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Sandtastic Weekends at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin

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The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin will host two Sandtastic Weekends this summer on August 26 – 28 and September 2 – 4 beginning at noon each day. Watch as world-class sculptors from “Team Sandtastic” create an intricate sand-sculpted art display.

Activities for all ages include:

  • Master Sand Sculpture Demonstrations
  • Sand Sculpting Classes
  • Speed Sand Demonstrations
  • DJ Dance in the Sand Party
  • Cinema on the Sand

Outdoor food trucks will offer traditional favorites such as hamburgers and hot dogs, along with frozen specialty cocktails and beer. The resort’s very own craft beer, Phins & Feathers, will also be available to purchase.

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Click here for more details on Sandtastic Weekends and be sure to contact [email protected] or visit my Facebook page here to start planning your next Disney Destination vacation. All of my planning services are FREE and can help save you both time and money! 

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Upcoming Walt Disney World Merchandise Event in July

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If you are visiting the Walt Disney World Resort in July, there are some special artist showcases and events you may enjoy. Today we have a look at the The Disney World Merchandise Event snapshot.

These events are an amazing way to meet the artists and designers behind some of our favorite character paintings, artistic designs and so much more. You can get signed pieces, and even limited edition items sometimes.

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  • July 6 – 9: Meet artist David E. Doss, who will be appearing at Art of Disney in Disney Springs Marketplace from 1 – 9 p.m., each day.
  • July 8 – 10: Artist Sydney Hanson will be on hand for a special appearance and signing of some of her newest releases, July 8 – 9 from 5 – 8 p.m. each day, and July 10 from Noon – 3 p.m. in WonderGround Gallery at Marketplace Co-Op in Disney Springs Marketplace.
  • June 29 – July 5 and July 20 – 24: Artist Greg McCullough returns to Art of Disney in Disney Springs Marketplace with special appearances and signings from 1 – 8 p.m., each day.
  • July 23: Meet Dooney & Bourke Creative Director, Ian Ray, who will be on hand for a special appearance and signing of two new spectacular collections, Love Birds and Small World, among other items from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Cherry Tree Lane at Marketplace Co-Op in Disney Springs Marketplace. (I have to admit, I really wish I could make it to this one!)

 

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Epcot: 

Renowned international artist Larry Dotson will be at Epcot each day at the following locations from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.,  and you can add some of his latest pieces to your collection.

  • June 30 – July 4 – Art of Disney, Epcot
  • July 8 – 10 – Puffin’s Roost, Norway Pavilion
  • July 21 – 24 – Art of Disney, Epcot
  • July 28 – 31 – Art of Disney, Epcot

 

Walt Disney World Merchandise

  • July 7 – 8: Meet Kit Heath representative Mary Finnegan from 2- 7 p.m. and learn more about the beautiful, classic and contemporary British Jewelry Designer and the stunning sterling silver jewelry designs available at The Queen’s Table in the United Kingdom Pavilion at World Showcase.
  • July 12 – 15: Fragrance designer Geir Ness will be on hand for special appearances as he showcases the latest from his Laila fragrance and beauty collection. Meet Geir from Noon – 6 p.m., each day, at Puffin’s Roost in the Norway Pavilion.
  • July 13 – 16: As you travel around World Showcase, be sure to make a quick stop at La Signature in the France Pavilion where you’ll find the latest releases in fragrances and cosmetics from Guerlain.

Reminder: Tickets to this year’s Disney Pin Celebration 2016 Pixar Party Event taking place August 26 – 27, are still available but are going fast. Don’t miss out! Learn more.

Which Walt Disney World Merchandise event are you must excited to attend?

ABC Announces Fall Premiere Dates for 2016-17 Season

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With many ABC shows having just wrapped up their 2015-16 season, the fall premiere dates have now been announced! There will be many returning favorites to ABC’s 2016-2017 line-up, such as “Dancing with the Stars”, “Once Upon a Time“, and “Shark Tank” to name a few. There will also be five new shows:

  1. “Designated Survivor” : A drama series starring Kiefer Sutherland
  2. “Notorious” : A series inspired by the true-life series stories of criminal defense attorney Mark Geragos and cable news producer Wendy Walker.
  3. “Conviction” : Starring “Marvel’s Agent Carter” Hayley Atwell
  4. “Speechless” : A comedy starring Minnie Driver
  5. “American Housewife”: A comedy starring Katy Mixon, from “Mike and Molly”

You can check out the schedule of the ABC series’ premieres below, all times listed in ET:

Monday, September 12

8:00-10:00 p.m.                      “Dancing with the Stars” (This will be the series’ 23rd season)

 

Sunday, September 18

7:00-8:00 p.m.                         “68th Emmy Awards Arrival Pre-Show” (live from Los Angeles)

8:00-11:00 p.m.                       “68th Emmy Awards” (live from Los Angeles)

 

Tuesday, September 20

8:00-10:00 p.m.                      “Dancing with the Stars Results Show”

10:00-11:00 p.m.                       “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” (Season 4 premiere)

 

Wednesday, September 21

8:00-8:30 p.m.                         “The Goldbergs” (Season 4 premiere)

8:30-9:00 p.m.                         “Speechless” (Series premiere)

9:00-9:30 p.m.                         “Modern Family” (Season 8 premiere)

9:30-10:00 p.m.                      “black-ish” (Season 3 premiere)

10:00-11:00 p.m.                     “Designated Survivor” (Series premiere)

 

Thursday, September 22

8:00-9:00 p.m.                         “Grey’s Anatomy” (Season 13 premiere)

9:00-10:00 p.m.                       “Notorious” (Series premiere)

10:00-11:00 p.m.                     “How to Get Away with Murder” (Season 3 premiere)

 

Friday, September 23

8:00-8:30 p.m.                         “Last Man Standing” (Season 6 premiere)

8:30-9:00 p.m.                         “Dr. Ken” (Season 2 premiere)

9:00-10:00 p.m.                       “Shark Tank” (Season 8 premiere)

 

Sunday, September 25

8:00-9:00 p.m.                         “Once Upon A Time” (Season 6 premiere)

9:00-10:00 p.m.                       “Secrets and Lies” (Season 2 premiere)

10:00-11:00 p.m.                     “Quantico” (Season 2 premiere)

 

Sunday, October 2

7:00-8:00 p.m.                         “America’s Funniest Home Videos” (Season 27 premiere)

 

Monday, October 3

10:00-11:00 p.m.                     “Conviction” (Series premiere)

 

Tuesday, October 11

8:00-8:30 p.m.                        “The Middle” (Season 8 premiere)

8:30-9:00 p.m.                        “American Housewife” (Series premiere)

9:00-9:30 p.m.                        “Fresh Off the Boat” (Season 3 premiere)

9:30-10:00 p.m.                      “The Real O’Neals” (Season 2 premiere)

 

 

‘Frozen Ever After’ among others, added to Epcot Extra Magic Hours

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For those of you who love the perk of being able to take advantage of Extra Magic Hours when staying at a Disney Parks resort, you’ll be excited to hear that some of Disney’s newest attractions have been added to the EMH lineup!

We hear from Inside the Magic that the following attractions have been added to Extra Magic Hours, which can be either extra time before the park opens or after it closes that only guests of Disney’s Resort Hotels can enjoy:

FUTURE WORLD

  • The Seas with Nemo & Friends
  • Turtle Talk with Crush (beginning at 8:40 a.m.)
  • SeaBase (aquarium area)

WORLD SHOWCASE

  • Frozen Ever After
  • Royal Sommerhus

 

We sure are excited for the chance to get onto some of these rides/attractions during Extra Magic Hours! Which one would you ride first?

 

If you’d like to plan a vacation to Walt Disney World to experience the new Frozen-themed attractions in Norway at Epcot, but don’t know where to begin, then contact me today for more information, and to take advantage of my FREE Disney Vacation planning services. I specialize in Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani resort in Hawaii, as well as Adventures by Disney. Email me at [email protected] for a free quote, or you can find me on my Facebook page here.

Disney Find- Unique Monorail Mouse Ears

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Monorail Mouse Ears

One of my favorite things to do while at the Disney Parks Resorts is to wear mouse ears! It can be hard to be unique with your ears though. The HappilyEverHatter on Etsy has fixed that problem for us.

They have all kinds of amazing well crafted ears that I’ve never seen before! While checking out the cute Hats and Bands one thing that stood out are the illusion ears! They are lightweight ears with a “cutout” design featuring popular rides, characters and buildings! The monorail ears are for sure topping the list as my favorite and can even be customized to have any stripe and matching bow color you want!

Check out some of my top picks below:

I’m having a tough time choosing between the Anger, Harry Potter and Monorail Mouse Ears, all 3 are so incredibly unique! Which one of these unique designs is your favorite?

Top 10 Amusement Parks in the U.S. according to Trip Advisor

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For the second year in a row Universal Studios’s Island of Adventure won top spot in Trip Advisor’s Travelers’ Choice awards for Amusement Parks and Water Parks. The winners were chosen by the quantity and quality of reviews and ratings for parks worldwide over the period of 12 months.

If, you take a look at the list of top ten you will notice most of the theme parks are located in Florida, this is no surprise, we agree the best theme parks are located in the sunny state! Here are the top ten:

  1. Universal’s Islands of Adventure, Orlando
  2. Discovery Cove, Orlando
  3. Magic Kingdom, Orlando
  4. Universal Studios Florida, Orlando
  5. Universal Studios Hollywood, Los Angeles
  6. Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Orlando
  7. Disneyland, Anaheim
  8. Disney California Adventure Park
  9. SeaWorld Orlando, Orlando
  10. Disney’s Animal Kingdom

In the water park competition it is no surprise Disney came in first and second place with Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon first and Disney’s Blizzard Beach in second.

Here is the list of the top ten water parks:

  1. Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, Orlando
  2. Disney’s Blizzard Beach, Orlando
  3. Aquatica, Orlando
  4. Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari, Indiana
  5. Noah’s Ark, Wisconsin
  6. Morey’s Piers and Beachfront, New Jersey
  7. Water Country USA, Virginia
  8. Kahuna Laguna, New Hampshire
  9. Splash Lagoon Indoor Water Park Resort, Pennsylvania
  10. Dollywood’s Splash Country Water Adventure Park, Tennessee

How do these list compare to your own? Which of these parks are your favorite? Comment below! 

A Midnight Soirée at the Tower of Terror for D23 Members

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D23 Members have the opportunity drop by Hollywood Studios for an after-hours Midnight Soirée at the Tower of Terror, behind-the-scenes experience, followed by a private midnight soirée with themed food, beverages, and entertainment recalling the legendary night in 1939.

Check in will be begin at 10:30 p.m. and transportation will begin at 11 p.m. Transportation to Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be provided from a Walt Disney World Resort location; details to come.

Available to Gold and Gold Family Members
You will be required to show a photo ID. Members will be required to show their D23 Membership Card.

This intimate D23 Behind-the-Scenes experience is somewhat unique and calls for a different kind of introduction. We invite you—if you dare—to join us on October 5 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where youare the star. Because this event travels directly to…The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror.

Your evening will begin at the Hollywood Tower Hotel, which was once a beacon amid the glitz and glitter of a bustling, young movie town. There, you’ll discover the details and secrets that surround you during an after-hours, behind-the-scenes discussion of the legendary park attraction.

Then, when the clock strikes 12, it’s time to delight in a private midnight soirée at the historic hotel. Enjoy themed food, beverages, and entertainment recalling the legendary night in 1939, when five unlucky passengers first stepped through the door of an elevator and into a nightmare.

This Behind-the-Scenes Experience wouldn’t be complete without an exclusive photo opportunity inside the Hollywood Tower Hotel with a special guest directly from the Twilight Zone!

Tickets on sale time changed to Monday, July 11, 2016, 12 p.m. PT.

For more information click here

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This is event is available to D23 Gold and Gold Family Members. Members may reserve a ticket for themselves and one (1) guest. Transportation to Disney’s Hollywood Studios from a Walt Disney World Resort location will be provided; details to come. D23 Members will be required to provide their membership number when reserving tickets. Tickets may be picked up only with a valid photo ID AND D23 MEMBERSHIP CARD. D23 Members who do not bring their membership card may not be admitted to the event. Ticketed members who do not attend the event forfeit their place as well as all experiences, benefits, and gifts associated with the event. All D23 Special Events are subject to change without notice. There are no cancellations or refunds, and tickets are not transferable. PLEASE BE ADVISED: Filming, photography, and other recording will take place at Walt Disney World Resort during the event you will be attending. By entering the premises, you irrevocably consent to and authorize The Walt Disney Company, its affiliates, successors, and assigns (collectively “Producer”), to photograph you, make sound recordings of you, and use such photographs and recordings throughout the world, for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity, including, but not limited to, television broadcasts and home entertainment products, including, but not limited to, home video and DVD. All such photographs and sound recordings will be the sole property of Producer.

The Twilight Zone® is a registered trademark of CBS, Inc. and used with permission pursuant to a license with CBS, Inc.

Stay Dry This Summer with a Mickey Mouse Rain Poncho

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Although Florida may be very hot in the summer time, it can also be very rainy too. Heck, it rains while it is still sunny! Being prepared with something like this Mickey Mouse Rain PonchoStay Dry This Summer with a Mickey Mouse Rain Poncho, is great to keep in your bag just in case.

Keep yourself dry in the rain with this Mickey Mouse Poncho. Plus you can let everyone know how much you love Mickey….RAIN OR SHINE! It’s great for the Disney Parks, at outdoor shopping malls, or any other outdoor time when you wouldn’t fancy a shower. It is lightweight and compact enough for any purse or bag you have with you.

Best of all, you can get one for under $8.00 on Amazon!

Do you like to be prepared rain or shine when you go to Disney?

Movie & DVD Review – Adventures in Babysitting

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Tonight’s premiere of “Adventures in Babysitting” marks a huge milestone in Disney Channel history: the airing of their 100th original movie. In the film, “Girl Meets World” star Sabrina Carpenter plays preppy and responsible Jenny Parker, who is competing for the same photography internship as rough-around-the-edges Lola Perez, played by “Descendants“‘s Sofia Carson. The two girls accidentally switch phones, in which Lola takes advantage of a babysitting opportunity that was meant to be offered to Jenny. Lola’s babysitting mishaps result in Jenny trying to get them and the children they are responsible for all out of trouble during one crazy night in the city.

I’m a fan of the 1986 “Adventures in Babysitting” which this movie was inspired by, so I was curious to see what this modern-day re-telling would be like. They are similar in that the children are trying to avoid dangerous and crazy situations in the city, and are trying to get home before their parents find out they’re gone. The new film is different in its main focus being on two babysitters who are trying to work together despite being so different, and often times butting heads.

I actually enjoyed that it was different from the original, in my opinion if they were too similar there wouldn’t be a need to make another. This film had enough of the same tone and feel as the original to make it nostalgic, but it still felt fresh, new, and like a seperate story to be told. The whole movie actually felt very reminiscent of the Disney Channel Original movies I love most, of the 1990’s. It had, in my opinion, the same feel of older original movies such as “Halloweentown”, “Zenon”, and “Quints.”

Since it did seem more like a 1990’s Disney Channel Original movie, I think adults who grew up with those movies or enjoyed the original “Adventures in Babysitting” will like watching this film for nostalgia. The movie seems like the perfect family film, since it will speak to audiences familiar with 80’s and 90’s culture, but because of its modern Disney stars and modern takes on plot points it will definitely appeal to kids as well.

The film is light-hearted and goofy pure fun, but has a good story behind it that will speak to both younger kids and teens.

Adventures in Babysitting” will come to DVD June 28th. If you’re kids enjoy films like “Beverly Hills Chihuahua”, or “American Girl” movies, I think this movie would be one they would like to watch over and over again at home. The DVD is also perfect for kids since it has “Adventures in Outtakes” bloopers. They were very slapstick, and I think young audiences will also really enjoy seeing stars like Carson and Carpenter in this funny, behind-the-scenes setting.

New Haunted Mansion Children’s Book Coming to Disney Parks

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A new Haunted MansionNew Haunted Mansion Children's Book Coming to Disney Parks Children’s Book is heading to Disney Parks this summer. This book is part of a new series from Disney Publishing called “Disney Parks Presents.”

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The Haunted Mansion is not only a personal favorite of mine, but a pop culture phenomena. Disney Addicts from around the world have fallen in love with the classic attraction.  On the inside cover of this book, readers will even find a CD containing a uniquely created 5-minute and 32-second musical tour through the attraction. The track includes the beloved classic “Grim Grinning Ghosts” song, that is synonymous with the ride. The iconic dong by Buddy Baker and Xavier Atencio is what inspired the book.

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Illustrations for the 32 page book were created by James Gilleard, an artist from London, England. Eric said the art department loved his “retro, cool vibe” that complemented the overall silly and spooky tone of the book. If you check out some of the above images, you will even see the Hatbox Ghost!

Future “Disney Parks Presents” books will feature attractions such as Pirates of the Caribbean and the world famous Jungle Cruise, each with its own unique art style. I wonder if we could see a Space Mountain Book in the future, I think that would be out of this world!

You can look for “Disney Parks Presents: The Haunted Mansion” in select merchandise locations this summer at Disney Parks or at other favorite retailers nationwide. If you can’t wait you can also pre-order it on Amazon now!

UNIQLO Opens in Disney Springs on July 15th

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The first UNIQLO store in the Southeast region of the United States will open its doors on July 15th in Disney Springs. The brand features a full assortment of LifeWear, which is innovative, high quality clothing that is universal in design and comfort, as well as items that incorporate its Japanese heritage.  It will occupy 25,000 square feet across two stories and give families from around the world an innovative and unforgettable retail experience. The store will also feature an assortment of Disney-inspired products.

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Dooney & Bourke Release Party at Disney Springs on July 23

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Recently we’ve discussed the new Dooney & Bourke items coming to Disney Parks this summer. Today Disney Parks Blog announced a release party that will be on Saturday, July 23 for the new items. You can attend at Cherry Tree Lane inside the Marketplace Co-Op at Disney Springs.

At this release party, Disney will launch two new collections including handbags inspired by the classic Disney Parks attraction“it’s a small world.” You will find four silhouettes in this collection. They include a Shopper Tote, a Pouchette, a Wallet and a Wristlet. You’ll be sure to find a style to your liking. Even though I’ve always been #TeamHauntedMansion I must say the “It’s a Small World” bags are some of my favorite Dooneys ever released. The second collection, is called “Lovebirds,” and will include a Shopper Tote and a Letter Carrier. The “Lovebirds” collection is very classic, and traditional, Richly colored warm brown leather with heartfelt designs of Mickey & Minnie, with adorable accents.

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One of the most anticipated products, is the four limited edition retail MagicBands. These are embellished with Dooney & Bourke-inspired designs. Each MagicBand will have an edition size of 1,500. You will also get a specially designed slider with the Dooney & Bourke logo. The MagicBands will be packaged in decorative boxes.

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Guests attending will also get the opportunity to meet Ian Ray, Creative Director for Dooney & Bourke. He will be appearing at Cherry Tree Lane from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. that day.

For guests at Disneyland Resort, look for the “it’s a small world” and the “Lovebirds” collections in select merchandise locations after this event.

Guests may also find select items on the Disney Parks online store or using the Shop Disney Parks mobile app.

 

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