Tokyo DisneySea Shares Behind the Scenes Look at Construction of Elsa’s Ice Palace
Elsa’s ice palace is coming to Tokyo DisneySea and the resort shared a behind the scenes look at the construction. The palace is coming to Frozen Kingdom, one of three new areas coming to Fantasy Springs in the park.
The Tokyo Disney Resort shared a video featuring concept art, clips of construction, and a final look at Elsa’s Ice Palace. Take a look:
Frozen Kingdom encompasses Arendelle and the distant North Mountain, in a timeline between the first and second Frozen films. Queen Elsa, having embraced her icy powers, opens the castle gates for visitors to freely wander.
Immerse yourself in a heartwarming attraction narrating Elsa and Anna’s tale aboard boats, featuring iconic songs and unexpected thrills. Additionally, relish a dining experience within Arendelle Castle, nestled at the base of stunning snow-covered mountains.
Tennis Legend Serena Williams Visits Walt Disney World for the Holidays
Tennis legend Serena Williams visited Walt Disney World with her family for the holidays! Accompanied by her husband, Alexis Ohanian and their daughter Olympia, Williams indulged in a variety of enchanting experiences, including enjoying some of Disney’s most popular attractions.
Williams and her family explored the all-new Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana at EPCOT. They interacted with water in unique ways and discovered its playful personality. After that, Williams and Olympia had a special encounter with Moana, getting wayfinding lessons from the expert.
And the fun didn’t stop there. Williams and her family went by Princess Fairytale Hall at Magic Kingdom to greet Princess Tiana before having a quick chat with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse near Cinderella Castle.
“Disney is literally my favorite place to come to on the planet,” Williams said of her visit. “There are just so many things to do.”
Williams retired from tennis after the 2022 US Open as arguably the greatest player in women’s tennis history.
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The Santa meet and greet takes place in a decorated gazebo behind Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe in Liberty Square. He meets periodically between 10 am and 5 pm daily. There is a large red bench he sits on with space for little ones to sit next to him. Around the bench are giant Christmas presents and poinsettias.
The jolly man himself is dressed in a classic red velvet suit with white fur trim, large black belt, and black boots. Guests can get some pictures with him and tell him what’s on their Christmas wish list.
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Disneyland Offering Up to 20% on Sunday Through Thursday Night Stays in Early 2024
Guests visiting Disneyland in early 2024 can take advantage of a new special offer! For most Sunday through Thursday night stays they can save up to 20% off.
Guests can save up to 20% on Sunday to Thursday night stays at a Disneyland Resort hotel from January 15 through March 7, 2024.
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Save up to 20%
Disneyland Hotel
Save up to 15%
The Villas at Disneyland Hotel
Save up to 15%
Book now through March 7, 2024. Travel must be completed by March 8, 2024.
Interested in creating a vacation package? Consider adding theme park tickets and park reservations to this room offer. Staying at one of these Disneyland Resort hotels makes it easy and convenient for you to experience exciting things at both parks. Each day during your stay at a Disneyland Resort hotel, you will receive benefits and a host of welcoming amenities with distinctive Disney touches that will enhance your overall experience.
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Adorable Walt Disney World 2024 Mickey Mouse Plush Spotted At Magic Kingdom!
A new Walt Disney World 2024 Mickey Mouse Plush is now available at Magic Kingdom, as well as, online at shopDisney for $29.99! He is super adorable and cuddly, perfect little plush to take home and start the year in a magical way!
The plush is 12″ and features a knit pullover hoodie with ”2024” and ”Walt Disney World” logos, plus Cinderella Castle inside the “0” and a fireworks pattern all around plus neon pink shorts.
Take a closer look at the whole 2024 Walt Disney World collection in our Instagram post:
Walt Disney World 2024 Loungefly Backpack Available At Magic Kingdom!
A new Walt Disney World 2024 Loungefly Backpack just arrived to shopDisney for $78. The 2024 merchandise is full of bright neon colors and this backpack is no exception, very eye catching.
It features blue and hot pink colors with an allover pattern of Mickey, Minnie, Tinker Bell, Dumbo, Orange Bird, Figment, Buzz, José, Cinderella Castle, Walt Disney World attraction icons and 2024. Definitely a very fun backpack to welcome the new year!
You can take a look at the whole 2024 collection in our Instagram post:
New Mickey Mouse 2024 Starbucks Tumbler Available At Walt Disney World!
A new Mickey Mouse 2024 Starbucks Tumbler just arrived to Magic Kingdom and Epcot just in time to welcome the new year! You can get it for $49.99 and have a sip of magic every time you use it.
It features the iconic geometric design of Starbucks tumblers with a pink/ purple ombre color with a matte finish, a 2024 Walt Disney World logo featuring Mickey Mouse on the front and Starbucks logo on the back. Super cute!
You can take a closer look at this tumbler in our Instagram post:
Look inside the Disney Vacation Club Very Member Merriment at Gaston’s Tavern in the Magic Kingdom
During certain December evenings of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom, Disney Vacation Club Members are welcome to join the Disney Vacation Club Very Member Merriment.
Visit Gaston’s Tavern to capture a festive photo and indulge in special treats—all covered with your Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party admission. Celebrate the magic of membership and raise a toast to the most delightful season of the year!
Gaston’s Tavern in Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park
Eligibility
Disney Vacation Club Members who are eligible for Membership Extras benefits may attend this event. Members must also have valid admission to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party on one of the event dates listed above. Theme park admission is not part of the ownership interest and is sold separately.
A Member can attend and bring up to 4 additional Guests per Membership (for a total 5).
Other Important Information
The purchase of a Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party event ticket is required.
Registration is not required for Disney Vacation Club Very Member Merriment at Gaston’s Tavern.
A valid Disney Vacation Club Digital Membership Card and photo ID are required at check-in.
Your Digital Membership Card should be added to the digital wallet of your mobile device before arrival, as using the temporary card will not expedite the check-in process.
The Member listed on the Digital Membership Card must be in attendance.
Admission to Disney Vacation Club Very Member Merriment is subject to capacity limits.
Attendees younger than 18 years of age must be accompanied by a participating parent or guardian.
Event dates are subject to change or cancellation.
Treat options and experiences are subject to change.
We have your latest look on the construction progress at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom
Construction at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom continues to progress ahead of the attractions ‘late 2024’ opening. The splash-mountain replacement is being re-themed inside and out to match the bayou theme of the attraction. We were able to snap a few photos of the construction status recently and have them ready to share with you!
Work on the queue area continues, with new pathways being installed. Many of the path railings have been removed as part of the construction, and we will have to keep an eye out to see if they are re-installed or if the railings are also replaced.
The area of the ride adjacent to the walkway in Fronteirland is getting an increased amount of attention, as it appears Disney is preparing to install some type of focal point or feature here.
The temporary walkways that were installed around this area have been removed, signaling the end of the installation of new greenery. A small piece of construction scaffolding is in place, which means work may not be 100% complete on this area.
The new mural looks great and is an amazing focal point in the queue. We are excited to see how the attraction’s new queue area turns out!
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We have new details of the all new Evermore Orlando Resort, which will be located right next-door to Walt Disney World!
Guests visiting Walt Disney World resort in 2024 will have an amazing new resort to choose from. Evermore Orlando Resort, which will feature 2013 bedrooms throughout 69 houses ranging in size from five to eleven bedrooms; 206 four-bedroom flats; and 41 two- and four-bedroom villas. The resort, which will open to guests on January 1, 2024, is located right next door to Walt Disney World Resort and close to both Universal Orlando Resort and Orlando International Airport.
According to Evermore, the resort debut “marks the introduction of a groundbreaking resort category with purposefully crafted luxury vacation rentals that redefines the guest experience.” The resort offers the convenience of renting an entire home with the amenities and services traditionally associated with luxury resorts. The opening will also debut Orlando’s first Conrad Hotel, Hilton’s luxury brand, featuring 433 contemporary-styled guest room accommodations, including 51 suites, 10 spacious family suites, and the Conrad Spa with an outdoor water garden.
Evermore Orlando Resort guests will enjoy a wide array of amenities, including a 20-acre tropical beach complex, an 8-acre crystalline water amenity by Crystal Lagoons, 15 restaurants, bars and food markets, two 18-hole Jack Nicklaus-designed golf courses, and more.
For more information and reservation information, visit evermoreresort.com.
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The 50th Anniversary Medallions on the golden statues at Walt Disney World have been replaced by new white medallions
Disney installed 50 golden statues, known as the Fab 50 Character Collection, across the 4 theme parks at the Walt Disney World resort as part of the recent 50th anniversary celebrations. Now that the 50th anniversary has passed, the 50th anniversary medallions have been removed from the golden statues and replaced by all-new white medallions.
The white medallions have been installed on each statue, with the white coloring of the medallions popping on the golden statue. The color of these new medallions is much more noticeable than the 50th anniversary medallions, which were gold and blended in with the statue.
The logo on each medallion matches each character the medallion is associated with, providing a bit of customization to each Fab 50 character.
What do you think of these new medallions? Leave us a comment to let us know!
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Over 700 families of fallen U.S. Military Service Members were recently hosted at Walt Disney World Resort by Disney and the Gary Sinise Foundation
This week, Disney welcomed over 700 families of fallen military heroes to the annual Gary Sinise Foundation “Snowball Express” event at Walt Disney World. Disney, known for its long-standing support of the U.S. military community, proudly hosts these families from over 80 cities across the nation and abroad.
The Gary Sinese Foundation notes the Snowball Express is a ” five-day experience for 1,750+ children of the fallen and the surviving spouse/guardian. With special time to honor their fallen and a blend of fun entertainment and inspiring programs, these families can lean on their peers for support.”
A highlight of this five-day retreat, which kicked off on December 2, is the “Walk of Gratitude” at Magic Kingdom Park, an event eagerly supported by Disney cast members. In the early hours, before dawn, over 1,100 Disney VoluntEARS gathered to honor the families as they walked towards Cinderella Castle in a moving celebration of their fallen loved ones. Sinese noted “While our hearts are heavy at the circumstances that brought these families together, I am grateful we can wrap our arms around them, that we can honor them while remembering their loved ones who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of freedom,”
Disney will host a second week of the Snowball Express event from Dec. 9-13. This second week will honor over 350 families of fallen first responders, recognizing their immense contributions to our communities.
Photo Credits: Disney Parks Blog and the Gary Sinese Foundation
