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As part of the 30th Anniversary celebration of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Cast Members across the park are getting a present in the form of new Cast Member costumes in various areas around the park! Hollywood Studios Cast Member Costumes The rollout of new Cast Member costumes is already in progress and will continue on an ongoing basis. And one example that’s new in the park today are the new duds for the Cast at Oscar’s Service Station! Oscar’s Costume Oscar’s Costume Oscar’s Costume Again, these are new today, so you’ll see them the next time you’re in Hollywood Studios right at the front of the park! Oscar’s Costume in action! The park is also sharing a first in-person look at one of the Cast costumes coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at a Walt Disney World media event we’re attending today. Black Spire Outpost Villager Costume You’ll see this Black Spire Outpost Villager costume in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge when the land opens on August 29, 2019! Black Spire Outpost Villager Costume Black Spire Outpost Villager Costume Although, I should clarify… because Cast Members will be able to mix and match their outfits and accessories, you’ll actually see various combinations of costumes when you’re on the planet Batuu! Each villager will look unique. Black Spire Outpost Villager Costume Name tags will present the names of Cast Members in traditional English as well as the Aurebesh translation (the language on Batuu) underneath. Black Spire Outpost Villager Costume The new costumes are part of “enchancing and upgrading” the entire Hollywood Studios experience as the park moves into its 30th year, as we learned today at a special Walt Disney World media event. Keep an eye out for new Cast Member costumes around the park! And while we’re chatting about Cast Members, now is as good a time as any to say THANK YOU to all the Hollywood Studios Cast Members who have been making magic for guests for the last 30 years! What do you think of the new looks for Hollywood Studios Cast Members? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Driving to Disney World’s Hollywood Studios? New Car Entrance Opens November 8th What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: March 14, 2018 NEW Details Released for Star Wars Land: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney World! View the full article

Disney Parks Blog announced today a new round of desserts coming to Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom next month — and you’re definitely going to want to know when and where you can get them for yourself! But first: Disney is working on an updated Plant-Based Cuisine Guide for the summer! Updated Plant-Based Cuisine Guide coming this summer! Culinary teams are pulling together information for the updated guide, and it’s expected to be available at food and beverage locations around the park soon! But now: sweet treats! These goodies are available with various start and end dates, so you’ll need to plan accordingly to score your favorites! First up: start the day off right with this Mickey Celebration Donut available May 9 through the end of June. You’ll find yours at The Lunching Pad in Tomorrowland in strawberry, vanilla, or chocolate frosting. Mickey Celebration Donut available starting May 9 Head to Pinocchio Village Haus for the Tangled Eclair (available May 9 through the end of June), complete with chocolate frying pan, buttercream hair, and purple craquelin to give it a little crunch. Tangled Eclair coming May 9 Sunshine Tree Terrace brings the Wish Granted Donut from May 1 to June 30. This is a glazed donut generously coated in gold sprinkles and topped with a chocolate Genie lamp and a swath of blue cotton candy. Wish Granted Donut coming May 1 to June 30 Pick up this on-trend Minnie’s Cookie Dough Sundae at Storybook Treats beginning May 9 and continuing until the end of June! It’s complete with two balls of edible cookie dough and a (red) white chocolate polka dot bow. Minnie’s Cookie Dough Sundae available beginning May 9 Auntie Gravity’s Galatic Goodies will be serving this Mickey Milkshake from May 1 to June 30. This is a strawberry milkshake with yellow cotton candy and a white Mickey marshmallow straw. (We saw similar marshmallow garnishes here in the winter!) Mickey Milkshake coming May 1 to June 30 You can dig into the Celebration Brownie at Casey’s Corner beginning May 9 through the end of June. This is a chocolate brownie coated in vanilla buttercream and topped with a white chocolate Mickey disc. Celebration Brownie arriving May 9 And finally, enjoy the Mickey Push Pop from May 1 to June 30 at Columbia Harbour House, Golden Oak Outpost, Cosmic Ray’s, and Friar’s Nook. The layers of birthday cake, confetti sprinkles, and buttercream sound like a crowd pleaser! Mickey Push Pop coming May 1 to June 30 There you have it: your sugar rush for the months of May and June! If you try some (or all!) of these, let us know what you think! Tag us @DisneyFoodBlog on Instagram so we can see what you’re eating in the parks! And subscribe to the DFB Newsletter so we can keep you apprised of all the Disney Parks news! Which of these sweet treats has you ready to head to Magic Kingdom? Tell us in the comments! Related posts: What’s NEW In Magic Kingdom This Week!! (Spoiler Alert — LOTS.) What’s New in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom?: April 10, 2018 What’s New in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom: July 11, 2018 View the full article

Get yer lasso’s ready, cowpokes, because I’ve got some rootin’ tootin’ news for ya! There’s a brand-new table-service restaurant coming to Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Upon entering Andy’s back yard, guests are magically transformed to the size of a toy, surrounded by toys and playsets scattered throughout the area. And soon, guests will discover that a new play area has been set up – and this time, it’s a rodeo! But of course, being Andy, it certainly isn’t your usual rodeo… Using three cardboard boxes cut and taped together, Andy has created a new rodeo arena using some of his favorite toys, games, and play sets. And while some pieces are definitely western-themed, what makes this rodeo special is the broad assortment of toys that have been brought together to create a fun, colorful mashup-atmosphere that only a child could create. Once inside, you’ll be surrounded by all of the rodeo festivities in-action as well as western town and train station play sets. And you just might spot some of your favorite Disney•Pixar characters scattered throughout the restaurant in the form of toys and game pieces including a toy version of Jessie riding on the back of a Trixie pull-toy and unique toy versions of Bo Peep and her sheep, all who appear to be performing in the rodeo together. This immersive restaurant will surround guests with a kaleidoscope of toys, games, and playsets, providing yet another unique, fun, family-friendly dining experience that could only be had in Toy Story Land. Be sure to stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog for more news on this yummy rodeo-themed restaurant. And in the meantime, be sure to check out Woody’s Lunch Box for delicious sandwiches, Lunch Box Tarts, and more! For more information on Woody’s Lunch Box and all that Toy Story Land has to offer, visit the Walt Disney World Resort website. View the full article

Today, my friends… we made it behind THIS Wall. Entrance to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Hollywood Studios THIS is the entrance to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios!!! As guests at a special Walt Disney World media event, we were able to enter the land which will open to guests on August 29, 2019! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge — LIVE YOUR ADVENTURE! Though pictures were, understandably, not permitted, we’d love to share our thoughts about our very first steps on the planet Batuu… Black Spire Outpost on Batuu ©Disney/Lucasfilm Our very first thought? WOW, you guys… IT’S GOING TO BE INCREDIBLE. Our group entered by the Grand Avenue entrance and directly into the outskirts of the village that makes up Black Spire Outpost. Galaxy’s Edge Concept Art We were surrounded by rock walls, but also plants and vegetation as you’ll find on Batuu. Lanterns have been installed and they are insanely well themed — they are tall and green, but the main impression is that they look like they are hundreds of years old. Galaxy’s Edge Concept Art ©Disney/Lucasfilm After walking in, to the left was Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance — the attraction which will open later this year in a second phase opening (Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run will open on Day One — August 29th — with the rest of the land.) Rise of the Resistance is going to be MASSIVE. The best words to describe it might be that it was like walking in front of an IMAX screen, it’s just HUGE. Concept Art Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance ©Disney We also got to check out some of those famous Disney details… we spotted LOTS of footprints near the entrance belonging to a creature on Batuu (the prints were elephant-like). We were told that the land itself (as we can understand even more now) will be like an attraction in and of itself because it’s so detailed. Though we entered via Grand Avenue, we were informed that the view from Toy Story Land will be a little more wide-scale — like 360 degrees (which is hard to believe, because our vantage point was already insanely cool). We were also informed that pretty much the only difference between Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Hollywood Studios in comparison to Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland (which will open first on May 31, 2019) are the entrances into the land. Star Wars Galaxy Edge Entrance in Hollywood Studios It’s almost time to “LIVE YOUR STAR WARS STORY,” my friends! May the Force Be With You!! HOW EXCITED ARE YOU for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge?! Let us know with a comment! Related posts: What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: March 14, 2018 NEW Details Released for Star Wars Land: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney World! New Details Revealed for Millennium Falcon Attraction Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge View the full article

With Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opening on May 31 at the Disneyland Resort, you’ll have an opportunity to travel to a galaxy far, far away to live out your own Star Wars adventure. This May the 4th, special celebrations are happening in Tomorrowland at Disneyland park, including limited-time food, beverage and merchandise offerings. Jump to light speed with the return of Hyperspace Mountain for a limited time, the popular Star Wars-themed overlay to Space Mountain. Captain Phasma and a small legion of Stormtroopers make their way through Tomorrowland in an incredible display of the Force in March of the First Order. Regardless of whether you’re a supporter of the First Order or the Resistance, grab a friend and snap a picture at a special photo opportunity in Starcade. Galactic Grill and Alien Pizza Planet are serving up Star Wars-inspired snacks that are out of this world! Grab a Dark Side Chicken Sandwich or Outer Rim Pasta. Mark the day with a novelty stein, sipper or popcorn bucket inspired by Star Wars icons. Additional details on these delicious surprises and more will be shared later this week, so stay tuned! Grab a souvenir from Star Trader or Launch Bay, such as a t-shirt, hat or limited-edition pin! Will you join us on May the 4th? View the full article

Some educational dreams take you beyond the classroom, and for Kristina Brandt, a part-time Lead cast member at the Disney store in Garden City, NY, that’s exactly the case. After a few twists and turns, Kristina is on her way to making her passion for people and volunteering the focus of her desire to work in communications. With the help of Disney Aspire, a groundbreaking 100 percent tuition-paid educational program, Kristina is making her dreams come true and we’re thrilled to watch them unfold. After beginning a career in marketing, Kristina was inspired to go back to school for her Master’s in Public Relations to combine her professional passion for marketing and public relations with her personal passion for contributing to a greater good. However, after graduation when the company where she was working unexpectedly closed, Kristina was left looking for her next career opportunity. This is where her journey with The Walt Disney Company began as she joined as a cast member at the Disney Store, and unknowingly, where her educational pursuits would continue. Kristina advanced her passion for learning by joining the company’s Ambassador program, as well as taking on lead positions for her team. But Kristina’s dream to work in a communications or marketing role that allows her to focus on those around her only continued to flourish as she began working at the Disney store. An avid volunteer for many years, she’s passionate about creating and fostering a positive community and inspiring teams to look for new and creative solutions for a variety of problems. As she looks ahead to the next stage of her professional life, Kristina is hoping to utilize her professional skills “to bring people together – to inspire and motivate them to connect and bring about positive change.” As she began to search for her next professional step, Kristina noticed that many positions she was interested in required graphic design skills, something that was not covered in her Master’s program. Through Disney Aspire, she is now working towards a certificate in graphic design that will expand her professional skills and allow her to be even more prepared for the future aspirations she’s stepping towards achieving. “Through this program, I can be even more prepared and ready for the next opportunity to do good through communication and community building,” Kristina said. “I’m grateful to Disney for giving me the opportunity to keep learning and pushing me to what I’m capable of.” Disney Aspire launched in 2018 to help hourly cast members reach their educational goals by equipping them with programs, coaching and job skills, with the cost of tuition and books covered by Disney. From professional skills like the ones Kristina is pursuing to graduate degrees, cast members can enroll in a variety of programs to help them achieve their goals. Cast members can even study English or Spanish through Rosetta Stone courses! We’re so excited that Kristina is now able to take the next step in her journey. And we’re looking forward to continuing our #DreamsWithinReach series in the coming months, bringing you more inspiring stories of cast members achieving their goals with Disney Aspire! Learn more about Disney Aspire and apply by visiting aspire.disney.com. View the full article

I’ve got some exciting Foodie News direct from Magic Kingdom Park! We’ve got everything from donuts and ice cream to milkshakes and eclairs, and even an all-new Plant-Based Cuisine Guide, and it’s all sure to leave you hungry. To start off, our culinary teams have been working hard to put together a brand-new guide to Plant-Based Cuisine at Magic Kingdom Park. If you’re looking for vegetarian and vegan-friendly offerings throughout the park, you’ll find them all listed in this handy, dandy guide. You can find it at most major food and beverage locations throughout the park and at Guest Relations. The guide will also be updated seasonally, so you can be sure to have the latest info every time you visit the park! Moving right along to some sweeter offerings, there’s a whole array of new desserts coming this month to help satisfy your sweet tooth. All of these limited-time offerings start this May and will run through the end of June 2019, so be sure to come on out and try them before they disappear! The Lunching Pad Mickey Celebration Donut (available May 9) – yeast donut with your choice of strawberry, vanilla, or chocolate frosting with sprinkles Pinocchio Village Haus Tangled Éclair (available May 9) – éclair filled with dulce de leche and topped with white chocolate cream, sugar flowers, and a chocolate frying pan Sunshine Tree Terrace Wish Granted Donut (available May 1-June 30) – glazed donut coated in gold sugar and topped with a chocolate lamp piece and blue cotton candy Storybook Treats Minnie’s Cookie Dough Sundae (available May 9) – soft-serve ice cream topped with whipped cream, hot fudge, edible cookie dough, and a chocolate Minnie bow Casey’s Corner Celebration Brownie (available May 1 – June 30) – brownie topped with buttercream icing and a chocolate piece featuring Mickey Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies Mickey Milkshake (available May 1- June 30) – strawberry milkshake topped with yellow cotton candy and a Mickey marshmallow straw Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café, Golden Oak Outpost, Columbia Harbour House, and Friar’s Nook Mickey’s Push Pop (available May 1 – June 30) – birthday cake layered with confetti sprinkles and buttercream For more information on all of these locations as well as full menus, visit the Walt Disney World Resort dining page or call 407 WDW-DINE (407 939-3463). View the full article

Though the official 30th Anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios isn’t until tomorrow, we’re celebrating TODAY with news from the park! Hollywood Studios 30th Anniversary sign We’re spending today at a Media Event in celebration of all magic, glitz, and glamour of the Studios, so you’ll want to stick with us throughout the day because there is lots more to come. But we’re starting with this… A NEW RESTAURANT is coming to Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Toy Story Land Restaurant Concept Art ©Disney Though we don’t have the name, we DO have some super fun concept art we can share right now of the bright and colorful eatery-to-be… Toy Story Land Concept Art ©Disney You’re bound to spot a familiar Toy Story friend or two — or even four or five, and maaaaybe even an Evil Emporer in there — in the colorful spot as seen in the artwork. Toy Story Land Concept Art ©Disney We’ll be keeping you posted on more news right here throughout the day, so stay tuned! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! What do you think of a new restaurant coming to Toy Story Land? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Rumor: Major Changes For Toy Story Pizza Planet in Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2016 What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios: May 2, 2018 What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Coronado Springs Resort: May 26, 2018 View the full article

May 1, 2019, will mark 30 years since the opening of Disney’s Hollywood Studios! If you’ll be joining us in person to celebrate, Disney PhotoPass photographers around the park are offering props you can include in your photos to mark this milestone. For those unable to attend, you can still celebrate this anniversary by enjoying 30 photos taken in the park over the years by Disney PhotoPass Service. From the glittering streets of Hollywood Boulevard to the eerie Hollywood Tower Hotel, and all the way to infinity and beyond, these photos capture the adventure and excitement found at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Be sure to use Disney PhotoPass Service during your next visit to capture picture-perfect photos of your family enjoying this beautiful park. Gallery Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios with 30 Photos from Disney PhotoPass Service view all View the full article

Disney’s Hollywood Studios will mark its 30th anniversary tomorrow, May 1, 2019. One show at the park that has been a must-do for guests for years is “Fantasmic!” This nighttime spectacle takes you inside the imagination of Mickey Mouse and features appearances by classic Disney characters and princesses, plus scenes inspired by “Pocahontas,” “The Little Mermaid” and more. How well do you know this show? Put your knowledge to the test below. View the full article

As we mark the 30th anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park this week, there is an emphasis on the future. I mean, one can’t ignore the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge that’s not so far, far away. But the birthday also has me daydreaming about days of Hollywood Studios past, particularly... View the full article

On Saturday, April 27, Disneyland Resort guests celebrated all-things Disney Channel during a day full of activities. From a street party cavalcade and meet-and-greets, to panel discussions and live musical performances, Disney Channel fans had many opportunities to see the stars of their favorite Disney Channel shows. Disney Channel stars from “Descendants 3,” “Zombies,” “Kim Possible,” “Andi Mack, “Raven’s Home,” “Sydney to the Max,” “Coop & Cami Ask the World,” “BUNK’D,” “Bizaardvark” and the upcoming “Just Roll With It” were part of this year’s Fan Fest. If you missed it, you can still enjoy the magic of this very special day by checking out the video below! Were you here for Disney Channel Fan Fest? View the full article

If you have been interested in purchasing your very own “Disney’s Walk Around the World” commemorative brick, but don’t have a trip to Disney World booked for this spring or summer season, you can now purchase your own on shopDisney.com! ©shopDisney Even if the name “Walk Around the World” doesn’t ring a bell, we bet you remember the hexagonal bricks displaying names and marking family milestones on the walkways around Magic Kingdom and the Ticket and Transportation Center! Disney’s Walk Around the World These bricks are being removed from these locations as “improvements are being made to how you come and go at all four Walt Disney World Resort theme parks.” Disney announced back in March the reconfiguration coming to walkways and tram loading and unloading zones (along with enhancements to security screening). Read all about the retiring of the Walk Around the World bricks here! ©shopDisney Since the bricks were not designed to be removed individually, Disney is offering the purchase of a personalized commemorative brick from now through August 31, 2019 (or while supplies last). Up until now, these bricks have only been available at Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. at Magic Kingdom and at the Marketplace Co-Op in Disney Springs. BUT NOW…guests can also purchase them on shopDisney.com. ©shopDisney The bricks are being sold in two different sizes. You can purchase a 6″ Commemorative Legacy Paver and an 8″ Commemorative Legacy Paver. They are also available with an ornament option! Anyone can purchase one of these personalized bricks — made of clay and with a felt bottom — to have in their own home. The 6″ brick is $29.99, the 8″ is $49.99, and the ornament is $24.99. Each of these can be personalized FREE of charge using one of Disney’s six personalization options. The options for designs include Mickey Mouse, 2019 Walt Disney World, Wedding/Anniversary, Walk Around the World (designed specifically for Walk Around the World participants), Annual Passholder, and Disney Vacation Club. ©shopDisney There are a few personalization guidelines: Personalized copy is UPPERCASE only Line 1 (required): 20 characters Line 2 (required): 20 characters Line 3: 20 characters Line 4 (date): 11 characters ©shopDisney If You Sponsored A “Walk Around the World” Brick Online Guidelines For guests who purchased one of the original “Walk Around the World” bricks, when purchasing online Disney asks that you please note: “The 6” Commemorative Legacy Paver is eligible for the Disney’s Walk Around the World retirement program. Following the removal of the original bricks from Disney’s Walk Around the World at Magic Kingdom Park, Guests who had previously purchased one of the personalized bricks are now entitled to a discount when purchasing a 6” Commemorative Legacy Paver. Guests who believe they qualify for this program should email Walt Disney World Guest Services at guest.services@disneyworld.com or call 407-828-2701 with the name and hometown of the Guest who sponsored the brick (Please note: shopDisney Guest Services team are not responsible for this program).” In Walt Disney World If you had sponsored a brick you can stop by City Hall at Magic Kingdom Park or Guest Relations at Disney Springs to verify your previous brick. You’ll be asked to share the name and hometown of the Guest who sponsored it. After you verify, you’ll be given a one-time use voucher to present by, or before Aug. 31, 2019, at Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. in Magic Kingdom or at the Marketplace Co-Op in Disney Springs. This code will allow you to purchase a commemorative 6” brick for only $10 (plus tax). Click here to purchase your very own commemorative brick! Will you be purchasing a commemorative brick? Let us know in the comments below! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Related posts: Review! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Treats (with Haunted Mansion Portrait Desserts!) Review: Sweets Eats at Gaston’s Tavern in the Magic Kingdom! News and Review: New Trail Mix Available Disney World’s Magic Kingdom View the full article

A new projection show will make its debut at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 1, 2019 — the park’s 30th Anniversary! And today, Disney is giving us some hints of what’s to come in the cinematic nighttime experience that will be the Wonderful World of Animation! Wonderful World of Animation ©Disney Disney shares that “Wonderful World of Animation begins with the one-and-only Mickey Mouse, as the park’s iconic Chinese Theater transforms into the black-and-white world of the classic short film, Mickey’s Gala Premiere.” The show will then burst into color featuring film moments beginning with Mickey in Fantasia and moving forward with scenes from Disney and Pixar animated films like Coco, The Incredibles, Sleeping Beauty, Ralph Breaks the Internet, and more. As the Disney Parks Live Entertainment team puts finishing touches on the production, Disney shares this video of the behind-the-scenes efforts, including some brief sneak peeks of the upcoming projection show! We can’t wait to see Wonderful World of Animation for the first time this week, and are looking forward to bringing you along as we celebrate 30 years of MAGIC at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you looking forward to Wonderful World of Animation? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Wonderful World of Animation Debut Date Announced for Disney’s Hollywood Studios Guest Review: Star Wars Dine-In Galactic Breakfast at Walt Disney World Disney Daydreaming: Toy Story Land Dining Options View the full article

My ongoing “Top 10 Magic Shots” series is designed to help you make the most of Disney PhotoPass Service by sharing some of the amazing Magic Shots you can capture during your visit to Walt Disney World Resort. This week we’re going to explore the wild Magic Shots available now at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Not so surprisingly, the Magic Shots offered here celebrate animals and adventure. But what might surprise you is just how many Magic Shots you can discover: You’ll find more here than at any other park. Below are just 10 of my favorites, plus information about where you can capture them: Anywhere at Disney’s Animal Kingdom In front of the Tree of Life Discovery Island On the bridge leading from Oasis to Discovery Island In Asia near the bridge leading into Discovery Island In Africa overlooking the Tree of Life Near Harambe Market Pandora – The World of Avatar Near the ticket windows DinoLand U.S.A. With so many photo opportunities, Memory Maker One Day is the perfect way to maximize your Disney PhotoPass experience! With Memory Maker One Day, you’ll enjoy unlimited digital downloads of all your easy-to-share Disney PhotoPass photos taken in a single day at Walt Disney World Resort for $69. That includes Magic Shots, photos taken at participating attraction and dining locations, Character Experiences, and of course the photos captured by photographers at iconic locations around the parks.* Memory Maker One Day is available in the My Disney Experience mobile app once you’ve linked at least one Disney PhotoPass photo to your account from the day to which you plan to apply the entitlement. You can also purchase it at Garden Gate Gifts near the entrance to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. *Disney PhotoPass Service and Memory Maker are subject to the applicable terms and policies. Includes photos taken during the applicable Memory Maker Window as defined in such terms (generally, photos taken (i) within one day for Memory Maker One Day or (ii) within 30 days from the date of first activation for standard Memory Maker). If Memory Maker is purchased at the advance purchase price, any photos taken within 3 days of the date Memory Maker is purchased are not included and must be purchased separately. A MagicBand is required to receive certain attraction photos and other digital content. Online registration required. Disney PhotoPass Photos in your account will expire pursuant to the expiration policy. Downloads are restricted to personal use only. Not responsible for missing, lost or damaged photos. Subject to restrictions and change without notice. Valid theme park admission required for certain photo locations. View the full article

“Wonderful World of Animation,” the all-new cinematic nighttime experience debuting May 1 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, leverages state-of-the-art projection mapping technology and other effects to take guests on a magical journey through more than 90 years of Disney animation. The team at Disney Parks Live Entertainment has been working on the show for months and are now in the final stages of programming and preparation. Over the last couple weeks, the production team and creative designers, representing audio, video, lighting, music and special effects disciplines, have gone in after the park is closed for the day, fine-tuning everything to get it just right for the grand opening. Here’s a look behind the scenes. “Wonderful World of Animation” begins with the one-and-only Mickey Mouse, as the park’s iconic Chinese Theater transforms into the black-and-white world of the classic short film, “Mickey’s Gala Premiere.” From there, the show bursts forth in full color, celebrating Mickey’s starring role in “Fantasia” as it launches into sequences filled with magic, family, adventure, romance, villainy and friendship. Each theme is brought to life through unforgettable moments from Disney and Pixar animated films, from “Coco” and “The Incredibles” to “Sleeping Beauty” and “Ralph Breaks the Internet.” With nods to the vast library from Disney and Pixar Animation Studios’ long legacy, “Wonderful World of Animation” is the perfect complement to an exhilarating day of adventures at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and a great way to celebrate the park’s 30th anniversary. View the full article

Join Disney Parks Moms Panelist Jennifer L. as she gives her own list of amazing tips for those families visiting Disneyland park with preschoolers. Forget the stress and enjoy the magic of every moment with her personalized recommendations. There truly is so much for little ones to enjoy at Disneyland park, whether it be meeting beloved characters in Mickey’s Toontown, or flying through Fantasyland on Dumbo the Flying Elephant. Giggles and smiles can be found on the Jungle Cruise, and lasting memories made on a trip through “it’s a small world.” These experiences may be perfect for preschoolers, but we are pretty sure the entire family will enjoy them as much as the kiddos. For more information on planning a Disneyland vacation with preschoolers, visit Disneyland.com/preschool. And for more great tips on preparing for your next Disney vacation, visit DisneyParksMomsPanel.com for an answer from one of our panelists. Panelists receive compensation for their participation on the Disney Parks Moms Panel. View the full article

Disney Villains After Hours will take place on select nights this summer from June 6 – August 8, 2019 in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. Disney Villains After Hours ©Disney This limited capacity, extra ticket event which allows guests to enjoy the park and its attractions with little-to-no-wait times will feature wicked entertainment, enchancements to attractions such as Space Mountain and Pirates of the Caribbean, AND exclusive themed snacks! Before we check out the treats on the way, you should know that your After Hours ticket includes complimentary ice cream novelties, popcorn, and select bottled beverages. But, much like Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, EXTRA evil treats will be available for additional purchase. Mickey Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Sandwich at After Hours These items will all be inspired by Disney Villains including The Queen, Yzma, Cruella de Vil, Maleficent, Hades, Dr. Facilier, and Emperor Zurg. Intrigued? Then let’s check them out! Main Street, U.S.A. De Vil’s Treat at Casey’s Corner: brownie topped with black and white icing De Vil’s Treat ©Disney Not So Poison Apple Cupcake at Main Street Bakery: a spiced “apple” cupcake with pecan crunch and buttercream The Not-So-Poison Apple Cupcake Fantasyland Dragon’s Breath Float at Storybook Treats: lemon soft-serve and sprite topped with a green cherry and cherry-flavored syrup Dragon’s Breath Float ©Disney Maleficent Cone at Storybook Treats: lime soft-serve topped with chocolate horns and purple sprinkles served in a black waffle cone Maleficent Waffle Cone Tomorrowland Intergalactic Noodles at Cool Ship: chilled noodle salad with snap peas, red onion, and sweet garlic chili sauce Intergalactic Noodles ©Disney Yzma’s Llama Potion at Cool Ship: dry ice-infused vessel filled with Strawberry Fanta Yzma’s Lllama Potion ©Disney Liberty Square Headless Horseman Browkie at Liberty Square Popcorn Cart: half-chocolate chip cookie, half-brownie topped with a chocolate piece featuring the Headless Horseman Headless Horseman Browkie ©Disney Headless Horseman Novelty Straw at Liberty Square Popcorn Cart Headless Horseman Straw Clip Dr. Facilier’s Tarot Card Tart at Sleepy Hollow: chocolate tart filled with dark chocolate ganache and topped with peanut butter mousse and a white chocolate tarot card Dr. Facilier’s Tarot Card Tart ©Disney A Drink from The Other Side at Sleepy Hollow: a non-alcoholic Hurricane-like drink themed after one of the most popular drinks in New Orleans A Drink from the Other Side ©Disney Adventureland Hades Nachos at Tortuga Tavern: black bean nacho chips with “fiery” buffalo chicken and nacho cheese Hades Nachos Hades Temptation at Tortuga Tavern: purple frozen mocktail “Cosmo” with lemonade, violet monin syrup, and a gummy worm Hades Temptation ©Disney Disney Villains After Hours will take place on the following dates: Thursday, June 6, 2019 Thursday, June 13, 2019 Thursday, June 20, 2019 Thursday, June 27, 2019 Monday, July 1, 2019 Thursday, July 11, 2019 Thursday, July 18, 2019 Thursday, July 25, 2019 Thursday, August 1, 2019 Thursday, August 8, 2019 While the After Hours entertainment officially runs from 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM, guests with tickets may enter the park as early as 7:00 PM on their event night. Tickets, which are on sale now, can be purchased in advance for $139 per adult or child (plus tax) or on the day of the event for $144 per adult or child (plus tax). Want to learn more about Disney After Hours? Check out our DFB YouTube Video below! Are you going to Disney Villains After Hours? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: New Eats At Golden Oak Outpost in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom What’s New in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom: July 11, 2018 Snacks Get SPOOKY for Halloween in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom — Including Mickey’s Halloween Party Exclusives! View the full article

It’s ALMOST MAY… which means it’s almost OPENING MONTH for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland, which is opening on May 31, 2019! ©Disney from @DisneyParks on Twitter And, of course, Galaxy’s Edge will open in Disney World’s Hollywood Studios on August 29, 2019. But no matter which is your destination, Disney is providing some handy tips and sharing more information bit by bit for logistics when it comes to visiting the land. Today brings a few new fun tidbits by way of Disney’s “Know Before You Go” video series to prepare guests for this highly anticipated opening. Today’s video shares features regarding how the Disneyland park app will work in Galaxy’s Edge (and presumably speaks to how the Disney World counterpart app, My Disney Experience, may be used as well). Disneyland app screenshot Disney confirmed that select locations in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will offer Mobile Order — the process which allows guests to pre-order and pre-pay for their food at participating Counter Service Restaurants in both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Mobile Order for participating Galaxy’s Edge locations will be available for guests via their park app once inside the land. (P.S. They hint that the Milk Stand might be one of the participating spots!) Blue AND Green Milk ©Disney Parks Disney also confirmed that there will be Disney PhotoPass photo opportunities in Galaxy’s Edge. Disney also reminds in the video that the Play Disney Parks app will be a terrific interactive tool once inside the land, when it will transform into your very own Star Wars Datapad. Play Disney Parks App for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge ©Disney “More and More cool stuff will be added to the Play Disney Parks app for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and your experience can be different every time,” Disney shares. Want to see Disney’s video for yourself? Then check it out here! Do you plan to utilize apps in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge? Please let us know with a comment! Related posts: Sneak Peek! Get A Glimpse of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on the Play Disney Parks App Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge NEWS! Cast Member Costumes, Name Tags Revealed! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Restaurant Spotlight: Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo View the full article

When the sun goes down, the villains come out to play at the all-new Disney Villains After Hours event at Magic Kingdom Park. On select nights from June 6 through August 8, 2019, you can experience all of the fun of a Disney After Hours event with a little wicked magic sprinkled in throughout the night. What’s more, tickets are on sale starting TODAY! So I’m celebrating with this special Foodie Guide. Like most Disney After Hours events, you can enjoy complimentary ice cream novelties, popcorn, and select bottled beverages included in the cost of admission. But wait, Foolish Mortal, there’s more! Throughout the park you’ll be able to find a variety of specialty food and beverage offerings available for purchase. From savory to sweet, the event features items inspired by The Queen, Cruella de Vil, Maleficent, Hades, Dr. Facilier, and even Emperor Zurg. And that’s not all this Disney Villains After Hours event has to offer! In addition to low wait times at more than 20 attractions and experiences throughout the park, there will be special villainous enhancements to attractions like Pirates of the Caribbean and Space Mountain as well as spooky event merchandise. You can also dance the night away at the castle stage, where a party DJ will be spinning some sick beats, transforming the entire Central Plaza of the park into a killer club scene. And when the party heats up, you’ll be introduced to your “Caretaker” for the evening, the Lord of the Dead, Hades, who arrives in a burst of blue flames for the all-new show, “Villains Unite the Night.” And you might even spot Maleficent the Dragon roaming for the first time ever at night – breathing fire as she creeps through the park with her signature wicked grin. So if all of this info is sparking your inner-Disney Villain, check out all of these dreadfully delightful sweets and treats located throughout the park. And if you take any cute–uhhh … I mean EVIL! pics to share on social media, be sure to use the hashtag #VillainsAfterHours. Dragon’s Breath Float, Storybook Treats – lemon soft-serve and sprite topped with a green cherry and cherry-flavored syrup Intergalactic Noodles, Cool Ship – chilled noodle salad with snap peas, red onion, and sweet garlic chili sauce Yzma’s Llama Potion, Cool Ship – dry ice-infused vessel filled with Strawberry Fanta De Vil’s Treat, Casey’s Corner – brownie topped with black and white icing Headless Horseman Browkie, Liberty Square Popcorn Cart – half-chocolate chip cookie, half-brownie topped with a chocolate piece featuring the Headless Horseman Headless Horseman Novelty Straw, Liberty Square Popcorn Cart Hades Nachos, Tortuga Tavern – black bean nacho chips with “fiery” buffalo chicken and nacho cheese Hades Temptation, Tortuga Tavern – purple frozen mocktail “Cosmo” with lemonade, violet monin syrup, and a gummy worm Dr. Facilier’s Tarot Card Tart, Sleepy Hollow – chocolate tart filled with dark chocolate ganache and topped with peanut butter mousse and a white chocolate tarot card A Drink from The Other Side, Sleepy Hollow – a non-alcoholic Hurricane-like drink themed after one of the most popular drinks in New Orleans Not So Poison Apple Cupcake, Main Street Bakery – a spiced “apple” cupcake with pecan crunch and buttercream Maleficent Cone, Storybook Treats – lime soft-serve topped with chocolate horns and purple sprinkles served in a black waffle cone This event occurs on select nights June 6 through August 8: Thursday, June 6, 2019 Thursday, June 13, 2019 Thursday, June 20, 2019 Thursday, June 27, 2019 Monday, July 1, 2019 Thursday, July 11, 2019 Thursday, July 18, 2019 Thursday, July 25, 2019 Thursday, August 1, 2019 Thursday, August 8, 2019 For more information on Disney Villains After Hours and to purchase your tickets, visit DisneyWorld.com/VillainsAfterHours or call the Disney Reservation Center at (407) 939-2742. Disney Villains After Hours tickets cost $139 plus tax in advance and $144 plus tax on the event night. Annual Passholder and Disney Vacation Club Members can take advantage of a $30 discount and purchase tickets for $109. View the full article

May 31, opening day for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at the Disneyland Resort, is just around the corner and we’re beyond excited! In the second installment of the “Know Before You Go” series on the Disney Parks Blog, Disney Ambassador Justin Rapp shares how using the Disneyland and Play Disney Parks apps will make your visit even better—from using mobile ordering for food and beverages to enjoying interactive activities on your mobile device! Remember, no-cost reservations are required to visit from May 31 to June 23, 2019 (in addition to valid theme park admission). For guests staying at one of the three Disneyland Resort hotels, you will receive a Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge reservation as a part of your room reservation. Visit Disneyland.com or call (714) 520-5050 or contact your travel provider to make your hotel reservation now. Reservations will be available for non-hotel guests starting May 2. Be sure to set up your Disney account ahead of time, and watch the Disney Parks Blog at 8 a.m. on May 2 for more information. Reservations will no longer be required after June 23. Now, watch for more…and know before you go! Data rates may apply. Availability may vary and coverage may not be available. Get parents’ permission if under 18. View the full article

We’re back at Disneyland Resort to check out What’s New in the parks and Downtown Disney. We’ve got plenty of new t shirt designs, plus: Mickey’s PhilharMagic is open! New California Adventure Park Maps What’s New in Disney California Adventure Park Guests arriving at Disney California Adventure Park were given this Avengers Endgame pin upon arrival. That’s a lot of superheroes on one button! Avengers pin given out at gate Over at Captain Marvel’s meet-and-greet location, there’s a new Avengers logo. New Avengers Logo at Captain Marvel meet-and-greet New Avengers Logo at Captain Marvel meet-and-greet But the biggest news: Mickey’s PhilharMagic is now open! (See more here!) Mickey’s PhilharMagic Now Open! Mickey’s PhilharMagic Now Open! Mickey’s PhilharMagic Now Open! Everyone’s favorite duck graces one of the posters outside of the Sunset Showcase Theater. Mickey’s PhilharMagic Now Open! Maestro Mickey is on another poster. Mickey’s PhilharMagic Now Open! What’s New in Disneyland Park In other movie news, the Disney Gallery currently has a neat sneak peek at Aladdin! Disney Gallery Exclusive Aladdin Sneak Peek The live-action Aladdin opens in theaters on May 24, and the Gallery has some awesome artifacts from the movie. Disney Gallery Exclusive Aladdin Sneak Peek Movie posters featuring Aladdin, Abu, the Magic Lamp, and Jasmine are highlighted. Disney Gallery Exclusive Aladdin Sneak Peek Disney Gallery Exclusive Aladdin Sneak Peek And inside: costumes! We love seeing the detail of these up close! Disney Gallery Exclusive Aladdin Sneak Peek Also up close: the Magic Carpet! Look at the color, the images, the details! Disney Gallery Exclusive Aladdin Sneak Peek In other flying news, Astro Orbitor is back open! Astro Orbitor Reopen Astro Orbitor What’s New in Disneyland’s Downtown Disney In Downtown Disney, Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes is open — and they’ve brought the Crazy Shake to town! Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes CrazyShakes! Check out our FIRST LOOK and REVIEW here! Outside Black Tap is a walk-up window that exclusively serves up the CrazyShakes and Classic Shakes. See the menu below! Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes Pop Up Disney! A Mickey Celebration is also open! This hard ticket event is a collection of rooms designed to celebrate Mickey (and his pals!) with larger than life displays that let guests really get into it! Pop Up Disney! A Mickey Celebration now open! Pop Up Disney! A Mickey Celebration now open! Click here to see our walk-through — and lots more fun rooms and displays! (We’re talkin’ a wall of Mickey plush, y’all!) Pop Up Disney! A Mickey Celebration now open! Pop Up Disney! A Mickey Celebration now open! What’s New in Disneyland Resort Merchandise Disneyland’s got lots of new merch, much of which we’ve already spotted in Walt Disney World, too! At Elias & Co. on Buena Vista Street in Disney California Adventure, you’ll find these three character-driven shirts. New tee shirts at Elias & Co. on Buena Vista Street Jessica Rabbit is featured in this fun retro design. Jessica’s Diner at Elias & Co. on Buena Vista Street Emperor Kuzco is bringing the drama in his llama form on this one. Drama Llama tee at Elias & Co. on Buena Vista Street And with the live action Lion King opening this summer, we’re seeing tons of merchandise featuring characters and phrases from the movie. Here, Scar snarls “Long Live the King”. Long Live the King Tee at Elias & Co. on Buena Vista Street This Mickey Faces tee is also available at Elias & Co. Mickey Faces tee at Elias & Co. on Buena Vista Street Mickey Faces tee at Elias & Co. on Buena Vista Street And in cute necklace news: Simba! Lion King Necklace at Elias & Co. on Buena Vista Street In Disneyland Park’s Adventureland Bazaar, we spotted this Indiana Jones tee. “Trust me”, it’s a good one! Indiana Jones “Trust Me” tee at Adventureland Bazaar Indiana Jones “Trust Me” tee at Adventureland Bazaar And World of Disney is bringing more character tee fun with this Hangry tee featuring Kamari, Shenzi, and Azizi. Hangry ringer tee at World of Disney Hangry ringer tee at World of Disney Zazu is super fly on this tee. “I’m so fly” tee at World of Disney “I’m so fly” tee at World of Disney Wear your Family Pride on your chest with this cool tee shirt. Family Pride tee at World of Disney Family Pride tee at World of Disney And finally, in tee shirts DFB needs ASAP: Timon, the foodie, complete with grub. Foodie tee at World of Disney Foodie tee at World of Disney There’s not a fairy among us who doesn’t need these Light-Up Tinker Bell Wings!! Tinker Bell Light-Up Wings at World of Disney Tinker Bell Light-Up Wings at World of Disney Tinker Bell Light-Up Wings at World of Disney At The Dress Shop, you can pick up this dapper Mickey Mouse Dress complete with cardigan, belt, embroidered MM, and colorful skirt covered in the many faces of Mickey Mouse (in addition to iconic Disney images)! Click here to see more details on ShopDisney! Mickey Mouse Dress at The Dress Shop Mickey Mouse Dress There are three purse options to match as well! Mickey Mouse Designs at The Dress Shop Mickey Mouse Designs at The Dress Shop Mickey Mouse Designs at The Dress Shop Also at The Dress Shop, shoppers can find the new Kate Spade New York and Disney collaboration. See our full post on these here! Kate Spade Mickey Ears Collection at The Dress Shop Kate Spade Mickey Ears Collection Disney Clothiers has some cute Sleeping Beauty apparel, including the “I woke up like this” shirt. “I woke up like this” shirt at Disney Clothiers “I woke up like this” shirt at Disney Clothiers It’s perfect with this fun Sleeping Beauty leggings! Sleeping Beauty Leggings at Disney Clothiers Sleeping Beauty Leggings at Disney Clothiers Sleeping Beauty Leggings at Disney Clothiers Disney Clothiers also has a Briar Rose Mickey Mouse Jewelry collection. It combines rose gold with some pretty Mickey designs. Briar Rose Mickey Jewelry at Disney Clothiers Briar Rose Mickey Jewelry at Disney Clothiers Briar Rose Mickey Jewelry at Disney Clothiers Briar Rose Mickey Jewelry at Disney Clothiers Briar Rose Mickey Jewelry at Disney Clothiers What’s New in Disneyland Resort Food And finally, last but definitely not least: food news! Jolly Holiday Bakery has a fun and colorful Donald Duck Bundt Cake. Donald Duck Bundt Cake at Jolly Holiday Donald Duck Bundt Cake at Jolly Holiday The cake is filled with lemon curd and blueberry compote. See the full review here! Donald Duck Bundt Cake at Jolly Holiday And if you’re visiting Disneyland with Mom, be sure to stop into Trolley Treats to spoil her with this Mothers’ Day treat! Mothers’ Day Treats at Trolley Treats Mothers’ Day Treats at Trolley Treats And we popped in to visit Ramone’s Serv-Ice this week, where guests can score loads of funky slushy drinks! See our review and PHOTO TOUR here! Ramone’s Serv-Ice Ramone’s Serv-Ice Options Ramone’s Serv-Ice And on that cooooool note, we’re done! Thanks for coming along, and we’ll be back soon with more What’s New from Disneyland Resort! Check out more Disneyland Food Reviews Here!! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! With so many character shirts from which to choose these days, we want to know: which one do you love the most? Let us know in the comments! Related posts: What’s New at Disneyland Resort! Emotional Whirlwind Construction, Donuts, Plush Toys, and MORE! PREVIEW! Disneyland Salt and Straw Ice Cream Location Opening SOON! Disney Food News This Week: Everything NEW at the Disney Parks and Resorts! View the full article

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels are scheduled to fly over Epcot on Thursday, May 2, Walt Disney World announced Monday. The pilots are expected to make two passes above Spaceship Earth, the big-ball centerpiece of the theme park, in the morning. (A precise time was not shared.) The appearances, Disney... View the full article

Here’s some news that’s “fantastique!” “Fancy Nancy” has arrived at Disney’s Hollywood Studios just in time for the park’s 30th anniversary celebration this week. You can say “Bonjour!” to Nancy at an all-new character greeting location in the park’s Animation Courtyard, where she’s making “une grande entrée” in front of her backyard playhouse. Starting April 30, Nancy will also be part of the breakfast-time fun during Disney Junior Play ‘n Dine at Hollywood & Vine, the place to eat, play and laugh along with favorite Disney Junior friends including Vampirina, Doc McStuffins and Roadster Racer Goofy. Disney Junior’s animated family comedy “Fancy Nancy” follows six-year-old Nancy, whose imagination and enthusiasm for all that is exquisite transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary – from her vast vocabulary to her creative and elaborate attire. Nancy uses ingenuity and resourcefulness to exemplify that even if life doesn’t always go as planned, it’s important to make the most of each day and encourage others to do the same. “Fancy Nancy” airs weekdays on Disney Channel and daily on Disney Junior, and is also available in the DisneyNOW app. View the full article

As many of you know, we’re celebrating the 30th anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 1. And to kick off the big day, the Disney Parks Blog will be live streaming a special star-studded cavalcade with some of your favorite characters and a special announcement you don’t want to miss on Wednesday at 9:55 a.m. EST. Our #DisneyParksLIVE stream will begin shortly before 9:55 a.m. on Wednesday, right here on the front page of the Disney Park Blog. During our coverage, we’ll have an exciting “look ahead” at some of the amazing experiences coming to the park as we transform Disney’s Hollywood Studios into a place where you can live your own adventures in your favorite stories. So, mark your calendar right now and be sure to stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog for updates on the 30th anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios and throughout the week. View the full article