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Here’s a heads-up! Be sure to check your Disneyland or My Disney Experience app for a little extra magic from the Disney PhotoPass Service! Disney PhotoPass Service ©Disney MORE complimentary desktop and mobile wallpapers have been added to your photo gallery, which you can access by selecting the Disney PhotoPass section designated on the home screen. (You can access these by way of your account on the Walt Disney World and Disneyland websites, too.) Just like the previous times Disney PhotoPass has shared complimentary media on the apps, you’ll be notified that the photos are available to view and download for 45 days from the date they were added to your gallery. ©Disney Both Disneyland and My Disney Experience (the Walt Disney World app) feature some great images from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. ©Disney My Disney Experience app users will find some images unique to Animal Kingdom park. ©Disney And Disneyland users will be greeted by some other friendly faces and more scenes unique to Disneyland Resort. (Check out OSWALD!!) ©Disney In BOTH cases, though the images vary, you’ll find some extra spooktacular fun in light of the fact that we are “Halfway to Halloween,” with images from both coasts from the spookiest season of all… ©Disney ©Disney (Wait, you haven’t heard? Yep, we’re just over halfway to Halloween this year, and we have been celebrating with Disney all day with the Halfway 2 Halloween Takeover featuring a haunting performance by the Dapper Dans of Disneyland, autumn-inspired recipes, and more!) And that’s just a peek! But there’s plenty more where that came from, so be sure to check your Disneyland or My Disney Experience app to see them all and download your favorites! Which photo is your favorite? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: New Look and Updates for My Disney Experience and Disneyland Apps Limited Time Photo Op! Get Your Pic in Front of Cinderella’s Carriage in Magic Kingdom! Mobile Order Gets An Updated Look in Disney World and Disneyland! View the full article

So far, Planet Hollywood and The Boathouse have announced today that they’ll be reopening next Wednesday. Blaze Pizza at Disney Springs And now Blaze Pizza has just informed us they will also be reopening their Disney Springs location starting May 20th. Several third-party restaurants have now confirmed they’ll resume operating during Disney Springs’ initial reopening phase starting May 20th. You can read the full list of restaurants we’ve already received official word from here. Blaze Pizza Many shops have also announced they will be reopening next Wednesday as well. You can check out the full list of Disney Springs retail locations here. Blaze Fast Fire’d Pizza in Disney Springs Note that Disney has issued several new guidelines for workers and guests to follow when Disney Springs begins to gradually reopen. You can review all of these policies here. So far, Blaze Pizza says they are still working on their plan and haven’t released any info about what safety and sanitation measures they’re be implementing at this time, but we’ll update this post once they’re announced! Are you planning to head to Disney Springs next week? Let us know in the comments below. Related posts: What’s New at Disney Springs! NEW Menu Items; Missing Menu Items; The CUTEST Valentine’s Day Cards; and FREE Cupcakes! There’s a New Insanely Fast Way To Get a Blaze Pizza In Disney Springs! Make Your Very Own Blaze Pizza from Home with This Live Stream! View the full article

Florida has been in a Phase One of reopening since May 4th, and now it seems they’re taking the next step. Liberty Belle Riverboat at Magic Kingdom In a press conference today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis explained the intention for the state to move to a “Full Phase One” on Monday. The new order loosens limitations on restaurants, gyms, and sports venues — but what does it mean for Orlando theme parks like Disney World? The first thing to note is that the new order does NOT allow theme parks to open. However, DeSantis did directly address the next steps for theme parks in a call for them to submit detailed plans to the state about safety procedures and what day they are certain they can reopen safely and responsibly. Monorail at Disney World He also noted, since these parks have such a large effect on their surrounding communities, that theme parks should work alongside their local governments on their plans for reopening and that local government officials will need to endorse any potential plans. Expedition Everest at Animal Kingdom Disney and Universal have already released a few of their reopening plans. Now, they will submit even more details to the governor. We’ll be sure to keep you updated on all Florida policies that could have an effect on Disney World! Click here to learn more about what’s included in Florida’s Full Phase One. What do you think of the call for plans from theme parks? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: Florida Surgeon General Warns That Current Measures Should Continue Until a Vaccine Exists. What Does That Mean for Disney World? Florida is Working Out a Plan to Reopen Businesses. And They Want Disney’s Help. Florida Governor Says Disney is “Ahead of the Curve” When it Comes to Reopening View the full article

Only moments ago we learned Planet Hollywood would be joining the first wave of Disney Springs third-party restaurants to gradually reopen on May 20th. The Boathouse Sign And now according to The Boathouse’s Instagram, we have confirmation they’re be reopening next Wednesday as well. Today, The Boathouse posted they will be reopening at 11AM on May 20th. The adjacent retail shop, The Boathouse Boatique, will also reopen at the same time. The Boathouse will be keeping its dining rooms at a limited capacity of 25% while all reservations booked in advance will be guaranteed inside seating. Boat Booth! Find out which other Disney Springs retail shops will be reopening on May 20th here! If you are unable to get a reservation, walk-in parties will be accepted for outdoor seating. The outdoor patio tables will be spaced six feet apart while The Boathouse says “We have taken extra precautions to ensure the safety of our staff and customers.” One of the Captains Taking an Amphicar for a Spin The Boathouse will be requiring all customers to follow the sanitation guidelines that have been set by Disney Springs and “with everyone’s cooperation we will be able to maintain a safe and comfortable environment.” The Boathouse’s vintage Amphicar rides will also resume operating on May 2oth. See which other Disney Springs restaurants will be reopening on May 20th here! Have you made a Disney Springs reservation for May 20th? Let us know in the comments below. Related posts: Here’s The Complete List of Retail Locations That Are Reopening in Disney Springs on May 20th! News! Jaleo Will NOT Be Reopening at Disney Springs in Disney World on May 20th News! Free People Will Be Reopening in Disney Springs on May 20th View the full article

May was (and still is!) a big month on Disney+, especially for Star Wars fans with the debut of The Mandalorian documentary series, the final episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and the addition of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker to complete the Skywalker Saga. And we already know some BIG news for July, because Disney+ and Lin-Manual Miranda just announced that HAMILTON will be streaming exclusively on Disney+ starting July 3rd! ©Disney But that’s doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to look forward to on Disney+ for JUNE (like, say, the premiere of Artemis Fowl, for instance!) , so let’s take a look at EVERYTHING on the way next month! What’s Coming to Disney+ in June From the series premiere of Into the Unknown: Making Frozen 2 to the exclusive streaming of Artemis Fowl and more, things are gearing up for a lot of summer fun in June when it comes to content on Disney+! Friday, June 5 Alaska’s Grizzly Gauntlet (S1) America’s Greatest Animals Chasing the Equinox Howie Mandel’s Animals Doing Things (S1-2) Secrets of Wild India (S1) The Greeks (S1) Weird but True! (S1-2) Wild Hawaii (S1) Women of Impact: Changing the World Be Our Chef — Season Finale Episode 111 Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian Episode 106 Disney Family Sundays — 101 Dalmations: Onesie Episode 131 One Day at Disney Episode 127 It’s a Dog’s Life with Bill Farmer Episode 104 Disney Insider Episode 106 ©Disney Friday, June 12 Mighty Med (S1-2) The Liberty Story The Story of the Animated Drawing Walt & El Grupo PREMIERE Artemis Fowl It’s a Dog’s Life with Bill Farmer Episode 105 Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian Episode 107 Disney Family Sundays — Winnie the Pooh: Bag Toss Episode 132 One Day at Disney Episode 128 ©Disney Friday, June 19 101 Dalmatians (1997) (S1) Big Sur: Wild California Muppet Babies Play Date (S1) Schoolhouse Rock (S1) Tinker Bell and the Pirate Fairy FINALE Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian Episode 107 It’s a Dog’s Life with Bill Farmer Episode 106 Disney Family Sundays — Monsters, Inc. Water Bottles Episode 133 One Day at Disney Episode 129 (P.S. I can’t be the only one excited about Schoolhouse Rock, can I???) ©Disney Friday, June 26 Man in Space Mars and Beyond Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief Raven’s Home (S3) Tarzan Tarzan II Into the Unknown: Making Frozen 2 SERIES PREMIERE — ALL SIX EPISODES It’s a Dog’s Life with Bill Farmer Episode 106 Disney Family Sundays — Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Episode 134 One Day at Disney Episode 130 ©Disney And there you have it! As usual, the big question is… what will you start streaming FIRST?? And if you’d like to check out everything that’s still new on Disney+ for this month, you can see everything new on Disney+ in May by clicking here! Find out some of our picks for an at-home movie marathon on Disney+ here! Are you a Disney+ subscriber? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: NEWS: Streaming NOW on Disney+ — The Disney Family Singalong! ALL the NEW Content Coming to Disney+ Through January 26th! NEWS! New Film Release Dates Announced For Mulan, Jungle Cruise, Black Widow, and More! View the full article

Earlier this week we shared the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida was preparing to host a major national sporting event next month. ©InternationalDrive.com 30,000 participants were expected to attend the 47th AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships on June 16th. But as first reported by the Orlando Sentinel, the Amateur Athletic Union has now decided today to reschedule its championships to July 14th. The 12-day junior volleyball championships would have been the first major sporting event held at the convention center since March, bringing athletes and their fans together from all across the country. “Upon further conversation, and taking into consideration the ongoing findings of the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force, the Orange County Convention Center and the Amateur Athletic Union of the United States Inc. have mutually postponed the 47th AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships to a later date,” a statement released by the volleyball officials read. Disney’s All-Star Resort “Our goal has always been to host the AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships when, and where, it was deemed safe to do so and with all necessary containment and mitigation measures in place,” Roger Goudy, AAU president and CEO added. Volleyball officials have been discussing new safety measures for the event which is now to take place in July. They’re planning on doing temperature checks of the participants before they compete as well as sanitizing volleyballs and courts and spacing courts farther apart. Teams will be limited to 30 members and players will be discouraged from giving each other high-fives or handshakes. So far, 27 shows at the Orange County Convention Center have been canceled. We’ll continue to provide updates on this developing story. Related posts: News! Disney World Purchases MORE Land! Breaking News! Orlando is Going Under Curfew Starting Tonight NBA Could Resume Practices Soon And Other Important Details Discussed at Today’s Florida Orange County Task Force Meetings View the full article

While Disney Springs and CityWalk have moved forward in reopening restaurants and stores, there have also been talks about small businesses and the NBA opening back up again too. Disney Springs Since Phase One was expected to last for a few weeks after it began on May 4th, today the Governor has shared that Florida will be starting a new iteration of the reopening process soon. Learn about Florida’s “Full Phase One.” Florida has been in Phase One for a while, but in a press conference Governor Ron DeSantis, the governor, explained that reevaluation has brought some changes and that a “full phase one” is the next step. This phase of reopening will be effective Monday, May 15th. Disney World Monorail During this time, restaurants will move up to 50% indoor capacity. DeSantis encouraged the use of spacing tables and plexiglass as much as possible for this transition. Retail, museums, and libraries will also move to 50% capacity, although local governments have the say on museums and libraries under their purview. Beaches and Cream Newly able to open are the gyms of Florida. The governor reminds folks to be mindful of distancing and lauded Crossfit and outdoor workouts as a safer option. Beyond this, he explained that they want sports back and running saying that any Florida sports venue is pretty much good to go. DeSantis had a message to teams to start training because when the season starts, they’re on. He even mentioned that anyone in states where sports can’t play is welcome to use Florida facilities. ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex During this phase, amusement parks are not cleared to open but they CAN submit reopening plans to the state. The governor asked that these parks identify a certain reopen date ensuring safe operations. Beyond that, parks will require endorsement from local officials. Safety is first, but Florida wants to work towards a “yes” on theme parks. Movie theaters were not mentioned and will likely remain closed into Phase Two. Cinderella Castle At this time Disney World, Universal Orlando, and other theme parks haven’t made a statement about when they’ll be reopening, we’ll keep you updated with more information! Do note, that June Disney World reservations are beginning to be canceled and that Disney World reservations are currently available beginning July 1. Here’s everything you need to know about Florida reopenings! Do you have plans to visit a Florida theme park in 2020? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: DFB Video: Bizarre Disney Honeymoon Stories… and Tips We Learned From Them! DFB Video: Our Top Picks for the Most Outrageously Expensive Disney Experiences! Worried About Losing Your Disney Vacation Club Points Due to the Closures? We Have All the Details You Need to Know! View the full article

We’re having a surprisingly spooky morning as we celebrate the halfway mark to Halloween with Disney! ©Disney If you’re like us, then you sometimes celebrate your love of Disney by dressing up as your favorite character. If so, today is your day! Disneyland ambassadors are challenging you to share YOUR best Disney costumes to celebrate the upcoming spooky season! The challenge got started when Disneyland ambassador Justin Rapp shared his AWESOME Captain Hook costume on Instagram — complete with a tin foil hook! He challenged some of his friends and YOU to share your own spooky Disney Halloween costumes of years past or years present and tag three friends to do the same! To participate in the challenge, post your picture or video on your social media channel of choice and tag #DisneyMagicMoments and #Halfway2Halloween. We’ll be looking for our favorite Disney costume! Click here to see the last Disney ambassadors’ social challenge! What’s you’re favorite Disney character to dress as for Halloween? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: Show the World One of Your Disney Magic Moments with the My First Disney Character Challenge! Share Your Favorite Disney Pics with Your Mom for Mother’s Day! Disney JUST Launched a Magical Website To Celebrate Family Togetherness at Home! View the full article

These delicious eats are gone, but definitely not forgotten! Vanilla Ice Cream Churro Sandwich It seems like things at Disney World are constantly changing — including the menus! And while we’re always thrilled to see a delicious new snack, sometimes these shakeups mean losing our favorites as well! Here are ten dearly departed Disney World menu triumphs that we want back!! Mickey Celebration Donut Oh, how sad we were when this sweet treat disappeared! The absolutely GIANT Mickey Celebration Donut popped up in Magic Kingdom in honor of Mickey’s 90th birthday. It was introduced as a limited-time offering and moved around to a few different homes over the past year, including The Lunching Pad and Main Street Bakery, before it disappeared in January 2020. Celebration Mickey Donut is Still M.I.A. This huge donut was offered in strawberry, chocolate, and vanilla flavors, and it was the perfect mix of adorable and delicious! Here’s hoping for a surprise return of the Mickey Celebration Donut! Click here to learn more about the Mickey Celebration Donut! Churro Ice Cream Sandwich Here’s another Magic Kingdom treat that we reallllly miss! The Churro Ice Cream Sandwich was served at Sleepy Hollow Refreshments and we still dream about this delicious dessert! The ingredients were surprisingly simple — hand-scooped vanilla ice cream sandwiched between two cookie-shaped churros! Churro Ice Cream Sandwich In March 2020, the Churro Ice Cream Sandwich vanished, being replaced by just the standard chocolate chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich. We think this is a solid option as well, but we loved experiencing such a classic Disney dessert in a new and delicious way! Click here for our review of Sleepy Hollow in Magic Kingdom! Hei Hei Cone We’ve seen a TON of character cones and floats at Disney recently! Some of them have definitely been better than others, and one of our favorite options was the Hei Hei Cone from Aloha Isle in Magic Kingdom! A tribute to the lovable sidekick from the movie Moana, this treat was made with a blue cone filled with both Pineapple Dole Whip and Raspberry Dole Whip, topped with sugar-piece “eyes” and a sour candy “comb.” Hei Hei Cone This was another item that was released as a limited-time offering and the Hei Hei Cone bowed out of the parks in May 2019. This was one of our favorite character cones — it was both tasty AND super Instagramable! We’ve seen newer themed cones come out since then, like the Arendelle Aqua cone at Storybook Treats this past fall and winter, so you never know what might show up next! And luckily, the raspberry Dole Whip flavor stuck around at Aloha Isle! Take a look at more of the limited-time character cones we’ve seen at Disney World! Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup at Refreshment Port Okay, we’re talking about the Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup that was sold SPECIFICALLY at the Refreshment Port location in Epcot — in other words, don’t panic, it’s still on the menu at Le Cellier Steakhouse! A few years ago, this iconic menu item made its way to the quick-service location near the entrance of the World Showcase. AND, it was snack credit eligible for those on the Disney Dining Plan! This was a huuuuge deal, because it gave us the chance to enjoy this delicious cheesy, bacony soup without snagging a hard-to-get reservation at a pricy steakhouse! Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup But sadly, this warm bowl of happiness is no longer available on the Refreshment Port menu. While it does regularly pop up on the Epcot Food and Wine Festival menu at the Canada Booth, we’d love to see it earn a permanent spot again at a quick service location! Here are the menu items we hope to see return at this year’s Epcot Food and Wine Festival! Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup Poutine We’re not headed far at all for our next pick — in fact, we’re just scanning down the menu a bit! Back in the good old days when Refreshment Port served the above-mentioned soup, they also served a Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup Poutine! This salty snack consisted of french fries topped with the cheddar cheese soup AND cheese curds. And it was OUT. OF. THIS. WORLD! Cheddar Cheese Soup and Poutine from Refreshment Port This gave us a new way to experience two of our favorite things — poutine and cheddar cheese soup (oh yeah — and MORE cheese!). But alas, when the soup was removed from the menu, so was this specialty poutine. Refreshment Port does still serve up some poutine options though, so at least there is a silver lining in this story! Looking for more poutine?? Here are six must-try poutines at Disney World! Hot Diggity Dog of the Month For most of 2018-2019 in Magic Kingdom, Casey’s Corner featured a different Hot Diggity Dog of the Month each month of the year! And while some of them were definitely a little odd (we didn’t love the Cheesy Hot Diggity Dog with stale cheese puffs), there were some super fun standouts! Both the Buffalo Chicken Hot Diggity Dog and the Loaded Mashed Potato Hot Diggity Dog were big winners in our book. Loaded Mashed Potato Hot Diggity Dog They haven’t done these in a few months, so we’re hoping they start up again once the parks reopen. Did you know there is a hot dog food truck in Disney Springs?? Click here to check out our review! Clam Chowder in a Bread Bowl If you head to Columbia Harbor House in Magic Kingdom, you can still order yourself a bowl of New England Clam Chowder. BUT, sadly, the bowl won’t be edible (and we don’t suggest you try with the paper version!). This location used to serve up their chowder in a delicious, carby bread bowl that really took the comfort food factor to the next level. New England Clam Chowder We’ve seen clam chowder bread bowls pop up briefly at other locations like Dockside Diner, but none of them seem to stick around for long. C’mon Disney, give us back the Columbia Harbor House Bread Bowl! Dockside Diner Specialty Milk Shakes Formerly known as Min and Bill’s Dockside Diner, this Disney’s Hollywood Studios quick service location has trimmed more than just its name over the years! In the past, they’ve offered some truly incredible specialty milkshakes. From the Cinnamon Sweet Churro Milkshake, to the Black Forest Milkshake, and the Star Wars-inspired Blue Milkshake, the humble Dockside Diner was a pioneer of inventive shakes! Blue Milk Shake The regular menu does feature a Kahlúa and Baileys Milkshake, but as far as the non-alcoholic flavors they’re pretty basic — chocolate and vanilla. We weep for these awesome specialty flavors that deserve a home! Check out these over-the-top milkshakes at Beaches and Cream for your crazy shake fix! BLT Waffle Fries Waffle fries are the ultimate base for loading on the toppings. And Golden Oak Outpost in Magic Kingdom has taken full advantage of that! Their menu still features several topped-waffle fries but one of our favorites has vanished. The BLT Waffle Fries came loaded with bacon, lettuce, tomato (of course!), and ranch dressing. We looooved this crispy, salty creation — and they definitely didn’t skim on the toppings! BLT Waffle Fries Since Golden Oak Outpost does still have other loaded waffle fries (and onion rings!) on the menu, we’re keeping an eye out just in case our beloved BLT waffle fries return! We ranked the lands of the Magic Kingdom based on their snacks! Lightsaber Churros Very tasty, they are! We’ve seen Lightsaber Churros briefly come and quickly go from Disney’s Hollywood Studios several times! They’ve popped up at special events and parties, and they were available to guests in celebration of the 30th anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios back in 2019, as well as during the grand opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Lightsaber Churros Sure, they taste pretty much exactly like the classic Disney churros, but they’re so fun! And we think they would make for a solid alternative when we can’t get a reservation (or don’t want to lay out the cash dollas) to build a lightsaber at Savi’s Workshop! Take a peek inside the 30th-anniversary celebration of Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We loooove eating our way around Disney World! And even though we never have an issue finding something delicious to try, there are some home runs that we wish Disney would bring back for a victory lap (or forever!). These are the menu triumphs that we’re still wishing on a star to return! Click here to watch our video on the must-eat snacks in Disney World this year! What retired menu items do you want Disney World to bring back? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Lands RANKED BY SNACKS! What’s New Around Walt Disney World: February 9, 2016 News: Limited Time HOLIDAY EATS at Counter Service Spots in Disney World View the full article

As Disney Springs gets ready to begin its gradual reopening next week, we’ve just confirmed another restaurant will be reopening soon. Planet Hollywood We’re adding Planet Hollywood to our list of Disney Springs restaurants that will be reopening on May 20th. In addition to Earl of Sandwich and Chicken Guy! which we’ve previously confirmed would be reopening on May 20th, Planet Hollywood will also resume its operations starting next Wednesday. Chicken Guy! A representative from Planet Hollywood told us the restaurant will be adjusting its hours and implementing many new safety and sanitation precautions. Planet Hollywood will be open from 11:30AM to 9:00PM every day starting May 20th. Planet Hollywood has not shared the individual health and safety proceduers they plan to implement at this time. We ate at Universal Orlando’s CityWalk yesterday! See what our experience was like HERE! Will you be visiting Disney Springs soon? Let us know in the comments below! Related posts: Select Disney Springs Restaurants Are Now Accepting Reservations Starting June 1st! News! Jaleo Will NOT Be Reopening at Disney Springs in Disney World on May 20th News! Free People Will Be Reopening in Disney Springs on May 20th View the full article

ICYMI, we’ve been celebrating the Halfway 2 Halloween Takeover with Disney today! Disney is scaring up some extra at-home fun including a haunting performance by the Dapper Dans of Disneyland, a “shriek peek” at some spooktacular products on the way to shopDisney and Disney Parks, and more… Halfway to Halloween Takeover ©Disney … all to celebrate the fact that we’re just over halfway to Halloween! And the fiendish fun continues with several Disney Halloween and fall-inspired recipes that you can conjure up in your own kitchen! You can click any of the links above the pictures for the recipes to find printable ingredients and instructions to start scaring things up! Pumpkin Twists This Pumpkin Twists recipe begins with frozen puff pastry. Pumpkin Twists ©Disney Grab a can of pumpkin puree — and the rest of the ingredients as listed — and get to twistin’! Pumpkin Pancakes How about some Pumpkin Pancakes to start your Saturday or Sunday this weekend? Pumpkin Pancakes ©Disney (We love the Pumpkin Pancakes at Disney’s Polynesian Resort Village that come to Kona Café in the fall!) Pumpkin Soup Who cares that the temperatures are warming up now that we’re halfway to Halloween? Soup –especially Pumpkin Soup — is always a good idea… Pumpkin Soup ©Disney And to follow up with a little something sweet… Pumpkin Bars These Pumpkin Bars serve up the flavors of fall on a graham cracker crust. Pumpkin Bars ©Disney But that’s not the only sweet stuff in store! Pumpkin Crème Brûlée Disney Parks Blog has shared this exclusive recipe for Pumpkin Crème Brûlée! Pumpkin Crème Brulee ©Disney Sugared pecans top this decadent dish, and Disney shares that it’s “actually easier to make than you think .” That said, if you are having fun in the kitchen with some help from the kiddos, they’ve also provided a simpler recipe that still sports plenty of Disney character magic… Jack Skellington Cookies A classic sugar cookie gets a Nightmare Before Christmas twist to become Jack Skellington Cookies! Jack Skellington Cookies ©Disney And THAT’S how you scare up some Halfway 2 Halloween fun! Find more fun from the Halfway 2 Halloween Takeover by checking out this at-home performance of Grim Grinning Ghosts by the Dapper Dans of Disneyland, and by taking a look at some Haunted Mansion-themed products on the way. And guess what? There’s more fun on the way, so say “BOO!” — I mean, STAY TUNED — right here! Which recipe will you be scaring up first? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: The Force Is Strong with This EXTREMELY Authentic Ronto Wrap Recipe from Galaxy’s Edge! Disney Recipe: Authentic Disney Dole Whip at Home (Two Ways!) With These Simple Steps! Recipe: Make Your Very Own Mickey Mouse Beignets At Home! View the full article

From unpopular Disney opinions to uncontrollable tears, we’re going there! Space Mountain Minnie Ears We have countless wonderful memories of our Disney World vacations — but these are the moments that didn’t make the family photo album! Let’s shine a light on the experiences we’ve all had on a Disney trip but we’re too afraid to talk about! Cried Like a Baby Let’s start off our list with the waterworks! Yup, we’ll admit that we’re guilty of letting the tears flow at Disney World. On the bright side, sometimes our tears stem from an intense positive emotion — getting our first look at Cinderella Castle or the finale of Happily Ever After can definitely bring a Disney fan to tears! In these cases, we encourage you to let those emotions happen. In fact, we’re right there with you (who’s cutting onions near us?)! I’m not crying YOU’RE CRYING Of course, we’ve also had our share of not-so-happy-tears at Disney World. As magical as it is, a Disney vacation can be overwhelming. Sometimes the heat, hunger, dehydration, or exhaustion can sneak up and cause a mini-breakdown. We can say from experience that taking a quick break inside a restaurant or even heading back to the hotel for a nap can work wonders! Disney’s Pop Century Resort If you do find yourself getting a bit emotional at Disney World, you can take comfort in knowing you wouldn’t be the first person to cry in the parks — and you won’t be the last, either! We’re guilty of watering up as we say goodbye to Disney World pretty much every time we go! Oh, and we’ve had some stress- and anger-induced sob sessions as well. It’s OK! We’re all human! Click here to watch the Happily Ever After Fireworks at home (so no one can see you cry!) Had Every Inch of our Body COVERED in Sweat Get ready for a not-so-groundbreaking statement…Florida is hot and it’s humid. And it can be unbearably hot and muggy in the summer. So yeah, we are quite familiar with the uncomfortable feeling of sweating through every piece of clothing we are wearing! An important tip here — remember to pack extra essentials like t-shirts and underwear especially if you’re traveling in the summer. We’ve definitely found ourselves changing our entire outfit multiple times a day! Olaf Another trick we use to feel a liiiittle less nasty — toss some deodorant, a cooling fan, and an extra set of clothes in your park bag before you head out for the day! It’s not the same as a shower (we promise we still hop in as soon as we get back to our rooms!) but it can help you make it through the day without having to run back to the hotel to freshen up. Check out our tips for beating the summer heat at Disney World! Had to Choose Between Peeing our Pants and Losing our Spot in Line While a few attractions do have restrooms in their queues (shoutout to Flight of Passage for hooking us up in that inevitably long line!) most of the time you won’t get so lucky. After learning the hard way, we always head to the restroom (ESPECIALLY when our kids are with us!) before hopping in line for an attraction with a long wait like Slinky Dog Dash or Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. Slinky Dog Dash You don’t want to commit to a 2-hour wait and realize an hour in that your kid has to GO NOW and bail out of line. We try our best not to encourage peeing our pants in line at all costs. Did you know about these brand new restrooms in Hollywood Studios?? Been Unimpressed by an Iconic Attraction We all have our own opinions and sometimes they can be a little unpopular! So, what if that ride, snack, or show that your family member has been raving about leaves you feeling meh? Just know that’s perfectly okay! Not everyone loves Dole Whip (gasp!), Pirates of the Caribbean (say it isn’t so!), or Fantasmic (inconceivable!). Pirates of the Caribbean It’s totally okay if something in Disney World is a one-and-done for you. And you can even look up brief descriptions of rides and menu items on My Disney Experience (or here on DFB!) before your trip to get an idea of what might be up your alley. Or, you can take it a step further by looking up ride-through videos of attractions and reviews of dining locations. Just know that if you walk away feeling less-than-blown-away by something at Disney, there’s nothing wrong with you! Here are some unpopular Disney opinions that are probably 100% correct! Immediately Regretted an Impulse Purchase There are tons of “shiny toys” at Disney World and sometimes we just can’t help but indulge! Buuut…sometimes that doesn’t lead to the wisest purchasing decisions. If you’re taking the kiddos on a Disney trip, try picking up a few things on the cheap before your trip, like bubble wands, glow toys, and plushes! Magic Kingdom If you do end up having instant buyers’ remorse over an in-park purchase, don’t panic! Disney has a pretty lenient return policy, and you can return most items at any Disney-owned merchandise location on property. Just keep in mind that a few items can’t be returned (like personalized MagicBands and Ear Hats), so be extra sure you want those before you swipe your card! Check out the fun new Disney Eats collection available on shopDisney! Not Bought Something and Regretted It On the other hand, sometimes our impulse control is TOO good! If you passed up a souvenir that you now realize you just HAVE to have, all hope isn’t lost! Check the Shop Merchandise section in My Disney Experience to see if that must-have merch is available elsewhere. Sometimes things are available to purchase directly in the app, while others are available in-store only. But wait, there’s more! The app will also show you all the merchandise locations on property that carry the item! ©Disney That way, you can swing by the closest location to try to snag that perfect memento! Click here for our ultimate guide to the top rides in Disney World! Slept Through a FastPass Did we mention that Disney is exhausting?? Sometimes as much as our minds are ready to go get in those early morning rides, our bodies just won’t cooperate! If you do happen to snooze past your alarm, pull up your My Disney Experience app and try to modify your FastPass reservation for later in the day! FastPass with option to Change There might not be a later time available, especially if it’s a big-name attraction, but don’t give up! Keep refreshing the app, because same-day reservations do open up as other guests modify or cancel their FastPasses. Here are three tips for mastering the FastPass Tiers at Disney World! Tripped Over the Tracks and Curbs on Main Street, U.S.A. Well, there’s not much to say about this one, other than watch your step! That’s easier said than done given the sensory overload that is Main Street, U.S.A. As distracting as the crowds, the castle, and the Disney magic can be, be aware of the trolley tracks that run down the middle of Main Street in the Magic Kingdom! And the curbs outside of the shops can sneak up on us as well! Main Street, U.S.A. Try to really take your time and mind your step as you’re entering Magic Kingdom — ending up with a rolled ankle or scraped knee isn’t a very magical way to start the day (but it has happened to us!). Here are the most surprising things in Magic Kingdom! Had One Too Many Drinks Around the World There are so many amazing beverage options in the World Showcase at Epcot — sometimes it’s hard to control ourselves! How can we say no to a margarita at La Cava del Tequila or an ice-cream martini at L’Artisan des Glaces?! With all of the fun and delicious choices, we admit that we’ve overindulged a time or two (we don’t encourage it, but it happens!). Cheers to Mexico! But, we’ve learned the importance of pacing ourselves with our drinks around the world! And given the Florida heat, it’s essential to stay hydrated — so drink plenty of water between those boozy beverages. Breaking up those drinks with a snack is helpful as well. And with the incredible food options at Epcot, we definitely don’t mind snacking AND sipping! Check out these awesome new margaritas in Epcot! Taken a Power Nap on the Bus We’ve had some loooooong days at Disney. So we’ll take our zzz’s where we can get them! We’ll admit that we’ve enjoyed a few precious minutes of shut-eye on Disney busses, monorail, and even on some attractions (sorry Carousel of Progress, we still love you!). Carousel of Progress Desk Plate As long as you’re in a safe spot and someone in your party is awake to keep an eye on you (and your belongings, and the rest of the fam!) we fully support a little snooze where you can find it. Just remember to wake up when you get to your bus stop! Here are 13 Disney World Hotel rooms that are totally worth the upgrade! Had a Meltdown We’ll come full-circle with another mishap that is often exhaustion-induced — the dreaded meltdown. Whether it’s you or another member of your family, Disney World can be overwhelming enough to trigger some fighting. When we find ourselves here, we find it’s best to cool off, both literally and figuratively. Head back to the hotel and enjoy a much-needed nap, or swing by the pool for a quick reset. Disney’s Riviera Resort Pool With all of the intense emotions swirling at Disney World, sometimes meltdowns can happen. Just know that it doesn’t have to ruin your trip! Taking a little breather can work wonders and help get your vacay back on track! From the sweaty to the sleepy, the boozy to the breakdowns, and the tears to the tumbles, these are the things we’ve alllll done in Disney World — that nobody talks about! So, the next time you find yourself experiencing one of these struggles, know that you’re not alone and there are ways to power through! “Are the Hall of Presidents wearing any underwear?” and other burning questions about Disney World we have to discuss! Which of these things have you done in Disney World? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: 50 Memories You Should Make Before Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary! Have We Ever Seen A Cuter Line of Disney World Merchandise? No. No We Haven’t. NEWS! Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Dessert Parties Just Got a MAJOR Upgrade! View the full article

Did you know that we’re HALFWAY TO HALLOWEEN? Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular To be fair, we didn’t know that we were either — that is until Disney started releasing a ton of fun Halloween content! We’ve seen an all-new collection of Haunted Mansion merch AND The Dapper Dans singing “Grim Grinning Ghosts,” but the spookiness is just getting started. Tonight, get in the spirited spirit by watching the 2019 Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular from the comfort of home! The Halloween fireworks are one of our favorite parts of heading to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, so we’re really excited we’ll be able to watch them tonight. It’s all going down as a part of #DisneyMagicMoments on the Disney World Instagram page at @waltdisneyworld. ©Disney To watch, just head to Disney’s Insta at 7PM ET and get ready for a seriously spooky fireworks celebration. We’ll certainly be watching it! Want to see more about Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular? Click here! Will you be tuning in to watch Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular tonight? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: NEWS! Get a “First Look” at Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular Coming to Magic Kingdom! Is Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World Worth The Spend This Year? Like an Icy Blast Elsa Lights Up Cinderella Castle for the Christmas Season in Disney World! View the full article

One of the outcomes of the global health crisis is that as movie theaters shutter, Disney has had to delay the release of some serious blockbusters. ©Walt Disney Studios Perhaps the highest-profile delay was of the live-action Mulan that was set to hit theaters in March. The film was pushed back almost immediately after having its world premiere. Now, it is set to debut July 24 and could potentially debut to low-capacity theaters in order to maintain social distancing. Although this could make it seem like Disney would gross less if the theaters can’t seat as many viewers, Hollywood expects that films can succeed even with fewer seats in the movie theaters — here’s why. According to the Hollywood Reporter, film executives think that films can be successful with theaters at a lower capacity. Paramount president of domestic distribution Chris Aronson is quoted, “Even at reduced capacity because of social distancing, there would be plenty of seats for the summer release schedule the way it is mapped out now.” © Disney As it turns out, it’s not uncommon for theaters to go with 50% or more of their seats unfilled on the weekends and still have the business be profitable. It’s rare that a movie showing is sold out already, so even if demand remained the same, theater owners are confident in being able to seat viewers in a distanced pattern. The suggested seating arrangement has come to be called “checkered seating” and would have guests sitting every other row, with seats between each guest on the occupied rows. This could slash capacity in theaters to 25% to 50% capacity. The Rise of Skywalker at AMC Disney understands that theaters are rarely full under normal circumstances. CEO Bob Chapek mentioned that the Mulan release date is firm and that attendance in theaters generally runs at about 25% capacity on weekdays anyway. Besides, even as seating in each theater is limited, there should be more screens available to show a movie. Distancing and capacity won’t be as much of an issue if five different screens are showing Mulan at one cinema. This could occur thanks to the fact that there will be fewer new films releasing for a few months as the film industry works to get back into a routine. ©Disney President and COO of Ted Mundorff summed up film industry feelings saying, “I’m happy to max out at any capacity we have to abide by. It means people want to come back to the movies. And 50 percent would be a very healthy crowd.” We will have to see if all of these factors play out as anticipated once the film debuts in July! To see ALL of the Disney company films that have been delayed, click here! Will you be headed to theaters to see Mulan in July? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: NEWS! New Film Release Dates Announced For Mulan, Jungle Cruise, Black Widow, and More! NEWS! Disney Drops the “Fox” Name with Its Rebranding Of 20th Century Studios! Watch Your Favorite Disney Movies for Only $5 With This Sale! View the full article

Trick-or-treat! Can you believe we’re halfway to HALLOWEEN?! Halfway to Halloween Takeover ©Disney And to get us excited for the SPOOKIEST season of them all, Disney has given us a preview (a shriek peek, if you will!) of some exclusive Halloween merch that’s headed our way! Disney’s Halfway 2 Halloween Takeover has already bestowed upon us a frighteningly-good rendition of Grim Grinning Ghosts performed by Disneyland’s Dapper Dans which you can check out here! Now, they have shared info on a new Haunted Mansion collection. We can’t wait to check out this new pair of Haunted Mansion Minnie Ears and Ghost Host Hat! ©Disney And it looks like a Haunted Mansion Spirit Jersey for both Disneyland and Disney World are currently in the works! The Haunted Mansion wallpaper pattern looks extra-ghoulish with a black background! ©Disney We’d trade all of our Halloween candy for this Loungefly Hitchhiking Ghost Bag and Loungelfy Haunted Mansion Maid Bag! UGGGHH! How can we decide between a doombuggy and one of our favorite Disney Cast Member costumes?! There’s also an adorable Loungefly Haunted Mansion Card Holder coming soon! ©Disney And here’s where our minds really started imploding. We’ve already seen the Madame Leota Funko Pop that was released last year for the Haunted Mansion’s 50th anniversary, but it looks like a bunch of new Funkos will be released for Halloween and WE NEED THEM ALL! Here’s the new Organist Funko Pop! ©Disney Check out more of the Haunted Mansion 50th Anniversary merch here! And these Funkos might look familiar to you Haunted Mansion fans! They’re two of the portraits in the Stretching Room! We’re also getting a Haunted Mansion Maid Funko! We already own a bunch of Funkos, but just as Master Gracey says, “There’s always room for ONE MORE!” ©Disney And for the kiddos, here’s a first look at some of this year’s Halloween costumes! Check out the new live-action Mulan Costume for girls while boys can go to infinity and beyond with the Buzz Lightyear Costume! ©Disney Everything we’ve shown you so far has been a shopDisney or a Disney Parks exclusive, but all of that’s about to change! You’ll find these new Disney board games at several retailers before Halloween arrives! Look for “Hocus Pocus”: The Game, The Haunted Mansion: Call of the Spirits Game, and the Funkoverse Strategy Game inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas coming to a store near you this fall! ©Disney Last but not least, Serena Valentino has a new young adult novel coming out this summer! It’s part of her Villains series and this time we’ll be learning Cruella DeVil’s side of the story! We can’t wait to hear what she has to say for herself! Evil Thing will be available wherever books are sold on July 7! ©Disney Is it Halloween YET??? Seriously! We’re so excited for fall to hurry up and get here after getting this special “shriek peek” today! And if you’re looking for more Halloween fun, check out our ultimate guide to last year’s Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party here! Are you excited about the Halloween season? Let us know what costume ideas you have in the comments below! Related posts: Release Your Inner Warrior with The New Mulan Collection Now Available on shopDisney! SIVAKO! Pandora — The World of Avatar Wishables Are Now Available Online! So Many New Summery Looks Just Dropped on shopDisney — AND WE NEED THEM ALL! View the full article

Even the most seasoned Disney World vacationers still make mistakes! Cinderella Castle As magical as they are, Disney vacations definitely take a LOT of planning! So, no matter how many times you’ve been, you’re still bound to make some mistakes. And we’re no exception! Here are the biggest mistakes we’ve made in Disney World! Not Making a Room Location Request Believe it or not, your room location can have a pretty big impact on your experience, and a room request can help! Whether you want to be close to the lobby or elevators, in a certain building or wing of the hotel, or on a certain floor, many of the “unknowns” of your room location can be requested according to your preferences. And it can make a HUGE difference when it comes to your overall vacation experience. Room at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Keep in mind there are certain room requests that come with an upcharge. Staying in a themed room like the Pirate Rooms at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort or selecting a specific view like a Water or Garden View Room will typically run you a bit more than the Standard View Room rate, BUT they come with perks like special theming or prime locations at your resort. Pirate Room But there is a way to request a room location for Standard Rooms without an added cost — just keep in mind that you won’t be guaranteed a specific area! Yacht Club Resort Lobby There are two ways to make a room request before your trip. First, you can enter up to two room requests when you complete your online resort check-in through My Disney Experience. ©Disney Or, you can also contact your hotel directly about five days before your check-in date — that’s typically when rooms are being assigned! Animal Kingdom Lodge You may want to consider requesting a room close to the lobby. The hallways at Disney hotels can be suuuuper long (looking at you, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge — Kidani Village!), and it can be tough to make it all the way back to the room after a long day at the parks! Simply requesting a closer room can shave a significant amount of time walking to and from your room each day! Or, if you have some light sleepers or mid-day nappers in your family and you’re concerned about noise, you might not want to be near the lobby or pool areas! The Rooms Facing the Pool Might Not Be the Quietest! Keep in mind that guests with mobility issues or families with strollers may want to request a first-floor room, especially if their resort doesn’t always have elevator access to upper floors (Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, for instance). If you do find that your room location isn’t working for you when you arrive, you can speak with a Cast Member to request a new room. They’ll do their best to help you out, just keep in mind that they might not be able to relocate you immediately, especially if you’re traveling during a busy time! Check out this recently refurbished room at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge! Forgetting About the Minnie Vans Minnie Vans are a private ride service available for guests to travel around Walt Disney World property and between Disney World and the Orlando International Airport. The vans seat up to six passengers with two convertible car seats available. While the service is run through the Lyft app, the drivers are Disney Cast Members. Minnie Van Now, Minnie Vans are pricey — each ride around Disney property runs $15 plus $2.75 per mile. So, this is definitely more of a splurge, but there are a few times that a Minnie Van ride can really come in handy! If you have a reservation at Hoop Dee Doo Revue or Trail’s End Restaurant at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort, the Minnie Van can drop you off right outside the restaurant! This is a huge help, because guests normally have to navigate the resort’s internal bus system if they’re driving or taking a Disney bus to the resort. Hoop-Dee-Doo Pioneer Hall Players They can also be super helpful if you’re cutting it close for an Advance Dining Reservation or FastPass+ reservation in another park! Disney transportation can be unpredictable at times, so having a reliable backup plan is a good idea. Pandora Again, a Minnie Van ride isn’t cheap, so it might not be the best option for all of your Disney transportation needs. But requesting a Minnie Van when we were running late for reservations or on our way to a location off the beaten path could have saved us a ton of stress on past trips! Here’s everything you need to know about the Minnie Van service at Disney World! Waiting to Buy Must-Have Merchandise Take it from us, if you’re walking down Main Street, U.S.A. and see something in a store window that you just have to have, it’s best to jump on it! There’s a chance it won’t be there if you come back later to make that purchase! Disney fans looooove their merchandise and a lot of popular items sell out super quickly — especially things like new Mickey or Minnie Ear designs and limited-edition merchandise! Ink & Paint Minnie Ears On top of that, not every location sells the same merchandise! So, if you’re park-hopping and see something you like, don’t assume that you’ll be able to find it on your next stop in a gift shop! Even World of Disney doesn’t carry some specialty merchandise. Disney Tails Merchandise Plus, Disney World has a super lenient return policy — you can return most items (with a few exceptions, like personalized items) at any Disney owned merchandise location on property. So, just in case you do end up with some buyers’ remorse, it’s usually not too much of a hassle to make a return! If you’re concerned about having to carry your purchase around with you all day, you can always have the item shipped to your Disney World resort if you’re staying at a Disney-owned hotel. If you’re not on property, you can also have the item shipped home from any Disney World register. Check out this Mickey jewelry collection available on shopDisney! Planning a Trip When Our Favorite Ride Was Closed Has anyone else ever gotten soooo excited about their Disney vacation that they dive in head-first?? Because we definitely have! And while rides will sometimes temporarily be closed due to weather or mechanical issues, there are attractions that have scheduled refurbishments for months at a time. Keep in mind that water rides like Splash Mountain and Kali River Rapids typically go down for maintenance beginning in January every year, so you can plan around a few of these closures somewhat reliably. Splash Mountain refurbishment Other rides will occasionally go down for construction as well. Disney makes a note of any scheduled attraction closings on their interactive park hours calendar. The Walt Disney Railroad So learn from our heartbreak — check the calendar for refurbishments as soon as you start planning! Click here to read about the ongoing transformation of Epcot! Rope Dropping the “Wrong Way” For those of you not in on the Disney lingo, “rope dropping” is getting into a park as SOON as it opens to take advantage of lower crowds and shorter lines. But, in order to really get the most out of rope drop, you’ll need to get to the park at least 30-45 minutes BEFORE the posted opening time. Magic Kingdom Cast Members will usually begin allowing guests into certain sections of the park before the posted opening time. So, even though they can’t actually get on any of the attractions, they can get a head start on lining up before the park even officially opens! And since early mornings can be tough even at Disney World, we’ve definitely been guilty of being a little slow on our rope drop arrival. Slinky Dog in Toy Story Land Another important thing to keep in mind — guests tend to head for the super popular attractions for rope drop. So, the wait for rides like Slinky Dog Dash in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Flight of Passage in Disney’s Animal Kingdom can easily be an hour or more just a few minutes after the park opens! The line will still be shorter than during the peak of the day, but if you’re looking for a walk-on at rope drop, you probably won’t find it at a headlining attraction unless you were at the front of the pack. Looking for even shorter waits than rope drop? Click here to learn more about the Disney After Hours events! Missing out on a Rise of the Resistance Boarding Group Here’s another early morning task we’ve dropped the ball on before! Rise of the Resistance is the new MEGA POPULAR attraction in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Given the popularity of the ride, the only way to experience it is by getting a boarding pass as soon as the park opens. And we do mean AS SOON as the park opens! Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance The boarding groups are distributed through the My Disney Experience app, but there are a few important tips to follow if you want to secure one! First, be sure to get to Hollywood Studios at least 45 minutes before the scheduled opening time. In order to get a boarding group in the app, you will need to be inside the park — meaning through security AND the front entrance — before the park opens! The boarding groups are usually fully distributed within just a few minutes of the park opening, so if you aren’t there ready and waiting with your phone in hand, you’ll probably miss out! Hollywood Studios Before Park Opening On a related note, we suggest using a rideshare service (or driving yourself to the park if you have a car!) instead of taking Disney transportation. While in theory the buses and Disney Skyliner should be running early enough to get you there on time, they have been known to experience unexpected delays. And you don’t want to miss out on a boarding group while you’re waiting on a bus! Rise of the Resistance Boarding Groups Sign Also, make sure your entire party is connected in My Disney Experience before you head to the park — only one person needs to grab boarding passes for your whole group (but remember, everyone still has to be inside the park to qualify!). And last but not least, take screenshots of the entire boarding group process. That way, if a glitch does pop up, you’ll have proof of the timestamps, which will make it easier for a Cast Member to help you out! Click here to learn more about Rise of the Resistance! Not Budgeting Enough Time to Get to Our Reservations Ah, here’s a mistake we’ve been guilty of making multiple times! It can take a lot of time to get around Disney World property. So, if you have an Advance Dining Reservation or FastPass+ reservation in another park (or even on the other side of the SAME park!), you need to give yourself enough travel time to get there! Crystal Palace Disney transportation can experience unexpected delays, and that goes for the buses, Skyliner, monorail, AND ferry boats! You might be waiting around for your transportation to arrive, and there could be delays en route. Epcot Monorail You might be able to make it to some places in under an hour, especially if you’re traveling between the World Showcase at Epcot and Hollywood Studios using the Skyliner. BUT to be on the safe side, give yourself two hours to make it from one park to another for a dining or FastPass reservation! Tower of Terror Sign Don’t forget how much time it could take to WALK from one side of a park to another as well as other in-park slowdowns you could run into. You don’t want to be running from Spaceship Earth to the Japan Pavilion in Epcot (that’s like a mile of ground you have to cover!) with minutes ’til a dinner reservation at Teppan Edo, or stuck behind the barricade for the Festival of Fantasy parade in Magic Kingdom trying to get to Liberty Tree Tavern for a late lunch reservation, so plan ahead! Don’t Get Stuck Behind This Trying to Get to Your Reservation! If you’re cutting it close, Cast Members will often grant you a few minutes of grace time after your reservation (usually about 15 minutes). But if there’s no way you can make it in time, be sure to pull up your My Disney Experience app to see if there are later time slots available or try to call the location! Check out our three tips for mastering the Disney World FastPass+ Tiers! Yes it’s true, even Disney super-fans still make mistakes! These are some of the faux pas that we’ve fallen victim to in some of our recent trips! Hopefully you’ll learn from our errors and avoid these Disney World pitfalls. But if (or should we say, when!) things don’t go according to plan on your vacation, just remember that we’ve all been there — and making memories with our loved ones is what really counts! Here are seven things you’re probably forgetting when you plan your Disney World vacation! What mistakes have you made on your Disney World trips? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: The BIGGEST Time Wasters in Disney World — And How To Avoid Them! Year in Review: The Disney Merchandise We HAD to Have in 2018!! Disney News This Week: ALL the News and Updates from the Most Magical Places on Earth! View the full article

Did you know that we are now just over HALFWAY TO HALLOWEEN?! And we are celebrating all day, thanks to Disney! Halfway to Halloween Takeover ©Disney Disney is sharing all sorts of spooktacular magic and ghoulish delights to give YOU ways to share in the fun at home with the Halfway 2 Halloween Takeover! And what better way to kick things off than with the Dapper Dans of Disneyland who have… well, stayed in “to socialize” by performing Grim Grinning Ghosts from the Haunted Mansion together from their individual homes! Dapper Dans ©Disney Yep! The Dapper Dans of Disneyland are coming at you once again! (You can also hear Magic Kingdom’s Dapper Dans here!) Watch them materialize right here… And that’s not all that’s in store for the Halfway 2 Halloween Takeover! Stay tuned for more spooktacular fun on the way! Will you be celebrating Halfway to Halloween today? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Here’s EVERYTHING Closed for Refurbishment in Disney World AND Disneyland Next Week! Here Are ALL of the Refurbishment Closures in Disney World AND Disneyland Next Week! Here’s EVERYTHING Closed for Refurbishment in Disneyland AND Disney World Next Week! View the full article

The Walt Disney Company holds a relatively impeccable brand image, one that has been known and loved by millions over generations. Disney World Skyliner Still, sometimes even the happiest and most wholesome of brands will take a hit from a surprising accident or miscommunication. From the Skyliner incident last year to the international closure of all Disney parks, check out these 6 times that Disney had to deal with a public relations nightmare! 1. Attempting to Claim #Maythe4th on Twitter Just a couple of weeks ago Disney dealt with some backlash as they were accused of trying to claim #Maythe4th on Twitter. Basically, Disney+ tweeted that use of the hashtag implied consent to Disney’s Terms of Service. Since #Maythe4th has been around for a while, users across Twitter were not happy with Disney attempting to attach their terms to it. Pretty soon, subscribers and lawyers alike flocked to their keyboards and phones to explain that Disney could not attach consent of their terms to the hashtag, according to Insider. It’s Chewbacca! A few hours later, Disney+ tweeted again clarifying that the controversial tweet had a limited application for the purpose of a possible surprise feature on Disney+ on May 4th. The clarifying tweet said, “The above legal language applies ONLY to replies to this tweet using #Maythe4th and mentioning @DisneyPlus. These replies may appear in something special on May the 4th!” Still, twitter audiences condemned the poor handling of the promotion. Click here to check out the official May the 4th video from Disney! 2. Trademarking the Phrase “Hakuna Matata” A few years ago, the company dealt with some uproar over their trademark on the Swahili phrase, “Hakuna Matata.” Despite, being trademarked back in 1994, some activists ignited backlash leading up to the release of the live-action The Lion King in 2019, according to Deadline. Hakuna Matata Shirt The negative response was rooted in the fact that a trademark on a common Swahili phrase felt disrespectful to the culture. Zimbabwean activist Shelton Mpala was quoted saying, “While we respect Disney as an entertainment institution responsible for creating many of our childhood memories, the decision to trademark ‘Hakuna Matata’ is predicated purely on greed and is an insult not only to the spirit of the Swahili people but also, Africa as a whole.” Hakuna Matata Tee Disney responded by mentioning that the phrase is copyrighted only for use on t-shirts and doesn’t prevent individual use of the phrase. They also noted that plenty of popular phrases have been trademarked over the years such as “Merry Christmas” and “Seasons Greetings.” Eventually, backlash died down without any further action from Disney. Want to see how Disney World celebrated the release of 2019’s The Lion King? Click here! 3. Applying to Trademark “Dia de los Muertos” “Hakuna Matata” hasn’t been the only trademark that left Disney in hot water. According to USA Today, during the 2013 production of Disney/Pixar’s Coco, Disney attempted to trademark the phrase “Dia de los Muertos,” the name of the Mexican holiday Day of the Dead. ©Disney Within hours uproar ensued. People accused the company of attempting to trademark a cultural tradition. Lalo Alcaraz, the creator of the comic strip “La Cucaracha,” tweeted: “Disney to trademark Dia de Los Muertos, also your dead relatives.” Yikes. Plaza de la Familia Disney ended up pulling the trademark application on the same day saying, “As we have previously announced, Disney-Pixar is developing an animated feature inspired by the Mexican holiday Dia de los Muertos. Disney’s trademark filing was intended to protect any potential title for our film and related activities. It has since been determined that the title of the film will change, and therefore we are withdrawing our trademark filing.“ Do you love Coco? Click here to make an iconic dish from the film! 4. Charging an Elementary School for Showing The Lion King We’ve got another time that The Lion King spurred a controversial situation! Earlier this year, Disney fined a Californian elementary school $250 for showing 2019’s The Lion King at a fundraiser, per CNN Business. The Lion King ©Disney According to CNN, many around the country expressed distaste for Disney’s “very corporate” action. Though the school’s Parent-Teacher Association begrudgingly agreed to pay the fine out of the $800 that they made for the fundraiser, the backlash ended up having Disney pull the fine and issue an apology. ©Disney Then-CEO Bob Iger personally apologized tweeting, “Our company @WaltDisneyCo apologizes to the Emerson Elementary School PTA. I will personally donate to their fundraising initiative.” Click here to remember a Lion King animator and Disney icon, Ann Sullivan. 5. The Skyliner Accident and Other Transportation Incidents Sometimes accidents in the park bring serious PR challenges for Disney! Walt Disney World has seen a few large-scale transportation tragedies in recent years. You might remember the devastating monorail crash in 2011 (you can read the Orlando Sentinel’s coverage here). Monorail at Disney World In 2019, just after the opening of the brand-new Disney Skyliner System, the Skyliner had an accident that caused a complete shutdown of the transport with guests stuck onboard for hours. Disney Skyliner Thankfully, there were no injuries. But naturally, many Disney fans were put-off by this incident. Disney had to contend with unhappy guests who were directly affected by the incident, as well as those raising questions about the company’s attention to safety — some even citing the fatal monorail crash. Riviera Resort Skyliner In response, Disney released a statement that expressed apologies to all affected guests and reassured that they were investigating the cause of the incident. The following weeks saw the addition of a dedicated guest relations line for the Gondola System. Want to find out how Disney compensated affected guests? Click here! 6. The Closure of All Disney Parks Internationally As you’re probably aware, Disney parks around the world closed in early 2020 in response to the global health crisis. With such large-scale closures and pressing health concerns, Disney has had a whole new PR landscape to navigate. Disneyland Main Entrance With a lot of what-ifs as the crisis progresses, Disney has been hesitant to make any official statements regarding a reopening. Still, quotes from Disney executives and Bob Iger show that work is going on behind the scenes to prepare Disney for a reopening of the parks that focuses on health and safety for guests and Cast Members. An Empty BoardWalk Resort Disney has taken the first steps out of the worldwide closures by reopening Shanghai Disneyland on May 11th. The park reopened with guests and cast members required to wear face masks, strict sanitation procedures being practiced throughout the park, as well as extensive social distancing protocols being enforced. This reopening signals the very start of Disney’s slow crawl out of the longest and most extensive closures the company has ever faced. To upkeep the brand in the interim, Disney has continued a few merchandise releases as normal and even released a bunch of online content such as live streams, the Disney Magic Moments website, and new features in the Disney parks apps. Click here to experience some Disney magic from home! Unfortunately, Disney parks are not immune to tragedy. Disney has had to respond to many incidents over the years (including several that we’re not mentioning here), but in most, if not all, cases they handled it with as much tact as the situations allowed. While the current closures are certainly the lengthiest and most publicly broadcasted of Disney’s Public Relations woes, at each turn they have been ready to face the press and the public with a thoughtful response. Looking for updates on the Disney parks closures? Click here! Which do you think have been some of the worst situations for Disney? Share your thoughts in the comments! Related posts: Bob Iger Comments Reveal How Set-Backs Could Affect The Walt Disney Company Long-Term One Wall Street Analyst Thinks That Disney World Could Reopen SOON NEW DETAILS Revealed for Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney World and Disneyland! View the full article

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Disneyland Shanghai recently reopened with a sharply limited capacity. Currently the park is limiting capacity to below 30%, and guests must have a reservation (either a dated park ticket, or an actual reservation). ©WaltDisneyImagineering on Instagram That “limited capacity” bit has us (and our readers!) a little worried. Is there a chance that Disney will limit capacity so sharply that there is a risk of guests not getting into the park even WITH a hotel reservation and park ticket? How is Disney World going to implement these capacity limits? Let’s take a look at how Disney has handled this in the past. Disney has had to limit park attendance in the past. This isn’t the first time that Disney has had to place a limit on park attendance. In fact, it’s happened often, using several different methods. Tiered Closure During Holiday Park Capacity Limits Pretty much every year Disney has to turn guests away at the gates of Magic Kingdom during the holiday season! In this instance, the capacity limits follow a priority schedule where the parks close to walk-up guests first and then step up through the tiers — those with hotel reservations, annual passholders, etc. — until they close for everyone when the park hits its safe capacity. Heavy Fireworks Crowds With lowered capacities, Disney World could opt to use their usual capacity closure protocol considering it is already an established system. If this were the case, we would likely see the tiered closure introduced at a much smaller number guests — especially if Disney World’s capacity is as limited as Shanghai Disneyland’s. Crowded Magic Kingdom Virtual Queues and Boarding Passes and/or Hotel-Guest-Only Systems Another way that Disney has limited guest numbers in the past has been with virtual queues and boarding groups. These are being used right now with the all-new and mega-popular Rise of the Resistance, but before that, they were actually used to enter Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge as a whole. In Disneyland, there was about a two month time period where only people with Disney hotel reservations could get into Galaxy’s Edge and all reservation holders had a limit of four hours in the land per reservation. If there is an issue of limited capacity, perhaps such queues could be implemented for different high traffic areas of the parks, or even the parks themselves. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge It sounds kind of crazy to think of a potential time limit in the parks, but Disney does have experience utilizing a virtual queue system so that could be what they fall back on. Regardless, we already know that Disney is considering the use of virtual queues to help with distancing in lines! We can also take a look at the opening of Disneyland Shanghai! SO FAR, the sitch in Shanghai is probably closest to what we can expect when Disney World reopens. The park initially opened with a new reservation system where guests — including annual passholders — had to make a reservation to get in the park. This way, Disney knows exactly how many people they are allowing in. Shanghai Disneyland If all goes well in Shanghai, this reservation system presents a potential solution in Disney parks. In that case, you would know for a FACT, in advance, whether or not there’s space for you in the park. That reservation would mean entry, not just your ticket. But currently, Disney has already sold hundreds of thousands of dated tickets for the remainder of the year. If the parks open with limited capacity, does everyone still get in, or do those with tickets still have to win the “lottery” of a reservations system? It remains to be seen. Click here to learn more about the reservation system in Shanghai! In the case of a phased reopening, Florida residents may be the only ones who have to worry about not getting into the park. If you don’t live in Florida, you may not have to worry about getting turned away at the gate at all. Per the proposed phased plan suggested by the Re-Open Florida Task Force, Florida residents could be the first guests allowed into the parks — exclusively. Florida-themed Orange Bird Mural Not only does this mean that non-Florida residents wouldn’t be able to get in, but it also means that capacity will naturally limit itself. As you can imagine, there are a whole lot more potential Disney guests outside of Florida than there are in Florida, but many are not able to travel at this time. If Disney is considering turning ticketed guests away at capacity, the idea of Florida residents being solely allowed in the parks could make sense. If a Florida resident is turned away, they won’t have to travel as far and many of them won’t be spending a good bit of money on the hotel reservations either. Magic Kingdom Still, Disney is allowing ANYONE to book vacation packages after July 1st right now. If a phased reopening with Florida residents first is the case, will they have to go through another round of canceling and rescheduling NON-Florida residents’ vacations? Maybe. After all, they’ve already done several rounds of cancellations. It’s not implausible that more will come. To learn more about the Re-Open Florida Task Force plan, click here! What does all this mean for YOU? Will YOU get turned away at the gate? This is all uncharted territory, so we have to be aware of the possibilities. As long as things go well in Shanghai, the case may be that advance reservations ARE the process. In this case, at least you’ll KNOW whether you’re in or not based on if you get a reservation. Magic Kingdom But remember, just because the parks are open doesn’t mean your reservations are a go. Capacity limits, health measures, and phased reopenings could very well mean that your trip needs to be canceled or moved. Disney wants guests back to enjoying the parks as soon as possible, but there are a lot of caveats to doing so safely and responsibly. It’s unknown at this time WHAT steps Disney World will take upon reopening. But at this time, we have a few possible options we can examine. We’ll keep you posted as soon as we hear any concrete plans from Disney. Thinking about making a reservation soon? Click here! How do you think Disney would go about limiting capacity? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: Why Disney World Could Be Very DIFFERENT When It Reopens Florida Governor Says Disney is “Ahead of the Curve” When it Comes to Reopening Disney World Says, “We Do Not Have an Opening Date Yet.” View the full article

For many of us, the Halloween season is a favorite time of year with all the creative costumes (for humans and pets!), festive parties, over-the-top decorations, and, of course, fabulous food! In honor of our #Halfway2Halloween celebration, I was excited to feature a couple of my favorite Disney Halloween and fall recipes from years past. (Full disclosure – I love anything pumpkin!) The challenge? I could not decide which were my top two favorites so I turned to my team to select their favorites. The challenge? We had a six-way tie! So here you go – in no particular order – our favorite autumnal Disney recipes (plus a just plain adorable sugar cookie!) to celebrate Halfway2Halloween. And a bonus – the Pumpkin Crème Brûlée recipe is new and exclusive to Disney Parks Blog. Click the links below each photo for the downloadable recipe. Happy Halfway2Halloween! These twists of pumpkin delight are super easy to make with frozen puff pastry. The pumpkin pie filling is what makes this delicious hand-held snack so special … for all you Halloweenies out there! Click here for a print-at-home version of this recipe. Scrumptious Pumpkin Pancakes slathered with butter and syrup. ‘Nuff said. Click here for a print-at-home version of this recipe. This gluten- and vegan-friendly Pumpkin Soup is a warm hug in a bowl. Great as a side dish or a main meal. Yes, please! Click here for a print-at-home version of this recipe. Of course, we give Halloween icon Jack Skellington his own cookie! Have fun baking and decorating this treat any time of the year. Beverage choice – milk, of course! Click here for a print-at-home version of this recipe. These Pumpkin Bars are bites of pumpkin heaven complete with a graham cracker crust. What’s not to love? Click here for a print-at-home version of this recipe. Everything about this Pumpkin Crème Brûlée will “wow” family and guests. This French classic with a nod to the Halloween season is actually easier to make than you think and definitely worth the effort – promise! Click here for a print-at-home version of this recipe. Keep checking back to the Disney Parks Blog for more #DisneyMagicMoments that include delicious Disney recipes. And be sure to share the magic with other Disney fans using the hashtag #DisneyMagicMoments. Happy cooking! View the full article

In honor of last year’s 50th anniversary of the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland park, the Disneyland Resort Line — a magazine published exclusively for Disneyland Resort cast members — featured a variety of commemorative stories in its Aug. 1, 2019 issue. One such story, written by Editorial Manager Lisa Greathouse, shares how two Haunted Mansion cast members fell in “love at first fright” in 1989. Enjoy this #DisneyCastLife story below! Senior Stage Manager Dave Atkins will never forget the day in late 1989 when, as part of the opening crew on Splash Mountain, he began cross-training on Haunted Mansion and spotted a new hire who was part of a different training group. “It was love at first fright,” Dave says with a laugh. Eve, that “new hire” who caught Dave’s eye 30 years ago, rolls her eyes. “That is such a dad joke,” she says. The couple, who began dating a few months after first meeting, recently celebrated their 26th wedding anniversary and have two sons, ages 16 and 19. “They think it’s pretty cool that their parents met at Haunted Mansion,” says Eve, who left the company in 1994 for a career in Human Resources. Dave, who works in Disney Photo Imaging, says the couple’s circle of friends include many Cast Members (past and present) they met working in New Orleans and Critter Country during the 1990s. He even recalls sitting in a circle in the mansion’s expanding room with fellow Cast on Halloween night after the park closed, telling ghost stories late into the night. “Haunted Mansion is still my favorite attraction — and not just because I met this incredible woman there,” Dave says, glancing at Eve. “It’s an attraction that is better than it needed to be, full of so many little details and incredibly rich storytelling. Anyone who has trained on that attraction has stories that build on the lore. There’s always a little bit of mystery.” View the full article

As part of our #Halfway2Halloween takeover at Disney Parks, we’re digging up five favorite ways to have some spook-tacular fun at home! Whether it’s a delightfully ghoulish DIY project, a creepily creative candy apple or a not-so-scary digital wallpaper for your device, check out our list of Disney surprises: 1 – Make One of These Not-So-Scary DIY projects Our first way to celebrate #Halfway2Halloween is with a bewitchingly wondrous series of DIY projects. Make your own ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’-Inspired Candy PouchCreate Your Own Disney Halloween Pumpkin Design a Disney Haunted Mansion Butler CostumeMake Your Own Madame Leota Crystal Ball 2 – Harken Back to Halloween Past Celebrate #Halfway2Halloween with a fascinating look at the history of Halloween at Disney Parks. Happy Haunts and Grinning Ghosts Haunted Mansion Opening DayThe Anaheim Halloween Parade and Disney’s Spooktacular Past, from our friends at D23: The Official Disney Fan Club3 – Learn Something New about The Haunted Mansion One of our favorite attractions is The Haunted Mansion, so add to the #Halfway2Halloween fun with these facts: The idea for a haunted house at Disneyland was included in an early concept design sketch by Harper Goff dating back to 1952, when Disneyland was still being conceptualized.Within a week of the Haunted Mansion’s opening, Disneyland celebrated what was then its highest single-day attendance.20 tombstone tributes exist both inside and around the exterior of the attraction. The epitaphs on the tombstones were written to honor several Disney Legends and Walt Disney Imagineers who created and maintain the attraction.The final exterior concept for the house is heavily influenced by the Victorian-era Shipley-Lydecker House in Baltimore, Maryland.Thurl Ravenscroft is the voice of “Uncle Theodore” who leads the “Phantom Five” quintet of singing headstones. His voice can also be heard at Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room as the voice of both Fritz and Tangaroa.The pipe organ seen in the ballroom sequence was featured as Captain Nemo’s pipe organ in the Disney film classic, “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.” For more details, check out George’s story here.Leota Toombs, a former Walt Disney Imagineer and Disney Legend, served as the famous face of Madame Leota.The Hatbox Ghost was featured in Haunted Mansion when the attraction first opened. Then, he mysteriously vanished, only to reappear in 2015 in time for the 60th anniversary of Disneyland.Plus, we’d like to introduce you to 13 of the attraction’s residents at Disneyland Resort. 4 – Create a Special Candy Apple Also, you can choose from a variety of Halloween candy apple tutorials to celebrate #Halfway2Halloween. Each of these apples are coated with delicious candies, colored sugar and more. Mickey Pumpkin Candy Apple Witch Minnie Candy AppleMickey Ghost Candy ApplePoison Skull Candy Apple Apple Pie Candy Apple 5 – Add some Spooky fun to Your Devices For #Halfway2Halloween, you must also dig into our dozens of spooky Disney Parks Blog wallpapers and customize your desktop and mobile devices with Disney magic. Click on your favorite wallpaper above to download, or head to our wallpaper page and search for “Halloween” for a variety of designs and sizes! And we have an extra bonus way to have fun with your #Halfway2Halloween festivities – check out this Disney+ watch list of top not-so-scary favorites: Hocus PocusNightmare Before ChristmasThe Haunted MansionMaleficent Maleficent: Mistress of EvilDescendants Descendants 2 Descendants 3Plus, don’t miss this musical Halloween Special, “Disney Hall of Villains,” from our friends at Disney Channel and Radio Disney. And for more halloween fun check out Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween Instagram account. We hope you enjoyed our list of spook-tacular ways to enjoy #Halfway2Halloween at home. Show us your creations with #DisneyMagicMoments and #Halfway2Halloween. View the full article

In honor of our #Halfway2Halloween celebration, I’m bringing you some ghoulish delights! Welcome foolish mortals to our “shriek peek” at new products coming soon, available at shopDisney.com, Disney Parks and other shopping destinations around the world just in time for Halloween. From the latest Halloween costumes inspired by your favorite Disney characters to an all-new collection inspired by The Haunted Mansion, you’ll definitely want to check out these haunting must-haves! shopDisney.com & Disney Parks: Inspired by the classic attraction at Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort and Tokyo Disney Resort, check out a first look at this chilling new “The Haunted Mansion Collection.” The line features a fun assortment of ghoulish gear including an all-new Minnie Mouse ear headband, baseball hat, and a spirit jersey, all featuring the infamous wallpaper print. You can complete your frightfully fun looks with two new bags and even a card case by Loungefly! Featuring the style of our Cast Members at The Haunted Mansion, this mini backpack by Loungefly is perfect for the ghost host on the go! For a quick on-the-go bag, hitch a ride on this Doom Buggy-inspired crossbody bag by Loungefly but beware of hitchhiking ghosts! You may have 999 Funko Pop! figures at home but there’s always room for one more! Exclusively made for Disney Parks and shopDisney, you’ll definitely want to make room on your shelves for an all-new Funko Pop! figure featuring the Organist from The Haunted Mansion. Additional Funko Pop! figures inspired by The Haunted Mansion are coming soon to shopDisney.com as well, perfect for any grim grinning ghost! For family fun and exciting ideas this Halloween season, look no further than shopDisney.com! Here, aspiring heroes and space rangers alike can suit up for adventure in the latest costumes inspired by the upcoming live action film, “Mulan” and the Academy Award-winning “Toy Story 4” now on Disney+! Global Retailers: Those of you looking for the most spirited game night will love these new board games coming out this fall at retailers worldwide including “Hocus Pocus”: The Game, The Haunted Mansion: Call of the Spirits Game and even a Funkoverse Strategy Game inspired by “The Nightmare Before Christmas”. If THAT doesn’t scare you, no evil thing will… Get into the Halloween spirit with the latest novel by author Serena Valentino of the wildly popular and darkly fascinating Villains series. This novel brings readers a tale told by the Evil Thing herself—after all, nothing is as simple as black and white. “Evil Thing” will be available on July 7! Keep an eye out for when some of these products will be available! Join this grim grinning celebration of #Halfway2Halloween and stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog all day long for fun content to put some friendly frights into your day! View the full article

“Goblins and ghoulies from last Halloween,” listen up! We are pleased to bring another special and “spirited” #DisneyMagicMoments video to you. A few weeks back, the Disneyland park Dapper Dans materialized from their homes with their rendition of the iconic song, “Grim Grinning Ghosts.” Of all the Disney Parks attractions with catchy theme songs, this Haunted Mansion anthem is surely a fan favorite, and one that you requested to hear! We hope you enjoy this #VoicesFromHome performance: Keep checking the Disney Parks Blog for more #DisneyMagic Moments stories like this, as Disney cast members continue to bring magic into our lives. View the full article