New! Ferrytale Wishes: A Fireworks Dessert Cruise at Walt Disney World Resort

Guests visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort will soon be able to set sail for “Ferrytale Wishes” – an exclusive dessert party and unique fireworks viewing experience on Seven Seas Lagoon. As they sail aboard one of the iconic double stack ferryboats, guests will decadent desserts, specialty beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and a one-of-a-kind perspective of the famous Wishes nighttime spectacular above Magic Kingdom® Park.

The menu includes a variety of desserts, a fruit and cheese display and ice cream novelties. Guests will also receive a souvenir acrylic palette plate and glow glass once on board.

Ferrytale Wishes will first set sail on Oct. 5, 2015 with additional sailings offered on select dates. Guests may view the Happy HalloWishes or Holiday Wishes Nighttime Spectacular if sailing on an event party night. Reservation times are 1 hour prior to fireworks, and Guests must check-in at the Ferryboat launch at the Transportation and Ticket Center at least 50 minutes prior to fireworks to ensure they are on the ferryboat before it sails.

The cost is $99 per adult, $69 per child age 3 to 9 (tax and gratuity included). Bookings are now open for Ferrytale Wishes. Advance reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 407-WDW-TOUR (407-939-8687) or online at Disneyworld.com.

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Rockin’ Burger Block Party and Yelloween Masquerade Premium Events at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

With the Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival at Walt Disney World® Resort just a few weeks away, now is a great time to remind guests about this year’s Premium Events. Here’s a closer look at two of the delicious offerings available during the festival, which takes place Sept. 25-Nov. 16, 2015. 

Rockin’ Burger Block Party

At the Rockin’ Burger Block Party in World ShowPlace, guests can feast on a selection of delectable burgers, sliders and finger foods, including a coffee-crusted beef short rib burger, a spiced lamb burger, a shrimp and scallop burger, spicy-sticky pig wings, veggie pot stickers and cheeseburger spring rolls. They can even vote on the best burger of the night. Plus, as guests party the night away with a live DJ, they can enjoy a variety of craft beers, wines and cocktails. And, for a sweet end to the evening there are over-the-top desserts to enjoy, including cinnamon roll fireball bread pudding, snickerdoodle-crusted apple custard crisp and chocolate ganache brownies.

Dates for the Rockin’ Burger Block Party are Sept. 25, Oct. 8 and Nov. 6 from 7-9 p.m., with hosts ABC’s “The Chew” joining the fun on Oct. 8. The cost is $99 plus tax; $119 plus tax for reserved table on main floor, early admission at 6:45 p.m., and a specialty cocktail; or $199 plus tax for VIP Nosh Pit seating with a private reserved table, early admission at 6:45 p.m., specialty cocktail and premium bar.

Party for the Senses Yelloween Masquerade

For one night only, guests can grab their yellow and black attire for the elegant Yelloween Masquerade Party Oct. 31, 2015 from 7-9:30 p.m. This very special Party for the Senses event celebrates Halloween with an alluring array of menu items paired with champagne, wines, craft beers and specialty cocktails. Guests can revel the night away with tantalizing music and magnificent visuals in a unique experience unlike any other Party for the Senses event. The dress code for this mysterious masquerade is stylish and charming.

The cost is $169 plus tax general admission; $199 plus tax for a reserved table on the main floor with specialty cocktail toast, and $319 plus tax for a private reserved table, early entrance at 6:45 p.m., specialty cocktail toast, artisanal cheese station and more.

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Eighth Annual Disney Parks Moms Panel Search Opens

Disney Parks calls upon passionate Disney fans and seasoned trip planners dedicated to helping others create magical vacation memories to apply for a spot on the 2016 Disney Parks Mom Panel. Now in its eighth year, the online trip-planning forum features an array of panelists specializing in each unique Disney destination and experience. This year, Disney seeks bilingual panelists and savvy world travelers to share their valuable expertise with its visitors. Candidates can apply now through September 15 by visiting www.momspanelsearch.com.

Since its inception in 2008, the panel has grown to include a variety of enthusiastic and diverse Disney-loving experts, composed of moms, dads, grandparents, and even aunts. Now offered in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese, the program is easily adapted for Disney Parks’ culturally-rich visitors. Users have access to a robust library of questions and answers to satisfy any trip-planning inquiry, from dining and entertainment recommendations to shopping and transportation tips, and beyond. These parents are well-equipped to not only help plan memorable vacations for guests heading to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, but also answer questions about Disneyland Resort, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Vacation Club, runDisney and ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.

“We are so encouraged by the excitement that surrounds our annual Disney Parks Moms Panel search and each year seek new ways to evolve and adapt it to best accommodate the needs of our culturally-diverse visitors,” said Leanne O’Regan, Director of Social Media for Disney Parks. “With the addition of more bilingual panelists, we hope to expand the panel’s appeal and influence further by lending fresh insights and unique perspectives in an engaging forum.”

In addition to being deeply knowledgeable and well-versed in all things Disney, the panelists always aim to keep communications with guests upbeat and personable, making for an efficient and fun trip planning experience from start to finish. The Disney Parks Moms Panel plays an integral role in helping families create lifelong Disney memories and continues to grow stronger each year.

How to Apply
Disney Parks will accept applications for the 2016 Disney Parks Moms Panel from 10 a.m. ET on September 8, 2015 through September 15, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. ET., or when 15,000 applications have been received. Those interested should visit www.momspanelsearch.com to enter. The application process includes a series of written questions and submissions, with the final round in the form of a brief phone interview. Once the search is complete, the top candidates will be officially announced as members of the Disney Parks Moms Panel in January 2016. Panelists must be available to attend a training session at Walt Disney World Resort in December 2015.

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Southern California Man Moves From Cheering Section to Winners Circle Sunday at the Disneyland Half Marathon

James Lander from Fullerton, Calif. ran and won his first runDisney race this morning at the 10th annual Disneyland Half Marathon presented by Cigna. He led the field of nearly 15,000 runners and crossed the finish line more than six minutes ahead of the second place winner from Sao Paulo, Brazil, 35-year-old Valdir Aparecido Bueno.

Lander, 36, used to stand on the sidelines and watch his wife run multiple runDisney races but decided this time, he wanted to get in on the action. So he did. And won, finishing in 1:08:56

“I’ve loved this race, even though I had never done it before, because everyone has an amazing time,” said Lander. “I see people laughing and smiling the entire way versus most races where everyone looks like they are killing themselves. It’s a special thing! It’s really great!”

Lander has run competitively for years. He’s a local chiropractor and claims that running  “is just part of what chiropractors do.” He used to be on a professional marathon team, winning many times, but now runs a couple of half marathons and local races a year to support the community.

Momoko Tanaka, 29, from Urayasu-shi, Japan, wrote her own chapter in the race’s annals today coming in first place for the women, finishing in 1:21:30. This is the first time in the race’s 10 year history that an international runner has won. Tanaka finished just ahead of last year’s female champion, Jennifer Berry, 34, from Denver, Colo.  Berry crossed the finish line in 1:23:21, beating her prior year’s time by 12 seconds.

All half marathon finishers take home unique 10th annual medals to commemorate the occasion. More than  400 “legacy’’ runners ran this weekend, completing all 10 Disneyland Half Marathons since the inaugural race in 2006.  The half marathon traveled through Disney California Adventure Park, Disneyland Park, the streets of Anaheim and Angel Stadium.

Runners celebrated Thursday night with a Disneyland Half Marathon 10th Annual party.  Guests experienced select attractions, Disney entertainment and character meet & greets in Disneyland Park West Side.  As the event coincides with Disneyland’s 60th Anniversary Diamond Celebration, the party gave runners exclusive viewing of Disneyland’s “Paint the Night” Parade which is part of the 60th anniversary celebration.

More than 29,000 runners from across the nation and 28 countries gathered in Southern California to celebrate the 10th annual Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend. The weekend of events also included the Disneyland 5K, runDisney Kids Races and the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo.

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Photos: 2 Hidden Mickey’s at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Check out these 2 Hidden Mickey’s at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.  Do you know where they are located inside the resort?  Let us know on Twitter.

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Doc McStuffins Now Meeting Guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Dottie “Doc” McStuffins is now meeting guests visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in a setting inspired by her playhouse clinic on the Emmy-nominated TV show, “Doc McStuffins,” airing on Disney Channel and Disney Junior. Doc is a nurturing, six-year-old girl who can talk with the stuffed animal she cares for. Guests also can see Doc McStuffins in “Disney Junior – Live on Stage!” and spend time with her during breakfast and lunch at Disney Junior Play ‘n Dine at Hollywood & Vine, both at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
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The Hulk Won’t Appear In Guardians Of The Galaxy 2

According to director James Gunn, we won’t be seeing the big, green rage monster in the upcoming ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ sequel.

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DISNEY MOVIES ANYWHERE SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASES DIGITAL FOOTPRINT WITH ADDITION OF NEW PARTNERS AND APPS

Just in time for today’s early digital release of one of the biggest movies of the year, Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron, Disney announces significant partner and device additions to its cloud-based digital movie service, Disney Movies Anywhere (DMA), continuing to expand upon its promise to provide more ways to buy and watch your favorite Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars movies at home or on the go.
Starting today in the U.S., Amazon Video and Microsoft Movies & TV customers can connect to Disney Movies Anywhere and access their digital collection across the Disney Movies Anywhere ecosystem, including via the new Disney Movies Anywhere app for the Microsoft Xbox 360 and for Amazon’s Fire tablets, Fire TV and Fire TV Stick. In addition to the Disney Movies Anywhere app, customers can access and watch titles in their Disney digital collection directly through the Amazon Video app for TVs, connected devices and mobile devices, or online at Amazon.com/amazonvideo, and via the Microsoft Movies and TV service on Windows and Microsoft Xbox devices or at microsoft.com/en-us/store/movies-and-tv.

Launching on September 15, with the release of Disney’s live action Cinderella, the Disney Movies Anywhere app will become available on the Roku® platform and Android TV allowing consumers to access their DMA movie collections. Disney Movies Anywhere already works with iTunes, Google Play, and Walmart’s VUDU.

“We’re thrilled to bring these new partners to Disney Movies Anywhere, expanding its reach into the living room and beyond with an unprecedented Disney experience that is both easy and fun,” said Janice Marinelli, President, Disney/ABC Home Entertainment & Television Distribution. “As consumers seek to build their digital libraries and protect their purchases for the long term, Disney Movies Anywhere makes it easier than ever to buy once and watch anywhere.”

In celebration of this partner launch, for a limited time Disney Movies Anywhere is offering a free digital copy of Disney•Pixar’s Monsters, Inc. to new and existing members who connect an iTunes, Amazon Video, VUDU, Microsoft Movies & TV or Google Play account for the first time.

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‘Star Wars,’ Tsum Tsums and ‘Descendants’: A Preview of Disney’s Holiday Toys

Besides “Star Wars,” the Mouse House spotlighted a lot of their other properties in a holiday toy preview. Here are a few things to watch for:

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GLIDDEN Colortopia Exhibit Coming to INNOVENTIONS at Epcot

The GLIDDEN paint brand and Walt Disney World Resort are thrilled to roll out a colorful new exhibit in INNOVENTIONS at Epcot. Opening in late fall 2015, the Colortopia exhibit gives guests a guided interactive experience with fun and surprising hands-on activities involving colors. Guests will be able to extend the Colortopia experience throughout Epcot and into their own homes with a mobile application and website set to launch later this year.
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