WiFi is currently available for guests staying at one Disneyland’s three onsite properties. However beginning on April 24th, visitors to the parks may be alerted that testing is taking place. Guests from this date forward, may find the new WiFi network on their device and should be able to join after accepting Disney’s standard Terms and Conditions.
Guests should note that during the testing period, access may be sporadic.
These changes are an initial step in launching Disneyland’s new MaxPass program which will rely on WiFi technology. As we reported back in early January. Disneyland will begin offering a separate paid FastPass/PhotoPass option for an introductory rate of $10/day. This new MaxPass allows guests to use the Disneyland App to view and download all of their PhotoPass photos as well as choose FastPass times for both The Matterhorn Bobsleds in Disneyland Park and Toy Story Midway Mania in Disney California Adventure.
This technology upgrade will make a welcome change for Disney visitors who have had to rely on cellular networks while at the parks.
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If your dream has always been to make your home at “home,” you are in lucky! Walt Disney World has announced that they will be hiring 1,000 people for full and part-time positions this Spring.
In the news release issued by Disney, the positions that they are looking to fill will be at all four of the Walt Disney World theme parks, two water parks, the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Disney Springs, and at over 20 of the Disney Resorts. Openings will be for workers in food and beverage service, bus drivers, lifeguards, and parking attendants.
Is it your dream to work at Disney World? Are you going to apply? Let us know!
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We’ve found so many adorable Disney phone accessories lately, and this Stitch USB Phone Cable with LED lights might just be the cutest yet! It is only for Apple devices, but maybe we’ll see an Android one someday!
Not only is it an adorable Disney themed accessory, but it lights up with LED lights when charging or syncing data. This is such a cool and stylish way to charge your iPhone, iPad, or iPod! I bet it one of these Disney Charger Wraps would complete it perfectly! I bet no one will be confused with which charger is which now.
I absolutely love this! Would you use one of these fun Stitch USB Phone Cables to charge your phone?
Back again for another year is runDisney’s Virtual Running Shorts Series! Registration opened starting today, April 11th, which also happens to be National Pet Day. In celebration of this special day, runDisney has announced that this year’s series will feature Mickey’s favorite pet, Pluto.
If you have ever wanted to participate in a runDisney event and have never been able to make it “home”, these runs are for you! You can participate in them wherever you may be: around your city, on the treadmill, or in your favorite dog park with your best four-legged friend! From beginners to professional marathon runners, these runs are for everyone!
There will be a total of three individual race windows throughout the summer with each race offering a commemorative finisher medal featuring Pluto. If you complete all three races within the completion time frame, you will also receive a Virtual Running Shorts Series Finisher Medal PLUS a Coolcore towel to chill out with. As an added bonus, if you register prior to April 30th, you will receive some treats for your four-legged friend including a commemorative dog tag and a collapsible bowl.
Information on Virtual Runs for Virtual Running Shorts Series including pictures of the medals you can earn:
Virtual Running Shorts 5k-June
Dates June 1st to June 30th, 2017
Medal features Pluto’s collar and dog tag on a yellow lanyard
Virtual Running Shorts 5k-July
Dates July 1st to July 31st, 2017
Medal features Pluto’s dog bed and dog bone on a purple lanyard
Virtual Running Shorts 5k- August
Dates August 1st to August 31st, 2017
Medal features Pluto’s dog house on a green lanyard
If you complete every 5k in the allotted time frames, you will receive the Virtual Running Shorts Finisher Medal that combines all of the fun Pluto-themed elements from the individual medals.
This runDisney series benefits the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando who is celebrating their 80th anniversary of rescuing pets in Central Florida!
Each individual race is $40 or you can do the whole series and receive the fourth medal for $142.
For additional information and how to register, click here.
I know I am ready to put my running shoes on to receive each of these awesome Pluto-themed medals! What about you?
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Disney fans and members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club will enjoy more benefits than ever before at D23 Expo: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. There are new and returning opportunities for D23 Gold and Charter Members, including priority seating at the Expo’s premiere events, as well as other benefits for Disney fans of all ages during the event, July 14–16 at the Anaheim Convention Center. These special offers from D23 include:
D23 Fan Lounge: The D23 Fan Lounge, which will be located in the heart of the show floor, will feature décor inspired by one of Walt Disney’s first animated characters, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, who celebrates his 90th anniversary this year. The lounge will include photo opportunities, complimentary charging stations, and the chance to learn more about D23, Disney’s official fan club. Open to all guests at the event, the lounge is located directly in front of Center Stage, which will host events, musical performances, and special appearances all weekend.
D23 Gold Member Benefits: Guests who are Gold or Gold Family Members will enjoy the following benefits at this year’s D23 Expo:
Priority seating for presentations in Hall D23 and the D23 Expo Arena
A complimentary Expo-exclusive print
Special offers and discounts from Disney partners including Havaianas, Ozobot, Steiff, and Thomas Kinkade.
D23 Charter Member Lounge: Once again, D23 Charter Members (who joined in 2009 and have maintained their Gold Membership status) will have access to a private lounge off the show floor, where they can relax and purchase food and beverages.
Offers are subject to change. There are a limited number of priority seats available in Hall D23 and the D23 Expo Arena. Additional details are available at D23expo.com.
Tickets for D23 Expo 2017 are available for $81 for one-day adult admission and $59 for children 3–9. Membersof D23: The Official Disney Fan Club can purchase tickets for $72 for a one-day adult admission and $53 for children 3–9. Multi-day tickets are also available. For more information on tickets and D23 Expo 2017, visit D23expo.com.
The Resort is currently under construction, but is scheduled to open July 17th.
You can get a sneak peek on how it’s coming along in this video!
If you’ve been dreaming of becoming a Disney Vacation Club Member today is a great day to join the DVC Family! General sales for Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, the newest Disney Vacation Club Resort, are now open (not offered in all states).
Copper Creek Villas & Cabins is inspired by the legendary mining and railroad history of the Pacific Northwest, Copper Creek Villas & Cabins will offer rustically elegant accommodations, including Deluxe Studios, one- and two-bedroom Villas, and even three-bedroom Grand Villas, which sleep up to 12.
The new Resort will also include 26 all-new luxurious waterfront cabins that sleep up to eight and feature two bedrooms, two baths and large dining and living room spaces (not to mention a hot tub)!
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort has completed a $5 million renovation of its 329,000 square feet of meeting space, refreshing every meeting room at both the Swan and Dolphin resorts. The renovation included new technology and updating the carpeting and paint the meeting spaces.
The meeting space refresh is part of the resort’s multi-phase, multi-year $140 million redesign project. The project also includes the transformation of all 2,267 guest rooms at the resort and the lobby in the Dolphin resort. In 2015, the Swan guest rooms were completed, and the Dolphin Resort guest rooms and lobby are scheduled for completion in fall of 2017. The new lobby will be a sleek contemporary space featuring new dining and beverage options including a bar and lounge.
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is a nationally respected and recognized leader in the convention hotel arena. Ideally located in the heart of Walt Disney World Resort. Guests of Walt Disney Swan and Dolphin enjoy the benefit of Extra Magic Hours, Fast Pass, and complimentary transportation throughout the Walt Disney World Resort.
What do you think of the new updated look at The Swan and Dolphin?
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Walt Disney World is celebrating the 35th Night of Joy this year with some big names in Christian music. This year’s events will feature performances by Amy Grant, Steven Curtis Chapman, MercyMe, and Kirk Franklin.
You can catch all your Christian music favorites on September 8 and 9 at ESPN Wide World of Sport Complex. Award-winning artist Matthew West will serve as the host for the 2017 Night of Joy.
The 2017 lineup includes:
Friday, September 8
TobyMac
MercyMe
Natalie Grant
Danny Gokey
Matt Maher
Colton Dixon
Rend Collective
Zach Williams
Saturday, September 9
Amy Grant
Steve Curtis Chapman
Kirk Franklin
Jordan Feliz
Dave Crowder
Jeremy Camp
Tye Tribbett
Disney’s Night of Joy requires a separate ticket for admission. Check back soon for performance times and ticket prices. Tickets are expected to go on sale in early June.
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Star Wars: Force For Change in collaboration with Omaze will launch the Star Wars “Past, Present and Future” fundraising campaign to benefit UNICEF and Starlight Children’s Foundation. The campaign is themed around the timeless appeal of Star Wars, with experiences inspired by the saga’s past, present, and future. Lucky winners will receive prizes, like the chance to appear in the upcoming Han Solo movie, tickets to the world premiere of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, or, an overnight stay at the fabled Skywalker Ranch.
Over the course of four weeks between April 11th and May 11th, 2017, fans may enter at Omaze.com/StarWars for a chance to win these once-in-a-lifetime Star Wars experiences, with each week bringing a new prize to be awarded to a randomly-selected winner. Additionally, at the end of the campaign, one randomly-selected grand prize winner will be awarded all three amazing experiences.
Starlight Children’s Foundation is joining Star Wars: Force for Change as the initiative’s newest charity beneficiary in 2017. Through a $1 million grant, Star Wars: Force for Change supports the foundation’s core programs which are designed to bring comfort and joy and comfort to hospitalized kids through Starlight’s network of more than 700 children’s hospitals, clinics, camps and other partners across the US. Star Wars: Force for Change and fan donations through this campaign will also provide new Starlight programs, like fun, comfortable Star Wars-themed Starlight Brave Gowns, to tens of thousands of hospitalized children across the country.
Since 2014, Star Wars: Force for Change and UNICEF have joined together to help improve the lives of children around the world. With the support of Star Wars fans, the collaboration has raised more than $9 million to help the world’s most vulnerable children. To date, Star Wars: Force for Change has helped UNICEF save the lives of over 30,000 children suffering from severe acute malnutrition through the distribution of over 4 million packets of Ready to Use Therapeutic Food Packets (RUTF) around the world.
“In a year that we celebrate 40 years of the Star Wars saga, I continue to be inspired by the incredible generosity and charitable efforts of our fans,” said Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy. “We are so proud of their tireless dedication to positively impact the lives of children and others around the world, and hope this year’s Force For Change campaign will offer a few of those wonderful fans an experience they will never forget.”
Star Wars “Past, Present, and Future” Winner Experiences:
Past – Stay at Skywalker Inn, tour of the archives & the Ranch, and a screening of Star Wars: A New Hope
Present – Join the cast and attend the Star Wars: The Last Jedi premiere and exclusive after party
Future – Visit the set, meet the directors and have the chance to appear in the untitled Han Solo movie
Grand Prize – One winner will receive the Past, Present AND Future prizes!
Fans are encouraged to follow the campaign at Omaze.com/StarWars for exclusive updates each week.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Void where prohibited. Promotion begins 12:01 AM Pacific Time (PT) on April 11, 2017 and ends at 11:59 PM PT on May 11, 2017. Must be at least eighteen (18) years old and a resident of an eligible domicile to enter and win prizes. Residents of of Belgium, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Malta, North Korea, Singapore, Sudan, Syria, or Thailand are not eligible to enter. Sweepstakes consists of four (4) prize drawings; odds of winning a prize depend on number of entries received for each drawing. For free entry: (i) send postcard to Sponsor at P.O. Box 866, 9942 Culver Blvd, Culver City, California 90232 and write the following statement: “I have read and agree to the Star Wars: Force For Change Official Rules” and send by applicable mail date; or (ii) visit www.omaze.com/starwars. Prizes that include being filmed in a movie scene do not guarantee that such footage will be included in the final movie. Travel and accommodations are at Sponsor’s discretion and subject to availability and change. Winner and guest may be required to pass a background screening or security check to receive a prize and/or reward. Visa conditions may apply. All taxes are winner’s responsibility.
Rewards are separate from sweepstakes prizes. Some rewards are limited in quantity. Not sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook®. Residents of certain territories may be required to successfully complete a trivia question to qualify. For full sweepstakes entry requirements, methods & entry periods, prize details, list of rewards and all limitations & restrictions, see Official rules at www.omaze.com/starwars. Sole Sponsor: Omaze, Inc., P.O. Box 866, 9942 Culver Blvd, Culver City, California 90232.
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Good news for Passholders heading to Tiffins at Disney’s Animal Kingdom park. Now until September 30th Passholders can take advantage of a 20% Passholder Dining Discount. Guests dining at Tiffins celebrate exotic flavors from far off places. Enjoy one of three elegant dining rooms honoring the spirit of Africa, Asia and some of the world’s most exotic animals.
Lavish artwork inspired by actual notes and field sketches of the Imagineers who created Disney’s Animal Kingdom park can be found throughout the restaurant. Tiffins is perfect for explorers looking for something new. Tiffins is open for lunch and dinner daily at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Have you had a chance to explore the exotic flavors at Tiffins? What is your favorite item on the menu?
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When I plan a long day at the parks, I love to have a backpack so I can be prepared for the whole day. This Personalized Disney Sling Backpack by TommyRoseLane on Etsy looks like a fantastic choice!
I think that it’s fantastic that it’s a sling backpack, because I find those to be so comfy for park going. They are perfect for holding your water bottle, snacks, phone, keys, books, lanyards, you name it! The loops on top hold pens, that makes it easy to grab for getting autographs quick and easy.
They personalize the bags to your liking. It comes in four different colors; red, black, white and blue! You also have the option of a Mickey or Minnie within the castle, as the option to add a monogram. They castle with Minnie is a shimmering glitter, and the castle with Mickey is a shiny silver. My other favorite part is, they are less than $12.00 a piece, that’s incredible!
The big week for “Star Wars” fans is finally here! Star Wars Celebration is happening this weekend in Orlando, and there are sure to be some big announcements coming out of the official event, with dozens of panels spilling details on upcoming “Star Wars” movies, books, comics, toys, and video games.
Today ABC’s morning news program “Good Morning America” teased a big announcement of its own coming tomorrow with Luke Skywalker and Rey (Mark Hamill and Daisy Ridley) on hand for whatever reveal the show has up its sleeve.
Any guesses as to what this “big announcement” might be? Tune in to “Good Morning America” tomorrow morning on ABC to find out for sure.
Star Wars Celebration takes place Thursday, April 13th through Sunday, April 16th at Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center. Be sure to visit the event’s official website for more information and advance ticket sales
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