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Greeting, friends! We’re on our way to Magic Kingdom for the day! Monorail We hopped on the monorail at the Ticket and Transportation Center this morning and had a chance to see how TRON Lightcycle Run construction was progressing as we zoomed by it in the sky! TRON Lightcycle Run is an upcoming attraction that will be similar to Shanghai Disneyland’s TRON Lightcycle Power Run. Disney World originally planned on delivering the major attraction in 2021 to celebrate Magic Kingdom’s 50th anniversary. TRON Construction Disney hasn’t announced whether or not its final competition date has been impacted, but officials have stated TRON Lightcycle Run will be one of the construction projects they’ll be picking back up in stages. TRON Construction Construction workers were present at the site today and were working on a structure towards the back of the attraction. TRON Construction The project still looks a long ways away from completion, but TRON construction appears to be moving forward nonetheless! We’ll keep you updated with the progress of TRON Lightcycle Run, but for now, check out the construction workers we spotted at EPCOT’s Space 220 Restuarant recently here! Click here to learn more about Disney World’s upcoming attractions! Are you looking forward to riding TRON Lightcycle Run? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Could TRON Bring FastPass Tiers To Disney World’s Magic Kingdom? TRON Lightcycle Run Construction Progresses in Magic Kingdom With New Exterior Track Installation! Construction Update! See What TRON: Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom Looks Like NOW! View the full article

A good face mask isn’t very hard to find these days! Enchanted Tiki Room Masks We’ve added a bunch of cute new styles on our DFB face mask collection and last week a ton of new Disney face masks featuring some of our favorite characters and attractions were released at World of Disney in Disneyland! Today it looks like some of the new Disney face mask designs have landed at Magic Kingdom! Let’s check out which styles they have in stock, shall we? Each mask we’re about to show you costs $6, including this enchanting Tiki Room mask we first laid eyes on last week and knew we HAD to own it! Tiki Room Mask We also spotted the Tie Dye Mickey mask which is totally GROOVY, don’t you think? Tie Dye Mickey Mask The Space Mountain mask has also blasted its way to Disney World today! We love all the stars and elements of Space Mountain this one has! Space Mountain Mask Ready to hop aboard the happiest cruise to ever set sail? Then we think you’ll be glad to know the “it’s a small world” Mask has finally docked at Disney World! it’s a small world Mask The Emporium also had plenty of Donald masks if you want to support the Number One Duck by wearing his signature duck pout! Donald Mask Hold the phone, ’cause we’re not done yet! SURPRISE! There are two new “Together Again” masks to choose from! So far we haven’t seen them at Disneyland AT ALL which makes these guys totally exclusive to Disney World right now! Together Again Masks We saw the new Together Again shirts when Disney World officially reopened last month and now there’s a matching blue Together Again mask… Blue Together Again Mask …and a pink Together Again mask to complete your entire “welcome back” look! These new Together Again masks are super adorable and even cuter in person! Pink Together Again Mask They’re also made of washable fabric and come in a range of different sizes to choose from. Pink Together Again Mask Keep in mind any special discounts cannot be applied towards Disney face masks and they cannot be returned! So far, we haven’t spotted any of the new character, attraction, or Together Again masks on Disney’s website, but to check out the face mask designs they ARE selling online, click here! There’s a new limited-time discount for Annual Passholders on shopDisney! Click here to learn more! Are you excited about these new Disney masks? Tell us which ones you’ll be buying in the comments below! Related posts: FIRST LOOK! The NEW Space Mountain Merchandise Collection Has Arrived in Disney World! One of the Most Colorful Spirit Jerseys EVER Has Made Its Debut in Disney World! Let the Quest Begin! New ‘Onward’ Merchandise Has Arrived in Disney World! View the full article

Just a few days ago, Disney released an assortment of MagicBand designs which are available for pre-order for Disney World Resort hotel guests and Annual Passholders. The new designs feature productions like Fantasmic!, Happily Ever After, and more. Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Among the choices is the new Mickey Rainbow Castle MagicBand, and unlike the other new additions, this one is not a Pre-Arrival Exclusive. In fact, we got to see it for ourselves today, as it is currently up for grabs at the Emporium on Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom! Rainbow Mickey smiles at you from one side of the MagicBand. Rainbow Mickey Castle MagicBand Rainbow Mickey Castle MagicBand And a Rainbow Castle decorates the other, surrounded by small Mickey icons and sprinkles of pixie dust! Rainbow Mickey Castle MagicBand I love the pop of red in the center. Rainbow Mickey Castle MagicBand While eligible guests can select it online at a special pre-order price, the Mickey Rainbow Castle MagicBand is available in the park for $24.99. Click here to find out more about MagicBands! Other fun finds from today so far have included the CUTEST new Winnie the Pooh hat. And we’ve got more coming at you from Magic Kingdom today, like a look at the latest TRON construction in Tomorrowland, and MUCH more… We’ll see you right back here real soon! Are you a MagicBand collector? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: One of the Most Colorful Spirit Jerseys EVER Has Made Its Debut in Disney World! We Spotted EVEN MORE Mickey Donut Merchandise in Disney World! Feeling Tropical?? These Disney World Palm Tree T-Shirts Give us Serious Summer Vibes! View the full article

Is there anything better than strolling the streets of Hollywood Studios with that old Hollywood music playing? Disney’s Hollywood Studios We’re not sure there is! Well, we swung by Disney’s Hollywood Studios to grab and update on all things cinema. Last time we were here we spotted some WACKY Mickey Glove Ears and we couldn’t find a droid we were looking for — what’s in store today? Here’s everything new in food, construction, and merchandise! Hollywood Studios Food Updates Trolley Car Cafe Obvi we’re starting off our Studios tour with the food updates! At The Trolley Car Cafe, we noticed a Cast Member standing towards the front with souvenir straws in hand. This isn’t major news since they’ve had souvenir straws here every once in a while but we’re so glad they’re back! Trolley Car Cafe The two straws they have available right now are the Mrs. Incredible and Jack-Jack Straws. So cute! Souvenir Straws BaseLine Tap House Over at BaseLine Tap House, we noticed some updates to the menu boards. Don’t worry, we can still snag the Bavarian Pretzel (YUM). BaseLine Menu Snack Cart Near Runaway Railway Remember that yummy Cream Cheese Pretzel we found at the Snack Cart near Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway? Sweet Cream Cheese Pretzel Well according to Cast Members, this treat is no longer available and they aren’t sure if it will be returning! No more yummy Cream Cheese Pretzel for us. Click here to learn more about the disappearance of the Sweet Cream Cheese Pretzel! Hollywood Studios Construction Updates The Disney Society Orchestra and Friends As you might have heard, Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage has been temporarily replaced with The Disney Society Orchestra and Friends. The Disney Society Orchestra and Friends We loved the fun tunes from the orchestra, but we sure did miss watching Belle and the Beast dance together. Want to see more pics from The Disney Society Orchestra and Friends? Click here! Rise of the Resistance There has been a slight change to the Boarding Groups for Rise of the Resistance. Now, when you snag a spot in the Virtual Queue, you’ll see an Entry Code in the My Disney Experience app. Rise of the Resistance Boarding Group As a note, Cast Members didn’t scan this code, they just scanned our MagicBands or cards. Click here to learn more about the Rise of the Resistance entry code! Hollywood Studios Merchandise Updates Once Upon a Time We noticed the SUPER popular Stretching Room Puzzle was available at Once Upon a Time for $29.99. Stretching Room Puzzle This sold-out SO FAST the first time we saw it! The Stretching Room Puzzle is SUPER popular. Learn more here! Baby Yoda Photo Shoot And finally, we noticed a change in location for The Child PhotoPass Magic Shot. It was right across from where we found it last week (near Droid Depot) so look around for a photographer if you can’t find it. The Child PhotoPass Opportunity According to a Cast Member, they switch up the location depending on crowds in the area. To see how YOU can take a pic with The Child, click here! And there you have it! That’s EVERYTHING new in Hollywood Studios today! We’ll see ya next time we have updates, and until then, STAY GLAMOROUS. Want to see more of the latest in Hollywood Studios? Click here! Will you be hurrying to snag the Stretching Room Puzzle? Or maybe you’re still vying for a chance to ride Rise of the Resistance? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: What’s New in Hollywood Studios — Lots of Verrines, New Pixar Merch, and $1 Cheese Sauce! News: Disney World’s Rise of the Resistance Reportedly Won’t Use Boarding Groups At Reopening UPDATE: Disney World Is CHANGING the Rise of the Resistance Virtual Queue Distribution Times View the full article

The global health crisis has brought along another major event cancellation in Disney World. Disney World’s Galaxy’s Edge at Night Disney Vacation Club Members get to enjoy lots of different perks — one of the newest being the Moonlight Magic events that give them after-hours access to the theme parks to attend dance parties, eat snacks, ride rides, and meet characters. We’ve already seen several of the events canceled, and now the rest of the scheduled Moonlight Magic events have been canceled for 2020. According to an update on the Moonlight Magic page, all Moonlight Magic events previously scheduled for April through the end of 2020 have been canceled in the interest of the safety and well-being of the Members, Guests, and Cast. Disney Screenshot We’ve seen several other after-hours events canceled as well, including Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Stay tuned to DFB for all of the latest updates about cancellations in Disney World and beyond. Click here to learn more about the Moonlight Magic events. Were you supposed to head to Moonlight Magic? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: Dance the Night Away with the NEW Moonlight Magic Dates in the Disney Parks! DFB Video: Latest Disney Parks News — CEO Shakeup, HUGE Refurb News, and MORE! What Has To Happen Before Disney World Reopens View the full article

shopDisney has come out with some seriously cute (and even some spooky!) new items lately! ©Disney Whether you’re looking for some Halloween fun, or you simply can’t get enough of Baby Yoda, there are TONS of new merchandise items appearing all the time! Now, Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can truly shop ’till they drop with a NEW limited-time discount on shopDisney! Walt Disney World Annual Passholders have been getting some great discounts lately including special deals in Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge, 30% off at Walt Disney World gift shops, and more! Now, Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can get 30% off sitewide on shopDisney by using the code “AP30OFF!” ©shopDisney If you have some trouble using the code at first, be sure to log on to your Disney account and try again! This is only going to be available for a limited time so be sure to take advantage of the special offer while you can! Just think of all the kitchen merchandise, Wishables, and MORE that you could get for 30% OFF!! We’ll keep you updated if we find any more fun special offers for Annual Passholders! In the meantime, happy shopping!! Click here to read about the adorable new BaubleBar accessories that were recently released on shopDisney! Will you be taking advantage of this special discount? Let us know what you’ll be buying in the comments below! Related posts: Celebrate the 65th Anniversary of Disney’s Lady and the Tramp with NEW Limited Edition Merchandise! A Buy One Get One Disney Plush For $3 DEAL Is Happening Online, But Only For TODAY! Disney World Vacation Hacks the Pros SWEAR By View the full article

GOOD MORNING from Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, where our first steps on Main Street, U.S.A. led us directly into The Chapeau! Magic Kingdom While you’ll always find oodles of toppers for your noggin here, our eyes were immediately drawn to this new (and completely adorable) Winnie the Pooh hat. Take a look… Winnie the Pooh Hat That’s right! The wearer (or at least, the top of the wearer’s head) can look just like that “little cubby all stuffed with fluff” complete with Pooh’s eyes, nose, and even ears! Winnie the Pooh Hat The fabric even resembles a perfectly plush Pooh! This particular hat is Youth-sized, so do bear that in mind. Winnie the Pooh Hat The cute cap is $14.99. While we found it at The Chapeau, you may also have luck at spots like World of Disney in Disney Springs or Mouse Gear in EPCOT and the like. We hope you’ll enjoy spending the day with us in Magic Kingdom, because there’s LOTS more to come! As Pooh’s pal Tigger would say… TTFN! Is Winnie the Pooh one of your favorite Disney characters? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: What’s New at Magic Kingdom — Valentine’s Day Treats, Lunar New Year Plushes, and SPACE Everything! What’s New at Magic Kingdom: A Missing Fan-Favorite Snack, TONS of Mulan Merchandise, and a NEW Cake Pop! Where To Find The Most UNIQUE Shopping in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! View the full article

Jungle Cruise starring Dwayne Johnson was supposed to come out July 24th, 2020, before it was postponed. Jungle Cruise Even though the movie isn’t coming out just yet, the Jungle Cruise merch has been pouring in! So far we’ve seen a gorgeous skipper dress, cookie jar, graphic tees, and a new piece of drinkware that lets you actually see the backside of water! Yesterday we told you a brand new collection of Jungle Cruise Wishables would be arriving on shopDisney today! Well, guess what, friends? They’ve finally arrived! Umm, kinda! ©Disney As of right this moment, only the Jungle Cruise Gorilla Wishables is listed online! ©Disney He’s sold without a blind bag and you can pick him up for $9.99 — the same price as the rest ’em! Click here to buy the new Jungle Cruise Gorilla Wishables! Somewhere there’s a skipper missing his hat thanks to this cheeky little monkey. We think he looks quite dashing with his “borrowed” cap! ©Disney As of right now, he’s the only piece of the Jungle Cruise Wishables collection that’s available on shopDisney. We’ll let you know when we see the rest of the Jungle Cruise Wishables sail over and since we’ll be at the parks today we’ll be on the prowl for all the hard-to-find Wishables at Disney World! It’s been a matter of hitting the shops at just the right time since these toys have been selling out super-fast as soon as they’ve been put on the shelves! Find out where we spotted the Toy Story Woody Wishables recently here! What do you think of the new Jungle Cruise Wishables? Let us know which one you’ll be hoping to get in the comments below! Related posts: You Can Snag FREE Shipping on shopDisney Today! Disney’s Dropping NEW Trina Turk Designer Minnie Ears TOMORROW! SPOTTED! New Millennium Falcon and Mickey Loungeflys Have Arrived Online! View the full article

Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video, and today we’re talking about what surprised us about Disney World’s reopening. Winnie the Pooh Frolicking Around! We know a thing or two about Disney World, but we’re all in uncharted waters with all the new policy updates and changes that came with the park reopenings. Even the pros can be surprised by Disney and we sure experienced a bit of the unexpected! Check out all this and more in our latest DFB Video. And if you love this video, there’s plenty more for you to enjoy over on our DFB YouTube Channel! By the way, have you subscribed yet? If you hit the button below, you can subscribe to the channel and never miss a single episode! Plus, you can get a full list planning cheat sheet for your Disney World vacation here! So check out the video and let us know: Let us know what surprised you about Disney World’s reopening. Related posts: DFB Video: 9 Things You’re NOT Doing Right at Disney World DFB Video: 8 Bizarre Questions You’ll Ask in Disney World! DFB Video: The Worst (and Most Likely) Places To Get Stuck In Disney World! View the full article

Most cruise lines won't be sailing from the U.S. until at least November as the industry agreed to extend its voluntary halt of cruising for a third time amid the coronavirus pandemic. View the full article

If you’ve looked for advice about your Disney vacation, chances are you’ve stumbled across the Disney Parks Moms Panel. 2020 Disney Parks Moms Panel ©Disney The Moms Panel is a group of Disney guests who are selected each year to help folks plan their vacations. Though the 2020 Moms search was canceled, the panel is making moves with a new name! Check out the rebranded panel — now planDisney. planDisney is a resource for hard-to-find answers about your Disney vacation. The website features more than 200,000 pieces of archived advice and the panel can help with questions about Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and Disney Vacation Club. If you can’t find the info you’re looking for, ask a new question! ©Disney The panel is made up of parents, grandparents, and adults without kids and are able to answer questions in English, Portuguese, French, and Spanish. Want to learn more about planDisney? Watch this video! The new home for the advisory panel is at planDisneypanel.com where you can ask your questions and browse advice. As always, stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney updates! Click here to learn more about the cancellation of the 2020 Disney panel search! Will you be reaching out to planDisney? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: The 10 Yummiest Disney Recipes To Make At Home This Week! Disney BOARD Games So You’ll Never Be BORED Again! What Has To Happen Before Disney World Reopens View the full article

The Walt Disney Company has had quite the fiscal year so far. Magic Kingdom You might remember the Q2 Earnings Call back in May that showed just the beginning of what the global health crisis would mean for Disney. And today, the Q3 Earnings Call brought us more outcomes from the unprecedented park closures, entertainment shut-downs, and cruise catastrophes brought by the last four months. Some of Disney’s segments — most prominently the Parks, Experiences, and Products segment — saw income numbers plummet. But despite billions in losses, Disney’s stock skyrocketed after hours last night. But why? As you can imagine, the pandemic had a hugely negative effect on several Disney segments and the company as a whole. According to Disney Chief Financial Officer Christine McCarthy, the company is estimating that the impact was approximately a hit of $3 billion dollars to operating income. Magic Kingdom Compared to 2019, the company saw a 72% decrease in operating income from approximately $4 billion for the quarter down to approximately $1 billion. This has also had a significant effect on earnings per share which are just $0.08 compared to 2019’s $1.34. Of course, the biggest hit was to the theme parks. Disney’s Parks, Experiences, and Products segment saw an operating loss of almost $2 billion compared to an operating income of $2 billion in 2019. Beyond that, McCarthy explains that the costs of restarting segments through the end of fiscal 2021 could total approximately $1 billion. Tree of Life But despite these numbers, Disney’s stock prices soared in the hours after the Earnings call. At market close (prior to the report and call), prices were sitting at 117.29. Now, they’re up another 5.02, sitting at 122.31 at the time of writing. So what made this call a POSITIVE one for stockholders? Let’s take a look. Disney Stock cost graph 8-4-20 Disney+ is winning worldwide. First of all, Disney+ has been a major win for the company. Disney CEO Bob Chapek notes, “Despite the ongoing challenges of the pandemic, we’ve continued to build on the incredible success of Disney+ as we grow our global direct-to-consumer businesses.” © Disney And the success of Disney+ HAS been incredible. As of the end of the quarter, Disney+ had 57.5 million paid subscribers. Now, the service has surpassed 60.5 million paid subscribers globally. Disney+ is exceeding projections in every major market, and by the end of the year, the service will expand even further. The World According to Jeff Goldblum ©Disney Chapek explained that he not only believes they will be able to sustain the levels of growth they’re seeing but that they will go beyond them. He explained that the company isn’t planning to rest on their already-produced laurels. The company has found that new content brings in new subscribers, increases engagement, and retains subscribers. With anticipated content on the horizon — Marvel shows, The Mandalorian, and now the premiere access release of Mulan — Chapek expects new content to propel viewership and growth. Click here to learn about how YOU can watch Mulan on Disney+! Walt Disney World is still operating at a “net positive contribution level.” Another pro noted on the call for investors is that Walt Disney World is operating at a “net positive contribution level” since it has reopened. McCarthy explained that they had projected a higher upside, but health concerns in Florida have caused revenues to exceed variable costs to a lesser extent than expected (that means they’re not making as much from the parks as they thought they would). Still, Disney is reporting that “net positive contribution,” even at current attendance levels. EPCOT Chapek explained that they are welcoming numbers of guests that are pretty close to the percentage of the park they can fill each day with social distancing guidelines. Attendance is currently around 50% locals and 50% travelers, so the company has made adjustments to account for the fact that fewer people are traveling than expected by increasing park availability for locals — many of whom are Annual Passholders. Magic Kingdom Chapek and McCarthy agree that the parks will be in good shape once health concerns level out in Florida and as regular travel patterns to Orlando pick up again. The net positive contribution level and shiny outlook on the coming months may read as a boon for some shareholders. Want to see who is going to Disney World right now? Click here! The company has “excessive” $23 billion in cash set aside, partially as insurance. Beyond that, the company is extremely liquid with around $23 billion sitting on its balance sheet as cash. That amount accounts for a lot, so much so that one analyst on the call even called it “excessive.” McCarthy explained, “We remain laser-focused on prudently managing our cash outflows and preserving liquidity.” Magic Kingdom Essentially, the Disney company is taking a very conservative approach to managing liquidity — so that the money (in this case $23 billion) is there if they need it. McCarthy explained that they were able to raise that money in March and April with favorable interest rates, when there was little visibility into how long the fiscal aspects of the global health crisis would continue. Grand Floridian Resort Ultimately, the money is there “just in case.” McCarthy called it something like an insurance policy in case we see the effects of the global health crisis continue for a while. The stance is that a lack of liquidity can destroy a company, so Disney has taken an aggressive approach in ensuring liquidity. And many investors may see this as a solid foundation in an uncertain time. Significant cost-cutting in the quarter was a benefit to the bottom line. The executives on the call were also able to tout success with significant cost-cutting in the quarter. Overall, Disney is spending $700 million less than in 2019 on capital spending projects, including lower spending at domestic parks and resorts. Disney’s BoardWalk Inn McCarthy explained that the company did a great job with cost mitigation on opening the parks. Part of this was the furlough of over 100,000 people. As you can imagine, they will be spending more on labor in the fourth quarter as many of these Cast Members return to work. Still, Disney’s effective and swift action at the beginning of the crisis, and the resulting numbers, presents as a good sign for investors. Disney will continue to take an aggressive approach with the direct-to-consumer segment after seeing great success so far. And finally, Chapek assured during the call that the prioritization of the Direct-to-Consumer Segment would continue, especially following the amazing success of Disney+ and other platforms. In fact, the global reach of all subscriber services owned by Disney has resulted in over 100 million paid subscriptions. ©Disney In Chapek’s words, “We’ve been very focused on advancing and growing our direct-to-consumer business which we see as our top priority and key to the future of our company.” It seems this aggressive approach will continue as well. Not only is Disney looking to continue growth with Disney+, but they are introducing a new Star-branded general entertainment offering into the market in 2021. Promises of growth are certainly attractive provided Disney can deliver. ©Disney/Marvel Overall, the call held a tone of optimism in reference to the coming quarters and years for the Walt Disney Company. In fact, despite billions of dollars of losses, there was very little negative noted on the call. Chapek said, “Personally, I am as optimistic as I could be about our way forward,” and the rise in stock prices show that some investors feel the same. Click here to learn more about the state of Disney’s finances. What are your thoughts about the Q3 Earnings Call? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: NEWS! New Film Release Dates Announced For Mulan, Jungle Cruise, Black Widow, and More! What Has To Happen Before Disney World Reopens 10 Things That Might Start to Make Up for Your Canceled Disney Vacation! View the full article

Planning a Disney vacation is a bit different these days. To answer all the questions you may have, check out planDisney for authentic advice from experienced Disney parks guests. Formerly known as the Disney Parks Moms Panel, planDisney is the go-to resource for all your Disney vacation planning needs. Whether you have one specific question or you don’t know where to begin, the planDisney panelists can help. With a searchable archive of more than 200,000 pieces of advice, there is no question too big or too specific for this group of specialists. They are up to speed on all the latest information to help even the most seasoned Disney guests. Selected through a comprehensive search process, the panel is comprised of moms, dads, grandparents and adults without kids. They are doctors, lawyers, teachers, entrepreneurs, yoga instructors and, most importantly, Disney guests. They’re a passionate group with years of personal experiences planning their own Disney vacations, and they are excited and looking forward to sharing advice and tips with you! How does it work? Whether you’re looking for information about recent changes and updated policies, tips for using the Disney Park Pass reservation system as an Annual Pass holder or how to make dining reservations, our panelists are here for you. To receive a personalized answer, Disney vacationers can submit their questions at planDisneypanel.com. Panelists will answer questions about Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, Disney Cruise Line and Disney Vacation Club membership. Our panelists come from across the world, so you can find answers in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese. Not really sure what to ask? Peruse our easy-to-navigate question content that houses thousands of responses to some of the most popular vacation-planning questions. You can also visit our ready-to-browse “Panel Extras” page, providing additional resources to explore, including a library of videos, quick tips, top 10 lists, blog posts and more. In addition, the “Saved Answers” feature lets you star your favorite responses to easily reference later, or you can swing by the “Meet the Panel” page to learn more about the planDisney panelists. You can even ask questions to a specific panelist, who might have a vacation style similar to yours. There is a great deal of information and tools awaiting you at planDisneypanel.com – new name, same great advice! Panelists have received/will receive a Walt Disney World® Resort, Disneyland® Resort or Disney Cruise Line® vacation for panelist and up to three family members and/or park tickets for their planDisney panel participation. The views expressed on plandisneypanel.com are those of the panelists, who are independent contractors. These views are not intended to reflect the opinions of Disney Destinations, its affiliates, its management, its agents or its employees and have not been reviewed or approved by Disney Destinations prior to posting. View the full article

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Florida residents can buy a two-park pass to Universal Orlando through Sept. 30 and return as much as they like through Dec. 24. View the full article

Don't despair: Orlando's arts scenes has great things ahead including Wanzie's "Ladies of Eola Heights," a gender-bending concert, a celebration of Gabriel Preisser's Grammy and (finally) Cirque du Soleil's "Drawn to Life." View the full article

At this point, you could have an entire wardrobe made up of Baby Yoda clothes! Baby Yoda Tank There are Baby Yoda leggings, Baby Yoda hats, Baby Yoda backpacks, Baby Yoda T-shirts, and Baby Yoda shoulder plushes. And you can wear ALL of that while lounging around on your Baby Yoda bedsheets, drinking soup from a Baby Yoda mug, and playing with some Baby Yoda toys!!! PHEW! Do you STILL need more of The Child in your life?! ©Sideshow Collectibles If so, Disney has a NEW Baby Yoda item for you. Introducing… The Child Spirit Jersey for Adults. ©shopDisney This new spirit jersey is available online at shopDisney and sells for $69.99. How is it different from that other Mandalorian spirit jersey, you ask? This one is white, features a very cartoon-y looking The Child on it in his little pod, and says “The Bounty” on the back in a Baby Yoda green font. ©shopDisney Meanwhile, the original Baby Yoda/The Mandalorian spirit jersey is green and says “Star Wars: The Mandalorian” on the back. Baby Yoda Spirit Jersey Want to match with your own child? As long as that child is a doggo, you’re good to go! shopDisney also has The Child Spirit Jersey for Dogs for $34.99, and it features the same design. Just, you know, shrunk down for your four-legged friend! ©shopDisney Between this and those Baby Yoda baby outfits, you can have the whole family rocking some The Child-inspired looks! Sounds perfect for a Baby Yoda photo opp at Hollywood Studios, if you ask us! We spotted even MORE new Baby Yoda merch at Disney World this week — check it out here! Do you LOVE Baby Yoda merch? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Stop the Presses! These NEW Baby Yoda MagicBands, Phone Cases, and MORE Are MUST-Gets For Mandalorian Fans! This Is the Baby Yoda Merchandise You Never Knew You Needed! We Spotted Another Baby Yoda Toy at Disney World Today — And This One Talks! View the full article

Disneyland opened on July 17th, 1955, so this year marks the 65th anniversary of Walt Disney’s original theme park. Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland While Disneyland itself remains closed, some of Downtown Disney’s restaurants and stores have reopened and new Disneyland 65th Anniversary merch has been released at World of Disney and online. Recently, we told you about an auction house that would be presenting, “Disneyland: The First 65 Years,” a sale of over 1,000 artifacts from Disney’s history! Van Eaton Galleries in Sherman Oaks, California, will be hosting the live auction on August 15th and August 16th and there are many, MANY unusual Disneyland items to bid on! ©Van Eaton Friend of the blog, Heather Sievers, went down to Van Eaton’s showroom where many of the items up for auction are being displayed. She had her camera handy and took LOTS of great photos for us so we could all pretend like we were THERE with her! Umm, how much do you think that Splash Mountain sign in the background of this pic is going to go for?! With the ride slated to become a new Princess and the Frog-themed attraction, this little piece of memorabilia will be quite the collector’s item someday! Disneyland Auction Heather also got up close and personal with the mailbox we saw advertised in the auction’s catalog! How cool would it be to use this item as your actual mailbox at your house? Disneyland Mailbox For Haunted Mansion peeps, she spotted several spooky pieces of memorabilia including the Club 33 exclusive 50th-anniversary Haunted Mansion tiki glasses, swizzle sticks, and coasters that came out last year. Haunted Mansion Items There’s even one of the Stretching Room portraits and a Haunted Mansion butler costume up for grabs! Haunted Mansion Items Check out this weathered-looking tombstone! It’s a little hard to make out who it belongs to, but what a cool Haunted Mansion piece to add to your crypt! Haunted Mansion Tombstone If you’re shopping for something a little less macabre, there are all sorts of vintage souvenirs and ephemera to bid on too! Check out this super-mod Disneyland ashtray featuring a map of the park. Disneyland Ashtray Heather had her eyes set on this Mid Century tin Disneyland globe. One of the writers on our team was actually lucky enough to stumble across this rare find at a toy fair a few years ago! Can’t wait to see what this one goes for! Disneyland Tin Globe There are so many cool collectibles and artifacts featured in this auction! Check out the Disneyland Hotel coin bank and measuring cup in this case! We’re also pretty obsessed with this vase which is designed to look like an original Disneyland popcorn box! Disneyland Items Well hello, big fella! This well-loved sea turtle is looking for a new home! We can’t wait for someone to adopt him. Do you think Crush would want to Turtle Talk with him? Sea Turtle We also spotted this spooktacular Hatbox Ghost figurine and faux carved pumpkin from Disneyland’s Halloween decorations. Disneyland Items Got some spare change laying around? How about sticking it this old-timey Matterhorn coin bank! We’re pretty infatuated with the artwork on this thing and you can even see the Finding Nemo submarines along the base of the mountain. Of course, back when this coin bank was made, the attraction was 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage! Matterhorn Bank This animatronic doll head from it’s a small world is a little creepy looking without its wig on, but it would be pretty incredible to own a part of the iconic attraction! We hope someone who wants to restore the retired gal picks her up! it’s a small world Doll’s Head Here’s another it’s a small world animatronic that’s also up for sale — this time with plenty of hair along with a fully-dressed body AND a tambourine! And LOOK! You can also bid on a retired it’s a small world wait time sign that was actually once used at the park! it’s a small world Items A couple of cool replicas from the swingin’ Enchanted Tiki Room are also on display including the barker bird from the original attraction as well as a classic sign! Enchanted Tiki Room Items Ever dreamed of owning your own Disneyland trash can? Now you CAN, literally! Disneyland Trash Can There are tons of original pieces of artwork including carvings, photographs, illustrations, props, and signs adorning the walls! Disneyland Artwork We could spend hours looking at all the Disneyland items that are featured like a giant gallery wall in this showroom! They even have some wacky odds and ends like a piece of one of the ride vehicles from Toy Story Midway Mania featuring Mr. Potato Head! We also spy with our little eye a Mickey Mouse-shaped egg from Disneyland’s Easter egg scavenger hunt and a piece of a “plant” the Alice and Wonderland attraction too! Disneyland Items Wanna go for a ride on Space Mountain without leaving your living room? Then you’ll want to bid on this ACTUAL vehicle that’s been retired from the attraction, that’s for sure! Space Mountain Ride Vehicle We’re guessing that Space Mountain ride vehicle will be fetching a hefty price, but you’ll find plenty of smaller, more affordable items that will likely sell for less, like these Disneyland figurines and lighters. Disneyland Items Being huge nerds for food-themed collectibles from Disneyland’s past, this retro paper napkin and popcorn box caught our eye! Disneyland Food Items We would’ve brought this Carnation Ice Cream Parlor place mat home right away, but to the highest bidder it must go! Placemat There are some swell-looking maps… Disneyland Map …as well as old menus from Disneyland’s restaurants! Disneyland Menu Okay, we might need to bid on some of these relics like this old Polynesian Terrace menu! Polynesian Terrace Menu There’s also an old menu for Fisherman’s Deck… Fisherman’s Deck Menu …and this one from one of our favorite Disneyland restaurants, The Blue Bayou! Blue Bayou Restaurant Menu If anyone asks you for directions to Disneyland, you can just point them to this old street sign! Disneyland Street Sign Walt Disney himself was a huge fan of miniatures, so we think he’d get a kick out of these models of the Mark Twain riverboat. We’re pretty fond of Frontierland, so these other Old West items might be something we’ll be bidding on! Disneyland Models Don’t worry if you can’t make it to California in time for the auction — Van Eaton will be accepting online, phone, and absentee bidding, so you can place your bids right from the comfort of your own home! Click here to learn more about how Van Eaton’s bidding process works and find out more information about this amazing auction! Have you seen Disney Legend Bob Gurr and his O.G. Mr. Toad Car parked in his living room yet? If not, be sure to click here! Which Disneyland item from the photos would you love to buy? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Four NEW Disneyland Discounts That You NEED To Know About Right Now! Review! We’re Hula Dancing to Disneyland Resort For the New SECRET MENU Liquid Luau Cocktail! What’s New at Disneyland Hotels and Downtown Disney: Peanut Butter Blondies, Sorcerer Mickey Cupcakes, and Class of 2020 Grad Ears! View the full article

We can’t believe how quickly the summer flew by! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in 2019 Fall is almost here which means one of our favorite holidays is right around the corner! That’s right goblins and ghoulies — we’re talking about the most spooktacular season of them all — Halloween! We’ve already told you about some super cute (and not-so-scary) Halloween Loungeflys which are now available for pre-order, Disney’s new Halloween merch as well as the new sinisterly delicious Hocus Pocus Toll House cookie dough! ©Disney But now it’s time to sink your teeth into these adorable Halloween Mickey and Minnie Funko Pop figurines which are now available online from Gamestop! Here’s Halloween Spooky Mickey looking his usual fang-tastic self! Pick this cutie up for $11.99! ©GameStop Click here to buy the Halloween Spooky Mickey Funko! We’re also quite enchanted by this Halloween Witchy Minnie Funko! She costs $11.99, and it looks like she’s floating in mid-air on her flying broomstick thanks to that clear acrylic stand she comes with! ©GameStop Buy the Halloween Witchy Minnie Funko here! We spotted both Halloween Mickey and Minnie Funkos on GameStop’s website, so swoop on over to pick them up today! Will you be buying these new Halloween Mickey and Minnie Funkos? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: First Look! Disney’s Releasing A BRAND NEW Haunted Mansion Halloween Collection! We Need Every Piece of Disney’s ADORABLE New Mickey Mouse Parts Collection! EEK! It’s Time to Pre-Order These Seriously Spoopy Loungefly x Disney Halloween Bags! View the full article

If you’re looking for some yummy Japanese eats during your trip to EPCOT, you’ve only got a few places to choose from right now. Japan Pavilion at EPCOT The 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival is currently underway which means you can swing by the Japan food booth for some Frothy Ramen or Tempura Donburi! You can also trek up the hill to dine at Katsura Grill, which is now serving a few new menu items including a Menchi Katsu Slider and Yuzu Miso Wings. For now, the rest of the Japan pavilion’s restaurants are still closed, but earlier today we noticed Teppan Edo was tinkering with their lunch and dinner menu! Teppan Edo Before the Closures If you’re not familiar with Teppan Edo, it’s a table service hibachi grill restaurant (think Disney’s version of Benihana) that sits above the Mitsukoshi Department Store. Chefs use a heated cook plate that’s built into the table to prepare fresh meals right before your eyes! There’s usually some theatrical maneuvers involving spatula twirling, dancing shrimp, and steaming volcanos made out piles of onions. Teppan Edo Needless to say, Teppan Edo would have to make some health and safety modifications before reopening, so we’ll be very curious to see how the dining experience will change. In the meantime, here are the changes they’ve recently made to their menu! Items Removed From Teppan Edo’s Menu: Wafu Ribs Shrimp Tempura Roll Sunomono Salad Golden Grape Calpico Banana Fizz Toji Kan Futsu-Shu (Sake) Items Added to Teppan Edo’s Menu: 6 oz. Filet Mignon, served with sunomono salad, udon noodles, vegetables, and steamed white rice for $38 Tsukiji Scallop and Steak Combo for $39 Tokyo Dining and Teppan Edo Waiting Area from Another Angle Teppan Edo shares a waiting area with Tokyo Dining which is also still closed at this time. We noticed Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria and Tutto Italia Ristorante tweaked their menus shortly before they announced their reopening over in the World Showcase’s Italy pavilion. Could this mean Teppan Edo is making preparations to reopen soon? We don’t know for sure yet, but we will be sure to tell you when we do. Check out these bizarre skincare masks we found at the Japan Pavilion’s Mitsukoshi Department Store! Do you enjoy Japanese food? Tell us which Japanese restaurant is your favorite at Disney World in the comments below! Related posts: Hidden Disney: Why Epcot’s France and Japan Have So Many Restaurants…And Canada Can’t Even Get A Quick Service FULL REVIEW of the Takumi-Tei Chef’s Table Experience in Disney World! Review! The Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen Returns To Epcot AND It’s Bringin’ A SUSHI CHRISTMAS TREE! View the full article

Since Disney+ launched last November, the live streaming platform has already surpassed 60.5 million subscribers globally. ©Disney By the end of the year, Disney+ will be available in 9 of the most major economies of the world. Meanwhile, the company already accumulated over 100 million paid subscribers across all of its streaming offerings which also includes Hulu and ESPN. In an earnings call that just took place earlier today to discuss the third fiscal quarter for the Walt Disney Company, CEO Bob Chapek announced Disney’s plans to launch a new general entertainment streaming service, which will likely be an international service, in 2021 under the Star brand it acquired from Fox. Chapek didn’t give us very many details about the new service including pricing, release dates, or which countries would have it. Disney also didn’t share if this new service would be marketed in the US. Instead, he stated, “Mirroring the strategy we successfully pursued with Disney+, the offering will be rooted in content we own from the prolific and critically acclaimed production engines and libraries of ABC Studios, Fox Television, FX, Freeform, 20th Century studios, and Searchlight.” Bob Chapek Rather than expanding its Hulu platform internationally (Hulu doesn’t have much brand awareness outside of the U.S.), Disney has decided to launch the new streaming service globally under the bigger and more recognizable overseas Star brand. Chapek also explained Star will not aggregate 3rd party licensed content like Hulu does and added, “In many markets, the offering will be fully integrated into our established Disney+ platform from both a marketing and a technology perspective and it will be distributed under the Star brand which has been successfully utilized by the company for other general entertainment platform launches, particularly with Disney+ Hotstar in India.” ©Disney Disney+ Hotstar, launched in India on April 3rd, 2020 as a conversion to the preexisting Hotstar streaming service owned by Novi Digital Entertainment, a subsidiary of Disney’s Star India. Two paid subscription plans are available for the platform including “VIP,” which focuses on domestic shows and sports-related content while “Premium” access features international films and television programs. “We’ve been very focused on advancing and growing our direct-to-consumer business which we see as our top priority and key to the future of our company,” Chapek also noted. By ramping Disney’s streaming capabilities with Star’s additional content, Disney hopes Star will be a stimulus for more folks to sign up for Disney+, increasing consumer engagement while helping the platform retain its paid subscribers. We will continue to keep you posted as we learn more about this new streaming service, stay tuned. Mulan will be streaming on Disney+ for an additional cost NEXT MONTH! Click here to learn more! Do you subscribe to any of Disney’s live streaming platforms? Tell us which ones in the comments below! Related posts: Here’s EVERYTHING Coming To Disney+ In April! Is The Future Of Movies…On Demand? Who Messed With the TV?! A Simple Answer For Why Your Disney+ Might No Longer Be Working! View the full article

We’ve been reporting from EPCOT to share the ever-changing details regarding food, merchandise, and construction with you guys. Spaceship Earth And we’re back today to do just that. Fair warning: we spotted lots of new changes and additions, so get ready!! EPCOT Food Update If you ask us, this is one of the tastiest places in the world. Here’s what’s NEW… Mexico Pavilion Looks like there’s been a bit of Churro change! Now at La Cantina de San Angel, instead of caramel sauce, you’ll be given a chocolate hazelnut spread. Wait! That sounds a lot like… La Cantina de San Angel …Nutella!! Churros and Nutella While we love some caramel sauce, we’re welcoming this new addition with open arms. You can read our full review on the dipping sauce change here! While we were here, we also heard a little tidbit about La Hacienda. La Hacienda de San Angel They’ll be doing indoor seating for cantina guests from 11:00AM to 2:15PM! Germany Pavilion Watch out, bier lovers! When we strolled through the Germany Pavilion, the bier stand was closed. Bier Stand But never fear! The pretzel cart remained open. And they just so happen to boast the same menu! According to a Cast Member, they like the have the pretzel cart open when the weather is nice and they open the stand when it’s raining out. Pretzel Cart We love a happy ending! Italy Pavilion Is it getting warm in here? The super delicious Italian Margarita has returned to the Italy Food & Wine Booth! Italian Margarita Now let’s all rejoice and take a sip. You can read our full review and get more details on this drink’s return here. We also noticed a tasty little surprise when we checked out the Tutto Italia menu! ©Pantina Group According to the Cast Member we spoke with, the Beef Carpaccio and Chicken Ravioli are new additions since they reopened! Sounds good to us. EPCOT Construction Update We’re sooo looking forward to all of the wonderful things coming to EPCOT. Here’s a look at how things are progressing! We’ve noticed some more work being done on the Play! Pavilion. Looks like there was a construction crew up working on a roof. EPCOT There certainly seems to be a lot going on behind these construction walls. We also took a look at the construction happening at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind! Construction Walls It looks like progress has continued after our recent construction update. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind And the exterior to Space 220 seems to be moving along. Space 220 Now if only it were time to see what’s inside! Read more about the construction crews outside of Space 220 here. There have also been some additions to existing attractions. Gran Fiesta Tour The Three Amigos are together again! Jose has finally returned to Gran Fiesta Tour. Read all about Jose’s disappearance and return here. We told you about the new safety procedures put into play on Living with the Land. Some of the boats had been equipped with plexiglass to act as a divider between guests. Living with the Land Boats Now, all boats have been installed with these dividers. EPCOT Merchandise Update When we say there was a lot of new merch at EPCOT this week, we mean it. There was a lot! Gateway Gifts It’s never too early to get into the Christmas spirit! These yuletide patches give a special holiday zest to your everyday clothes. Christmas Patches This 4-pack is available for $19.99. You can take a closer look at the new Disney Christmas patches here. Mouse Gear This E-ticket-inspired hat has us feeling nostalgic! Ticket Book Hat This super cool nod to Disney Parks history can be yours for $27.99. Check out the E-ticket hat here! Who wouldn’t want to have this little guy on their side? Remy Shoulder Plush This adorable Remy shoulder plush can be yours for $19.99. Learn more about the adorable new Remy shoulder plush here! Disney Traders Time to dress your little one in some serious Disney style! Dog lovers in particular will go barking bad for this youth tee, available for $24.99. ©Disney Uh oh! Stitch sure looks like he’s up to something! Bring this tye-dyed experiment home for $24.99. ©Disney Here at DFB, we’re all about the sequin! That’s why we’re all mad here for this Alice in Wonderland-inspired youth tee. ©Disney You can bring this tee home for $24.99. Take a closer look at these fun new Disney tees by clicking here. Norway Pavilion Remember when we raved about these Viking Ears at Norway Pavilion? Photo Courtesy of: @kimchris2009 Well, it seems they’ve already sold out! Fingers crossed, they’ll be back soon. Click here to check out Disney’s new Viking Mickey Ears. France Pavilion You won’t believe all the new merch we’ve spotted at the France Pavilion lately. C’est Magnifique! Here’s a peek at just a few of our fav pieces…Those macarons look tasty enough to eat! Brighten your kitchen with these towels for $9.99. Macaron Towels Love is surely in the air with this ADORABLE Mickey and Minnie tee, available for $36.99. Je T’Adore Tee Here’s a closeup of a crossbody bag, adorned with everyone’s favorite mouse, going for $29.99. Here’s the Back of the Crossbody Bag! This one is a need, not a want… You can see ALL the NEW France merch (there’s a lot) here! Canada Pavilion Check out that totem pole! You can snag this fun Canada tee starring Mickey, Goofy, and Donald for $24.99. Canada Shirt Talk about a hidden Mickey! Can you see him in this tee? . Canada Shirt This shirt is currently available for $29.99 Take a closer look at these cute new Canada tees here. And those were just the highlights! One thing we know about the Disney Parks…there’s always something new to explore. Keep checking back with us for more goodies. Wondering what else is new around Disney World? Check out our latest sightings in Disney Springs here. What do you think of this new merch? Let us know in the comment section below! Related posts: What’s New at Epcot: Regal Eagle Construction and SO MUCH Mickey and Minnie Clothing! What’s New in Epcot — Alex and Ani Bracelets, Boozy Caramels, and CUTE Christmas Sweaters! What’s New at Epcot: The Return of Gourmet Flavored Popcorn and the NEW Art of Disney Store! View the full article

When Walt Disney World reopened, we were introduced to a whole bunch of new policies and procedures. Magic Kingdom One of the biggest changes we’ve seen is the introduction of the Park Pass Reservation System. Thanks to today’s quarterly earnings call, where the Walt Disney Company discussed the results of its third fiscal quarter of 2020, we’ve got more news about how limited capacity is being handled for Disney World’s Passholders and locals. In order to enter one of the newly reopened theme parks at Walt Disney World, a Disney Park Pass reservation, in addition to valid park admission, is required. On several occasions, we’ve seen park passes for specific parks fill up on certain days for Disney World Passholders, only to then see more availability open up later! EPCOT During the quarterly earnings call, Bob Chapek, Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company, noted approximately 50% of the guest base at Walt Disney World is currently made up of guests who are traveling to the resort from a distance, leaving locals to constitute the remaining 50% (approximately) of the guest base. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Chapek noted that there has also been a higher than expected level of cancellations as COVID-19 numbers ebb and flow, but that every day the parks are pretty close to the percentage that they can fill. Chapek also noted that Disney ultimately gave more reservations to locals, which explains why more park pass reservations were recently released for Passholders! We assume this is meant to counterbalance some of the cancellations that have been made by other guests. Tower of Terror Christine M. McCarthy, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of The Walt Disney Company, also noted Disney expects demand to increase for Walt Disney World as COVID-19 numbers in Florida decrease. We’ll definitely keep watching the park pass reservation system to see how and if availability changes in the future! In the meantime, we’re off to buy all the Mulan merchandise in anticipation of the special release of Mulan on Disney+ in September!! Click here to check out the ULTIMATE Disney World Reopening Video Playlist! Have you visited Walt Disney World recently? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: There Are Still 9 BIG Disney Question Marks Before Reopening Day… . Here’s What You Need To Know. Will Disney World Add More Park Pass Availability For Passholders and Ticket Holders This Week? News! Annual Passholders Can NOW Make Disney World Theme Park Reservations! View the full article

At the beginning of July, Disney Parks Blog launched a DIY paper project to let Disney lovers build their own pieces of Disneyland Resort. So far that has included Main Street U.S.A., Disney’s “Magic Happens” Parade, and Sleeping Beauty Castle. ©Disney This collection is brought to us by Walt Disney Imagineering at Disneyland Resort, and is another fun at-home craft that Disney has offered while everyone has been at home. If you’ve missed the earlier releases, you can find out more about the first project here. And now, they’ve released Part 4 of the series! The newest addition to the Disney Paper Parks is the King Arthur Carrousel from Disneyland Resort. Not only do you get the iconic carousel, but you also get a horse-drawn trolley, guests, and some landscaping to complete your landscape. ©Disney This is absolutely free and can be downloaded from Disney Parks Blog. Once constructed, the carousel even and it will help complete the landscape of the paper Disneyland Resort. Remember to print the sheets in actual size, as well as you will need some scissors, glue, and other craft items to complete this activity. Check out the other Paper Parks they’ve released! Will you be downloading this activity and building your own carousel? Let us know in the comments. Related posts: The DIY Fun Continues with MORE PARADE FLOATS to Add to Your Disney Paper Park! Goofy’s Kitchen Updates at Disneyland Hotel! What’s New in Disneyland Resort: SO MUCH! View the full article

Disney+ has released lots of new and exciting content and there’s lots more to come! ©Disney Whether you’re a fan of musical theatre, animal-related films, or the Muppets, there’s likely something on Disney+ for you! Now, thanks to today’s Q3 earnings call, where the Walt Disney Company discussed the results of its third fiscal quarter of 2020, we’ve got some more Disney+ news! During this third quarter for the Disney Company, Disney+ launched in India and France, and made a limited launch in Japan! We now know that the paid subscriber base for Disney+ as of the end of the third fiscal quarter of 2020 was 57.5 million! As of August 3, 2020, however, that number has increased to 60.5 million! ©Disney WOW! That’s a lot of friends who share a love for all things Disney, Star Wars, Marvel, and National Geographic! By the end of this year, Disney+ will actually be available in 9 of the most major economies of the world! We also learned that the new live-action Mulan will be released for an additional price on Disney+ in September! You can click here to learn all about how you’ll be able to see Mulan soon! ©Disney While the launch of Disney+ in Japan is only partial at the moment, it is expected that once Disney+ is launched fully in Japan, it will see more demand there. During the earnings call, we also learned that the focus of the Disney Company for Disney+ at the moment is to keep investing in new and exciting content! ©Disney According to Bob Chapek, the current Chief Executive Officer of the Walt Disney Company, the key to getting even more Disney+ subscribers is adding new content to the service. With the Walt Disney Company earning 145 Emmy nominations across all of their content, some of which came from Disney+, we’d say the future is looking bright for the future of Disney entertainment offerings! We can’t wait to see what new and unique entertainment offerings premiere on Disney+ for us and our 60.5 million friends to enjoy! Click here to read more about what is coming to Disney+ in August! What is your favorite movie on Disney+? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Is The Future Of Movies…On Demand? THIS IS NOT A DRILL! Boba Fett Will Join the Cast of The Mandalorian on Disney+! Deep Breath! The All-New ‘Zenimation’ Series Has Arrived on Disney+ View the full article