Onboard the Disney Wish: Brand-New Broadway-Style Shows Worthy of a Standing Ovation

Disney Cruise Line ships offer Broadway-style shows onboard, and these incredible live performances in the Walt Disney Theatre are filled with rousing musical performances, innovative theatrical design, artistic choreography, dazzling special effects, and favorite Disney friends. We are so excited to share not one, but two new original stage spectaculars onboard the Disney Wish. 

When guests take their seat in the Walt Disney Theatre on the first night of their voyage, they’ll experience a lively musical celebration, featuring a bevy of bold and brave Disney and Pixar characters. “Disney Seas the Adventure” begins with our very own Captain Minnie Mouse handing over the helm of the ship to her dear friend Goofy.

As Goofy embarks on a journey to discover his own inner captain, he encounters special friends who teach him valuable lessons, including Tiana who explains the importance of hard work during a lively performance of “Almost There” from Disney Animation’s “The Princess and the Frog” as well as Crush and Squirt who teach him how to “Go with the Flow”, just like they do in the world of Pixar’s “Finding Nemo.” Plus, heroines Elsa, Moana and Merida perform a powerful medley of “Into the Unknown,” “How Far I’ll Go” and “Touch the Sky.”

Developed exclusively for the Disney Wish, “Disney The Little Mermaid” is a unique stage adaptation of the original 1989 Disney Animation film. Guests might recognize the songs, scenes and characters, but this show has been reimagined in a delightful new way. The curtain opens on a group of modern-day storytellers, who happen to come across a treasure chest full of whozits and whatzits galore. From there, the audience becomes a part of Ariel’s world during an immersive story about independence, identity and love. With state-of-the-art puppetry, innovative script and a score full of surprises, this is a show the whole family will enjoy. 

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Foodie Guide to Ghoulish Goodies at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2022

By: Disney Destinations

August 1, 2022

Welcome foolish foodies to the wickedest Foodie Guide of the year – so far, that is. If guests are a fan of the spooky season, they’re in for a treat because this year Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom Park is filled with plenty of eats and treats to get them in the Halloween spirit. The culinary teams have conjured up some frightfully fun delights for guests to indulge in during their trip to Magic Kingdom Park during the Halloween season and at this beloved event on select nights from August 12 through October 31.

As guests enjoy this evening filled with can’t miss entertainment, some of their favorite characters, the beloved Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade, and – of course – candy like M&M’S, SNICKERS, and more, their tastebuds can join in on the fun. With delicious items like the Sweet Almond Corn Cake at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Café and the Worms and Dirt Funnel Cake at Sleepy Hollow Refreshments, these delights and more are sure to put a spell on them.

For an even sweeter evening, guests can indulge in a wickedly delicious Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular Dessert Party held at Tomorrowland Terrace. This festive addition lets them sip and snack on mouthwatering, Halloween-themed concoctions, including Pumpkin Cupcakes with frosting, Chocolate-covered Strawberries, Cheesecake Mousse with chocolate crumble topping and crisp pearls, and Pistachio White Chocolate Crunch Barstriped with purple chocolate and sprinkled with orange sanding sugar – how tasty! And did we mention this is all-you-care-to-enjoy sweets and specialty drinks? Plus, it gives guests guaranteed viewing for Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular. Be sure to book this one, as it fills quickly with witches, sorcerers, and treat-lovers alike.

Guests better get their trick-or-treat bags ready because once they see these goodies, they’ll be running amuck, amuck, amuck over to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! Let’s unmask what they can indulge in.

Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies

  • Not-So-Poison Apple Pie Milk Shake: Apple pie milk shake with green apple whipped cream, sour apple marshmallow straw, cinnamon donuts, and a poison apple straw (New) (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)
  • Sweet Candy Corn Soft-serve Swirl Cone: Sweet corn and vanilla soft-serve swirl topped with candy corn chocolate bow (New) (Available during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)

Casey’s Corner  

  • Pain and Panic Hot Dog: All-beef hot dog, sweet and spicy onion relish, and sriracha mustard topped with spicy cheese-flavored snacks (New) (Available during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)
  • Winifred’s Elixir of Youth: Black tea slushy with kiwi foam and Winifred chocolate piece (New) (Available during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)

Cheshire Café

  • Binx Pastry Tail: Cat tail drizzled with dark chocolate and topped with Binx chocolate piece (New) (Available during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)
  • Cold Witches Brew Coffee: French vanilla cold brew with pumpkin spiced foam topped with Halloween sprinkles (New) (Available during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)

Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café  

  • Bayou Burger: All-beef patty, jalapeño pimento cheese, crispy andouille sausage, and garlic pickles (New) (Available during regular park hours and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party)

The Friar’s Nook

  • Hades Hot Dog: Spicy beef and pork hot dog, Hades’ relish, and pickles served with house-made violet mustard (New) (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)
  • Un Poco Loco Tots: Chorizo sausage, green onion, and Hades’ cheese sauce (New) (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

Golden Oak Outpost

  • Spellbinding Fried Pie: Buffalo chicken, mozzarella, and blue cheese wrapped in flaky dough topped with a candy eye and jalapeño ranch aïoli (New) (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)

Ice Cream Cart near Haunted Mansion

  • Chilling Chamber Pop: Chocolate crumbs, cherry buttercream, and dark chocolate pearls topped with Tightrope Walker chocolate piece (Available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only)
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Disneyland Resort Announces Return of the Holiday Season, Nov. 11, 2022 – Jan. 8, 2023

Disneyland Resort will once again transform into The Merriest Place on Earth for the holiday season, Nov. 11, 2022, through Jan. 8, 2023! We cannot wait for the return of so many treasured traditions – from the sparkling holiday décor, to “it’s a small world” Holiday, the “Disney ¡Viva Navidad!” street party and all the seasonal food and beverage offerings!

Read on for all the magical details on what Guests can expect around the resort for the upcoming holiday season!

Disney California Adventure Park 

Over in Disney California Adventure Park, holiday décor will shine bright, with a 50-foot-tall Christmas tree on Buena Vista Street and automotive holiday embellishment in Cars Land.

The nighttime spectacular “World of Color – Season of Light” will bring holiday magic by fusing cherished holiday music with memorable moments from treasured Disney animated films.  

Through energetic live entertainment, culinary delights and special traditions, Disney Festival of Holidays will highlight a diverse season of celebrations, including Christmas/Navidad, Diwali, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Three Kings Day. Festival marketplaces across the park will serve a hand-crafted menu of delectable foods and beverages. The fan-favorite Sip and Savor Pass* will return, allowing Guests to taste their way through eight food or non-alcoholic beverage selections from participating marketplaces and dining locations. As part of Disney Festival of Holidays, Guests may also enjoy a nightly holiday concert at the Palisades Stage in Paradise Gardens Park. 

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Update to Experiences Offered through Disney Genie+ Service

Earlier this year, Disney moved certain attractions from individual Lightning Lane purchase to the Disney Genie+ service for a period of time through Aug. 7. In order to continue providing Guests with more options while using the service, these attractions will be offered through the Disney Genie+ service beyond Aug. 7:

  • Magic Kingdom Park: Space Mountain
  • EPCOT: Frozen Ever After; Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure
  • Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
  • Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain

For the full list of experiences offered through Disney Genie+, please encourage Guests to check the My Disney Experience app on the day of their visit, as attractions are subject to change.

As a reminder, the purchase of Disney Genie+ service is available in addition to a standby entrance. Disney Genie+ is now only offered for purchase through the My Disney Experience app on the day of visit.

*Disney Genie+ service, attractions and experiences may vary by date, are subject to change or closure, are limited in availability and are not guaranteed and may not be available at all on the date of visit or at the time you make a selection.

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Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Plans for D23 Expo 2022

D23 Expo 2022, presented by Visa, is returning to the Anaheim Convention Center on Sept. 9 through 11, and today we have a first look at some of the new, amazing experiences, displays, presentations and shopping especially for fans of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products!

From the moment D23 Expo 2022 begins, attendees will be able to explore the Disney Parks Wonderful World of Dreams pavilion and step right into the new stories, attractions and adventures Disney Imagineers are bringing to life around the globe. There will be behind-the-scenes glimpses of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, the transformation of EPCOT, new Frozen-themed experiences, Disney Cruise Line, live entertainment and more to explore at the pavilion. 

The latest on highly anticipated projects in development around the world will be shared when Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro presents A Boundless Future: Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. Josh takes the Hall D23 stage Sunday, Sept. 11, at 10:30 a.m. for this presentation filled with see-it-here-first moments and special surprises. Be sure to stay tuned to the Disney Travel website for coverage on these announcements throughout the event.

Disney Parks fans can enjoy other one-of-a-kind offerings during the event, including special panel presentations that cover everything from the making of the Disney Wish cruise ship to learning about Walt Disney Imagineering’s illusions and special effects in the parks. Check out the lineup of panels: 

Friday, Sept. 10

10:30 a.m. – Inside Look at the Society of Explorers and Adventurers at Backlot Stage

Saturday, Sept. 10

10 a.m. – A Peek Behind the Curtain at the Walt Disney Imagineering Illusions and Special Effects Development Lab at Walt Disney Archives Stage

12 p.m. – Uncovering Treasures from the Marty Sklar Collection at the Walt Disney Archives Stage.

4 p.m. – Dreaming, Designing and Bringing to Life the Disney Wish at Backlot Stage

Sunday, Sept. 11

1 p.m. – Walt Disney Imagineering: 70 Years of Making the Impossible, Possible at Premiere Stage 

4 p.m. – Disney Parks Through the Decades: A Disney Ambassador Perspective at Walt Disney Archives Stage 

4:15 p.m. – The World of Duffy & Friends Revealed at Hyperion Stage 

D23 Expo attendees will also get first access to DisneyMe, an all-new digital avatar in the Play Disney Parks app. This experience empowers guests to express their Disney style by creating their own unique DisneyMe. To celebrate the launch of DisneyMe as part of Disney Uncharted Adventure on the Disney Wish, guests at D23 Expo will be invited on a quest that can only be completed at the Expo. Attendees will uncover specially designed Disney Wish and D23 Expo digital clothing and accessories for their DisneyMe around the show floor.

Starting in September, D23 Expo guests will need to download the latest Play Disney Parks app to be ready to create their DisneyMe and join the DisneyMe D23 Expo Quest during the convention.

Keep checking the Disney Travel website for more details as we approach the Sept. 9 kickoff of D23 Expo 2022. And for more information on tickets, visit D23expo.com

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Upcoming Resort Feature Pool Refurbishments for 2024

From time to time, Disney occasionally refreshes offerings across the Walt Disney World Resort. As part of that work, the following Disney Resort hotel feature pools will be unavailable from approximately January through April 2024 as they undergo routine maintenance:

  • Fantasia Pool at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
  • Fuentes del Morro Pool at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
  • Doubloon Lagoon at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter

Guests staying at these resorts may utilize other resort pools during the downtime. 

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What’s Cooking: BoardWalk Deli Coming Soon to Walt Disney World

We’ve got some exciting foodie news to share with you! Late this summer, the new BoardWalk Deli will be opening its doors at Disney’s BoardWalk. This location, previously the BoardWalk Bakery, is inspired by the delis of the Northeast region, with a menu that takes guests on a road trip of classic sweet and savory flavors from New York to the Jersey Shore.

Delicatessen translates to “all things delicious,” and that’s exactly what visitors will experience. With that, let’s get into what dishes guests can expect at this exciting new spot.

Whether guests are heading out for a day in the parks or planning a cozy breakfast in their room, they can stop by the Deli to select from house-baked bagels with a choice of schmear, a variety of sweet breakfast pastries, or a warm bagel sandwich. Some of these delicious options include an Everything Bagel Sandwich with cage-free eggs, sausage, and cheddar cheese, a Bagel Breakfast Sandwich with cage-free eggs, bacon, sweet caramelized onions, and cheddar cheese, or a Plant-based Ciabatta Sandwich with “egg” Florentine, plant-based cheese, tomato jam, and arugula that provides an exciting contrast of flavors. What a way to start their day!

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All About The NEW Disney Wish

The highly anticipated Disney Wish, the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, has officially made its debut! A team of Wish Upon a Star with Us Vacation Planners were onboard for the Maiden Voyage of this incredible new ship, as well as a media preview cruise before the ship officially set sail. After 4 ships and more than 20 years in the cruise industry, Disney has completely re-imagined cruising with the stunning design, unique innovations and amazing experiences on the Disney Wish.

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MagicBand+ Launching July 27 at Walt Disney World

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MagicBand+ is launching July 27 at Walt Disney World Resort!

At Walt Disney World, MagicBand+ can do everything a MagicBand can do and more – from entering theme parks with a tap* and connecting guests’ Disney PhotoPass memories, to unlocking Disney Resort hotel rooms and more. 

MagicBand+ also has great new features, including color-changing lights, haptic vibrations and gesture recognition – plus it pairs to a smartphone using the My Disney Experience app. Once MagicBand+ launches, guests can pick the perfect band from more than 25 designs and enjoy several new experiences available at launch.

Disney Fab 50 Quest

As part of the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary celebration, guests can interact with the Disney Fab 50 Character Collection throughout all four theme parks with the “Disney Fab 50 Quest.” Help Tinker Bell bring the sculptures to life across all four Walt Disney World theme parks using virtual pixie dust from Tink.

Guests can wave their hand to sprinkle virtual pixie dust at each Disney Fab 50 Character sculpture for different reactions! To unlock even more, use the Play Disney Parks app to collect the sculptures and enter the worlds of favorite characters through an augmented reality feature.**

Star Wars: Batuu Bounty Hunters

On Batuu, the bounty hunting business is booming. MagicBand+ is the guide to seeking numerous virtual bounties hidden across Black Spire Outpost with the Star Wars: Batuu Bounty Hunters experience. Vibrations and lights on MagicBand+ guide guests down the right path. When you find your Bounty, use the Play Disney Parks app’s augmented reality thermal viewer to reveal who’s hiding in the shadows.** Local guild master Raga Bua will reward guests with galactic credits.

Nighttime Spectaculars

MagicBand+ brings the magic of Disney nighttime spectaculars closer than ever before during “Disney Enchantment” at Magic Kingdom Park and “Harmonious” at EPCOT! MagicBand+ complements the magic in the skies, lighting up and vibrating in sync with fireworks, visual effects, and music. Guests’ MagicBand+ will also engage as all four theme park icons transform into Beacons of Magic!

Before Guests embark on these experiences, make sure the MagicBand+ is charged, up to date and paired to a device.

Disney Resort hotel guests may purchase MagicBand+ online at special prices before their arrival. Annual Passholder discounts will also be available on MagicBand+. All guests can buy MagicBand+ at select stores across Walt Disney World and online at shopDisney, starting at $34.99.

At Walt Disney World, guests can purchase a MagicBand+ at the following locations: 

  • Magic Kingdom Park: Emporium  
  • EPCOT: Pin Traders – Camera Center  
  • Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Celebrity 5 & 10 and Tatooine Traders 
  • Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park: Discovery Trading Company  
  • Disney Springs: Disney’s Pin Traders  
  • Select merchandise locations at Disney Resort hotels 

Although features and experiences across Disney Parks will vary, Disneyland Resort guests will be able to get in on the MagicBand+ fun later this year. Stay tuned for more updates on the exciting future for MagicBand+ at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts!

*With valid admission and park reservation

**To use the Play Disney Parks mobile app to enhance the MagicBand+ experience, guests must be logged into the Play Disney Parks app with the Disney account linked with their MagicBand

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2022 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Merchandise – Photo Gallery

Take a look at the merchandise for the 2022 Epcot Food and Wine Festival.

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