City Works Eatery & Pour House Will Open at Disney Springs in 2019

With so many new additions to Disney Springs® recently – Wine Bar George, Terralina Crafted Italian, 4 Rivers Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck and Chicken Guy!, to name just a few – you might be surprised to learn that we’re still announcing new locations.

City Works Eatery & Pour House is set to open on the West Side next summer. The restaurant and bar will offer plenty of high-def TVs including a 165-inch screen, perfect for viewing favorite live sporting events.

Like the seven existing locations across the country, the Disney Springs space will offer 80 beers on tap including rare, limited supply, special tappings from local breweries and others from around the world. There will also be a curated selection of popular wines will be available, ready to pair with bar bites, shareables, burgers and more.

Stay tuned for more details!

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Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa Awarded Hawaii Tourism Authority’s Highest Honor

It’s been said that language is central to a culture, and that is definitely true for the beautiful Hawaiian language, ‘Olelo Hawaii, that is such an integral part of Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawai‘i.

At Aulani Resort we have been celebrating the Hawaiian culture — with a touch of Disney magic — alongside our Guests and Disney Vacation club members, since opening in 2011. Our ‘Olelo Room, where Hawaiian language is the central theme, as is evident in the décor, furniture, and even in the service, continues to be a Guest and local favorite. ‘Olelo is Hawaiian for “word” or “to converse” and even the Cast Members working in this special place speak fluent Hawaiian! The ‘Olelo Room is a place where Guests and locals gather to hear beautiful Hawaiian music played nightly by award-winning musicians, and where Hawaiian-language speakers gather and converse, and for those ready to learn, the décor features wooden carvings of common objects, each labeled with their Hawaiian names.

It’s this commitment to the language and the culture that led the Hawaii Tourism Authority to award Aulani Resort, alongside Hawaiian Airlines and ‘Aha Punana Leo, with its highest honor — the Tourism Legacy Award. This award, presented at the 2018 Global Tourism Summit, honors organizations and businesses that perpetuate Hawaiian culture, and this year the honorees were identified for helping to normalize Hawaiian language into everyday life.

“We provide a way for kama’aina (Hawaii residents) to show their pride in their home, and a place where Hawaiian-language speakers can pursue and share their passion for ‘Olelo Hawaii,” said Aulani Resort General Manager Kimberly Agas, who recently accepted the award alongside Aulani Cultural Advisor Kahulu De Santos on behalf of the resort. “At Aulani Resort, Hawaiian language proficiency is a valued professional skill, and conversations in ‘Olelo Hawaii are a common daily occurrence.”

It is an honor for our Aulani Resort to be recognized by our community, and by our industry; and it’s even more humbling to be recognized for our efforts in perpetuating the Hawaiian culture.

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Experience ‘The Unsolved Mysteries of Barefoot Bay’ at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

A new recreational activity is now available at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort where Guests ages 10 to 16 are invited aboard an evening adventure cruise on Barefoot Bay to investigate the mysteries of pirates of the past. During ‘The Unsolved Mysteries of Barefoot Bay,’ Guests will experience an evening of immersive storytelling during this interactive boating scavenger hunt. They will embark on a quest to unravel the mystery of Captain Calico’s disappearance by solving puzzles and collecting clues.

This experience is available on Thursdays from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM to Guests ages 10 to 16.  Book this experience by calling (407) WDW-PLAY or (407) 939-7529. Advance reservations are recommended. The cost is $39 per person, plus tax. A snack is provided.

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Disney Cruise Line Takes Home Top Award in Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards

We’re proud to share that  Disney Cruise Line was named No. 1 “Large Cruise Line” in the 2018 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. This is the seventh year in a row that readers have chosen us as their cruise line of choice!

These awards have extra special meaning to us because they come directly from the readers, many who have sailed with us multiple times. More than 429,000 readers cast their votes in this year’s annual survey.

With four ships at sea and three more on the horizon, there are numerous opportunities for a magical Disney cruise vacation! Whether experiencing one of our Broadway-style shows onboard with the entire family, enjoying one of our exclusive adults-only restaurants and lounges, or watching a little one light up when they catch a glimpse of Captain Mickey for the first time, adventure is endless.

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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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10 of the biggest differences between all the Disney parks around the world

As millions of people flock to Orlando, Florida, and Anaheim, California, each year from all over the world to visit Walt Disney World and Disneyland, it’s easy for casual visitors to forget that there are four other Disney resorts around the globe, each offering up unique experiences and that signature sprinkle of pixie dust that you can only find at a Disney park.

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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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Exclusive first look at Disney’s Top 15 Toys of 2018, fun toys for the holidays

Sure, you’re going to find Disney, Star Wars, Marvel and Pixar toys on pretty much every top-toys list this gift-giving season.

Today, the Disney store/shopDisney named its Top 15 Holiday Toys list for the first time ever. It features everything from a Disney princess doll set and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse play set to a talking Spider-Man and a Millennium Falcon that comes with Han Solo and Chewbacca figures. Toys on the list range in price from $24.95 to $139.99.

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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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Sneak Peek of Disney’s ‘The Nutcracker and the Four Realms’ Now Playing at Disney Parks

A sneak peek of Disney’s dazzling new adventure “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” is now playing for a limited time as part of the Walt Disney Presents attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios® at Walt Disney World® Resort and in the Sunset Showcase Theater at Disney California Adventure® Park.

Each sneak peek features a special video introduction by Mackenzie, followed by an advance look at 12 minutes from the film. Check out the amazing trailer below!

All Clara (Mackenzie Foy) wants is a key – a one-of-a-kind key that will unlock a box that holds a priceless gift. A golden thread, presented to her at godfather Drosselmeyer’s (Morgan Freeman) annual holiday party, leads her to the coveted key—which promptly disappears into a strange and mysterious parallel world. It’s there that Clara encounters a soldier named Phillip (Jayden Fowora-Knight), a gang of mice and the regents who preside over three Realms: Land of Snowflakes, Land of Flowers and Land of Sweets. Clara and Phillip must brave the ominous Fourth Realm, home to the tyrant Mother Ginger (Helen Mirren), to retrieve Clara’s key and hopefully return harmony to the unstable world. Starring Keira Knightley as the Sugar Plum Fairy, Disney’s new holiday feature film “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” is directed by Lasse Hallström and Joe Johnston, and inspired by E.T.A. Hoffmann’s classic tale.

Look for Disney’s “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” in theaters in 3D on Nov. 2, 2018.

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