Floyd from The Muppets Mayhem Visits EPCOT to Ride Spaceship Earth
In honor of the debut of The Electric Mayhem on Disney+, Floyd Pepper, one of the band members, embarked on a captivating journey aboard EPCOT’s iconic Spaceship Earth.
What a long, strange trip on Spaceship Earth at @WaltDisneyWorld Don’t miss the musical journey of Floyd Pepper and The Electric Mayhem on @Muppets_Mayhem streaming NOW on @DisneyPlus!
Can I just say I am loving these Muppets visiting Disney World videos!
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Disney News Highlights: Everything Coming to Disney Plus in June, Illumination’s Minion Cafe Coming to Universal, Disney Springs Area Hotels Teacher Discounts, New Pride Collection for 2023.
New Disney Pride Collection Now At Disney Parks! The Disney Pride Collection created by members and allies of the LGBTQIA+ community is now available at Walt Disney World and Disneyland! Take a look at everything you can get to show your pride and spread the love:
First Look at Illumination’s Minion Cafe Coming to Universal OrlandoUniversal Orlando Resort is thrilled to announce exciting new information about the upcoming Minion Land on Illumination Ave. Created in collaboration between Universal’s renowned creative team and the esteemed filmmakers from Illumination, this immersive area promises a plethora of opportunities for guests
Disney News Highlights
Disney’s New Cinderella Castle Watercolor Magic Shot at Magic Kingdom There is a new Magic Shot at Magic Kingdom and we are loving it! The Watercolor Magic Shot turns your photo into a painting while stylistically removing other guests from the background so your friends and family are the focus of the photo.
What Will Be Included When The Disney Dining Plan Returns in 2024? In case you have not heard the news: the Disney Dining Plan is returning in 2024. The dining plan was suspended when the parks shut down during COVID, and has been slow to return as Disney attempted to increase restaurant cast member staffing to ensure maximum availability.
Disney Cruise Line Summer Alaska Sailings Disney Cruise Line has kicked off it’s summer Alaska sailings! Take a look at the incredible Disney Cruise Line Port Adventures available in Alaska.
Everything Coming to Disney+ in June 2023 Greetings, dear Disney+ subscribers and enthusiasts! Prepare yourselves for the unveiling of Disney+’s fresh June 2023 lineup, showcasing a splendid amalgamation of timeless classics and captivating novelties. Brace yourselves for a delightful array of content that promises to astonish and delight!
Delta Hotels Orlando Celebration Completes Extensive Renovation, Reveals Stunning New Room Design. Convenience, well-appointed rooms, a pool, food, and drinks, plus being located close to the Walt Disney World Parks makes Delta Hotels Orlando the perfect resort for those who may be staying in the central Florida resort area.
As its $35 million renovation culminates, Marriott’s Delta Hotels Orlando Celebration has unveiled its new guestroom design, among other property highlights.
Sprawling across the hotel’s 20-acre property, six buildings house the 718-room transformation. Each building has been renamed with tropical references which help create the sense of a serene vacation. The rooms reflect Marriott’s Delta brand’s modern style, with a fresh, clean look, accented by warm undertones.
Located just 1.5 miles from Walt Disney World Resort, and an official Walt Disney World Good Neighbor hotel, guests also have access to complimentary scheduled transportation to Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort and Orlando International Airport.
Guests can enjoy two pools, a waterfall and slide, two tennis courts, fitness area, bars and restaurants ranging from grab-and-go to full-service, including the new indoor restaurant, The Pointe, and the newly updated poolside bar and grill, Rum Shack. Elite Bonvoy members can also take advantage of the Delta Pantry for convenient, healthy, on-the-go continental breakfast, premium snacks and beverages. Final enhancements are concluding on the conference center’s 10,000 square feet of flexible meeting space.
“This renovation completely transforms the experience of our guests,” said Managing Director Paul Wilson. “Travelers looking for a modern, relaxing space to wind down during their visit to Orlando and Disney can find it here.”
Ribbon cutting (L-R): Don Schoen, VP Operations, StepStone Hospitality; Blair Wills, CEO StepStone Hospitality; Paul Wilson, Managing Director, Delta Hotels Orlando Celebration; Jeff Swirsky, General Manager, Delta Hotels Orlando Celebration; Eric Opron, Executive Vice President, Tishman Hotel Corporation; Dan Unger, Chief Development Officer, Tishman Hotel Corporation
The 718-room property was purchased by Tishman Hotel Corporation last year. StepStone Hospitality is the management company overseeing all operations.
The hotel is inviting guests to celebrate its renovations by offering 15% off rates with the corporate code NEW. Guests can book their rooms by visiting www.marriott.com/mcodk.
Disneyland Unveils Extensive 30-Year Plan for Theme Park Expansion
Disneyland will be sharing its 30-year plan for theme park expansion with the Anaheim Planning Commission and City Council soon! Yesterday, Disney unveiled its plans to Orange County business leaders. The Anaheim theme park resort district is going to be extensively reimagined over the next 3 decades.
Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG
Ken Potrock, Disneyland Resort President, spoke about the DisneylandForward proposal to the OC Forum at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel. The proposal envisions extensive theme park, retail and parking expansion within the resort district boundaries.
“To put it simply, DisneylandForward sets the stage for significant and multi-decade investment in the future. This is the next generation of the Disneyland resort,” Potrock told the attendees. “When Disney invests, all boats rise and everyone benefits.”
This DisneylandForward plan was first announced in September 2021. The presentation yesterday allowed Disney to put forward its plans detailing the tourism, tax revenue and employment benefits of the DisneylandForward proposal.
“The economic engine that is the Disneyland resort will be turning 68 years young in July, yet we believe it has more potential than ever,” Potrock said. “When we work together the possibilities are endless and that is exactly what we are trying to do.”
Any time Disneyland expands or puts forward large projects like this, the whole area benefits. According to an economic study, during an average four-year construction period, Disneyland would generate 4,500 jobs, $11 million in tax revenue and $1.1 billion in economic output in Anaheim for every billion dollars spent.
The presentation also included concept art from Disney theme park projects around the globe offering “possibilities” of what future expansion could look like at the Disneyland resort. The Tangled, Frozen and Peter Pan themed lands coming to Tokyo Disneyland in Japan and the Zootopia themed land planned for Shanghai Disneyland in China were included.
“What we would love is for those future innovations to have a spot here in Anaheim,” Disney’s Global Development vice president Rachel Alde said during a panel discussion.
As part of the proposal, Disney hopes to bring theme park attractions to the Downtown Disney and Lilo and Stitch parking lots woven amid the Disneyland Hotel and Paradise Pier Hotel. On the other side of the resort, they’d like to bring together theme park experiences, hotels, retail, dining and entertainment on the Toy Story parking lot next to the Anaheim Convention Center. The plan stays within Disneyland’s existing 500-acre property with no physical expansion or additional acreage.
The DisneylandForward proposal will go before the Anaheim Planning Commission before the end of the year and then the Anaheim City Council in early 2024.
Current Disneyland Expansion
Disneyland is currently working on reimagining the Downtown Disney District of the resort. Buildings have been demolished and construction is ongoing. The west-end area will be a beautiful blend of vibrant color palettes, design elements and patterns influenced by the region, and will include an open lawn for relaxation and future events, and an even broader and diverse collection of dining and shopping.
The world-renowned restaurant Din Tai Fung will be coming to the district. Michelin-starred Chef Carlos Gaytan will bring his inclusive vision of Mexican cuisine to Paseo and Centrico. Fan-favorite Porto’s Bakery will also be joining the lineup of dining options at Downtown Disney. Earl of Sandwich has already returned as well!
What are you hoping to see come to Downtown Disney?
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First Look at Aulani Resort’s New Breakfast Location Off the Hook
Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa has a new breakfast menu available at Off the Hook poolside dining starting today! Tasty grab-and-go breakfast fare (like magical Mickey waffles) are now available daily from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. so you can fuel up for fun in Hawai‘i’s sun.
The full breakfast menu features options for the whole family to enjoy. Let’s look at just a few of the delicious entrees:
Sweet Bread French Toast – Sweet bread makes the best French toast, and this dish comes topped with fresh berries and maple syrup. Need I say more?
Three Egg Omelet with Aulani Potatoes – First, you choose three toppings from a wide variety of ingredients – including bacon, Portuguese sausage, tomato, onion, red bell pepper, cheddar, Swiss and more – and then enjoy your made-to-order omelet with a side of flavor-packed Aulani potatoes.
Mickey Waffles – Caramelized bananas and country cream adds a tropical twist to this iconic treat.
Seasonal Fruits and Berries – A colorful selection of fresh fruits and berries paired perfectly with banana bread and country cream? Yes, please!
The coffee bar previously located at Wailana Bar has now moved to Off the Hook, so all your caffeine and breakfast needs are in one place. This full-service coffee bar has everything from drip coffee to espresso drinks to hot chocolate – and don’t forget to try the Aulani Special, a Macadamia nut-flavored mocha! It’s so ‘ono (delicious)!
The keiki (kids) menu offers similar treats with perfect portions for guests ages nine and under.
Off the Hook will continue to offer lunch and dinner for dining in or via Mobile Order to go, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, and full bar service starting at 10 a.m. The wide variety of convenient menu options makes this pool-adjacent location a great choice for on-the-go guests. So, whether you’re relaxing in the sun soaking up the ocean view or heading back to your room to enjoy a comfy breakfast in bed, this casual quick-service option is great for all your needs.
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Disney On Ice – All-New Show On Pre-Sale NOW. Use code DSKATE, so that you can purchase tickets now before they go on sale to the general public on May 23rd. This year’s Disney on Ice will bring the most characters to the Disney 100 Years of Wonder celebration with a new show. The all-star cast includes Mirabel, Woody and Buzz, Tiana, Moana, and more! Tickets On Pre-Sale in select cities NOW!
Chart a course through the night sky to Disney On Ice where every story begins with a wish! This all-new production brings the brightest Disney stars to life through cutting-edge figure skating, high-flying acrobatics, unexpected stunts, innovative lighting, thrilling special effects, eye-catching costumes, and stunning set designs. Experience the dynamic moments that take place on the ice and in the air when Disney On Ice visits your hometown!
Join Disney On Ice for a magical journey with Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, and Daisy through timeless tales and today’s favorites. The adventure begins when the North Star shines brightly and descends upon Jiminy Cricket as he welcomes and reminds the audience that the most fantastic, magical things can happen, and it all starts with a wish.
Pursue your dreams with Tiana, from The Princess and the Frog, as she strives to make her wish of opening a restaurant come true. Discover the power of three wishes with Aladdin when he finds a magic lamp in the Cave of Wonders. Reminisce with Cinderella, Snow White, Belle, and Rapunzel as they remind us to never stop wishing and dreaming.
Watch as Raya from Raya and the Last Dragon debuts live on ice and ascends into the air, lifting the show to higher heights as the strong warrior performs an aerial acro-pole routine.
For the first time on ice, escape “Into the Unknown” with Elsa and Anna from Frozen 2, hit the road with Disney and Pixar’s Lightning McQueen and Tow Mater as they cruise on the ice to “Life Is A Highway,” and reconnect with Toy Story’s Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie, Rex, and Hamm. Travel to the mountains of Colombia where the Madrigal family lives, unlock the magic in the family’s casita, and discover why “We Don’t Talk About Bruno.” Set sail with Moana on her canoe into the open ocean, to witness her encourage Te Kā to “Know Who You Are” and transform into Te Fiti.
In the end, audiences will learn that everyone has dreams they want to come true, but the brightest light shines inside of YOU! Every one of you is a STAR! So, shine bright and let your stories light up the night sky!
Enhance your Disney On Ice show ticket with a preshow Character Experience. “Family Fun with Elsa and Mirabel” includes crafting and interactive time with Elsa and Mirabel, and great photo opportunities.
Please note: Each guest (ages 2 and up) must have both a Character Experience ticket and a Disney On Ice show ticket to attend; children must be accompanied by an adult.
Celebrate World Whiskey Day at Raglan Road Irish Pub in Disney Springs from May 18-21! Our love of Raglan Road continues with another great event this week. Raglan Road’s World Whiskey Day celebration.
You’ve heard the Irish song; in fact, you’ve heard it on the Raglan Road Pub stage many a time — Whack fol my daddy-o, there’s whiskey in the jar!
On Thursday, May 18, there’s whiskey in your glass during the kickoff of Raglan Road’s World Whiskey Day celebration featuring our special World Whiskey Day flight, The Distiller’s Choice, available to guests not just on World Whiskey Day (May 20), but from Thursday, May 18 through Sunday, May 21. On those dates, Raglan Road guests can order a celebratory four-whiskey flight of small-batch, premium, limited-release whiskeys priced at $30 (a $45 value).
Specialty whiskeys featured in the 2023 flight include Caribou Crossing (Canada); Buffalo Trace (America); Keeper’s Heart (Ireland and America); and Glenfarclas 12 Years (Scotland).
Stop by for a seat at the bar or reserve your table now at www.raglanroad.com or 407/938-0300. Live Irish music and dance daily from 5 pm and during our weekend Rollicking Raglan Brunch
50th Anniversary Golden Ribbon Turret Toppers Removed from Cinderella Castle Turrets. The Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary ended on March 31st, 2023 and since then Disney crews have been working on Cinderella Castle to remove the overlay.
With the final banners and swag removed last week, and a giant crane sitting behind the Castle, it was just a matter of time before we started seeing the golden turret spiral toppers come down. Overnight they removed the left side turret toppers, and we would guess overnight tonight we shall see the other side being done, finally they will remove the highest ones someday really soon.
There is no word right now on if Cinderella Castle will get Disney100 banners or any overlay. We do know that The Walt Disney Company has stated Epcot will be the home of all things Disney 100 Years of Wonder.
Cinderella Castle welcomes you to a magical world where dreams come true. The 189-foot landmark boasts lofty spires and ornate turrets and is the gateway to Fantasyland.
Surrounded by a tranquil moat, the grounds offer an array of picture-perfect photo ops. Explore lush lawns, gardens, and Cinderella’s own wishing well.
Inside the Castle
View exquisitely handcrafted glass mosaics that tell the classic story of Cinderella’s rise from orphan to a princess.
Then, enjoy an elegant meal at Cinderella’s Royal Table. Be sure to reserve a table in advance for this one-of-a-kind dining experience.
50th Anniversary Golden Ribbon Turret Toppers Removed from Cinderella Castle Turrets
These coasters will add extra magic to your home while keeping any surface safe. You can pick between more than 20 colors to get the one that goes best with your home decor or simply your favorite color! They are also a great option to get a set and gift to a friend or family member.
Disney Coffee Sign To Add Extra Pixie Dust To Your Kitchen!
If you love Disney and coffee then you definitely need this Disney Coffee Sign created by NextStepDesignShop on Etsy for $37 in your home. You can order yours here!
The sign features a circular shape with “Main Street Coffee” text and a mug with Mickey Mouse ears in the center. At the bottom “A little magic in every cup” quote adds an extra magical touch to it.
You can pick between three different colors, blue, red or gray and even choose if you want your sign to come with an easel or not. Definitely a super cute piece to add to your kitchen!
There is a big variety of characters available like Minnie, Mike, Pooh, Stitch and many more! These pens are a great little gift for your friends, teacher or to treat yourself, definitely a must have.
A New Minnie Mouse Churro Ear Headband Is Coming Soon To shopDisney!
Something sweet is about to arrive at shopDisney, a new Minnie Mouse Churro Ear Headband! The super cute headband is scheduled to be available on May 23, 2023 so mark your calendars because is set to be a very popular one.
Te design features two churros dipped in chocolate forming two circles as ears and a white bow in the middle that could be simulating the wrapping at the bottom of the churros you get at Disney Parks.
Do you want it? Don’t forget to visit shopDisney.com on May 23 to get yours!
