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A Trifecta of New Retail Locations Will Open Soon at Disney Springs Marketplace

With over 100 stores already open at Disney Springs®, it’s hard to imagine there’s room for any more. But great news for shoppers – there is! Soon, three new venues will be added to the property’s eclectic mix of niche boutiques and brand-name anchor locations, just in time for holiday shopping.

Here’s a preview of what’s to come:

Disney Tails: Opening Oct. 12, 2018 at Marketplace Co-Op, this is THE must-visit destination for pet owners who want to bring a bit of Disney flair home to their four-legged friends. With two existing character collections (Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse) and two new character collections (Haunted Mansion and Star Wars) set to debut when the store opens, Guests may want to wait to finalize Fido’s Halloween costume until they’ve had a chance to visit – the themed comfort harnesses are just too cute! While most of the items were designed with dogs in mind, there are a few items that are “purr”fect for cats, too! In addition to leashes, collars, and bandanas, Guests will also discover squeaky toys inspired by favorite iconic Disney foods, because really, it’s not fair that only humans should get to indulge in Mickey waffles, Mickey ice cream bars and Mickey pretzels, right?

Lovepop: Steps away, in the center of Marketplace Co-Op, a new kind of greeting card will be arriving in mid-October. Lovepop is “more than a card” – it’s an intricate 3D paper sculpture designed on cutting-edge software, then hand-assembled with impeccable craftsmanship. Each piece is a gorgeous keepsake and with options for nearly every occasion imaginable, Guests are bound to find something just right for that special someone.

The Art of Disney Presents Greg McCullough: Slated to open on Nov. 3, 2018 in the space formerly occupied by Little Miss Matched, an art gallery featuring works by Greg McCullough – a fan-favorite when it comes to paintings of Disney characters and stories – will open for a limited-time engagement through Jan. 1, 2019. Greg McCullough will appear every day, except Mondays, from 1 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Guests will have a chance to interact with the artist, have artwork signed, and possibly even catch him painting live. Original works of art, limited-editions, and prints will be available, alongside some unique pieces from his Disney Remnants and Abstract Remnants Collections – mosaic collections created by recycling unused oil pant.

As if all of this wasn’t enough, Basin, one of the most beloved brands at Disney Springs, is putting the finishing touches on a refurbishment of their store. With a mid-October completion date, the location will feel familiar but with lighter, brighter, fresh touches that will open up the space in a more modern way.

With so much newness on the horizon, you can get head start on holiday gift purchases. Be sure to tell them about these great new additions.

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Mickey & Minnie’s Surprise Celebration Arrives in 2019 at Magic Kingdom Park

The fun begins Jan. 18 when Mickey & Minnie’s Surprise Celebration kicks off at Magic Kingdom Park, honoring those true originals, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, with new entertainment, merchandise and specialty food and beverage. A highlight of the celebration will be the new “Move It! Shake It! MousekeDance It! Street Party.” Several times daily, this colorful procession will parade up Main Street, U.S.A. toward Cinderella Castle, where guests will be invited to join in the energetic dance party. Singing hosts will keep things hopping with modern remixes of favorite “Mickey Mouse Club” melodies and more. Joining Mickey and Minnie in all the fun will be a bevy of beloved Disney characters, including Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, Pluto, Max, Chip ’n Dale and others.

All of the Main Street, U.S.A. residents are eager to be part of this special Surprise Celebration. From Jan. 18 to Sept. 30, the Dapper Dans, the Casey’s Corner piano player and others will honor Mickey and Minnie with special musical moments throughout the day. And during the celebration, guests will be delighted to find other surprise, limited-time magical experiences popping up all around Magic Kingdom.

Mickey & Minnie’s Surprise Celebration is also a great time for guests at Magic Kingdom to remember why they fell in love with Mickey and Minnie in the first place: Experience the 4D fun of Mickey’s PhilharMagic, see Mickey and Minnie glide down Main Street, U.S.A. as part of the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade or meet Mickey at the Town Square Theater.

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Disney World’s 2018 Halloween Event Lets Fans Celebrate With Villains

If you’ve always been a bigger fan of the Disney villains than the heroes, princesses, and princes, then Disney World’s 2018 Halloween event is the place for you. As always, Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is celebrating the holiday with Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. This year, the big show at the center of it is the Hocus Pocus Villain Spectacular, which pairs the movie’s Sanderson Sisters up with other famous villains of Disney past.

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Take a Look at Some of the Most Thrilling Rides at Walt Disney World Resort Water Parks

At Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon® Water Park and Disney’s Blizzard Beach® Water Park, there’s more to do than just soak up the sun and relax in tranquil settings. You can sample great food and drinks, glide down lazy rivers or take a splash down the slides!

Whether it’s plunging body slides, rushing tube slides or head-to-head races, both water parks offer some thrilling water attractions you won’t want to miss on your next visit. Get a closer look in this video!

As you can see, the thrills and excitement are endless at Disney Water Parks. And now, more than ever is the perfect time for your Clients to spend a fun day in the sun at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon or Disney’s Blizzard Beach. Guests can enjoy Disney’s Blizzard Beach until it closes for the season Oct. 28, while Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon stays open through the rest of the year, closing for the season Jan. 6, 2019.

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Rafiki’s Planet Watch to reopen in Spring 2019 at Disney World’s Animal Kingdom

It’s true that Rafiki’s Planet Watch is closing on Oct. 20 – but only temporarily.

A spokesperson for Walt Disney World confirmed to USA TODAY Saturday that the attraction, part of Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park, is anticipated to reopen for guests in Spring 2019.

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Vampirina Now Appearing at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Just in time for the Halloween season, Vampirina has joined the breakfast fun at Disney Junior Play ‘n Dine at Hollywood & Vine. This Disney’s Hollywood Studios® spot is the place to eat, play and laugh along with favorite Disney Junior friends including Sofia the First, Doc McStuffins and Roadster Racer Goofy.

Vampirina (aka “Vee”) is the star of the hit Disney Junior series, “Vampirina,” which blends spooky fun, heartfelt storytelling and Broadway-caliber music in stories that follow Vee as she faces the joys and trials of being the new kid in town after her family moves from Transylvania to Pennsylvania, including making friends and attending a new school in the human world. Along the way, Vee learns that it may be easier to blend in with her peers, but it’s more valuable to celebrate the qualities that make each individual unique.

And Vampirina’s not just here for Halloween; she’s here to stay! Starting this November, your Clients will be able to meet her every day in an all-new character greeting location in the park’s Animation Courtyard. Vee will be hanging out in a replica of her room, excited to see Guests and snap a photo.

If your Clients have little ones who love Vampirina, you’ll definitely want to put Disney Junior Play ‘n Dine and Disney’s Hollywood Studios on their must-do list for their next trip to Walt Disney World® Resort. It’ll be fangtastic!

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Disney World Halloween: Fun and fantasy minus the fear

Virtually all theme parks showcase the dark side for their Halloween events, with walk-through haunted houses that go for the jugular – figuratively and literally. But Disney World‘s Magic Kingdom, home of princesses, fairies, pixie dust and the innocuous “It’s a Small World,” foregoes chainsaw-wielding zombies and PG-13 gore and focuses on what it does best: parades, fireworks, shows, and E-Ticket rides. To dispel any ambiguity, The Mouse calls its fall event “Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.”

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23rd Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Offers New Tastes

The aromas and flavors of more than 30 global food and beverage marketplaces, plus a full menu of new offerings such as “Sunday Brunch with the Chef,” welcome guests during the 23rd Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, Aug. 30-Nov. 12. One of America’s top food festivals since 1996, the 75-day Epcot dine-around extravaganza will surprise guests with new and inspiring sips and bites throughout the park’s World Showcase and several Future World venues. Highlights include:

  • The grandest of the festival’s don’t-miss tasting events, Party for the Senses in World ShowPlace, will welcome acclaimed chefs and vintners Sept. 22, Oct. 6, 13, 20 and Nov. 10. They will showcase creative bites and palate-pleasing sips with sensational live entertainment.
  • “Eat to the Beat” concerts – 225 in all – will rev up the America Gardens Theatre stage three times nightly with new musical acts including Vertical Horizon, 98 Degrees, Sheila E. and others. Selections span a broad range of eras and genres from rock and pop to rhythm and blues.
  • “Mix It, Make It, Celebrate It!” hands-on workshops Wednesdays and Thursdays provide new opportunities for guests to interact with visiting chefs, mixologists and other pros.

Throughout the festival, guests will find something for everyone in the family:

  • A Ratatouille-inspired adventure is back as Chef Remy encourages families to play together during Remy’s Ratatouille Hid ‘n’ Squeak scavenger hunt.
  • On Friday and Saturday evenings, enjoy an interactive Character Dance Party.
  • In the new Junior Chef Kitchen, children become the chefs and eat what they make in this complimentary experience each Sunday in the Festival Center.

This is just an appetizer for what’s to come this fall. The 23rd Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is included with theme park admission, but certain programs require a separate ticket and/or reservation; for full details, visit TasteEpcot.com.

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Get ‘Up Close with Rhinos’ Starting Nov. 1 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

You will soon have a chance to make a real connection with white rhinos at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® through an exciting new backstage animal experience called “Up Close with Rhinos.”

Starting Nov. 1, this 60-minute guided adventure will give guests a behind-the-scenes look at how our dedicated animal team cares for the white rhinos on Kilimanjaro Safaris and how Disney is helping save endangered rhinos in the wild. As part of this intimate experience, guests may even get a chance to touch a rhino.

One tour of “Up Close with Rhinos” will be offered each day at 11 a.m.. You can check in at 10:45 a.m. at the Curiosity Animal Tours kiosk, located across from the Kilimanjaro Safaris attraction entrance. To make a reservation, call 407-WDW-PLAY (407-939-7529). Guests must be at least 4 years old to participate, and the cost is $40 (plus tax).

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You Can Now Get Low-Calorie Boozy Push Pops at Walt Disney World

Now this is magically delicious. Disney Springs, the shopping and dining hub of the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, announced on Wednesday that they will begin serving boozy push-pops at Paddlefish restaurant.

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