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Sail the High Seas with Your Favorite Marvel ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Super Heroes Aboard Disney Cruise Line

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Disney Cruise Line

Disney Cruise Line just announced that your favorite Guardians of the Galaxy Super Heroes will be joining the line up for their Marvel Day at Sea Sailings this Fall! Now guests on these specially-themed cruises have the opportunity to sail the high seas with Star-Lord, Gamora and Groot!

Also announced is an adult-exclusive Marvel Day at Sea experience inspired by the Guardian’s interstellar adventures. After a full day of family events, what should you do next? Something good, something bad? Bit of both? Well, we’re giving adults time to kick back in Fathoms nightclub, now a Ravager hideout.

While you mingle with the interstellar outlaws, an electrifying alien dance performance gets the fun started, amping up the energy before a few of your favorite Guardians join the party. As the night continues, you may even get to see the dance-loving Star-Lord get his groove on. As Drax says, “There are two types of beings in the universe: those who dance and those who do not.” Which type are you?

Any idea what tunes will be on the playlist throughout the night? You guessed it! Top tracks from  Star-Lord’s Awesome Mixtape!

Throughout the summer, Disney will be releasing more details about the Marvel Day at Sea voyages, including the Super Heroes and Villains you’ll meet, plus the activities that will transport you in the Marvel Universe. This epic event premieres on select 7- and 8-night Bahamian and Canada cruises from New York this fall, and returns on select 5-night Western Caribbean cruises from Miami in early 2018. All of these sailings will be aboard the Disney Magic Cruise Ship.

We are also hearing that Black Panther and Loki are scheduled to make appearances during Marvel Day at Sea Sailings!

Sail the High Seas with Your Favorite Marvel 'Guardians of the Galaxy' Super Heroes Aboard Disney Cruise Line

Let’s start planning your Disney Cruise Sailing!  Fill out the form below form below or send an email for a FREE, no obligation quote with an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. As an agent with MickeyTravels, I’ll be on hand to help you with everything from finding your perfect package to nabbing those hard-to-get dining and FastPass reservations. I work with all Disney Destinations including Disney Cruise Line and Adventures by Disney. Best of all, my services are absolutely FREE. Get in touch at 1.954.401.9577, via email at [email protected], or follow along on Facebook.

Two New Dining Spots to Open at Disney Springs in 2018

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Disney Springs 2108

The constant arrival of new culinary offerings shows no signs of slow at Disney Springs as Disney announced today that two new eateries will be added to the mix in 2018.  This includes the latest offering from renowned Chef Wolfgang Puck who is bringing his bar & grill concept to the East Coast and a bit of Spanish flair from Chef José Andrés’  who will be opening tapas restaurant Jaleo. Here’s what we know so far about these exciting new developments:

Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill

Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill – With this new Town Center eatery, Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill will capitalize on the popularity of the chef’s other two Disney Springs eateries Wolfgang Puck’s Grand Cafe (pictured) and Wolfgang Puck Express. The restaurant will be a Bar & Grill with a twist and will get its inspiration from traditional farmhouses with a touch of elegance.   The atmosphere will be laid-back California dining at its best.  The menu will be designed to highlight Puck’s much-loved dishes with an emphasis on Mediterranean flavors, modern interpretations of classic comfort foods, specialty cocktails as well as beer and wine.

Jaleo Disney Springs

Jaleo by  José Andrés’ – a concept by world-renowned Chef José Andrés’ ThinkFoodGroup, this West Side eatery will bring the flavors of Spain to Disney Springs with a mouth-watering menu featuring tapas dishes designed to celebrate the diversity and range of flavors in contemporary Spanish cooking.   Menu items will include paella, hand carved  Jamon Iberico de Bellota and wood-grilled Iberico pork. This concept which currently has five locations throughout the USA and Mexico will be the first location in Florida and will also feature a “grab-n-go” storefront offering Spanish-style sandwiches.

We hope you are as excited as we are about this tasty new restaurants.  As its early days, there’s no official word yet on opening dates but readers and encouraged to watch this space for further details.

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Two New Dining Spots to Open at Disney Springs in 2018

ACE Avatar Maker Uses Facial Scans To Create Personalized Avatar Action Figures

Create Your Own Avatar Display

ACE Avatar Maker Uses Facial Scans To Create Personalized Avatar Action Figures

Disney has created a very cool souvenir opportunity for visitors to Pandora – The World of Avatar. We have talked about owning your own banshee but now guests can take things a step further by creating their own avatar to take home too!

ACE Avatar Maker Uses Facial Scans To Create Personalized Avatar Action Figures

Inside Windtraders, the Pandoran gift shop, an Alpha Centauri Expedition Scan Technician will use a state-of-the-art facial capture scanner to enter your information into their Hybrid Digitizing System. After your image has been scanned you will then have the opportunity to choose your avatar’s body style from four different choices in either youth or adult sizes.

ACE Avatar Maker Uses Facial Scans To Create Personalized Avatar Action Figures

Next you choose eye color, hairstyle, and facial striping pattern. During this process your technician is telling you interesting facts about the Na’vi. One of these interesting tidbits is that your avatar will always have dark hair because the Na’vi gene for dark hair is dominant.

ACE Avatar Maker Uses Facial Scans To Create Personalized Avatar Action Figures

After you finish customizing you will then received an ACE identification tag. This tag is a keepsake that is used at the ACE Avatar Maker Fabricator to receive your completed action figure. There is usually about a 30 minute to an hour wait before being able to use your tag (depending on how busy the shop is).

ACE Avatar Maker Uses Facial Scans To Create Personalized Avatar Action Figures

When asked about these unique mementos, Cody Hampton, merchandise product developer explained, “We were inspired by the breathtaking Avatar Flight of Passage attraction when designing ACE Avatar Maker. During the attraction, guests are connected with an avatar for first-person flight on a banshee over the moon’s incredible landscape. We thought guests would love to see what they actually look like as a human/Na’vi hybrid. Using a digital process, guests can now create and personalize their own avatar action figure.”

ACE Avatar Maker Uses Facial Scans To Create Personalized Avatar Action Figures

Accessory sets are also available for purchase inside Windtraders.

The cost is about $70 for the personalized 10″ poseable action figure. Reservations are required for this experience. They can be made inside Windtraders on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Will you be creating your own Avatar Action Figure on your next visit to Pandora?

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Source Credit : Disney Parks Blog

Six Original Animated Shorts With Newest Avengers Starts Fourth Season

Six Original Animated Shorts With Newest Avengers Starts Fourth Season

The Avengers assemble once again to fight the foes no single hero could withstand alone as “Marvel’s Avengers: Secret Wars” (previously “Marvel’s Avengers: Ultron Revolution”) debuts a fourth season with a one-hour premiere on Saturday, June 17 (11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. EDT), on Disney XD, and on the Disney XD App and VOD (12:01 a.m. EDT). Disney XD will also present a series of six shorts featuring the newest Avengers – Captain Marvel, Black Panther, Ms. Marvel, Ant-Man, Wasp and Vision – in a flashback sequence that introduces their powers, beginning Friday, June 2, on Disney XD, the Disney XD App, Disney XD YouTube and VOD.

Picking up right after the events of season three “Ultron Revolution,” the fourth season finds Tony Stark trapped in another dimension. While the Avengers muster all of their knowledge and strength to try and find a way to bring him back, they are attacked by a new Cabal of villains who scatter the mighty heroes across space and time. With the help of the Black Panther’s new team, including Captain Marvel, Ms. Marvel, Ant-Man, Wasp and Vision, the Avengers must reunite in time to save the universe.

The multiplatform schedule is:

FRIDAY, JUNE 2 – WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7
• Six original shorts will debut daily on Disney XD linear, on-demand and digital platforms. All six shorts will be available on Friday, June 2, on the Disney XD App. In the animated shorts, we meet the newest Avengers in a flashback sequence to learn about their background, super powers and, ultimately, what makes them super heroes.

SATURDAY, JUNE 17
• One-hour premiere of “Marvel’s Avengers: Secret Wars” season four featuring back-to-back episodes on Disney XD (11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. EDT). The first two episodes will also be available on the Disney XD App and Disney XD VOD.
o “Avengers No More – Part 1” (11:30 a.m. EDT) – While trying to rescue Tony Stark from another dimension, the Avengers battle the Leader and his newly formed Cabal.
o “Avengers No More – Part 2” (12:00 p.m. EDT) – Black Panther assembles a new team of Avengers to stop the Leader and free the original Avengers.

The series stars: Mick Wingert (“Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy”) as Iron Man, Fred Tatasciore (“Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness”) as Hulk, Roger Craig Smith (“Wreck-It Ralph”) as Captain America, Travis Willingham (“Regular Show”) as Thor, Troy Baker (“Marvel’s Ultimate Spider-Man”) as Hawkeye, Laura Bailey (“The Super Hero Squad Show”) as Black Widow, Bumper Robinson (“The Game”) as Falcon, David Kaye (“Ben 10”) as Vision, James Matthis III (“Marvel’s Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H”) as Black Panther, Kathreen Khavari (“Big Little Lies”) as Ms. Marvel, Josh Keaton (“Ben 10”) as Ant-Man, Kari Wahlgren (“Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy”) as Wasp and Grey Griffin (“The Tom and Jerry Show”) as Captain Marvel.

Summer has Arrived at Disney Parks Around the World!

Summer 2017

Summer is (unofficially) here and what better way to celebrate than to visit a Disney Park? Whether you want to be a Super Hero at Disneyland California Adventure  or catch the new Happily Ever After Fireworks Spectacular at Walt Disney World, there is something for everyone at the various Disney Destinations around the globe!

Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! is now open at California Adventure park, kicking off our Summer of Heroes with daring missions, heroic encounters, and even a dance-off to Star-Lord’s old-school rock ‘n’ roll mixtape. Starting June 14, you can also suit up for Super Hero Summer at Hong Kong Disneyland park and step into a new walk-through Avengers Agent mission set in Hong Kong.

Pandora – The World of Avatar is now open at Animal Kingdom in Walt Disney World, where you can journey 4.4 light years away from Earth for the chance to take in the awe-inspiring beauty of the Valley of Mo’ara. Learn key phrases in the Na’vi language, ride on the back of a banshee and bask in the beautiful bioluminescent glow of the land after sundown.

 

Summer has Arrived at Disney Parks Around the World!

You can also treat yourself to dazzling nighttime entertainment at all of our Disney parks this summer. Enjoy live orchestra performances of “The Music of Pixar Live!” at Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World, and take in the new “Happily Ever After” nighttime fireworks spectacular at Magic Kingdom with stunning projections capturing the heart, humor and heroism of many favorite Disney animated films. At Disneyland Park, “Fantasmic!”, the Rivers of America attractions and the Disneyland Railroad will return this summer, and don’t forget the Main Street Electrical Parade has been extended through August 20 – so catch it before it glows away!

If you love nighttime parades, you might remember that Tokyo Disneyland’s Electrical Parade Dreamlights is making a sparkling return, now featuring Anna and Elsa from “Frozen.” Tokyo Disney Resort has plenty to offer this summer, including the daytime “Disney Natsu Matsuri” – a colorful Japanese summer festival sprinkled with Disney magic – and “Disney Pirates Summer” for all you scallywags and buccaneers at Tokyo DisneySea.

Summer has Arrived at Disney Parks Around the World!

Disneyland Paris continues to sparkle and shine with its 25th anniversary celebration. The festivities include two new daytime shows, a dazzling new parade and a stunning new nighttime finale. Plus, you won’t want to miss traveling at light speed on Hyperspace Mountain and Star Tours: The Adventures Continue.

And in just a few weeks, Shanghai Disney Resort – which recently welcomed its 10 millionth guest – will be celebrating its first anniversary with a month of festivities and a magical moment at Enchanted Storybook Castle on June 16.

What Disney Park are you most looking to visit this summer? Let us know!

Summer has Arrived at Disney Parks Around the World!

It’s not too late to start planning you summer vacation to a Disney Destination or a Disney Cruise!  Fill out the form below form below or send an email for a FREE, no obligation quote with an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. As an agent with MickeyTravels, I’ll be on hand to help you with everything from finding your perfect package to nabbing those hard-to-get dining and FastPass reservations. I work with all Disney Destinations around the globe. Best of all, my services are absolutely FREE. Get in touch at 1.954.401.9577, via email at [email protected], or follow along on Facebook.

Photo Credit: Disney

Exterior Painting Begins at Narcoossee, at Disney’s Grand Floridian

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Grand floridianGrand floridianExterior Painting Begins at Narcoossee, at Disney's Grand Floridian

Beginning Tuesday May 30th, Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa will be getting a new coat of paint. During this time the window blinds inside Narcoossee will be closed to block the view of the work going on, as a result, views of Seven Seas Lagoon will be unavailable during guest’s dining experience.

Guests with dining reservations at Narcoossee, hoping to have a view of the fireworks, will be directed to Narcoossee’s Landing and treated to a private waterfront viewing of Magic Kingdom’s newest fireworks show “Happily Ever After.”

Disney is always working on magical enhancements across the Walt Disney World Resort property. They truly go above and beyond to make certain resorts guests are not disrupted during these times. Work on the exterior painting will take place between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. with the possibility of some less intrusive work extending until 7 p.m. Completion of the work to Narcoossee’s exterior, is expected mid-June.

 

Exterior Painting Begins at Narcoossee, at Disney's Grand Floridian

 

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Blast off with the Space Mountain 40th Anniversary Tee

Blast off with the Space Mountain 40th Anniversary Tee

DisneyLand is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the iconic attraction Space Mountain! In honor of this landmark Disney has a limited edition Space Mountain 40th Anniversary Tee! This is a great shirt for fans of the attraction, that also serves as memorabilia.


Space Mountain 40th Anniversary Tee for Kids – Disneyland – Limited Release
Blast off with the Space Mountain 40th Anniversary Tee
Space Mountain 40th Anniversary Tee for Kids - Disneyland - Limited ReleaseBlast off with the Space Mountain 40th Anniversary Tee

Blast to the past on a high speed journey through Disneyland’s Space Mountain in this commemorative 40th Anniversary tee, direct from Tomorrowland. Available for a limited time only!

Right now you can also save 40% off when you purchase 2 Limited Edition Park Commemorative Tees, including the
Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout Tee for Adults – Limited Release
Blast off with the Space Mountain 40th Anniversary Tee and the Pandora – The World of Avatar 2017 Tee for Adults – Limited ReleaseBlast off with the Space Mountain 40th Anniversary Tee

Would you celebrate with the Space Mountain 40th Anniversary Tee?

Minnie’s Summertime Dine Begins Next Week

Minnie's Summertime Dine

Minnie's Summertime Dine

Minnie is kicking off summer early with her celebration of the season at Hollywood Studios. Minnie’s Summertime Dine is available June 5th through September 3rd at Hollywood and Vine. Guests will meet Minnie, Mickey, Daisy, Donald and Goofy in their best beachy attire.

This character meal is available for dinner only and is served buffet style. Some of the dishes will include fried shrimp and chips, peach-glazed barbeque pork, as well as spinach and arugula strawberry salad. Desserts offered will include passion fruit tarts and blueberry lemon cupcakes.

Minnie’s Seasonal Dining events cost $50 per adult and $30 per child, plus tax and gratuity. Some dining plans accepted.

Disney Junior Play ‘n Dine will still be offered for breakfast and lunch.

Reservations are now open, and can be made by visiting DisneyWorld.com/dine or by calling 407-WDW-DINE.

Note : Starting September 4th guests will be able to experience Minnie’s Seasonal Dining at both lunch and dinner. Disney Junior Play ‘n Dine will still be available for breakfast only.

 

Minnie's Summertime Dine Begins Next Week

Ready to experience Disney for yourself? There are still fantastic 2017 Summer and Fall packages to be had. Fill out our form below to receive your FREE quote from one of our Authorized Disney Vacation Planners.

Want more help planning your next Disney vacation? As an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, my goal is to help you plan the Magic your way. I create customized itineraries, book advanced dining and FastPass+ reservations, monitor for discounts for your vacation, and much much more! And did I mention that my services are FREE? Get in touch toll-free at 1-800-454-4501, via email at [email protected] or follow along on Facebook.

Source Credit : Orlando Theme Park News and Disney

Star Wars Land and Toy Story Land Photo Update

Star Wars Land and Toy Story Land Photo Update

Many of us are anxiously awaiting any news on the construction progress of Star Wars Land and Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.  While the areas may not look like much now; we are beginning to see some structures appearing.  We shared yesterday an aerial view of the Toy Story Land Construction in case you missed it. Today we wanted to show you what it looks like here on the ground.

Less than two months ago, we could see straight through Star Wars Land.  Now we are seeing walls for future structures going up.  We also noticed a metal tube extending from the former Writer’s Stop to the only remaining building of the former Streets of America.  While we do not know the purpose of this tubing, we are intrigued.

Toy Story Land is a bit more elusive with piles of dirt being the primary visual.  We took a snapshot under a crack in the fence that revealed more dirt, a concrete curb and a building in the distance.

We will continue to keep you updated periodically with photos as we follow the progress of these two new lands.

Stay tuned here to the Chip and Company Facebook page for future Star Wars Land and Toy Story Land photo updates.

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Eye-Catching Pandoran Opening Day Merchandise at Riverside Depot

Eye-Catching Pandoran Opening Day Merchandise at Riverside Depot

The bioluminescent colors of Pandora are truly stunning.  While opening day was as busy as you would imagine, you could also purchase the opening day merchandise and not enter Pandora-The World of Avatar at all!  Eye-Catching Pandoran Opening Day Merchandise was also available for purchase at the Riverside Depot Shop near the Tree of Life in Animal Kingdom.

Riverside Depot featured the Eye-Catching Pandoran Opening Day Merchandise as well as Opening Day Passholder Merchandise. Inside Riverside Depot we hopped on the line and were greeted by a Cast Member.  He showed us what merchandise was available behind the counter on a laminated sheet of paper.   When we arrived Saturday evening, at 6:15pm, the Annual Passholder pin was sold out.  This pin was available during the Annual Passholder previews and is not a limited edition pin.  Therefore, they will be getting more in at a future date yet to be determined.  When we made it to the front of line, another Cast Member asked what items we wished to purchased.  He escorted us to the next available cashier and told her what items we wanted.  She gathered those items and rang them up.  We paid for our merchandise and off we went to join the FastPass line to enter Pandora-The World of Avatar.  We continue to be impressed with the organization that we have witnessed through Annual Pass and Media Previews; and now for Opening Day!

Our personal favorite Opening Day merchandise item is the Teal Annual Passholder Magic Band 2.  We are in love with this new color!

Pandora-The World of Avatar’s Opening Day pin is lovely.  It opens to show a bioluminescent Pandoran scene with beautiful colors as we have been seeing as part of the Pandora theme.

We adore this Opening Day Lanyard.  The colors are truly eye-catching with the blues, greens and the burst of pink.  This lanyard makes the perfect addition to the Opening Day pin.

Feels like we have been waiting such a long time for the opening of Pandora-The World of Avatar.  The merchandise is so pretty and we love the colors featured in these pieces.  You can find this Eye-Catching Pandoran Opening Day Merchandise at Windtraders inside Pandora-The World of Avatar, or stop by Riverside Depot to pick up your favorites.

What are your thoughts on the new merchandise for Pandora-The World of Avatar?  Please leave your comments in the box below.

 

 

Upcoming Exclusive Culinary Events at The Disney Parks

Culinary Events

Culinary Events

The creative Disney Food and Beverage team is offering guests extra special culinary events filled with delicious cuisine prepared by award winning chefs. Take a look below at some of these exclusive appetizing occasions.

Delicious Disney Dining Series

On May 31, the next chapter of the Disney Dinning Series continues at Markham’s at Golden Oak. This Disney storytelling dining event will celebrate the anniversary of the 1932 Silly Symphonies “Flowers and Trees” cartoon produced by Walt Disney. Park Events Operations’ Chef John Clark and his team will be creating alongside Golden Oak Chef Phillip Ponticelli. Disney’s residential home community, Golden Oak, is home to Markham’s. This restaurant is one of only three on Disney property designated as Signature Plus (Victoria and Alberts and California Grill being the other two).

Additional events in the Disney Dining Series include

  • A culinary tribute to the 10th anniversary of the Disney•Pixar film “Ratatouille” with Chef Dominique Filoni and his team from Cítricos at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa at 6:30 p.m. June 28.
  • A journey under the sea of exotic and exquisite tastes with Chef Timothy Majoras and team from Flying Fish at Disney’s BoardWalk is 6:30 p.m. July 19.

Disney Dining Series seating is limited for all events. For more information or to make reservations, call 407-939-5773.

July 4 at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is celebrating America’s birthday with a cookout at the resort’s Summerhouse from 7-8:30 p.m. The fun doesn’t stop there as guests will then move to the resort’s marina to enjoy sweets while watching the Magic Kingdom‘s 4th of July fireworks. (If it rains, the event will move to the Grand Floridian Convention Center.)

The dinner includes grilled steak and shrimp with plenty of sides. Classic hot dogs and baked beans will also be served with specialty drinks, beer and wine. There’s a live DJ and crafts for kids throughout the evening.

Cost is $120 plus tax, gratuity is included; $59 ages 3 to 11. For reservations, 407-WDW-DINE.

Napa Rose Food and Wine Pairing Experience

Each week Napa Rose at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa at the Disneyland Resort offers one-hour culinary seminars. Every Saturday from 2 to 3 pm this award winning restaurant will introduce guests to three cheeses, two charcuterie-style tastes and five wines. Each seminar is $95 and can be booked by calling 714-781-3463.

Ready to experience Disney for yourself? There are still fantastic 2017 Summer and Fall packages to be had. Fill out our form below to receive your FREE quote from one of our Authorized Disney Vacation Planners.

Want more help planning your next Disney vacation? As an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner, my goal is to help you plan the Magic your way. I create customized itineraries, book advanced dining and FastPass+ reservations, monitor for discounts for your vacation, and much much more! And did I mention that my services are FREE? Get in touch toll-free at 1-800-454-4501, via email at [email protected] or follow along on Facebook.

Source : Disney Park Blog

Disneyland’s Space Mountain Turns 40

Space Mountain Disneyland

Space Mountain Disneyland

While all of the excitement this Memorial Day weekend centering around the opening of Guardians of the Galaxy- Mission: BREAKOUT! A much loved Disney attraction quietly celebrated its 40th Anniversary.

One of Disney’s most popular coasters, Space Mountain first opened at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Resort in 1975 with construction happening on the West Coast shortly thereafter.

Here’s a shot shared by Disney Parks Blog of the construction of this iconic mountain taken in 1976.

Space Mountain Disneyland

The attraction first opened at Disneyland on May 27th, 1977 where six of the original seven Mercury astronauts were in attendance :  Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, Senator John Glenn, Wally Schirra, Alan Shepard, and Deke Slayton.

Since then, Space Mountain has been transformed into a few different incarnations.  From Rock It Space Mountain and Rockin Space Mountain, Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy and the Star Wars themed Hyperspace Mountain, guests to Disneyland have been able to enjoy many captivating ride experiences over the past four decades.  The last on the list, Hyperspace Mountain which is currently running at Disneyland will officially close on May 29, 2017.

Those looking for a big dose of Disney nostalgia, should head on over to Disneyland’s Space Mountain on or after June 1st when the ride officially re-opens in its classic form in a fitting birthday tribute.

Those unfamiliar with the classic version will fall in love with this journey through the cosmos.  You’ll wiz through space past constellations and shooting stars, bob and weave your way past comets and meteors and plunge into darkness on this space-aged thrill ride like no other.

So if you’re visiting Disneyland this Summer add your name to the list of over 450 million guests that have soared through space since Space Mountain opened at Disneyland 40 years ago.  Happy Birthday Space Mountain and here’s to 40 more!

Thinking about a visit to Disneyland? There are still great Summer and Fall packages to be had.  Fill out our form below to receive your FREE quote.

 

Find articles like this helpful? Then why not consider working with an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner? As an agent with MickeyTravels, I’ll be on hand to help you with everything from finding your perfect package to nabbing those hard-to-get dining reservations and sharing tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your time at the parks.  Best of all my services are absolutely FREE. Get in touch at 1.800.801.4025, via email at [email protected] or follow along on Facebook.

 

 

 

 

 

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