Hate waiting? Who doesn’t, and yet patience has always been the must-have accessory on any Disney World adventure. When visiting a destination this popular, there’s simply no avoiding the occasional line.
New Images of the Disney Skyliner Transportation System at Walt Disney World Resort
Earlier this year, we shared the news the Disney Skyliner transportation system will give our resort Guests an unforgettable journey and a picturesque view of Walt Disney World® Resort as they take to the sky to travel from select Disney resorts to Epcot® and Disney’s Hollywood Studios®.
Select Disney Skyliner cabins will have iconic Disney characters incorporated into their exterior design to give the appearance that a Disney pal is riding along with guests, such as characters from the ‘Fab Five,’ figures from Disney attractions, fan favorites from movies, and more.
The design of the Disney Skyliner station at International Gateway at Epcot will be inspired by the park’s nearby European Pavilions, and will be covered with metal and glass canopies, hand-painted murals and ornamental steel structures that harken back to the early 18th century Art Nouveau style. Guests traveling to Epcot via the Disney Skyliner will be welcomed to the park with a rare birds-eye view of World Showcase.
The Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort station will be the hub of activity for Disney Skyliner. This station is inspired by the open air village marketplaces of the Caribbean and will showcase the nearby resort’s architectural detailing and color schemes. At this station, passengers will be able to transfer gondola routes to reach their destination, or are invited to sit and admire the waterfront resort setting.
The design style of the station at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will fit with that of the park’s main entrance and bus stations. Passengers traveling here from the Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort station can expect a new aerial perspective of the park’s iconic attractions, like The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror.
Disney’s Pop Century Resort and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort will share a Disney Skyliner station that feels whimsical and contextual with both resorts. Upon departing the gondola station, Skyliner passengers will ascend over Hourglass Lake and enjoy a panoramic view of these two colorful resorts.
Finally, cabins will slow down at the Disney Skyliner turn-station along Buena Vista Drive, where guests can see the mechanical and aerial components that make up the Disney Skyliner.
HERE’S WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR ABOUT INCREDIBLES 2
It may have taken 14 years to get us Incredibles 2, but from the looks of the newest plot details, it’s safe to say that it’s definitely been worth the wait.
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Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Expands to Six Weeks in 2018
Disney California Adventure® Food & Wine Festival will return March 2-April 12, 2018, bringing delicious cuisine, specialty beverages and exciting entertainment to Disneyland® Resort Guests for its third season. The culinary festival will expand to six weeks, with more days for Guests to enjoy the flavors of the Golden State.
The festival’s signature events will include new experiences such as the Disney Family of Wines Dinner, as well as returning favorites like Sweet Sundays and the Winemaker or Brewmaster Dinners. Another guest-favorite returning to the festival is the Junior Chef experience, with hands-on fun led by Chef Goofy, for children ages 3 to 11.
Stay tuned for more information about the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival, returning March 2-April 12, 2018!
Additional fees required for the signature events and certain seminars. Separate admission to Disney California Adventure Park is required and is not included with the cost of such events. Space is limited for all ticketed events; advance reservations are recommended. Guests must be 21 years of age or over to consume alcohol and to participate in some events; valid photo ID required. Events and demonstrations are subject to restrictions and change or cancellation without notice.
New Story Elements Add to the Fun at the Pixar Fest Celebration at Disneyland Park
Pixar Play Parade returns April 13, 2018 to the Disneyland® Resort – this time, at Disneyland Park! Part of the limited-time Pixar Fest celebration, this delightful parade will bring even more favorite Pixar stories to life with the addition of three new story elements.
The parade will begin as all Pixar films have, with an appearance by the iconic and adorable Pixar Lamp. Rolling ahead of the famous lamp will be the familiar yellow Pixar Ball, making a cameo in Pixar Play Parade, as it has in many Pixar films.
Also joining the parade are characters from the beloved film, “Up.” Wilderness Explorer Russell will appear astride the colorful flightless bird, Kevin, with Carl Fredricksen and Dug following behind amid green foliage and snipe chicks, with Carl’s tethered house floating above.
Another popular Pixar story coming to Pixar Play Parade is “Inside Out.” Perched atop colorful memory orbs, Joy and Sadness take flight aboard Bing Bong’s rocket wagon, with Bing Bong himself cheering them on!
Be sure you don’t miss these new story elements and the return of Pixar Play Parade, beginning April 13, 2018 at Disneyland Park.
Transformation Details Revealed for Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Earlier this year, we shared that Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort at Walt Disney World® Resort would undergo some transformations. Today we’re excited to share new colorful details about those enhancements debuting late this summer!
Old Port Royale at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort will be reimagined as the port of entry where guests will check in before embarking on their island vacation. This centralized location will offer resort Guests more convenient access to services, amenities and dining, including an all-new Centertown Market for casual eats, an all-new Shutters restaurant offering waterfront dining adjacent to the new Banana Cabana outdoor bar and lounge, and Calypso Trading Post for shopping.
Centertown Market will be expanded and enclosed, creating a quick-service restaurant with an indoor street market vibe. Guests will enter the space under a large palapa-like structure, accented with glowing colored light pendants made from glass bottles. The market will feature open shutters, wooden light posts, awnings, ornamentation and unique seating areas. Guests will also have access to the Grab n’ Go market for a specialty coffee and quick bites.
A festive poolside bar, Banana Cabana will be a great place to gather for food and drinks, immersing guests into the fun and relaxation of island life. Cabana-style drapes will flank seating areas and re-purposed steel drums will illuminate a central communal table made from a wooden boat.
With its history of being the port’s import and export facility, Calypso Trading Post will offer shoppers Disney merchandise and other vacation essentials.
Stay tuned for more details on these enhancements coming to Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort!
How to Have the Best New Year’s Eve at Disney
New Year’s Eve is one of the busiest days of the year at Disney World and Disneyland, and with good reason.
There’s a secret hotel suite inside Cinderella’s Castle in Disney World—take a look inside
Sitting at the end of Main Street U.S.A., Cinderella’s Castle at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla., is nothing if not iconic.
Brand-New Galactic Transformations at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique During Star Wars Day at Sea
New in 2018, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique aboard the Disney Fantasy will offer out-of-this-galaxy makeovers that add to the adventures of Star Wars Day at Sea. Complete with a galactic costume, makeup and hairstyle, kids ages 3-12 can transform into …
Adults and teens also have a chance to celebrate the day in style. They’re offering a Rey makeover that includes a stylish dress, makeup and hair style. Or, they can choose from one of four Star Wars-themed T-shirt options.
These Galactic Transformations are only available on Star Wars Day at Sea. All come with exclusive Star Wars Day at Sea merchandise, including a personalized name tag, lanyard with medallion and magnet set. Children also receive a cool cinch bag to take home.
If guests want to join in on the Star Wars Day at Sea fun by celebrating their favorite characters from a galaxy far, far away with a Galactic Transformation, be sure to reserve ta spot at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique on disneycruise.com before the Disney Fantasy cruise.
Star Wars Day at Sea returns to the Disney Fantasy from January to April 2018.
Annie Awards: Disney/Pixar’s ‘Coco’ Tops Nominations
Disney’s current box office champ Coco scored a leading 10 nominations and Gkids’ The Breadwinner had eight to lead the field at the 45th annual Annie Awards. Winners in 36 categories will be revealed in a ceremony February 3 at UCLA’s Royce Hall.
