All new Oswald Annual Passholder Magnet now available at EPCOT
As a WDW annual passholder, I can testify to how much passholders love their magnets. Another Disney-related creation many passholders hold near and dear to their hearts is Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. Disney is bringing these two together via the new Oswald Annual Passholder Magnet, now available at EPCOT!
The new magnet features the traditional Annual Passholder magnet design, with Oswald prominent displayed.
Details on the magnet from Disney: “In honor of #Disney100, the newest Passholder magnet will feature our favorite lucky rabbit, Oswald. Pick it up at EPCOT from Sep 20 – Oct 23 while supplies last.”
The magnet can be picked up by passholders at EPCOT in the Creations Shop. Passholders will need a valid Annual Pass as well as a photo ID to pick up their magnet.
What do you think of the new Oswald magnet? Excited to have the lucky rabbit join your collection? Leave us a comment to let us know!
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All new Visitor Pass now available at Orlando International Airport
Orlando residents interested in checking out the all-new terminal at Orlando International Airport can now do so without purchasing a plane ticket. The ExperienceMCO Visitor Pass Program offers a unique opportunity for non-travelers to explore the latest terminal at Orlando International Airport (MCO). This exclusive pass grants approved guests access to the amenities available after going through security in the brand-new Terminal C.
Information on the ExperienceMCOVisitor Passprogram from Orlando International Airport: Step 1: Apply Online You can apply up to seven days in advance. Provide your date of birth, gender, and full legal name exactly as it appears on your TSA-approved photo ID (e.g., passport or driver’s license). You’ll receive a confirmation email verifying that your request has been received. If you cannot select a particular date on the online form, the visitor slots have reached capacity for that day.
Step 2: Get TSA’s Approval Your request will be reviewed by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) You’ll receive an email with your approval status after midnight on the day of your visit.
Step 3: Present your Experience MCO Visitor Pass If approved for entry, you’ll receive your ExperienceMCO Visitor Pass attached to your approval e-mail. When entering the TSA Checkpoint, make sure to open the ExperienceMCO Visitor Pass attachment to provide to the TSA, along with your TSA-approved photo ID. Make sure to advise the TSA Officer that you have an ExperienceMCO Visitor Pass when presenting your photo ID.
ExperienceMCO Visitor Pass guests must enter the Terminal C TSA Checkpoint general screening line. Entry is restricted to only between the hours of 10:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. ExperienceMCO Visitor Pass guests are required to exit Terminal C by 8:00 p.m. Program and Security Information Printed ExperienceMCO Visitor Passes are not accepted.
Please be sure to have your pass accessible digitally. ExperienceMCO guests are subject to the same security regulations as passengers boarding an aircraft and must comply with TSA’s screening procedures, including not bringing items prohibited by TSA and complying with the 3-1-1 Liquids Rules. At this time, expedited screening and trusted traveler programs, such as the TSA PreCheck, CLEAR programs, or the MCO Reserve program, cannot be used with the ExperienceMCO Visitor Pass.
The ExperienceMCO Visitor Pass availability is limited and granted on a first-come, first-served basis, with all access subject to TSA approval. Participation in this program requires you to depart the terminal by 8:00 p.m. The ExperienceMCO Visitor Pass Program is a pilot program. In response to exigent circumstances or operational needs, the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel the program, cancel approved ExperienceMCO Visitor Passes, or modify program rules at any time without prior notice.
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Look Inside the Disney World Annual Passholder Shopping Event at ESPN Wide World of Sports
Today is the first day of the Walt Disney World Annual Passholder Shopping Event at ESPN Wide World of Sports! We were on hand to check out some of the discounted merchandise from the event.
All of the major brands of Disney Products are available; from Dooney & Bouke, Loungefly, Alex and Ani, Disney Parks, and much more.
Items are on display in Costco style with many still in or on top of boxes.
There is a 2-item limit on many of the higher-end products but the rest is as many as you can carry.
We saw a lot of Dooney and Bourke bags on sale!
Overall this fun event has a live DJ and food trucks, it’s like a post-modern Disney flea market. If you are in the Disney World area and have an annual pass you should stop by. You have till September 23rd to pick up some discount Disney Merchandise!
Here are more details on the Disney World Annual Passholder Merchandise Event:
Enjoy a special Passholder merchandise event at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
During this event, Passholders can enjoy:
Early access to purchase new trading pins and Pandora charms, including:
EPCOT Reimagined Pandora Charm
Journey to Imagination with Figment Pandora Charm
Minnie Mouse Bride Pandora Charm
Grogu Rose Gold Pandora Charm
Access to a special Pandora charm just for Walt Disney World Resort Annual Passholders
60% off select merchandise—including select apparel, 50th Anniversary merchandise, Loungefly items and Dooney & Bourke fashions
Photo opportunities to commemorate this occasion
Special food & beverage offerings available for purchase
Virtual Queue A virtual queue will be in place for this event. Pass holders will need to use the My Disney Experience app to join the virtual queue; a standby queue will not be available.
Here’s how it works:
You can request to join the virtual queue for this event starting at 8:00 AM on the day of the event.
You do not need to be at Walt Disney World Resort to join the virtual queue.
Once your group is called, you’ll have up to 2 hours to check in at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. This merchandise event ends at 7:00 PM, so be sure to allow enough time for you to shop.
An eligible, activated Annual Pass is required to attend. You must show your Annual Pass card, MagicMobile pass, MagicBand or MagicBand+—along with valid photo identification—when checking in.
Everyone in your party must be an Annual Passholder and be included in your virtual queue group to attend this merchandise event.
Any discounts are for personal use only and may not be used to purchase merchandise with the intent to resell the merchandise; not valid on certain items and may not be combined with any other discount, offer or promotion and subject to change without notice.
All offerings are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
Hollywood Studios once again has tram service for guests
Guests visiting Hollywood Studios will no longer need to endure the long walk back to their vehicle after a day spent traversing the park: Parking Lot Trams have finally returned!
Parking lot trams have not operated at Hollywood Studios since before the COVID-related park closures, while the trams at Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom have long since returned.
According to reporting from Spectrum News 13, the Disney parking lot trams started returning with Magic Kingdom in December 2021, followed by Animal Kingdom in 2022. Last month, Disney announced service at EPCOT and Hollywood Studios would finally be returning in September, and as of today all 4 Walt Disney World theme parks finally have tram service for the first time in over 3 years.
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Mickey Mouse And Friends Glass Storage Container Set For Your Kitchen!
Hold everything! Well, almost anything like snacks, treats and leftovers in this Mickey Mouse And Friends Glass Storage Container Set available online at shopDisney for $24.99.
This set includes two different sized containers that seal tight to help keep food fresh and ready for you to enjoy. They feature a colorful all over pattern of characters like Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy and Pluto!
Starting on Sept. 22, EPCOT will be home to the Disney 100 Purple Mickey Mouse Balloon Bucket. You’ll be able to find this purple popcorn pal at the popcorn carts throughout the park, so keep your eye out the next time you go.
Popcorn Carts Throughout EPCOT (Available starting Sept. 22)
Disney100 Purple Mickey Mouse Balloon Bucket
In just a few short days on Sept. 22, brand-new Global Marketplaces will be opening. These locations are inspired by the exciting Disney100 celebration and filled with plenty of new delights you are going to want to try on your next festival outing. They will be available through the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth too!
First Look At The Disney100 Decades 2000s Collection Coming Soon!
A new Disney100 Decades 2000s Collection is coming to shopDisney and Disney Parks on October 16th! It will be inspired in The Princess and the Frog and Bolt plus other 00’s classics that we don’t have much information about yet.
For now, we have a sneak peek at the Loungefly backpack in this collection that will be inspired in The Princess and the Frog! For what we can see, it will feature Louis playing his sax in a starlit night surrounded by fireflies. We love it!
So mark your calendars and get ready to get your favorite pieces on October 16th.
New Holiday Disney Munchlings Plush Coming To ShopDisney On October 2nd!
Mark your calendar because new Holiday Disney Munchlings Plush are arriving to shopDisney on October 2nd! They are adorable and great designs to add to your collection.
The new plush will feature Minnie Mouse reimagined as a sprig of holly, Stitch as a snowflake and Baymax as a festive berry pavlova!
Other holiday collections like Classic Christmas and Hanukkah are also coming to shopDisney on October 2nd, so mark your calendars and get your favorite pieces as soon as they come out.
New Mickey Pirates Of The Caribbean Collection At Magic Kingdom!
Yo-ho, Yo,Ho a new Mickey Pirates Of The Caribbean Collection for me! We spotted new products at Magic Kingdom inspired in the iconic Pirates of the Caribbean attraction like tumblers and fun accessories.
First we found with tumbler with straw featuring Mickey Mouse as a pirate on the front with “Yo ho! Pirate’s Life For Me” text on the back. The straw is red and features a black skull flag straw topper.
There’s also a brown water bottle with an all over pattern of pirate skull icons and a Pirates of the Caribbean suede holder with brown adjustable strap so you can carry this water bottle everywhere you go and stay hydrated all day!
Finally, a slap bracelet in teal with Mickey & Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Daisy and Donald Duck as pirates and the “Pirates of the Caribbean” logo on the opposite side is also available, your kids will definitely love it.
You can take a closer look at the new products in our Instagram post:
Create Your Own Crystal Wish Keeper Souvenir Experience At Magic Kingdom!
Have you heard about the Crystal Wish Keeper Souvenir Experience? This fun activity at Crystal Arts in Magic Kingdom allows you to create your own souvenir by filling a glass wand, slipper, or other fun options with the colored crystals of their choice.
These are some of the glass figures available that will make a great keepsake of your visit to Walt Disney World:
Beauty and the Beast Rose: $79
Mickey Glove: $85
Cinderella’s Carriage: $68
Snow White Apple: $65
Glass Slipper: $94
Lamp: $89
Wand: $71
You can pick between different crystal colors that have a unique meaning attach to each of them, so you can choose by that or just because you love the color:
Crystal (clear): power, peace
Light Siam (ruby): strength, courage
Rose: unconditional love, friendship
Aquamarine: trust, coolness
Jet (black): protection, luck
Light Sapphire: strength, hope, faith
Sapphire: hope, wisdom, kindness
Amethyst: courage, patience
Peridot: joy, success, good luck
Light Peach: healing, confidence
Topaz: faith, focus, creativity
Emerald: loyalty, grace
Citrine: healing, joy, calming
It’s definitely a fun activity to experience with your family and get a very unique and beautiful souvenir to take home!
You can take a closer look at this Create Your Own Crystal Wish Keeper experience in our Instagram post:
New Trailer Revealed for Disney+ Original Series Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Fans of Rick Riordan’s beloved book series are in for a treat as Percy Jackson makes his triumphant return, this time to the small screen. The upcoming Disney+ Original series, “Percy Jackson and the Olympians,” promises to bring the iconic character and his epic adventures to life in a way that will surely captivate both die-hard fans and newcomers alike. Set to premiere on December 20, the series has already generated significant buzz with its recently released teaser trailer, offering a tantalizing glimpse into the world of demigods, mythical creatures, and divine struggles.
Today, Disney+ unveiled a fresh teaser trailer for the upcoming Disney+ Original series “Percy Jackson and the Olympians.” This latest sneak peek offers a glimpse into the heroic journey that Percy Jackson (played by Walker Scobell), Grover Underwood (portrayed by Aryan Simhadri), and Annabeth Chase (brought to life by Leah Sava Jeffries) will embark on when the series premieres on December 20 on Disney+, starting with a double episode debut, followed by weekly releases.
This epic eight-episode series promises an array of thrilling guest appearances, some of which are showcased in the teaser trailer. The cast includes Lin-Manuel Miranda as “Hermes,” Megan Mullally as “Alecto” (aka “Mrs. Dodds”), Toby Stephens as “Poseidon,” Virginia Kull as “Sally Jackson,” Jason Mantzoukas as “Dionysus” (aka “Mr. D”), Jay Duplass as “Hades,” Glynn Turman as “Chiron” (aka “Mr. Brunner”).
Additional cast includes the late Lance Reddick as “Zeus,” Adam Copeland as “Ares,” Charlie Bushnell as “Luke Castellan,” Dior Goodjohn as “Clarisse La Rue,” Jessica Parker Kennedy as “Medusa,” Olivea Morton as “Nancy Bobofit,” Suzanne Cryer as “Echidna,” Timm Sharp as “Gabe Ugliano,” and Timothy Omundson as “Hephaestus.”
The first two episodes are penned by Rick Riordan and Jon Steinberg, with direction by James Bobin. Executive producers include Steinberg and Dan Shotz, in addition to Rick Riordan, Rebecca Riordan, The Gotham Group’s Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Bert Salke, The Gotham Group’s Jeremy Bell and D.J. Goldberg, James Bobin, Jim Rowe, Monica Owusu-Breen, Anders Engström, and Jet Wilkinson.
The Percy Jackson book series, officially known as “Percy Jackson & the Olympians,” is a popular young adult fantasy series written by American author Rick Riordan. The series consists of five main novels, each centered around the adventures of Percy Jackson, a young demigod, as he navigates the world of Greek mythology. The series is known for its blend of Greek mythology, humor, and modern-day settings, making it highly appealing to readers of all ages.
The main books in the series, in order of publication, are: “Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief” (2005), “Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Sea of Monsters” (2006), “Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Titan’s Curse” (2007), “Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Battle of the Labyrinth” (2008), “Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Last Olympian” (2009).
The series follows Percy Jackson, who discovers that he is the son of Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea. He is sent to Camp Half-Blood, a training camp for demigods, where he learns about his heritage and the existence of other gods, monsters, and mythological creatures.
Throughout the series, Percy and his friends embark on quests to prevent catastrophes and face various challenges posed by the gods and their enemies, including Titans and other powerful beings.
The Percy Jackson series has been highly acclaimed for its engaging storytelling, relatable characters, and its ability to introduce young readers to Greek mythology in an accessible and entertaining way. It has also inspired a spin-off series, “The Heroes of Olympus,” and has been adapted into movies and other forms of media, including a Broadway musical written by Joe Tracz with music from Rob Rokicki.
So, whether you’re a seasoned demigod or just discovering this incredible series, Percy Jackson’s legacy is sure to endure for generations to come. Through September 20, new and returning customers can subscribe to Disney+ Basic (with ads) for $1.99/month for three months by visiting www.disneyplus.com.
Dollywood Harvest Festival Begins Today Through October 30th
With the evening air of the Smokies developing a refreshingly crisp coolness, the time is perfect for Dollywood’s Harvest Festival presented by Humana (Sept. 20- Oct. 30). A longstanding tradition for many, the Harvest Festival greets guests with an amazing autumn atmosphere, thanks to stunning park décor and the surrounding beauty of the mountainsides draped in vibrant fall colors.
“I wrote a song several years ago called ‘God’s Coloring Book,’” Dolly said, “and there’s no doubt that the Smokies—especially in the fall—display so many of those beautiful pages for everyone to admire. The mountains transform and just become so alive with all the different colors that you want to be outside enjoying the power and beauty of nature. I’m so glad we’re able to share that with all of the guests who come visit Dollywood during this special time of year. I truly believe Dollywood is the most beautiful theme park in the whole world because it’s built right here in the middle of God’s Coloring Book.”
During the day, guests can experience immersive live music, rich harvest-themed culinary creations, and picture-perfect photo ops with more than 12,000 pumpkins throughout the park. By night, the pumpkins come to life thanks to Great Pumpkin LumiNights presented by Covenant Health. A family favorite since its inception, the event grows again this year with a “bee-utiful” new display located in Craftsman’s Valley. Guests will be buzzing for the new display located near Hug-a-Bee Honey, the interactive honey bee exhibit that debuted during this season’s Flower & Food Festival.
The bees are not the only ones creating something sweet during the Harvest Festival. Guests are greeted by the comforting smells of sweet pumpkin treats and warm apple cider created by the park’s award-winning culinary team. Delicious fall favorites include a pulled pork sandwich with pumpkin spice BBQ sauce, three-bean pumpkin chili, salted maple potato tornado, toasted pumpkin sausage and ricotta flatbread, and spiced pumpkin bisque with toasted pepitas.
A deep-seated tradition in the Great Smoky Mountains, live music is at the heart and soul of fall at Dollywood with Southern gospel, bluegrass, and country artists found performing throughout the park. Rhonda Vincent and The Rage, Jeannie Seely, Emily Ann Roberts, Dailey and Vincent, Triumphant Quartet, Hannah Dasher, and The Isaacs are just a few of the performers set to take the stage at Dollywood.
Performances take place on indoor and outdoor stages throughout the park, allowing the beautiful sounds to echo through the surrounding hillsides and create a highly engaging entertainment offering. More than 1700 individual performances take place during the festival. A complete schedule can be found on Dollywood.com.
Also new this year, guests will find thousands of vibrant, shimmering leaves swaying in the breeze along Showstreet. Harvest Sky serves as a striking photo backdrop as soon as people step into the park. Hoot Owl Hollow—which debuted last season—returns this year, while other displays have been refreshed or relocated within new areas of the park, extending the footprint of Great Pumpkin LumiNights.
Several other guest favorites return to the Harvest Festival, including the colossal pumpkins—last year’s pumpkins ranged in weight from 800 to 1500 lbs. each—which come from growers across the East Coast. The combined weight of all the colossal pumpkins totals more than 19,200 lbs.! Visiting artisans and makers display their handmade wares at locations throughout Dollywood, with many demonstrating the talented skills and techniques used to create their one-of-a-kind treasures.
The Harvest Festival fun also is celebrated at Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa with themed activities and harvest décor planned throughout the resort’s property.
Guests can enjoy live entertainment in the resort’s atrium every Tuesday and Thursday night including performances by Maggie & Owen, Lonesome Roses, Tommy Cox and more. Daily roaming performers also can be found throughout the resort.
The resort’s culinary team is cooking up seasonal dining experiences. In The Lounge, guests can feast upon delicious Harvest-themed food and beverage options with a special Harvest Festival Menu. In The Spa at DreamMore Resort, guests can relax with special treatments infused with honey, pumpkin and vanilla that are reminiscent of harvest in the Smoky Mountains.
With so many opportunities for creating vibrant new family traditions, Dollywood’s Harvest Festival is a must-see experience this season.
Dollywood is open 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. each day of operation (Sept. 20- Oct. 30) during the Harvest Festival. The park is closed on Tuesdays throughout the festival. For more information and the park operating calendar, visit Dollywood.com or download the Dollywood app.
