We tested the Disney knowledge of Mary Poppins Returns star Lin-Manuel Miranda to see just how deep his fandom runs.
New Fortune-Telling Fun to Experience at Disneyland Resort on the Play Disney Parks Mobile App
This just in – two new exciting experiences were just added to the Play Disney Parks mobile app for Guests to enjoy at the Disneyland® Resort! Now, with the Play Disney Parks app, your Clients can collect dozens of all-new fortunes and a series of stories as told by Esmeralda the Fortune Teller on Main Street, U.S.A., and Fortune Red in New Orleans Square atDisneyland Park.
Each day your Clients visit the park, they can collect one fortune and a piece of the fortune teller’s story at both Esmeralda the Fortune Teller and Fortune Red through the Play Disney Parks app, without inserting a quarter! Guests can come back on another day to get another fortune and the next part of the story. Much like our current experiences with these fortune tellers, the fortune will be printed for the Guest on a collectible card for a fun keepsake, plus the card will have the next chapter of the story. The fortune teller’s stories obtained by your Clients will also be digitally collected in the Play Disney Parks app to be able to enjoy anytime they choose! Or, for those eager to get to the next chapter of the story right away, they can choose to drop a quarter into the machine for an additional fortune and another part of the story that same day. There are three 10-part stories at each machine to collect!
No trip to Main Street, U.S.A., is truly complete without a stop at this popular fortune teller. Guests have visited this iconic spot in the Penny Arcade for years to take home a special memory, a fortune from Esmeralda. Now, your Clients can see what Esmeralda reveals for them—including dozens of fortunes unique to the Play Disney Parks app and a series of multi-part stories from her past.
Mobile Ordering at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts Offers Convenience and Flexibility
Did you know that guests can skip the order line at select quick-service dining locations at Walt Disney World® and Disneyland® Resorts? All they need is their smartphone and the My Disney Experience and Disneyland apps, which lets them order, pay for and pick up fresh meals and snacks on demand right from their fingertips.
The mobile order service offers guests the convenience and flexibility of ordering hours or even minutes in advance from wherever they happen to be – whether waiting in line at an attraction, on the monorail headed to the parks or even upon their arrival at the restaurant. The service debuted last year and has since expanded to Disneyland Resort as well, currently available at more than 20 quick-service dining locations across Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure® park.
And recently, Walt Disney World Resort celebrated a very special milestone for this service: 1 million mobile orders!
Chef Mickey Mouse was on hand at Magic Kingdom® Park to commemorate the occasion with the Walt Disney WorldResort Ambassadors, as well as Cast Members who have helped Guests order, pick up and enjoy many of these million mobile orders. Together, they surprised and honored the Ramos family from Winston-Salem, North Carolina as they picked up their mobile order of Dole® Whip items at Aloha Isle. Take a look below to see their reaction!
Be sure you download the My Disney Experience and Disneyland apps in the App Store for iOS devices and Google Play for Android devices to take advantage of mobile ordering during their next visit to the parks!
Marvel Day at Sea Makes an Epic Return in 2019 with Captain Marvel
In just a few weeks, the epic Marvel Day at Sea returns to the Disney Magic with a brand-new addition: Captain Marvel! Disney Cruise Line Guests will be the first to meet Captain Marvel when she makes her debut during Marvel Day at Sea in January.
This spectacular day-long celebration takes place on select five-night Caribbean and Bahamian cruises sailing from Miami in early 2019. In this video, see how your Clients can unleash their inner super hero during the ultimate day at sea.
Are your Clients eady to take a stand with some of Marvel’s mightiest? They can choose from 10 special cruises sailing from Jan. 6 through March 8.
Disney Cruise Line Ground Transfer Pricing Updates
Effective Dec. 14, 2018, the following changes will be made to the price of ground transfers for Disney Cruise Line sailings out of Port Canaveral, Florida; Civitavecchia, Italy; and Copenhagen, Denmark.
For Port Canaveral, all reservations with an effective date of Dec. 14, 2018 and beyond will have the updated transfer cost reflected on the reservation.
For reservations with an Effective Date prior to Dec. 14, 2018, the transfers will be priced at the current rate. Guests who are added to a reservation on or after Dec. 14, 2018 will be charged the new price.
For Copenhagen and Civitavecchia, any existing reservations will be adjusted to the new price. An email be generated to any applicable reservations to advise of the pricing decrease.
| Home Port | Individual Components | Booked Dec. 14, 2018 or Beyond (Cost per person 3 years and older) | Booked Prior to Dec. 14, 2018 (Cost per person 3 years and older) |
| Port Canaveral | Airport to PortPort to AirportResort to PortPort to Resort | $39 per person | $35 per person |
| Civitavecchia | Airport to PortPort to AirportAirport to ResortResort to PortPort to ResortResort to Airport | $55 per person | $70 per person |
| Copenhagen | Airport to PortPort to AirportAirport to ResortResort to Airport | $35 per person | $40 per person |
| Copenhagen | Resort to PortPort to Resort | $20 per person | $40 per person |
Disney-Themed Manicures at Walt Disney World Resort
If you are visiting the Walt Disney World Resort for the ultimate girls’ trip, there’s one relaxing and Insta-worthy experience you must add to their plans – a visit to Disney Spas and Salons for the ultimate Disney-themed mani-pedis!
Guests can pull up a super comfy salon chair, and get their nails done in the style of their favorite Disney character. Inspired by over 100 character designs to choose from and 132 different colors, the team at Disney Spas and Salons can fulfill Disney, Pixar, Star Wars and Marvel manicure desires. And the pampering doesn’t stop there!
You can further customize your mani-pedi experience with signature aroma blends, made specifically for Walt Disney World Spas and Salons and named after iconic Disney songs.
A nail appointment is the perfect way to finish a fun-filled day of Disney. After the nearly hour long appointment, you will come away feeling rejuvenated and ready for the next day of Disney theme park adventures.
Disney-inspired nail services are available at Senses – A Disney Spa at both Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort as well as Salon by the Springs at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, La Vida Health Club at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort and Ship Shape Salon Massage and Fitness at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resort.
For pricing information and to book an appointment, call (407) 939-7727.
Watch How Walt Disney World’s Magical, Life-Size Gingerbread House Comes Together
When it comes to the holidays, Walt Disney World spares no expense, from their ever-expanding offering of magical snacks to the elaborate gingerbread houses throughout the parks and resorts.
In the Grand Floridian—Disney’s luxury, on-property resort just one monorail stop away from the Magic Kingdom—the pastry team has built their life-size gingerbread house inside the lobby for the 20th year in a row, and is giving a behind-the scenes look at how the whole thing comes together (video above).
The classically-designed edible structure was originally created in 1998 by Erich Herbitschek, the recently retired master pastry chef at Victoria & Albert’s, arguably Walt Disney World’s most acclaimed restaurant which is located inside the Grand Floridian.
It has now achieved landmark status for Disney-goers willing to brave the crowds of the holiday season, and is made with 10,000 pieces of real gingerbread that perfume the entire hotel. Overall, 1,050 pounds of honey, 800 pounds of flour, 700 pounds of chocolate, and 600 pounds of sugar go into the confection.
If you can’t make it to the Christmas festivities, you might want to try for the spring, when the resort is home to an equally-grandiose Easter egg display.
Get a First Look at The Tropical Hideaway at Disneyland Park
The market stalls of The Tropical Hideaway at Disneyland® Park will be opening for business soon. Today, we have a first look of this Adventureland outpost!
This exotic marketplace is the go-to destination for discovering extraordinary eats from all corners of the world. Set along the Jungle River waterfront, it’s also the perfect spot to sit and relax in between adventures—perhaps with a refreshing Dole Whip! After sunset, flickering torchlights add to the evening ambiance.
Travelers can reach The Tropical Hideaway across its main bridge, through Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room or along “Skipper’s Walk,” a pathway leading from the Jungle Cruise loading dock.
Colorful wildlife can also be found at the Hideaway. The stars of the Enchanted Tiki Room live in small birdhouses that dot the roofline, each personally labeled. One cockatoo who has packed up her bags and spreading her wings is Rosita. As she waits on the dock for her boat to arrive, this friendly bird makes small talk with visitors!
The trader’s market is filled with details to discover around every nook and cranny.
We look forward to welcoming world travelers soon at The Tropical Hideaway!
Hollywood Flashback: ‘Mary Poppins’ Success Helped Walt Create Disney World in 1964
The musical film — a sequel starring Emily Blunt hits theaters Dec. 19 — topped the box office that year (and earned an Oscar for star Julie Andrews), allowing the mogul to buy 27,000 acres near Orlando for his theme park project.
These Are the Best and Worst Times to Go to Disney World in 2019
Walt Disney World updated its ticketing system, which has changed ticket prices on nearly all admission to the Florida theme parks through 2019. With multi-day park tickets on a sliding scale requiring guests to identify which day they’ll first visit the parks, your vacation planning approach will require a bit more finesse going forward.
