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Frozen Star Kristen Bell Hunkers Down at Disney World For Hurricane Irma and Saves Josh Gad’s Parents in the Process

Kristin Bell Hurricane Irma

In a story that seems like something straight out of a Disney film, Kristin Bell who is best known in Disney circles for her role as Princess Anna in Frozen found herself stranded in Florida for Hurricane Irma’s approach after filming her upcoming movie “Like Father” on location in Fort Lauderdale.

Realizing Bell’s schedule did not give her time to evacuate, she instead decided yesterday to wait out the storm at Walt Disney World with a stay at Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort. However, in a magical turn of events, Bell first played a part in whisking Josh Gad’s parents to safety.  You’ll know Gad as the actor who voiced the role of everyone’s favorite snowman Olaf!

It seems pretty unbelievable that Princess Anna would rush in and help to keep Olaf’s parents out of harm’s way. However, check out this tweet posted by Gad at 12 am this morning.

According to a piece in HuffPost, it is being reported that Gad’s family including parents, brothers, nieces, and nephews were stranded in Florida and were quickly taken in by Bell who managed to secure them a room at her Resort. Gad took to Instagram to say, “They don’t make them like this girl. Thank you, Kristin. You are truly an angel sent from above.”

It would appear that some people are indeed worth melting for.

 

Frozen Star Kristen Bell Hunkers Down at Disney World For Hurricane Irma and Saves Josh Gad's Parents in the Process

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New Animal Kingdom Guidemaps Will Be Available September 12

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park will have updated guidemaps beginning, Tuesday, September 12. The guidemaps were originally scheduled to be released on Monday, September 11, but the Walt Disney World Parks will be closed on that date due to Hurricane Irma.

Here’s an image of the front and back of the new guidemap:

New Animal Kingdom Guidemaps Will Be Available September 12

A picture of Pandora’s Na’Vi River Journey will be on the front cover of the new guidemap. The maps will be available in English as well as five other translations.

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New Animal Kingdom Guidemaps Will Be Available September 12

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Fort Wilderness Closing Letters Left On Guest Windshields Ahead of Hurricane Irma

Fort Wilderness Closing Letters Left On Guest Windshields Ahead of Hurricane Irma

In order to keep their guests safe, Walt Disney World announced Thursday that Fort Wilderness and Campground will be closing this afternoon, September 9th. As Hurricane Irma makes her approach, Disney is trying to make every effort to accommodate their guests and keep them updated with current information.

We reported yesterday that pamphlets were being distributed to Resort room guests across Disney World property.It appears that Fort Wilderness is doing the same thing and leaving letters on car windshields in the parking lot. It announces that the campground will close at 2 PM today and if any guests wish to remain on property then Disney will help relocate them to another resort.

The letter states the following:

“September 7, 2017
Dear Guest,

Thank you for choosing Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground as your vacation destination. As you may be aware, Hurricane Irma is approaching Central Florida. In an abundance of caution and for the safety of our Guests and Cast Members, Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground will close on Saturday at 2:00 PM.

We are encouraging all of Our campground Guests traveling with their own vehicles to depart as soon as possible so you can travel a safe distance from the area. If you wish to relocate to another Resort, please contact us at your earliest convenience by visiting us in person at the Reception Outpost or dialing 407-824-2727 from an outside line. Please note that if you are checking out on Thursday, there is no need to contact us.

Thanks again for staying with us and we look forward to assisting you.

Sincerely,
John Stafford General Manager, Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground”

Special thanks and credit go to John Sauvageau at The Kingdom Insider for the photo of the letter below:

Fort Wilderness
Photo: Wikipedia / Image Credit: John Sauvageau at The Kingdom Insider

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Fort Wilderness Closing Letters Left On Guest Windshields Ahead of Hurricane Irma

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Delta Adds Large International Aircraft To Help Evacuate Before Hurricane Irma

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As Hurricane Irma moves ever closer, Delta is making more efforts to help passengers evacuate Florida. Delta added extra flights and up-sized aircraft throughout Florida yesterday including using three of its largest international wide-body aircraft, the Boeing 747. Since Wednesday, the airline has added 8,300 additional seats out of Florida and the Caribbean to help get customers and employees out of the Southeast.

Delta also put a ferry flight in place from Fort Lauderdale to Atlanta for employees and family members late last night. Over 800 future flights have been cancelled due to the major impact expected from Hurricane Irma across the Caribbean and Florida.

From Delta’s website:

“Departures from south Florida airports are expected through 7 p.m. before operations cease. Delta will continue to work closely with all aviation stakeholders to assess when flying can safely resume. Additional cancellations are expected throughout Florida airports Saturday and Sunday.”

“Delta continues to update its operational plan for Irma, a powerful Category 4 storm, for Georgia and its hub in Atlanta. The airline has expanded its existing weather waiver to include Atlanta and other Georgia airports for customers who have travel booked through Sept. 17.”

Check out our other article covering the major airlines waivers for travel impacted by Hurricane Irma.

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Delta Adds Large International Aircraft To Help Evacuate Before Hurricane Irma

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PHOTOS: Latest Construction Images Of Hollywood Studios Expansion Progress

Toy Story Land
Photo Credit: Twitter @bioreconstruct

Hi there Chip and Company friends! It’s time for our weekly check-in with @bioreconstruct to get a bird’s eye view to see how construction progress is going at Hollywood Studios. It looks like more theming has been added to Toy Story Land and foundations are appearing over at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Let’s take a look….

We want to take a peek before Hurricane Irma possibly messes things up.

TOY STORY LAND

Who else can’t wait to head into that new entrance!

New theming has been added that looks like a barrel where Andy is storing the “extra” track pieces.

The beginnings of theming is appearing on top of the Alien Spinning Saucers attraction.

Andy’s backyard fence continues to make progress. Hopefully Hurricane Irma doesn’t have other plans for it.

STAR WARS: GALAXY’S EDGE

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PHOTOS: Latest Construction Images Of Hollywood Studios Expansion Progress

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Haunted Mansion Candle Melts Exist, and They are Amazing!

Haunted Mansion Candle Melts

If you haven’t seen these brand new Haunted Mansion Candle Melts, you need to drop everything and check them out! These ghostly little melts are scented with delicious fragrances, and come in the shape of the bats from the Haunted Mansion wallpaper!!

Haunted Mansion Candle Melts Exist, and They are Amazing!

The Haunted Mansion Bat Bittys melts are available with purchase of 1 of Magical Scents by Alissa‘s 4 Halloween Candles. You get a total of eight spooky little bittys. Just look how amazing they look, I’m almost sad I’ll have to melt them!

You can choose from one of the four candles below to get your Batty Bitty melts!

  • Haunted Estate: (purple) scents of an old wood burning fireplace.
  • Hocus Pocus: (wax melt will come in purple, candle is layered) Scents of Sparkling citrus, cinnamon powder, macintosh apple with mid notes of blush rose, clove buds and crushed greens on a base of raspberry jam, scarlet peach and vanilla.
  • Oh-So-Spooky Halloween Party: (orange) Scents of Pumpkin Pie & Candy Corn.
  • THIS IS HALLOWEEN: (orange) Scents of Pumpkin Spice Cake, all the great scents of Pumpkin Spice mixed with sweet cake batter. (The only way to get this one is with the Batty Bittys too!)

Haunted Mansion Candle Melts Exist, and They are Amazing!

There’s also many other delicious candle treats available too!

These candles are long lasting, with a fabulous aromatic staying power. The packaging is always fabulous.

Don’t be a foolish mortal, get these Haunted Mansion Candle Melts before they’re gone!

 

Disney Introduces New Club Mickey Mouse Official Cast

Club Mickey Mouse

Disney has revived the 90’s pop culture sensation The Mickey Mouse Club. The iconic program, which originally began in 1955, is where stars from the 90’s like Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and countless others got their start. The brand returns as a new digital program called Club Mickey Mouse.

Disney Digital Network launched the new “Club Mickey Mouse,” an always-on digital- and social-first variety program, and revealed the eight teens selected as the next class of Mouseketeers. Starting today, “Club Mickey Mouse” follows the journey of the new Mouseketeers as they create new music and choreography and build friendships. Developed in partnership with HP Inc., the program lives on Facebook and Instagram through Facebook Anthology. Viewers can follow the program via @ClubMickeyMouse accounts on Facebook and Instagram.

“Club Mickey Mouse” is one of the first programs created entirely for social feeds. The new Mouseketeers are true digital-first creators, selected with talent, authenticity, and attainability in mind. Over the course of seven weeks, they will share their journey on the @ClubMickeyMouse Instagram and Facebook accounts through Instagram stories, Boomerangs and Facebook Live videos, as they document the behind-the-scenes process of writing their own songs, choreographing their dances, and their experiences on set. Each week will culminate in a unique musical performance and a marquee music video. Walt Disney Records will also distribute the original music weekly through online music stores, including a new “Club Mickey Mouse” theme song which will be released on September 12, 2017.

“We see ‘Club Mickey Mouse’ as always-on content versus a show or series,” said Andrew Sugerman, Executive Vice President of Publishing and Digital Media at Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media (DCPI). “It’s an entirely new approach to programming content. It’s not a traditional web series and it’s not just digital-first, it’s social-first. It’s programmed specifically for social media audiences who want to follow the kids’ journey just as they would follow their friends’ stories.”

As part of Facebook Anthology, HP and Disney partnered to develop “Club Mickey Mouse” for Facebook. HP equipped the cast with HP Sprocket Photo Printers to document their journey. “Club Mickey Mouse” celebrates the creative spirit of the ‘Creator Generation’ and with HP as a partner, the program empowers the new class of Mouseketeers to create and document their experiences and stories.

“Partnering with Disney to relaunch ‘Club Mickey Mouse’ is enabling us to introduce printing to an entire generation who likely haven’t experienced the joy of print,” said Vikrant Batra, Global Head of Print Marketing, HP. “In the always-on climate we live in – especially among Gen Z audiences – digital photos are often lost as quickly as they’re snapped. Instant mobile printing with Sprocket allows us to re-experience amazing moments as a memory to hold on to, and the Mouseketeers are helping bring awareness to this – as well as how fun, creative and playful printing can be.”

“Club Mickey Mouse” is developed and produced by the team behind Oh My Disney, Disney Digital Network’s flagship editorial voice for Gen Z and Millennial Disney fans. Disney Digital Network is the home for Disney stories on digital platforms, where audiences follow Disney’s brands and stories through a network of editorial voices, more than 350 social media channels, and popular digital influencers. Disney Digital Network reaches a global audience of over one billion Gen Z and Millennial followers. “Club Mickey Mouse” content will be amplified across the network.  

The new class of “Club Mickey Mouse” Mousketeers includes:

  • Regan Aliyah (@regan_ux) – Regan Aliyah, 18, is a fourth-generation entertainer, lyricist and MC. Drawing inspiration from the community around her, Regan prides herself on being a socially conscious artist and creator.
  • Jenna Alvarez (@jennazalvarez) – Jenna Alvarez, 15, has been dancing for most of her life and is an expert in ballet and hip hop. A promising young vocalist, Jenna is ready to share her talent with the world through “Club Mickey Mouse.”
  • Ky Baldwin (@iamkybaldwin) – Ky Baldwin, 16, moved from Sydney, Australia to Los Angeles with his family to follow his dreams as a singer, songwriter, and dancer. With nearly 100 million views online, Ky’s music videos light up the hearts of his fans around the world.
  • Gabe De Guzman (@gabedofficial) – Gabe De Guzman, 16, is a professional dancer who has shared the stage with some of the biggest stars in music. After being bullied for his love of dance, Gabe hopes to inspire kids to always be true to themselves and do what they love.
  • Leanne Tessa Langston (@leannetessa_) – Leanne Tessa Langston, 17, is an aspiring singer, songwriter, and dancer. Leanne lends her unique lyrics and melodies to original tracks for “Club Mickey Mouse.”
  • Brianna Mazzola (@brianna.mazzola) – Brianna Mazzola, 17, brings her passion for music, dance, and acting to “Club Mickey Mouse.” Originally from Philadelphia, Brianna’s soulful voice makes her performances unforgettable.
  • Sean Oliu (@sean_oliu) – Sean Oliu, 15, is a multi-talented instrumentalist and vocalist. Inspired by the music of the 1950’s, Sean blends Rockabilly flair with pop music to create a new, fresh sound and style.
  • Will Simmons (@bigwillsimmons) – Will Simmons, 17, is a dancer and choreographer with iconic moves and an infectious spirit. Will has performed with legendary artists and shares his choreography experience with the Club.

Along the way, popular social media influencers Todrick Hall (@todrick) and Alisha Marie (@alisha) will join the Club as mentors to share their expertise in choreography, style, and navigating social media fandom.

“From the original cast of Mousketeers to the pop power of the 1990’s ‘Mickey Mouse Club,’ this franchise has always discovered, nurtured, and incubated original talent who have gone on to do great things and make a real impact on culture,” said Sugerman. “We’re excited to continue that legacy and to welcome the Mousketeers into our network of Maker creators, support their crafts as authentic songwriters, choreographers, and artists, and bring a new generation of teens back into the Club.”

To follow “Club Mickey Mouse”, visit Facebook.com/ClubMickeyMouse and @ClubMickeyMouse on Instagram.

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Disney Introduces New Club Mickey Mouse Official Cast

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Festive Mickey Mouse Halloween Pumpkin Decoration Kit

Festive Mickey Mouse Halloween Pumpkin Decoration Kit

Trying to create the perfect pumpkin can be hard work. It’s so hard to achieve some of those amazing Disney character designs you see all over pinterest. That’s why I love these Mickey Mouse Halloween Pumpkin push pin kitsFestive Mickey Mouse Halloween Pumpkin Decoration Kit so much! They are easy, and look adorably spooky!

Turn any pumpkin into your favorite Disney character with this quick and easy decorating kit. The push pins make the process simple and clean. It is a fun way to create a unique Jack-o-Lantern. Best of all, no mess! You can use this on a real pumpkin, or even a foam craft pumpkin. I like to grab a bottle of glow-in-the-dark paint from Michael’s or Hobby Lobby and paint over all the white areas, for a little extra magic at night. You can get your own simple and easy kit here!

How do you like to design your Disney character pumpkins? Would you use the Mickey Mouse Halloween Pumpkin push pin kitsFestive Mickey Mouse Halloween Pumpkin Decoration Kit for your craft pumpkins, or regular pumpkins?

Charmingly Spooky Disney Park Map Haunted Mansion Bracelet

Haunted Mansion Bracelet

It’s not secret that I love the Haunted Mansion, and anything inspired by it. I think I might have let out a few squeaks, and several squeals when I saw this Haunted Mansion Bracelet made with a Park Map charm, by TheCreativeBee on Etsy!

I’ve loved this designer’s Park Map Necklaces in the past, so I was very excited to see her line of park map bracelets inspired by popular Disney attractions. These are  unique adjustable charm bracelets which are made from recycled Walt Disney World park maps and silver charms! The map portion featuring The Haunted Mansion is set int a 20 mm round tray and sealed with a glass cabochon. Additionally there are silver charms of a haunted house, a candelabra and a scary cat that complete The Haunted Mansion charm story. The designer also has other attraction inspired designs, but I think the Haunted Mansion is my favorite for this time of year.

Check out the Haunted Mansion Bracelet and Other Disney Parks inspired Attraction Charms below:

How absolutely enchanting are these Park Map charms? The Haunted Mansion bracelet would be perfect for wearing at Mickey’s Not so Scary Halloween Party!

Spooktacular Glow in the Dark Disney Halloween Trick or Treat Bags

Disney Halloween Trick or Treat Bags

I love going to all the fall carnivals, and Halloween events that begin as October creeps in. The best part about them is of course, trick-or-treating! You can’t trick or treat without an awesome candy bag though! These GLOW IN THE DARK Disney Halloween Trick or Treat Bags by knorried001 on Etsy, are the perfect choice for a durable bag you can use year after year.

I don’t know if you saw that I mentioned this, but these bags glow in the dark! How cool and practical is that? Glow in the dark items are great for keeping the little ones safe during all the night events and activities this time of year. These designs are embroidered, which gives extra depth to the design. You can even get them personalized with names! You can choose from Mickey or Minnie pumpkin designs as well. Boo, to you!

You can check them and a Not so Scary Halloween style below:

Be safe trick-or-treating out there, and Happy Hauntings!

3D Star Wars LED Desk Lights Shine Bright with The Force

Star Wars LED Desk Lights

If your desk is feeling a little boring, get ready to let The Force guide you, with these fun LED Star Wars desk lights. You can choose to follow the path of the Light Side or the Dark Side, or even just be Team Droid with these novelty lights that are sure to liven up any desk.

There’s a whole variety of these luminescent characters to appeal to any Star Wars fan looking to brighten up their work space. These are an optical illusion panel LED light that gives the appearance of a three dimensional outline. This modern lamp is a fantastically unique item that makes for a designer statement piece that will captivate everyone’s attention. Check out all the out of this world Star Wars choices below.

I know personally I’m going to have to embrace the dark side of the force, which side of the force would you choose with these Star Wars LED Desk Lights?

Walt Disney World Resorts Distributing Pamphlets To Rooms Ahead Of Hurricane Irma

Pamphlets
Photo Credit : Jennifer Simison

As Hurricane Irma gets closer, Walt Disney World is taking many precautions to ensure the safety of its guests and cast members. Closures of the parks have been announced for both Sunday and Monday as well as Disney Springs. Disney has also made attempts to help future guests make reservation changes without incurring fees. But what about the guests who are currently staying on Disney World property and have decided to wait out the storm?

Disney has begun distributing pamphlets to its onsite resort guests explaining what guests can expect during Hurricane Irma. Guests are reminded to expect heavier than normal lines for dining locations across the resorts and to take advantage of park and Disney Springs offerings before returning back to their resorts. Snacks and bottled beverages are (as always) available for purchase in the theme parks to bring back to guest rooms.

Housekeeping services will most likely be very limited in preparation for Hurricane Irma. Guests can also tune in to Channel 3 on their resort room TV to stay update on Hurricane Irma. In-room TVs will also run complimentary Disney films or guests to enjoy.

Front Desk Cast Members will be available for any concerns or requests resort guests may have.

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Walt Disney World Resorts Distributing Pamphlets To Rooms Ahead Of Hurricane Irma

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