Disney World’s ‘Minnie Van’ Service Extends to Another Resort

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September 26, 2017

Disney World's 'Minnie Van' Service Extends to Another Resort

Disney World has just extended their Minnie Van service to yet another resort! Guests can now take advantage of this Uber/Lyft-like service at the Polynesian Village Resort. In addition to the Polynesian, Guests can take advantage of this new transportation option at the following resorts:

Animal Kingdom Lodge
Beach Club
Boardwalk Inn
Boulder Ridge Villas at Wilderness Lodge
Copper Creek Villas and Cabins at Wilderness Lodge
Grand Floridian
Wilderness Lodge
Yacht Club

Minnie Vans were rolled out in July to much fanfare. It operates via the Lyft app and costs a flat rate of $20 for a one-way trip to any location on Disney property. A Minnie Van holds up to six passengers and also has two versatile car seats available for use.

Have you taken a ride in a Minnie Van yet?

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Disney World's 'Minnie Van' Service Extends to Another Resort

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Magic Was Around Every Turn At This Year’s Disneyland Paris Half Marathon Weekend

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September 26, 2017

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The Disneyland Paris Half Marathon Weekend just wrapped up and there was so much magic to be had for all participants. The Weekend consisted of runDisney kids races, Disneyland Paris 5k, Disneyland Paris 10k, and the signature event: The Disneyland Paris – Val d’Europe Half Marathon. Let’s take a look at the some of the highlights from the past race weekend:

The weekend kicked off under the Parisian night sky as runners took to the streets of Walt Disney Studios Park during the Disneyland Paris 5K. Following the 5K, the park opened its doors for a special runDisney event, which included exclusive access to main attractions, Disney characters, commemorative photo opportunities and a DJ party.

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New to the race weekend this year, was the Disneyland Paris 10K. The 6.2-mile course ran through Disneyland Paris Resort and was filled with surprises and plenty of Disney entertainment. Runners also showed up in incredible outfits inspired by Disney characters – check out some of our favorites! DLRP

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With the addition of the Disneyland Paris 10K, the bravest runners conquered the Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo Challenge, combining the 10K and half marathon races.

On Sunday, runners from across the globe raced through the enchanting lands of Disneyland Paris Resort and the picturesque French countryside during the Disneyland Paris – Val d’Europe Half Marathon – talk about running straight through a fairytale.

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Félicitations, runners!

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Magic Was Around Every Turn At This Year's Disneyland Paris Half Marathon Weekend

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Disney is Changing How You Shop with shopDisney Site and Stores

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September 26, 2017

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Disney is testing a new major redesign of it’s retail stores for the first time in many years. Along with this new design test, they have re-branded the online site, and it has become shopDisney. New interactive and video options will become a part of the shopping experience as well.

The newly designed stores will feature a smaller selection of items, with employees and displays enticing consumers to find more expansive collections online for all ages. The stores are being redesigned with a more open feel and lower fixtures. According to the New York Times, the newly designed stores will offer experiences such as a child having a battle with Darth Vader on a giant video screen, or being able interact with other characters from the four major franchises: Disney, Pixar, Star Wars and Marvel.Cast Members will be able to customize experiences for children celebrating a birthday, a good report card or another milestone. The large screen will show live feeds of parades at Disney theme parks. The new remodel and design is being tested at the two California stores as well as in Nagoya, Japan, and Shanghai. Munich and Miami are slated to be redesigned later this year.

Disney is also launching a new website today, some of us may have already started to see the change. I personally have been being redirected to shopDisney.com for about 2 weeks now. This is Disney’s response to the decline of Brick and Mortar store shopping. While they know store fronts are an important part of it’s sales and customer base, they knew they had to elevate and improve the experiences that we have both in stores and online. Retail has been drastically changing for years, and Disney being the innovative company they are, big changes are expected.

Disney is Changing How You Shop with shopDisney Site and Stores

Personally I haven’t gotten used to the new online layout via desktop view. I’m hoping it’s because it’s new and not what I’m used to. The images appear VERY large on the desktop view, and you can only see a few items at a time. The site no longer loads as a different mobile site, and conforms to the phone browsers, which is nice however.

Disney is Changing How You Shop with shopDisney Site and Stores

What do you think of the bold new direction the Disney Store and website are headed? Do you like the new shopDisney website, or are you more interested in seeing the new remodeled stores?

Sneak Peek at the Disney Store Tsum Tsum Advent Calendar Coming Soon

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September 25, 2017

Halloween isn’t even here yet, but we’re already seeing sneak peeks of fun Christmas Disney items appearing! DisneyTsumTsum.com revealed a first look at the Disney Store Tsum Tsum Advent Calendar that will be coming to the Disney Store and the Disney Store UK!

Just like last year this will be filled with small plush Tsum Tsums ready to come out and play for Christmas time! There will most likely be exclusives only available in this collection too. The plush, and vinyl figure Tsum Tsum advent calendars were huge hits last year, that sold out fast!

Are you excited for the Tsum Tsum Advent calendar this year?

Photo Credit: DisneyTsumTsum

Top Five Disney Store Halloween Costumes For Women

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September 25, 2017

Top five Disney Store Halloween Costumes for Women

So far we’ve checked out some of the great options at the Disney Store for kids, but now let’s check out costumes for the grown ups! I really love the quality of costumes from Disney, so it’s my usual go to if I don’t make my own. Check out our Top Five Disney Store Halloween Costumes for Women below!

5. Sally Costume for Adults by Disguise

Sally is always a classic Disney costume to go with. You can become Jack Skellington’s favorite gal when you slip into this dress with ”stitches” scar pattern. The red wig, glovettes, and petticoat complete the haunting look.

4. Rey Costume for Adults – Star Wars: The Last Jedi

As Rey’s strength grows with the Force so will your imagination in the Rey Costume, inspired by Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Perfect for adventures aboard the Millennium Falcon and beyond, this costume includes a tunic, pants and removable arm bands.

3. Ursula Costume for Adults by Disguise

Poor unfortunate souls – not everyone can be as fabulous as you will be in this Ursula costume! Transform yourself into the villainous sea witch from The Little Mermaid in this glamorous costume that comes complete with white wig.

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Belle Costume for Adults by Disguise

You’ll be ready for enchantment in this Belle Costume featuring elegant layers and dazzling glitter designs. With its fairytale charm, this dress will put you on the path to happily ever after.

1. Cruella De Vil Costume for Adults by Disguise

Bring out your De Vil-ish nature with this glamorous Cruella costume. The soft black velvety dress and deluxe faux fur-trimmed coat means you’ll be easy to spot as the villainous fashionista from 101 Dalmatians. This costume is seriously amazing, and one of the best Villains costumes I’ve seen in a while!

What do you think of our Top five Disney Store Halloween Costumes for Women? Do you have a favorite we didn’t mention?

New Spooktacular Photopass Opportunities At Disney California Adventure

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September 25, 2017

New Spooktacular Photopass Opportunities At Disney California Adventure

Disney California Adventure park now welcomes Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort and so have the bewitching photo opportunities from Disney PhotoPass Service!

Now through October 31^st,you can take advantage of the limited-time Disney PhotoPass offerings lurking all around the park! Check them out below!

New Spooktacular Photopass Opportunities At Disney California Adventure

Try your luck and visit a roaming PhotoPass photographer on Buena Vista Street to take an Oogie Boogie Magic Shot!* Chances are this sinister photo will raise your spirits! Just be sure to ask the photographer you visit for this Magic Shot.

New Spooktacular Photopass Opportunities At Disney California Adventure

Unearth some extra supernatural spook when you take a photo in front of the statue of the Headless Horseman with this haunting Magic Shot.

New Spooktacular Photopass Opportunities At Disney California Adventure

Gear up for gas-tly delightful photos in Cars Land! PhotoPass photographers are ready to capture you enjoying Haul-O-Ween with the spirited citizens of Radiator Screams.

Want to conjure all of your Disney PhotoPass photos from your one-day visit to Disney California Adventure park? If you’ve added the Disney MaxPass feature to your ticket, you can download, save and share all of your Disney PhotoPass photos captured from your one-day visit! With this feature, you can also reserve digital Disney FASTPASS selections by using the Disneyland app while you’re in the parks. Purchase Disney MaxPass today in the Disneyland app. Learn more about how you can maximize your visit with Disney MaxPass!

*Magic Shots cannot be taken at Character Experience locations.

Disney PhotoPass service is subject to the PhotoPass terms and expiration policy found in https://disneyland.disney.go.com/photopass-terms-conditions/. Online registration required. Disney PhotoPass Photos captured during the day your Disney MaxPass is used must be linked to your Disney account. Not responsible for missing, lost or damaged photos. Downloads are restricted to personal use by Disney account holder only and may not be used for a commercial purpose. Subject to restrictions and change without notice.

Guests are strongly advised to check the day’s FASTPASS ticket availability and other Park details before purchasing Disney MaxPass. Disney FASTPASS tickets for your preferred attractions may not be available at the time of Disney MaxPass purchase as FASTPASS tickets are limited and availability is not guaranteed. FASTPASS tickets may be obtained only while you are in the Parks and may not be available for entertainment through Disney MaxPass. An experience that does not have Disney FASTPASS® availability at a kiosk will not be available using Disney MaxPass. Disney MaxPass will expire at the end of the applicable day and is nonrefundable, nontransferable, may not be redeemed for cash. Other restrictions may apply. Price, terms, entitlements, attractions and entertainment are subject to change or cancellation without notice.

New Spooktacular Photopass Opportunities At Disney California Adventure

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Arrest Made At Grand Floridian After Two-Year-Old Discovered Alone In Parked Car

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September 25, 2017

Arrest Made At Grand Floridian After Two-Year-Old Discovered Alone In Parked Car — Photo Credit: Orange County Incarcerations/ Spectrum News13

UPDATE: WESH 2 News is now reporting that Myriam Luhincadet, who was charged with child neglect yesterday, is an employee at Disney’s Grand Floridian and is related to the mother of the child. She reportedly left work at the resort to pick up the toddler, went back to work where she then left the child in the car alone with the windows cracked. Deputies state that it was 113 degrees in the vehicle when a witness heard the toddler screaming. A Disney spokesperson has said that Myriam Luhincadet has been placed on leave.

NEW: A Disney spokesperson says Grand Floridian Resort employee accused of leaving 2-yr-old in hot car has been placed on leave.@WESH

— Amanda Crawford (@acrawfordtv) September 26, 2017

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department has arrested 37 year old Myriam Luhincadet for child neglect after a 2 year old was discovered in a parked car in the Grand Floridian employee parking lot. On Monday, Walt Disney World Security discovered the toddler around 1:12 pm inside the unattended car. The car had its windows cracked and the doors unlocked.

The 2 year old is reportedly in stable condition and recovering at Florida Hospital Celebration Health. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office told WESH 2 News it is “grateful for Walt Disney World security and the fast response.”

Temperatures today at Walt Disney World reached 93 degrees. At this time it is unknown how long the child was left in the car.

Lubincadet was taken to Orange County Jail without incident, deputies stated, but she bonded out early Tuesday morning.

Source Credit: WESH 2

Adorable Mickey-Shaped Mummy Macaron at Disneyland Park

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September 25, 2017

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Macarons are a delicious meringue-based French cookie, and are quite popular within the Disney parks. Disneyland Resort has released the most adorable mummified macaron, in celebration of Halloween Time hitting the parks, and it is a must-try. The Mickey-Shaped Mummy Macaron is a white chocolate macaron filled with a chocolate-salted caramel filling, “wrapped” in a white chocolate drizzle.

Disneyland Mummy Macaron

You can find this mummified Mickey at the Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe located on Main Street U.S.A. in Disneyland Park, for $4.99. This spooky treat is available through the Halloween season only, so get yours soon! Don’t forget to drop by Disney’s California Adventure Park to enjoy all the Halloween Time goodies they have to offer, as well.

Adorable Mickey-Shaped Mummy Macaron at Disneyland Park

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Disney In Heated Contract Disputes With Large Cable Company

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September 25, 2017

Disney In Heated Contract Disputes With Large Cable Company

Cable customers on Long Island and in New Jersey and Connecticut could possibly be losing their access to Disney-owned channels like ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, Freeform, Disney Channel and Disney XD. The fourth largest cable distributor, Altice USA, is in a heated contract dispute with Disney over network carriage rights.

Disney and Altice have been in contract negotiations for months over the price increase that Disney is seeking for the right to distribute their channels. Analysts are saying that this price increase would amount to hundreds of millions of dollars. Disney has threatened that if no deal is reached than their channels will go dark starting October 1st.

Altice USA has responded with a statement accusing Disney of “outrageous” demands for pricing. The statement goes on to tell Disney to “stop the threats” and “focus on negotiating an agreement that is fair”.

Disney then issued its own statement describing Altice USA as greedy and will also begin implementing onscreen crawls and commercials to warn customers that they could be losing their access to ESPN and ABC. “We have a responsibility to make our viewers aware of the potential loss of our programming,” Disney issued in a statement. “We remain fully committed to reaching a deal and are hopeful we can do so”.

Altice USA issued their own statement to customers saying “We are always working hard to negotiate carriage agreements that reflect the best interest of all of our customers. We want to carry ESPN and its sister networks, including ABC and Disney Channel, at a reasonable rate and have already offered an increase.”

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Japanese Company Unveils New Disney Wedding Dresses

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September 25, 2017

Japanese Company Unveils New Disney Wedding Dresses — Image Credit: Kuraudia Co.

Several brides and brides-to-be were understandably upset when Alfred Angelo abruptly closed their doors this past Summer due to their bankruptcy filing. Alfred Angelo was the premier designer of Disney-inspired princess wedding dresses.

We are now happy to report that a new designer has partnered with Disney and is making Disney-inspired wedding dresses! However, there is a catch. The new company, Kuraudia Co., is based in Japan. That means, that the dresses are currently only being offered in Japan. Also, the dresses are only available for rent.I know, I know! Not the news we were wanting to hear here stateside or anywhere else in the world. But if you do live in Japan, let’s take a look at the dresses that will be offered.

Reports state that 28 different gowns will be offered inspired by six Disney Princesses: Cinderella, Belle, Snow White, Aroura, Rapunzel, and Ariel In addition to the wedding dresses, tuxedos and bridesmaid dresses are also included in the collection.

The dresses will be available for rentals starting on November 1 and will cost around $3,600 for a rental. The tuxedos are quoted to be available for rental for around $900.

These are simply stunning!

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Construction Update for the New Wolfgang Puck at Disney Springs

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September 25, 2017

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This past Spring, it was announced that Wolfgang Puck Grand Café would be closing at Disney Springs. It was also announced that a Wolfgang Puck would be opening a new restaurant at Disney Springs called “Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill.” Grand Café closed its doors quietly last month and construction is currently underway on the new location.

Here are some photos we were able to capture over this past weekend showing the concept art on the construction partition walls around the new restaurant:

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Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill is scheduled to open in 2018.

I’m so excited about all of these new restaurant options coming to Disney Springs! What about you?

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Construction Update for the New Wolfgang Puck at Disney Springs

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Construction Update on ‘Jaleo’ Coming to Disney Springs

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September 25, 2017

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Back in June, it was announced that Chef José Andrés would be opening the next location of his popular Spanish-style restaurant, Jaleo, to Disney Springs. Today, we wanted to share some photos of the construction progress on the new restaurant.

As you can see, the construction partitions are still up surrounding the building:

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The official Jaleo website gives us more information on the restaurant:

Chef José Andrés is proud to announce that Jaleo will be opening a new location at Disney Springs in 2018, bringing the spirit and flavors of Spain to the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The new Disney Springs location will be José’s biggest and most spectacular Jaleo yet, housed in a dynamic, multi-level space at the iconic resort.

Jaleo at Disney Springs will feature an extensive menu of tapas reflecting the rich regional diversity of traditional and contemporary Spanish cuisine. Highlights will include a variety of authentic paellas cooked over a wood fire, Spanish specialties such as hand-carved Jamón Ibérico de Bellota and wood-grilled Ibérico pork, as well as signature dishes such as Gambas al ajillo, shrimp sautéed with garlic and chili, and Croquetas de Pollo, classic Spanish chicken fritters.

Jaleo is one of the several new restaurants coming to Disney Springs in the next several months.

Sounds delicious! I can’t wait for it to open and give their paella a try!

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Construction Update on 'Jaleo' Coming to Disney Springs

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