World-schooling, edventuring, life-learning, whatever you call it, traveling is a fantastic way to introduce your children to other cultures and enhance their education. A Disney cruise can be a wonderful tool in that endeavor.
Children will be engaged while dining on tapas in Spain with the locals, indulging in croissants while learning the language in France, and discovering local traditions and pizza making in Italy. There are so many opportunities for you to help shape the way your kids appreciate other parts of the world.
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The Universe of Energy pavilion has been educating EPCOT guests about the creation and use of various energy resources since the park’s opening in 1982. There have been many rumors floating around about this pavilion changing attractions, but it looks like there might be some truth to it now.
WFTV9 is reporting that The Walt Disney Company has filed a permit application with the South Florida water management district. Disney is seeking approval to fill in the canal and pave part of the forest directly behind the attraction on the eastern edge of the EPCOT parking lot. The 1.2 million square-foot project area in the plans maps does include the attraction within its boundaries.
It can be assumed that Walt Disney Imagineering is behind this project as one of their emails was included in the application documents. The drainage design documents that were filed state that the purpose of this project is “to provide a more-contiguous area for possible future changes to parking capacity and back of house areas.” The plans do not mention any demolition to the existing structures.
Rumors have been circulating since last year that the Universe of Energy pavilion would be seeing a new Guardians of the Galaxy attraction. Disney has not responded to requests for comment. So we will still have to guess a little longer on what the Universe of Energy’s future might have in store.
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If you’ve been lucky enough to spend some time at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Hawa’i, then you know that a huge part of making you feel those holiday vibes is the fantastic music that can be found throughout the resort. Nowhere is this more apparent that at Aunty’s Beach House, Aulani’s on-site Children’s Activity Center. Here you’ll hear many of your favorite Disney theme songs, re-done with a playful Hawaiian twist.
As a matter of fact, this collection of island tunes has become so popular that Disney has decided to officially release this 13 song collection dubbed “Mele from Aunty’s Beach House, Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa.” The perfect desert island disk, the collection is available on iTunes and other streaming applications or for those staying on-site you can find the CD in the Aulani gift shop. The collection features favorites like Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride from Lilo and Stitch or “Ke Noi Aku I Kahi Hōkū” which translates into “When you Wish Upon a Star.”
The album was the result of a collaboration between, Walt Disney Imagineering and Kenneth Makuakane as well as Hawaiian language experts who worked on the translations. The album features local musicians and singers. It was also nominated for two Nā Hōkū Hanohano which honor the achievements of excellence in the Hawaiian recordings.
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The Disney Fantasy Cruise Ship was scheduled to arrive back in port early this morning from her first sailing since being in dry dock for magical enhancements. However, that arrival has been delayed to 11 am due to mechanical problems that seems to have completed stopped the vessel for two hours over night. Some passengers reported this morning that only one propeller on this ship is working. Since the ship will have to clear customs first, an 11 am arrival into Port Canaveral means that passengers most likely will not even be able to start disembarking until 12:30 pm. Guests aboard the ship are now frantic trying to arrange for changes to their flights home due to the delay.
Passengers aboard the Fantasy for it’s first sailing out of dry dock have also reported issues with the air conditioning and problems with the toilet system. It was also reported that the ship had to make an unexpected stop in Freeport, Bahamas on it’s second night for a medial emergency.
Disney Cruise Line has not yet released an official statement on this delay. Passengers who are expected to board the Fantasy today for their cruise should contact Disney Cruise Line directly for an updated status of their sailing time.
Let us know if you are currently aboard the Fantasy or if you plan to board for today’s sailing.
The Disney Magic will be traveling to Norway this summer inviting guests to visit the land of the Vikings. Sail round-trip from Copenhagen on this 7-night voyage and experience the magnificent fjords, charming seaside villages, and rich history. This one-of-a-kind vacation proves a trip to Europe isn’t just fun for adults.
Take a look at this video and see what makes a Norwegian fjords cruise with Disney unforgettable.
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Mega star Lin-Manuel Miranda (Broadway’s “Hamilton,” Disney’s “Moana”) has joined the voice cast of the new “DuckTales” series debuting this summer on Disney XD. A lifelong “DuckTales” aficionado, Miranda will provide the voice of fan-favorite character Gizmoduck, a Duckburg hero whose true identity is Fenton Crackshell-Cabrera, a brilliant young intern working for Scrooge McDuck’s personal mad scientist, Gyro Gearloose.
The series, produced by Disney Television Animation, has already been picked up for a second season ahead of its highly anticipated premiere.
Miranda will recur alongside the talented voice cast which includes David Tennant as Scrooge McDuck; Danny Pudi, Ben Schwartz and Bobby Moynihan as the voices of Huey, Dewey and Louie, respectively; Kate Micucci as Webby Vanderquack; Beck Bennett as Launchpad McQuack and Toks Olagundoye as Mrs. Beakley.
Based on the Emmy Award-winning series treasured by a generation of viewers, the new family comedy-adventure series will once again take viewers along as Scrooge McDuck, his curious and mischief-making grandnephews Huey, Dewey and Louie, the temperamental Donald Duck and their trusty team, Webby Vanderquack, Launchpad McQuack and Mrs. Beakley, embark on high-flying adventures around the world.
A fun, new activity for young Marvel fans is now being offered by Disney Cruise Line. Here’s a first look at the brand-new Marvel Super Hero Academy taking place in Disney’s Oceaneer Club aboard the Disney Fantasy.
Doctor Strange shows children the ways of the mystic arts and how to open portals to different locales around the Marvel Universe. Children use their new formed skills to battle with the ruler of the Dark Dimension himself, Dormammu.
Young cruise guests get a first-hand lesson from the mighty Thor to learn what it takes to become a true hero. Children build and decorate their own hammers, similar to Thor’s own Mjolnir and learn how to use them to battle evil forces.
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On July 17 guests will begin being “welcomed home” to the newest Disney Vacation Club Resort, Copper Creek Villas & Cabins. The latest addition to Disney’s Wilderness Lodge will offer a variety of accommodation types all themed to the Pacific Northwest. This rustically elegant resort uses regional materials to display its Transcontinental Railroad ties and Walt Disney’s love of trains.
Mitch Miorelli, a Walt Disney Imagineer, gives us a walk-through of the resort and explains its design inspirations in this video.
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The Disney PhotoPass Studio at Disney Springs Marketplace (close to Ghiradelli Chocolate Shop and the Marketplace Stage) offers a creative and unique way to show off your Disney style. A PhotoPass photographer is on hand to capture great memories using several fun virtual backgrounds. Take a look below at some of the options you can choose from.
Are you ready for the upcoming Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales”? This background from the Pirates of Caribbean attraction is sure to get you in the mood.
Life is the bubbles with a virtual background inspired by Disney’s “The Little Mermaid”.
All you need is Heihei the rooster with this “Moana”-inspired background.
You can choose from multiple virtual backgrounds of classic icons from Disney Parks such as Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom Park.
Finally, for an out-of-this-world photo choose from different Star Wars-inspired scenes for your galactic background.
There are more magical backgrounds to choose from at the Disney PhotoPass Studio and reservations are not needed.
All photos taken can be linked to your My Disney Experience account and downloaded when Memory Maker has been added to your vacation. Photos can also be purchased individually at MyDisneyPhotoPass.com.
The Disney PhotoPass Studio is free to all guests, but like any Photo Pass photos they are either free with purchase of a Memory Maker service or can be purchased separately.
This would be a great way to commemorate a family vacation! Which background sounds like fun to you?
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***UPDATE 05/25/17*** A new video has been added to the end of this article with our interview with Sara from Disney Marketing who discusses the attraction vehicles in more depth.
One week to go until Pandora – The World of Avatar opens! As excited as we are to experience this new land dreamed up by James Cameron and the Disney Imagineers, we are starting to hear some concerning reports from guests during the preview. It appears that there are some body and physical requirements that guests need to be aware of for both Flight of Passage and Na’vi River Journey.
Larger Body Types
One of these reports is concerning the new attraction Flight of Passage’s ride vehicle. Several guests have stated that they were not able to meet the restrictions to ride due to their body type. The ride vehicle is a “link chair” and looks similar to the middle part of a motorcycle with a seat you will straddle. There are restraints that secure your back and legs and will need to “lock” in place before the ride can begin. Many guests are reporting no issues but some have been turned away because of the seat not being able to fully engage. Currently there is no modified seating option for larger guests who may need a little extra room.
Here is the Flight of Passage boarding instruction video taken by Theme Park Review. It gives a good visual on what to expect with the ride vehicle.
Unlike other attractions at Walt Disney World, there is no test seat for guests to try out before entering the attraction’s queue. Disney did make a statement that there are plans to have one installed so guests can check to see if they fit. Until then there might be some disappointed people who wait through the line only to be turned away.
Guests with Disabilities
Inside the world of Pandora, guests utilizing wheelchairs while at the theme park will need to be able move from the wheelchair to a seat in the ride vehicle. This might be an issue with Flight of Passage as it has a seat that you must straddle your legs across.
The Na’vi River Journey, a slow moving boat ride, does have tiered transfer benches available for guests with disabilities to help them descend from their wheelchairs. Many are questioning Disney’s decision on not creating one or two boats that could accommodate wheelchairs, like those used for the Jungle Cruise.
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All aboard! The Disneyland Railroad is finally leaving the station! After over a year of construction for the upcoming Star Wars Land, both Rivers of America and Dinseyland Railroad attractions will be returning to Disneyland Park this summer. Visitors will see that new features have been added to enhance the park’s beauty and functionality.
This artist’s rendering, from Walt Disney Imagineering, shows The Rivers of America now has an elevated trestle for the Disneyland Railroad to travel across. Guests will also enjoy its beautiful waterfront on the new north bank. A new Columbia Gorge section has also been added to The Rivers of America with thundering waterfalls cascading down. Guests aboard the Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes, the Sailing Ship Columbia, and the Mark Twain Riverboat will all have excellent views of these new features.
Another wonderful vantage point will be aboard the Disneyland Railroad. Traveling across the new trestle will provide breathtaking views of the new waterfalls. Park guests will notice that the Disneyland Railroad is now making all left turns as it travels around the Disneyland Park.
Visitors will also notice that the Indian Village has changed locations. The village now has a more prominently featured Shaman, who is shown telling the story of how the Indian chief learned from a hummingbird how to make a flute.
Are you looking forward to seeing these changes? After waiting over a year, it will be nice to have these attractions back up and running again for guests to enjoy.
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PHOTO: An animation drawing from 'The Mail Pilot' from Walt Disney Studios, 1933 created with graphite and colored pencil on paper, matted and framed. Estimate: $1,000-1,500. (Walt Disney Studios )
PHOTO: An animation drawing from ‘The Mail Pilot’ from Walt Disney Studios, 1933 created with graphite and colored pencil on paper, matted and framed. Estimate: $1,000-1,500. (Walt Disney Studios )
Pull out your wallets! Disney fans will be excited to hear that a large collection of original art from Walt Disney Studios will soon be available for purchase at public auction. The movie memorabilia auction titled “An Important Animation Art Collection, The Property of a Gentleman” will be presented in New York City on June 5 by Bonhams Fine Art Auctioneers and Turner Classic Movies.
A celluloid of Geppetto, Figaro and Pinocchio from ‘Pinocchio,’ 1940. Made with gouache on trimmed celluloid, applied to its matching watercolor background and annotated, along with someone’s initials, matted and framed. Estimate: $20,000-25,000. (Walt Disney Studios )
The auction will include over 290 original Disney memorabilia pieces amassed by a single private collector. The collection includes drawings, storyboards, posters, concept art and celluloids. It took over 25 years to collect these pieces. Acquired from other auctions and dealers, this memorabilia represents over 60 years of Disney animation.
PHOTO: A celluloid of the Queen from ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,’ Walt Disney Studios, 1937. Made with gouache on trimmed celluloid, applied to a Courvoisier watercolor paper background, matted and framed. Estimate: $10,000-15,000. (Walt Disney Studios )
The artwork includes beloved characters like Cinderella, Pinocchio, Bambi, and Mickey Mouse. Some of these pieces are extremely valuable. For example, a celluloid of Snow White has been estimated to be worth between $25,000 and $30,000.
PHOTO: An animation drawing of Maleficent from ‘Sleeping Beauty,’ Walt Disney Studios, 1959. Made with graphite on paper, matted and framed. Estimate: $500-700. (Walt Disney Studios )
A Bonhams representative told ABC News that the collection was being released as the previous owner wanted to share Disney’s work with the next generation. The collection will be on preview at Bonhams Los Angeles from May 19-21 and then at Bonhams New York from June 2 -5.
Here is Good Morning America’s video displaying many of the pieces up for auction:
Will you be placing a bid on one of these timeless pieces of art? It might be hard to decide which one to take home!
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