More Details Emerge on the Rumored Walt Disney World Gondola System

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April 1, 2017

Rumors have been circulating about the possibility of Disney World building a gondola system connecting Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, and Art of Animation.

WDW Info is reporting that Disney has filed construction permits with the description of “foundation and building infrastructure” at the exact six locations rumored to have gondola hotel and park stations, a transfer station, and a turning station. With all the speculation surrounding the potential of this new gondola system, these new details seem to bring it to more of a reality.

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What do you think of the potential of this new gondola system?

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Disney Adds New Features to My Disney Experience App

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April 1, 2017

The My Disney Experience app is a must for all Guests traveling to Walt Disney World. There is not much My Disney Experience can’t do. Everything from viewing park hours, purchasing tickets and merchandise, making FastPass+ selections, getting turn by turn directions, accessing vacation photos and sharing them through Disney PhotoPass and much more.

Designed to bring more Magic to your experience when visiting Walt Disney World Resort, Disney continues to innovate and use technology in new ways. Disney has launched a redesigned My Disney Experience app for its mobile users. The enhanced My Disney Experience app features a new look and feel to make planning and enjoying your Walt Disney World Resort vacation easier than ever.

Upon opening the new My Disney Experience mobile app you are taken right to the park maps to help you find attractions, restaurants, restrooms and more. It makes it easier for you to navigate through Disney Parks so you can spend more time enjoying the magic of Walt Disney World Resort. A new section called “Spotlight” highlights new park experiences and entertainment offerings so you don’t miss out the latest and greatest happenings at the parks.

And when you stay at a Disney resort, you will be able to use the new feature (I can’t wait to use this one) called “My Resort Dashboard,” which gives you access to your resort reservation details all in one place, including the ability to see room number, theme, building and floor once you have your room assignment. “My Resort Dashboard” even gives you directions to your resort using Disney transportation options, a map showing you the location of your room and a link to directly call the Resort Front Desk if you need further assistance during your stay.

Once again Disney goes above and beyond to ensure their guests enjoy as much magic as possible. Has anyone had a chance to try these new My Disney Experience features?

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Is the Main Street Electrical Parade at Disneyland Being Extended?

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March 31, 2017

Word coming out of Disneyland is the Main Street Electrical Parade will be extended through August 2017. The parade was scheduled to end it’s run on June 18th, 2017 but it has now been extended to at least August 20th, 2017.

The parade made it’s debut in Disneyland on January 20th, 2017. Previously the parade could be viewed at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World.

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Ethan Allen Disney Collection Now Available at the Disney Store Online

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March 31, 2017

Recently Ethan Allen and Disney collaborated to create a magical home collection of beautiful Disney inspired housewares. Now this incredible Ethan Allen Disney Collection is available at the Disney Store online!

Ethan Allen’s impeccable quality, craftsmanship and style combines with Disney’s rich storytelling and classic characters to create an imaginative and sophisticated collaboration. Get ready to make room for your favorites, the Ethan Allen Disney collection is debuting at a introductory price offer at the Disney Store! You can find everything from Bedding, art, home accents, and even furniture! All with Ethan Allen’s excellent craftsmanship, and Disney’s magical style.

Of course all of the Disney art pieces are just fabulous. However the Mickey Mouse Bravo Chair is my absolute favorite item from the entire collection. Although it’s a piece of furniture, I still think it’s a work of art in it’s own right! The Disney Store website even has room collections curated for ideas and inspiration!

The bedroom collections are great, because they give a sophisticated twist to a character themed bedroom. There’s a pop art set that is very bright and colorful, but still has a grown up feel. There is even a shabby chic collection called the Sweet Spot Room. It features ruffles, and is polka dotted perfection! These bedroom sets go all the way up to queen size too!

Are you excited that the Ethan Allen Disney Collection has come to the Disney Store Online Website?

Dolphin Days Premier Kicks Off Wonder-Filled Weekend At SeaWorld Orlando

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March 31, 2017

Starting this weekend, April 1st-2nd, there are more reasons to spend a Spring weekend, or Spring Break, at SeaWorld than ever before. As guests sip and sample their way around the park during the Seven Seas Food Festival, they can also take in exclusive new entertainment. The debut of Dolphin Days, an all-new dolphin show in the park, coupled with a fun-filled weekend of events with world-renowned Jack Hanna, will educate and delight guests of all ages.

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Dolphin Days: Premiering April 1st

New to SeaWorld Orlando, Dolphin Days will offer guests an immersive and educational glimpse into the world of the ocean’s most playful ambassadors, the Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin. Throughout the show, the audience will see the personality of each animal, witness the special bond they share with their trainers, and learn how to protect dolphins in the wild.

Daily show times for Dolphin Days will be available at SeaWorldOrlando.com and on the SeaWorld Parks app.

Jack Hanna: April 1st and 2nd

“Jungle Jack” Hanna, animal expert, author, television personality and lifelong adventurer returns to the park. Jack will share animal facts and his travel tales during captivating and interactive presentations inside the Nautilus Theater, along with several animal species he has never brought to SeaWorld before.

Throughout the weekend, the park will have several opportunities for guests to personally interact with Jack Hanna, including meet-and-greets, autograph signings, and exclusive dining packages. Space is limited. Guests are encouraged to visit SeaWorldOrlando.com to book reserved seating and dining experiences in advance.

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The Blue Angels are Coming to the Magic Kingdom!

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March 31, 2017

If you have plans to be in the Magic Kingdom on Thursday, April 6th, 2017; make sure to look to the skies! Six F/A-18 Hornet aircraft, otherwise known at the Navy Blue Angels, are scheduled to make two passes over the park between 9:30 and 10 am.

The Blue Angels are scheduled to be in the area for the Sun n’ Fun International Fly-In & Expo, which takes place in nearby Lakeland, Florida on April 8th and 9th, 2017. The Blue Angels recently made a similar appearance at the park in March of 2015.

Have you see The Blue Angels when you were at Disney World? Do you have plans to see them this time? Make sure to share your photos and videos with us!

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Disney Institute to Hold Walt Disney World Customer Experience Summit

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March 31, 2017

Disney Institute announced this week that they will be hosting a Customer Experience summit at Walt Disney World Resort. The event will take place at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa from May 23 – 26, 2017. The event will be a fully immersive learning event offering attendees a first hand look at Disney business insights and strategies as well as how Disney excels in fields such a leadership, service and employee engagement.

An all-star cast of Disney senior executives will be on hand to share real-world examples of how they bring the Disney approach to their roles. The speakers include:

George A. Kalogridis, president of Walt Disney World Resort
Rachel Hutter, vice president of worldwide safety and health, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts
Paul Richardson, senior vice president of human resources, ESPN
Beth Scott, vice president of food and beverage experience planning & integration, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts

This year’s Summit will also offer guests field experience opportunities throughout Walt Disney World theme parks where they can observe the customer-service that Disney is so renowned for in action. Here’s just a few examples of the practical experiences on offer:

Go underground at Magic Kingdom to find out how Cast Member work to serve their guests.
Learn about the unique services that guests experience at several of Disney’s most renowned attractions.
Discover how the guest experience has evolved through customer touchpoints during a visit to Be Our Guest Restaurant in Magic Kingdom.
Go behind the scenes at Disney’s Animal Kingdom to learn how systems ensure the delivery of top-notch service to guests.

Interested guests can register at DisneyInstitute.com. Registration fees include conference materials, guided field experiences within the operation and select meals. As of going to print, prices have not yet been released. The Summit is open to anyone aged 18 or older. The package cost does not include theme park admission or resort stay.

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Newest Pirates of the Caribbean – Dead Men Tell No Tales Trailer with Orlando Bloom!

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March 31, 2017

There’s a new TV spot for the upcoming fifth “Pirates of the Caribbean – Dead Men Tell No Tales” film. With a very ominous message – ‘All Pirates Must Die’.

The new trailer brings us another brief look at the long-awaited return of Orlando Bloom as Will Turner, who is looking more like the old captain of the Flying Dutchman.

“Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales” sails into theaters on May 26, 2017.

Enter to Win This SOLD OUT 30th Anniversary Backpack and Jiminy Cricket Pin From The Disney Store

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March 31, 2017

The Disney Store is celebrating its 3oth Anniverary and earlier this year released a special 30th Anniversary Backpack, which came with a 30th Anniversary Jiminy Cricket pin. It comes as no surprise that this super cute backpack quickly SOLD OUT. But thanks to our friends at the Disney Store you can enter the Disney Store 3oth Anniversary Sweepstakes and may still be able to get one of your very own . Limited to one entry per day ending April 2 11:59pm PT.

Enter here for your chance to win.

Good luck!

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Reservations to DVC Moonlight Magic at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon are now Open to Members

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March 31, 2017

Reservations to Disney Vacation Club Moonlight Magic at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park are now open to Members with a Disney Resort hotel reservation during the event. Reservations will open to all Members on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 9:00am EST. The complimentary event is exclusive to Disney Vacation Club Members and special guests. Availability is limited.

Important Details

Event Dates: Friday, June 23, 2017; Wednesday, June 28, 2017; Wednesday, July 5, 2017; Thursday, July 13, 2017

Time: Event is from 8:30 PM to 11:30 PM; Members and special guests can enter the park as early as 7:30 PM

Location: Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida

Reservations are required and limited. Unfortunately, walk-ins will not be permitted. A valid Disney Vacation Club Membership Card and photo ID are required at check-in. Complimentary admission to the after-hours event at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park is valid for the duration of the event. If you wish to enter the water park before the event, valid park admission is required.

For early admission, use regular bus location to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park. Complimentary bus transportation will be provided between 6:30 PM and 12:30 AM for those staying at Disney Vacation Club Resorts. Bus service will run between Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park and the main bus stops in the following Disney Resort hotel locations:

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Jambo House
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Kidani Village
Disney’s Beach Club Resort
Disney’s BoardWalk Resort
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
Disney’s Old Key West Resort

Complimentary bus transportation will also be available between the Disney Springs bus stop and Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park, provided between 6:30 PM and 12:30 AM.

Offer is complimentary, non-transferable and cannot be sold. Party size limits apply: For Members with a reservation at a Disney Resort hotel, party size is limited to the Member and up to the number of guests listed on their Disney Resort hotel reservation. For Members without a reservation at a Disney Resort hotel, party size is limited to the Member and up to 5 guests.

Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a participating parent or guardian. It is requested that Members cancel at least 48 hours in advance. Event may be canceled at the discretion of Disney Vacation Club due to inclement weather and Guests will be notified via resort communication.

Reservations to the DVC Moonlight Magic at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park can be made online by visiting the Disney Vacation Club website.

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Enter Wheel of Fortune’s Grand Adventure Sweepstakes and Win a FREE Walt Disney World Vacation!

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March 31, 2017

Enter “Wheel of Fortune’s” Grand Adventure Sweepstakes here for a chance to treat yourself to a complimentary Walt Disney World Vacation!

The winner of the Grand Adventure Sweepstakes will receive:

Airfare
Five night stay at a Disney Resort
Four-day Magic Your Way Tickets with Park Hopper
$500 Disney Gift Card
VIP tour guide
And much, much more!

The contest consists of five separate daily sweepstakes and an overall sweepstakes. Entries for a given daily sweepstakes must be received between 3:00 pm PT that day and 2:59:59 pm PT the following day. The first daily sweepstakes begins 3:00 pm PT on 4/3/2017 and ends 2:53:59 pm PT on 4/4/2017. Entries for the last daily sweepstakes and the overall sweepstakes must be received by 2:59:59 pm PT on 4/8/17.Click here to see the official rules.

Let us know if you plan on entering and make sure to tune into to watch “Disney Grand Adventures Week” on “Wheel of Fortune” April 3rd to April 7th, 2017. Good luck!

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March: Best Food Finds in Disney Parks

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March 31, 2017

March is almost over, and we have lots of Walt Disney World and Disneyland dining news and yummy new menu items to share. And as usual Disney doesn’t disappoint. First, as we previously shared, Raglan Road in Disney Springs has been named one of the Open Table’s Top 100 Hot-Spot Restaurants for 2017. The award reflects the combined opinions of more than 10 million restaurant reviews for more than 25,000 restaurants. And good news for monorail fans, Additional dates have been added for the Highway In the Sky Dine-Around. Reservations are now open through June 30, and can be made by visiting DisneyWorld.com/dining or by calling 407-WDW-DINE.

The World Showcase of Flavors food truck in Disney Springs is offering up several new sandwiches . Including a Chicken Cemita Sandwich, Chilean Steak Sandwich, Meatball Pomodoro Sandwich and Pork Belly Ham and Cheese Sandwich. Food trucks can be found in Exposition Park at Disney Springs, hours may vary.

Also located in Disney Springs, B.B. Wolf’s has added two new menu items. The Big Bad Dog is a spicy hot dog with a chili-garlic sauce, onion jam, and a cucumber-tomato relish and the Greek Dog, an all-beef hot dog topped with fresh Tzatziki sauce, shaved gyro meat, cucumber-tomato relish before being finished with spring mix and Feta cheese.

Over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, new menu items are now available at Eight Spoon Café and Smiling Crocodile. At Eight Spoon Café, look for three varieties of baked mac and cheese including one topped with pulled pork and one topped with shrimp and sweet chili sauce. Smiling Crocodile features three open-faced sandwiches — turkey, salmon or Pimento cheese with thick-cut smoked bacon, lettuce and tomato and ciabatta.

Starting your morning at Hollywood Studios? Check out the new breakfast menu at Min & Bill’s Dockside Diner. Look for breakfast burritos, cinnamon rolls, bagels and coffee. Breakfast is served seasonally and on days when Extra Magic Hours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

At Disney’s Beach Club Resort, Cape May Cafe is now serving pancakes in addition to other delicious breakfast fare. Guests young and old can join in the fun with a new special song and dance with Minnie Mouse and pals, which takes place daily during Breakfast! Easter Brunch reservations are still available, so hurry up and reserve your table.

Now off to Disneyland, let’s start with the addition of this tasty skewer to Bengal Barbecue’s menu. The new specialty skewer, features grilled pork belly served on a “boat” of Iceberg lettuce, topped with Hoisin sauce, picked carrots, daikon, and cilantro.

Dark Chocolate Raspberry gourmet candy will return to Disneyland Resort beginning April 1! The delicious gourmet apple is dipped in dark chocolate before being smothered in mini chocolate chips, white chocolate chips and raspberry-flavored white chocolate. Find this sweet treat at Candy Palace on Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland park; Trolley Treats in Disney California Adventure park; and Marceline’s Confectionery in the Downtown Disney District from March 1 to 31. Plus, new specialty funnel cake is available now through June 16 at Hungry Bear Restaurant in Disneyland Park. Topped with blueberry compote, drizzled with lemon glaze and finished with whipped cream and powdered sugar.

Some of these items will definitely be on my radar next time I head to the parks. Anyone else plan their Disney vacations around where and what they are going to eat? I know we do! Forget about fast passes, we are all about Dining reservations.

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