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We’re back at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Disney’s Animal Kingdom It’s time to lace up your hiking boots and go on a trek with us as we spot all the changes that have been happening since our last visit! Let’s get moving! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Attraction Updates First off, we had the pleasure of running into a newborn babirusa! She was on exhibit for her first time in the front of the park! Baby Bairborsa She’s only three months old and her name is Kirana — we rather like that name! Welcome to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Baby Kirana!!! We’re glad you’ve arrived! Rivers of Light Shortly after Disney’s Animal Kingdom reopened last month, Disney revealed Rivers of Light would not be returning. Now it looks like they’re striking the set! Rivers of Light Over by the Rivers of Light seating area, we noticed the shaman boats have now been completely removed from the docks. Kilimanjaro Safaris Disney World is working on quite a few construction projects at the moment, but this one missed our radar completely until yesterday. A new structure has been freshly built on the savanna! We wonder what it could BE?! Kilimanjaro Safari’s Structure The building can be seen near the end of the safari ride. It’s placed in plain view of guests riding the attraction. We’ll continue to monitor its progress and let you know if we find out what it’ll be used for! See more photos of the new building that’s being constructed on Kilanjaro Safari’s savanna here! Disney’s Animal Kingdom Food Updates Pandora: The World of Avatar If you work up a mighty thirst after soaring on the back of a banshee, check out Pandora’s ice cream cart! They’ve just added Angry Orchard to their assortment of liquid refreshments! Angry Orchard Added Cans of the hard cider will cost ya $9.75! Of course, you could also hop over to Satu’li Canteen and get a pint of Pandora’s exclusive Mo’ara High Country Ale on draft for $9.25 if you wanna be thrifty and try something a little more unique! Merchandise Update at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Pin Boards (Various Locations) Attention all pin traders! We’ve got some important pin board updates to share with you! The DinoLand pin board which was previously located next to Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures has been relocated to the Dino Institute Shop — that’s the gift shop you’ll exit through after riding Dinosaur! DinoLand Pin Board Here’s what the DinoLand pin board had “in stock!” DinoLand Pin Board Good news! Pandora has also added a new board this week! You’ll find it right outside of Windtraders — that’s the shop you’ll walk through as you exit Flight of Passage! Windtraders Pin Board Just think of all the pin trading possibilities a whole new pin board opens up! We’re excited for our pin trading friends who now have lots more swapping options! See how pin trading is different now at the theme parks here! Discovery Trading Co. Halloween merchandise officially arrived at Disney World this week! World of Disney has had the biggest selection we’ve seen so far, but Animal Kingdom was well-stocked too! Halloween Merchandise Animal Kingdom is also offering the limited-time Halloween tote deal! Buy any merch, and you can get a tote for $19.99! Halloween Tote Deal Here’s what the GOURD-GEOUS new Halloween tote looks like! Isn’t it a scream? Halloween Tote We’ve also seen a bunch of Nightmare Before Christmas merchandise flood the parks this week! We hit the Jack Skellington jackpot at Disney’s Hollywood Studios a few days ago, but today we found a new Jack cardholder for $14.99! Jack Card Holder We love how the Pumpkin King’s face is printed all over it! He’s very expressive for a skeleton, don’t ya think?! Jack Card Holder We were so hoping to cross paths with the new Leopard Print Loungefly backpack, and luckily we SPOTTED IT! Leopard Print Loungefly Backpack The gorgeous bag is encrusted in gold, brown, and black sequins and it’s a leopard print-lovers new BFF! Pick one up for $90! Click here to learn more about the new Leopard Print Loungefly backpack! Yak and Yeti Bhaktapur Market Over in Asia, we found some items we can’t even find in our grocery stores back home! To-go packs of Clorox disinfecting wipes and even spray hand sanitizer were being sold for some very reasonable prices! A pack of wipes only cost us $2.49! Clorox Wipes If you’ve been trying to get these cleaning supplies online, you know that’s a pretty good deal! It’s also reassuring to know if we run out of the wipes and hand sanitizer we brought with us, we can now buy some more inside Disney World — that’s if it doesn’t blow off the shelves before we need to restock! Read more about the hotbed of cleaning supply activity we found at Disney’s Animal Kingdom yesterday! One things for sure — we’ll be stocking up on pre-packaged candy with this SWEET deal we spotted! Candy Sale Most boxes of candy were buy one, get one 50% off! We’re going to have to come back with a bigger bag to carry around our sweets later this week! Windtraders We couldn’t believe it when we spotted even more new Pandora merch! Check out this new kids’ Pandora tank for $24.99! Youth-size Pandora Tank Top And for the ladies, we spotted this new Pandora ringer tee for $36.99! We’d love to sivako with this cute top! Youth-size Pandora Tank Top This new drawstring Pandora bag for $24.99 is perfect for stowing your valuables while you’re riding Flight of Passage! Pandora Drawstring Bag Last but not least, we also discovered this new Pandora reusable bag for $5.99! Pandora Tote Bag Well, friends, that’s all for this edition of What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom — until next time! We’ll be back with more updates for you just as soon as we spot ’em! Until then, check out what’s been happening at EPCOT this week here! Click here to read What’s New at Magic Kingdom! Which animal at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is your favorite to visit? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Animal Kingdom — Spooky Face Painting, A Halloween Cupcake, And The Rise of Skywalker Merch! Wish Avatar a “Happy Birthday” With This UNIQUE Cupcake in Disney World! What’s New Animal Kingdom: Fuzzy Blankets, the Return of a Photo Wall, And More! View the full article

While Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure are still closed and Disneyland’s hotels have asked guests through September 5th to reschedule, Downtown Disney, the Disneyland Resort’s shopping and dining district, is OPEN for guests! Downtown Disney! We took a little stroll through Downtown Disney to do a little shopping (duh!) and to see what’s new! Come along with us! Disneyland Construction Update Emporium OK, TECHNICALLY, our first big update from Downtown Disney is actually from the Disneyland Esplanade. While Disneyland Park is still closed with no reopening date, we couldn’t help but take a little peek through the gates. Disneyland gate And when we DID, we noticed that the Emporium on Main Street, U.S.A. was undergoing some construction! Emporium construction Of course, we couldn’t get a closer look at those rafters to see what was going on. And while we know that they’ve been working on the Avengers Campus over at Disney California Adventure, it’s good to see that things are happening inside Disneyland Park too! Downtown Disney Dining Updates La Brea Bakery Cafe After closing its doors along with the rest of Downtown Disney in March due to the global health crisis, La Brea Bakery has officially REOPENED! You can once again rejoice in carb-y options at La Brea Bakery Cafe, with their all-day brunch, which includes Pecan-Stuffed French Toast, Breakfast Croissants, and Blueberry Pancakes. Pecan Stuffed French Toast Due to regulations in California, La Brea is only open for outdoor dining on the patio. Their hours are 10:30AM to 8:00PM on Monday through Thursday and 10:30AM until 9:00PM on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Read more about La Brea Bakery’s grand reopening here! Downtown Disney Merchandise Updates World of Disney No visit to Downtown Disney is complete without stopping into World of Disney, and there was PLENTY to see there, because HALLOWEEN HAS ARRIVED! Halloween at Disneyland’s World of Disney We’ve already spotted so, so much Halloween merch over at Walt Disney World, but there’s some stuff that has a distinctive Disneyland flair to it! For instance, there’s this 2020 Disneyland Halloween kids tee, featuring magician Mickey, jester Goofy, and vampire bat Donald Duck sneaking around the jolly giant pumpkin that sits on Main Street! This not very scary T-shirt cost $24.99. Disneyland Halloween tee at World of Disney If your kiddo is more like us and knows Halloween is all about the candy, then this gray Halloween Tricks and Treats 2020 Disneyland tee is for them! Featuring vampire Mickey, vampire bat Donald, skeleton Pluto, Chip ‘n’ Dale as pirates, and jester Goofy as well as a BIG kettle of candy, this shirt tells a story. And it can be yours for $24.99. Tricks AND Treats! Because no Disneyland event would be complete without a spirit jersey, we thought this sparkly orange Disneyland Resort Halloween spirit jersey was the perfect thing for fall! And, yes, that is candy spelling out Disneyland! How cute! Disneyland Halloween spirit jersey There were plenty of sweatshirts and long sleeve shirts perfect for the chillier Halloween season at World of Disney! Like this 2020 Disneyland Resort Halloween Mickey sweatshirt! Disneyland Halloween sweatshirt And if Mickey pumpkins are more your style, you’re in luck! This gray Mickey pumpkin hoodie is so cute! it costs $54.99. Mickey pumpkin hoodie This long sleeve Halloween Disneyland shirt may look pretty normal at first… Disneyland Halloween shirt But, there’s a secret on one sleeve… a happy lil Mickey pumpkin! This shirt is also $54.99. Look at that cute lil pumpkin! Nightmare Before Christmas fans can also find some holiday fun with this long sleeve Disneyland tee. Nightmare Before Christmas Disneyland tee It has Jack on one sleeve… Jack! …And Sally on another! This shirt costs $39.99. Sally! Can’t get enough Nightmare Before Christmas this Halloween?! That’s fair! This Disneyland sweatshirt with a pocket looks like your normal theme park merch from the front… Jack Skellington Disneyland sweatshirt But it also features Jack Skellington on the sleeve! Jack Skellington sleeve This very crazy sweatshirt is $44.99. Read about ALL the Halloween stuff we spotted at Disney World here! If Halloween isn’t your thing and FRANKLY you want to just get to 2021, we don’t blame ya! You can fast forward to the new year with the new the Disneyland Resort 2021 calendar! DIsneyland 2021 calendar This 16-month photo calendar features Sleeping Beauty Castle, Jessie’s Critter Carousel, Rise of the Resistance, and more favorite Disneyland sights and attractions! This calendar can be on your wall for $14.99. Is it 2021 yet?! There are also totally ADORABLE trinkets available! If you love Wishables as much as we do, you’ll be pleased to see these Wishables keychains, featuring Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Stitch, Ariel, Flounder, and a Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar. Minnie Mouse Wishables Keychain We’re pretty partial to the Mickey Premium Bar! Mickey Premium Bar Wishables Keychain These little cutiepies are $9.99 each! Read more about our new Wishables obsession here! We also spotted the Alien Remix toys at Walt Disney World and online, but they’ve landed at Disneyland as well! Is that a member of the Parr family or an adorable green alien?! Alien Parr?! These funky little guys are also $9.99. The Disney Dress Shop Halloween didn’t just strike at World of Disney, it came to The Disney Dress Shop too! Oogie Boogie Dress Get in the Halloween spirit with this Disneyland Halloween Spirit jersey, featuring the same crazy candy font on the back as the orange spirit jersey we spotted over at World of Disney. Disneyland Halloween spirit jersey And even though Oogie Boogie Bash was canceled over at Disney California Adventure, you can still channel the big ol’ bag of bugs with this Oogie Boogie dress! Oogie Boogie dress Check out Oogie Boogie himself on the bottom, which his roulette wheel. Oogie Boogie Dress This dress is PERFECT for the Halloween season, and will set ya back $128. Step right up and read about the Oogie Boogie dress here! Honestly, we can just FEEL the fall feelings in the air with all of this new seasonal merch, and hey, maybe we’ll pair it with an all-day brunch!! Until next time, that’s everything new we spotted at Downtown Disney! And here’s the REAL REASON you need to go to Disneyland right now! Are you excited that Halloween has arrived at Disneyland?! Let us know in the comments! Related posts: What’s New at Disneyland Resort — TWO New Menus, Delicious Funnel Cakes, and EVERYTHING Oogie Boogie! PHOTOS: First Look at a Reopened Downtown Disney at Disneyland Resort What’s New at Downtown Disney and the Disneyland Resorts: TONS of Wedding Merchandise, a Sparkly Galaxy Parfait, and More! View the full article

We literally do not have enough arm space to wear all of the fantastic new MagicBands we’ve spotted lately (but you know we’re gonna try)! Figment Slap Bracelet MagicBand So many characters and movies, from Black Widow to Black Cauldron, are getting their own specially designed MagicBands. And yes, Baby Yoda has one too. Now, we spotted another fun design has made its way to Disney World and it’s bow-tastic! Just a few days ago, we spotted a whole bunch of new slap bracelet MagicBands. At first, we only saw the new Minnie Mouse Rainbow MagicBand online, but now we’ve spotted her at World of Disney in Disney Springs. Minnie Mouse Rainbow MagicBand It’s so incredibly cute!! There are rainbows everywhere, and that rainbow castle even has a little adorable smile! Also, is that tiny sun winking at us? Minnie Mouse Rainbow MagicBand Minnie looks so happy, we can’t help but smile with her. Also, what mascara does she use because her eyelashes are fabulous! And the best part about this MagicBand? There’s a unicorn and cotton candy too! Minnie Mouse Rainbow MagicBand We also love that the puck in the center is decorated with Minnie’s signature red bow with white polka dots. Minnie Mouse Rainbow MagicBand This would make a perfect addition to the rest of your Disney rainbow collection! Grab this MagicBand at World of Disney for $24.99. Not going to Disney soon? Click here to check out how you can buy it online. Click here to check out more new MagicBand styles that we spotted in Disney World! What’s your favorite MagicBand design? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: News! World of Disney Has Officially Reopened in Disney World — And You Won’t Believe the WAIT TIME! Spotted: Sequined Minnie Mouse Loungefly in Disney Springs! Check Out All of This WICKED Cool Disney Villains Merchandise We Found in Disney World! View the full article

Ever since September of last year, Disney Skyliner has been taking us to new heights! Disney’s Skyliner Disney World’s newest way of gettin’ around will be celebrating its 1-year anniversary next month, and so far we’ve seen the Skyliner Toffee Flight Latte reappear at Joffrey’s (but this time at EPCOT) as well as some new Skyliner toys arrive in stores. And now it looks like even more Disney Skyliner merch is soaring into Disney World for the special occasion. We found the Disney Skyliner Dooney and Bourke bag is now being sold at EPCOT which we’d previously only seen available on shopDisney last year! Skyliner Dooney and Bourke Crossbody Bag This is the same bag we saw debut this summer online! The graphics on the crossbody bag closely resembles a Skyliner popcorn bucket which came out last year! Too bad the purse isn’t filled with delicious buttery popcorn, but that would probably ruin the lining! Skyliner Dooney and Bourke Crossbody Bag So far, the Skyliner popcorn bucket has yet to reappear and may not since it seemed like an “Inaugural year” type of dealio! But we’re totally stoked to finally have the chance to see this cute crossbody bag IRL which features Mickey and Minnie sightseeing on one side and Donald and Daisy on the other! Skyliner Dooney and Bourke Crossbody Bag We found the Skyliner Dooney and Bourke crossbody bag at the World Traveler merch shop in EPCOT for $198 and it’s been out of stock on shopDisney for some time. If you’ve got your sights set on getting one, you’d better hop on Disney Skyliner and fly on over RIGHT AWAY! See what else is new at EPCOT this week HERE! Have you taken a ride on the Skyliner yet? Let us know what you thought of it in the comments below! Related posts: The BIGGEST Time Wasters in Disney World — And How To Avoid Them! Sneak Peek! Check Out the MERCH Coming to the 2020 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival! ANOTHER New MagicBand Has Bibbity Bobbity Booed Its Way into Disney World! View the full article

Move over, Jumanji! There’s a new adventure board game in town! Jungle Cruise Even though the live-action Jungle Cruise movie has been postponed until next year, a bumper crop of merchandise based on the classic Disney attraction has flooded the parks — including THIS new board game that will make you feel like you’re sitting in the Skipper’s SEAT! In addition to our Jungle Cruise Funko Pop!, cookie jar, dress, Wishables, and water bottle, we can add another Jungle Cruise-themed goodie to our shopping list! The Disney parks version of the new Jungle Cruise: Adventure Game has finally been released at Disney World! Jungle Cruise Board Game Jungle Cruise: Adventure Game is made by Ravensburger and includes special event cards and deluxe game pieces you won’t find in versions being sold outside of the parks! Whether you’re a family of Jungle Cruise aficionados or you’re starting to wear a hole through your other board games at home through excessive play, this new adventure game looks like a fun escape! Jungle Cruise Board Game We spotted the Disney parks version of the new Jungle Cruise: Adventure Game for $44.95 at World of Disney today, so motor on over to Disney Springs if you’d like to add it to your board game stockpile! Check out these Disney board games so you’ll never be bored again! What’s your favorite Disney board game to play? Tell us in the comments below! Related posts: Grab Your Wallets — ULTRA NEW Frozen 2 Costumes Have Arrived in Disney World! What Time Is It? It’s Always “Snack Time” With This New Watch in Disney World! Do You Love Marie or Pluto? Then You’re Gonna Love These NEW Disney Pets Loungefly Backpacks! View the full article

I have spent more time photographing Cinderella Castle than any other single structure at Walt Disney World Resort, so I was very excited to capture the castle with its new royal color scheme. This time, I wanted to see how the new colors would transform some of my favorite vantage points that I know so well here at The Most Magical Place on Earth. Having spent several mornings now at Magic Kingdom Park photographing this new look for the iconic castle, I’ve come to know it quite well. I love how the new colors pop, how certain details – perhaps unnoticed before – stand out with the gold overlay, and how the castle “glows” now when hit by sunlight. There was one angle, though, that I could only capture during this special time. While the work was being done on the castle, the water in its moat had to be drained. Taking advantage of this rare occurrence, I arrived early one morning and was able to walk down into the moat and photograph the castle from a rarely seen angle. From this perspective, Cinderella Castle takes on a whole new level of grandeur. It was icing on the cake for me to photograph Cinderella in front of her namesake, just as the sun was coming up. She brought the castle’s new look to life in a way only a princess can. View the full article

“At present, Epcot and Animal Kingdom are outperforming Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios,” a new analyst note said. View the full article

If you’re looking to get outside and hit the links at Walt Disney World Resort, I’m excited to share with you that Walt Disney World Golf has come up with new ways to make your check-in process easier. With health and safety top of mind, Disney Golf, which is operated by Arnold Palmer Golf Management, recently launched its Park & Play Program, which responsibly speeds up the check-in process before you even start your round. Here’s how it works: Just book your tee time online and pay for it using a credit card. Then when you show up at any Disney golf course, in most cases your pre-positioned sanitized golf cart will be waiting for you and you can take it straight to the first tee. If you’re a golfer then you know that’s magic! Even if you have to go inside the clubhouse to check in or pick up some cool Disney golf merchandise, all of the courses have gone to contactless payments (e.g. credit/debit cards, Apple Pay, etc) as cash is no longer accepted. It’s just the latest effort by Disney Golf to enhance the golfing experience while operating responsibly at Walt Disney World Resort. As a remimnder, all of the other health and safety provisions at all of the Disney courses include: Face coverings are required in the clubhouse, restrooms and food & beverage locations.Bunker rakes, sand bottles and ball washers have been removed from the courses.Flag sticks can be left in the hole during putting.Single cart riding is available upon request.Social distancing guidelines for golfers and employees.Enhanced sanitization throughout the golf course and clubhouse.To learn more about the enhanced Disney Golf health and safety measures, and to book your tee time, including the Park & Play Program, visit www.golfwdw.com. View the full article

Coming Sept. 4 | Mulan | Disney+ View the full article

The Rohdes, Less Traveled - Bali Stone Carving and Disney’s Animal Kingdom View the full article

The saga of “The Rohdes, Less Traveled” continues! Thanks for following our little video series so far. We hope this next one is equally entertaining and informative! This episode digs into stone carving and the carvers of Bali, who have created a surprising number of statues that are seen throughout Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Stay tuned for more #DisneyMagicMoments like this as we continue “The Rohdes, Less Traveled” series in upcoming weeks. RELATED STORIES: The Rohdes, Less Traveled: Inside Design, Inspiration of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme ParkThe Rohdes, Less Traveled: Ageing and Patina in StorytellingView the full article

Do you know your Disney history? Hollywood Studios once had aspirations to be the next Hollywood East. View the full article

WonderWorks Orlando, an 'edu-tainment' attraction on I-Drive, is offering new programs for virtual learning and homeschoolers View the full article

Through Sept. 30, guests can book vacations at Legoland and make them all-inclusive for no extra charge. View the full article

Race Down the Thrilling AquaDuck! View the full article

Although Central Florida theme parks have reopened, some rides, shows and restaurants remain shuttered. So when an attraction debuts something new (no matter how small), it is something to cheer about. View the full article

For a limited time beginning August 21, guests visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios will get an early glimpse of scenes from Disney’s epic new adventure, “Mulan,” when a sneak peek of the film opens as part of the Walt Disney Presents attraction. As part of this experience, you’ll also be able to see a display featuring an original witch costume used in the production of the film, along with an authentic replica of a warrior costume and sword. Acclaimed filmmaker Niki Caro brings the epic tale of China’s legendary warrior to life in Disney’s “Mulan,” in which a fearless young woman risks everything out of love for her family and her country to become one of the greatest warriors China has ever known. When the Emperor of China issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the Imperial Army to defend the country from Northern invaders, Hua Mulan, the eldest daughter of an honored warrior, steps in to take the place of her ailing father. Masquerading as a man, Hua Jun, she is tested every step of the way and must harness her inner strength and embrace her true potential. It is an epic journey that will transform her into an honored warrior and earn her the respect of a grateful nation… and a proud father. Here’s a look at the latest trailer for “Mulan.” A beautiful Activity Packet, inspired by the film and created in partnership with Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment team, is also available. Download and print your copy now to enhance your experience with “Mulan.” You can start streaming “Mulan” September 4, exclusively on Disney+ with Premier Access. Additional Fee Required. View the full article

Music by Disney Society Orchestra, six characters are featured in new show at Hollywood Studios theme park View the full article

Tasked with creating a new signature image of The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, I wanted a shot that conveyed a feeling of foreboding, just like the iconic attraction itself. I already had a spooky nighttime shot I liked, but needed a daytime shot, as well (always good to have options, you know). It’s hard to make something look creepy on a sunny day, so the natural inclination is to wait for a cloudy afternoon, right? The trouble is, normally on a cloudy day the dark hue of the tower wouldn’t contrast enough against the sky. I basically needed the impossible: a bright, sunlit tower and a dark, creepy sky. Anybody who’s experienced summer in Central Florida knows the area can be prone to near-daily “sea breeze” thunderstorms that pop up in the afternoons, as winds from both coasts meet in the middle of the state. It means you can be in the middle of a thunderstorm half a mile from someone else who is enjoying a sunny afternoon, and vice versa. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror catches nice sunlight in the afternoons based on its perfect positioning at the end of Sunset Boulevard, and I found the angle I wanted by standing on a nearby rooftop. The secret to getting my impossible shot was watching the radar every afternoon and waiting until one of these cells passed just to the north of the park with dramatic clouds. Catching that exact scenario was easier said than done. More than half a dozen times over three weeks I drove to Disney’s Hollywood Studios when conditions looked promising, only to have the clouds shade the tower, break up and disappear, or pour buckets of water on my head, instead. Finally, the heavens took pity on me and all my necessary conditions lined up, with dramatic clouds behind a beautiful sunlit tower. The resulting image you see here perfectly captures the dimension of sight I was going for. Ready to take your picture-taking skills to the next level? Head over to the Disney Youth Programs Kahoot! page to learn photography concepts used by Disney photographers! View the full article

What do you get when you combine the thrills of a roller coaster with the splashy fun of a water slide? The answer is AquaDuck, the water coaster aboard the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy. Developed by Disney Imagineers, AquaDuck is an exhilarating water coaster that takes riders on a wet and wild journey up, down, around and off the side of the ship, through the Forward Funnel—on a daredevil 4-deck drop. Check out this “Ride and Learn” video to experience a virtual ride on this fun attraction and learn some cool facts along the way. To continue enjoying the fun of Disney Cruise Line at home, make sure to check these Disney Magic Moments and experience the tropical fun of #DisneyCruiseLife: #DisneyMagicMoments: Virtual Viewing: Disney Cruise Line’s ‘Tangled: The Musical’ If You Haven’t Tried This Chocolate Soufflé, You’re Missing Out! #DisneyCruiseLife at Home: A Pirate Life for You!View the full article

Carnival Corp. says it was the victim of a ransomware attack that likely got some personal information about the cruise company’s guests and employees. View the full article

Orlando Science Center adding historic aeronautics items. Think Wright Brothers, Apollo 11 View the full article

As the new school year quickly approaches, and many teachers, students and parents move to virtual learning environments, we’re excited to share that the popular ‘Imagineering in a Box’ program is expanding its accessibility and is now available with subtitles in additional languages – Spanish, Portuguese and French, with Chinese coming later this year. If you’ve ever wondered how theme parks come to life, Disney Imagineers from hundreds of career disciplines around the world share how they use a wide range of skills – from story development and conceptual design, to math, physics and engineering – that all come together to create immersive experiences. ‘Imagineering in a Box’ aims to ignite curiosity, inspire creativity and encourage innovation in the minds of students, teachers and parents alike. The free one-of-a-kind virtual learning experience, created in partnership with Khan Academy and Pixar, offers 32 videos for three interactive lessons and also includes an educator’s guide. Each activity is designed to be scalable, allowing for individuals to learn on their own or in an online classroom setting. Learners of all ages can join lessons in theme park design and engineering, experience a behind-the-scenes sneak peek of Imagineering’s development process, and even the opportunity to design their very own theme park experience! Click below to get started in your preferred language: SpanishPortugueseFrenchEnglishView the full article

We all know what a jungle Disney’s Animal Kingdom can be! Kilamanjaro Safari It’s definitely Disney World’s wildest theme park thanks to all of its furry inhabitants which you can meet while you’re “on safari!” But Disney’s Animal Kingdom is a wild place to go shopping as well! Their gift shops have been known to carry some unique items you won’t find anywhere else in Disney World like some of the new Up merchandise and Avatar stuff in Pandora. That’s why were excited when our friend discover.themagic on Instagram alerted us to this new Leopard Print Loungefly backpack they spotted at the park for $69.99! Leopard Print Loungefly Backpack We’re not really sure if you can call this thing camouflage or not since sequins tend to attract attention, but we’ll definitely be searching for it on our next trip to Disney’s Animal Kingdom! We’ll let you know exactly where we SPOT it when we do, so stay tuned! Check out Disney’s Animal Kingdom newest park-themed merchandise collection here! Are you a leopard print lover? Let us know if you’ll be seeking out this new Loungefly backpack at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in the comments below! Related posts: Tree of Life Alert! We Just Spotted a New Animal Kingdom Tees and Jewels Collection! The NEW ‘Up’ Minnie Ears in Disney World Are FILLED With Pom-Poms! Eight Lessons We Learned the Hard Way About Taking a BABY to Walt Disney World View the full article

You don’t have to imagine him anymore… Figment Shoulder Plush … because you can now have your very own Figment Magnetic Shoulder Plush! That’s right… the very same one we spotted in EPCOT recently is now available for online purchase through shopDisney! Bring Figment along wherever your imagination takes you, as a magnetic fabric disc enables our purple pal to perch. Figment Shoulder Plush And then, “Voilà! You’ve got a Figment…” on your shoulder! Check out all the Figment-y details here! As in EPCOT, the Figment Shoulder Plush is $19.99, and you can purchase him by clicking here to visit shopDisney. Click here to buy the Figment Shoulder Plush on shopDisney! Figment joins all sorts of new shoulder pals lately, like Remy, Bruni, and Pascal. (Pascal, by the way, is also available on shopDisney.) Which, of course, begs the question… which Disney character would YOU most like to carry along with you next? Which Disney character would you like to see as the next shoulder plush? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: It’s Not a Figment of Your Imagination! We Spotted a NEW Figment Shoulder Plush in EPCOT! NEW Epcot Experience Merchandise Arrives in Disney World! Here’s ALL of the Merchandise at the 2020 Epcot International Festival of the Arts! View the full article