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As sea turtles are often regarded as sentinels of the ocean, it is only fitting that World Oceans Day is followed by World Sea Turtle Day. Sea turtles captivate us and spark our sense of discovery for the ocean wonders beyond the waves. From the way they gracefully glide through the water – or in Crush’s case, cruise along the EAC- to how they suddenly appear on land after 30 years at sea to lay their eggs and renew the sea turtle life cycle, sea turtles symbolize harmony and serenity in an increasingly chaotic world. While all seven species of sea turtles are either threatened or endangered, there is much we all can do- and are doing- to save them. Disney Conservation Team Wildlife starts by helping the sea turtles in our own backyard – the beautiful east coast of Florida near Disney’s Vero Beach Resort. Our sea turtle field conservation program, begun in 2003, has grown significantly over the years. More than 50 cast members contribute their time and expertise annually, providing meaningful experiences for more than 40,000 Disney Vacation Club Members and guests. Since our program’s inception, we have documented nearly 17,000 nests from three sea turtle species and recently celebrated the millionth baby sea turtle hatched on our five-mile stretch of beach. As I write this post, sea turtle nesting season is in full swing here in Florida and the ladies have been busy! We are thrilled to see an increase in both leatherback, our rarest species, and loggerhead sea turtle nests. Check out our current nest numbers below! In these challenging times, Team Wildlife remains committed to our critical conservation work. Our small, but mighty team of scientists has been on the beach every day this summer conducting sea turtle nest surveys and marking nests to help protect them. .Based on the number of loggerhead nests we find in Florida, one might think that loggerheads are common. In fact, loggerheads are rapidly declining in many other critical habitats worldwide. We are fortunate that so many turtles nest on beaches near Disney’s Vero Beach Resort and we take our responsibility for conserving them very seriously. Part of our work is evaluating the many potential threats they face – like disturbance during nesting, coastal armoring such as seawalls, artificial light pollution on nesting beaches, plastic pollution, and bycatch and entanglement from fisheries gear. We even monitor our own sea turtle walk program to ensure that it doesn’t negatively impact our turtles. We are proud of our work on the threats to sea turtles, but know that we can contribute even more. We must take action individually, in our communities, and worldwide. And Disney is doing just that. We have outfitted Disney’s Vero Beach Resort with sea turtle-friendly lighting to ensure nesting females and hatchlings do not become disoriented on their way back to sea. Additionally, the Disney Conservation Fund has helped protect six species of sea turtles by providing nearly $4 million to support community conservation programs around the world including the TREE Foundation’s sea turtle conservation program in India, the Sea Turtle Conservancy’s Tortuguero program – longest running sea turtle research program in the world, and the Archie Carr Center for Sea Turtle Research at the University of Florida, which is working to reverse the decline of Florida’s sea turtles. (Credit from left to right: TREE Foundation, Sea Turtle Conservancy, and Alan Bolten) What can you do to protect sea turtles on this World Sea Turtle Day and beyond? Here are some ideas to get you started: Minimize your use of single use plastic, and dispose properly of all trash. All waterways lead to the ocean, and plastic floating in city canals eventually ends up in the sea. Turn your lights off at night. Even if you don’t live near the beach, many wildlife species like birds and bats rely on dark skies to navigate safely. Choose sustainably sourced seafood. If you’re not sure how to do this, download the Seafood Watch Guide app created by our friends at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.Share your love for sea turtles with others! Passion for nature is contagious. Learn more about sea turtles by visiting Disney Animals, checking out @DrMarkAtDisney for all things animals, science and environment, and following @DisneyConservation’s #BigBlueWorld series on Instagram to learn more about the conservation work we do and support in the big ol’ blue!View the full article

Two state-operated welcome centers opened to the public this week for the first time since March, while the coronavirus pandemic keeps two others shut down. View the full article

Learn to Draw Iron Man at Home | #DisneyMagicMoments View the full article

In honor of the reopening of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort later this week, I’m excited to bring you an exclusive step-by-step tutorial of how to draw Iron Man as seen in the Iron Man Experience attraction at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. Grab your arc reactor, a pencil or two and some paper to join Brian Crosby, Creative Director, Themed Entertainment from Marvel Entertainment for a how-to tutorial on drawing my favorite armored Avenger: For even more ways you and your family can enjoy Disney magic from the comfort of your own home, check out our latest #DisneyMagicMoments and our Learn to Draw Spider-Man tutorial as well! View the full article

The companies that built Iron Gwazi and the Ice Breaker roller coasters are among a growing list of vendors putting pressure on SeaWorld to pay its bills. Vendors filed about $16 million in liens in Orange County since April. View the full article

Key West workers have installed permanent rainbow crosswalks on the Florida island city’s main thoroughfare. View the full article

Shortly after the Disney World parks announced they were closing back in March, MagicBand orders were suspended. Animal Kingdom Lodge But with select Disney World Resort hotels set to begin reopening on June 22nd, MagicBand selections for future check-ins returned a few days ago! So, for guests with a future hotel stay in the books, what MagicBands are currently available? Let’s take a look! We can choose from MagicBands themed after characters and attractions, or a good old-fashioned plain color. MagicBand Options ©Disney There are Star Wars and Marvel designs available as well! MagicBand Options ©Disney We spotted some super unique (and adorable!) character designs — check out that Stitch! MagicBand Options ©Disney There are great options for Disney princess fans too! MagicBand Options ©Disney And if you’re looking to rep your love of Disney World in general, there’s a cool retro Walt Disney World design, and a gorgeous Cinderella Castle pattern! MagicBand Options ©Disney Keep in mind that the MagicBand designs are subject to change based on availability — so if you have a Disney World hotel stay coming up and you see something you like, be sure to head to your My Disney Experience account to make your selection! Here’s EVERYTHING We Know About MagicBands and Disney World’s reopening plans! Which MagicBand design is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: MagicBand Orders and Customization Are BACK Ahead of Disney World’s Reopening! NEWS! Disney World MagicBand Orders Are Being Temporarily Suspended 10 Ways Disney World Tricks You Into Spending More Money View the full article

If you ordered a Disney face mask, you might be getting it SOON! Disney Cloth Masks ©Disney At the end of April, Disney released a line of character-themed face masks for pre-order. A variety of designs were made available, including Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel-themed masks! The masks were available for pre-order on shopDisney.com. If you placed an order, you might be receiving it soon! We placed three pre-orders last month, and we received an email today saying that one of our orders is on the way! Disney-themed Cloth Face Masks ©Disney We weren’t able to pull up the tracking information, so we don’t have an expected arrival date yet. Also, it appears that only one of our three orders has been shipped at this point. But, if you did place a pre-order for a Disney mask, be sure to keep an eye on your email since they have now appeared to have started shipping! Click here to read more about the Disney character face masks! Did you place a pre-order for Disney Masks? And if so, have you received an email that they’ve been shipped yet? Related posts: The 16 Cutest Disney Face Masks We’ve Seen So Far! This NEW Inside Out Romper Has Us Feeling All Kinds of Interesting Emotions… Disney Just Released a Fly New Mickey Collection That’s Made With Recycled Plastic Bottles! View the full article

As Disney theme parks around the world prepare to reopen, other Disney experiences are also preparing to start operations back up. Hong Kong Disneyland And that means that Disney Cruise Line is getting ready to set sail once again! Though all sailings through the end of July have been paused, sailings of the Disney Magic are canceled into mid-October and and Alaskan sailings are canceled through mid-September, some ships are getting ready to cast away in August! And if you want to board a Disney Cruise this year, there are currently FOUR special offers for deals on DCL’s website. ©Disney Right now, Disney Cruise Line is offering 25% off staterooms in the Verandah Category with Restrictions on select sailings of the Disney Dream in September! ©Disney The cruises include sailings of the four-night Halloween on the High Seas Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral for sailings on September 6th, September 10th, and September 14th. Depending on your date, these sailings will be $732 or $752 per person, based on double occupancy. ©Disney Florida residents can also get some SERIOUSLY great discounts on cruises through the end of 2020 right now. Florida resident rates are available for select 2020 sail dates from Port Canaveral and Miami, for three-, four-, and five-night sailings. And when we say this is a GREAT deal we mean it! For instance, cruise fare for two guests is $1,550 for the November 28th sailing of the Very Merrytime Western Caribbean Cruise from Miami. ©Disney There are also Special Military Rates for select 2020 sail dates out of Port Canaveral for three- and four-night Bahamian cruises. For example, a three-night cruise on the September 3rd sailing cruise fare for two guests is $1,098. ©Disney And all you Canadians out there also get a deal! Right now, Disney Cruise Line has up to 25% off select sailings of a three-night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral or the September 10th sailing of the Disney Dream, which is a four-night Halloween on the High Seas cruise. ©Disney Whether you want to get a lil spooky on the high seas or just want to relax in the pool and hang out with Captain Mickey, you can do so at a discount! And while Disney Cruise Line ships are currently sailing, when they DO get back on the ocean, you know we’ll keep you updated! For MORE Disney Cruise Line discounts right now, click here! Will you be sailing on a Disney Cruise later this year? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: BREAKING NEWS! Disney Cruise Line Announces Vacation Destinations for 2021! DFB Video: 6 Best Ways to Get a Discount on a Disney Cruise! NEWS: Disney Cruise Line is Taking Extra Health and Safety Precautions Before Guests Can Board View the full article

We think the Evil Queen would approve of this villainous mug! The Queen at Storybook Dining! We spotted all kinds of interesting things on our trip to Disney Springs today — like delicious, fruity beers, and a gorgeous Alice in Wonderland tumbler! And something especially wicked caught our eye at World of Disney. Check out this awesome Poisoned Apple Color-Changing Mug! Color-Changing Poisoned Apple Mug The mug is inspired by the poisoned apple concocted by the Evil Queen in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. And when the mug is filled with a hot beverage, the black design turns green! Here’s a Look at the Color-Changing Effect! Plus, you don’t even have to visit World of Disney to grab this awesome mug — it’s also available at shopDisney! You can snag one to serve up your next batch of potion for $19.99! Check out pictures from The Coca-Cola Store in Disney Springs which reopened today! Do you own any Disney mugs? Let us know which ones are your favorites in the comments! Related posts: What’s New at Disney Springs: The Lightfloat, More ABC Disney Merch, and the Return of the Avengers! Spotted! New “M” (for MICKEY!!!) Cap at World of Disney in Disney Springs MORE Mickey and Minnie DONUT Merch! Check Out These Adorable New Beverage Floats in Disney Springs! View the full article

Earlier today, we told you that shopDisney had added a bunch of new merch to their website including some adorable Loungeflys and tons of new pajama sets! ©Disney Oh, and we can’t forget the ridiculously cute Baby Yoda Romper we also saw this morning! That thing is a HOOT! But now we’re back to show you even more ways your kids can dress up as some of their favorite Disney characters! That’s right — there’s a bunch of new Disney Princess dresses (with matching accessories!) online like this new Cinderella Costume for $49.99 – $54.99! ©shopDisney This gown is so flowy and lovely — we think it’s definitely fit for your Disney princess! Click here to buy the Cinderella Costume! And to match the icy blue hue of the dress, check out this stunning Cinderella Tiara for $16.99. ©shopDisney It’s so blingy and BEAUTIFUL! We love the little glass slipper accent the crown has at its center! To purchase the new Cinderella Tiara, click here! And to complete the look, here’s the Cinderella Jewelry Set for $19.99. The earrings have little glass slipper drop pendants… ©shopDisney …while the necklace showcases Cindy’s pumpkin-style coach! Click here to buy the Cinderella Jewelry Set! We also spotted this charming Jasmine Costume for $44.99 – $49.99. We love bright this turquoise looks which really reminds us of Princess Jas! ©shopDisney The costume is two pieces and this time instead of a skirt, your little princess can rock some “Jazzy” pants! Click here to get the Jasmine Costume! You’ll also want to pick up the new Jasmine Tiara for $16.99. We love the gold-tone look of this crown with all the faux pearls and blingy jewels! It looks like they might have borrowed a few treasures from the Cave of Wonders to make this beauty! ©shopDisney But this thing is no diamond in the rough! Buy the stunning Jasmine Tiara here! And neither is this Jasmine Jewelry Set for $19.99 which completes the look! Check out those incredible genie lamp earrings! ©shopDisney We also love how Rajah is featured front and center on the necklace, surrounded by jewel-tone sparkly rhinestones! Click here to pick up the matching Jasmine Jewelry Set! Okay, so we might have saved our favorite for last! Here’s the new Ariel Costume for $44.99 – $49.99! Just look at that trumpet skirt which perfectly mimics The Little Mermaid’s tail fin! ©shopDisney Now that’s what we call a mermaid-style dress! Click here to purchase the Ariel Costume! And of course, you’ll want to grab the matching Ariel Tiara for $16.99 which comes encrusted with lots of deep-sea treasures! ©shopDisney We love its iridescent shimmer — plus Flounder and Sebastian make a cameo appearance on the front! Snag the Ariel Tiara here! But don’t swim away just yet. You’ll also want to get the Ariel Jewelry Set for $19.99. ©shopDisney Those aren’t guppies — that’s The Little Mermaid’s BFF featured on each earring! Click here to pick up the coordinating Ariel Jewelry Set! And you’ll also want to pick up these lovely Ariel Shoes for $22.99! ©shopDisney These shoes are so dazzling — almost as dazzling as Ariel herself! Wanna buy the Ariel Shoes? Click here! We can’t believe how beautiful these new Disney Princess Costumes are, so check ’em out for yourself today! And if you’re shopping for even more Disney cute gear, check out these new Daisy Duck Loungeflys we spotted today here! Do you love Alice in Wonderland? If so, check out this new tumbler we spotted in Disney Springs here! What do you think of these new Disney princess costumes and accessories? Will you be picking any of them up? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: A Brand-New Disney Castle Collection is Coming to shopDisney SOON! Get Ready For An Earth Day Fashion Show Featuring Our Favorite New shopDisney Looks! SO CUTE! Check Out This Pretend Coffee Maker For Your Little Disney Princess View the full article

Our thirst is about to be quenched thanks to these two fruity beers we discovered at Morimoto Asia Street Food at The Landing of Disney Springs! Heigh-ho, heigh-ho, it’s off to Morimoto we go! Say it with us…POG JUICE! That’s right – that undeniable mix of passion fruit, orange, and guava juices we’ve talked about before is available in a boozy form thanks to the Tiki Gods over at Kona Brewing Co! We’ve been lucky enough to see spiked versions of POG Juice at Dawa Bar in Animal Kingdom and as a Frozen Slushie at Kona Island in Disney’s Polynesian Resort, but it’s always exciting when we see one of our favorite citrusy flavors in beer form at Disney Springs. Oh, my POG! The Hanalei Island IPA is a refreshing, fruit-forward IPA created in honor of the lush Hawaiian Island of Kauai. Fun fact: Hanapepe in Kauai was also the inspiration for the setting in Lilo & Stitch! Speaking of Stitch…This Might Be The Funniest Merch We’ve Spotted At Disney Springs! We also spotted the Yuzu Lager, which is a classic lager with a Japanese citrus twist. Who, me? No, Yuzu! This beer from Kiuchi Brewery gives notes of grapefruit and mandarin orange, mixed with a traditional crisp lager to keep that deep flavor present. Check out some of our FAVORITE Morimoto Street Food Menu Items here! These sure do sound tasty, even we are having a hard time deciding which to go with. I guess we just have to order both! Actually, throw some Morimoto Baby Ribs in there too, please! Have you tried either of these beers yet? Let us know what you thought in the comments below! Related posts: Did You Know You Can Grab A POG Juice BEER Outside of Disney World?! Celebrate International Beer Day With a Drink Deal in Disney World! What’s New at Disney Springs! NEW Menu Items; Missing Menu Items; The CUTEST Valentine’s Day Cards; and FREE Cupcakes! View the full article

We love Minnie Mouse’s fashion sense, but her bestie, Daisy Duck, is probably an even bigger diva when it comes to turning looks! Daisy Duck at PCH Grill This sassy fashionista knows how to throw on a bow and go with the flow — which is why we’re super excited to see this new line of Loungeflys inspired by the one-and-only Daisy! Can we just say how much we love the beautiful purple and pink colors of these new Daisy Loungefly styles! They’re so pretty and SWEET! Now we know how Donald feels every time he looks at his lady love! ©Loungefly Our hearts skipped a beat the first time we saw these new Daisy Loungefly Wallet for $40! The little Daisy designs are embroidered on the canvas-like material instead of printed! ©Loungefly And there’s also this goregous new Daisy Loungefly Backpack for $75! It reminds us of the Enchanted Tiki Room and Mickey Balloon Loungefly Backpacks we’ve spotted at World of Disney recently! These things were literally flying off the shelves! How are we supposed to choose which one to GET?! ©Loungefly These new Daisy Duck Loungeflys are just too irresistible to pass up! No matter how hard we try to resist, we’re probably going to end up getting BOTH of these! If you’re a Daisy Duck lover too, look for them on Loungefly’s website today — before they sell out! Check out all the new Disney Loungeflys we spotted online today here! What do you think of these new Daisy Duck Loungeflys? Let us know if you’re a fan in the comments below! Related posts: Just When We Thought Baby Yoda Couldn’t Get Cuter … Loungefly Redesigns ‘The Child’ Backpack! The New Loungefly x Disney Collection Has Us Screaming for Ice Cream! Lots of These New Loungeflys SOLD OUT in Disney Springs…But Now You Can Get Them Online! View the full article

Universal Studios theme park opens new 'Bourne Stuntacular' show. View the full article

“But I don’t want to get out of bed…I want to stay in my pajamas all day!” Who are we to disagree?! ©Disney Lucky for us, shopDisney just dropped some sweet new pajama sets and lounge pants that make us feel a little more magical when sleeping OR working from home! Minnie and Mickey Mouse Donuts Sleep Set for Women Is it just us, or is this Minnie and Mickey Mouse Donuts Sleep Set for Women making you hungry? Ever since we first noticed this Adult Donut PJ Set, we haven’t stopped thinking about it! ©Disney This adorable two-piece pajama set features one of our favorite Disney treats and can be yours for $26.99. Check out the Minnie and Mickey Mouse Donuts Sleep Set here! Winnie The Pooh Lounge Pants for Women Float away in these super cute and super soft Winnie The Pooh Lounge Pants for Women for $24.99. ©Disney The allover Pooh print pattern might just have you craving honey all day. Check out the Winnie The Pooh Lounge Pants here! Eeyore Nightshirt for Women A little rain never hurt anybody, right? Especially not in this Eeyore Nightshirt for Women. ©Disney Look on the bright side, you’ll be super cozy in this jersey knit sleep shirt, which sells for $24.99. Check out the Eeyore Nightshirt here! Mickey Mouse Lounge Pants for Men “Oh, boy!” These Mickey Mouse Lounge Pants for Men can be worn for sleeping, working out, working from home, or anything in between. ©Disney The best part? These multi-purpose pants can be yours for $24.99. Check out the Mickey Mouse Lounge Pants here! Minnie Mouse Lounge Pants for Women We could certainly namaste-all-day in these Minnie Mouse Lounge Pants for Women. ©Disney These pretty-in-pink pants cost $24.99 and are perfect for lounging, stretching, or sitting around watching your favorite Disney classic. Check out the Minnie Mouse Lounge Pants here! Minnie Mouse Nightshirt for Women You can even throw this adorable Minnie Mouse Nightshirt for Women over it for $24.99. Check out the rolled cuff detail on this little cutie! ©Disney This soft jersey knit nightshirt even features a scalloped high-low hem that adds a fashionable touch. Check out the Minnie Mouse Nightshirt here! Stitch Sleep Set for Women How cute is this Stich Sleep Set for Women!? ©Disney While we, unfortunately, can’t travel to Hawaii anytime soon, we can certainly dream about being in paradise in this colorful PJ Set that costs $26.99. Check out the Stitch Sleep Set here! Maleficent Lounge Pants for Women These wickedly soft Maleficent Lounge Pants for Women are too hot to handle. Did you see all those flames?! ©Disney For $24.99, these lounge pants will undoubtedly cast a spell day or night. Check out the Maleficent Lounge Pants here! Dumbo Nightshirt for Women Soar away with everyone’s favorite flying elephant in this Dumbo Nightshirt for Women. ©Disney This heathered sleep shirt sports a cute three-button placket detail and costs $24.99. Check out the Dumbo Nightshirt here! Jack Skellington and Salley Sleep Set Don’t worry, this Jack Skellington and Sally Sleep Set does not come with nightmares included! ©Disney These spooky pajamas are $26.99 and feature Jack and Sally screen art on top and a ghostly patchwork print on the bottom. Check out the Jack and Sally Sleep Set here! Donald Duck Lounge Pants for Men “Ah, phooey!” We almost forgot to mention these Donald Duck Lounge Pants for Men. ©Disney No need to get your feathers in a bunch when sporting these stylish and comfy pants that sell for $24.99 and feature a drawstring closure. Check out the Donald Duck Lounge Pants here! A dream is a wish your heart makes and ours wishes for all of these pajamas! You can check them all out on shopDisney and be sure to use the code SHIPMAGIC, which will give you FREE SHIPPING on orders of $75+. Which pajamas are your favorite?! Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Did You Know You Can Buy This ONLINE? Disney’s Park Pals Are Now Available Online Including Figment, Orange Bird, and MORE! Check Out Some Of The WEIRDEST Disney Merchandise We Found Online! View the full article

You know how much we like picking out un-birthday presents for ourselves! Mad Tea Party And we’re always thrilled when we can find a special Alice in Wonderland-themed items such as the Mad Tea Party Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Collection or these Mad Tea Party-inspired mixing bowls we’ve spotted recently at World of Disney! And now, check out this gorgeous Alice in Wonderland Tumbler we just discovered today! It costs $19.99 and has all our favorite Wonderland folk on it! Alice in Wonderland Tumbler There’s Alice sitting in a giant teacup accompanied by the Mad Hatter and March Hare! Where’s the Dormouse? Perhaps he’s hiding inside the teapot! Alice in Wonderland Tumbler Plus, we love how the lid says, “Let’s go for a spin!” Don’t mind if we do! Alice in Wonderland Tumbler And check out this super cute detail on its back — there’s the White Rabbit! Looks like he’s running a little late — as usual! Alice in Wonderland Tumbler If you wanna buy this new Alice in Wonderland Tumbler, look for it at World of Disney today! And be sure to check out the new Light-Up Toy Story Tumbler and Disney Princess Tumbler we’ve spotted recently as well! You gotta see these new color-changing confetti cups at Starbucks! Click here to check ’em out! Are you excited about the new Alice in Wonderland Tumbler? Let us know if you’ll be getting it in the comments below! Related posts: Go on a Grand Circle Tour of Tomorrowland With the NEW PeopleMover Hat in Disney World! Spotted: The Alice in Wonderland Dress Makes its Disney Springs Debut! Grab Your Wallets — ULTRA NEW Frozen 2 Costumes Have Arrived in Disney World! View the full article

Moments ago, we reported this year’s Star Wars Celebration had just been canceled. ©Disney And in light of this news, Disney has also decided to postpone its Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite. This year, Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite was scheduled for August 27th, which was the same day as the opening night of Star Wars Celebration — the corresponding Star Wars fan convention. ©Disney The festivities would have taken guests from Tomorrowland to Batuu and included many special experiences, culminating in the Twin Moons Eclipse Day celebration at Galaxy’s Edge. Now it looks like we’ll have to wait a little longer to find out what this “Twin Moons Eclipse Day” dealio actually means! Stormtroopers and Kylo Ren on stage at Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland Special Star Wars character encounters, food, merch, and fireworks were also in the works for Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite, but don’t worry — Disney is only delaying the event and they haven’t canceled it yet. So hopefully, we’ll know when they plan to reschedule it for soon! Hello from Chewbacca! And keep in mind Disneyland Park has a proposed reopening date of July 17th which is still pending approval, but we should know more details about Disney’s reopening plans for the park VERY soon! Check out these new Star Wars Loungeflys inspired by the planet Hoth here! Have you ever gone to Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Star Wars Nite Is Returning to Disneyland This Summer! Annual Passholder Tickets for Disneyland After Dark’s Star Wars Nite Are Now on Sale! Remember When Disney Had the WORST Timing Ever? View the full article

In recognition of Pride Month 2020, the Rainbow Disney Collection, and the incredible diversity of Disney fans around the world, I’m bursting with pride to share that Disney is donating $100,000 to GLSEN, a leading education organization working to create safe and inclusive K-12 schools for LGBTQ+ students. So, without further ado, here’s an in-depth look at the new Rainbow Disney Collection — a variety of vibrant products available now at shopDisney.com: Let’s start with some of my personal favorite spirited products; from this colorful Mickey Mouse ear headband and matching backpack by Loungefly, to our first-ever short sleeve spirit jersey (perfect for warmer weather), you’ll be able to show your true colors in style! You won’t have to go over the rainbow to find the latest t-shirts featuring the iconic mouse himself, Mickey Mouse! Whether you want to rock a classic gray ringer tee, a rainbow-striped white tee or this fashion semi-cropped tee, you’ll be filled with all the magic and plenty of love in no time! Come snow, rain or sunshine, you can work it rainbow style with an embroidered fleece pullover, rain jacket featuring some of my favorite Disney Parks’ treats, and even a colorful tank top with a rainbow of sequins! Pin fans will be feeling the love with not one, but three new releases! First, plus-up your pride look with a limited release set of five enamel pins featuring different designs from a Mickey Mouse balloon to rainbow-fied Mickey Mouse ears. Looking to celebrate your love of Disney Parks? You’ll also want these two new pins spotlighting the Walt Disney WorldResort and Disneyland Resort! Of course, we couldn’t leave out our furry friends, who can also show off their colorful nature with a spirit jersey — made exclusively for dogs to match their owners! Last but “mouse” definitely not least, the most colorful treasures out there have to be these Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse plush. So, go ahead, add a little more color to your day and celebrate Pride Month with the Rainbow Disney Collection! View the full article

Check Out This Magical Sunrise from Walt Disney World Resort | #DisneyMagicMoments View the full article

At daybreak, the first brilliant rays of sunlight gleaming through the spires of Cinderella Castle are magical at Walt Disney World Resort. In today’s edition of #DisneyMagicMoments, we’re sharing a special sunrise surprise from the most magical place on Earth – and you can see it all in just seconds! From our sunrise to yours, good morning and have a magical Monday! And remember, “If you keep on believing, the dream that you wish will come true.” Keep checking the Disney Parks Blog for more #DisneyMagicMoments. View the full article

More than 40,000 cruise ship workers are still stuck at sea because of concerns about the coronavirus. View the full article

At Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, it is my privilege to work with an incredible team of cast members to help share the magic with our guests. Over the past few months, we’ve been moved by your understanding and patience as we navigated an unprecedented closure. During this time, we took measured steps to maintain guest offerings at our hotels, with adjusted levels of service, and in May we reopened additional dining experiences. Today, as our surrounding community takes steps towards recovery, I’m thrilled to announce that Hong Kong Disneyland will also reopen to the public on June 18. We are proud to be part of the Hong Kong community, which has worked hard and shown fortitude in how it has handled the pandemic. As we carefully welcome guests back to our park, we will draw on the learnings from the recent reopening of Shanghai Disney Resort and Disney Springs at Walt Disney World. Similarly, we will also implement new and enhanced health and safety measures following the guidance of our local government and health care officials. If you haven’t already, we encourage you to read the recent blog post from the Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Pamela Hymel to learn more about our approach. While some things will look and feel different than before, the magic continues and we’re excited to once again share our park with you because the magic begins with you. During this initial reopening phase, the park will open with limited attendance. The park will implement social distancing requirements in queues, restaurants, attraction vehicles and at other facilities throughout the park, and will increase the frequency of sanitization and disinfection in high-guest contact areas. As Hong Kong becomes the second Disney park to reopen, the rest of the Disney Parks family around the world continues to believe in magic and prepare for their own reopening moments. Like us they’re eager to welcome guests back to reunite with family and friends – to imagine all that is possible regardless of the situation, to celebrate postponed milestones and to make magical, new memories. We’re also thrilled to share a sneak peek of magic in the making as we enter into the final stage of our Castle of Magical Dreams transformation, which will be a magnificent centerpiece of the park. Stay tuned for more Disney Parks news and stories from Hong Kong Disneyland on reopening day! And remember, you can always experience the magic of Disney from anywhere you are on DisneyMagicMoments.com and share your stories with #DisneyMagicMoments on social media. See you real soon! View the full article

Welcome back, friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Disney Springs! Disney Springs And we’ve got plenty of food, merchandise, entertainment, and construction updates to share with you, so let’s dive right on in! Disney Springs Entertainment Update If you’re missing hopping on a ride in Disney World, the wait is OVER! Disney Springs reopened its Marketplace Carousel for guests to enjoy. Marketplace Carousel The Cast Members wipe down the horses and seating areas after each use, with some marked as unavailable to promote social distancing. Read all the details about the reopened Marketplace Carousel here! Disney Springs Food Update Terralina Crafted Italian There are so many great places to get drinks while you’re strolling through Disney Springs. And, now Terralina Crafted Italian is promoting a grab-and-go Happy Hour at their outdoor bar! Terralina Happy Hour deal Hmmm, what drink do YOU think we should get first?? With $5 beers, we may just get more than one! Find out more about Terralina’s Happy Hour here! Disney Springs Food Trucks Mac and cheese, cookie dough, hot dogs, tacos, and MORE all in one place?! That’s right! The Disney Springs Food Trucks are back open at Exposition Park. Hot Diggity Dogs Food Truck The trucks are now open during the day on the weekends starting at 12 PM and throughout the week. Check out the re-opened Disney Springs Food Trucks here! Planet Hollywood Although we are still daydreaming about those amazing fries, you can head over to Planet Hollywood for their new Prix Fixe menu available during operating hours. Planet Hollywood WAS closed, but has since reopened. Read more about Planet Hollywood’s reopening here! The Basket at Wine Bar George It’s the season for new Corkcicles over at Wine Bar George‘s The Basket! Strawberry Shortcake Corkcicle While we’ve already seen the lime and teal Color Block Corkcicle, now you can get the Strawberry Shortcake Corkcicle to add some extra pink to your growing collection! Take a look at all the details on the Strawberry Shortcake Corkcicle here! Earl of Sandwich Although Earl of Sandwich previously had a designated entrance and exit, now guests are able to enter from both sides. Earl of Sandwich The restaurant also started using hand-held menus that get wiped down before use by Cast Members. Morimoto Asia Since we’re big fans of the Buri Bop we’ve had at dinner, we were super excited to see that Morimoto Asia has opened for lunch on Saturdays and Sundays now too! Morimoto Asia Lunch Sign Lunch is available from noon to 3PM. Find out all the details on Morimoto Asia opening for lunch here! Disney Springs Merchandise Update World of Disney Do you ever see a piece of Disney merchandise and have the urge to buy it just for how much it makes you laugh?? Stitch Hat We couldn’t help but giggle at the new Stitch Hat at the World of Disney with its giant ears and even bigger teeth. Read all about the hilarious Stitch Hat here! If you’re lucky enough to have a prestigious degree from Monsters University, we applaud your dedication and hard work to the scaring (er, comedy?) craft. Monsters University Merch And, you can rep your favorite campus with Monsters University merch, including bags, shirts, socks and more! For more of the Monsters University merch, click here! Marketplace Co-Op Although the Stitch Hat may be the funniest thing we’ve seen in Disney Springs recently, the St. Patrick’s Day and Leap Day Shirts are the strangest! While the holidays have definitely passed, you can still celebrate them at the Marketplace Co-Op. Leap Year 2020 T-shirt When we found this Darth Vader Dress, we were about ready to turn to the Dark Side to look as fabulous as a Sith Lord. Darth Vader Dress The halter neck cascades down to feature Darth’s chest plate and the Empire logo around the skirt! The Force is calling you to check out the new Darth Vader Dress here! LovePop Father’s Day is just around the corner on June 21st. And, we think it’s especially important to celebrate all those awesome Disney dads out there! You can let your dad know how much you love him with LovePop’s Father’s Day Cards! Tell him he’s the greatest dad in the galaxy… Darth Vader Father’s Day Card …an incredible guy (and your hero!)… Incredible Hulk Father’s Day Card …and a tee-rific parent to you! Golf Father’s Day Card There’s a card for every kind of dad! Take a look at all of the Father’s Day Cards at LovePop here! Chapel Hats Chapel is just rolling out with new masks, you guys! While we’ve already seen Americana and sparkly designs, you can go back to the classics with a red and white striped mask… Red and White Striped Face Mask …or a plain red mask to add a pop of color to your outfits! Red Face Mask These reusable masks are $9.99 each. Read all about the new Chapel face masks that you can get here! DisneyStyle This Disney merchandise just keeps getting curiouser and curiouser… BUT, we’re loving it! And, we can’t wait to grab our own Alice in Wonderland Phone Case. Alice in Wonderland Phone Case It comes with an adjustable strap and a card holder so you can keep track of everything you need while you’re exploring Wonderland. Take a look at all the details on the Alice in Wonderland Phone Case here! Coach Coach is back open with LOTS of discounts on its bags, purses, and more (we’re ready to burn through our wallet and then buy a new one ;D). Coach Re-Opening While we were there, they had received a surprise shipment of the floral Minnie ears. But, there were only two left (so they’ve probably sold out by now!). Coach Ears Although we aren’t sure if they will be receiving more any time soon, we’ll keep you updated! Go on a tour of the newly re-opened Coach store with us here! Disney Springs Construction Update Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ We’ve are feeling pumped for Fried Chicken and Moonshine, because Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ will be back open soon! Along with the restaurant, the new Shine Bar and Social patio will be available for guest to chill at while they eat Hummingbird Cake! Shine Bar & Social We spotted that the walls were down in preparation for the grand reopening on June 17th! Have a first look at the Shine Bar and Social patio here! Well that’s all for this What’s New at Disney Springs! We’ll catch you next time for more merchandise, food, entertainment, and construction updates! What are you looking forward to spotting in Disney Springs the most? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: What’s New at Disney Springs: Dogs Wearing Face Masks, Four Pounds of Loaded Fries, and MORE! What’s New in Disney Springs: Retro Hats, Boozy Snacks, Sequin and Pineapple Backpacks! 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There are a LOT of ways that dining is going to look different when Disney World resort hotels reopen on June 22nd. Topolino’s Terrace Breakfast a la Art Characters In addition to required face coverings, reduced contact menus, and cashless payments, guests are going to see different menu items, and one of the FIRST Disney World restaurants to reopen is already showing trimmed-down offerings. Topolino’s Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera at Disney’s Riviera Resort is showing a smaller menu on Disney World’s website. The menu at Topolino’s Terrace One of the biggest changes comes at breakfast. The shared pastries (Chocolate-Chip Muffin, Epi Bread, Croissant, Seasonal Danish, House-made Jam, Honey Butter, Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread) are no longer featured on the menu. Breakfast a la Art Pastries For breakfast entrees, the menu has been reduced from nine items to six, with the Croissant au Jambon, Spiced Sausage Hash, and Wood-fired Butchers Steak gone. Meanwhile, the Quiche Gruyere, Two Eggs Any-Style, Wild Mushroom Scramble, Sour Cream Waffle, Smoked Salmon, and Fruit Plate remain. ©Disney This is a BIG deal, because the menu offerings and an entire course have been eliminated, but the price of a breakfast at Topolino’s Terrace has actually gone up, changing from $41 to $42 per adult, and from $24 to $27 for children aged 3 to 9. Topolino’s Terrace Breakfast a la Art Menu But, guests may be willing to pay the price. After all, we previously reported that Topolino’s Terrace breakfast will be the ONLY character dining experience at Walt Disney World when it reopens, making it a likely hot ticket. Topolino’s Terrace Breakfast a la Art Characters The dinner menu also looks quite reduced. Previously, there were 11 antipasto and starter dishes offered, but now just four remain: Olives Marinees, Ricotta, Beets Barigoule, and Romaine Insalata. ©Disney As for entrees, the menu shows just six options: Rigatoni, Linguine Scampi, Classic Sole Meuniere, Braised Lamb Shank, Filet Mignon, and Tarbais Bean Cassoulet. Menu items such as the Bouillabaisse, Herb Fettucine, Tomahawk Veal Chop and others are gone. ©Disney Warm Valrhona Chocolate Cake, Pistachio Mousse, and Fruits of the Forest are still available for dessert. However, the Apple Tarte Tatin, Profiteroles, and the House Fromage Board are gone. ©Disney It’s important to note, that while the menu is looking very different, it could change again prior to reopening! This is the first menu change we’ve seen at the Walt Disney World Resorts ahead of select hotels reopening on June 22nd, Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom’s reopening on July 11th, and EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios reopening on July 15th. If more menus are slimmed down, you know we’ll fill you in on all the details! For ALL of the changes coming to Disney dining this summer, click here. Will you be dining at Topolino’s Terrace when it reopens at Disney World? Let us know what you think of all the menu changes in the comments! Related posts: Reservations Open Today for Topolino’s Terrace — Flavors of the Riviera at Disney’s Riviera Resort NEWS! Disney World’s Riviera Resort is Hosting a Special New Year’s Day Character Breakfast! NEWS! Character Costumes Revealed for Breakfast at Topolino’s Terrace at Disney’s Riviera Resort! View the full article

If you’re looking for a place to celebrate Father’s Day, Disney Springs has you covered! STK Several Disney Springs restaurants including Wine Bar George and Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grill have announced special Father’s Day offerings. And STK Orlando is also serving up specials this weekend in honor of all the awesome dads out there! That’s right, treat dad to a steak (and yourself to a deal) at STK Orlando! This Father’s Day weekend the restaurant is offering an 8 oz Filet & Lobster Tail for $59 as well as a Classic Manhattan for $10. ©STK Orlando These specials are available from Friday, June 19th through Sunday, June 21st. Reservations for STK Orlando are available on OpenTable, so get ’em while they last! We ate at the recently reopened STK Orlando — check out our full experience here! What are your plans for Father’s Day? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Find Out Where to Treat Dad to An Incredible Father’s Day Brunch or Dinner in Disney World PHOTOS and TIPS: Our FULL Experience From Reopening Day at Disney Springs Is It Happy Hour?? A Bunch of Disney Springs Bars Have Reopened Today! View the full article