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Presented throughout Halloween Time at the Disneyland® Resort, “Halloween Screams” delivers a dreadfully delightful treat! For the first time in nearly a decade, all Guests visiting Disneyland Park during the Halloween season will get to enjoy a version of the supernatural projection and special effects show. On weekend nights, “Halloween Screams” will go sky high as the show is enhanced with fireworks!

Check out what’s in store:

The evening kicks off with the “Master of Scare-omonies” Jack Skellington and his ghostly dog Zero from the Walt Disney Pictures classic “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.” The spook-tacle takes you on a collision of eerie sights and sounds, from soaring flames to projections of classic Disney villains like Maleficent and Ursula—all set to a medley of Halloween-inspired songs.

In addition, there are multiple viewing areas for “Halloween Screams” throughout the park, including Main Street, U.S.A., Sleeping Beauty Castle, Rivers of America and near “it’s a small world.” Each location lends a different feel to the show.

Making its debut in just two weeks, “Epcot Forever” will be an all-new, limited-time spectacle of fireworks, music, lighting, lasers and choreographed special effects kites. The show takes Guests on a journey through the past, present and future of Epcot®, featuring a stirring collection of songs that paint a colorful picture of the park, with a look towards the future and all the magical possibilities still to come.

Disney Parks Live Entertainment is busy getting “Epcot Forever” ready for opening day. At the D23 Expo last month, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Bob Chapek shared a special sneak peek at some of the work taking place behind the scenes. Take a look (and listen)!

Stay tuned  for more on the making of “Epcot Forever,” and be sure to make plans when the show debuts Oct. 1, 2019!

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.

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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.

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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.