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Several Disneyland Attractions Closed Due to Major Power Outage

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Several Disneyland Attractions Closed Due to Major Power Outage

Reports are coming in of a major power outage affecting Disneyland Park. Disney has stated that power is out in Toontown and Fantasyland due to a malfunctioning transformer.

Guests have been evacuated from about a dozen rides including the Monorail.

As of 1:00 pm EST, Disneyland is only accepting Guests for re-entry. California Adventure Park has not been affected by the outage.

As you can imagine, crowds are extremely high at all Disney Parks being we are in the height of the holiday season. Disneyland Tweeted this earlier today:

 

Several Disneyland Attractions Closed Due to Major Power Outage

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And the Winner of Disney Cruise Line’s Annual Gingerbread Competition Is…

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Disney Magic gingerbread house

The Disney Wonder!

Most Disney fans are familiar with the elaborate gingerbread house displays at Walt Disney World Resorts such as the Grand Floridian. Some may not be as familiar with the gingerbread house displays aboard the ships of Disney Cruise Line. For the fourth straight year, the four Disney Cruise Line ships have competed against each other to build the most magical, holiday-themed houses. The pastry, bakery chefs and, deck teams on each ship take pride in designing and decorating the oversized gingerbread house that greets guests when they walk into the atrium to begin their Very Merrytime Cruise. The gingerbread smell is even so wonderful that you start to smell it as you are walking up the gangway before even stepping foot on the ship!

Here is the winning gingerbread house from the Disney Wonder:

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The gingerbread house on each ship is made with approximately 650 pounds of gingerbread dough, 220 pounds of icing sugar and 5,250 gingerbread bricks. That’s all in addition to pounds of candies, cookies and other fun decorations that make it unique. Of course, the teams on the Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, and Disney Magic also deserve a special kudos for their hard work and imagination. Take a look at their work, and may it inspire you as you make gingerbread houses with your family this holiday season.

And here are the runner-ups from the Dream, Fantasy, and Magic:

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Disney Dream Gingerbread House
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Disney Fantasy gingerbread house
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Disney Magic gingerbread house

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And the Winner of Disney Cruise Line's Annual Gingerbread Competition Is...

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Disney’s Care and Conservation of Tigers Supports Species

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Disney’s Care and Conservation of Tigers Supports Species

It’s  really exciting that guests are getting an opportunity to observe the Sumatran tiger cubs at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and marvel at their curiosity and playfulness.

Disney’s Care and Conservation of Tigers Supports Species

Disney’s team began about three years of planning for these cubs, following the recommendation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan. Because there are fewer than 500 Sumatran tigers left in the wild, it’s important that they manage a population within AZA-accredited institutions to ensure they don’t become extinct in the wild.

Disney’s Care and Conservation of Tigers Supports Species

Unfortunately, extinction is a real possibility – even within our own lifetimes. We hope you will be inspired by the stories of these tigers and want to support them in the wild, too. To learn more about tigers and how you can help reverse the decline of these animals, visit DisneyAnimals.com.

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Disney’s Care and Conservation of Tigers Supports Species

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Santa Goofy Is Now Meeting Guests At Disneyland Resort

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Santa Claus has returned to the North Pole and has officially passed the candy cane baton over to Santa Goofy to meet guests at the Disneyland Resort. From now until January 1, 2018, Santa Goofy will be at Ahwahnee Camp Circle near the entrance of Redwood Creek Challenge Trail to pose for photos and sign autographs.

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Full List Of Walt Disney World New Year’s Eve Fireworks And Events

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Disney World New Year's Eve

Will you be visiting Walt Disney World over New Years? Are you looking for a special place to welcome 2018 and say goodbye to 2017? Disney is giving their guests many different choices to ring in the new year from special dining extravaganzas, luminous fireworks and New Year’s Eve dance parties throughout Walt Disney World Resort.

Check out our list of all the New Year’s Eve celebrations:

Full List Of Walt Disney World New Year’s Eve Fireworks And Events

Magic Kingdom Park

  • Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks ­– Guests will ring in the New Year in front of Cinderella Castle with the cherished fan-favorite fireworks show that will take place Dec. 30 and 31, 2017, beginning at 11:50 p.m. Additional showings will light up the sky both nights at 6:30 p.m.
  • Frontierland and Tomorrowland New Year’s Celebration Dance Parties – Put on your dancing shoes and boot-scoot with a hoppin’ beat ‘til midnight in Frontierland. Or jump start the New Year with an upbeat get-together in Tomorrowland, blasting into 2018 with futuristic tunes.
  • Park hours on Dec. 30 and 31, 2017 are 8 a.m. to 1 a.m.

Full List Of Walt Disney World New Year’s Eve Fireworks And Events

Epcot

  • New Year’s Countdown Fireworks – Say “au revoir” to 2017 around World Showcase as dazzling fireworks light up the sky to welcome 2018 in a booming big way! This one-night spectacular starts at 11:40 p.m.
  • New Year’s Eve Parties – A DJ dance party will have guests dancing and grooving “around the world” with special entertainment at the America Garden Stage, Future World Fountain Stage and other areas throughout the park. Just for New Year’s Eve, you can move to your own beat with music playing in your headphones at the “Silent Groove” dance party that will take place at Future World Center.
  • New Year’s Eve Buffet Dinner – Sip and dip your way into 2018 by indulging in a lavish buffet of savory foods and decadent desserts at this ticketed event in World Showplace. For reservations, visit disneyworld.com/holidays or call (407) WDW-DINE (3463).
  • Park hours on Dec. 31, 2017 are 9 a.m. to 1 a.m.

Full List Of Walt Disney World New Year’s Eve Fireworks And Events

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

  • New Year’s Eve Dance Party – Revelers will get the party started with a DJ dance party all around Center Stage in front of the Chinese Theatre with special projections on the theatre. The fun starts at 7 p.m. on Dec. 31. Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!, the nighttime holiday show will take place at 8 p.m. wrapping fireworks, state-of-the-art projections, special effects and music into one grand spectacle. The elaborate nightly themed firework show, Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular, will bring in the New Year with a special twist at midnight!
  • Park hours on Dec. 31, 2017 are 9 a.m. to midnight.

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Disney’s Contemporary Resort

  • Disney Countdown to Midnight – Guests will clink glasses at midnight after an unforgettable evening of live music and dancing in the Fantasia Ballroom. Taste buds will be celebrating, too, with savory bites and wine pairings from the California Grill, Flying Fish, Citrico’s and other signature Walt Disney World restaurants. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and friends will also join in the fun! Festivities begin at 8 p.m. on Dec. 31. Guests must be 18 years of age or older to attend. For reservations, visit disneyworld.com/holidays or call (407) WDW-DINE (3463).
  • Down in New Orleans: A Disney New Year’s Eve Dining Experience – This dining extravaganza brings New Orleans to Walt Disney World on New Year’s Eve. It’s a night filled with exquisite dishes, champagne toasts, and the ultimate viewing location for Magic Kingdom fireworks. Exclusive for guests 21 years of age or older. For reservations, visit disneyworld.com/holidays or call (407) WDW-DINE (3463).
  • Pixar Party: A New Year’s Eve Celebration (SOLD OUT) – A family-friendly celebration, Pixar Party immerses guests in the beloved Disney-Pixar films with lively music, a mouthwatering buffet, Magic Kingdom fireworks viewing, character meet-and-greet opportunities and more. For reservations, visit disneyworld.com/holidays or call (407) WDW-DINE (3463).
  • California Grill New Year’s Eve Hollywood Hideaway (SOLD OUT) – Swing in the New Year with “stars and starlets” high in the sky at this cool and classy California Grill get-together. Schmooze the last hours of 2017 away at this “Rat Pack” inspired shindig where favorite Disney characters make a guest appearance and the evening caps off with spectacular views of Magic Kingdom fireworks.

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground

  • Mickey’s New Year’s Eve BBQ (SOLD OUT) – Mickey and friends invite guests to join in a rootin’ tootin’ celebration that includes a scrumptious unlimited BBQ feast. Bluegrass music and a DJ are sure to have everyone on their feet to ring in the New Year. The celebration begins at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 31.

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Watch Walt Disney World’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks Live December 31 at 11:50 p.m. EST

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Watch Walt Disney World’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks Live December 31 at 11:50 p.m. EST

Magic Kingdom Park will be welcoming in 2018 with a special presentation of “Fantasy in the Sky” fireworks at 11:50 p.m. EST. And, fortunately for those of us that are unable to make it to the park that night, Disney Parks Blog will be live streaming this amazing fireworks display on New Year’s Eve.

Click on the link below at 11:50 p.m. on Dec. 31 to enjoy the live feed of “Fantasy in the Sky.”

For those who will be celebrating New Year’s Eve at Walt Disney World, there are a number of New Year’s Eve activities for guests to enjoy:

Magic Kingdom

  • Fantasy in the Sky – Guests can enjoy this New Year’s Eve spectacular on both Dec. 30 and 31 beginning at 11:50pm. For guest with little ones you can catch the earlier show at 6:30pm.

Epcot

  • New Year’s Countdown Fireworks – Epcot’s World Showcase will welcome 2018 with a dazzling fireworks display on December 31, beginning at 11:40 p.m.

Click here for a complete listing of New Year’s Celebrations throughout Walt Disney World.

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Tokyo DisneySea Park Celebrates With ‘Disney’s Easter’ Special Event

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Disney’s Easter

Starting March 27 through June 6, 2018, guests at Tokyo DisneySea® Park will celebrate springtime with the special event, “Disney’s Easter”.This event will once again provide a wonderful opportunity for guests to spend the colorful springtime season at Tokyo with their family and friends.

Again this year, the Park will be decorated with colorful Easter eggs and beautiful flowers.The Disney Friends will be sporting their must-have fashion item, the Easter “Bunny” Bonnet (a prettily decorated hat complete with bunny ears), to make Easter at Tokyo DisneySea a fashionably fun event. At Mediterranean Harbor and American Waterfront, guests will find decorations with Easter egg and springtime fashion motifs. Some of the decorations at Tokyo DisneySea will feature the logo of the Tokyo Disney Resort 35th “Happiest Celebration!” a special event starting in April. Presented at Mediterranean Harbor is “Fashionable Easter.” This special show features the Disney Friends in colorful costumes, and artists from American Waterfront, Lost River Delta and two other themed ports, wearing stylish outfits. During the show, the theme song for Tokyo Disney Resort 35th “Happiest Celebration!” will be played, giving guests a taste of the 35th Anniversary event. Guests can also have fun with the Egg Hunt Program (offered for a fee), which will be held for the first time at Tokyo DisneySea.

In addition, Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta®, and the Disney Resort Line will offer programs linked to “Disney’s Easter” for everyone to enjoy.

Tokyo DisneySea Park Celebrates With 'Disney’s Easter' Special Event

ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM

The Disney Friends gather with unique artists from four of the themed ports to put on a fun festival of color in “Fashionable Easter.” Music celebrating the arrival of spring announces the start of the festival, as Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse sail into Mediterranean Harbor. They are followed by artists from American Waterfront, Lost River Delta, Mermaid Lagoon, and Mysterious Island all dressed in special Easter fashion each representing their themed port. Seeing the beauty of the artists complementing one another’s unique style, Mickey Mouse, and the Disney Friends change into new costumes based on everyone’s fashion tips. Kites fly in the sky, enhancing the celebratory atmosphere even more. The show reaches its climax with a backdrop of pyrotechnics, as the theme song for the Tokyo Disney Resort 35th “Happiest Celebration!” and Easter-themed music is played.

ATMOSPHERE ENTERTAINMENT

At WaterfrontPark, the members of Tokyo DisneySea Maritime Band, wearing bunny-eared Easter “Bunny” Bonnets, will be dressed in colorful costumes.At American Waterfront, Guests can enjoy the performances of the “Fun Custodial” Cast Member as they add to the delight of Disney’s Easter.

Note: Entertainment programs are subject to change or cancellation due to weather conditions, etc. The number of performances each day is also subject to change.

SPECIAL MERCHANDISE

There will be about 80 types of items themed to “Fashionable Easter” featuring designs of the Disney Friends as fashion models. Available again this year will be Bunny Ears Headbands which come in four different colors (white, pink, yellow and gray), so that guests can enjoy mixing and matching with the Easter “Bunny” Bonnets from “Fashionable Easter,” as well as with eight different types of hair clips, including those designed with Tokyo Disney Resort 35th “Happiest Celebration!” elements. Also available are stationery, tableware, and other items featuring designs of Easter egg artwork in connection with the 35th anniversary and “Fashionable Easter” costumes worn by the Disney Characters.

Notes: Special merchandise will be available from March 20. Special merchandise items are available in limited numbers and may sell out.

SPECIAL MENUS

Guests can enjoy the Easter event through special menus featuring colorful dishes that are just right for spring. Cafe Portofino will offer a carbonara pasta dish as part of a special set, and at New York Deli, Guests can enjoy shrimp and taramo salad served on a pink bun. Special cocktails will be available at Barnacle Bill’s, and a special drink that comes in a cup designed with Miss Bunny and Thumper will be offered at Sebastian’s Calypso Kitchen and Tropic Al’s.

Note: Special menus will be available from March 20.

GUEST ACTIVITY PROGRAM

Egg Hunt in Tokyo DisneySea This program, previously offered at Tokyo Disneyland during Disney’s Easter, will be held at Tokyo DisneySea for the first time this year (a fee of 900 yen applies). Guests use hints written on a special map to find the Easter eggs that are hidden around the Park.The eggs are designed with Disney Characters and feature motifs of each themed port. Guests who successfully find the eggs will receive a Bunny Earshair clip available exclusively for participants of this program. Guests can enjoy wearing this hair clip with the Bunny Ears Headbands for an even more fashionable Easter experience.

DECORATIONS

Mediterranean Harbor and American Waterfront are transformed into a fantastic and fashionable Easter with spring decorations that have Easter egg, Easter “Bunny” Bonnet, and colorful flower motifs, as well as with posters depicting images themed to fashion. There will be a new photo location at Waterfront Park inspired by a fashion show runway, where Guests can request Easter “Bunny” Bonnet photo props from a photographer to use for posing like the Disney Characters from “Fashionable Easter.”Guests will also find decorated eggs with motifs representing each themed port, as well as baskets and old-fashioned vehicles filled with colorful flowers and eggs for a festive springtime feel.

Note: Photo props may not be available for use depending on weather conditions, time of day, number of persons, etc.

Disney Hotel

Guests can also enjoy“Disney’s Easter” at Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta. The restaurants and lounge will be serving special menus that feature dishes using ingredients of the season and that are inspired by Easter eggs, the Easter “Bunny” Bonnet and colorful flowers.

Note: Special menus will start being offered from March 20.

Disney Resort Line

Day pass tickets will be available in limited-period designs linked to “Disney’s Easter.”

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The Tiana Cupcake at Port Orleans Riverside is Perfect for Any Princess Fan

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Tiana Cupcake Port Orleans Riverside

This cupcake is perfect for any Princess!

At Port Orleans Riverside, make sure to grab a Tiana cupcake!

This chocolate cupcake is topped with vanilla frosting and a white chocolate Tiana design.

The cupcake is available for $4.95.

Disney Donates $2 Million to Make-A-Wish Thanks to #ShareYourEars Campaign

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Disney Donates $2 Million to Make-A-Wish Thanks to #ShareYourEars Campaign

This year’s successful @ShareYourEars campaign over the holidays doubled Disney Parks donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation for a total donation of $2 Million! At the beginning of the month, Disney Parks offered the challenge that they would donate $5 to Make-A-Wish, up to a total of $1 million, for each photo taken and shared on social media featuring Mickey Mouse Ears – or any creative “ears” at all – with the hashtag #ShareYourEars.

Disney Donates $2 Million to Make-A-Wish Thanks to #ShareYourEars Campaign Disney Donates $2 Million to Make-A-Wish Thanks to #ShareYourEars Campaign

Millions of Disney fans responded to the challenge to #ShareYourEars and Disney Parks, for the second year in a row, will be doubling their original donation to Make-A-Wish from $1 million to $2 million. Make-A-Wish helps grant the wishes of children with critical illnesses and their families around the world.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

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Celebrate National Candy Cane Day with a Winter Wonderland Martini

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It’s National Candy Cane day!

And what better way to celebrate than with a Winter Wonderland Martini at Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs?!

Made with white chocolate, Tito’s handmade vodka and peppermint schnapps, this cocktail will keep you feeling the holiday spirit just a little while longer!

They are only available for a limited time, so get one while you can!

Photo Credit: Twitter via @DisneySprings

‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Soars to $745 Million Worldwide

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'Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Soars to $745 Million Worldwide

Disney-Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” is showing plenty of force at mulitplexes worldwide with $745.4 million globally as of Sunday.

The North American take has hit $365 million in its first 10 days as of Sunday with the studio projecting another $32 million on Christmas Day on Monday — making it the third highest domestic release in 2017 following “Beauty and the Beast” with $504 million and “Wonder Woman” at $412 million.

“Stars Wars: The Last Jedi” took in $75.1 million in 55 markets for the weekend and has totaled $380.3 million in international box office. It is already the top grossing film of 2017 in both Denmark and Sweden and this fourth highest grosser in the overall European market. The U.K. is the top market with $67.4 million, followed by Germany with $40 million, France with $29.3 million and Australia with $26.9 million.

“The Last Jedi,” which picks up following the events of 2015’s “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” is so far the 87th highest worldwide grosser of all time, trailing 2016’s “Suicide Squad” by $1.4 million. Rian Johnson directed with  Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Lupita Nyong’o and Domhnall Gleeson reprising their roles. It’s the final screen role for Fisher, who died a year ago.

“The Last Jedi” has lifted 2017’s overall domestic box office to $10.6 billion as of Sunday, 2.6% behind 2016 at the same point, according to comScore. That gap has been as high as 6.1% at the end of August as this year’s box office was pulled down by the slowest summer in a decade.

Source: Variety

'Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Soars to $745 Million Worldwide

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Santa Goofy is at Hollywood Studios

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Santa Goofy is at Hollywood Studios

Gawrsh! Santa Goofy has come to town! Meet this stand out guy at Disney’s Hollywood Studios through December 31!

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Santa Goofy is at Hollywood Studios

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