WDW Daily News

By: Disney DestinationsFebruary 11, 2020

Exciting news for Disney FASTPASS fans. Disney FASTPASS is coming soon to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Disneyland® Park! If you have been eager for a chance to fly the “fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy” and live their own Star Wars adventure, what are they waiting for? 

Disney FASTPASS begins on two more beloved attractions starting today: Autopia in Disneyland Park and Monsters, Inc. Mike and Sulley to the Rescue! in Disney California Adventure® Park. Once Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run is added to the FASTPASS lineup soon, Disney FASTPASS will be available for more than 20 popular attractions, such as Space Mountain, Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! and Toy Story Midway Mania!, and entertainment across the Disneyland® Resort, allowing you to spend less time waiting in line—and more time exploring the magic!

For those looking to maximize their day and experience more, you can choose to purchase Disney MaxPass as an add-on to their theme park ticket and make digital Disney FASTPASS selections for select attractions and entertainment right from their smartphone, as well as download an unlimited number of Disney PhotoPass photos from the day. Disney MaxPass is a fantastic tool that saves time and adds value to your visit! 

You can also download the Disneyland app for a one-stop shop in the palm of their hand. The app has tons of great planning features, including attraction wait times, character appearance schedules, entertainment show times, and adds the convenience of mobile ordering at more than 35 locations around the resort!

Message, data and roaming rates may apply for the Disneyland app. Availability subject to handset limitations and features may vary by handset or service provider. Coverage and app stores not available everywhere. If you’re under 18, get your parents’ permission first. Disney MaxPass is nonrefundable, nontransferable, and may not be redeemed for cash. Guests are strongly advised to check the day’s FASTPASS availability and other Park details before purchasing Disney MaxPass or using a Park ticket with Disney MaxPass. FASTPASS selections for preferred attractions or entertainment may not be available at the time of purchase or use as FASTPASS selections are limited and availability is not guaranteed. FASTPASS selections may be made only while you are in the Park and may change without notice. Disney PhotoPass service is subject to the PhotoPass terms and expiration policy found at https://disneyland.disney.go.com/photopass-terms-conditions/. Online registration required. Disney PhotoPass Photos captured during the day your Disney MaxPass is used must be linked to your Disney account. Not responsible for missing, lost or damaged photos. Downloads are restricted to personal use by Disney account holder only and may not be used for a commercial purpose. The Disney MaxPass benefit will expire at the end of the day of use. Subject to restrictions and change without notice. 

Let’s get one thing straight right out of the gate: A vacation to Disneyland or Disney World is always a good idea. Both theme parks offer days worth of fun for people of all ages thanks to thrilling rides, delectable foods, and an atmosphere of joy that will bring everyone right back to childhood. However, if you’re deciding on a Disneyland vs. Disney World vacation, there are a few differences you should know about.

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Picture a small town that was designed by Disney-hired architects, and you’ve got Celebration, Florida.

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5, 4, 3, 2…fun! You can join in on a playfully fun evening during Disneyland After Dark: Pixar Nite at Disney California Adventure® Park. This special, after-park hours event will celebrate some of the world’s best-loved stories and characters from Pixar Animation Studios with unique entertainment, special food, one-of-a-kind photo opportunities, collectible merchandise and more. 

Pixar Nite takes place on Mar. 5 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. at Disney California Adventure Park. You will be able to pal around at these can’t-miss experiences:

Dance Parties

You will boogie the night away during a record-breaking Scare Day with best buds Mike and Sulley. Join the crazy fun as we party with our pals from “Monsters, Inc.” and “Monsters University,” all night long in Hollywood Land! For a retro-cool vibe, your Clients can head to Paradise Gardens Park and show their moves at the Incredibles Party Zone.

“Super Looks” fashion walk

Come dressed in their best! Visionary designer Edna Mode will be the judge at this fashion walk, so you are invited to show off their incredible attire.

Limited-time food

You can sample a Remy-approved menu of delightful sips and bites. Special Pixar-inspired menu offerings we can’t wait to taste include a Blueberry and Vanilla Shake, and Chocolate and Coffee-flavored Sponge Cake. For savory cravings, try the Corn Dog Barbecued Pork Belly with Barbecue Sauce and Pineapple. Yum!

Photo opportunities

You can step into playful photo backdrops featuring your favorite films and some classic Pixar shorts, including “For the Birds,” “Geri’s Game,” as well as other immersive locations! They’ll also receive unlimited digital downloads of Disney PhotoPass photos taken during the event.

Character encounters

Pixar friends, including Buzz Lightyear and Woody from “Toy Story,” Merida from “Brave,” Miguel from “Coco,” Flik from “A Bug’s Life” and more, will be available to you to meet.

Merchandise

Special event merchandise, including a special tee and keepsake tumbler, will be available to commemorate the occasion.

After-hour access to attractions

You can ride popular attractions in Disney California Adventure Park with less time waiting in line! You’ll also have mix-in access to the park starting at 5 p.m.

Tickets are still available for this awesome party! Parking fees are not included in the ticket price. 

*The number of tickets available are limited and valid only for the specific event date and hours. Parking fees are not included in the ticket price. Tickets can be purchased online, at Disney Desk locations in participating Good Neighbor Hotels, or by calling (714) 781-4636 until the day before the event, or at any Disneyland® Resort Ticket Booth. Limit eight (8) tickets per person, and no discounts apply. Tickets not required for Guests ages 2 and under. Tickets are non-transferable, non-refundable and may not be resold. Costumes are subject to Disney guidelines and should not be obstructive or offensive; please check special event costume guidelines at https://disneyland.disney.go.com/faq/parks/dress/ for restrictions. Offer and event elements are subject to restrictions, change or cancellation without notice.

Disney Cruise Line just embarked on our inaugural season sailing from New Orleans! This also marks the very first time that Disney Cruise Line has had a homeport in Louisiana. On the Disney Wonder’s first departure from the Crescent City, the ship received a celebratory bon voyage from Princess Tiana, Prince Naveen and members of the traditional New Orleans Treme Brass Band.

This cruise that has just commenced kicks off a limited-engagement season sailing from New Orleans in 2020. Best of all, we will be returning to New Orleans again in early 2021. These voyages visit the Bahamas, Caribbean and include stops at Disney’s private island paradise, Castaway Cay.

For those that are from the area, they can get ready to experience the magic of having a Disney ship in their own backyard. And if they’re joining us from farther away, they can savor the excitement and flair of the Big Easy both onboard and ashore.

In New Orleans, you will find magic around every corner as they recognize the iconic sights and sounds that inspired the Disney animated film “The Princess and the Frog.” 

Onboard the Disney Wonder, we are “gonna take you there!” You will be treated to a celebration of New Orleans dining and entertainment at Tiana’s Place restaurant with a menu that draws inspiration from the flavors and ingredients of the Louisiana bayou. 

At the brand new French Quarter Lounge they’re transported deeper into the story to enjoy live jazz music, sip a New Orleans-themed specialty drink and dance the night away. Throughout the days, family activities, trivia, workshops, crafts and music bring the bayou spirit of family gatherings and fun to life.

Please join us in welcoming Disney Cruise Line to the Big Easy! 

As with death and taxes, increases in ticket prices at Walt Disney World are inevitable. If past trends tell us anything, Disney will be increasing their ticket prices again sometime within the next few weeks, but this year the change might point to something bigger.

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While Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Rise of the Resistance are currently wowing guests at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland, the future is already looking bright for Star Wars in the parks thanks to the construction in Orlando of Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, a new two-night Star Wars experience.

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No matter what their level of fan status is, everyone has at least one favorite Disney character they absolutely adore. Whether it’s a classic like Mickey and Minnie, one of the princesses, or something as out there as Hei Hei, Disney has the habit of creating wonderful creatures and characters we hold dear.

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We’re less than a month away from rolling out the red carpet for the new Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®. You will be able to experience the attraction beginning March 4! Earlier this week, Walt Disney Imagineering marked a milestone on the attraction’s progress by unveiling its dazzling new marquee.

“We want to make sure that we’re providing an amazing marquee that really celebrates the entrance into a great attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios,” said Art Director Phillip Hillis.

The marquee is brought to “light” by blinking bulbs and animated depictions of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse created with real, hand-crafted neon. It takes its design cue from the extravagant made-for-the-movie marquees that were custom designed for the premieres of epic films in the mid-20^th century. It also connects to the design and glamour of the Chinese Theatre and Hollywood Boulevard, the main thoroughfare through the park. 

When the attraction debuts on March 4, you can head to the Chinese Theatre to see the world premiere of Mickey and Minnie’s latest cartoon short entitled “Perfect Picnic.” The theater will serve as the magic portal through which theater-goers can burst directly into the cartoon world.

And did you know that Mickey and Minnie have a history at the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood? The 1931 Mickey Mouse cartoon “Mickey Steps Out,” was screened at the Chinese Theatre. And the 1933 cartoon, “Mickey’s Gala Premier,” opens with an establishing shot in front of the Chinese Theatre with a blinking marquee and crisscrossing searchlights welcoming Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Horace Horsecollar and Clarabelle Cow to the red carpet.

It’s now less than a month away from the premiere of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®, the first ride-through attraction in Disney history based on Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. Ahead of the highly anticipated attraction’s March 4 debut, Disney Imagineers are fine-tuning what promises to be a fun adventure for all ages inside the park’s iconic Chinese Theatre. 

And speaking of that theater … it has a brand-new marquee! Crews installed the glamorous Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway sign earlier this week, which features blinking bulbs and animated neon depictions of Mickey and Minnie beckoning you into their wacky and wonderful cartoon world. 

The sign won’t officially light up until the attraction opens for guests in March, but someone we all know and love happened to stumble across it this week in the wee hours of the morning and made some magic happen.

Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway takes you inside a “Mickey Mouse” cartoon short, where anything can happen aboard a train ride through Runnamuck Park. They’ll join Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and more on a family-friendly adventure featuring dazzling visual effects, a lovable theme song, and surprising twists and turns. The attraction will open in Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland® Park in California in 2022. 

Check out this video to see the results: