Tokyo Disney adds custodial Disney Cast Member experience
Great news for families with kids that have dreams of becoming a Disney Parks Cast Member. Tokyo Disney Resort has a new vacation package that includes an experience that allows kids to become a custodial cast member for a day!
The experience is part of a 2-day vacation package, with the custodial experience occurring on the second day. Kids ages 4-12 are eligible to participate.
The package is available for arrivals between July 7 and August 30, 2023. Prices vary by date and can be booked via the Tokyo Disney website.
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New Winnie The Pooh Dooney And Bourke Collection Is In Full Bloom At Walt Disney World!
Your style will bloom with the new Winnie the Pooh Dooney and Bourke Collection we found at Walt Disney World! It’s stunning and full with color, it includes three different styles of bag so we are sure you will find one perfect for you.
The famous tote bag is back in a gorgeous pink color with an all over pattern featuring Winnie the Pooh and pals and floral icons all around. A great option to take to work or school!
For something more practical and super stylish we have the drawstring bag! It features an all over pattern of Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore surrounded by colorful flowers, super cute.
Finally, we have the crossbody bag, a must have for your every day adventures! It features the same colorful pattern and is great to keep all your essentials everywhere you go.
You can find this collection at retail stores around the Walt Disney World Resort, as well as, online at shopdisney!
High school students Dylan Jones (Atlanta) and Madison Henderson (Los Angeles) hit the blue carpet with singer/songwriter Halle Bailey in Los Angeles, Calif on May 8, 2023, for the world premiere of the live-action remake of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.” Bailey, who stars as Ariel in the all-new film, surprised the teens in March at Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort with a personal invitation to the film’s premiere. It was a dream-come-true moment for the aspiring filmmakers who had a chance to interact and engage with the cast and crew throughout the night. (Michel Guyon, photographer)
(Michel Guyon, photographer)
Halle Bailey Makes Dreams Come True for Two Aspiring Filmmakers at Disney’s Live-Action ‘The Little Mermaid’ World Premiere
Two high school students had their dreams come true Monday night when they hit the Hollywood blue carpet with actress Halle Bailey for the world premiere of the live-action remake of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.”
Bailey, who plays the lead role of Ariel in the movie, invited the two teens – Dylan Jones of Atlanta, GA, and Madison Henderson of Los Angeles, CA – to join her in Hollywood after Bailey met them while serving as the celebrity ambassador for Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida earlier this spring.
Bailey spent time on the blue carpet with Jones and Henderson, who are both aspiring filmmakers before they attended the film screening. Later, they attended the afterparty with the cast and crew where they rubbed elbows with the Hollywood types they hope to become in the future.
Each year, 100 students are selected from thousands of nationwide applicants for Disney Dreamers Academy, a once-in-a-lifetime mentoring program at Walt Disney World Resort. The program, which has touched the lives of more than 1,600 students during the past 16 years, is designed to assist young people in identifying and pursuing their dreams.
Disney Gossip: Will Tables in Wonderland Return to Walt Disney World?
Yesterday Disney announced that the Disney Dining Plan would be returning in 2024! In case you missed it, here are the details…
Disney dining plans will be coming back as an option for those staying at Disney Resort hotels who purchase a vacation package with us starting with stays beginning Jan. 9, 2024, which will also open for bookings on May 31.
We know our guests – and families in particular – have missed dining plans, which offer guests the convenience and peace of mind of pre-paying for their meals and snacks. Guests will be able to choose from two popular options: Packages that include either the Disney Quick Service Dining Plan or the Disney Dining Plan.
Both plans will be a great value for families with young children with access to many spectacular food and beverage offerings across Walt Disney World.
Tables in Wonderland is a membership exclusively for Disney Vacation Club Members, Florida Residents, and Annual/Seasonal Passholders. Called the ultimate food lover’s feast, this special program gives the cardholder and up to 9 of their guests a 20% discount on all food and beverages, including alcohol, at over 100 participating Disney Resort hotel and theme park restaurants for one year.
It also includes complimentary Disney Resort Hotel valet and theme park parking for dining purposes and invitations to special events.
All pre-existing Tables in Wonderland Memberships officially expired as of September 1st, 2021.
After the news broke yesterday about the Disney Dining Plan we started seeing talk of the return of Tables in Wonderland at Walt Disney World. While Disney has no official announcement for the return of Tables in Wonderland we are hearing Gossip that it may possibly return in 2024. I mean other than Disney’s Magical Express what else is left to return to Walt Disney World?
Disney has been slowly bringing everything back for guests such as the removal of theme park reservations for date-based tickets, complimentary self-parking and even allowing Annual Passholders to enter the parks after 2 pm without needing a reservation. So the return of the fan-favorite Tables in Wonderland seems very plausible.
Like I mentioned above nothing has been confirmed by Disney so I am just chalking this up as a rumor for now. As an Annual Passholder, I am hopeful that Tables in Wonderland will return very soon. Once you got past the initial cost if you visit the parks often it can really save you money.
Walt Disney Company files an updated lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
Yesterday the Walt Disney Company has filed an amended lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis after the Florida state legislature moved to void the 30-year theme park development agreement recently created by the Reedy Creek Improvement District.
Here is a look at the amended lawsuit from the Walt Disney Company:
For more than half a century, Disney has made an immeasurable impact on Florida and its economy, establishing Central Florida as a top global tourist destination and attracting tens of millions of visitors to the State each year. People and families from every corner of the globe have traveled to Walt Disney World because of the unrivaled guest experience it provides and the deep emotional connection that generations of fans have with Disney’s timeless stories and characters.
A targeted campaign of government retaliation—orchestrated at every step by Governor DeSantis as punishment for Disney’s protected speech—now threatens Disney’s business operations, jeopardizes its economic future in the region, and violates its constitutional rights.
The State’s actions over the last two weeks are the latest strikes. At the Governor’s bidding, the State’s oversight board has purported to “void” publicly noticed and duly agreed development contracts, which had laid the foundation for billions of Disney’s investment dollars and thousands of jobs. Days later, the State Legislature enacted and Governor DeSantis signed legislation rendering these contracts immediately void and unenforceable. These government actions were patently retaliatory, patently anti-business, and patently unconstitutional. But the Governor and his allies have made clear they do not care and will not stop. The Governor recently declared that his team would not only “void the development agreement”—just as the State has now done, twice—but also planned “to look at things like taxes on the hotels,” “tolls on the roads,” “developing some of the property that the district owns” with “more amusement parks,” and even putting a “state prison” next to Walt Disney World. “Who knows? I just think the possibilities are endless,” he said.
Disney regrets that it has come to this. But having exhausted efforts to seek a resolution, the Company is left with no choice but to file this lawsuit to protect its cast members, guests, and local development partners from a relentless campaign to weaponize government power against Disney in retaliation for expressing a political viewpoint unpopular with certain State officials.
Javier Bardem, Daveed Diggs, Jonah Hauer-King, Halle Bailey, Melissa McCarthy, Awkwafina and Jacob Tremblay attend the World Premiere of Disney's "The Little Mermaid" at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Monday, May 8, 2023
(photo: Alex J. Berliner/ABImages)
Javier Bardem, Daveed Diggs, Jonah Hauer-King, Halle Bailey, Melissa McCarthy, Awkwafina and Jacob Tremblay attend the World Premiere of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Monday, May 8, 2023
(photo: Alex J. Berliner/ABImages)
Cast & Filmmakers From Disney’s Live-Action The Little Mermaid Attend The World Premiere at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood
The world premiere for “The Little Mermaid,” Disney’s live-action reimagining of the studio’s Oscar®-winning animated musical classic, took place in Hollywood yesterday at the Dolby Theater, with cast, filmmakers, and celebrity guests gathering to toast the film’s upcoming launch. Visionary director Rob Marshall’s “The Little Mermaid” opens exclusively in theaters nationwide May 26, 2023.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MAY 08: (L-R) Halle Bailey and Jodi Benson attend the World Premiere of Disney’s live-action feature “The Little Mermaid” at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California on May 08, 2023. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney)
The film’s stars Halle Bailey, Jonah Hauer-King, Daveed Diggs, Awkwafina, Jacob Tremblay, Javier Bardem, Melissa McCarthy, Noma Dumezweni and Art Malik joined director/producer Rob Marshall, screenwriter David Magee, producers Marc Platt and John DeLuca, composer Alan Menken, executive producer Jeffrey Silver and celebrity guests including Jodi Benson, Heidi Klum, Chloe Bailey, Offset, Yvette Nicole Brown, Anika Noni Rose, John Stamos, Kyla Pratt, Tia Mowry-Hardrict and Tamera Mowery-Housley, among others.
Jonah Hauer-King, Melissa McCarthy, Javier Bardem, Noma Dumezweni, Halle Bailey, Ron Marshall, Art Malik, Daveed Diggs, Jessica Alexander, Awkwafina, Simone Ahsley, Jacob Tremblay, Lorena Andrea, Sienna King, Alan Menken, Marc Platt and John DeLuca attend the World Premiere of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Monday, May 8, 2023
(photo: Alex J. Berliner/ABImages)
“The Little Mermaid” is the beloved story of Ariel, a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. The youngest of King Triton’s daughters and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea and, while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. While mermaids are forbidden from interacting with humans, Ariel must follow her heart. She makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land but ultimately places her life – and her father’s crown – in jeopardy.
The film stars singer and actress Halle Bailey (“grown-ish”) as Ariel; Jonah Hauer-King (“A Dog’s Way Home”) as Eric; Tony Award® winner Daveed Diggs (“Hamilton”) as the voice of Sebastian; Awkwafina (“Raya and the Last Dragon”) as the voice of Scuttle; Jacob Tremblay (“Room”) as the voice of Flounder; Noma Dumezweni (“Mary Poppins Returns”) as The Queen; Art Malik (“Homeland”) as Sir Grimsby; with Oscar® winner Javier Bardem (“No Country for Old Men,” “Being the Ricardos”) as King Triton; and two-time Academy Award® nominee Melissa McCarthy (“Can You Ever Forgive Me?” “Bridesmaids”) as Ursula. “The Little Mermaid” is directed by Oscar® nominee Rob Marshall (“Chicago,” “Mary Poppins Returns”) with a screenplay by two-time Oscar nominee David Magee (“Life of Pi,” “Finding Neverland”). The songs feature music from multiple Academy Award® winner Alan Menken (“Beauty and the Beast,” “Aladdin”) and lyrics by Howard Ashman, and new lyrics by three-time Tony Award® winner Lin-Manuel Miranda (“Hamilton,’ “In the Heights”). The film is produced by two-time Emmy® winner Marc Platt (“Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert,” “Grease Live!”), Miranda, two-time Emmy winner John DeLuca (“Tony Bennett: An American Classic”), and Rob Marshall, with Jeffrey Silver (“The Lion King”) serving as executive producer.
You can get tickets for Disney’s The Little Mermaid here.
Mickey’s PhilharMagic Receives New Banners Mickey’s PhilharMagic Receives New Banners. Prior to the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary, we saw crews doing significant refurbishments in the Fantasyland section of Magic Kingdom. As the 50th started in October 2021, fantasyland looked almost brand new. Disney did such a fantastic job with the painting, cleaning, and just overall maintenance.
New Star Wars Pandora Charms Spotted At Disney Springs! Add an out of this world touch to your style with the new Star Wars Pandora Charms! We found 4 different designs at World of Disney in Disney Springs that you will love, you can also check out Pandora.net to find them.
Ranking The Top 5 Walt Disney World Attraction Queues Walt Disney World Resort is famous for its immersive attractions, stunning theming, and world-class entertainment. In true Disney fashion, they have extended this magic to the attraction queues.
New Alice In Wonderland Vera Bradley Collection At Disney Springs! A new Alice in Wonderland Vera Bradley Collection is now available at Disney Springs and Vera Bradley.com! The whole collection is gorgeous filled with whimsical artwork and magical colors, there are bags, backpacks, home decor, kitchenware and more, take a look
Disney Plans on Simplifying the Genie+ and Lightning Lane Experience
Walt Disney World is planning on simplifying the Genie+ and Lightning Lane experience in 2024! This announcement came along with a lot of other updates yesterday.
Disney heard from guests that they would like ways to plan with Disney Genie+ service and individual Lightning Lane selections before the day of their park visit, and they are working on ways guests may do this for visits in 2024. The goal is to give guests the opportunity to spend less time planning in the park and more time enjoying their visit with friends and family.
Guests have been disappointed with how much screen time is required to us Disney Genie+ in the parks. Many want to be able to put their phones away and enjoy being in the moment with family and friends. Disney has realized this is an issue for many guests and is working on a positive change.
Disney hasn’t shared any specifics but will release more information at a later date. Stay tuned!
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Early Entry and Extended Evening Theme Park Hours Will Continue into 2024
Disney recently released a lot of updates for Disney World in 2024. One update shared that Early Entry and Extended Evening Theme Park Hours will remain for Disney World Resort guests into 2024.
For those planning to stay at a Disney Resort hotel, Disney will continue to offer the popular early theme park entry for visits through 2024 – every day, across all four theme parks. This great benefit gives you a jump start on your day. Guests are able to enter the parks 30 minutes before regular operating hours.
For those staying at Disney Deluxe Resorts and Deluxe Villas, Disney will also continue to offer extended evening hours on select dates at select parks through 2024. Early theme park entry and extended evening hours require valid theme park admission and a Resort ID.
Want to plan your 2024 Disney World vacation? Contact me today! I am a travel agent with Destinations to Travel, my services are free, and I’d love to help you plan a magical vacation!
New Disney100 Cotton Candy Spotted at Walt Disney World. The Disney 100 Years of Wonder is ongoing at Parks around the world. Here at Walt Disney World, it took a little time before we started seeing the Disney100 celebration due to the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary ending, but now we are starting to see it take over the parks with merchandise and logos on everything we buy.
Our love of Disney snacks and treats is well known, and one of our favorites is buying a bag of cotton candy from Main Street Confectionary on our way out of Disney’s magic kingdom. We love eating the soft pillowy cotton candy on our monorail trip or ferry trip back to our car.
Now the Disney100 logo is on the pink bags of cotton candy sold at the parks. It may be on the blue cotton candy also, but we only saw the blue one with the 50th-anniversary bag.
Later this year, join us at EPCOT as we celebrate you—our fans and all the Guests who have delighted in our Disney stories.
We’ll also pay tribute to the brilliant storytellers who create Disney magic through exhilarating and heartwarming experiences. They’re transforming EPCOT into a park of limitless possibilities—brimming with new wonders for you to discover,
Drunk Guest Attacks EPCOT Cast Member and Tries to Sneak Backstage. Here we go again. Another story of a drunk person acting out. The only difference this time is we know the defendant woke up the next morning with regret and fully cooperated with authorities. Unfortunately, at the end of the day that was not enough to keep Disney from trespassing on them.
Taking things out on Cast Members needs to stop! Cast members are there to just do the job they are assigned to do. They do not make the rules, they just keep us safe and help us follow the rules. So please, I am sure all of us are sick to our stomachs hearing of another Cast member being assaulted for just doing their job.
Drunk Guest Attacks EPCOT Cast Member and Tries to Sneak Backstage
On Friday, February 10, 2023, at 1743 hours, I, Deputy Gallon, responded to Walt Disney World Epcot in reference to an altercation between a cast member and guest, which occurred on the previous evening. Upon my arrival, I met with the victim and witness. As a result of my investigation, I developed probable cause to make an arrest for aggravated assault, battery, and trespass after warning.
A male guest, later identified as Patrick Brendan Delehanty, at the World Showcase Promenade, between the Mexico Bridge and Disney Traders.
Patrick was laying outside on the ground in the rain. offered to assist a male friend who was with Patrick. While waiting for a wheelchair, Patrick became aggressive, getting to his feet, and shouting. Next Patrick picked up a stanchion, attempting to swing or throw it at who was in fear of being struck.
The stanchion picked up by Patrick was tethered to a second stanchion, preventing him from striking with it. Patrick picked up the stanchion a second time, before slamming it to the ground. Next, Patrick picked up a table and threw it over a nearby waist-high fence.
As was trying to redirect other cast members away from the area, Patrick came up to his left side and struck him across the face with his hand. Patrick pushed their head back on the follow-through. Patrick continued to yell as an additional cast member arrived on the scene. Patrick then took off running to a backstage area in Mexico, attempting to get into one of the buildings.
I responded to the Coronado Springs Resort, where Patrick and his family had a reservation. I made contact with Patrick at room 6562. I walked him back to my vehicle, where he agreed to speak with me, post-Miranda. Patrick stated he had been in Epcot the previous night with a friend, where he had consumed alcohol. He recalled to a pub with a friend, however, he stated he had no recollection of the events of the previous night (roughly 1930 hours), until the next morning, at approximately 0400 hours. Patrick had no recollection of the events the night before.
Charge of trespass after warning on behalf of the Walt Disney World company. I transported Patrick to the Orange County jail without issue. He was fully cooperative throughout my interaction with him.
The cover is made from polyester and spandex, is easy to clean and features multiple slits on the left side for easy access to handles. Plus the all over pattern featuring Captain Mickey and Minnie, Goofy, Pluto and navy icons making it super magical!
It’s available in three different sizes so you will for sure find one that can fit your favorite suitcase.
