If your spring or summer plans include a stay at Disney World, you’re likely aware that there are a ton of tips and tricks for making the most of your stay. But beyond “hidden Mickeys” and trading pins with characters, here are a few smart insider hacks from the former Disney “cast members” (a.k.a. employees) themselves.
You’ll Get to Fly the Millennium Falcon at Disney’s Two New Star Wars Lands
Star Wars-Themed Lands Coming to Disney Parks – Walt Disney Company Chairman and CEO Bob Iger announced at D23 EXPO 2015 that Star Wars-themed lands will be coming to Disneyland park in Anaheim, Calif., and Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Fla., creating Disney’s largest single-themed land expansions ever at 14-acres each, transporting guests to a never-before-seen planet, a remote trading port and one of the last stops before wild space where Star Wars characters and their stories come to life. These authentic lands will have two signature attractions, including the ability to take the controls of one of the most recognizable ships in the galaxy, the Millennium Falcon, on a customized secret mission, and an epic Star Wars adventure that puts guests in the middle of a climactic battle. (Disney Parks
We already knew the (under construction) Star Wars-themed lands at Disneyland and Walt Disney World would each have two big rides, one focusing on the Millennium Falcon and another putting you in the middle of a battle between the Resistance and First Order.
New Disney Free Dining Dates Announced
Our Clients can get a FREE Dining Plan when they buy a non-discounted 5-night/6-day package that includes a room at a select Walt Disney World® Resort hotel and ticket with the Park Hopper® or Water Park Fun & More Option for arrivals most nights Aug. 23-Oct. 1, 2016, Nov. 15-21, Nov. 26-28 and Dec. 10-Dec. 21, 2016 when they book by July 8, 2016.
Contact Travel Agents, Scott and Becky Donahue, of Wish Upon a Star With Us to plan and book your vacation.
Contact Travel Agents, Scott and Becky Donahue, of Wish Upon a Star With Us to plan and book your vacation.
Disney announces Tim Burton for Dumbo, Emma Stone for Cruella
Disney confirmed the casting and directing positions for a number of its upcoming movies today, including Tim Burton taking on Dumbo and a new Dwayne Johnson project.
Disney Claims Dates for Several New Movies; Confirms ‘Jungle Book 2,’ ‘Mary Poppins’ Sequel
Hot off the blockbuster success of “The Jungle Book,” Disney has been staking out several years worth of live action fairy tales. In grabbing the release dates, Disney gave a peak at its development pipeline.
Third And Final Show Added Due To Overwhelming Demand ‘Disney’s The Little Mermaid Live In Concert’
Fans of Disney’s animated classic, DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID, will now have another chance to see ‘DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID LIVE IN CONCERT’ at the Hollywood Bowl on Monday, June 6. The first two nights of this concert event sold out within hours when it was announced that an all-star cast of performers would be singing the songs from the Oscar® and Grammy®-winning score as the film plays on the Bowl’s movie screen accompanied by a full, live orchestra. Tickets for the third and final concert go on sale at ticketmaster.com at 10:00am Pacific on Wednesday, April 27.
For this performance, Disney Legend JODI BENSON will be singing in the role of Ariel. She joins REBEL WILSON (“Pitch Perfect 1 & 2” and “How To Be Single”) as Ursula and the singing cast which includes JOHN STAMOS (“Grandfathered”) as Chef Louis, TITUSS BURGESS (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”) as Sebastian (whom he originally played on Broadway in DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID), NORM LEWIS (“Porgy and Bess” and “Scandal”) as King Triton (whom he also originally played on Broadway in DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID), DARREN CRISS (“Glee”) as Prince Eric and JOSHUA COLLEY (Broadway’s “A Bronx Tale: The Musical”) as Flounder.
SOARIN’ AROUND THE WORLD TAKES FLIGHT AT DISNEY PARKS THIS SUMMER
Guests can experience a whole new Soarin’ journey when Soarin’ Around the World makes its groundbreaking debut across the globe this summer. The next generation of the popular Soarin’ attraction makes its premiere at the grand opening of Shanghai Disneyland this summer as Soarin’ Over the Horizon.
ARISTOCREPES, DAILY POUTINE & B.B. WOLF’S SAUSAGE CO. JOIN LINE-UP AT DISNEY SPRINGS
Soon guests can enjoy even more food options at Disney Springs with three new kiosks.
Or, they can go sweet with a s’mores crepe with marshmallow cream, chocolate sauce and graham cracker crumbs; banana with Nutella and salted caramel; Key lime cheesecake with white chocolate and chiffon crouton; or strawberries Romanoff with Chantilly cream and strawberries.
Guests can pair their crepe with wine on tap, beer or hard alcohol soda (Not Your Father’s Hard Root Beer and Henry’s Hard Orange Soda). Or try one of our refreshing non-alcoholic beverages, including Frozen Joffrey’s Frappe Mocha and hot cocoa.
The Daily Poutine brings the Canadian classic to Disney Springs with four varieties of toppings on hot, thick-cut French fries—Classic, with beef poutine gravy and Cheddar cheese curds; Latin with fried yucca, black beans, pulled pork and queso fresco; Italian with Bocconcino mozzarella and Bolognese sauce; and French with mushroom cream sauce and Gruyere cheese. They pair well with a draft beer, sangria, lemonade or fountain soda.
And, at B.B. Wolf’s Sausage Co. guests can enjoy artisan sausages—The Three Little Pigs features a trio of sausages each with different toppings: Reuben, bacon-wrapped with black bean salsa and chili cheese; Portuguese sausage with pickled vegetable slaw and chili mustard; sweet hot sausage with peppers, onions and marinara; Bavarian sausage sandwich with a mini-meterwurst, braised red cabbage and spicy brown mustard on a pretzel roll; and Italian veggie sausage with peppers, onions and marinara. Plus your Clients can cool off with a draft beer or fountain soda.
The Daily Poutine and B.B. Wolf’s Sausage Co. will open with Disney Springs Town Center on May 15, 2016 and Aristocrepes will open May 22 2016.
George Lucas’ R2-D2 revelation just blew our “Star Wars”-loving minds
It’s safe to say that R2-D2 is possibly the most lovable character in the Star Wars series. The savvy lil’ robot is always there to lend a hand or accompany C-3PO to help save the day.
Lauren Conrad Unveils Kohl’s Collection Inspired by Disney’s Alice in Wonderland and It’s So Cute We’re Going Mad
In a way, Lauren Conrad is painting the roses red—not pink, not green, not aquamarine. But we can’t imagine the Queen of Hearts will be shouting “Off with her head!” after she sees Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, a Collection by LC Lauren Conrad, available exclusively at Kohl’s.
