Disney’s Princess Subscription Box Features Moana Enchanted Collection

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December 30, 2018

Get ready to set sail on an adventure across the seas with the next Disney Princess subscription box from shopDisney. The next Enchanted Princess subscription box will feature the Moana Enchanted Collection, as the newest box of treasures to delight your princess.

The Disney Princess Enchanted collection is a new monthly subscription box launched by shopDisney last month. Each month will star a new princess, first was Belle, and the newest is Moana. There are two types of boxes available, the regular and the deluxe. Each comes in a beautiful themed box, and is filled with Authentic Disney store costumes and treasures designed with quality and storytelling details.

Disney Princess Enchanted Collection – Moana

The regular edition is available for as low as $49.99 depending on the subscription type, and has a value of over $65.00 the Moana box xomes with:

An authentic Disney store Moana costume
A Read-Along Moana Storybook & CD
Moana stickers, surprises and activities
An exclusive video greeting from the Moana

Deluxe Disney Princess Enchanted Collection – Moana

The deluxe edition is available for as low as $74.99 per box depending on the subscription type, and has over a $100 value, the Moana box includes:

An authentic Disney store Moana costume
A Read-Along Moana Storybook & CD
Moana stickers, surprises and activities
An exclusive video greeting from Moana
Additional 2-3 Moana inspired Toys or Accessories

You’ll receive a new Princess Box every month, beginning with Moana, and followed up by Ariel! Your box will also come with a coupon for $10 off a $50 purchase at shopDisney, which is a nice little bonus.

Do you know a little princess that would love the new Moana Enchanted Collection from the new shopDisney subscription boxes?

Walt Disney World 2019 Disney Dining Plan Restaurants

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Heather Adamczak

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December 29, 2018

2019 is nearly here and the 2019 Disney Dining Plan list of qualifying restaurants is here for your viewing pleasure! Some of the restaurants do not list until further out whether or not they are participating in the Disney Dining Plan, but we will update this list as we are notified. Outside owned groups like the Patina Group who own locations at Disney Springs and around the parks are still not confirmed. Stay tuned and check back if your favorite spot is not included yet.

This list is subject to change and we will keep it as up to date as we can as the year goes on and more dining locations are opened/added.

Character Dining- 1 table service per person with the exception of Fairytale Dining at Cinderella’s Royal Table which is TWO table service credits per person.

Chef Mickey’s Fun Time Buffet – Contemporary
Cinderella’s Happily Ever After Dinner at 1900 Park Fare – Grand Floridian
Supercalifragilistic Breakfast at 1900 Park Fare – Grand Floridian
‘Ohana’s Best Friends Breakfast featuring Lilo & Stitch – Polynesian Village
Minnie’s Beach Bash Breakfast Buffet at Cape May Cafe – Beach Club
A Buffet with Character at The Crystal Palace – Magic Kingdom
Fairytale Dining at Cinderella’s Royal Table
Chip ‘N’ Dale’s Harvest Feast at The Garden Grill – Epcot
Princess Storybook Dining at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall – Epcot
Disney Junior Play ‘n Dine at Hollywood & Vine – Hollywood Studios (Breakfast)
Minnie’s Seasonal Dining at Hollywood & Vine – Hollywood Studios (Lunch and Dinner)
Donald’s Dining Safari at Tusker House – Animal Kingdom
Storybook Dining at Artist Point with Snow White — Wilderness Lodge
Bon Voyage Breakfast at Trattoria al Forno — BoardWalk Inn and Villas

Dinner Shows- Two table service credits per person.

Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue – Fort Wilderness
Mickey’s Backyard BBQ – Fort Wilderness
Disney’s Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show – Polynesian

Signature Restaurants – 2 Table Service Dining Plan Credits Required
Elegant restaurants with exquisite cuisines. Two Table-Service meal credits required for each person dining at a Signature Restaurant.

Be Our Guest Restaurant (two table service meal credits for dinner only)
The BOATHOUSE – Disney Springs
California Grill – Contemporary Resort
Cinderella’s Royal Table — Magic Kingdom
Cítricos – Grand Floridian
Flying Fish – Boardwalk
The Hollywood Brown Derby – Hollywood Studios
Jiko-The Cooking Place – Animal Kingdom Lodge
Le Cellier Steakhouse – Epcot
Monsieur Paul – Epcot
Morimoto Asia – Disney Springs (two table service credits for dinner only)
Narcoossee’s – Grand Floridian
Paddlefish – Disney Springs
STK Orlando — Disney Springs
Tiffins – Animal Kingdom
Yachtsman Steakhouse – Yacht Club

Table Service Disney Dining Plan Restaurants- 1 table-service credit per person.

Resorts
Boma-Flavors of Africa – Animal Kingdom Lodge
Sanaa – Animal Kingdom Lodge
Big River Grille and Brewing Works – BoardWalk
ESPN Club – BoardWalk
Trattoria al Forno – BoardWalk
Sebastian’s Bistro – Caribbean Beach Resort
The Wave…of American Flavors – Contemporary Resort
Rix Sports Bar & Grill – Coronado Springs Resort
Maya Grill – Coronado Springs
Trail’s End Restaurant – Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
Grand Floridian Cafe – Grand Floridian
Olivia’s Cafe – Old Key West
Kona Cafe – Polynesian Village
‘Ohana – Polynesian Village
Boatwright’s Dining Hall – Port Orleans Riverside
The Turf Club Bar and Grill – Saratoga Springs
Whispering Canyon Cafe – Wilderness Lodge
Beaches & Cream Soda Shop – Yacht & Beach Club
Cape May Cafe – Yacht & Beach Club
Ale & Compass Restaurant – Yacht & Beach Club

Magic Kingdom
The Diamond Horseshoe
Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen
Liberty Tree Tavern
The Plaza Restaurant
Tony’s Town Square Restaurant

Epcot
Biergarten Restaurant
Chefs de France
Coral Reef Restaurant
Garden Grill Restaurant
La Hacienda de San Angel
Nine Dragons Restaurant
Restaurant Marrakesh
Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room
San Angel Inn Restaurante
Spice Road Table
Teppan Edo
Tokyo Dining
Tutto Italia Ristorante
Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria

Disney’s Hollywood Studios
50’s Prime Time Cafe
Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano
Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant

Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Rainforest Cafe
Yak & Yeti Restaurant

Disney Springs
Bongos Cuban Cafe
Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’
Crossroads at House of Blues
The Edison
Enzo’s Hideaway Tunnel Bar and Restaurant (not confirmed for 2019)
Frontera Cocina
Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante (not confirmed for 2019)
Morimoto Asia (Brunch and Lunch)
Paradiso 37
Planet Hollywood Observatory
Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant
Rainforest Cafe
Splitsville Luxury Lanes
Terralina Crafted Italian
T-REX
Wine Bar George

Quick-Service Disney Dining Plan Restaurants- 1 credit quick-service meals and/or snacks can be found at these locations.

Resorts
World Premiere Food Court – All-Star Movies Resort
Intermission Food Court – All-Star Music Resort
End Zone Food Court – All-Star Sports Resort
Maji Pool Bar – Animal Kingdom Lodge
The Mara – Animal Kingdom Lodge
Uzima Springs Pool Bar – Animal Kingdom Lodge
Landscape of Flavors – Art of Animation Resort
Belle Vue Lounge – BoardWalk Inn and Villas
BoardWalk Bakery – BoardWalk Inn and Villas
BoardWalk Pizza Window – BoardWalk Inn and Villas
Leaping Horse Libations – BoardWalk Inn and Villas
Centertown Market and Centertown Market Grab ‘n Go – Caribbean Beach Resort
Spyglass Grill – Caribbean Beach Resort
Contempo Cafe – Contemporary Resort
Cove Bar – Contemporary Resort
The Sand Bar – Contemporary Resort
Cafe Rix – Coronado Springs Resort
Siestas Cantina – Coronado Springs Resort
The Chuck Wagon – Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
Meadow Snack Bar – Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
P&J’s Southern Takeout – Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
Beaches Pool Bar – Grand Floridian
Courtyard Pool Bar – Grand Floridian
Gasparilla Island Grill – Grand Floridian
Good’s Food to Go – Old Key West
Turtle Shack – Old Key West
Capt. Cook’s – Polynesian Village
Oasis Bar and Grill – Polynesian Village
Everything POP – Pop Century
Riverside Mill Food Court – Port Orleans Riverside
Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory – Port Orleans French Quarter
The Artist’s Palette – Saratoga Springs
Backstretch Pool Bar – Saratoga Springs
The Paddock Grill – Saratoga Springs
Roaring Fork – Wilderness Lodge
Geyser Point Bar & Grill – Wilderness Lodge
Beach Club Marketplace – Yacht & Beach Club
Hurricane Hanna’s Waterside Bar and Grill – Yacht & Beach Club
The Market at Ale & Compass – Yacht & Beach Club

Magic Kingdom

Aloha Isle
Be our Guest Restaurant (Quick Service for Breakfast and Lunch only — advance reservations offered at this location)
Casey’s Corner
Columbia Harbour House
Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe
The Friar’s Nook
Golden Oak Outpost
The Lunching Pad
Main Street Bakery
Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe
Pinocchio Village Haus
Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant (seasonal)
Tortuga Tavern (seasonal)

Epcot
Block & Hans
Electric Umbrella
Fife & Drum Tavern
Fountain View
Katsura Grill
Kringla Bakeri Og Cafe
La Cantina de San Angel
Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie
Liberty Inn
Lotus Blossom Cafe
Promenade Refreshments
Refreshment Outpost
Refreshment Port
Sommerfest
Sunshine Seasons
Tangierine Cafe
Taste Track
Yorkshire County Fish Shop

Disney’s Hollywood Studios
ABC Commissary
Backlot Express
Catalina Eddie’s
Dockside Diner
Fairfax Fare
KRNR The Rock Station
PizzeRizzo
Rosie’s All-American Cafe
Sunshine Day Cafe (seasonal)
The Trolley Car Cafe
Woody’s Lunch Box

Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Creature Comforts
Dino-Bite Snacks
Dino Diner
Eight Spoon Cafe
Flame Tree Barbecue
Harambe Market
Pizzafari
Pongu Pongu
Restaurantosaurus
Satu’li Canteen
Tamu Tamu Refreshments
Trilo-Bites
Yak & Yeti Local Food Cafes

Typhoon Lagoon
Leaning Palms
Lowtide Lou’s
Snack Shack
Typhoon Tilly’s

Blizzard Beach
Avalunch
Cooling Hut
Lottawatta Lodge
Warming Hut

Disney Springs
4R Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck
AristoCrepes
B.B. Wolf’s Sausage Co.
Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza
Bongos Cuban Cafe Express
Chicken Guy!
Cookes of Dublin
The Daily Poutine
D-Luxe Burger
Earl of Sandwich
The Express at Wolfgang Puck Grand Cafe
Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop
Food Trucks at Exposition Park
Morimoto Asia Street Food
Pizza Ponte
The Polite Pig
The Smokehouse
Starbucks at Disney Springs West Side
Wolfgang Puck Express at Disney Springs Marketplace
YeSake Kiosk

ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
ESPN Wide World of Sports Grill

Private In-Room Dining- 2 table service credits per meal.

Animal Kingdom Lodge
BoardWalk Inn and Villas
Contemporary Resort
Coronado Springs Resort
Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Polynesian Village Resort
Wilderness Lodge
Yacht and Beach Club Resorts

Pizza Delivery- 2 table service credits per pizza meal ordered.

All-Star Movies Resort
All-Star Music Resort
All-Star Sports Resort
Art of Animation Resort
Caribbean Beach Resort
Old Key West Resort
Pop Century Resort
Port Orleans Resort (Riverside and French Quarter)
Saratoga Springs Resort

More Road Closures at Walt Disney World For December!

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Jessica Jones

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December 29, 2018

Disney has announced more road closures for Walt Disney World on December 30-31^st. Hopefully you have read the recent road closures at Walt Disney World we reported on recently, well we are here to report the closures for the rest of the weekend.

Starting on December 30^th through the 31^st, parking access to the following Walt Disney World Resorts will be available ONLY TO GUESTS WITH resort, dining, spa, convention or special even reservations.

Disney’s BoardWalk Resort
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa–December 31^st only
Disney’s Old Key West Resort–December 31^st only
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa–December 31^st only
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club resorts

Guests visiting Magic Kingdom park will be rerouted from 10pm to 2:30am. Traffic exiting Magic Kingdom property will be rerouted to exit via southbound World Drive. The southbound World Drive exit onto Epcot Center Drive will be restricted to authorized vehicles only.

Those exiting Epcot from 10pm to 2:30 am will be split between World Drive and Epcot Center Drive. Guests will be exiting the Wonder lot via Woodpecker Lane onto Overpass Road to access Epcot Center Drive. The exit from Epcot Center Drive outbound onto Backstage Lane will be authorized vehicles only.

Guests visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be rerouted 10pm to 2:30 am. All guests will exit onto Osceola Parkway using the new exit ramps.

Traffic from Disney Springs will be directed to exit in both direction onto Buena Vista Drive. Eastbound Buena Vista drive will operate as normal; however, Westbound traffic will be directed toward the Epcot Center Drive access ramps.

All traffic exiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park will be directed to exit using Osceola Parkway as normal.

As reported last time, even though the road closures at Walt Disney World are a nuisance please take note of these changes and drive with caution. Have a Magical trip!

Source: Orlando Theme Park News

Ready to experience the Disney magic yourself? Well, pack your bags and get ready! As an agent that specializes in Disney Destinations, and the official travel partner for Chip and Co, I can help you begin your journey. Just click the Key to the World Travel Picture, email me at [email protected], on facebook or fill out the form below for a free no-obligation quote.

Celebrate the New Year at LEGOLAND Florida Resort!

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Jessica Jones

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December 29, 2018

NEWS -Third On-Site Hotel Announced for LEGOLAND

The LEGOLAND Florida Resort is a multi-day vacation destination located in Central Florida’s Winter Haven. The resort includes an interactive, 150-acre, theme park with more than 50 rides, shows and attractions. This theme park is inspired by popular LEGO brands and characters complete with a LEGOLAND water park and a world-famous botanical garden.

LEGOLAND Hotels are located steps from the theme park entrance! Visitors will have over 150 room and suites to choose from, each with its own LEGO theme. Visitors can also stay at the LEGOLAND Beach Resort. This resort is a lakefront resort with 83 themed bungalows offering over 160 rooms separate rooms.

If you visited the LEGOLAND Florida Resort, especially during the holidays, you already know the fun to be had. During the holidays, the LEGOLAND Florida Resort will host the Christmas Bricktacular! Occurring from December 26-31^st, guests will enjoy the sights of the season with the LEGO Christmas Tree Spectacular. During the spectacular guests can also enjoy the interactive live show, the Holly Jolly Jubilee.

The festivities will continue during the Kids’ New Year’s Party! During the event kids, of all ages, will have many activities to take part in to “pass” the time, but honestly you will be asking for time to slow down!

Guests can “Countdown to the New Year” with a fun scavenger hunt. The goal is to find all the LEGO clocks in MINILAND USA. Once the guest has found a clock they fill in the times on each clock. LEGOLAND Florida Resort is giving you a hint! Think about the time zone each city is in! Good luck, hunters!

Once you have found all the clocks you can find, move on over to the mosaic build! Guests can help celebrate the new year by building a giant LEGO mosaic. Put your artistic mark on this giant master piece!

Have you thought about your new year’s resolution yet?! If not, you still have a few more days. Once you set your goal for 2019 head on over to the LEGOLAND Florida Resort to display it! They are inviting guests to draw or write a goal you want to accomplish in 2019 and then display it in the park. So cool!

Of course, there is no New Year’s party without music and dancing!! Guests can dance the night away at Club Brixx with DJ Brixx! The evening will end with a brick-tastic bang as LEGO bricks fill the sky as fireworks as the giant LEGO ball counts down to 2019. What a great family-friendly way to ring in the New Year!

Source: LegoLand Florida Resort Blog

Ready to experience the Disney magic yourself? Well, pack your bags and get ready! As an agent that specializes in Disney Destinations, and the official travel partner for Chip and Co, I can help you begin your journey. Just click the Key to the World Travel Picture, email me at [email protected], on facebook or fill out the form below for a free no-obligation quote.

Enzo’s Hideaway Smuggler’s Series of 2019 Tickets On Sale

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Heather Adamczak

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December 29, 2018

Enzo’s Hideaway Tunnel Bar will be partnering with Goose Island Beer Co. to host the first Smuggler’s Series of 2019. The Smuggler’s Series is a recurring dining event featuring notable beer, wine, and spirit pairings at the Hideaway.

On Saturday, January 19, from 12-2PM, Goose Island Brewery Educator and industry expert, Mike Smith, will formally instruct attendees about the brewery’s renowned beer barrel aging program. A Certified Cicerone, Cedar Professional, and Executive Bourbon Steward, he will also provide insight on each of the beers carefully selected to complement the dishes on the four-course tasting menu.

Enzo's Hideaway Smuggler’s Series of 2019 Tickets On Sale

Enzo’s Hideaway Executive Chef John Miele has paired the brews with Italian specialties like aged fontina en carozza, roasted baby beets with burrata, grilled main lobster linguini, ricotta gnudi and braised lamb ragu, and a bittersweet chocolate ganache tart, enhancing the flavors of the stouts in each course. Tickets are $50++ per person. For additional information and to reserve your seats online click here now.

Make a Toast at Midnight with Fairytale Champagne and Magical Treats from Amorette’s Patisserie

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Heather Adamczak

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December 29, 2018

There’s nothing like making a toast at midnight with your friends near. Toasting to friends, family, and of course… more time spent at Disney! This year Amorettes has made your toast to 2019 even more “extra” than ever before with Iron Horse Fairy Tale Cuvee Champagne that is produced exclusively for the resorts, theme parks and cruise ships.

If you want a delicious treat to toast to, how about these new tuxedo Mickey Macaroon Lollipop with salted caramel ganache?! Can I have more than one? Yum!

This fabulous Midnight Cheers Petite Cake from Amorette’s featuring edible gold dust and a stamped Mickey on the front is just the “icing” on the cake for your New Years celebration. These delights are avalible while supplies last starting December 31st! Get them before they are gone.

The Many Highlights for The Disneyland Resort in 2018.

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Jessica Jones

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December 29, 2018

New Sticker Construction Wall Up at Pixar Pier

There have been many high points for the Walt Disney Corporation in 2018. There have been many highlights for the Disneyland Resort in 2018 as well!! We know of the many highlights to come in the new year, but let’s take a minute to be grateful of how far we have come in 2018!

The many highlights for The Disneyland Resort in 2018 started right off the bat in February. On February 19^th the Black Panther and his royal guards arrived at Disney California Adventure park. Located in the Hollywood Backlot area, guests can welcome the king of Wakanda surrounded by the Dora Milaje for a limited-time experience.

The highlights for The Disneyland Resort continued April 13^th with the first ever Pixar Fest. This event celebrated friendship and beyond with the “Together Forever- A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular”. As the firework show debuted, the “Paint the Nights” parade and the “Pixar Play Parade” returned! April ended with a bang with an emotional performance from the top 10 contestants on “American Idol” performed in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle.

On May 21^st the Disneyland Resort rolled out a new mobile ordering service. The mobile ordering service launched via the Disneyland App. The new app allowed guests to conveniently place orders at select fast casual and quick-service restaurants throughout the parks!

For some guests the highlights for the Disneyland Resort continued when this brassy buccaneer arrived on June 8^th. That brassy buccaneer is the one and only Redd headed pirate! To top it all off Pirates of the Caribbean reopened with new magic in New Orleans Square.

In June guests were welcomed to Pixar Pier! Not only did Pixar Pier officially open at Disney California Adventure Park for guests, but the new Incredicoaster was debuted! This new pier offers exciting themed attractions, entertainment, food and more for guests of all ages to enjoy!

In September, which is sure to be a highlight for The Disneyland Resort, is the special visit from Shakira. On break from her world tour, Shakira is seen here visiting Miguel from Disney-Pixar’s “Coco” at Disney California Adventure Park!

This next highlight is my favorite! The reimagined World of Disney store reopened on October 26^th! This place is so magical. Guests can now shop in a contemporary designed store complete with many magical touches. Be sure to check this store out in Downtown Disney!

The November Celebration of 90 years of magic with Mickey Mouse was a huge highlight for The Disneyland Resort! This party is so big it will continue into the New Year! You can catch this party with the Get Your Ears On-A Mickey and Minnie Celebration.

We will finish off the highlights with the debut of the Tropical Hideaway on December 21^st. This new marketplace is nestled between the Jungle Cruise and Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room. Check out the video of the new room below!! Before you go, did you have a favorite highlight for the Disneyland Resort in 2018?

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Ready to experience the Disney magic yourself? Well, pack your bags and get ready! As an agent that specializes in Disney Destinations, and the official travel partner for Chip and Co, I can help you begin your journey. Just click the Key to the World Travel Picture, email me at [email protected], on facebook or fill out the form below for a free no-obligation quote.

Get Fit This New Year With Disney Inspired Workouts!

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Heather Adamczak

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December 29, 2018

It’s that time of year where everyone thinks resolutions and physical fitness! Why not get the whole family involved with these Disney inspired workouts! I can’t wait to try the Mulan one with my little warriors. Which do you think your family would like the most?

Mulan-Inspired Workout

Inspired by one of the fiercest Disney Princesses, this Mulan-themed exercise is just what your family needs to kickstart the day. You and your kiddo will love working on your strength and discipline along with your favorite characters from the film.

Moana-Inspired Workout

With moves inspired by Moana‘s sailing skills, Maui’s muscles, and Tomatoa’s claws, your island-loving kiddos will be psyched to follow along with this workout. No matter the time of year, your family will feel like they’re one with the ocean thanks to this video.

The Lion King-Inspired Workout

This classic film is a favorite of both ’90s kids and our kids alike, so we just know you and your little one are going to have a blast with this workout. It starts off with a stretch inspired by that iconic moment Rafiki raises baby Simba into the air and moves into a fun-filled, action-packed Mufasa “roar.”

The Incredibles-Inspired Workout

We love this Disney•Pixar film because it reminds us not only to band together, but to also embrace our differences. This episode of Get Moving weaves in the important message of loving what makes you special, along with some high-energy moves. From stretching like Elastigirl to running as fast as Dash, this incredible workout will inspire you and your family to work together like our favorite Supers.

Peter Pan-Inspired Workout

Featuring Tink, Peter Pan, and Captain Hook, this Peter Pan-inspired workout is fun for the whole family! From flying over the skies of London to marching around like one of the Lost Boys, you and your mini-me will love this workout.

The Jungle Book-Inspired Workout

This Jungle Book workout couldn’t be a more fun way to work on your fitness while getting your Disney fix. From marching like a herd of elephants to swinging your arms like King Louie the orangutan, your home will be filled with giggles and Disney magic as you follow this workout alongside your little ones.

Source: Disney Family

January 2019 Walt Disney World Refurbishments

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Heather Adamczak

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December 29, 2018

It’s time to plan! We have the full list of Walt Disney World refurbishments and closures for Walt Disney World for your planning needs. Check them out here.

Magic Kingdom Park January 2019 and beyond closures:

Monorail Ongoing
The Walt Disney World® Resort Monorail System is undergoing refurbishment and may be on modified service and/or routes. If Guests plan to use this form or transportation during their visit they should check to be sure of the best option available on their day of travel, as alternative transportation options will be available.

Walt Disney World Railroad – Main Street, U.S.A. Early December 2018 – Until further notice

Tomorrowland Speedway Early January 2019 – mid-May 2019

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park January 2019 and beyond closures:

Rafiki’s Planet Watch Oct. 21, 2018 – Until further notice
Starting October 21, 2018, Rafiki’s Planet Watch and Wildlife Express will be unavailable to Guests. In the meantime, our world-class animal care will still continue behind the scenes. Please check back for updates.

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park Closed January 6, 2019 – March 16, 2019

Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park Closed October 28, 2018 – January 5, 2019

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort:

Big Blue Pool Mid-September 2020 – Mid-December 2020
The Big Blue Pool is scheduled to be closed for refurbishment. During this time, other pool and recreation offerings will remain open-including Flippin’ Fins Pool, Cozy Cone Pool and the Schoolyard Sprayground. Noise may be heard while this work is being completed, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9:00 AM.

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

General Construction/Rooms Refurbishment
During this time, amenities including dining locations (such as the newly reimagined Rix Sports Bar and Grill) and merchandise locations, pools, La Vida Health Club with the spa and salon, and recreation activities such as beach volleyball, Iguana Arcade, Movies Under the Stars and more, will remain available. Please note that noise will be heard while our Resort is undergoing refurbishments, but noise should not be heard from Guest rooms prior to 9:00am daily.

Disney’s Pop Century Resort

Hippy Dippy Pool January 2020 – Early Spring 2020
The Hippy Dippy Pool is scheduled to be closed for refurbishment. During this time, Guests can use the Bowling Pool, Computer Pool and the kiddie pool. Also, Movies Under the Stars will be offered in an alternate location. Guests may notice construction noise while this refurbishment is underway, but the noise should not be heard from Guest rooms between dusk and 9:00 AM.

January 2019 Refurbishment List for Disneyland

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Heather Adamczak

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December 29, 2018

It’s that time already! Here is your list of the latest refurbishments at the Disneyland Resort for January 2019.

Disneyland Closures for January 2019 and beyond:

Astro Orbitor Jan. 7, 2019 – TBD
Haunted Mansion Jan. 7 – 17, 2019
Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante Jan. 14 – 17, 2019
Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough Jan. 17, 2019 – TBD
“it’s a small world” Jan. 22, 2019 – TBD
Sailing Ship Columbia Jan. 22, 2019 – TBD

Disney’s California Adventure Closures for January 2019 and beyond:

World of Color Now – TBD
Grizzly River Run Jan. 7, 2019 – TBD
Golden Zephyr Jan. 27, 2019 – TBD

Disneyland Hotel Closures for January 2019 and beyond:

Tangaroa Terrace Sep. 9, 2018 – Jan. 12, 2019

D-Ticket pool, Monorail pool and Waterslides, and Mickey and Minnie spas Jan. 7, 2019 – Mar. 2019
Between January 7, 2019 and March 2019, the D-Ticket pool, Monorail pool and Waterslides, and Mickey and Minnie spas will be unavailable for Guest use. Guests are invited to enjoy the E-Ticket pool. Guests looking to experience a waterslide will have access to the California Streamin’ slide at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel. Guests may see and hear construction work in various areas. To minimize any disruptions, work will be limited to the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily.

Monorail pool and Waterslides Mar. 2019 – early May 2019
The Monorail pool and Waterslides will be unavailable for Guest use. During this timeframe, Guests are invited to enjoy the E-Ticket pool, the D-Ticket pool and the Mickey and Minnie spas. Please note that work in the pool area will still be ongoing near the D-Ticket pool and Mickey and Minnie spas. Guests looking to experience a waterslide will have access to the California Streamin’ slide at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel. Guests may see and hear construction work in various areas. To minimize any disruptions, work will be limited to the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily.

Magical Limited Time Experiences Coming to Walt Disney World in 2019

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Heather Adamczak

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December 29, 2018

There is magic coming in 2019 to Walt Disney World! It is hard to believe that after the year we had in 2018 at Walt Disney World could possibly top it. We put together a list of everything coming to the parks for a limited time that you don’t want to miss.

Starting Jan. 18…

Mickey & Minnie’s Surprise Celebration will bring new music, dancing and all sorts of other fun to Magic Kingdom Park.
“Move It! Shake It! MousekeDance It! Street Party” at Magic Kingdom Park will invite you to dance with Mickey, Minnie and their pals in front of Cinderella Castle. Shake it along with live singers belting out new arrangements of classic “Mickey Mouse Club” songs.
The Dapper Dans and other entertainers on Main Street, U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom Park will sing songs in honor of Mickey and Minnie.
Look for special Mickey- and Minnie-themed merchandise and food at Magic Kingdom Park to make this party complete.
And this is a Surprise Celebration, after all, so you can expect more Limited-Time Magic entertainment and other experiences to pop up periodically around Magic Kingdom Park.

6. The Incredibles are coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, as Pixar Place will transform into a Municiberg city block.

At the end of the block, a party will be held in honor of Mr. Incredible, Mrs. Incredible and Frozone to celebrate their Super deeds.

Meet the one and only Edna Mode – the greatest super suit designer! She will set up a special location on Pixar Place showcasing some of her best creations (no capes!).

Also on Pixar Place, look for clues to the whereabouts of the youngest Incredible, the mischievous and multi-powered Jack-Jack.

Elsewhere at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, a door to the monster world will open inside Walt Disney Presents, where you’ll have a chance to meet Mike and Sulley from Pixar’s Monsters, Inc.

Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Walt Disney Pictures’ “The Lion King” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom along with Timon and Rafiki in the “Hakuna Matata Time Dance Party” on Discovery Island. Let your inner animal roam free on the dance floor in this raucous party!

Also at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, have fun posing in front of special three-dimensional photo opportunities re-creating scenes from the animated classic.

The Epcot International Festival of the Arts is back! This year’s special event takes place Jan. 18 – Feb.25, allowing you to indulge in world-class culinary, visual and performing arts.

The Disney on Broadway Concert Series is expanding to seven days a week during the Festival of the Arts, so you’ll have even more opportunities to experience some Disney musical magic live on stage.

And later in the year…

Welcome spring’s arrival with the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, returning March 6 – June 3 with its wide selection of delectable bites at outdoor kitchens and dozens of Disney-themed topiaries blooming around the park.

Even better, this year’s Garden Rocks Concert Series expands, as well, to seven days a week during the Flower & Garden Festival, which means a total of 270 concerts over the course of the 90-day event.

Ka-Chow! Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy rolls into Disney’s Hollywood Studios in spring 2019. In this new show experience, you’ll come face to face with Lightning and learn from his years of experience on the track.

Outside the Racing Academy, you’ll get to meet Lightning McQueen’s speedy pal, Cruz Ramirez.

And finally…

If you haven’t visited Walt Disney World Resort recently, then there’s even more for you to explore and experience. Become an honorary toy at Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, travel to the bioluminescent planet of Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom or wish a fond farewell to “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” – the nighttime spectacular at Epcot– before its conclusion scheduled for the second half of 2019.

New Captain Marvel TV Spot

By

Heather Adamczak

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December 29, 2018

A new Captain Marvel TV spot was released today! Happy New Year to us! The new trailer takes us deeper into the origin of Captain Marvel and gives us a look at the very young looking Nick Fury. Side note, technology is grand! I wish I had CJI to make myself look that young…

Take a look back in time at the “Climb” of Captain Marvel in the newest TV spot here:

In theaters March 9th this film starring Bree Larson is an all-new adventure from a previously unseen period in the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe that follows the journey of Carol Danvers as she becomes one of the universe’s most powerful heroes.

While a galactic war between two alien races reaches Earth, Danvers finds herself and a small cadre of allies at the center of the maelstrom. The film stars Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Djimon Hounsou, Lee Pace, Lashana Lynch, Gemma Chan, Rune Temte, Algenis Perez Soto, Mckenna Grace, with Annette Bening, with Clark Gregg, and Jude Law.

Will you be going to the theaters to see Captain Marvel?