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Putting the Spirit of the Caribbean into the new Centertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

When Old Port Royale reopens at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort this fall, you will be able to check in and embark on their island-inspired vacation with new places to gather, dine and relax, including the newly expanded Centertown Market. Designed as an indoor street market-style quick service restaurant, Centertown Market is full of colors and details from the Caribbean.

Imagineers researched the variety of festivals found throughout the Caribbean islands and these celebrations served as the inspiration for the colorful, hand-painted mural found at the heart of Centertown Market. We caught up with some of the Imagineers as they were bringing this mural to life.

According to Walt Disney Imagineering, you may find a mural like this in a local marketplace building in the Caribbean. The mural depicts a street parade complete with music, dance and lavish costume pieces made from feathers and colorful hand-cut and fringed crepe paper.

Don’t forget to visit the all-new table service restaurant, Sebastian’s Bistro, for additional colorful details, including a screen of hand-painted fishing floats at the restaurant’s entrance.

Stay tuned for more details about Old Port Royale and the new food and beverage menus as we get closer to opening!

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Disney HOCUS POCUS Anniversary Edition Blu-Ray Review

The kids are back in school. Summer is winding down. Halloween decorations are popping up in stores. Sounds like the perfect time for Disney to release a Blu-ray of its Halloween cult classic, HOCUS POCUS. It has been 25 years since Disney originally released HOCUS POCUS in theaters. Releasing the movie in July of 1993 wasn’t the greatest idea for a Halloween movie so it was a bit of a flop in theaters at the time. Over the years, however, with VHS, DVD, television, and now Blu-ray, HOCUS POCUS has become a holiday classic for every generation in your family. The movie stars Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy as the wicked Sanderson sisters who return to life in Salem after being away for 300 years. Yes, the flying scenes and magic spells are pretty cheesy compared to the high tech computer animation of today, but it is still great fun! It is also a bit edgy for a Disney family movie with references to virgins and hell. Some of the jokes are certainly for the grown-ups in the room. The silly action is for the kids. HOCUS POCUS: Anniversary Edition comes with an amazing bonus feature. You can watch a pop-up edition of the movie in HOCUS POCUS: Trivia and Treats Edition. Here you can watch the entire movie and learn about the film through cast and crew interviews, trivia, storyboards and concept art, and behind-the-scene secrets. I am always a huge fan of that!  The three Sanderson sisters have become pop culture icons as they can be found on tshirts, phone cases and even home decor. I have also seen them at various Comic Cons that I have attended over the years. I think that solidifies their status at Disney villains. Disney HOCUS POCUS:Anniversary Edition is the perfect movie to kick off the Halloween season with your family. You may just think differently about any black cats you see in the neighborhood on Halloween night!

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Star Wars: John Williams Reportedly Returning to Score Disney’s Galaxy’s Edge Park

John Williams, who has served as composer for every episodic installment of the long-running Star Wars franchise, is rumored to write and score music with Michael Giacchino for Disneyland and Walt Disney World’s Galaxy’s Edge theme park expansions, Making Star Wars reports.

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The Ultimate Disney Packing List for the Whole Family

Whether it’s a day trip to Disneyland or a week-long adventure at Disney World, hands down, you’re going to need a survival kit. We’re not talking some dinky sack full of bulky water bottles, miscellaneous snacks, and, like, maybe a tube of Chapstick — no. We’re talking the ultimate Disney packing list that’ll keep your Disney vacation from turning into an overly expensive, strenuous, sweat-fest of a nightmare — and you can find it all below.

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Donald’s Dino-Bash! Brings Dino-tastic Energy to Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park has always been a go-to park for families with little kids. It’s definitely got a more chill vibe than the other parks and there is so much here to do for little ones. In DinoLand U.S.A. kids can dig for bones in the Boneyard, sing along at “Finding Nemo – The Musical” or soar high on TriceraTop Spin. The debut of Donald’s Dino-Bash! brings loads of new character greetings to DinoLand U.S.A. There’s also a chance for little ones to shake their tail feathers with Chip ‘n Dale during a late afternoon dance party celebrating Donald’s discovery that ducks are actually descendants of dinosaurs. Who knew? Take a look as these kids show off some dance moves and meet characters like Launchpad McQuack and Daisy Duck
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Storybook Dining at Artist Point Debuts This Winter at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Magic mirror on the wall, what is the fairest character dining of all?

This winter, it will most certainly be the all-new character dining experience opening at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge!

Storybook Dining at Artist Point will invite guests to venture into an Enchanted Forest-like setting inspired by Walt Disney’s “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” There, you’ll enjoy a delicious meal of fantastic fare with visits from Snow White, Dopey and Grumpy. Delightful music and activities will help bring the classic fairytale to life, and they’ll even have an opportunity for an encounter with The Queen.

This immersive character dinner takes place amidst the rustic elegance and exceptional dining that Artist Point is known for. You will enjoy a uniquely themed prix fixe menu, including shared starters, a choice of individual plated entrees and ‘sweet spells’ to finish the meal.

We’ll have more information to share soon, including menu offerings, an opening date and when you can book reservations as well as where Guests might be able to find select fan-favorite Artist Point menu items in the future.

Storybook Dining at Artist Point with Snow White is slated to begin this winter.

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Mobile Ordering Expands to Seven New Locations at Disneyland Resort

Mobile ordering captured the attention of Disneyland® Resort Guests when it launched earlier this year with 15 fast casual and quick-service restaurant locations across Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure® Park. And over the next few weeks, the convenient service will be added to seven more locations!

Starting today, Guests can use mobile ordering to purchase their favorite food and beverage options from Bayside Brews at Disney California Adventure Park, as well as Harbour Galley and Tiki Juice Bar at Disneyland Park. This includes using mobile order to pick up the legendary Dole Whip! There will be even more choices next month when mobile ordering expands to Edelweiss Snacks, Stage Door Café, Refreshment Corner and Royal Street Veranda at Disneyland Park.

How does ordering a classic lobster roll from Harbour Galley to pick up before watching “Fantasmic!” sound?

Using the Disneyland App, your Clients can simply search for a participating location, select an arrival time window for pickup, choose items from the menu and place an order. Their linked credit card will be charged when they notify the restaurant of their arrival. No more waiting in lines to order or pay!

This convenient service is just one of the many ways we continue to enhance the Guest experience at Disneyland Resort, including Disney MaxPass also on the Disneyland App. Happy ordering!

Mobile ordering is subject to restrictions and change without notice.

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Minnie Van Shuttle Service Now Available Between Walt Disney World Resort Hotels and Orlando International Airport

Today, we’re excited to share some exciting news about the popular Minnie Van service at Walt Disney World® Resort.

Minnie Van shuttle service between Walt Disney World Resort hotels and Orlando International Airport is now available for room-only or stand-alone bookings. While this service is currently non-commissionable, please stay tuned for future details regarding the option to include this service as a commissionable package component.

Book by calling 407-WDW-PLAY. Please note Minnie Van Airport Shuttles are not bookable online or via the Lyft app. The cost is $150 each way, gratuity not included. ADA accessible vehicles are available.

Pick up at Orlando International Airport is located by the baggage claim escalators.  Hours of operation for flight arrivals are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Hours of operation for flight departures are 9 a.m.-12 a.m. Operating Vehicle capacity is 6 passengers and 8 medium-sized suitcases. Up to 3 complimentary car seats are available per trip

Please note Minnie Van shuttle service to and from Orlando International Airport is not available for Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, Four Seasons Resort Orlando, Disney Springs® Resort Area Hotels, Walt Disney World Gateway Hotels or Walt Disney World Good Neighbor Hotels.

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What Disney classic movie is the favorite in your state?

A new report from CableTV.com found the favorite Disney classic movie by state. They looked at Google Trends data over the last five years to determine which films garnered the most interest in each state.

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Braves 2019 Spring Training Home Schedule Features Games Against Marquee Opponents Including 2017 World Series Champion Houston Astros, New York Yankees and Washington Nationals

The 2019 Atlanta Braves’ final home spring training schedule at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex features games against some of the top teams in Major League Baseball including the 2017 World Champion Houston Astros, New York Yankees and Washington Nationals.

The Braves begin their home spring training schedule at Champion Stadium on Monday, Feb. 25 when they battle the Nationals. First pitch is set for 1:05 pm.

The Braves will play 16 home games against 10 different teams at Champion Stadium, including three games against the Detroit Tigers and two games each against the Astros, Miami Marlins, New York Mets and the Nationals. The Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, St. Louis Cardinals and Toronto Blue Jays will make one visit each to Disney.

Atlanta is scheduled to play a trio of night games at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex against the Phillies (March 8), Yankees (March 18) and Tigers (March 22). Those games start at 6:05 pm.

The Braves face the Mets March 23 at 1:05 pm in their final spring training game at Champion Stadium before moving to their new spring training facility in North Port, Fla.

Disney character appearances and special interactive moments, such as kids running the bases are some of the in-game entertainment opportunities that make Braves spring training at Disney a grand slam.

Individual spring training game tickets for Braves spring training games at Disney range from $15.00 (general admission lawn seats) to $60.00 (lower level reserved seats) and will go on sale November 19.

Tickets are available through the Atlanta Braves’ website (braves.com/springtraining), ESPN Wide World of Sports box office and through Ticketmaster (1-800-745-3000).

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