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 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.

Every Disney theme park is a unique and special place. There are a dozen different theme parks spread over six different cities across the world. However, the two places that were first are still the most popular locations.

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Last week we shared a glimpse into the crafting of Disney’s Riviera Resort, the newest Walt Disney World resort and Disney Vacation Club property, projected to open December 2019.

The peek behind the scenes continues with an exclusive look at the making of the tower slide that will be a focal point of the resort’s feature pool.

The inspiration for Disney’s Riviera Resort came from Walt Disney’s travels throughout Europe and the Riviera region, and the art, architecture and storytelling he found there. Imagineers weave that storytelling into the details of the entire resort, including the tower slide. This exciting feature of the resort is inspired by centuries-old stone towers and rocky bluffs found along the European Riviera shores.

The 30-foot-tall tower will house a nearly two-story-tall corkscrew slide that will wind down into the feature pool also called the Riviera Pool. Containing nearly 105,000 gallons of water, the Riviera Pool will is sure to provide wonderful, waterful fun and a refreshing reprieve from delightful days of poolside fun in the sun.

Under construction and projected to open Dec. 16, 2019, Disney’s Riviera Resort will be inspired by Europe and imagined by Disney.

Bookings for Disney’s Riviera Resort are open now. 

It was a championship-worthy celebration earlier today at Disney Springs for the grand opening of NBA Experience! Amid cheering fans and celebrity guests, Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger unveiled the first-of-its-kind destination, joined onstage by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and several current and former NBA and WNBA players.

“NBA Experience lets everybody who loves the game, live it,” Bob said. “We’re excited to open the doors to a fun and unique experience for fans of all ages.”

Hosted by ESPN personality Rachel Nichols, those in attendance were treated to a buoyant atmosphere reminiscent of a basketball arena, complete with a DJ, T-shirt tosses, fan-cam and a dance performance. Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse cheered as confetti rained down toward the end of the ceremonial opening, which featured Naismith Basketball Hall of Famers Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Grant Hill, along with NBA legend Dwyane Wade, Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez, Utah Jazz point guard Mike Conley, Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo, Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon, Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem and WNBA legend Swin Cash, now the vice president of basketball operations and team development for the New Orleans Pelicans.

“I want to thank Bob Iger and the Walt Disney Imagineering team for capturing the authentic NBA experience at this landmark destination at Disney Springs,” Adam said. “Disney creates memorable experiences better than anyone, and we are thrilled to share the excitement of NBA basketball with fans and Walt Disney World guests from around the world.”

In collaboration with the NBA, Walt Disney Imagineering developed NBA Experience as an immersive, interactive venue. The high-energy environment is packed with 13 different basketball-related activities across 44,000 square feet and two floors. Here, guests can experience what it’s like to be selected in the NBA Draft and step onto the court to make clutch shots and highlight-worthy slam dunks. NBA Experience also provides ample opportunities to learn more about the NBA and WNBA via interactive displays, films and trivia. The unique destination offers something for guests of all ages. 

With the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge set for August 29, Walt Disney World Resort continues its position as being a “force” for Florida and the economy, contributing more than 7,000 jobs to the Central Florida region since the beginning of the project in 2016. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, totaling 14 acres, is the largest single-themed land created in a Disney Park. It transports Guests to the planet of Batuu and pushes the boundaries of innovation and creativity, providing customized experiences to everyone who visits.

Among these new jobs are 1,700 operational roles, including leadership positions, entertainment performers, attractions engineers, and food and beverage and merchandise hosts and hostesses. These exciting expansions offer our Cast Members new opportunities to expand their skills and grow their careers all across our Resort. In addition, jobs were created due to the support of both small and large Florida-based companies contributing more than 5,500 local trade, artisan and construction roles.

“The anticipation for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is unlike anything else we’re experiencing at Walt Disney World Resort,” said Maribeth Bisienere, senior vice president, Walt Disney World Parks. “Our Cast Members make our parks uniquely special and we couldn’t create any of the memorable and immersive experiences for our Guests without their talents, passion and dedication.”

As part of the opening, the 1,700-member team had unique opportunities to learn about the story of this amazing new land, received specialized name tags and could customize their costume by hand-selecting apparel and accessories from an array of Resistance- and First Order-themed options, creating a unique Batuuan look and fully integrating them into life on the planet.

“I have such pride in our Cast Members and am so confident in the opening team as they bring Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to life,” said Phil Holmes, vice president of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. “This opening team is unparalleled and sets the stage in delivering out-of-this-galaxy experiences with guests traveling to Black Spire Outpost.”

The wait is over! Marvel Sudios AVENGERS:ENDGAME is available on Blu-ray and digitally. AVENGERS:ENDGAME is the 4th installment in the Avengers series and the crowning moment of the interconnected Marvel Cinematic Universe feature films. There was so much hype and anticipation for this epic event that there was a social media embargo so that no spoilers got out early. The Avengers themselves were part of a campaign called #DontSpoilTheEndgame. Now that it is officially the highest grossing film ever (domestically) with $2.79 billion, it is safe to assume that the majority of the population has viewed it and there are no more spoilers. BUT if by chance you have NOT seen it yet, please shut off your device, get to the store to buy the Blu-ray and WATCH IT!! For the rest of you, pop in your copy and re-watch AVENGERS:ENDGAME over and over. AVENGERS:ENDGAME picks up where we left off in AVENGERS:INFINITY WAR. (If you haven’t seen that either, please buy that Blu-ray while you are at the store.) Thanos has changed the world as we know it forever. We have lost many of our favorite characters and the remaining Avengers are at a loss for what to do next. Challenging Thanos again is high on the to-do list for sure. A plan is made, things don’t work out quite as we hoped, and we jump ahead to 5 years in the future. The movie has so many twists and turns that you will truly be riding on a roller coaster of emotion. I absolutely love the banter back and forth between the heroes. The audience can really feel the relationship they all have with each other off the set. There are surprises that will make you laugh or will have you reaching for the tissues. AVENGERS: ENDGAME delivers in every sense of the word Blockbuster. Be sure to watch ALL of the Bonus Extras. They are fantastic! It starts with Remembering Stan Lee. Here we get the chance to see Stan in many of his cameo roles throughout the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He looks like he had a blast in every part even if he only had one line. He will be missed for sure. The Bonus Extras also include segments on the casting of Robert Downey, Jr. as Iron Man, creating Captain America, the women of the Marvel Universe, and the “alteration” of Thor. There are also deleted scenes and a gag reel. I love behind the scenes footage so I was hoping for hours of bonus material, but it was enough to satisfy my curiosity of what it is like to work with all of these amazing actors. AVENGERS:ENDGAME on Blu-ray and digital copy is a must have for anyone who loves movies. You may be sad to say goodbye to the characters that seem like family, but we can all smile brightly at the happiness these characters have brought us over the years. Marvel Studios has hit a grandslam with AVENGERS: ENDGAME. If Stan Lee were still here today, I am sure all of us fans would love to tell him, “I love you 3000.”

Pop/rock band the Jonas Brothers visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Thursday, Aug.8, 2019. (From L to R) Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas and Kevin Jonas took a break from their world tour to experience the new land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios that opens to guests Aug. 29. (David Roark, photographer)

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Parties will return to Magic Kingdom Park on August 16 – and this year, guests will receive the “treat” of the brand-new “Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular” fireworks show.

With just days to go until the big reveal, Disney Parks Live Entertainment has been putting the finishing touches on the spectacular – and our cameras were on-hand to grab a first look.

In “Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular,” 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. His ghost dog, Zero, flies off carrying everyone along on a trick-or-treating adventure, where four friends – Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy – find themselves drawn into a mysterious haunted house. Their journey takes them from one room of the house to another, encountering dancing skeletons, waltzing ghosts and a whole series of troublemaking Disney villains. 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.