Mobile Order Service Expands to More Dining Locations

Did you know the mobile order service is now available at more than 35 locations throughout the Walt Disney World Resort theme parks, Disney Springs and select Disney Resort hotels?

This popular service, available through the My Disney Experience app*, lets you order ahead from wherever you happen to be and pick up food and beverages at your convenience – from DOLE Whip at Magic Kingdom Park to Blue Milk at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and even some of our new, flavorful plant-based dishes. If you purchased a package with a Disney dining plan, you can also redeem meal and snack credits directly through the service.

Over the past several months, Disney has expanded the mobile order service to even more Disney Resort hotel dining locations, including Capt. Cook’s at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, The Artist’s Palette at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, the Riverside Mill Food Court at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside, and Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. With these latest additions, the service is now available at 14 Disney Resort hotels, a great option whether you are looking to start your day with Mickey Waffles or enjoy dinner and dessert after returning from a fun-filled day at the parks.

So, if you are ready to spend less time waiting and more time playing, be sure to use the mobile order service during your next Disney visit!

*Message, data and roaming rates may apply. Availability subject to handset limitations and features may vary by handset, service provider or otherwise. Coverage and app stores not available everywhere. If you’re under 18, get your parents’ permission first.

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Minnie Van Airport Service Add-On Now Available For Additional Resort Hotels

As of October 16th, the Minnie Van Airport Service Add-On expanded to include additional resort hotels. The new transfer option can be added to any available Walt Disney Travel Company Package from the following properties:

• Walt Disney World® Swan and Dolphin Hotels
• Four Seasons Resort Orlando
• Disney Springs® Resort Area Hotels (B Resort & Spa, Best Western Lake Buena Vista, DoubleTree Suites by Hilton, Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace, Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista, Holiday Inn Orlando, Wyndham Lake Buena Vista and Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista)
• Bonnet Creek Resorts (Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, Waldorf Astoria Orlando, and Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek)
• Flamingo Crossings Resorts (SpringHill Suites Orlando and TownePlace Suites Orlando)

Guests can add one-way or round-trip Minnie Van Airport Service between Walt Disney World Resort and Orlando International Airport (MCO). Please note the Minnie Van Airport Service Add-On for these hotels can only be booked by calling the Disney Reservation Center at (800) 327-2996.

Maximum number of Guests allowed per vehicle is six people. Maximum number of bags allowed per vehicle is six medium-sized suitcases. Gratuity is not included. Booking must be made at least three days prior to pick up. Guests needing ADA Accessible vehicles should reach out to Minnie Van team directly at (407) 828-3500. Vehicles are pet-friendly.

Disney World Changing Outside Vendor Delivery Procedure

The buzz in the Disneyverse today is that Disney’s policy regarding outside vendor delivery procedures for ECV's and strollers is changing.

According to Orlando Stroller Rentals, customers who have placed a stroller rental reservation before November 2nd, 2019 for travel before or after November 2nd will be able to pick up their rented strollers from Bell Services at their Walt Disney World resort as usual. For stroller rentals placed after November 2nd, 2019, customers will have the choice to pick up and return rented strollers at Orlando Stroller Rentals’ store or at their counter at Orlando International Airport. Customers will also be able to arrange for a personal meet and greet delivery at their Walt Disney World resort.

Buena Vista Scooter Rentals have commented that their team is still working with Disney to iron out specifics regarding the new policy. At this time, they have heard from Disney that the policy change date will be October 1st, not November 2nd. October 1st is the original date issued by Disney. For rentals placed after October 1st, Buena Vista Scooter Rentals customers will have the choice to arrange a meet and greet pick up and return or drop the rented item off at their store. The Buena Vista Scooter Rentals store is located between Universal Studios and Orlando International Airport.

From what I understand, this policy change potentially applies to deliveries from all outside vendors.

If you have any questions regarding a rental reservation and Disney’s new policy, please reach out to your specific vendor.

We will report on further details as we receive them.

New Plant Based Options Coming to DisneyWorld and Disneyland

Exciting news for our foodie fans! Disney announced that ALL of their major quick and table service restaurants will soon be serving up plant-based options at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort – along with a new plant-based menu icon coming to Disney dining. Guests will be able to choose from hundreds of sweet and savory creations, including many brand-new dishes destined to become fan favorites!

Disney is always looking for ways to bring more flavor, innovation, and creativity to the Disney dining experience – and guest feedback is first on the menu when Disney evolves their menus and develop new dishes. Guests have embraced Disney's plant-based offerings at the parks around the globe, inspiring  Disney to expand their menu and introduce a new menu icon, a green leaf, that will make it easier than ever to find these creations during your visit.

These fun and flavorful options are made from plant-based ingredients like vegetables, fruits, grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes – and are made without animal meat, dairy, eggs or honey. From comfort-food classics to exciting new dishes for the adventurer in all of us, everyone will find something to delight their tastebuds.

On October 1 at quick-service locations and October 3 at table service locations, Walt Disney World Resort will launch the plant-based menu icon and introduce new options at our theme parks and resort hotels. If you’re craving tasty plant-powered snacks and treats during your visit, you can explore more than 400 craveable dishes!

• Steamed Asian Dumplings from Le Cellier at Epcot – You’ll love these plant-based meat dumplings, served with bok choy, Chinese long beans, red peppers and radish in a delicious and fragrant Asian broth.
• Shiriki Noodle Salad from Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen at Magic Kingdom Park – This refreshing salad is made with noodles, edamame beans, mushrooms, green mango and cucumber, tossed with a sweet chili sauce.
• Felucian Garden Spread from Docking Bay 7 Food & Cargo at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge (Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Park at the Disneyland Resort) – Made with plant-based “kefta,” herb hummus, tomato-cucumber relish and pita, this is the perfect bite for your visit to a galaxy far, far away.
• Chili-Spiced Crispy Fried Tofu Bowl from Satu’li Canteen at Disney’s Animal Kingdom – This taste of Pandora features crispy tofu, seasoned with chili-spice and topped with a crunchy vegetable slaw, boba balls and your choice of base and sauce.
• Plant-Based Cashew Cheescake from California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort – Just one of many scrumptious plant-based desserts available at Walt Disney World Resort.

We can’t wait for you to discover hundreds of delectable plant-based options at Disney parks and resort hotels. Whether you’re visiting Magic Kingdom Park, tasting your way across the globe at Epcot’s World Showcase, or grabbing a bite in a galaxy far, far away, you’re sure to find a plant-powered dish to enjoy.

Don’t worry, Disneyland fans – the menu icon and many new plant-based options are coming in spring 2020, so you won’t have to wait long to savor exciting new flavors. And across the world, we’re serving up delicious plant-based cuisine, including Risotto-style Spelt with Mushrooms at Disneyland Paris, Pan-fried Vegetables with Plant-based Dumplings at Hong Kong Disneyland, or Caramel Mix Nuts Banana Cake at Shanghai Disney Resort. When sailing the high seas with Disney Cruise Line there are bites to find, from a Plant-Based Chili Dog and Plant-Based Eggs to Chocolate Truffle Cake. Stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog for more foodie news!

Disney World Guests Not Happy With Automated PhotoPass Cameras

We've been hearing that new automated PhotoPass cameras have hit several popular character meet-and-greet locations at Walt Disney World, and so far guests aren’t happy about it.

Part of what makes Disney stand out from other companies is the magic they create for families all around the world. One of the many reasons I love visiting Walt Disney World is to capture the laughs and the memories I create while in The Most Magical Place On Earth, and this is done through photography.

Personally, I think the PhotoPass photographers at Walt Disney World are trained with such a great eye that a machine simply won’t be able to capture. I have gotten some great photos - the hugs I receive from the characters, the conversations and interactions that are told through one simple photo, these are the memories that keep bringing me back to visit Walt Disney World, and I know a lot of guests feel the same way.

According to several online Facebook groups, guests have reached out to Walt Disney Guest Relations, but unfortunately their objections didn’t seem to change Disney's mind as recent reports show automated cameras now in place at the Mickey and Minnie meet and greet as well as Tinkerbell’s meet and greet in Magic Kingdom.  We've even heard about some showing up at Star Wars Launch Bay at Disney’s Hollywood Studios too.

PhotoPass Camera at Anna & Elsa's meet and greet

PhotoPass Camera at Star Wars Launch Bay

So how exactly does this new automated camera process work? When you walk into the meet and greet, there will be a character attendant there to guide you through the experience. There is a box across from the characters and the camera will take pictures every 3-5 seconds to capture multiple photos. The good news is the character attendants will still take pictures with your own phone if you would like some extra memories captured.

Once you finish meeting your favorite Disney character, proceed to the exit and scan your MagicBand at a kiosk to link the photos to your MyDisneyExperience account.

Personally, I hate to see the PhotoPass photographers leave because I don’t think automated cameras will be able to capture the magic like professionals can.

Details on Enchanted Rose – A New Lounge Coming to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Disney recently announced a new “Beauty and the Beast”-inspired lounge coming to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Today, we're excited to share the official name as well as menu details.

Located on the second floor of the lobby, this re-imagined lounge will be called Enchanted Rose and will celebrate the magic and romance of Disney’s popular live-action movie. Featuring four unique spaces inspired by Belle and the Beast, Guests will find charm and elegance around every corner. The lounge includes a chandelier inspired by Belle’s flowing ball gown as well as a formal library that will showcase classical baroque designs and French furnishing. A garden room will take its inspiration from the enchanted forest surrounding the castle, and an outdoor patio will evoke the romance of Beast’s garden terrace.

Enchanted Rose will feature a delicious menu with a variety of shareable bites. Guests can snack on an artisanal cheese selection with pine nut bread and raisins or enjoy an exquisite dish of white sturgeon caviar served with egg timbale, crème fraiche, and chives.

In addition, you could try the Mini Smoked Short Rib Sliders with glacier blue cheese and onion marmalade on brioche buns. Or if seafood is more their style, also available to order is the Espelette Pepper-Spiced Shrimp or Octopus a la Plancha with black olives, blistered tomatoes, and fingerling potatoes. There’s also the Crab and Gnocchetti Gratin, which comes with jumbo lump crab, gnocchetti sardi, robiola bosina mornay, and citrus breadcrumbs.

Other options include truffle fries as well as a house-made flatbread pizza featuring charred broccolini, seasonal mushrooms, fennel sausage, ricotta salata, and tomato confits.

On the beverage menu is a variety of beverages including cocktails and martinis as well as spirits, beer, cider and even a few non-alcoholic options for guests of all ages. Featured cocktails include beverages such as the Island Rose with grapefruit and rose vodka, lime, orgeat, pineapple, bitters, and rose water. You can also sip on the Lavender Fog (dry gin, crème de violette, English breakfast tea, vanilla, and cream) or the Garden Daisy (tequila, midori, lime, egg white, and cucumber). The lounge will also be pouring an extensive collection of wine and Champagne by the glass.

Non-alcoholic options include a Garden Cocktail (non-alcoholic spirit, lime juice, agave nectar, and soda) as well as the B&B (fresh-brewed iced tea, lemon, blueberry, and basil) and the Rosemary Cooler (Odwalla lemonade, vanilla, and rosemary).

Enchanted Rose will open this fall at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Stay tuned for more details!


Source: Disney Travel Agents

Some Character Meet & Greets Being Discontinued

Some of the extra special character meet and greets at Walt Disney World are sadly winding down.

Exciting new things are on the horizon for Disney World, some of which will be open to Guests beginning October 1. Here are a few things at Walt Disney World that you’ll want to see, do, and experience before bibbidi, bobbidi, boo — they’re gone!

Mickey and Minnie’s Surprise Celebration

Last year marked both Mickey’s and Minnie’s 90th birthdays and this meet and greet will be available until September 30th. Guests can step inside Town Square Theater and say hello to the birthday mice and even pose for a picture with the two. Afterward, don’t forget to sign the Guest Book in the PhotoPass shop when you exit. Happy (almost 91st) birthday, Mickey and Minnie!


Mike and Sulley

Disney will say good-bye to Monstropolis on September 30. Since Mike and Sulley work evenings, we can only visit with them until 6:00 p.m. on most nights inside the Walt Disney Presents attraction. This is one of the most interactive and fun character meet-and-greets at the Walt Disney World Resort, so don’t miss it before it goes away.


The Incredibles and Edna Mode at Pixar Place

When the entrance to Toy Story Mania moved to Toy Story Land in June of 2018 and until September 30, Guests can dance with Mr. Incredible, Mrs. Incredible and Frozone at a dance party at Pixar Place. Or step inside Edna Mode‘s Super Suit Gallery to see her latest designs and meet the mini-Master of Design at a special PhotoPass opportunity at the exit to the gallery. Even look for clues to find Jack-Jack in the area. But hurry! Jack-Jack will disappear for good on September 30.

Sporks Discontinued at Galaxy's Edge

At Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge, Disney's main goal is to immerse you into another planet - detailed experience that is unlike any other you can have at a Disney Park.

One of the aspects of this immersion was the ever so famous spork. Sporks are a utensil that is not unfamiliar to us but it’s definitely not something you see at a Disney World quick service. They were first introduced to guests at Disneyland’s Batuu and were later seen at Batuu in Walt Disney World. However, it quickly became clear that guests were taking these sporks to keep at home or yes, even sell on eBay.  It is now clear that the spork days are over and guests are now left with a regular fork.

This might seem trivial to some but the little details are what makes this land a complete, immersive experience. Unfortunately, the bad decisions of some will ruin the experience of all.

Walt Disney World Adjusting Operating Hours Due to Hurricane Dorian

With Hurricane Dorian quickly approaching Florida, Walt Disney World is making operational adjustments as needed while they take the necessary steps to maintain the safety of Guests and Cast Members.

Park Closures and Operational Updates Direct from Disney

In keeping with our strong commitment to safety, our history of being prepared during inclement weather and to continue to delight Guests who are staying at our resorts, we are adjusting our operating hours beginning Tuesday, Sept. 3. After the storm passes, we will need ample time to assess any impacts throughout our property and will provide updates as soon as possible.

Operational hours adjustments for Tuesday, Sept. 3 are as follows:

• Magic Kingdom: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. (Extra Magic Hours 7-8 a.m.)
• Epcot: 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (Extra Magic Hours 6-9 a.m.)
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (Extra Magic Hours 7-8 a.m.)
• Disney Springs: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
• ESPN Wide World of Sports: Closed
• Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park: Closed
• Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Winter Summerland Miniature Golf: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Special Event Cancellations

Disney After Hours at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has been canceled on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019. Guests with pre-purchased event tickets for this date are able to exchange their tickets for one of the following options:

• Tickets to attend another Disney After Hours event in 2019.
• Tickets to a Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party or Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party event in 2019.
• 1-Day Flexible Date Ticket with Park Hopper Option, which can be used any day prior to December 31, 2020.
• Receive a full refund for event tickets.

To redeem these other options, guests should call (407) 939-7818 by Dec. 15 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 11 p.m., or email us at Ticket.Inquiries@DisneyWorld.com. Please have your tickets available so we may process your request for you as quickly as possible.


Nighttime Entertainment Adjustments

• Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom Park will continue as scheduled Monday, Sept. 2, however, due to high winds, a modified version of Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular show will be presented.
• IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth at Epcot has been canceled on Monday, Sept. 2.
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios will present a modified version of Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular on Monday, Sept. 2.
• The 9:30 p.m. Rivers of Light show has been canceled at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park on Monday, Sept. 2.

Resort Hotels

• Disney’s Vero Beach Resort has evacuated Guests.
• Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort has evacuated Guests.
• Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground will be closed beginning Tuesday, Sept. 3. This includes all special events and entertainment.
• Spirit of Aloha dinner shows at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will be canceled on Tuesday, Sept. 3. 
• Boardwalk Promenade entertainment and food and beverage offerings may be limited during the storm.

Food & Beverage
On Sept. 3, theme park dining reservations will be honored up to one hour prior to closing. Resort dining reservations will be honored until 6 p.m. Effective immediately, we will not be enforcing cancellation policies for dining and other experiences, so there’s no need to cancel existing reservations through Tuesday, Sept. 3. Pre-paid dining and other experiences outside of the modified operating hours for Sept. 3 will be automatically canceled and refunded.

Guests are strongly encouraged to enjoy food and beverage offerings at the parks and Disney Springs before returning to their Resorts.

Transportation - Transportation systems are impacted at various wind speeds.

• Ferry Boats will not operate in winds over 20 mph.
• Monorail and buses will not operate in tropical storm force winds, which is over 39 mph.
• These transportation systems will stop operating Tuesday night after Disney Springs and the Walt Disney World theme parks close.

Guests can check the Walt Disney World Resort website for more information and to review frequently asked questions regarding our hurricane policy. Please continue to monitor local TV, radio and Internet news for the latest weather information.

New Digital Trip Planning Experience Coming to WDW

You ain’t never had a friend like this! Today at D23 Expo 2019, details were unveiled by Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Bob Chapek for “Disney Genie,” a revolutionary new digital offering set to debut in late 2020 that will enhance the way you plan for and experience a trip to Walt Disney World Resort. Joining other innovations like the MagicBand, Disney Genie is being designed to help you make the most out of your visit, whether you’re a first-time guest or a seasoned pro.

Disney Genie will make planning easier and more fun by providing customized itineraries geared to your interests, right at your fingertips – from a royal, princess-themed day at Magic Kingdom Park to a trip around the world at Epcot for foodies and even a perfect day for thrill-seekers. Certain features of Disney Genie will also be available through your preferred travel professional.

Sometimes you may know exactly what you want to do, but may not know the best time or order in which to do it. You’ll be able to tell Disney Genie what you’d like to experience, and it will quickly evaluate millions of options to present you with an optimal day. And best of all, it’s flexible! If you change your mind for any reason, Disney Genie will re-optimize your day.

Disney Genie can also send you real-time tips and updates, including recommendations for experiences it thinks you’ll love, helping you navigate the theme parks with added convenience and comfort. If you don’t want to worry about making reservations in multiple steps, Disney Genie will even take care of that for you.



This represents yet another way we are using creativity and innovation to connect guests with the stories and characters they love, and to help them make lasting, magical memories with the family and friends they cherish most. Over the past several years, Disney parks have become more seamless and enjoyable through other digital offerings, such as mobile food ordering, the Play Disney Parks app, online check-in and so much more.


Source: Disney Parks Blog

New Lands Announced for Epcot

At the Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products panel at the D23 Expo this weekend, Chairman Bob Chapek announced that Epcot will be unified with four neighborhoods that each speak to important aspects of the world and its people: World Showcase, World Celebration, World Nature and World Discovery. These neighborhoods will be filled with new experiences rooted in authenticity and innovation that take you to new destinations, where the real is made fantastic in a celebration of curiosity, hands-on wonder and the magic of possibility.

Also in the World Celebration neighborhood, a new Walt Disney statute would be added to the park as well as an addition of a new wishing tree.

World Nature will be the home of the familiar Land and Sea Pavilions. World Discovery with feature Test Track, Mission Space, the upcoming Space 220 restaurant, and the new Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction.

New Cirque du Soleil Show Announced for Disney Springs

At the Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products panel at the D23 Expo this weekend, the opening timeframe for the new Disney animation inspired Cirque du Soleil show was announced. Previews of the new show will begin on March 20, 2020, and the official premiere will kick off April 2020.

Daniel Lamarre, President and CEO of Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group said, “We are incredibly inspired by Disney’s immense creative universe. We are convinced that bringing Disney’s magic to life on stage will touch audiences and bring them back to their childhood.”

New Mid-Day Ticket Option for Walt Disney World

Beginning Aug. 15, 2019, guest can “fall into fun” like never before at Walt Disney World Resort with a new ticket offer. With the “Mid-Day Magic Ticket,” Guests can enjoy admission after 12 p.m. to one theme park per day. 2-, 3- and 4-day Mid-Day Magic tickets are available for start dates on or before Dec. 15, 2019.

2-Day Mid-Day Magic Ticket: Valid for admission after 12 p.m. 2-day Mid-Day Magic Tickets are available from $88 per day plus tax (from $176 total plus tax) and expire four (4) days after the selected start date.

3-Day Mid-Day Magic Ticket: Valid for admission to after 12 p.m. 3-day Mid-Day Magic tickets are available from $84 per day plus tax (from $252 total plus tax) and expire five (5) days after the selected start date.

4-Day Mid-Day Magic Ticket: Valid for admission after 12 p.m. 4-day Mid-Day Magic tickets are available from $79 per day plus tax (from $316 total plus tax) and expire seven (7) days after the selected start date.



This is the first time Disney is offering a late-entry ticket with special pricing that allows Guests to enter the theme parks starting at noon and enjoy the day and evening. This option works best for Guests who are looking for an opportunity to start their morning at a leisurely pace, to enjoy other early-morning activities (golf, pool, etc.), or to travel from their accommodations.

With these tickets, the magic starts at noon as Guests will receive admission to one theme park per day after 12 p.m. Additionally, Guests can secure afternoon and evening FastPass+ to select attractions, entertainment and Character Greets up to 30 days in advance. Guests can enjoy new seasonal excitement, including new sips and savors at Epcot International Food & Wine Festival and the holiday Hoopla Dance Party in DinoLand U.S.A at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park starting Nov. 8.

For guests staying at Walt Disney World Resort hotels, Disney's date-based ticket product is still the best option, giving Guests the flexibility and opportunity to experience all the magic that the theme parks have to offer, including the morning Extra Magic Hour benefit.

New Season's Pass Option for Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party

Tonight is the frightful and very fun return of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party to Magic Kingdom Park and Disney is celebrating with a special new ticket offer that allows guests to extend the spook-tacular fun all throughout the fall!

Beginning today, Aug. 16, 2019, guests can purchase the new Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Pass to enjoy up to 35 nights in 2019. With this new pass Guests can attend most event nights for just $299 plus tax.

There is so much to see and do at this festive celebration and this pass is the perfect way to enjoy trick-or-treat throughout the Magic Kingdom Park, exclusive entertainment including a brand-new fireworks spectacular and attraction offerings and partake in the endless amount of ghoulishly good times!

The Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Pass is only available, in limited quantities, for purchase at Walt Disney World theme park ticket windows.

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is special ticketed event runs 36 days on select nights from now until Nov. 1. This year, Disney is debuting a brand-new fireworks show, “Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular.” In the show, Jack Skellington from “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas” serves as host and has come to tell a “not-so-scary” story about how anything can happen on Halloween night. The show will also include state-of-the-art projections and lasers, plus lighting and dazzling fireworks that will fill the sky above Magic Kingdom Park.

The party also includes a new interactive treat trail at Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor and attractions updated with new Halloween twists as well as spooky additions to “Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade!” These enhancements include new Halloween costumes for Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, a new Haunted Mansion unit featuring the spectral Bride, who glides among the waltzing spirits all representing Liberty Square. A new Tomorrowland unit brings The Incredibles and designer extraordinaire Edna Mode to “Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade,” followed by Buzz Lightyear and some Alien explorers, as they discover crystalline treasures on the surface of a planetary playset float.

Passes are nontransferable and nonrefundable. Passes are limited in quantity, and Passes may no longer be available for purchase at any time. All Passes exclude parking and activities/events separately priced. Entertainment may be canceled due to inclement weather or otherwise. No refunds even if entertainment is canceled. All attractions, experiences, entertainment and event elements are subject to restrictions, change or cancellation without notice.

A Bird's Eye View of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Disney has released a bird's eye view video of the new Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge land and it looks AMAZING!!

 

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge opens August 29, 2019 at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Mobile Order Service Now Available at Additional Disney Resort Hotel Food & Beverage Locations

Walt Disney World has delicious news to share ... mobile order service is officially available at select Disney Resort hotels.



With a few taps of the screen, you are now able to use the mobile service to save time and skip the line to order at seven newly-participating quick-service restaurants, including Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter, the World Premiere Food Court, the End Zone Food Court and the Intermission Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Resorts, as well as Everything POP Shopping & Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort, The Mara at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge and Contempo Café at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.

These locations are the latest additions to the mobile order lineup, joining Centertown Market and Spyglass Grill at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, as well as over 20 other quick-service locations throughout the four theme parks and Disney Springs area. And there’s more on the way, as Disney plans to expand the service to additional Disney Resort hotel locations soon!

The mobile order service offers the convenience and flexibility of ordering, paying for and picking up fresh meals and snacks directly from the pick-up counter where Cast Members deliver the food – saving you time to enjoy all there is to see and do at Walt Disney World Resort. To see the full list of participating locations, just tap “order food” in the My Disney Experience app. And don’t forget, if you have a Disney dining plan you can now redeem your meals and snacks through the service.

Be sure to download the My Disney Experience app, available via the App Store and Google Play, to mobile order during their next visit!

Bongo's Cuban Cafe at Disney Springs Closing

Earlier this year, Gloria Estefan confirmed that Bongo’s Cuban Cafe at Disney Springs would be closing for good this month. The final day of operation for both the restaurant and the walk-up window has now been confirmed as Sunday, August 18.

Estefan and her husband and business partner Emilio reportedly have future plans to open a nightclub in Miami.

Prepare for the Opening of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in WDW

In just weeks, you’ll be living your own Star Wars story at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. And to prepare for the historic grand opening on August, 29, there are several exciting merchandise events coming to the park that we thought you’d like to check out!

From new, out-of-this-galaxy fashion to special Star Wars artwork, mark your calendar for these upcoming experiences coming to Launch Bay Cargo at Disney’s Hollywood Studios:

Meet Ashley Eckstein from Her Universe!
Saturday, August 17 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

On August 17, Ashley Eckstein will be showcasing her newest dress featuring Darth Vader from the Her Universe fashion company at Launch Bay Cargo at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Known to Star Wars fans as the voice of Ahsoka Tano on Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels, actress and entrepreneur, Ashley Eckstein, also founded Her Universe – the groundbreaking fangirl fashion company and lifestyle brand. Ashley has been widely recognized as a business woman and trendsetter.

At the event, wristbands will be required, and will be distributed to guests at park open on the day of the signing at the event location with the purchase of a Her Universe or Ahsoka Tano item.*

New Art Pieces inspired by Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Sunday, August 18 from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Artists from diverse backgrounds are coming together at Launch Bay Cargo to showcase special artwork inspired by the Star Wars saga! Artists Craig Fraser, Kevin-John, William Silvers, and Charles Wissig will be available to meet guests and sign art for your collection.** Whether you’re a fan of the light side or the dark side, you are sure to love these great new pieces. Fraser says he channeled his inner dark side while the work of Silvers drew inspiration from Yoda.

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Book Signing
Wednesday, August 28 from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

And on August 28, you can take on the thrilling call to adventure on the very edge of the galaxy! Meet the authors and illustrator behind new titles inspired by Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Launch Bay Cargo. Ethan Sacks and Will Sliney have teamed up to bring fans the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge comic book series. Delilah S. Dawson will be available to sign her recent project, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: Black Spire, and Zoraida Córdova will be signing her recent contribution to the Star Wars saga, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: A Crash of Fate.**

Merchandise available while supplies last. We ask that only two (2) items be signed per guest, per time in line. We ask that you bring no personal items to be signed. Valid Walt Disney World Resort receipt may be required. Event is subject to space and time availability and is not guaranteed. Theme park admission is required. Event information subject to change without notice.

*Wristbands will be distributed to guests at park open on the day of the signing at the event location with the purchase of a Her Universe or Ahsoka Tano item. A wristband from the appearance location is required to meet Ashley Eckstein and allows the guest to get two items signed. A limited number of wristbands will be available. Once the wristbands have been distributed, the line to meet Ashley Eckstein will close.

**Guests must purchase product before having it signed.

A Sneak Peek at the ‘Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular’ Fireworks

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Parties will return to Magic Kingdom Park on August 16 – and this year, guests will receive the “treat” of the brand-new “Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular” fireworks show.

In “Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular,” Jack Skellington from “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas” serves as host and has come to tell a “not-so-scary” story about how anything can happen on Halloween night. His ghost dog, Zero, flies off carrying everyone along on a trick-or-treating adventure, where four friends – Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy – find themselves drawn into a mysterious haunted house. Their journey takes them from one room of the house to another, encountering dancing skeletons, waltzing ghosts and a whole series of troublemaking Disney villains. The show will also include state-of-the-art projections and lasers, plus lighting and dazzling fireworks that will fill the sky above Magic Kingdom Park.

With just days to go until the big reveal, Disney Parks Live Entertainment has been putting the finishing touches on the spectacular – and we are excited to be able to provide a sneak peek.

Disney World Skyliner Prepares for Opening Day

Disney’s new Skyliner System will begin operating around Walt Disney World in just over a month!  If you are in Disney World prior to then you have a good chance of seeing the Skyliner gondolas in testing mode all over the property, as well as at the stations.

The Skyliner System will connect Epcot and Hollywood Studios to each other as well as to the Art of Animation, Pop Century, Caribbean Beach, and Riviera Resorts.

Each resort’s Skyliner station is designed to match the theme of the resort. The Art of Animation and Pop Century Resorts will share a station, but depending on which resort you approach the station from you will see different signs.

Art of Animation Skyliner Sign

Pop Century Skyliner Sign

The Riviera Resort, opening on December 16, is getting ready for its own station. The station looks to have a European flair to the artwork and shape to match the Resort’s theme.

Disney's Riviera Resort Skyliner Station

Disney's Riviera Resort Skyliner Station

The Caribbean Beach Resort‘s station definitely has a look of the islands to it.

Caribbean Beach Skyliner Station

Caribbean Beach Skyliner Station

The Disney Skyliner System is scheduled to begin operating on September 29th, 2019.