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Port Orleans Resort-Riverside Unveils New Room Refurbishments

Port Orleans Riverside Unveils Room Refurbishments

Walt Disney World has been busy recently preparing for many new additions to the parks and hotels. With the new Toy Story Land, upcoming Galaxy’s Edge and the 50th Anniversary right around the corner, it’s an exciting time for the resort. Part of the preparation has included room refurbishments at many of the on-site hotels. We just got a first-hand look at some of the changes being currently installed to the Alligator Bayou section of Port Orleans-Riverside. Let’s take a look and see what guests can expect from these new rooms.

Port Orleans Resort-Riverside Unveils New Room Refurbishments

Theming and Decor

The first and most notable change is the new theming. Before, Riverside’s rooms were generically themed to the bayou of Louisiana. That theme still holds but is now accented by special touches from the Disney film “The Princess and the Frog”. Curtains, beds, and art now feature scenes and characters from the classic movie. This new enhancement definitely adds a bit of extra Disney magic to the room.

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Port Orleans Resort-Riverside Unveils New Room Refurbishments

The rooms have made the switch from carpeting to the new vinyl “wood look” flooring like other Disney hotels. This new flooring will be easier to clean and is being used to replace carpeting in all on-site resorts. Bathroom fixtures have been updated as well and now feature a more down-home style with accents like a washboard at the sinks. My favorite new addition has to be the extra installed USB ports. This should make charging all of guests devices a lot easier.

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Furnishings

One of the biggest changes is the new platform beds with open space underneath for luggage storage. Finding space for your suitcase can sometimes be challenging so it’s nice to see they’ve thought about a solution. These new beds have their own special Disney touches like Tiana’s tiara on the headboards. Alligator Bayou section rooms will also come with a pull-down trundle bed. This child size bed easily folds up out of view when not in use and features fun art with Tiana, Naveen, and Louis. When the bed is not in use, it becomes a bench with drawers underneath. Brand new flat screen TVs are also being installed for guests to enjoy while resting from the parks.

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The Port Orleans-Riverside room refurbishments are currently ongoing. As of the time of this writing, buildings 35-39 have been completed. Magnolia Bend rooms will be next to get refurbishments when Alligator Bayou has been completed. Make sure to check back for more news on all of the changes coming to Walt Disney World Resort this year.

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Newest Princess Cupcake at All-Star Music Resort

Newest Princess Cupcake at All-Star Music Resort

Newest Princess Cupcake at All-Star Music Resort

The newest Princess cupcake is now available at The All-Star Music Resort. Located at the Intermission Food Court, the Merida Cupcake is a mighty strong competitor in the dessert department.

Inspired by the Disney-Pixar movie “Brave”, this chocolate cupcake takes direct aim at your taste buds. You’ll find the cupcake swirled high with sweet green vanilla buttercream frosting, and some bright orange vanilla buttercream inspired by Merida’s curly hair. Crisp delicate gold pearls placed around the edge surround the frosting. Finishing off the Media Cupcake is her arrow made from milk chocolate.

If your trip to Walt Disney World includes the Disney Dining Plan, consider using one of your snack credits to enjoy this tasty treat.  Those not on the Disney Dining Plan can still enjoy the Merida Cupcake for only $5.99. The Intermission Food Court makes for a great stop on your to or from the parks and offers daily specials. Don’t forget to check out the menu online if you’re looking to enjoy more than just the cupcake.  Bring your resort refillable mug along too if you are visiting from another Walt Disney World Resort. Take advantage of unlimited refills of pop, coffee, water, or tea. Lastly, no matter what resort you’re staying at, the newly inspired Merida Cupcake is worth a trip to All-Star Music Resort.

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Help the Girls go See Captain Marvel

Help the Girls go See Captain Marvel

We Have Stories wants your help. There is a go fund me account to help send girls in South Los Angeles, Watts, & Compton to see Captain Marvel. They believe every girl deserves the opportunity to see this film to be inspired for what they can achieve when they grow up; strong, bold, and smart.

But why Captain Marvel? Captain Marvel is the first woman led movie by Marvel Studios. She shows girls and women everywhere how to be powerful. Most female characters in showbiz rely on romance to heighten their character. Not Captain Marvel. In the movie, it also showcases many female characters and diversity of women in careers, race, and talents. The film is co-directed by women, and releases on Woman’s Day during Woman’s History Month.

We Have Stories wants every girl part of Girls Inc LA to be able to witness this film.

Help the Girls go See Captain Marvel

The cost is simple. $13.00 per child ticket. $13.00 refreshments per child. $17.00 per chaperone ticket. All donations and receipts will be sent to donors following the finish of the campaign. Any extra donations raised will go directly to helping the non-profits Girls Inc LA and We Have Stories to continue to show these girls their strengths. They would like to expand their growth by 2020 by reaching 2,000 girls.  They continue to commit in providing for “underrepresented and marginalized storytellers and content creators.”

Help the Girls go See Captain Marvel

Amazing, right? Are you feeling moved? Donate here. Learn more about We Have Stories and Girls Inc LA missions.

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Disney PhotoPass Offers a Wicked Photo Op at Artist Point.

Disney PhotoPass Offers a Wicked Photo Op at Artist Point.
Mirror, Mirror on the wall. Who is the fairest of them all? The Disney Photopass services is now offering a wickedly exciting photo opportunity at Storybook Dining at Artist Point.

The new restaurant allows guests to walk right into the enchanted story of Snow White. Guests visiting the Storybook Dining will have the experience to dine with Snow White herself, along with Dopey and Grumpy. Don’t whistle too much around Grumpy, you never know how me might react. Only kidding, along as Snow White is by his side, he should be fine.

However, that Evil Queen could show up at any moment so always be on the look-out. Luckily, if she does show up, she will have one of those incredible cast members by her side to capture your magical encounter! Even though these pictures will cost extra, you can capture as many magical memories throughout your vacation by purchasing the Memory Maker for one set fee. That way, once you see a Disney Photopass photographer you can capture the moment where ever you are!

While you wait for the wicked Evil Queen to arrive be sure to dine on some delicious meals that this new restaurant has to offer. The dishes all have the perfect theme that adds to the enchantment feel of this unique restaurant!
Be sure to make reservations ahead of time at this new popular restaurant located at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge! Oh, and remember, if the Evil Queen is being nice to you, she almost always has an ulterior motive.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

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Mickey Premium Bar Cake Spotted at Amorette’s Patisserie.

Mickey Premium Bar Cake Spotted at Amorette’s Patisserie.
If you have never to Amorette’s Patisserie then you are missing out, especially now that they have the Mickey Premium Bar Cake. I mean look at this thing! It is gorgeous!!

Amorette’s Patisserie is located in the Disney Springs District in Orlando, Florida. This amazing place features unique, high-end pastries with delicious desserts that are works of art. Hence the Mickey Premium Bar Cake! Amorette’s also offers items such as, chocolate covered strawberries, macarons, éclairs, brownies, and more! Not only that, they also offer sandwiches, like the Turkey on Focaccia, crepes, an Espresso, Latte, or Cappuccino, and assorted alcoholic beverages.

Mickey Premium Bar Cake Spotted at Amorette’s Patisserie.

Amorette’s is best know for its signature cakes and is best known for their Mickey character cake. In addition to Mickey, Amorette’s also features Minnie, Donald, Goofy, and Pluto cakes. Each cake features different ingredients and flavors so that no two are alike.

Mickey Premium Bar Cake Spotted at Amorette’s Patisserie.

You can imagine the excitement when the Mickey Premium Bar Cake debuted a few weeks ago! Not only is it in the shape as one of the most sought after and iconic Mickey treats, it also resembles the flavor of a Mickey Premium Bar! How cool is that?!

Mickey Premium Bar Cake Spotted at Amorette’s Patisserie.

The Mickey Premium Bar Cake is made with a base of chocolate chiffon cake. The cake also features Ice Cream Mousse that actually tastes like ice cream giving it the full Mickey bar feel. In addition, this cake features Milk Chocolate Ganache, Dark and White Chocolate Crisp Pearls and tied together with a hard Dark Chocolate Shell.
The Mickey Premium Bar Cake is simply stunning. If you have ever had the pleasure of purchasing one of these gorgeous cakes, you know how hard it is to cut into one of these. Take our word for it, it is always worth it!

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Donut Inspired Minnie Ears Are the Next Craveable Mouse Ear Trend

Donut Inspired Minnie Ears

It’s a snack-tastic time at Disney this month! Movie over Mickey Ice Cream Ears, we’ve got a new sweet treat to accessorize with. The newest snack inspired ears to hit the parks are the new Donut Inspired Minnie Ears! These sprinklicious donut ears are the perfect accessory for Disney Food lovers.

Donut Inspired Minnie Ears Are the Next Craveable Mouse Ear Trend

These fun new ears made a surprise debut at Disneyland this week, and promptly sold out!

Don’t worry though, they’ll be back in stock soon at Disneyland, and coming to Walt Disney World too! These pink frosted donut ears are topped off with an ice blue bow that contrasts beautifully. I hope these end up coming in more than one flavor (colors) too!

Now that there is Donut Ears and Mickey Ice Cream Ears, I wonder what other Disney snack inspired ears we will see next!

Would you rock these Donut Inspired Minnie Ears for a deliciously adorable snack style?

Watch Sarah Silverman Record A Place Called Slaughter Race

A Place Called Slaughter Race

A Place Called Slaughter Race

You have probably seen the movie by now, but just in case you haven’t, here is a tip – definitely see Wreck it Ralph 2 – Ralph Breaks the Internet!

Watch Sarah Silverman Record A Place Called Slaughter Race

It has been six years since Ralph won his medal in “Wreck-It Ralph,” and he and Vanellope are still the best of friends. One night they discover a Wi-Fi router in Litwak’s Arcade, which leads them on the adventure of a lifetime!  There are car races, Disney Princesses, and enough jokes to entertain parents as much as the kids.

Watch Sarah Silverman Record A Place Called Slaughter Race

Plus, there is the song “A Place Called Slaughter Race”.  Written by Alan Menken, as all good Disney Princess songs are, the song is pure Vanellope – quirky, funny, and heartfelt. Not only is it uplifting, featuring a wandering Princess in search of her true feelings, it also includes lines such as “We have fallen wires, dumpster fires, creepy clowns, and burning tires/That great white in the sewer”.  Plus, it’s a catchy tune!

Sarah Silverman, who plays Vanellope, got to record “A Place Called Slaughter Race” live with a 70-plus-piece orchestra.  And for her, it was a dream come true to record an original song written by one of her idols.  Disney Legend Alan Menken wrote her favorite musical, Little Shop of Horrors. You can see from this Entertainment Weekly’s exclusive video how excited she was!

“A Place Called Slaughter Race” has been nominated for an Oscar in the Best Original Song Category. The 91stAcademy Awards will be held on February 24, 2019.

Video Source: Entertainment Weekly

Photos Source: Disney

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Pirate’s Price Audiobook Narrated by Actor Jim Cummings.

Pirate’s Price Audiobook Narrated by Actor Jim Cummings.
Among Star Wars stories, The Pirate’s Price Audiobook is a rare tale of Han Solo and Chewie told by another character, the cheerfully amoral space scoundrel Hondo Ohnaka. It is also rare that a middle-grade novel would have an audiobook, but that’s another article for another time.

Throughout Pirate’s Price Audiobook Ohnaka is narrated by voice actor, Jim Cummings, who narrates his journey. Some of you may recognize the unforgettable voice of Jim Cummings as none other than Winnie the Pooh. Jim Cummings has also voiced Ohnaka on The Clone Wars and the Rebels animated TV shows.

Take a listen to this exclusive audio clip of Ohnaka discovering plans for a brazen jewel heist while trying to stow away.

In Pirate’s Price Audiobook, Ohnaka is not a very successful pirate, however, he was a fan favorite from Rebels. During Return of the Jedi, a Weequay guard on Jabba’s skiff was nicknamed “Queequeg” and the name was later altered to become part of Star Wars. Ohnaka is also part of the alien species known as Weequay, which is a take-off of the stoic islander Queequeg from the 1851 novel.

During Pirate’s Price, Ohnaka is narrating his tale to the bounty hunter Bazine Netal while they are in the crossroads world of Batuu. More specifically, Batuu in the Black Spire Outpost which is the new setting of the Galaxy’s Edge opening at Disneyland and Walt Disney World this year!

The Pirate’s Price Audiobook should bring back many memories for those who grew up loving Star Wars, especially the read-along stories. Will you be purchasing the audiobook?

Source: Entertainment Weekly

Photo Credit: Star Wars

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New Alex and Ani D-Lish Collection Coming Soon

Alex and Ani D-Lish Collection

New Alex and Ani D-Lish Collection Coming Soon

A tasty new treat is headed our way from the Disney Parks, and this calorie free treat is wearable! The new Alex and Ani D-Lish Collection will be making it’s debut January 18th with a special launch at Disney Style in Disney Springs!

Renowned jewelers, Alex and Ani, are launching a line of bracelets featuring the popular stylings of D-Lish Treats. Yummy bangles will include treats like Mickey Mouse-themed donuts, cupcakes and more, elegantly integrated into stunning pieces as charms. An Alex and Ani representative will also be available to assist as you on January 18th and 19th!

This fabulous event is happening at Disney Style in Disney springs on January 18 to 19 during the time of 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

I don’t know about you but I can’t wait to take a bite out of this tasty new Alex and Ani D-Lish Collection!

Tokyo Disneyland Celebrates Daisy Duck at “Let’s Party Gras!”

Tokyo Disneyland Celebrates Daisy Duck at Let's Party Gras

Daisy Duck, fashionista and girlfriend of Donald Duck, turned 72 last week. She debuted in the animated short “Don Donald” on January 9th, 1937. Although she didn’t appear as Daisy until 1940 in “Mr. Duck Steps Out”. Since then, the chic fowl has become a regular to Disney cartoons. She’s now included in the line-up of classic Disney characters and an icon for the company and parks. One of the ways Disney recently celebrated the duck was at the “Let’s Party Gras!” show in Tokyo Disneyland.

Tokyo Disneyland Celebrates Daisy Duck at “Let’s Party Gras!”

Premiering last year as part of Tokyo Disney Resort’s 35th anniversary “Happiest Celebration”, the show instantly became a favorite for park guests. The anniversary brought many new shows and experiences that have endured as well.  “Let’s Party Gras!” is a New Orleans themed show inspired by a Mardi Gras carnival. The performance features a line-up of favorite characters and songs. Guests are encouraged to join in and participate in the festivities to add to the merriment.

Tokyo Disneyland Celebrates Daisy Duck at “Let’s Party Gras!”

The performance follows the Three Caballeros as they arrive in New Orleans for a Mardi Gras celebration. Things get exciting when the trio learns that their Disney friends have instead planned a special “Party Gras”. Mickey, Goofy and the rest of the gang have created this new party to add even more fun to the Mardi Gras bash. The new party can only happen with four key elements: an artistic venue, striking costumes, happy music, and heartfelt dancing. With a beautiful backdrop, creative outfits, and entertaining songs the party is ultimately a success!

“Let’s Party Gras!” can be seen daily at Theater Orleans in Tokyo Disneyland. Guests can look forward to appearances by Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Daisy and more. The show is roughly 25 minutes and is open to all park guests.

Photo Credit: Disney

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Captain Marvel’s Jude Law Answers Questions Regarding His Latest Role

Captain Marvel's Jude Law Answers Questions Regarding His Latest Role

Captain Marvel’s Jude Law Answers Questions Regarding His Latest Role. D23 visited with Jude Law on the set of Marvel Studios newest film, Captain Marvel, for a one-on-one Q&A about his latest role as Walter Lawson/Mar-Vell. He graciously gives us insight on his role and the atmosphere on set while filming with his stellar cast and crew, giving both teams high praise. Here’s what he had to say:

D23: What can you tell us about your character?
Jude: He heads Starforce, which is an elite special forces-like group of Kree warriors, and he is also mentor to Carol Danvers, Brie’s [Larson] character.

D23: What is his relationship with Carol Danvers?
Jude: Their relationship as mentor-mentee, and pupil-sensei, and how they met, and what they offer to each other are very much at the heart of the film.

D23: What can you tell us about the other members of the Starforce team?
Jude: I can talk about Djimon [Hounsou]—Korath—who appeared in Guardians of the Galaxy. Obviously, this is a few years before, so a young Korath; he is second in command. Minn-Erva, played by Gemma Chan, is a sniper, and a long-range specialist. We have Bron-Char, who’s basically a blue giant, played by Rune Temte, from Norway. And Algenis [Soto] plays Att-Lass; he’s another sniper expert, or weapons specialist.

Captain Marvel's Jude Law Answers Questions Regarding His Latest Role

D23: Can you talk about the camaraderie on set?
Jude: This has been a real joy, actually, because on a big piece like this, there were many moments where it’s very fragmented, so I’ve done an awful lot on my own. It’s a nice feeling when Starforce is all together—if anything, just so that we can all complain about where our suits are chafing. It’s always nice to have that camaraderie. Film sets are fun places; there’s also a camaraderie with the crew. We have a lot to do, so to have moral support around you, and build those relationships and that chemistry, is always going to be a highlight of the job.

D23: Have you had any fun action sequences?
Jude: Yes, a fair few. I’ve been doing boxing and martial arts for years, so it’s fun to just get a lot more hands-on, tactical, hand-to-hand combat. And then there are a couple of other fantastic battle sequences that were great fun.

D23: What is the Supreme Intelligence?
Jude: There’s a sort of divine element [with the Kree] called the Supreme Intelligence and that comes to play in this. My character has a very particular relationship with the Supreme Intelligence. It’s quite complex, and ultimately very revealing of what it is that motivates him. He’s got a kind of divine sense of purpose because of his relationship with this greater being.

D23: Describe the conflict between the Kree and the Skrulls.
Jude: The Kree and the Skrulls are constantly in conflict, so both communities are living really at high alert, and both obviously live with huge wariness of each other. And as a commander of the Kree military, my character is somewhat judgmental and full of hatred for the Skrulls. The Skrulls, to the Krees, really represent despicable maneuvering and manipulation. Because the Skrulls can simulate other people—they turn into other things—it’s this idea of subterfuge, that you are not who you really are, whereas the Kree have a kind of purity about them, and an honesty, as far as I see it.

Captain Marvel's Jude Law Answers Questions Regarding His Latest Role

We can not wait to see what Jude Law brings to the big screen along with his cast mates.

Captain Marvel premieres on March 8, 2019. You can purchase advanced tickets NOW for a screening near you.

Photo Credit: D23/Disney