In honor of May the Fourth be With You, I have found some super cute Star Wars Socks today! After all themed socks are a fun way to express your style and show off your favorite characters all at once.
The Force is strong with this 5-pack of Star Wars themed character socks. You can embrace the Light Side or Dark Side each day with R2-D2, C-3PO, Chewbacca, a Stormtrooper or Darth Vader. Although these socks won’t help you finish the Kessel Run in 12 parsecs, but you’ll still look as epic as the Millennium Falcon while wearing them. These would also be great for runDisney Star Wars race costumes! So get ready and take on the galaxy wearing these cozy and fun socks!
Is the Force strong with your clothing and accessories?
It looks like tomorrow is the day! Tickets for both events go on sale May 5th, so mark your calendars and be sure to grab your tickets before they sell out!
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will take place on the following dates:
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is currently scheduled to take place on the following dates in 2016:
November 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 18, 27 and 29
December 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15, 16, 18 and 22
Pricing information has not been released so far. As soon as we get that information we will post it below.
Will you be attending either of these fantastic parties?
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For guests who can’t get enough of our favorite Mouse Pal and his best Gal, you’ll be excited to know that there will be a new Meet and Greet at Hollywood studios that will include Mickey and Minnie, called Mickey and Minnie Starring in Red Carpet Dreams, debuting May 8th.
First, you will get a chance to meet and pose for photos with a very Hollywood-style Minnie. She’s dressed in her glitzy evening gown, and ready for a night out on the town in glamorous Hollywood.
Once you say your goodbyes to Minnie, you continue through to meet Mickey, dressed in his Sorcerer’s Apprentice outfit, straight out of a scene from Fantastia.
Which Character are you most excited for the chance to meet?
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Olaf is now available for meet and greets at Celebrity Spotlight in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Beginning today, he will be available daily at the new location across from Star Tours in Echo Lake. Be sure to grab a Times Guide upon entering the park. The line is currently stand by only with no Fastpass+ option.
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Disney is dubbing this summer the “Awaken Summer” campaign, and they have just announced that there really are plenty of things “awakening” at the Walt Disney World Resort this summer!! While the biggest and most exciting additions and changes are at Animal Kingdom this summer, there are also many other new and exciting things happening at all the other parks as well. Here is a breakdown of the new and exciting experiences and attractions for this summer at Walt Disney World:
Animal Kingdom
Expedition Everest thrills adventurers as it lurches forward and backward through the icy peaks of the Himalayas. At night, the majestic mountain challenges trekkers to an evening ride revealing breathtaking views of Disney’s Animal Kingdom canopied by starlight. (Chloe Rice, photographer)
Guests can enjoy a plethora of new experiences at Disney’s Animal Kingdom starting Memorial Day Weekend. The Tree of Life will begin its nighttime awakenings after the sun goes down. The park will also host two new parties, Harambe Wildlife Parti and Discovery Island Carnivale, as well as the new “The Jungle Book: Alive with Magic” water show, which will bring the tale of Baloo and Mowgli to Discovery River each night.
Also beginning Memorial Day Weekend, guests will be able to enjoy many of the park’s existing attractions in the evening hours for the very first time. Kilimanjaro Safaris will be open for guests to get a glimpse of the savanna’s animal occupants as the sun goes down, and of course guests can rediscover favorites like Expedition Everest and Primeval Whirl in the dark. The park hours have already been extended, which means FastPass+ plans can be made now in the MyDisneyExperience App.
Two new F&B locations, Tiffins restaurant and Nomad Lounge, will also open their doors on Memorial Day Weekend. (Reservations and dining packages haven’t been released yet, but as soon as they are we’ll post an update).
Blizzard Beach Water Park
Guests can also cool off in a whole new way at Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park this Memorial Day Weekend, with the start of the Frozen Games. In this experience, Olaf and Kristoff will host daily winter-themed activities for guests of all ages, including Snowball Toss, Ski Pole Limbo and more. All activities are complimentary, but guests must sign up at the park entrance to participate.
Magic Kingdom
Starting in June, Magic Kingdom Park will debut a brand-new stage show called “Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire” this June. In the show, Mickey and his band of Merry Makers are preparing to host a joyous festival and invite friends like Tiana, Naveen and Louis (from “Princess and the Frog”); Rapunzel and Flynn (from “Tangled”); and Olaf, Anna and Elsa (from “Frozen”); along for some fun.
Hollywood Studios
In June, Disney’s Hollywood Studios will make theme park history when it launches the most elaborate nighttime spectacular the park has ever seen with the new “Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular” fireworks show. This new nightly show will combine fireworks and pyrotechnics with video projections that will turn the surrounding buildings into familiar Star Wars destinations. The show will end with a tower of fire and spotlight beams that create massive lightsabers in the sky.
Epcot
And of course, Epcot will debut three exciting additions in June. Soarin’ Around the World, a new version of the popular attraction located in The Land pavilion, will take guests on a journey to far-flung lands, over some of the world’s most unique natural landscapes and man-made wonders. And the Norway pavilion will open Frozen Ever After, the first attraction inspired by the film “Frozen” that will transport guests on an icy adventure through the Kingdom of Arendelle. Guests can also stop at the nearby Royal Sommerhus to see the sisters themselves.
Which one of these new experiences are you most excited for this summer?
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In order to keep their rides running smoothly and safely, Disneyland often needs to close rides in order to performmaintenance on them, or even to give them a new look. As much as we don’t like it when our favorite rides aren’t running, it’s necessary to keep all the guests safe while on the rides. That being said, here is a list of rides and attractions at the Disneyland Resort undergoing refurbishments during May 2016.
Disneyland
Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes– Jan 11- TBD
Disneyland Railroad– Jan 11- TBD
Disneyland Railroad– Mickey’s Toontown- Jan 11- TBD
Disneyland Railroad– New Orleans Square- Jan 11- TBD
Disneyland Railroad– Tomorrowland- Jan 11- TBD
Fantasmic!– Jan 11- TBD
Jungle Cruise– Jan 11- May 5, 2016
Mark Twain Riverboat– Jan 11- TBD
Pirate’s Lair on Tom Sawyer Island– Jan 11- TBD
Sailing Ship Columbia– Jan 11- TBD
Disneyland Monorail– Apr 11- May 19, 2016
Matterhorn Bobsleds– May 2-6, 2016
Blue Bayou Restaurant– May 9-13, 2016
Pirates of the Caribbean– May 9-15, 2016
Tarzan’s Treehouse– May 16-TBD
Disney California Adventure
Silly Symphony Swings– Apr 11- TBD
Grizzly River Run– Apr 18-May 17, 2016
Carthay Circle 1901 Lounge– May 9-12, 2016
Carthay Circle Lounge– May 9-12, 2016
Carthay Circle Restaurant– May 9-12, 2016
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The formerly named Fulton’s Crab House will undergo an extensive refurbishment and reopen as Paddlefish this fall. The restaurant will offer a brand new seafood-centric dining experience and be open for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch.
Paddlefish will serve fresh seafood, steaks and chops, a catch of the day, and composed seafood entrees such as lobster risotto with poached Maine lobster, saffron and Meyer lemon oil and redfish with coconut milk, crab broth, tomato, peppers and ginger. (No worries, fan favorites including Florida stone crab, Alaskan King and Queen crab, and lobster corn dogs will be back.) A fun new addition is lobster guacamole made tableside with Maine Lobster, chilies, cilantro, lime and tortilla chips. And there’s a “build-your-own boil” so you can pick your own ingredients and seasonings.
The sleek and modern design of Paddlefish includes a new rooftop lounge, open until 2 a.m., with spectacular views of Disney Springs and the water. The lounge will have a separate menu of eclectic dishes perfect for sharing.
Stay tuned for more details.
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Last summer, the use of selfie sticks were banned at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts for safety reasons. The ban came about when a rider of the California Screamin’ roller coaster at Disney California Adventure pulled out a selfie stick while on the coaster, causing concerns that this could pose a safety risk if the self stick were to break or hit something mid-ride.
Well, it looks like one guest didn’t get the memo–on Monday night around 5:30pm a rider pulled out a selfie stick (even though they aren’t allowed in the park at all) while on California Screamin’.
The ride was stopped once the stick was pulled out, which is the safety protocol for an attraction if ever one is pulled out. All of the guests were evacuated off of the attraction about 20 minutes later, and the roller coaster remained closed for a few hours.
The following is a list of attractions, resorts and restaurants in Walt Disney World that will be undergoing refurbishment or rehab during the month of May 2016:
Magic Kingdom
Monorail – modified service and/or routes. Read more here.
Restrooms next to City Hall – Until late June, 2016
Animal Kingdom Villas Jambo House: soft goods refurbishment until May 20, 2016
Beach Club Villas: soft goods & bath refurbishment until August 17, 2016
Boardwalk Inn: exterior repair and painting until May 5, 2016
Flying Fish Restaurant: now through summer 2016
Boardwalk Villas: guest villa renovations until May 1, 2016
Caribbean Beach Resort: Jamaica Village Pool – through summer 2016 and Trinidad South Pool – May 2 – June 2, 2016
Saratoga Springs Treehouse Villas: soft goods rehab until June 22, 2016
Port Orlean’s Resort – Riverside: Routine roof maintenance – through summer 2016
Wilderness Lodge & Villas: general resort refurbishments through 2017. Hidden Springs leisure pool and Teton Boat & Bike Rental.
Cub’s Den (children’s activity center): Unavailable through 2017
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It seems as though Disneyland is about to renovate and update the way it handles FastPasses at Disneyland Resort. Currently the FastPass system uses paper ticket-style passes that are distributed from a machine, where you need to scan your park ticket at a specific ticketing location for each ride. You can only get one ticket at a time, until a certain amount of time has passed, and then you can choose another one, one at a time. It appears that even though we don’t have a start date for the changes, change is coming.
It appears the changes that will happen will simply be that the paper tickets won’t be required/handed out anymore. The system will work the same way as it does now, you just won’t get a physical ticket for your FastPass. This will not be a FastPass+ upgrade like at WDW, where you can pick and manage more than one FastPass at a time through the app, nor will you be able to choose your FastPass choices ahead of time either. Your choices will only be able to be made the day of. There will also not be any magic bands used in this new upgrade. It isn’t clear whether the FastPasses will be linked to an app on smartphones, or of it will be attached to the barcode on the actual park tickets, but the FastPass choices will be made in the app, on the website, or at kiosks that will be placed through the park (similar to the Walt Disney World system).
What do you think of this new paperless system?
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Disney XD celebrates Star Wars Day with a “Star Wars”-themed marathon that includes Force-favorite episodes from “Star Wars Rebels,” “LEGO Star Wars: The New Yoda Chronicles” and “LEGO Star Wars: Droid Tales” onWEDNESDAY, MAY 4 from 6:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. EDT.
Additionally, all five “LEGO Star Wars: The Resistance Rises” shorts will air throughout the day. The animated short-form series features popular heroes and villains from “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” including Kylo Ren, Han Solo, Finn, Rey, BB-8, Poe, Maz Kanata and more in fun-filled stories.
Enjoy half-price savings on a child’s ticket for La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil at Disney Springs for shows May 31 – July 23, 2016. Purchase must also include an adult ticket. Category 4 seats start as low as $24 for a child ticket.
Escape to a wondrous world of make-believe during this stunning show, featuring more than 65 artists representing 15 countries. Plus, this is a great opportunity to experience brand new acts including daring aerial bamboo artists and high-energy break dancers.
Catch a glimpse of La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil in this video!
Real-life partners Alexander and Exaterina Abramov come to La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil as masters of a craft perfected by only a handful of artists around the world – Aerial Bamboo. The act requires extreme trust as for most of the performance, Exaterina is held only by Alexander – his arms, his feet and even his teeth – as he himself hangs by his feet or arms high above the stage. This mesmerizing act will leave your Clients breathless!
And, for the first time in the history of Cirque du Soleil, La Nouba has dedicated an entire act to the high-energy dance B-Boying, commonly referred to as breakdancing. This new act brings together three accomplished B-Boy dancers from around the world with the choreography, design, music and costumes of Cirque du Soleil, to offer guests an experience like never before.
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