebra before, it is an Amazon private fashion brand. Spotted Zebra is also is an easy to wear kid’s brand that ranges from sizes 2T-XXL and ages 2-14. The brand is playful, humorous, inclusive, and offers something for every kid. Spotted Zebra launched in 2017 and is exclusively sold on Amazon at amazon.com/spottedzebra.
What do you think of the playful new Disney X Spotted Zebra collaboration? I already have a couple of multipacks in my shopping cart for my little one!
If you have not yet planned a fall getaway, there is still time to take advantage of the appealing “Fall into Extra Magic” room rates that are being offered by the seven Disney Springs Resort area hotels in Central Florida. Available for stays through November 2, 2019, the special room rates provide the opportunity to experience the many new offerings at the Walt Disney World Resort in Central Florida this fall, including the incredible Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, a whole new land, where you can live your adventure in a galaxy far, far away, now open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It is also a terrific time to experience the 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival and on select nights Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom Park.
Plus, guests staying at these seven Official Walt Disney World Hotels also enjoy great benefits at the Walt Disney World Theme Parks, with valid theme park admission: Extra Magic Hours benefit; 60-Day FastPass+ benefit; and for a limited time, “Extra” Extra Magic Hours this fall. The Extra Magic Hours benefit enables guests to experience extra time in at least one of the Walt Disney World Theme Parks each day, either before it opens or after it closes. The FastPass+ benefit provides the opportunity to reserve access to select attractions, shows and more, up to 60 days before you arrive. Ask your travel provider to ensure they can give you the necessary ticket confirmation or hotel reservation number needed to utilize this benefit.
And, this fall guests staying at the seven Disney Springs Resort area hotels enjoy “Extra” Extra Magic Hours. This very appealing benefit provides exclusive access to Disney’s Hollywood Studios from 6 a.m.-9 a.m. daily through November 2, 2019, providing extra time to enjoy Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge (including the exciting new Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run), as well as the fun 11-acre Toy Story Land and other popular attractions. In addition, “Extra” Extra Magic Hours have been added at the Magic Kingdom Park and Disney’s Animal Kingdom from 7 a.m.-8 a.m. daily through November 2, 2019. That provides guests staying at the Disney Springs Resort area hotels more time to enjoy such popular attractions as Pandora – The World of Avatar and Fantasyland.
Situated on Walt Disney World Resort property, the seven Disney Springs Resort area hotels are ideally located an easy walk to Disney Springs, which now features more than 150 retail, dining and entertainment establishments. This includes an impressive array of restaurants, including six influenced by renowned James Beard Award-winning chefs. Disney Springs’ outstanding shopping options range from Disney-inspired merchandise to unique boutiques to top brand name retailers. In addition, Disney Springs features 25 different entertainment acts every night, including outstanding live music, specialty acts and more.
Plus, the seven hotels provide shuttle transportation approximately every 30 minutes to all four Walt Disney World Theme Parks, two Water Parks, and at night to the Disney Springs area.
Guests at the seven hotels also receive the “Disney Springs Passport” booklet that features discounts and specials from Disney Springs merchants on entertainment, shopping and dining. Among the coupons featured in the booklet are discounts and special offers at T-Rex Café, Frontera Cocina, The Polite Pig, Rainforest Café at Disney Springs Marketplace, Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante, Wolfgang Puck Express, House of Blues Restaurant, Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company, and Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop.
The Disney Springs Resort area hotels’ “Fall into Extra Magic” rates for stays through November 2, 2019 are:
For information on the special hotel rates, or to make a reservation, visit DisneySpringsHotels.com. The special room rates are available for stays September 1-November 2, 2019, based on availability. Some blackout dates may apply, and availability may be limited. The rates do not include the Resort Services Fee or daily parking fee (if applicable), taxes or gratuities. The offer is not valid with any other special offers, promotions, existing reservations, or for groups.
Visiting also provides the opportunity to take in such special events as the 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, through November 23, 2019, with truly delicious offerings and flavors from around the globe. In addition, the Festival includes the Eat to the Beat Concert Series each night through November 19, 2019. Scheduled entertainment includes Sugar Ray, 98o, Kenny G, Billy Ocean, Sheila E., Hanson, Kris Allen, Boys II Men, BBMak, and Joey Fatone and Friends (featuring Chris Kirkpatrick and Ryan Cabrera). Also back again is the popular, separately ticketed Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, which take place at the Magic Kingdom Park on select nights through November 1, 2019.
Additional benefits of staying at one of the Disney Springs Resort area hotels include: the ability to purchase Disney Theme Park Tickets at the hotels’ website and at their Guest Service Desk; a Disney Merchandise store located in each hotel; and advance tee times and discounts at all Walt Disney World Resort golf courses.
The Disney Springs Resort area hotels (DisneySpringsHotels.com) includes:
For more information on the Disney Springs Resort area hotels, or to make a reservation, visit DisneySpringsHotels.com .
Actress, singer-songwriter and author Lea Michele celebrates Halloween Time with Minnie Mouse and Mickey Mouse at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif., on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019.
Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort brings spook-tacular experiences from Sept. 6-Oct. 31, 2019.
Halloween magic will enchant guests at both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park as favorite experiences are transformed into dreadful delights. With seasonal attraction overlays, Halloween-themed décor and food and beverage offerings, plus encounters with dastardly Disney villains, happy haunts seem to materialize around every corner.
(Joshua Sudock/Disneyland Resort)
Disney Visa Cardmembers can save up to 40% on room rates at the all-new Disney’s Riviera Resort for stays most nights Dec. 16, 2019 through March 31, 2020.
It’s a great opportunity to take in the majesty of Disney’s Riviera Resort opening December 16, 2019! Influenced by the grandeur of Europe, this enchanting escape offers beautiful scenery, a wide variety of comfortable rooms and convenient transportation to Walt Disney World® Resort theme parks!
Important Details
The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Savings based on the non-discounted price for the same room. Length of stay requirements may apply. Must mention this offer and use a valid Disney Visa Card or Disney Rewards Redemption Card to pay the deposit. Disney® Visa® Cardmember must stay in room. Offer is nontransferable. Additional per-adult charges may apply if more than 2 adults per room at Deluxe Resorts and Studios at Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts.Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Advance reservations required.
The Campfire Milkshake from Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grill Orlando is now one of my favorite extreme desserts. It was definitely one of the most artisan as it took a few minutes to craft. The milkshake itself is a chocolate shake with a marshmallow flavor. The topper was glorious! I couldn’t get over the toasted marshmallow topping. They literally had torches going!
Also on top were pretzels, caramel corn, and a piece of chocolate cheesecake. Again this is definitely a milkshake to share! The chocolate and marshmallow mix was very delicious and the little bit of salty from the pretzels was perfect to complete the flavor.
This shake can be found at Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grill’s express windows across from Chicken Guy at Disney Springs. The cost was $16. They also serve other shakes and gelato here. I’d never been inside this restaurant before and, I have to tell you, I was quite impressed. I can’t wait to go back to eat lunch or dinner in the upscale farmhouse setting.
Julie de la Fé
Find us park hopping in between the Happiest Pumpkins on Earth all fall long!
We recently visited the Walt Disney Animation Studios to learn about all things Frozen 2! Disney’s newest project is quickly becoming the most anticipated animated film of the year! We had the opportunity to hear from the brilliant filmmakers and artists who worked on this project for over 3 years.
All of our favorite Frozen friends are back to take on a new adventure. However, this time they will encounter new friends, foes, and a new season.
We got introduced to a tiny salamander, Bruni. The overall goal with Bruni was to make him as cute as possible. After some sketch work by Bill Schwab, Art Director of Characters, the animators worked on this little guy’s strut. They referenced real salamanders to get Bruni’s movements just right. Bruni made us all laugh and smile and we have a feeling audiences will love him too.
Next, we focused on a character that we think a lot of people are pretty curious about. The water horse known as the Nokk. The Nokk is a beautiful and mythological creature from the Dark Sea. The creators even visited an equestrian center to familiarize themselves with real horses and their characteristics. They thought of the Nokk as a warrior and protector of the Dark Sea, and he will only allow the worthy safe passage.
Our friends, both old and new, encounter a new kind of land in this installment. A great deal of the film is set in an enchanted forest in the middle of autumn. The animators expressed how they had they felt that winter, more specifically snow, was like a blank canvas for them. Now, they had a much richer color palette to come up with. They even consulted with a Norwegian botanist to gain insight as to what trees would fit into a location like this. As Elsa, Anna, and the rest of the gang venture into this unknown territory the sights are undeniably beautiful, but what else will they encounter on their journey?
Make sure you see Disney’s Frozen 2 in theaters November 22nd to find out!
Source: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
All-day today, September 29th, Joffrey’s will be offering hot (16 oz.) or iced (24 oz.) coffee for just $1.00 to celebrate National Coffee Day at Walt Disney World.
Here is a complete list of Joffrey’s Coffee locations to get your brew on, including the newest location at the Disney’s Skyliner in Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort!
