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Check Out the New Trailer for Disney’s ‘Nutcracker and the Four Realms’

Nutcracker and the Four Realms

Nutcracker and the Four Realms

Hot off the heels of the “Christoper Robin” premiere over the weekend, Disney has just released a brand new trailer and poster for “Nutcracker and the Four Realms.”

Here is the new poster. Doesn’t it look gorgeous?!

And, here is the new “Nutcracker and the Four Realms” trailer:

In this upcoming film, set to be released this year, 17-year old Mackenzie Foy plays Clara, who is brainy and bold in this vibrant adaptation directed by Lasse Hallström. “She’s very smart and independent,” says Foy. “She loves to think and find the fastest way to solve a problem.”

To retrieve a lost, magical key that will open a priceless gift from her mother, Clara must travel across the Land of Snowflakes, Land of Flowers, and Land of Sweets. It is in the Land of Sweets that she meets the fascinating Sugar Plum Fairy, played by Keira Knightley.

But there is an unease and trepidation in the Fourth Realm, ruled by Mother Ginger (Helen Mirren). “She’s a fierce character,” Mirren says, “with a modern edge.”

But don’t worry classic Nutcracker fans, you’ll recognize the nod to Tchaikovsky’s score and will enjoy a ballet sequence featuring Misty Copeland.

“Nutcracker and the Four Realms” is scheduled to arrive in theaters just in time for the holiday season on November 2,018.

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House of Blues in Disney Springs Introduces Four New Refreshing Cocktails

House of Blues
House of Blues

House of Blues

If you have never eaten at House of Blues in Disney Springs, you are missing out! A meal there always means some fantastic food severed in an exciting setting. If you still aren’t sold, here are four more reasons to book your Walt Disney World Advanced Dining Reservations at House of Blues – Introducing four new House of Blues cocktails!

House of Blues

The four new cocktails are as follows:

  • Crossroads Cadillac Margarita: Knob Creek bourbon, St. Elder, lemon juice, strawberry and rhubarb bitters $15.00
  • Beast of Bourbon: Knob Creek bourbon, maple syrup, chocolate bitters
  • Stormy Night: Gosling’s Black rum, Bittermens Ginger Bitters, ginger beer, fresh lime juice served in souvenir House of Blues glassware or are available without $16.00
  • Woodberry Smash: Woodford Reserve bourbon, ginger beer, fresh lemon, blackberries, mint, and maple syrup $12.00

While at House of Blues, make sure to try out one of their iconic dishes such as the Baby Back Ribs, HOB Burger, and Smoked Brisket Sandwich.

Which cocktail will you try first on your next visit to Disney Springs and House of Blues? Let us know in the comments below!

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With the New City Pass Shanghai Tourists Can Experience Two Major Attractions

City Pass Shanghai

Do you want to experience all that Shanghai has to offer?  Thanks to the new City Pass Shanghai tourists can experience more than ever before.

With their mission to introduce the best of Shanghai to residents and international tourists alike, Ctrip.com – the official travel and trade provider of Shanghai Disney Resort – has launched a brand new City Pass, offering admission to two of Shanghai’s most popular tourist destinations: Shanghai Disneyland and the Oriental Pearl Radio & TV Tower.

Giving visitors the opportunity to experience two of the most iconic tourist destinations in the city with one combined admission ticket the new City Pass is a great value. The new City Pass launched on Ctrip.com on July 27 and is valid on any date throughout August.  This is just the latest example of Shanghai Disney Resort’s commitment to work with its travel and trade providers to deliver products specially tailored for the Chinese market.

Shanghai Disney Resort is filled with immersive Disney storytelling, thrilling attractions, spectacular live entertainment and unforgettable experiences designed to inspire and delight Chinese guests. This world-class holiday destination features a magical theme park with seven themed lands, two creatively designed hotels, a Disneytown shopping and dining district, and the Wishing Star Park recreational area. The resort continues to consistently deliver new and exciting offerings to guests – most recently opening the brand new Disney∙Pixar Toy Story Land on April 26, before celebrating the premiere of the new Mandarin production of Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST musical on June 14.

In addition to allowing visitors to experience Shanghai Disneyland, the new City Pass will also provide guests the opportunity to visit the one of most iconic buildings in Shanghai – the Oriental Pearl Radio & TV Tower. With its unique design and three imposing spheres, the Oriental Pearl Radio & TV Tower is recognized across the globe as the defining feature of Shanghai’s renowned skyline.

Is the Shanghai Disneyland Resort on your bucket list?!  This is the time to make that trip happen!

Source and Photo Credit: Shanghai Disneyland Resort

Minnie Mouse Glow Headbands Light Up The Night At Disney parks

Minnie Mouse Glow Headbands Light Up The Night At Disney parks

You can light up the night with Disney magic with the stylish Minnie Mouse Glow Headbands now at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. You’ll find these beautiful and bright ears available at kiosks, and and retail locations where light-up accessories are sold throughout the Disney Parks and Resorts.

Minnie Mouse Glow Headbands Light Up The Night At Disney parks

These fun light-up ears glow with the show, and add an extra bit of light-up magic to the Disney Parks’ nighttime events. This is an ear headband style that’s perfect for day, or night too. Minnie Mouse adorns one ear, while the other ear says “Believe in the Bow”, words to live by, right? The colorful display on these ears burst with twinkling hearts for a dynamic souvenir you’ll treasure.

Would you light up the night with these fun Minnie Mouse Glow Headbands?

SeaWorld Announces Thrill Fest Ride Night

SeaWorld Announces Thrill Fest Ride Night

Just in time for National Coaster Day, today SeaWorld Orlando announces a two-week promotion “Thrill Fest” culminating on August 17 “Thrill Fest Ride Night” with extended park hours. Included in admission, guests can take the coaster challenge and ride all of their favorite thrills at SeaWorld Orlando: Manta, Mako, Kraken, and Journey to Atlantis will stay open until midnight for coaster enthusiasts to enjoy.

* Ride Night Coaster Tech Talk—August 17

Go Behind-the-Scenes and experience an exclusive “Tech Talk” with our operations and maintenance leadership teams to see the Manta “coaster house.” This free program will be limited to 50 guests per tour and available on a first-come, first serve basis at 1 pm and 2 pm on August 17. Guests must sign up at the Information and Reservation Counter in order to
participate.

SeaWorld Announces Thrill Fest Ride Night

* Extended Happy Hour

Happy Hour at Sharks Underwater Grill and Flamecraft Bar will be extended until 11 pm on August 17 for “Thrill Fest Ride Night”.

* Ride Photo Special Offer

Valid August 13th through 19th including “Thrill Fest Ride Night”, guests can purchase four ride photos for $25, redeemable at Adventure Photo in the park.

SeaWorld Announces Thrill Fest Ride Night

* Don’t forget Last Chance for Free Beer! – Now through Sept. 2

Do all of the thrills make you thirsty? SeaWorld has you covered! The free brews <https://seaworld.com/orlando/blog/2018-free-beer/> will be available all summer long through Sept. 2, 2018, from 10:30 a.m. to one hour before park close. Complimentary domestic and seasonal beers will be available to guests 21 years of age and older. Guests can visit Mama’s Pretzel Kitchen Patio and receive up to two complimentary 7-ounce beers per visit.

The best deal for guests is to purchase a 2 for $99.99 advance purchase ticket: Choose your thrill – enjoy a full day of coaster fun at SeaWorld Orlando, then choose a second park FREE: go extreme and double your coaster miles at Busch Gardens or dive in and brave the steepest multi-drop tower in Orlando at Aquatica. Guests can minimize wait times and maximize thrill
times by purchasing a Quick Queue for front-of-line access to the open attractions.

Visit SeaWorld for more info!

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Disney Tails Collection Collars Will Dress Your Fluffy Friend Up In Style

Disney Tails Collection Collars

Disney Springs has just what you need to turn your furry pal into the ultimate Disney Diva of style. The new Disney Tails Collection Collars will give your pets the Disney fashion flair they deserve. Dogs aren’t the only ones getting some Disney love this time, there are now kitty styles too!

Disney Tails Collection Collars Will Dress Your Fluffy Friend Up In Style

The new styles for the Disney Tails Collection is available now at the World of Disney in Disney Springs. This collection offers a stylish array of dog and cat accessories and toys, that brings the magic of Disney home to our adorable furry friends. There are a variety of styles available, featuring our favorite Disney Pals Mickey and Minnie. The Minnie Mouse bow collars are totally on my list to pick up!

Do you have a puppy dog pal, or kitty cat buddy that would love one of these Disney Tails Collection Collars? Do you have a favorite character you would like to see added to the Disney Tails Collection?

‘Black Panther’ Becomes Third Film Ever to Reach $700 Million Domestic Milestone

‘Black Panther’ Becomes Third Film Ever to Reach $700 Million Domestic Milestone

On Sunday, August 5, Marvel Studios’ Black Panther crossed the $700 million mark at the domestic box office, becoming just the third film in history to reach this incredible threshold.

The film, which opened on February 16 and is now in its 25th week of release, shattered February box office records in its debut with $242.1 million over President’s Day weekend, including a Friday–Sunday gross of $202 million, followed by one of the biggest second weekends in history with $111.7 million. Black Panther is the biggest superhero release of all time in North America, and with an A+ CinemaScore and an exceptional 97% Certified Fresh on RottenTomatoes, the film has been celebrated by critics and audiences alike.

Earning an additional $646.7 million internationally, Black Panther’s global total has risen to $1.346 billion to date, ranking as the second biggest film of the year behind only Avengers: Infinity War.

Source: Disney

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Restaurantosaurus Lounge is Now Open at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park!

Restaurantosaurus Lounge

Hey, hey dino-loving people!  There is a new lounge area open at Disney’s Animal Kingdom park! Restaurantosaurus Lounge is now open and serving thirsty Animal Kingdom park guests!

Restaurantosaurus Lounge is Now Open at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park! Restaurantosaurus Lounge is Now Open at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park!

This new lounge area in Dinoland U.S.A. will open daily at 5pm.  You’ll find beer, cocktails and light fare on the menu. It’s a nice spot to relax for a bit during your adventures at Animal Kingdom.

Restaurantosaurus Lounge is Now Open at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park!

There are three non-alcoholic specialty drinks on the menu: Teal Rex, Paleontology Punch and Raptor Refresher.  Each one is $4.99.  I’m excited to try the Raptor Refresher with Cranberry Juice, Orange Juice and Strawberry Puree.

Four cocktails are on the menu as well. The Tequilasaurus is a Tart Margarita and available for $11.50.  Also for $11.50 you can get the Ferminted Fossil, which is a minty mojito.  Primordial Booze is a flavored lemonade with blueberry vodka for $10.50 and Carnotaurus Meteoritis is a bourbon sour for $10.25. There are also other mixed drinks available upon request.

As far as something to nosh on you’ll find two options on the menu.  The first Buffalo Chicken Dip with housemade chips for $8.99. Or you can try the Sweet-and-Spicy Mixed Nuts for $5.99.

Restaurantosaurus Lounge is Now Open at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park! Restaurantosaurus Lounge is Now Open at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park!

The theming of lounge is similar what you’ll find throughout Dinoland.  It almost reminds me of a tent set up by excavators many years ago!  I think the vibe is really cool and perfect for wanna-be Paleontologists!

Do you plan on checking out this new lounge in Disney’s Animal Kingdom park?!  Make sure you let us know what you think if you do make a stop in!

There are so many amazing treats to eat and drink at the Walt Disney World Resort that you’ll want to try them all. Let one of the amazing travel experts at MickeyTravels help you plan the Disney World vacation of your dreams – and make sure you can experience all the tasty goodness for yourself!  They will work with you to make sure every Magical details is though of! Click HERE for your No Obligations Free Quote (or use the form below)!

Free Souvenir Pin Sippers Available At Splitsville Anaheim

Downtown Disney

Splitsville, located in Downtown Disney at Disneyland is celebrating National Bowling Day for a whole week! What better way to celebrate than by giving away free sippers? All bowlers who come in between August 13th and August 17th to bowl will receive a free souvenir pin sipper.

With 20 luxury bowling lanes on two floors and fantastic views of the Downtown Disney District, there is plenty of room at Splitsville Anaheim for everyone. Come for a game and stay for some great food. With 600 dining seats, two craft cocktail bars, two bustling kitchens and a prominent covered patio with a stage that will feature live music 365 days a year, Splitsville offers a one-of-a-kind dining and entertainment experience in a California-cool environment.

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PHOTOS: Updated Epcot Disney Skyliner Construction Progress at International Gateway

updated Epcot Disney Skyliner construction

Anyone else anxiously awaiting the opening of the Disney Skyliner?!  I know I am!  We’ve got updated Epcot Disney Skyliner construction photos for you today!

The Disney Skyliner is set to connect Epcot – via the International Gateway, Disney Riviera Resort – the 15th DVC property which is set to open in 2019,  Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Pop Century Resort and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort.  This transportation in the sky will allow guests to ride in gondolas between these stops.

PHOTOS: Updated Epcot Disney Skyliner Construction Progress at International Gateway PHOTOS: Updated Epcot Disney Skyliner Construction Progress at International Gateway

It really should revolutionize how guests use the Disney transportation during their Walt Disney World Resort vacations! I’m excited that this new mode of transportation includes both a moderate and two value resorts!

PHOTOS: Updated Epcot Disney Skyliner Construction Progress at International Gateway PHOTOS: Updated Epcot Disney Skyliner Construction Progress at International Gateway

You can see some of the progress that has been made since our last update earlier this summer at the Epcot stop!

No opening date has been announced yet but we are excited to see how this construction progress is moving along! And counting down the days until we can take a ride on the Disney Skyliner for ourselves.

Are you excited about this new transportation being built?  Are you planning on being one of the first to take a ride from Disney’s Pop Century Resort to Epcot?!

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‘Mickey’s 90th Spectacular’ Celebrating 90 Years of Mickey Mouse Coming to ABC This Fall!

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Mickey Mouse

As you probably know, Mickey Mouse is celebrating 90 years of magic this year! To celebrate, ABC announced today a two-hour prime-time special celebrating 90 years of Mickey Mouse. From the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, the elegant affair will feature star-studded musical performances, moving tributes and never-before-seen short films. Superstars from music, film and television will join the festivities to celebrate the birthday of the internationally beloved character on “Mickey’s 90th Spectacular,” airing  Sunday, November 4 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EST), on ABC.

One of the most acclaimed producers and directors of television and live events, Don Mischer has signed on to produce and direct the special prime-time event. “I’m delighted to be working on this magical event. Walt Disney was a major influence in my early life and actually inspired me to pursue
my life’s work in television,” said Mischer.

The 15-time Emmy Award winner and his Don Mischer Productions partners, Charlie Haykel and Juliane Hare, combine their extraordinary talents to help bring this once-in-a-lifetime celebration to life. “It’s remarkable how strongly Mickey Mouse connects with people around the world, and it’s an
honor for us to help celebrate such a beloved global icon,” said Haykel and Hare.

The list of stellar performances and special appearances will be announced shortly.

Since his big-screen debut in Steamboat Willie on Nov. 18, 1928, Mickey Mouse has been the global ambassador for The Walt Disney Company. From the beloved Mickey Mouse Club to today’s Mickey Mouse cartoon shorts, Mickey’s optimistic outlook and endearing personality continue to delight fans around the world every day.

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Disneyland Paris Celebrates Halloween and 90 years of Mickey Mouse

Disneyland Paris Celebrates Halloween and 90 years of Mickey Mouse

To celebrate 90 years of Mickey, Disneyland Paris is organizing a huge birthday bash with a very special programme. The kick-off whistle for this “Mickey 90 Mouse Party” will be blown on 1st October, with a new Halloween season at Disneyland Paris that will put the spotlight on the most famous mouse in the history of animation.

This year, Halloween promises to be a wickedly wonderful party and will also celebrate Mickey himself. He will steal the show with a brand-new float designed especially for him in the mini Halloween parade, a new attraction called “Mickey and his PhilharMagic Orchestra” will make its appearance at Discoveryland, and of course, Halloween wouldn’t be the same without the “Disney Villains”. Get ready to shiver with some unparalleled encounters and a spectacular show this Halloween at Disneyland Paris…

Mickey’s Halloween Cavalcade
Mickey’s Halloween Cavalcade, the most eagerly awaited parade of the season, is finally back with a bespoke addition: a brand-new float called “Mickey’s Illusion Manor”. The float will celebrate 90 years of imagination in the most mischievous of ways, with apparitions and disappearances… Yes, Mickey can’t wait to play some tricks on you. What’s more, he’ll also have help from some strange zombies and the three pranksters Huey, Dewey, and Louie, Scrooge’s nephews. No reason to panic though, as Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Chip and Dale, the Three Little Pigs, and many others will parade in their own floats, which will all exude cheerfulness and autumn colors.

New attraction: “Mickey and his PhilharMagic Orchestra”*
The “Mickey 90 Mouse Party” will mark the arrival, on 1st October 2018, of a brand-new attraction: “Mickey and his PhilharMagic Orchestra”. Get ready to enjoy a new 4D experience at the Discoveryland Theatre. Once seated, you will find Mickey and Donald on the big screen. They will cast you into the very heart of some of the greatest Disney classics such as Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, and The Lion King, with new misadventures caused by the out-of-control Donald Duck. It will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to have fun with Disney’s most popular songs and to celebrate 90 years of Mickey in style.
*The attraction “Mickey and his PhilharMagic Orchestra” will remain open after the Halloween season

Disneyland Paris Celebrates Halloween and 90 years of Mickey Mouse

Face to face with the Disney Villains
Halloween is the season of all possibilities, especially for those who are dying to mingle with the most famous of Disney Villains. The terrifying Maleficent will cast a spell to transform the courtyard of Sleeping Beauty Castle into a huge briar bush taking the shape of her ominous dragon, and she will also be on-hand to meet with and take photos with the more daring of guests.

Disney Villains invite you to their show “It’s Good to be Bad with the Disney Villains!” at the Castle Theatre. Join the Queen from Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, Cruella (101 Dalmatians), Captain Hook (Peter Pan), the Queen of Hearts (Alice in Wonderland), Jafar (Aladdin), Gaston (Beauty and the Beast), Frollo (The Hunchback of Notre-Dame), Dr Facilier (The Princess and the Frog), and also Cinderella’s stepsisters and stepmother, Drizella, Anastasia, and Lady Tremaine, for this not-to-be-missed show. Look out for intruder Donald, who dresses up as Maleficent (Sleeping Beauty) so that he can party with the Disney Villains. After the show, the Disney Villains will take malicious delight in posing for photos with you.

Even more encounters with Halloween stars
The Disney Villains aren’t the one ones preparing to invade Disneyland Park to celebrate their favorite season. Minnie, Stitch, Goofy, José Carioca and Panchito Pistoles (Donald’s partners in crime in the film The Three Caballeros) and even the Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland promise new unforgettable encounters. A word of advice: don’t forget to grab the programme and map at the entrance to the Disney Parks to make sure you don’t miss anything.

Disneyland Paris Celebrates Halloween and 90 years of Mickey Mouse

In celebration of the Halloween season, a monstrously crazy and colorful atmosphere will take over Disneyland Park. Ghosts and pumpkins will invade Main Street, U.S.A., as well as Frontierland. Colorful, tall sculptures will also have their place at the heart of the festivities, and throughout the season you will be able to encounter the puppet of Miguel, the star of the Disney/Pixar film Coco, at the Fuente del Oro restaurant.
The Halloween season takes place from 1st October to 4th November 2018. The “Mickey 90 Mouse Party” will be followed by a new Christmas season, full of surprises. More information to come on news.disneylandparis.com/e

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