Starbucks’ march into (Disney) world domination looks to be continuing, with Disney now confirming that its final Orlando park without a Starbucks, Animal Kingdom, will get one later this year.
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On a recent vacation to Walt Disney World, Carl Guidice and his family found themselves on the northeast corner of the property near the Fort Wilderness campground, puzzled by what appeared to be a residential neighborhood tucked behind a guard house and a…
Sanuk to Open at Downtown Disney
Sanuk®, a division of Deckers Brands (NYSE: DECK), the not-so-typical footwear brand known for its love of innovation and unconventional comfort, today grand-opened its new retail store in the heart of Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World Resort.
“We’re thrilled to open our fifth Sanuk store – and as our brand name comes from a word that means ‘fun,’ I can’t think of a more appropriate place to expand our retail presence than in Downtown Disney,” said Jake Brandman, President of Sanuk. “The space was designed to showcase the vast assortment of ‘never uncomfortable’ footwear in an environment that captures the spirit of the brand.”
Spanning 1,000 square feet, the new Sanuk footwear store at Downtown Disney blends sleek design with bright colors and custom fixtures to capture a one-of-a-kind visual shopping experience. Global prints and textures, including the brand’s iconic ‘poncho print’, help define the aesthetic of the space, which will have more than 175 creatively-inspired shoe styles on display for women, men and kids.
Sanuk is best known for its sandals and sandal/shoe hybrids, which will be prominently highlighted in the store, along with closed-toe shoe styles that are gaining in popularity. The location will feature popular styles, such as the Yoga Sling, Yoga Mat, Beer Cozy Light and Yogi 3, along with heritage styles like the PickPocket, Vagabond, Chiba and Donna, as well as new styles in the Boulevard and Kat collections.
Downtown Disney is currently undergoing the largest expansion in its history, to be renamed and re-imagined as Disney Springs, an exciting new waterfront district for shopping, dining and entertainment. Sanuk is part of the first phase of store openings planned for what eventually will be known as The Landing within Disney Springs.
The store location is at 1600 East Buena Vista Dr. #E, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 and the hours of operation will be 10 a.m. – 11 p.m., 365 days a year.
“And the Oscar® Goes to . . .” Disney World! A Disney Parks First, Guests Can Pose with an Authentic Oscar® Statuette
In an awards season first, an Oscar® statuette takes center stage at Disney’s Hollywood Studios the week leading up to The Oscars®.
Feb.16 to 22, Walt Disney World Resort guests have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to pose for a photo with the Oscar® statuette as part of festivities leading up to The 87th Oscars®, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, live on the ABC Television Network on Sunday, Feb. 22 at 7p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.
The first ever “My Oscar Moment” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the Walt Disney World theme park awash in the glitz and glamour of Hollywood’s Golden Age, will take place during regular park hours inside The Magic of Disney Animation building.
Guests visiting “My Oscar Moment” inside the theme park will be immersed in all of the star-studded backstage excitement as they walk the red carpet to pose with the Oscar® against a signature backdrop similar to the one used with A-list stars on the big night.
The statuette represents the pinnacle of entertainment awards honoring cinematic achievements in film.
This exclusive photo opportunity is the first to give Oscars® fans and movie buffs the chance to pose with an Oscar® and snap a photo since 2012, during the “Meet the Oscar®” event in New York.
Guests can follow all of the latest Oscars news on Twitter at @theacademy using #Oscars, or by visiting The Academy Facebook page at facebook.com/TheAcademy. Guests are encouraged to share their Disney’s Hollywood Studios “My Oscar Moment” online using #Oscars @WaltDisneyWorld.
‘Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival’ Runs March 13-17, 2015 at Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant in Downtown Disney
Award-winning Irish and American bands and quick-stepping Irish dancers will showcase their Irish roots during the Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival at Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant in Downtown Disney March 13-17. The most authentic St. Patrick’s Day celebration in Central Florida also will feature inventive cuisine by Irish celebrity chef Kevin Dundon, host of the TASTE Award-winning PBS and Create TV cooking show, “Kevin Dundon’s Modern Irish Food.”
Raglan Road guests ready to “get their green on” can participate in festivities that run from 4 p.m. until 1:30 a.m. March 13 and from noon until 1:30 a.m. March 14-17, including complimentary face painting for guests, and live music. The diverse band lineup headed by Scythian — playing gypsy-infused American Celtic tunes — offers something for everyone:
- Reel Ó Gránde, the newest Raglan Road house band playing traditional Irish ballads, jigs and reels and modern Irish and country music.
- The West Coast Trio from Connemara, playing traditional and contemporary Irish songs on accordion, flute and guitar with plenty of reels and jigs.
- 3 Dollar Band, three extraordinary musicians inspired by Irish and Appalachian music.
- The Brayzen Heads, a popular duo on guitar and banjo playing Raglan Road regularly.
- Drops of Green, an exciting new ballad group from the heart of Ireland.
- The Raglan Road Dancers, seven full-time champion dancers, performing daily
Guests can visit www.raglanroad.com or call 407/938-0300.
Report: Walt Disney World Speedway, track’s Petty Driving Experience program set to close
“The Mickyard” will be no more.
The track that held the first ever race under Indy Racing League sanction in January 1996, Walt Disney World Speedway in Orlando, will no longer be a part of the “Magic Kingdom,” per a report by the Orlando Sentinel.
Disney to break the $100 one-park ticket threshold?
It’s a matter of when — not if — Disney will raise the price of admission into its parks to exceed $100 before tax.
The Trolley Car Café Now Open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Guests can now enjoy favorite Starbucks menu items at The Trolley Car Café located on the corner of Hollywood Boulevard and Sunset Boulevard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®.
Themed to a classic trolley car station from early 20th century Hollywood, The Trolley Car Café serves Disney baked goods and Starbucks La Boulange™ pastry items, as well as Starbucks coffee and espresso beverages.
The Trolley Car Café is the third in-park location serving Starbucks products at the Walt Disney World® Resort. Locations are already open at Magic Kingdom® Park and Epcot®, as well as Downtown Disney®.
A new location will open this summer at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park. Creature Comforts is being re-imagined and will also serve Starbucks coffee and espresso beverages, as well as Frappuccino blended beverages and signature breakfast sandwiches and pastries.
What Are Some Disney Park Rides and Attractions That No Longer Exist?
Disney will often redress a ride rather then remove it. But here are some I know of that flopped with the audience:
Alien Encounter
Disney’s scary “alone in the dark” attraction proved too intense for their audience and was redressed as a humorous Stitch attraction.
Disney’s MyMagic+ Wristbands Are Magic Money Makers
The Walt Disney Co. is making so much money from visitors to Disney World in Orlando using its MyMagic+ wristbands that the extra bucks this year will offset “the pre-opening spending” for Shanghai Disneyland.
