Disney has released more details (and a video!) showing off its much-hyped Guardians of the Galaxy ride.
The indoor coaster, dubbed “Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind,” was first announced in 2017, and the park has slowly been revealing features of the massive attraction, which will open in Epcot’s Future World in 2021 ahead of Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando’s 50th anniversary celebration.
Thanks to a Disney+ test currently underway in the Netherlands, we now have a possible list of every TV show and movie that will be available when the streaming service launches on Nov. 12.
We’re primed for take-off, as Walt Disney World® Resort is about to glide into a new transportation era.
When Disney Skyliner takes flight, Sept. 29, 2019, Guests aboard this complimentary transportation system will see one-of-a-kind views of woodlands, waterways and Disney’s Hollywood Studios® and Epcot® – with familiar Disney pals appearing to be along for the ride.
Check out the video below for a first look at stunning vistas seen along the Disney Skyliner routes.
Disney Skyliner conveniently connects Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios with four resort hotels – Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort and the new Disney’s Riviera Resort, which opens Dec. 16, 2019.
To go along with five artful loading stations along the line, each cabin will be stylish in one of eight vibrant colors and feature sleek curved lines. Many of the nearly 300 cabins will feature graphics based on Disney films, attractions and characters – giving the sensation that Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, Pluto and Goofy, Chip ’n Dale, the Pirates of the Caribbean and many others have joined the fun.
Each Disney Skyliner cabin can accommodate up to 10 Guests, including those traveling with wheelchairs or assistive devices. With the system in constant motion, guests will arrive at their destination in minutes; and they’ll arrive relaxed – in the comfort of cabins mindfully tailored for the Florida climate.
In addition to convenient theme park access, guests staying at Disney Skyliner resorts will have quick-and-easy transportation to a world of other dining and entertainment options. These include all the fun of Disney’s BoardWalk entertainment district, access to Epcot through the International Gateway station, and restaurants and recreation found at the multiple resort hotels serviced by Disney Skyliner.
Stay tuned for updates as Disney Skyliner takes to the skies Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019!
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party nights have returned to Magic Kingdom®Park, and this year, one event offering wowing guests is the brand-new nighttime fireworks show, “Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular.”
Today, we’re excited to share the live stream of “Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular.”
In the new show, Jack Skellington from Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” comes to tell a “not-so-scary” story about how anything can happen on Halloween night. Jack’s ghost dog, Zero, flies off carrying everyone along on a trick-or-treat adventure, where Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy find themselves drawn into a mysterious haunted house. They encounter dancing skeletons, waltzing ghosts and a whole series of troublemaking Disney villains along the way.
Call 1-877-7-MICKEY to hear six special messages from Mickey Mouse, Woody, Jasmine, Anna & Elsa, Yoda and Spider-Man
Beginning today, families and fans can once again add a little Disney magic into the bedtime routine with the Disney store “Disney Bedtime Hotline.” For the second year in a row, fans and families can call the toll-free number, 1-877-7-MICKEY, to hear six special goodnight messages from Mickey Mouse, Woody, Jasmine, Anna and Elsa, Yoda and Spider-Man to give kids something to look forward to at bedtime – and give parents a break. The phone number will run from today through September 30 and is available throughout the United States. Callers can also opt-in for a one-time text.
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Parents agree that putting kids to bed can be stressful, and a recent survey showed that 77 percent of parents are exhausted by the process of getting their children to bed1. In an effort to help improve the bedtime battle, shopDisney.com|Disney store is launching an updated Sleep Shop assortment of sleep items including plush bedtime buddies, fleece sleep throws, slippers, new pajama sets as well as the new subscription program, Disney Bedtime Adventure Box. For as low as $27.99 per box, subscribers will receive everything they need to spark their child’s imagination and help establish a regular nighttime routine. Fun for kids and a dream for parents, each story-filled box includes easy-to-follow activity cards, authentic Disney store pajamas, an adventure-based book, a rewards chart, stickers and a special offer. Guests can also choose a Bedtime Deluxe Box with two additional treasures that might include a pillow, blanket, towel, plush or bath toys — over $70 of value for as low as $54.992.
While the hotline will only run through the end of the month, the Disney Bedtime Adventure Box is available to order monthly or annually for shipment on a monthly, quarterly or semi annual basis, and is the perfect gift for birthdays, holidays or special days. The Disney Bedtime Adventure Box is the third monthly subscription box offered from shopDisney.com|Disney store after the Disney Princess Enchanted Collection and Disney Backstage Collection.
Exciting news at the Disneyland®Resort. The new pedestrian bridge over Magic Way is now open, marking the completion of the expanded parking project on the westside of the Resort.
You may now choose to ride a resort tram from the Mickey & Friends and Pixar Pals parking structures, or stroll across the 174-foot-long bridge for a short walk through Downtown Disney® District to reach the Main Entrance esplanade. Digital signage on each side of the bridge will help drivers [RM1] navigate around the resort.
In addition, a new beautifully landscaped path has been created from the bridge to the entrance of Downtown Disney District, where visitors can enjoy the stroll to dining, shops and entertainment.
Guests have been enjoying the big transformation, including the new, shaded outdoor entry plaza, as well as the new tram loading area inside the parking structure.
In June, Pixar Pals parking structure opened, adding more than 5,000 parking spaces. These parking and transportation enhancements are helping to enhance the overall Guest experience at the Disneyland Resort
Five years ago, the blockbuster live-action film “Maleficent” revealed the events that hardened the heart of Disney’s most notorious villain and drove her to curse a baby Princess Aurora. This fall, the story continues in the all-new fantasy adventure, “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil,” and soon, Guests at Disney Parks will have a chance to preview scenes from the film.
For a limited time starting September 27, a sneak peek of Disney’s “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” will be included as part of the Walt Disney Presents attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios® in Florida. At Disney California Adventure® Park, the sneak peek will be presented in the evenings at the Sunset Showcase Theater, following daily performances of Mickey’s PhilharMagic. This special opportunity will also be available aboard Disney Cruise Line.
“Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” picks up several years after “Maleficent,” exploring the complex relationship between the horned fairy and the soon to be Queen as they form new alliances and face new adversaries in their struggle to protect the moors and the magical creatures that reside within.
Here’s a look at the latest trailer for Disney’s “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil,” which arrives in theaters on Oct. 18, 2019.
By: Disney DestinationsSeptember 13, 2019
Are your Clients looking to add a sweet ending to their day in the parks? Each of the four theme parks at Walt Disney World® Resort offers a variety of dessert parties that each include exclusive viewings of their park’s nighttime shows and spectaculars. Check out the details below!
Seasonal Dessert Parties
RESERVATIONS NOW AVAILABLE: Disney’s Hollywood Studios® – Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! Dessert Party (Nov. 8, 2019-Jan. 5, 2020)
Everyone’s favorite elves are returning once again this holiday season for the popular holiday nighttime spectacular at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and they’re hosting a fabulous dessert party to go with it! First, your Clients can head over to Echo Lake to enjoy an array of holiday-themed snacks, decadent desserts, beer, wine, and specialty alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. On the menu this year are items including warm cheese fondue with pretzel bread, roasted onion dip with kettle chips, winter-spiced trail mix, Yule log cake, caramel apple verrine, and more. There will also be festive holiday cookies and assorted beverages such as a gingerbread martini and hot chocolate. While Guests are taking part in the festivities, there will even be a special VIP guest available for character greetings.
Before the show, your Clients will be escorted to a reserved viewing area to enjoy Wonderful World of Animation – a beautiful projection show that takes Guests on a journey through more than 90 years of Disney and Pixar animation – followed by “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!,” a Santa-sized spectacular jam-packed with holiday music, fireworks, special effects, and dazzling state-of-the-art projections.
This festive dining experience will occur nightly Nov. 8, 2019 –Jan. 5, 2020. The event will start 1.5 hours prior to each night’s showtime. For more information and to book your Clients, visit Disneyworld.com/dine, or call 407 WDW-DINE (407 939-3483).
Magic Kingdom® Park – Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Dessert Party at Tomorrowland Terrace (Select Nights Nov. 8-Dec. 22, 2019)
If your Clients are celebrating the holidays with Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, they can sweeten their night with this holly-jolly dessert party! During this party, your Clients will get to take in the incredible sights of Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Show, exclusive to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. On the menu is a bountiful buffet featuring holiday-themed cupcakes and desserts, chocolate-dipped strawberries, ice cream, a selection of cheeses, seasonal fruits, and a variety of beverages like specialty Christmas drinks, sparkling cider, signature lemonades, hot chocolate, coffee, and tea. Just like the other dessert parties at Magic Kingdom®Park, your Clients can enjoy a special viewing area at Plaza Garden or reserved seating at Tomorrowland Terrace.
Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Dessert Party occurs during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party on select nights Nov. 8-Dec. 22, 2019.
Magic Kingdom Park – Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular Dessert Party at Tomorrowland Terrace (Select Nights Aug. 16-Nov. 1, 2019)
And don’t forget – the spooky season is in full swing at Walt Disney World Resort and Magic Kingdom Park has been transformed with Halloween decorations and festivities. On select nights, your Clients can descend upon the park for a spirited evening during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Here Guests can go trick or treating, meet special characters, watch the popular Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular, and enjoy this year’s brand new nighttime Halloween fireworks: “Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular.” Similar to the regular fireworks dessert party, your Clients can enjoy either reserved seating at Tomorrowland Terrace or a special viewing area at Plaza Garden. This party includes chocolate-dipped strawberries, cupcakes, ice cream, seasonal fruits, cheeses and other ghoulish goodies created daily by our master pastry chef. Sparkling cider, signature lemonades, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate will also be served.
Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular Dessert Party occurs during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party on select nights Aug. 16-Nov. 1, 2019.
In-Park Dessert Parties at Walt Disney World Resort
Epcot – Frozen Ever After Dessert Party at Epcot World Showcase
Your Clients can enjoy a delightful end to their magical day with delectable desserts and spectacular fireworks viewed from a special area, followed by a musical boat ride at Frozen Ever After. Now through Sept. 30 your Clients can bid farewell to IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth before it ends its 20 year run to make way for an all-new, limited-time spectacular, “EpcotForever,” debuting Oct. 1.
Magic Kingdom Park – Fireworks Dessert Party at Tomorrowland Terrace
Your Clients can feast on delectable desserts before or after enjoying the spectacle of Magic Kingdom fireworks from the comfort of either Tomorrowland Terrace with reserved seating or Plaza Garden right in front of Cinderella Castle. This dessert party occurs nightly throughout the year.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park – Rivers of Light: We Are One Dessert Party
Guests can enjoy a delightful dessert party before soaking up the sights and sounds of Rivers of Light: We Are One from a reserved seating location at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios – Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Dessert Party
Star Wars fans can enjoy special themed treats, a souvenir stein, and an exclusive viewing area of the popular “Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular” fireworks show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with this out-of-this-world dessert party!
Disney’s Hollywood Studios – Fantasmic! Dessert & VIP Viewing Experience
Your Clients can indugle in a delicious dessert experience while enjoying some of the best seats in the house. They can pick up a box of freshly-prepared snacks before heading to a VIP reserved seating area for Fantasmic! Then, they can sit back and enjoy their treats while watching the nighttime extravagant musical where the forces of good and evil battle it out in Mickey’s dream.
Additional Spectacular Sweet Spots at Walt Disney World Resort
In addition to the fabulous dessert parties around our parks, we have a few additional sweet dining experiences at Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Seven Seas Lagoon near Magic Kingdom Park!
Note: All showtimes, experiences, and menus listed above are subject to change without notice.
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