Our second Disney retail store at Orlando International Airport reopened today after a transformative refurbishment. Now named Magic of Disney, the store is located on the east side of the airport and is the ideal spot for you to grab a MagicBand and a pair of ears on your way to Walt Disney World® Resort or find those last-minute mementos to remember their vacation.
Inside the new Magic of Disney, our helpful cast members can’t wait to share some of the most popular Disney Parks merchandise with you, including select trending and seasonal items that you may have missed while exploring our world. It’s the perfect last stop before hopping on a plane to head home.
While you are at Orlando International Airport, snap a photo at the recently installed photo opportunities celebrating Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge!
Both recently reimagined Magic of Disney stores, combined with Disney’s Magical Express and the popular Minnie Van Service, which provide direct transportation to our Disney Resort hotels, are great examples of our strong, continued partnership with Orlando International Airport. Disney and the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority have worked together for years to create an exceptional arrival and departure experience for Guests visiting Walt Disney World Resort and the Orlando area.
Stop by and check out the new Magic of Disney store on your next trip through MCO!
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The galaxy may be vast, but you only need to travel to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge for a grand adventure. Whether you are a Sith lords or Jedi master, Batuu is a great place for young adults to explore together. Here are seven experiences for young adults to experience while visiting Black Spire Outpost:
1. Hand craft a customized lightsaber at Savi’s Workshop – Handbuilt Lightsabers
After finding this hidden workshop, Guests can build their own personal lightsabers together as a group of helpers called the “Gatherers” guide them. You can pick out which color kyber crystal they want to accompany their hilt and soon enough, they’ll look just like a member of the Rebellion or First Order.
2. Gather for a memorable meal at Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo
Foodies will rejoice over the unique food created by Chef Strono “Cookie” Tuggs. For breakfast, the Mustafarian Laval Roll is a sweet way to start the day. For lunch and dinner, Guests can take a bite out of the Fried Endorian Tip-yip featuring crispy chicken, roasted vegetable potato mash and herb gravy. The Batuu-bon chocolate cake with white chocolate mousse and coffee custard will add flavor to any social media feed!
3. Say “cheers” to the beats inside Oga’s Cantina
Oga Garra may be a Blutopian crime boss, but she knows how to run a popular cantina. Enjoy out-of-this-world beverages, including the Fuzzy Tauntaun, Bespin Fizz and Jedi Mind Trick. For non-alcoholic options, toast over the Carbon Freeze, Jabba Juice or the Blue Bantha. TIP: Oga’s Cantina now accepts reservations up to 60 days in advance.
4. Uncover amazing galactic treasure at Dok Ondar’s Den of Antiquities
You can be one with the Force by collecting unique artifacts harnessed from beyond the stars. Antiquities dealer Dok-Ondar in Black Spire Outpost is the best in the business and would love to sell his collections of jewelry, ancient tools, rare kyber crystals, statues and more.
5. Enhance the experience with the Star Wars: Datapad on Play Disney Parks Mobile App
Friendly competition is encouraged on Batuu. With the Star Wars: Datapad on Play Disney Parks Mobile App*, your friends can hack, scan, translate and tune into satellite frequencies at select locations throughout the land. They can use their cellphone to earn galactic credits when they activate games like “Outpost Control,” the multiplayer game that occurs several times daily.
6. Find photo-perfect locations throughout Batuu
You can capture their Star Wars adventures in action as Disney PhotoPass photographers take out-of-this-world photos of them in and around Batuu. Their greatest memories could be captured in locations like next to the Millennium Falcon, in front of the TIE echelon in the First Order Cargo area or in front of the X-wing Starfighter in the Resistance encampment.
7. Punch it on Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run
You can \take the reins of the Falcon in groups of six. Each person is assigned one of three critical roles to complete their mission, and they’ll know it’s their turn to act when buttons light up in the cockpit!
And be sure you travel back when Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance opens on Dec. 5, 2019 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios® in Florida and Jan. 17, 2020 at Disneyland® Park in California.
*Message, data and roaming rates may apply. Availability subject to handset limitations and device settings and features may vary by handset, service provider or otherwise. Coverage and app stores not available everywhere. If you’re under 18, get your parents’ permission first. Some features require separate theme park admission.
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Today, we’re providing a first look at two brand new MagicBand colors debuting at Walt Disney World® Resort on Nov. 29, 2019. The first new MagicBand is a dark gray color that is fashion-forward and sleek. This bold color complements any look for your Disney Parks visit. The second new color is a mint green color showcasing an effervescent and fun look. This cheerful color is sure to be a fan favorite!
MagicBands are an all-in-one device that allow you to access your Walt Disney World Resort plans in the My Disney Experience app, from entering the parks to redeeming FastPass+ selections, connecting Disney PhotoPass photos and more.
Items will be available for purchase wherever MagicBands are sold throughout Walt Disney World Resort.
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Located along the Old Port Royale promenade, Sebastian’s Bistro at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort is a great spot for you to try on their next visit. The restaurant is open for dinner and offers delicious dishes inspired by Latin and Caribbean flavors.
You can enjoy an order of the Caribbean Pull-apart Rolls with guava butter, onion jam, and Jamaican jerk oil? They can also try the Coconut Shrimp and Grits. And if they’re craving a cocktail before dinner, they can stop by Banana Cabana and have one of their signature drinks, like the Caribbean Smuggler or Mariner’s Mojito.
And while you are at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, you can catch a ride on Disney Skyliner for a quick flight to Disney’s Hollywood Studios® to explore Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge or Epcot® to take in a viewing of “Epcot Forever.”
For more information and to make reservations, visit the Sebastian’s Bistro page on the Walt Disney World Resort website.
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The Epcot® International Festival of the Holidays Presented by AdventHealth is BACK! Celebrating joyous holiday traditions from around the globe, this year’s festival is presented by AdventHealth and runs Nov. 29 through Dec. 30, 2019 and features a variety of yuletide decorations, flavors, family-friendly activities, and of course, the wondrous “Candlelight Processional.”
In addition to enjoying the stirring retelling of the Christmas story as told by a celebrity narrator accompanied by a choir and a 50-piece orchestra, special dining packages are also available for this experience every night throughout the festival. The Candlelight Dining Package allows you to enjoy a delicious breakfast, lunch, or dinner with guaranteed seating that night during the show. These reservations fill up fast, so be sure to book you today via the My Disney Experience mobile app or by visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort website.
The official Holiday Cookie Stroll is also returning this year with yummy cookies galore! You can purchase any five cookies from any of the official cookie stroll locations noted in their Passport, making sure to collect a matching stamp for each cookie purchased. Once they’ve collected 5 stamps, bring the stamped Passport to Holiday Sweets & Treats for a complimentary completer cookie! This activity is great for the kids, and can be completed at your leisure. They can even bring back your stamped Passport to Epcot at any time during the festival to complete their stroll. And what’s more, there’s a variety of new cookies for Guests to enjoy this year!
Here’s a closer look at all the yummy details of the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays.
GF indicates “Gluten/Wheat Friendly” items
KA indicates Kid-approved items
Feast of the Three Kings (Near the Mexico Pavilion):
Food Items:
Pastelón: Sofrito-marinated Beef with Sweet Plantains and Olives (GF)
Queso Fresco-stuffed Arepa topped with Shrimp, Crushed Avocado Aji and Tomato Sauce (GF)
It’s another exciting day for Disney Parks, Experiences and Products! In addition to the recently announced Thea Awards, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) also recognized Disney with four Brass Ring Awards for immersive products and atmosphere entertainment.
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge hit it out of this galaxy with three Brass Ring Awards for the experiential merchandise items found on Batuu.
Best Hard Good Item:The personalized lightsabers created by Guests at Savi’s Workshop – Handbuilt Lightsabers. The experience is guided by ancient wisdom, yet crafted by the choices guests make before igniting it with a kyber crystal.
Best Visual Merchandising: The custom astromech units built by Guests at the Droid Depot that interact with the land.
Best Plush: The Porg was recognized not only for item itself, but also for the experience Guests have when choosing their very own Porg from the Creature Stall.
“Through outstanding products, we have helped create an entirely immersive experience that weaves the story of Batuu through every point in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge,” said Kareem Daniel, president, Walt Disney Imagineering Operations, Product Creation, Games and Publishing. “Experiential storytelling is at the heart of what we do, and I am so proud of what these teams have collectively brought to life.”
Additionally, in the live entertainment category, the Brass Ring Award for Best Atmosphere went to the Green Army Drum Corps — which marches through Toy Story Landat Disney’s Hollywood Studios®several times a day playing lively percussion sets with inspiring drum sequences.
“It’s incredible to see the effect that atmosphere entertainment has on our guests and the Green Army Drum Corps is no exception,” said David Lightbody, senior vice president for Disney Parks Live -Entertainment. “We are thrilled to have been recognized by IAAPA for this talented group of musicians that help bring Toy Story Land to life and involve our guests in fun and memorable ways.”
Congratulations to all of the teams behind these incredible products and experiences!
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Physical feats that amaze. Performances that require astounding athletic skill. A score that shakes the soul. A story that tugs deeply at the heart.
Each of these are qualities of a Cirque du Soleil production that together leave spectators in awe.
Today we’re happy to share a first look inside the new, yet-to-be-named Cirque du Soleil show that is set to debut at Disney Springs® at the Walt Disney World® Resort in Spring 2020. This original creation coming to Disney Springs celebrates the art of Disney animation in Cirque du Soleil’s signature way, with a tribute to the craftsmanship that makes Disney so extraordinary. The show will transport the audience into the world of Disney animation with new original acrobatic sequences, dazzling choreography, musical masterpieces and whimsical characters.
Check out the video below for a behind-the-scenes peek into what your Clients can expect when the show debuts this spring.
Visiting Disneyland Resort during the holiday season has become a tradition for many guests. They discover a winter wonderland the moment they step into Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, the Downtown Disney District and the three on-property hotels. The holidays begin here at the Disneyland Resort, with festive décor and celebrations that transform the resort into to the Merriest Place on Earth from Nov. 8, 2019, through Jan. 6, 2020.
Two of the Disneyland Resort teams that work together to bring the holiday magic to life are the Resort Enhancement and Horticulture teams. They deck the halls throughout the resort, with their magical work spanning everything from the festive landscaping to the holiday storefront windows; from the façade of “it’s a small world” Holiday to the seasonal installations and décor that guests see throughout the resort.
Here are 19 fun facts about decorating Disneyland Resort for the holiday season, plus some festive tips from the Resort Enhancement team for holiday decorating at home.
The holidays are one of the most enchanting times of the year to visit the Disneyland® Resort and stay at one of three on-property hotels! Here are 10 merry and bright ways guests can immerse themselves in the magic of the season:
1. Festive Decor: The Craftsman-inspired design at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa extends to the towering tree lit with Arts and Crafts motif lanterns. The midcentury Disneyland Hotel gives a wintry nod to “it’s a small world” Holiday in its lobby décor. Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel has shells and starfish garland draped on an underwater themed tree for a beachy holiday setting.
