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Get a FREE BEER on the 4th of July in Disney Springs

Get a FREE BEER on the 4th of July in Disney Springs

What’s better than a cold beer on the 4th of July? A FREE cold beer on the 4th of July!

Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs is giving away FREE BEER for July 4th! Yup, that’s right – when you dine at Morimoto Asia on Independence Day, you will receive a complimentary beer. (Limited one per person. Must be 21 or older. Minimum $25 spend)

Who’s ready to celebrate the 4th of July at Disney Springs?

 

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Could Zootopia Land Be Coming to Animal Kingdom?

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Zootopia Land

Animal Kingdom’s newest expansions Pandora: The World of Avatar is a little over a month old and already the rumor mill is swirling that another fabulous Animal Kingdom addition may be on its way.

Trusted Disney insider Jim Hill  has suggested that future plans for the further development of the theme park may include a home for Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde and friends with the introduction of  a Zootopia Land.

So how would this new land be squeezed into an already massive park? The suggestion is that Rafiki’s Planet Watch would be re-purposed drawing larger crowds to this often overlooked area of the theme park.  This area of Animal Kingdom is currently only accessible via railroad which would be perfectly in keeping with Zootopia’s storyline where Judy arrives to the bustling animal metropolis in the same way.

If the rumors do prove to be true Zootopia would join the ranks of other exciting expansions happening at Walt Disney World in the years to come which includes Star Wars  and Toy Story themed areas at Disney’s Hollywood Studios as well as a projected expansion and re-imagining of key areas at Disney’s Epcot theme park.

As of now it remains just a rumor but with D23 just around the corner, it will be interesting to see if Disney executives can shed any light on this possible new development.

What do you think about a new Zootopia land becoming part of Animal Kingdom? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

Could Zootopia Land Be Coming to Animal Kingdom?

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Candlelight Processional Details and Dining Packages Have Been Announced

Candlelight Processional Details and Dining Packages Have Been Announced

Disney has just announced that the Candlelight Processional will be returning again this year to EPCOT‘s World Showcase. The first narrators have also been released including the always popular Neil Patrick Harris! Guests will hear the stirring story of Christmas—as told by a celebrity narrator, and accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra and mass choir.

Each night, a celebrity narrator tells the biblical tale of a savior born to a virgin in Bethlehem. All the while, gorgeous choral pieces are woven into the production as an orchestra and choir provide an inspirational backdrop with songs of hope and joy.

Dates, Times and Location

  • November 24 to December 30, 2017
  • 5:00 PM, 6:45 PM and 8:15 PM
  • America Gardens Theater

Please note: you do not need a special event ticket to attend the Candlelight Processional. However, you can enjoy guaranteed seating when you purchase a Candlelight Dining Package. Guests who have not reserved a Candlelight Dining Package will be seated at the Candlelight Processional on a first-come, first-served basis.

Here are the list of narrators that we know so far:

Celebrity Narrators in 2017

  • TBD – November 24 to 26, 2017
  • TBD – November 27 to 28, 2017
  • TBD – November 29 to 30, 2017
  • TBD – December 1 to 3, 2017
  • Pat Sajak – December 4 to 5, 2017
  • TBD – December 6 to 8, 2017
  • TBD – December 9 to 11, 2017
  • TBD – December 12 to 14, 2017
  • Trace Adkins – December 15 to 17, 2017
  • Neil Patrick Harris – December 18 to 21, 2017
  • CCH Pounder – December 22 to 24, 2017
  • Jaci Velasquez – December 25 to 27, 2017
  • TBD – December 28 to 30, 2017

Please note: celebrity narrators, dates and other entertainment are subject to change without notice. Epcot admission is required.

Candlelight Dining Package

When you reserve a Candlelight Dining Package, you’ll be able to indulge in a leisurely holiday meal with your friends and family—and have peace of mind that a guaranteed priority seat is waiting for you at this highly sought-after Christmastime event.

Candlelight Dining Packages are available for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and include a 3-course meal or full buffet (depending on the location). Simply choose your restaurant, relish in a sumptuous feast and then take your seat—as you absorb all the sights and sounds of this joy-filled family tradition!

Candlelight Processional dining packages include appetizer, entrée, dessert and non-alcoholic beverage at select full-service restaurants (or 1 full buffet where applicable). All dining packages include guaranteed preferred seating for the Candlelight Processional. Dining Packages do not include park admission—separate park admission is required.
Prices Below Are Displayed By Lunch Adult – Lunch Child (3-9) – Dinner Adult – Dinner Child (3-9)

Akershus Royal Banquet Hall*
Norway Pavilion
$70.00 $42.00 $70.00 $42.00
Biergarten Restaurant
Germany Pavilion
$44.00 $25.00 $51.00 $29.00
Chefs de France
France Pavilion
$65.99 $17.99 $75.99 $22.99
Coral Reef Restaurant
The Living Seas
$66.00 $22.00 $66.00 $22.00
The Garden Grill*
The Land Pavilion
$57.00 $36.00 $57.00 $36.00
La Hacienda de San Angel
Mexico Pavilion
N/A N/A $80.00 $17.50
Nine Dragons Restaurant
China Pavilion
$50.00 $16.99 $58.00 $18.50
Restaurant Marrakesh
Morocco Pavilion
$50.00 $21.00 $58.00 $21.00
Rose & Crown Dining Room
United Kingdom Pavilion
$57.00 $21.00 $57.00 $21.00
San Angel Inn Restaurante
Mexico Pavilion
$60.00 $15.50 $74.00 $17.50
Spice Road Table
Morocco Pavilion
$50.00 $21.00 $58.00 $21.00
Teppan Edo
Japan Pavilion
$62.00 $16.99 $74.00 $20.75
Tokyo Dining
Japan Pavilion
$62.00 $16.99 $74.00 $20.75
Trattoria al Forno*
Disney’s BoardWalk
N/A N/A $60.00 $21.00
Tutto Italia Ristorante
Italy Pavilion
$64.00 $22.00 $70.00 $25.00
Via Napoli
Italy Pavilion
$54.00 $20.00 $57.00 $24.00

Dining Locations that offer Breakfast options:

  • Akershus Royal Banquet Hall Breakfast: $60.00 for adults; $36.00 for children
  • Garden Grill Breakfast: $43.00 for adults; $27.00 for children
  • Trattoria al Forno Bon Voyage Adventure Breakfast: $47.00 for adults; $28.00 for children

Make Reservations
To reserve your Candlelight Dining Packages, please call (407) WDW-DINE or contact your travel agent.

Details

  • This experience requires 2 Table Service Entitlements for Magic Your Way Dining and Magic Your Way Deluxe Dining Packages.
  • Tax and gratuity are not included in the prices shown here.
  • Valid Epcot admission is required and is not included.
  • Guests will receive Candlelight Seating badges at the restaurant after their meal. The badge will be for the specific date and show time they have reserved.

Will you be attending the Candlelight Processional this year at EPCOT? Who are you most excited to see?

Candlelight Processional Details and Dining Packages Have Been Announced

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New Pirates Being Added to “Pirates of the Caribbean” Attaction at Disneyland Paris This July

New Pirates Being Added to "Pirates of the Caribbean" Attaction at Disneyland Paris This July

“Pirates of the Caribbean” fans at Disneyland Paris have something to look forward to this summer! The classic Disney attraction has been closed for refurbishment and will include some new faces when it reopens July 24th.

 

New Pirates Being Added to "Pirates of the Caribbean" Attaction at Disneyland Paris This July

The blockbuster “Pirates of the Caribbean” films provided the inspiration for Disney’s Imagineering team to come up with new twists and turns and to introduce new characters and magic to this park favorite.

Captain Barbossa, from the blockbuster films, will appear in the attraction for the first time, joining a skeletal crew in a scene unique to Disneyland Paris. Also, ghostly visages of Davy Jones and Blackbeard will warn that “dead men DO tell tales!”

Throughout the attraction there will be enhanced Audio-Animatronics figures, costumes, special effects, lighting and sound, including some of the now-classic musical themes from the films. Of course, the classic “A Pirates Life for Me!” song will continue to underscore the attraction.

New Pirates Being Added to "Pirates of the Caribbean" Attaction at Disneyland Paris This July

You’ll even discover that a familiar character is playing a new role joining the pirates ranks and helping the local townspeople “unload” their valuables at the Mercado auction. In the U.S., this famous redhead will appear in a similar scene at the Magic Kingdom Park and Disneyland park in 2018 following a previously scheduled refurbishment.

Disneyland Paris guests will also discover some changes to the Blue Lagoon Restaurant, re-opening as Captain Jack’s. It seems that Captain Jack won the restaurant in a wager and is now welcoming pirates of all ages to relax over a drink and hot meal. The interior of the restaurant has been re-themed and the establishment has been staffed with a fun-loving band of pirates. The newest pirate additions hit the high seas on July 24 in Adventureland at Disneyland Paris.

 

Are you looking forward to seeing the updated “Pirates of the Caribbean” attaction at Disneyland?

 

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Give Your Favorite Pup a Little Magic with Disney Pet ID Tags

Disney Pet ID Tags

Who says Disney has to be just for people? Our furbabies deserve a little Disney magic in their lives too! These Disney Pet ID Tags from EliteFan on Etsy are the perfect compliment to a Disney collar!

Give Your Favorite Pup a Little Magic with Disney Pet ID Tags

These gorgeous Disney pet tags are waterproof, sun-resistant and firm. They are made from a lightweight materiel and won’t slow down your pet. The tags are brilliantly decorated on 1 side with your favorite Disney character with brushed silver on the back. They are personalized with your pet’s name and your phone number in, you guessed it, Disney font! There are DOZENS to choose from, so there’s sure to be a character you love! Make sure to check out some of my favorites below, I’m especially fond of the Pluto one, since he’s the original Disney puppy pal!

Give Your Favorite Pup a Little Magic with Disney Pet ID Tags

Which one of these adorable Disney Pet ID Tags would you love for your pet pal?

Preview Marvel’s Inhumans in IMAX theaters September 1st

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With the success and popularity of the Marvel movies the Marvel franchise has expanded in recent years, releasing multiple Marvel Cinematic Universe television series based on various Marvel comics. The latest series set to debut is Marvel’s Inhumans, named for the superhuman race from the Marvel comics. The series will focus on Black Bolt and other members of the Inhuman Royal Family.

The full Marvel’s Inhumans series is set to premiere on September 29th on television’s ABC, with an early preview in IMAX theaters on September 1st. Check out the official trailer below:

Inhumans will be the third Marvel series to be released on the ABC network following:

  • Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013-)
  • Marvel’s Agent Carter(2015-2016)

Netflix has released multiple Marvel series featuring characters from the comics like:

  • Marvel’s Daredevil (2015-)
  • Marvel’s Jessica Jones (2015-)
  • Marvel’s Luke Cage (2016-)
  • Marvel’s Iron Fist (2017)

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has two crossover miniseries scheduled to release on Netflix in 2017:

  • Marvel’s The Defenders -August 18, 2017
  • Marvel’s The Punisher -2017

They will also be expanding to television’s Freeform in 2018 with Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger series.

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Preview Marvel's Inhumans in IMAX theaters September 1st

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Disney to Replace Wench Auction on Pirates of the Caribbean Attractions Stateside and in Paris

Disney to Replace Wench Auction on Pirates of the Caribbean Attractions Stateside and in Paris

Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean is about to change with times by giving the infamous Wench Auction scene the cut.   In an article posted this week on Disney Parks Blog it was announced that Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland Paris, which is currently closed for refurbishment until July 24th will re-open with a few noticeable changes.  Chef among them is the fact that the auction scene will feature characters selling items such as chickens, guns and paintings rather than women.  The redhead will remain in a slightly new role which allows Imagineering to keep the line “We want the red head!” as a tip of the hat to the original scene.

Here’s an artist’s rendering of what the new scene may look like.

Pirates of the Caribbean

Other notable changes to the Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland Paris include the addition of Captain Barbossa as well as ghostly appearances by Davy Jones and Blackbeard.  The ride will also showcase new Audio-Animatronic figures, costumes, special effects, lights and sound.

Similar refurbishments are expected to take place at Disneyland and Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in 2018.

What do you think about Disney cutting the original Wench Auction scene? Leave us your feedback in the comments below.

Disney to Replace Wench Auction on Pirates of the Caribbean Attractions Stateside and in Paris

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Turnstile Area Being Upgraded at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex

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According to a piece running today at Orlando Theme Park News, work is being carried out on a new main entrance at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.

The project includes new concrete sidewalks being poured,  fencing being erected near the secondary box office, a new paint job to the front facade of Champion Stadium and a new turnstile area. The majority of the construction work is expected to be carried out after hours to minimize the impact on visitors.

Until completion of the project, guests can continue to use the current park entry turnstiles though visitors may be re-routed to avoid construction zones.

There’s no news yet on when the project is expected to be completed.

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Turnstile Area Being Upgraded at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex

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Win A Trip to See The Chew’s Return to the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival!

Win A Trip to See The Chew's Return to the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival!

“The Chew” will return for the third year to the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. The crew of ABC’s popular daytime show will tape five festival shows on October 4 – 6. The taped shows will air October 9 – 13.

The show will once again this year be filmed in front of a live audience and feature on-stage cooking and stories of the Award-winning show hosts’ Disney adventures plus segments from across Walt Disney World Resort.

“It’s magical to see our Epcot stage light up as the show’s celebrated hosts cook, dish and entertain each live audience of festival guests,” says Epcot Vice President Melissa Valiquette.

Win A Trip to See The Chew's Return to the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival!

One lucky winner can win a vacation for four to see a taping of “The Chew” at Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Today also kicks off “The Chew’s” Magical Culinary Adventure Sweepstakes presented by Hidden Valley Ranch. To enter the sweepstakes, visit TheChew.com, and for updates about how to obtain show taping tickets, tune into “The Chew” on ABC and watch Disney Parks Blog for updates.

Creative cuisine inspired by “The Chew” also will be featured at “Earth Eats Marketplace, Inspired by The Chew.” Three dishes at the marketplace include Grilled Beef Skewer with Romaine, Apricots and Feta Cheese; Ricotta and Zucchini Ravioli with Rustic Tomato Sauce and Peanut Butter and White Chocolate Mousse with Caramel Drizzle.

And at the Festival Center, guests can watch screenings of “The Chew” show highlights, cooking and entertaining tips.

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Fourth of July Fireworks Will Be Live Streamed from Magic Kingdom

Fourth of July Fireworks Will Be Live Streamed from Magic Kingdom

Wish you could see the spectacular Fourth of July fireworks at Magic Kingdom? You are in luck! We are thrilled to learn that Walt Disney World will once again live stream one of the grandest fireworks displays of the year – “Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky.”

#DisneyParksLIVE  stream of the park’s special “Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky” fireworks will be held July 4 at 8:55 p.m. ET with fireworks starting at 9:00 p.m. ET.

To watch the live stream, visit the Disney Parks Blog on July 4 for the live stream feed.

Fourth of July Fireworks Will Be Live Streamed from Magic Kingdom

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Light Up Your Summer With Disney Solar Garden Lanterns

Disney Solar Garden Lanterns

One of my favorite parts about summer is getting to enjoy the warm evenings outdoors with family and friends. I love having a peaceful place to relax out doors that reflects who I am. Of course that means lots of mini cacti & succulent plants, and you guessed it, Disney! I’m always looking to update my Disney decorations, and I’m loving the sleek look of these Disney Solar Garden LanternsLight Up Your Summer With Disney Solar Garden Lanterns!

Design International Group created these Disney garden lanterns that are perfect for either outdoor or indoor use. These Disney Lanterns bring a soft magical glow to any outdoor garden, porch or evening event. You can get the lantern in Mickey, Minnie, or Tinkerbell! Tinkerbell is always a must for my garden. These are solar powered, so no worrying about batteries or finding a plug!

Mickey Mouse Solar Garden LanternLight Up Your Summer With Disney Solar Garden Lanterns

Light Up Your Summer With Disney Solar Garden Lanterns

Minnie Mouse Solar Garden LanternLight Up Your Summer With Disney Solar Garden Lanterns

Light Up Your Summer With Disney Solar Garden Lanterns

Tinkerbell Solar Garden LanternLight Up Your Summer With Disney Solar Garden Lanterns

Light Up Your Summer With Disney Solar Garden Lanterns

Would you light up the night with these Disney Solar Garden LanternsLight Up Your Summer With Disney Solar Garden Lanterns?

BREAKING NEWS: Future of Illuminations and Spaceship Earth in Question with Siemens Announcing End of Partnership

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Siemens Corporation, who is the official corporate sponsor of Disney Parks and more specifically Spaceship Earth and Illuminations at Epcot has just announced they will not be renewing their contract with Disney. Siemens has been a sponsor of Disney Parks for the past ten years.

Across the globe, Siemens also sponsors it’s a small world at Disneyland in California. Sylvania, who’s parent company is Siemens, used to sponsor the Osborne Family Light Show at Hollywood Studios and also their technology was used to construct the popular Radiator Springs Racers attraction at California Adventure in Disneyland among others.

The questions now is, “What will happen with Spaceship Earth and Illuminations?” As we recently reported, we were thinking that Siemens would renew their contract and give Spaceship Earth a much needed refurbishment. Now, with this news coming out it’s unsure what will happen with this iconic attraction. Interestingly enough, this will be the first time Spaceship Earth does not have a corporate sponsor.

With all the changes to Epcot we are anticipating to be announced at next month’s D23 Expo in Disneyland, we were also under the impression that Illuminations would be replaced by a new nighttime show. That looks very likely now with today’s news.

Update June 30th 9:15am

It will be interesting to see how this plays out. Stay here for the latest.

Source: @lielder3 on Twitter, tweets have been removed as the account is now private. 

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BREAKING NEWS: Future of Illuminations and Spaceship Earth in Question with Siemens Announcing End of Partnership

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