Is a trip to Disney World on tap this summer? You’ll want to revisit old standbys such as Space Mountain and the Tower of Terror of course. But there will be plenty of new features to discover as well. Let’s run down what the Mouse has debuted this year at the massive Florida resort.
Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Dessert Party at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Moving Locations
Beginning July 10, 2016, the party will take place inside Star Wars Launch Bay. Guests will then be escorted to an outdoor VIP viewing section for Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular 15 minutes prior to the show.
UNIQLO to Open Its First Store in the Southeast U.S.A. at Disney Springs, Florida, on July 15
UNIQLO today announced that it will open its newest location in the U.S. on July 15 in Disney Springs, at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The new UNIQLO store, the first in the Southeast region of the United States, will occupy 25,000 square feet (2,300 square meters) across two sales floors and showcase the brand’s full assortment of LifeWear – innovative, high-quality clothing that is universal in design and comfort – as well as items that incorporate its Japanese heritage. The new location will give families from all around the world an innovative and unforgettable retail experience, as well as feature an assortment of Disney-inspired products.
“We are very excited to introduce our UNIQLO products, customer service and shopping experience to Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort,” said Hiroshi Taki, CEO of UNIQLO USA. “We are proud of our collaboration with Disney Consumer Products, and we look forward to offering our unique retail concept and products to vacationers and locals alike at Disney Springs. We hope to make every day at our store feel like opening day for our customers.”
The core products, innovative fabrics and technologies that will be available from UNIQLO at Disney Springs include items like Ultra Light Down, HEATTECH, and AIRism, as well as Premium Linen, Denim, and Supima Cotton.
In addition to exclusive UNIQLO merchandise, the new store will incorporate the brand’s unique Japanese heritage by conveying Japanese tradition, culture and beauty through colorful visuals and displays. Japanese-inspired daily giveaways, as well as in-store events each week and month like Taiko drummers and a Japanese-style game show, will provide fun and entertaining ways for families to engage with UNIQLO and its Japanese origins.
UNIQLO at Disney Springs will be the company’s first store in the Southeast region, and it marks the company’s fourth corner in the country, with its 43 current stores including Los Angeles, Seattle and Boston, and its UNIQLO.com online store.
Customers and fans can share their excitement about the new UNIQLO at Disney Springs store via the company’s social media channels including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram using #UniqloDisneySprings.
DISNEY CRUISE LINE HALLOWEEN & HOLIDAYS 2016 DATES ANNOUNCED
Halloween on the High Seas and Very Merrytime Cruises return to Disney Cruise Line in 2016 with holiday fun for everyone!
Contact Travel Agents, Scott and Becky Donahue, of Wish Upon a Star With Us to plan and book your vacation.
Thrills and chills await our Clients at every turn during Halloween on the High Seas, thanks to not-so-scary parties, eerie entertainment and bewitching décor – including an evolving Halloween tree that transforms throughout the cruise. Sail dates include:
Disney Magic – Oct. 2-29 , 2016
Disney Dream – Sept. 2-Oct. 31, 2016
Disney Fantasy – Sept. 3-Oct. 29, 2016
And, during Very Merrytime Cruises, our Clients can delight in seasonal magic at sea as they discover a jolly fusion of holiday-themed entertainment, activities and décor. Sail dates include:
Disney Magic – Nov. 5-Dec. 23, 2016
Disney Wonder – Nov .10-Dec. 23, 2016
Disney Dream – Nov. 7-Dec. 22, 2016
Disney Fantasy – Nov. 19-Dec. 24, 2016
Contact Travel Agents, Scott and Becky Donahue, of Wish Upon a Star With Us to plan and book your vacation.
Why Disneyland Shanghai Is So Important for Disney Investors
Last week, one of the world’s biggest construction projects finally opened to the public. Walt Disney Co. took the wraps off the highly anticipated Disneyland Shanghai, the House of Mouse’s first foray into mainland China.
PRE-SHOW PACKAGES NOW AVAILABLE FOR ‘FROZEN – LIVE AT THE HYPERION’ AT DISNEY CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE PARK
“Frozen – Live at the Hyperion” is now playing daily in the Hyperion Theater in Hollywood Land at Disney California Adventure® Park. And, if guests would like to take their viewing experience to the next level, reservations are now open for three pre-show packages that include priority seating at select performances plus special experiences before and even after the show.
The Frozen Pre-Show Plus Lunch Package includes the pre-show experience and priority seating, plus a delicious dining experience at Carthay Circle Restaurant. Guests can savor a three-course meal that includes a choice of four stunning main course dishes. There’s also a special kids menu, but everyone big and small should save room for a sweet “Frozen”-inspired dessert. The cost for the Frozen Pre-Show Plus Lunch Package is $99 per adult and $79 per child (ages 3 to 9), plus tax and gratuity. Reservations available online at Disneyland.com or by calling 714-781-DINE between 8 a.m.-9 p.m. PT daily.
And for the ultimate viewing experience, there’s the Frozen Signature Dining & Behind-The-Scenes Package. This is an incredible offering custom designed for the biggest “Frozen” fans, which includes not only the pre-show celebration and priority seating, but also an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience at the Hyperion Theater following the performance. Guests will then cap off the experience with an elegant four-course dinner at Carthay Circle Restaurant. The cost for the Frozen Signature Dining & Behind-The-Scenes Package is $299 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations available online at Disneyland.com or by calling 714-781-DINE between 8 a.m.-9 p.m. PT daily.
Separate theme park admission required and is not included in the package price. Space is limited and advance registration is required. Full payment is due at time of booking and cancellation policies apply. No discounts. Subject to restrictions and change or cancellation without notice.
“MICKEY’S ROYAL FRIENDSHIP FAIRE” NOW OPEN AT MAGIC KINGDOM PARK
“Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire” at Magic Kingdom® Park has begun! This all-new live stage show graces the grandest stage at Walt Disney World® Resort with magic, music and merriment. Against the majestic backdrop of Cinderella Castle, Mickey Mouse and his friends welcome favorite characters from some of Disney’s newest classics: “The Princess and the Frog,” “Tangled” and “Frozen.” The show celebrates the unique stories of the citizens who make up this magical kingdom and the wonderful moments that can happen when we try new things, go to new places and get to know new friends.
DESSERT PARTIES AND DINING RESERVATIONS NOW AVAILABLE FOR HOLIDAY PARTY NIGHTS AT WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT
Summer may have just officially begun, but at Walt Disney World® Resort, is already preparing to fill Magic Kingdom®Park with frightful delights and deck the halls this holiday season! Whether guests are heading to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this fall or Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party this winter, they can make the evening even more magical with these delicious additions.
If guests are planning on attending Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, they can have a holly jolly time at the Wishes Fireworks Dessert Party, select nights from Nov. 7- Dec. 22, 2016. They can enjoy Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade with reserved viewing on Main Street U.S.A., as well as fantastic views of Holiday Wishes: Celebrate the Spirit of the Season fireworks while enjoying festive treats at a private dessert party at Tomorrowland Terrace.
Plus, dinner reservations for The Crystal Palace Restaurant, Be Our Guest Restaurant and Cinderella’s Royal Table are also now available for party nights.
A valid ticket to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party or Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is required to attend the fireworks dessert parties or to make dining reservations on event nights. Book reservations by visiting DisneyWorld.com/dine or by calling 407-WDW-DINE
PRINCE NAVEEN’S ROYAL VISIT TO TOWN CENTER BY SAM ALLEN
As construction begins to wind down on the expansion of Disney Springs, more and more construction walls are being removed, revealing the results of the years of work Disney’s Imagineers have put into revamping the waterfront complex. Perhaps the biggest milestone so far has been this summer’s opening of the Town Center, the fourth neighborhood of the former Downtown Disney. Filled with new shops and restaurants, the area celebrates the history and architecture of small town Old Florida.
‘Rogue One’: Exclusive Details on All the New ‘Star Wars’ Characters
Spies are everywhere. Although some of the names of the characters from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story have leaked out, their exact histories and descriptions have remained mostly under wraps. With EW’s new cover story, we’re revealing the official dossier on each of the new heroes – and the galaxy’s shrewd new villain.
