Disney’s Oak Trail Golf Course Reopens

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September 7, 2018

Calling all golf fans! I am excited to announce that Disney’s Oak Trail Golf Course at Walt Disney World has re-opened after a brief refurbishment. During the refurb, new paspalum greens were installed along with a few other magical touches.

Over the Summer, Walt Disney World Golf took the time to work on each of the nine greens, remove the original Bermudagrass variants, reshape the greens back to their original sizes and shapes, and use new Paspalum grass for the surface. The use of Paspalum allows the reduction of water and fertilizer use for greens maintenance and will provide more robust and healthier putting surfaces in the years ahead.

A new Mickey shaped bunker was added just behind the 9th green and introduces a golf course feature that has been exclusive to the par-3 6th hole on Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course since 1971. Be sure to stop by to take photos of this exciting new feature as you play at Disney’s Oak Trail Golf Course!

With these changes at Disney’s Oak Trail Golf Course, Disney continues their commitment to enhance the Resort’s golf courses and to raise the bar on what it means to experience the magic of Walt Disney World Golf, operated by Arnold Palmer Golf Management – “The Happiest Place on Turf!”

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Are Tokyo Disney Resort Ticket Price Changes in the Works?

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September 7, 2018

Tokyo Disney Resort ticket price changes

Could Tokyo Disney Resort ticket price changes be in the works? It seems to be something Oriental Land Co. is considering.

Oriental Land Co. operates the Tokyo Disney Resort and they are currently considering a number of changes to admission fee structure at its theme parks. These changes include a fluctuating ticket prices determined by the number of visitors anticipated or simply raising prices across the board.

Ticket prices at the Tokyo Disney Resort have been the same since April of 2016.

President of Oriental Land Co., Kyoichiro Uenishi, recently discussed the matter during an interview with The Yomiuri Shimbun, a news outlet in Japan.

“We must be cautious about raising fees because consumer income has not increased much, although we can see a slight upturn in consumer confidence. It’s difficult [to determine],” Uenishi said.

Uenishi also discussed the planned consumption tax hike set for October 2019. He stated that Oriental Land Co. will consider its effect in the decisions they make.
There are plans by Oriental Land Co. to make a large investment in the theme parks to increase visitor satisfaction and to make them more accepting of an increase in ticket prices. There are plans to open two new zones in the theme parks. Once will be centered on the Disney classic, “Beauty and the Beast” and would ope in the spring of 2020. The other will have ties to “Frozen” and open sometime during 2022.

Stayed tuned to Chip and Co for future updates on ticket prices at the Tokyo Disney Resort.

Source: The Japan News

Photo Credit: Tokyo Disney

Chocolate Mickey Pumpkin Patch Cake Sprouting Up At Resorts

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September 7, 2018

Fall must be right around the corner because the Chocolate Mickey Pumpkin Patch Cake has just arrived at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort. Thus autumnal treat is a moist chocolate cake with white chocolate mousse on top (colored pumpkin orange) with green vine frosting and of course two cute little cookie Mickey ears.

The Chocolate Mickey Pumpkin Patch Cake can be found at the End Zone Food Court and is priced at $5.49. Or if you are on the Disney Dining Plan it’s also equal to one snack credit.

While visiting some of the other Value resorts we spotted it also at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort. The name they have given it there is the Chocolate Indulgence Cake and it’s priced the same at $5.49 or a Snack Credit.

Will you be trying this cute pumpkin cake on your next visit? Let us know in the comments below!

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Premium Disney Villain Handbags From Merchoid Now Available

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September 7, 2018

If you’re not a fan of the hero always saving the day, you may just be a Disney Villains Fan! Our friends at Merchoid know that sometimes it’s hard to find the perfect accessories inspired by our favorite villains, and have some devious treats to share. That’s right, Merchoid has introduced New Premium Disney Villain Handbags!

These three wicked bags are inspired by The Evil Queen, Ursula, and Maleficent.

For the Mistress of All Evil in you, the “Spread Your Wings” Maleficent Handbag is a great way to show people how fiery you can really be, even if you’re a Sleeping Beauty most of the time! With its unique wing-shaped flap, this handbag is the perfect companion for evil fairies everywhere.

For those who have the devilish desire to be the fairest of them all, the “Sleeping Death” Handbag is the one for you. Featuring elements from Disney’s Snow White, this bag is rather tasty…a far cry from that poison apple!

For those whose naughtiness is a little more nautical, the “She Sells Seashells” Ursula Handbag is one to splash out on. No need to trade your voice for this one; inspired by The Little Mermaid, this bag is available for all ‘poor unfortunate souls’.

You can find all three of these fiendishly fabulous Premium Disney Villain Handbags at Merchoid.com.

Take a Tour Of the Halloween Decorations At Disneyland and California Adventure

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September 7, 2018

Take a Tour Of the Hallowen Decorations At Disneyland and California Adventure

Take a tour of the Halloween decorations At Disneyland and California Adventure! It’s now Halloween Time at Disneyland! Spooky and whimsical Halloween Decorations are now up at Disneyland and California Adventure! If you’ve never seen the Halloween delights of Disneyland, it truly is a treat sweeter than candy corn!

Take a Tour Of the Halloween Decorations At Disneyland and California Adventure

Everything is covered in pumpkins and ghosts, from the entrance to the store windows.

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Walking down Main Street U.S.A. you’ll see pumpkins as far as the eye can see! There is more than just Mickey Jack-O-Lanterns though. You’ll find other popular Disney characters in pumpkin form too. There is everything from characters made out of pumpkins, to Jack-O-Lanterns featuring beloved Disney pals. Plus there are mounds of real pumpkins, and gourds adding an extra bit of spooky flair.

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Visitors to Disneyland have to check out the Holiday makeover at the Haunted Mansion. Jack Skellington and the citizens from Halloween Town have taken over the Haunted Mansion for a spooky good time.

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California Adventure also has some frightful displays available as well! The gang from Pixar’s Cars have gotten out their Halloween best to show off.

Have you ever experienced Halloween Time at Disneyland and California Adventure?

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The Nutty Pumpkin Coffee Milkshake Is The Perfect Fall Treat

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September 7, 2018

Although it may not be Fall for the rest of the world, it definitely has come to Disney World! We stopped in at the World Premiere Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort and found a new seasonal shake that is both fantastic to look at and to taste. Introducing the Nutty Pumpkin Coffee Milkshake! Coffee ice cream plus pumpkin spice …what’s not to love!

This amazing concoction is made by swirling Nutella, whole milk, coffee ice cream, and pumpkin spice syrup in your choice of a souvenir Mason Jar or a standard clear cup. Then its topped with whipped cream, 4 espresso beans, Fall leaf sprinkles, a dash of pumpkin spice, and a Landy Finger cookie

You can get the Nutty Pumpkin Coffee Milkshake for $9.99 in the Souvenir Mason Jar or $6.99 for the regular clear cup. It can be ordered at the Rialto station inside the World Premiere Food Court.

Who else is adding the Nutty Pumpkin Coffee Milkshake to their must-try list? Let us know in the comments below!

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Contact me today to start planning your magical Disney vacation. As an agent with MickeyTravels (designated with Platinum Earmarked status by Disney), my goal is to help you plan the Magic your way. I create customized itineraries, book advanced dining and FastPass+ reservations, monitor for discounts for your vacation, and much much more! And did I mention that my services are FREE? Find me on Facebook or feel free to email me with any Disney vacation questions at [email protected]

Job Fair Announced for Newest Disney Springs Eatery – Jaleo

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September 7, 2018

In the market for a new job? Would working at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World be a dream come true? Then, I have good news for you! Jaleo, the newest dining venue coming to Disney Springs, will be hosting a job fair next month.

The job fair will be held at STK Orlando which is in the Landing area of Disney Springs. Applicants are invited to stop by STK Orlando from October 1 to October 5 during the hours of 9 am to 3 pm to drop off resumes and chat with represenatives from the restaurant.

To see current positions that need to be filled for Jaleo, please CLICK HERE.

Jaleo at Disney Springs is the newest creation from Chef José Andrés. It is still under construction in the West Side area of Disney Springs. An official opening date has not yet been announced but we anticipate it to be open before the end of this year.

Good luck to all those attending this job fair!

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Sprinkles Pumpkin Cupcake Gives You Those Fall Feelings

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September 7, 2018

Sprinkles Pumpkin Cupcake gives you those Fall Feelings! Want it to start feeling like Fall even though the temperatures don’t feel like it yet? Head over to Sprinkles at Disney Springs to try out one of their new Pumpkin Cupcakes, close your eyes, and imagine leaves changing, and cooler weather!

The Pumpkin Cupcake features a pumpkin cake base with a cinnamon cream cheese icing. It is all topped with a cute, edible pumpkin candy. The cupcake is just $5.25.

In addition to the Pumpkin Cupcake, Sprinkles at Disney Springs will also be offering two other seasonal flavors in the month of September and October. The Pumpkin Cupcake will be available the entire month while a Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcake will also be available from September 10 to September 23 and a Candy Apple Cupcake from September 24 to October 7.

The Pumpkin Cupcake and the two others are part of the WonderFall offerings available at Disney Springs. WonderFall selections include everything from harvest tacos to hard ciders and autumn-inspired cocktails. To see the complete list, please CLICK HERE.

Planning a visit to Walt Disney World? There are still some great discounts still available for this Fall and beyond! Fill out the form below, or send an email for a FREE, no obligation quote with an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. I offer rate monitoring to ensure you are receiving the best available rate offered by Disney. As an agent with MickeyTravels, I’ll be on hand to help you with everything from finding your perfect package to nabbing those hard-to-get dining and FastPass reservations. I work with all Disney Destinations. Best of all, my services are absolutely FREE. Get in touch at 1.954.401.9577, via email at [email protected], or follow along on Facebook.

First Look at the 2018 Haunted Mansion Holiday Gingerbread House

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September 7, 2018

Haunted Mansion Holiday Gingerbread House

To kick off the first day of Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort, we are getting our first look at one of the favorite traditions of the season – the Haunted Mansion Holiday Gingerbread House! This is the 18th year for the Halloween-themed gingerbread display. This year’s display has been designed to celebrate the 25th of “The Nightmare Before Christmas.”

Tim Wollweber, associate art director for Disney Parks, has been involved with Haunted Mansion Holiday since the beginning in 2001, and took the creative lead on the gingerbread display again this year.

“We wanted to create a monster movie vibe, and a scary spider is a classic and iconic Halloween image. With that in mind, we designed a giant 5-foot spider with eerie glowing eyes and moving legs and mandibles. This multicolor spider is suspended above the Haunted Mansion’s Grand Hall table, attempting to pry the edible mansion from its foundation, revealing candy cane rebar and sparking lights. General chaos ensues as gingerbread zombies watch in astonishment and cocoon-wrapped gingerbread zombies wait to become spider snacks.”

Baking for this year’s gingerbread house has been underway for over a month. 12 chefs led by Assistant Chef Christina Orejel from Disneyland Central Bakery have been busy transforming gingerbread, icing, and fondant into this spooktacular masterpiece.

In addition to all that manpower, are your curious as to what goes into to bringing this scary fun creation to life? Here’s the ingredient list for the 2018 Haunted Mansion Holiday Gingerbread House:

90 pounds gingerbread
30 pounds of confectioner’s sugar
10 pounds of white chocolate
45 pounds of fondant

The 2018 Haunted Mansion Holiday Gingerbread House is on display until early January 2019 during Haunted Mansion Holiday at Disneyland Park.

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Enter To Win Tortilla Jo’s Endless Guacamole Giveaway!

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September 7, 2018

Tortilla Jo's Endless Guacamole giveaway

Are you ready to savor authentic south-of-the-border specialties?! You won’t want to miss Tortilla Jo’s Endless Guacamole giveaway.

Tortilla Jo’s in Downtown Disney is giving away dinner for four during our “Endless Guacamole” celebration for National Guacamole Day on September 16th. Avocado fans rejoice! Don’t miss out on your chance to win a front-row seat to the making of our world-famous table-side guacamole during an unforgettable dining experience. Comprised of a combination of fresh Haas avocados, onions, tomatoes, cilantro, chile serranos, and lime juice, our guacamole is all that and a bowl of bottomless tortilla chips. Wash it all down with a house margarita or pitcher of sangria for the perfect south-of-the-border style pairing.

Enter to win here: https://www.patinagroup.com/ tortilla-jos/guacamole-day

A winner will be chosen September 14th and notified by email. Winner will receive an offer for dinner at Tortilla Jo’s in Downtown Disney, Anaheim for up to four guests. Offer can only be redeemed by March 14, 2019.

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We’ve Got Details on High School Musical: The Musical

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September 7, 2018

High School Musical: The Musical

Where are my Wildcats at?! We’ve got High School Musical: The Musical details for you!

This will be a 10-episode show set to debut on Disney’s still unnamed digital streaming service. It will be shot docu-style with the audience meeting and following a group of students and their theacher at East High. These students are gearing up for their winter theater production of High School Musical. Although they soon learn that the stage isn’t the only place you’ll find drama.

Fans of the original movie musical will be excited to hear that each episode will feature a new rendition of a song they know and love. But there will also be one original song in each episode – which I’m really looking forward to!

Tim Federle (Ferdinand) and Oliver Goldstick (Freeform’s Pretty Little Liars) are serving as executive producers. Casting is being done by Julie Ashton who is currently searching for eight series regulars.

Casting is underway for Ricky, the star and Nini’s ex. He joined the musical to win her back. Nini is a born star, especially after she got a confidence boost at summer camp starting as the lead in The Music Man. She’s come back with a new boyfriend after her summer away. That new love is E.J., who is ambitious and also auditioning for the lead role in the musical!

Ashlyn is the bold and brash new girl and E.J.’s cousin. Then there is Big Red, Ricky’s life-long wingman! He may or may not have a crush on his best friend’s ex, Nini. Gina is a pro with an equity card who worries that her best days are behind he and Vikram is the captain of the color guard and student choreographer of the musical. Rounding out the cast is the new drama teacher, Miss Jenn.

A release date has not yet been set, but this show has all the makings of a showstopper!

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

Photo Credit: Disney

Pumpkin Cheesecake At All Star Music Is Perfect For Fall

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September 7, 2018

Have you had a chance to check out any of the Pumpkin inspired eats and treats at the Walt Disney World Resort lately? They are popping up everywhere and are all deliciously incredible! Let’s take a look at the Pumpkin Cheesecake being offered up at The Intermission Food Court at Disney’s All Star Music.

This decadent cheesecake is topped with a fantastic chocolate ganache and a pumpkin spice mousse. It is not only beautiful but delicious!

With the fall season in full swing at the Walt Disney World resort, it’s no surprise that Pumpkin Spice is the flavor of the month. Between Pumpkin spice lattes, cupcakes, milkshakes and now cheesecake, guests have plenty of Pumpkin inspired treats to enjoy!

Be sure to stop by the Intermission Food Court at Disney’s All Star Music resort to grab a Pumpkin Cheesecake on your way to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party!

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