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Disney Cast Members make magic every day for Guests visiting our theme parks. Recently, tens of thousands of Cast Members experienced some magic of their own as they were among the first to preview Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, opening Aug. 29, 2019, at Walt Disney World® Resort. Were they impressed? Find out by taking a look at their reactions to this immersive new land below.

You can live your own Star Wars adventure when Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens Aug. 29, 2019 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®.

Today, we’re excited to share exciting news for the horses at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. The equine residents of both the Pony Farm and Tri-Circle-D Ranch are set to receive a beautiful new barn (which you can see pictured above). As you can see, Imagineers have redesigned the Tri-Circle-D Ranch, which will offer a modern stable and updated outdoor spaces and facilities for “The Happiest Horses on Earth.” The new ranch will maintain the history and spirit of the original Tri-Circle-D, welcoming guests to explore exhibits of classic Disney equestrian artifacts, some of which date back to the 1950s!

Starting Aug. 19, 2019,  the Draft Horse Barn and Pony Farm will temporarily be inaccessible to Guests until the new barn debuts in Spring 2020. Guests can still enjoy Pony rides at the Trail Blaze Corral near the campground’s entrance, and the resort’s trail rides and carriage rides will continue to operate as normal.

Stay tuned for future updates on the resort’s new barn and its opening date.

The return of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party to Magic Kingdom® Park has begun and Disney is celebrating with a special new ticket offer that allows Guests to extend the spook-tacular fun all throughout the fall!

Guests  can purchase the new Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Pass to enjoy up to 35 nights in 2019. With this new pass Guests can attend most event nights for just $299 plus tax. There is so much to see and do at this festive celebration and this pass is the perfect way to enjoy trick-or-treat throughout the Magic Kingdom Park, exclusive entertainment including a brand-new fireworks spectacular and attraction offerings and partake in the endless amount of ghoulishly good times!

The Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Pass is only available, in limited quantities, for purchase at Walt Disney World theme park ticket windows.

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is special ticketed event runs 36 days on select nights from now until Nov. 1. This year, we are debuting a brand-new fireworks show, “Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular.” In the show, Jack Skellington from “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas” serves as host and has come to tell a “not-so-scary” story about how anything can happen on Halloween night. The show will also include state-of-the-art projections and lasers, plus lighting and dazzling fireworks that will fill the sky above Magic Kingdom Park.

The party also includes a new interactive treat trail at Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor and attractions updated with new Halloween twists as well as spooky additions to “Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade!” These enhancements include new Halloween costumes for Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, a new Haunted Mansion unit featuring the spectral Bride, who glides among the waltzing spirits all representing Liberty Square. A new Tomorrowland unit brings The Incredibles and designer extraordinaire Edna Mode to “Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade,” followed by Buzz Lightyear and some Alien explorers, as they discover crystalline treasures on the surface of a planetary playset float.

Passes are nontransferable and nonrefundable. Passes are limited in quantity, and Passes may no longer be available for purchase at any time. All Passes exclude parking and activities/events separately priced. Entertainment may be cancelled due to inclement weather or otherwise. No refunds even if entertainment is cancelled. All attractions, experiences, entertainment and event elements are subject to restrictions, change or cancellation without notice.

It’s almost that freakishly fun time of the year to celebrate the Halloween season at the Disneyland® Resort! If guests are planning on attending the all-new, separate ticket event, Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party at Disney California Adventure® Park, they’re in for some fun. Whether they are tall or small, dressed as a princess or Super Hero, there is something for everyone to enjoy at this new party, starting Sept. 17 for 20 select nights.

Oogie Boogie has cast his spell and summoned the Disney villains to scare up thrilling surprises for everyone. What treats (or tricks!) will be in Oogie Boogie’s bag this year? Let’s take a look at the exclusive new experiences and unforgettable Halloween fun and that will be offered for party guests this year:

Immersive Treat Trails – Trick-or-treating is for everyone! Guests can experience the new, wonderfully wicked treat trails throughout the park with all their friends and family. While stalking through the trail, they will see iconic characters such as the Mad Hatter from Tim Burton’s “Alice in Wonderland,” and maybe even Oogie Boogie himself! Additional treat trails will feature oversized cauldrons full of treats for party Guests to enjoy.

“Villainous!” – Partygoers of all ages will love watching this new tale about a young girl named Shelley Marie as she journeys along this new “World of Color” nighttime spectacular – exclusive to Oogie Boogie Bash. This Halloween story takes guests  on an unforgettable voyage through devious encounters with The Queen, Ursula, Dr. Facilier, Hades, Jafar, Maleficent and more! All ages will be amazed by the show’s special effects—from the fountains and lights, to lasers and projections. “Villainous!” shows that, deep down, there’s a little villain in all of us!

Villains Grove – Have you ever wanted to peer inside the minds of your favorite villains and walk through their own hauntingly beautiful scenes? This walk-through experience is unlike anything seen before. Redwood Creek Challenge Trail becomes Villains Grove: an interactive, villain-inspired, dreamlike environment perfect for all ages to wander. This experience will entice party guests with a series of scenes, each creating a not-so-scary symphony of sound, light and shadows for Guests to explore on their own or as a pack!

“Frightfully Fun Parade” – The Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow kicks things off, arriving on his ghostly black steed just ahead of the parade itself and carrying his flickering jack-o-lantern. A cavalcade of Disney characters and mischievous villains follow, ready to stir up some trouble! This fan-favorite parade will make its way through Disney California Adventure Park for the first time!

“Mickey’s Trick & Treat” – This new, interactive stage production invites guests to join Mickey Mouse and his pals as they throw a one-of-a-kind Halloween party! Perfect for little monsters, enjoy dancing, not-so-frightening scary-tales and candy at the Disney Theater in Hollywood Land.

DescenDANCE Party – For even more fun, guests can head to the Backlot area of Hollywood Land for a pulsing, new interactive dance party inspired by the popular “Descendants” franchise from Disney Channel. A spell is cast, summoning the greatest dance crew from the Isle of the Lost to throw down and lead everyone in moves that are set to the biggest hit songs from all three “Descendants” movies. The original “Villain Kids” might even crash the party through magic mirrors. Stick around after as the Backlot DJ continues to spin tunes, inviting everyone to step onto the dance floor into the night. Like the original VK’s said, “there’s so many ways to be wicked”!

Of course, there will also be plenty of opportunities to mingle with Disney characters – and villains, too! “Ghouls” and “boils” of all ages should come dressed up in their best Halloween costumes.

Oogie Boogie Bash, which takes the place of Mickey’s Halloween Party, is only offered on 20 select nights this fall, starting Sept. 17. For more information, including costume policy guidelines and to purchase tickets, visit Disneyland.com/HalloweenParty.

The historic Aug. 29, 2019,  grand opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios® is right around the corner.  And while we’ve been sharing many exciting updates and images from the land, today’s awe-inspiring aerial view may just be the best yet!

This video, which includes new music from Oscar-winning composer John Williams, features a  first look at Star Wars:Galaxy’s Edge as the sun rises.  It also showcases the land’s amazing landscape and rockwork.

When guests visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, they’ll be transported to the planet of Batuu, where they can live their own adventure in and around Black Spire Outpost.  Beginning Aug. 29, 2019,  at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, guests will be able to take the controls of the most famous ship in the galaxy aboard Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, enjoy innovative food and beverage offerings and several new galactic experiences as they become part of the Star Warsstory.

The new Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, which opened May 31, 2019, at Disneyland® Park in California, will open August 29, 2019, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida. 

The beloved “Main Street Electrical Parade” has returned to light up Disneyland® Park and delight thousands of Guests each evening. The nighttime spectacle features half-million sparkling lights and “electro-syntho-magnetic musical sounds.” After 47 years since its debut performance at Disneyland, this beloved parade still radiates a sense of wonder, joy and – for some – warm nostalgia. 

See what Guests are saying about this iconic parade’s return:

Beginning today, Aug. 15, 2019, guests can “fall into fun” like never before at Walt Disney World® Resort with a new ticket offer. With the “Mid-Day Magic Ticket,” Guests can enjoy admission after 12 p.m. to one theme park per day. 2-, 3- and 4-day Mid-Day Magic tickets are available for start dates on or before Dec. 15, 2019.

• 2-Day Mid-Day Magic Ticket: Valid for admission after 12 p.m. 2-day Mid-Day Magic Tickets are available from $88 per day plus tax (from $176 total plus tax) and expire four (4) days after the selected start date. 
• 3-Day Mid-Day Magic Ticket: Valid for admission to after 12 p.m. 3-day Mid-Day Magic tickets are available from $84 per day plus tax (from $252 total plus tax) and expire five (5) days after the selected start date.
• 4-Day Mid-Day Magic Ticket: Valid for admission after 12 p.m. 4-day Mid-Day Magic tickets are available from $79 per day plus tax (from $316 total plus tax) and expire seven (7) days after the selected start date.
• This is the first time we’re offering a late-entry ticket with special pricing that allows Guests to enter our theme parks starting at noon and enjoy the day and evening. This option works best for Guests who are looking for an opportunity to start their morning at a leisurely pace, to enjoy other early-morning activities (golf, pool, etc.), or to travel from their accommodations. 
• With these tickets, the magic starts at noon as Guests will receive admission to one theme park per day after 12 p.m. Additionally, Guests can secure afternoon and evening FastPass+ to select attractions, entertainment and Character Greets up to 30 days in advance.  Guests can enjoy new seasonal excitement, including new sips and savors at Epcot International Food & Wine Festival and the holiday Hoopla Dance Party in DinoLand U.S.A at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park starting Nov. 8. 
• For our guests staying at Walt Disney World Resort hotels, our date-based ticket product is still the best option, giving them the flexibility and opportunity to experience all the magic that our theme parks have to offer, including the morning Extra Magic Hour benefit

 When Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party begins Sept. 17, 2019 for 20 select nights at Disney California Adventure® Park, you will discover many new and exciting experiences. Exclusive to Oogie Boogie Bash is the all-new “World of Color” show – “Villainous!” 

The Disney Parks Live Entertainment team has been working on this nighttime spectacular for months. The villainous side of Disney characters will be brought to life through fountains, lights, lasers, projections and special effects. Steven Davison, Executive, Parades & Spectaculars, gives us a glimpse into this original Halloween story. This twisted tale carries a young girl named Shelley Marie on an unforgettable journey through devious encounters with The Queen, Ursula, Dr. Facilier, Hades, Jafar, Maleficent and more. Let’s take a look!

Oogie Boogie Bash, which takes the place of Mickey’s Halloween Party, is a separate-ticket event. You can enjoy an unforgettable night of Halloween fun featuring other new experiences, including an interactive “Descendants”-inspired dance party, a stage show with Mickey Mouse, and a mysterious Disney villains walk-through experience. 

For more information and tickets to Oogie Boogie Bash at the Disneyland Resort, visit Disneyland.com/HalloweenParty.

We have delicious news to share … the mobile order service is officially available at select Disney Resort hotels. 

With a few taps of the screen, you are now able to use this service to save time and skip the line to order at seven newly-participating quick-service restaurants, including Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter, the World Premiere Food Court, the End Zone Food Court and the Intermission Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Resorts, as well as Everything POP Shopping & Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort, The Mara at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge and Contempo Café at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. 

These locations are the latest additions to the mobile order lineup, joining Centertown Market and Spyglass Grill at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, as well as over 20 other quick-service locations throughout the four theme parks and Disney Springs® area. And there’s more on the way, as we plan to expand the service to additional Disney Resort hotel locations soon!

The mobile order service offers the convenience and flexibility of ordering, paying for and picking up fresh meals and snacks directly from the pick-up counter where Cast Members deliver the food – saving you time to enjoy all there is to see and do at Walt Disney World® Resort. To see the full list of participating locations, you can tap “order food” in the My Disney Experience app. And don’t forget, if you have a Disney dining plan they can now redeem your meals and snacks through the service.

Message, data and roaming rates may apply. 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.

App Store is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Google Play is a trademark of Google LLC.

Young princesses and knights can step into their own fairytale at a “grand” new Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, now open at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa! The location offers guests age 3-12 magical transformations from their own Fairy Godmothers-in-Training at Walt Disney World® Resort.

Joining the existing Biddidi Bobbidi Boutique locations at Magic Kingdom® Park and Disney Springs®, the latest enchanted boutique at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is a great option for Guests looking to dress up before visiting Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party or enjoying a delightful buffet at 1900 Park Fare. Plus, a Disney PhotoPass Studio has also recently opened at the resort, providing you the opportunity to capture picture-perfect royal portraits in front of a traditional backdrop. 

In addition to the recently-opened boutique, all Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique locations have introduced special new merchandise including a spirit jersey, Minnie Mouse Ear headband, MagicBand and accessories, available to add to any transformation package. 

Young princesses can also choose from four new hairstyles inspired by modern royalty with customizable options including braids, bows and flower halos. Take a look at the video below for examples of the new styles:

• Enchanted – Hair is styled in a bun or messy bun hairpiece and includes choice of princess bow or shining tiara.
• Fantasy – Hair is swept back into a bun, covered with a curly hairpiece and topped with a coordinating flower halo.
• Royal Braid – Hair is styled in a bun and accessorized with an attached Royal Braid. A princess bow completes this look fit for royalty!
• Pixie Magic – Add a colorful touch to this hairstyle with an elegant ponytail and matching flower halo.

As always, a variety of transformations are available and may include hairstylng, nail polish, accessories, gowns and more depending on the package you choose. Reservations for all Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique locations are encouraged and can be made up to 180 days in advance on DisneyWorld.com and Disneyland.com or by calling (407)-WDW-STYLE for Walt Disney World Resort or (714) 781-7895 for Disneyland® Resort.