This new Frozen Tumbler will remind you to make your own magic everywhere you go! We found it at Animal Kingdom, but is also available online at shopDisney for $24.99.
It features a clear top section with a rubberzied lower section in a light blue color and squared edges making it more unique! It also includes a reusable straw and artwork featuring the ice castle, Olaf, snowflakes and “Make Your Own Magic” text, so cute!
You can take a closer look at it in our Instagram post:
The lineup of stores at Disney Springs is about to change. The Art of Shaving, the upscale men’s emporium in The Landing area of Disney Springs, will close in January 2024.
The Art of Shaving opened at Disney Springs in February 2015 as part of the transformation of Downtown Disney to Disney Springs. The shop stocks an array of high-end shaving and beard care supplies. The store also contains a Barber Spa section that offers the following services:
Disneyland Magic Key Holders Can Kick Off the New Year with New Popcorn Bucket and More
Disneyland annual passholders, AKA Magic Key Holders, can celebrate the New Year with new perks and special offerings! Take a look at what Magic Key Holders can enjoy to ring in the New Year.
To kick off January, Magic Key holders can enjoy a special Disney PhotoPass Magic Shot, another chance to pick up a Magic Key dance party magnet, and purchase a Magic Key popcorn bucket (with limited time $1.75 refills!)
The Magic Shot features gold, white, and black 2024 Mickey balloons. The Magic Key dance party magnet features Donald, Daisy, Huey, Dewey, and Louie with beach gear like a surfboard and snorkel. The new popcorn bucket is blue and white with a gold lid and handle. It features Sleeping Beauty Castle, fireworks, and the Magic Key logo.
Offers start January 9, 2024 for a limited time and while supplies last – check the Magic Key portal in the Disneyland app for offer details and restrictions and keep checking back to stay in the know for Extras Unlocked offerings throughout the year.
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New Beauty & the Beast Enchanted Rose Brew Debuts at Joffrey’s Coffee
A new coffee creation has debuted at Joffrey’s Coffee! The Beauty & the Beast Enchanted Rose Brew is available now for guests to purchase online and at the Disney Springs Joffrey’s location.
This new brew is medium-roasted, and has a rich, well-rounded taste with beans from Central and South America. It’s sure to give you all the fairytale feels in the morning!
If you are at Walt Disney World, head to the Joffrey’s Coffee location at The Landing in Disney Springs. Not at Disney World? You can purchase this new brew online!
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The Walt Disney World calendar now shows that Disney’s Blizzard Beach will be closed from December 28 through December 31. The water parks typically only close due to cold weather and temperatures. Blizzard Beach is open today, December 27, from 10 am to 5 pm.
Weather apps and sites are showing the temperatures from Thursday to Sunday will range from highs of 58 to 64 degrees and lows between 43 and 55 degrees. Those are pretty chilly temperatures for central Florida.
The park is scheduled to reopen on January 1, 2024. Keep an eye on the weather and the Disney World site as the park could be closed again.
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New runDisney 2024 Mickey And Friends Merch Revealed For The Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend!
The runDisney 2024 Mickey And Friends Merch preview is here! One of the largest runDisney race weekend of the season with just a few weeks to go until the 2024 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, taking place Jan. 3-7, 2024.
Celebrating Mickey Mouse and friends, participants will go the distance during the unforgettable race weekend filled with four different races, two challenges, and inspiration at every turn.
Check out this year’s event merchandise collection which showcases the race weekend artwork featuring Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy and Dopey in a variety of logo performance apparel and “I Did It!” finisher products including shirts in multiple styles and jackets.
Whether you’re taking on 3.1 or 48.6 miles, we are sure you will find something worth taking home and remember this big accomplishment!
Carry your race weekend medals in one of the varieties of themed bag styles from Lug or the Loungefly mini backpack. Or take home one of the other exciting products including matching ear headband, CORKCICLE drinkware, a weekend-themed Spirit Jersey and more.
Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend participants looking to access the first day of the runDisney Merchandise Shop can do so from the comfort of your Walt Disney World Resort Hotel or home by joining our virtual queue!
Keep in mind, the virtual queue will be the only way to access the shop on the first day of the Expo and will be implemented as needed on the following expo days. For more information on the virtual queue process, please visit here.
New Minnie Mouse Rock The Dots Collection Coming Soon!
National Polka Dot Day is coming on January 22, so get ready to treat yourself with this new Minnie Mouse Rock The Dots Collection from Loungefly coming soon! Everything looks so cute! Take a look:
The backpack feature a white dot pattern, against a black background, sides, and back. The front pocket, and characteristic 3D bow at the top, offer pops of red color with white polka dots and even a super cute drawing of Minnie Mouse freshening up her look on the front pocket! The back also features Minnie ears, we love it!
This year Loungefly is releasing a sherpa bag with an all over pattern of black and white polka dots with a little red polka dot Minnie bow on the front. It also features adjustable straps, a Minnie Mouse keychain and gold hardware.
This bag is a statement piece! Is shaped like Disney’s Minnie Mouse’s characteristic bow in red with white polka dots, Minnie Mouse artwork and black handle and an adjustable black shoulder strap with a gold chain add complementary colors and versatility.
The passport crossbody bad features a black background pops with white dots all over, including the front pocket, ears, and a Minnie Mouse bow that adds a splash of complementary colors. On the back, a vintage printed image of Minnie Mouse appears, as she kicks up her heels and celebrates. This handy passport bag, with versatile straps, is perfect for securing necessities during day trips.
WALLETS
Two matching wallets are also available in this collection, depending if you prefer a big or small one!
The ear headband in this collection is super cute with soft sherpa fabric in white with black dots and red 3D bow, with white polka dots appears between the ears. Disney’s Minnie Mouse makes a starring appearance as an embossed, printed vintage image, dancing across the bow, which is removable. The sherpa fabric extends to the band, and on the side, you’ll find the embroidered Loungefly logo.
There’s no set date when this collection will be released but considering the National Polka Dot Day on January 22, it has to be next month!
Attention Foolish Mortals: Grim Grinning Ghosts have materialized outside of the Haunted Mansion at Walt Disney World, and are now residing in a home in Fullerton, California.
Located less than 5 miles from Disneyland Resort, this 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home sleeps up to 8 guests. The home can be rented via airbnb, which highlights the home as ‘one of the most beloved homes’ on the site. For a fun twist, the home includes a wide array of Haunted Mansion replicas as well as interactive elements of illusion, sights, and sounds that you are actually staying in the Haunted Mansion!
The rental includes the entire house, as well as access to the backyard that contains a 6-person hot tub. The bedroom layout is as follows:
Master Gracey Room- 1 Cal King Bed Madame Leota Room – 1 Queen Bed Hatbox Ghost Room – 1 Queen Bed The Raven Room – 2 twin beds
From a stretching room-themed room to the Haunted Mansion wallpaper in the hallways, the details in this home are impeccable. Considering the interactive elements that add an extra spooky touch, are you brave enough to stay here?
Heading to Walt Disney World and looking for a fun and unique place to stay? This Haunted Mansion-themed home may be just what you have been looking for! Located less than 10 miles from Walt Disney World, this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom condo will provide a fun and unique twist to your next Disney vacation.
The condo, which is available on airbnb, features 3 themed bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a full kitchen, 2 balconies, and a washer and dryer in unit. 2 of the bedrooms have queen size beds, with the third containing two twin beds, allowing up to 6 guests to stay in the space.
The condo does provide access to 4 heated pools, a hot tub, playgrounds, a splash pad, outdoor grills, and free parking. The unit contains a full kitchen that will provide plenty of space to prepare meals. The Haunted Mansion touches are evident throughout the unit, from the dining room to the ‘stretching room’ themed bedroom. The Hitchhiking Ghosts are even waiting by the door, hoping to catch a ride back to Walt Disney World.
Duffy the Disney Bear Greeting Guests in Hollywood Studios
Disney sprinkled some holiday magic on guests with the surprise introduction of Santa Duffy yesterday morning, you can see him spreading Holiday cheer at It’s a Wonderful Shop in Hollywood Studios for a limited time!
Previously, this exclusive meet and greet was reserved for Disney Jollywood Nights, the special holiday event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios requiring a separate upcharge.
For a limited time, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Duffy is delighting visitors in his holiday best at It’s a Wonderful Shop in the Grand Avenue area, the designated spot for this seasonal Santa encounter.
If you are planning a trip to Walt Disney World in January 2024, we have another refurbishment you will want to keep your eye on. It looks like Frozen Ever After, the popular boat ride in EPCOT’s Norway Pavilion, will be closing briefly next month for a scheduled refurbishment.
Refurbishments are necessary to allow routine maintenance on rides. During refurbishments, paint and effects are touched up and any issues with the ride are addressed. Frozen Ever After will be closing for a single-day refurbishment on January 24, 2024.
Note the refurbishments can be extended if needed, so while the ride is slated to reopen on January 25 guests will want to keep an eye on the MyDisneyExpereince app to ensure the refurbishment has not been extended.