Disney News, Discussion & an Element of Fun - 2022 Edition

[mrsap]

First look at the new Walt Disney World International Drive dynamic digital art display​

Walt Disney World Store International Drive overview










Walt Disney World Store International Drive overview

 

[Mr. lncredible]

Disney+ Day Returns September 8, 2022

Disney+ has announced that Disney+ Day will be on September 8, 2022. Last year, Disney+ Day was held in November and included some “rare” character meet and greets in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. No 2022 details have been announced beyond a date.

This just happens to be our Hollywood Studios day for our upcoming trip. Wonder if they will have the same characters from last year or all new ones.

 

[mrsap]

Radiator Springs Racers Closed For Seventh Day in a Row at Disney California Adventure​

Radiator Springs Racers will be closed for the seventh full day in a row at Disney California Adventure, after a possible ride vehicle fire.

 

[mrsap]

Disney Store and DVC Virtual Discovery Station Now Open on International Drive

 

[mrsap]

Special Olympic Athletes Getting Disney’s Super Bowl Style Treatment Ahead of 2022 USA Games in Central Florida​

 

[mrsap]

BREAKING:

Disneyland Stops Sales of All Magic Key Annual Passes

Disneyland has paused the sales of all Magic Key annual passes. Previously, lower-tier passes were available for purchase. Existing Magic Key holders will be able to renew their pass types, but there is no word on if or when Magic Key passes will be available for purchase again.

A federal court case was recently allowed to move forward regarding Disney’s alleged deceptive wording on their Magic Key passes.

 

[mrsap]

Disneyland Resort Announces Limited-Time Summer Ticket Offer for California Residents​

For a limited time, California residents may visit the Disneyland Resort theme parks for as low as $83 per person, per day with this special ticket offer. These 3-Day, 1-Park per day tickets start at $249 for admission on Mondays through Thursdays, or as low as $299 ($100 per day) for any day including weekends for eligible guests.

The 3-Day, 1-Park per day Park Hopper ticket can be purchased for an additional $60. The limited-time tickets are available for purchase starting May 31, 2022, and California residents may redeem their tickets on any three eligible days from June 13 – September 15, 2022, subject to park reservation availability.* Learn more about these special tickets at Disneyland.com. Valid admission and park reservation for the same park on the same date are required for park entry.

 

[amcc]

Star Wars Celebration Heading to London in April 2023​

Star Wars Celebration 2022 is over, but the celebration will be back next year in Europe. Star Wars Celebration 2023 will be held at the Excel Center in London from April 7 through 10.

View attachment 672791

Already booked my hotel. Now just need to know when the tix are on sale.

I told my kid we would go before we knew the dates and while I can work with London, it being over Easter weekend and leaving the rest of the non-Star Wars fans kids and husband will be more difficult.

 

[Aprilshack]

I told my kid we would go before we knew the dates and while I can work with London, it being over Easter weekend and leaving the rest of the non-Star Wars fans kids and husband will be more difficult.

Just leave a note!

 

[snikki]

Does anyone know if ROTR ILL are lasting longer now that Guardians is open?

I actually just saw ILL for guardians still available about 5 minutes ago. Maybe a glitch?

 

[Smugpugmug]

Does anyone know if ROTR ILL are lasting longer now that Guardians is open?

I actually just saw ILL for guardians still available about 5 minutes ago. Maybe a glitch?

You can track Lightning Lane availability for Rise (and other rides) here:
https://www.thrill-data.com/waits/attraction/hollywood-studios/starwarsriseoftheresistance/

It's day by day so you're able to go back to previous days to see any trends.

 

[fatmanatee]

You can track Lightning Lane availability for Rise (and other rides) here:
https://www.thrill-data.com/waits/attraction/hollywood-studios/starwarsriseoftheresistance/

It's day by day so you're able to go back to previous days to see any trends.

Was looking at the same thing, doesn't look like Guardians opening has had much of an impact on Rise.

 

[2letterwords]

I told my kid we would go before we knew the dates and while I can work with London, it being over Easter weekend and leaving the rest of the non-Star Wars fans kids and husband will be more difficult.

Just leave a note!

My youngest recently suggested that he and I go to WDW without the rest of the family. When I asked about what we would tell his brother and daddy, he said, "tell them we're going food shopping." We live in Pennsylvania.

 

[mrsap]

‘Star Wars: Batuu Bounty Hunters’ MagicBand+ Game Station Revealed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios​

One of the exclusive experiences that will be available to guests using MagicBand+ at Walt Disney World will be a “Star Wars: Batuu Bounty Hunters” game in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. There have been construction walls up around one area that will host the game, but now the walls are down, replaced with planters.

We found this console on the wall now, hosting plenty of screens and displays for those with a MagicBand+ who wish to join the hunt.

In this upcoming experience, guests will be able to join the Batuu Bounty Hunters’ Guild. They can use their MagicBand+, following its light patterns and haptics, to find virtual bounties and complete missions hidden throughout Black Spire Outpost. They will then return to the guild master, who will reward them with galactic credits. Guests will also be able to use the Play Disney Parks app to reveal their virtual bounties using an augmented reality thermal viewer.

 

[mrsap]

Annual Passholder Previews Announced for Avengers Campus, New Concept Art & Merchandise Revealed for Disneyland Paris​

Disneyland Paris has released more concept art and sneak peeks of merchandise for Avengers Campus, opening this summer at Walt Disney Studios Park. They also announced that Infinity and Magic Plus Annual Passholders will be able to visit Avengers Campus first. More details will be announced on June 15.

Café des Cascadeurs will become Super Diner at Avengers Campus.

There will also be the FAN-Tastic Food Truck.

As for merchandise, there will be an exclusive line for Cast Members, including a red letterman jacket, black tee, and lanyard.

This magnet features the Avengers Campus logo in blue, black, and silver.

*click link for additional info./pics

 

[ThistleMae]

‘Star Wars: Batuu Bounty Hunters’ MagicBand+ Game Station Revealed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios​

One of the exclusive experiences that will be available to guests using MagicBand+ at Walt Disney World will be a “Star Wars: Batuu Bounty Hunters” game in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. There have been construction walls up around one area that will host the game, but now the walls are down, replaced with planters.

We found this console on the wall now, hosting plenty of screens and displays for those with a MagicBand+ who wish to join the hunt.

In this upcoming experience, guests will be able to join the Batuu Bounty Hunters’ Guild. They can use their MagicBand+, following its light patterns and haptics, to find virtual bounties and complete missions hidden throughout Black Spire Outpost. They will then return to the guild master, who will reward them with galactic credits. Guests will also be able to use the Play Disney Parks app to reveal their virtual bounties using an augmented reality thermal viewer.

Cool, can't wait till the new bands are available!

 

[mrsap]

Mexico Pavilion at EPCOT Hiring Food & Beverage Cultural Representatives​

The Cultural Representative program is slowly returning to Walt Disney World. Now the Palmas Restaurant Group, which runs San Angel Inn and other Mexico Pavilion dining in EPCOT, is hiring Cultural Representatives again.
Palmas has hired some food and beverage Cast Members for San Angel Inn already. Their arrival date is October 31, 2022, but dates are subject to change.

It was originally announced that cultural representatives would return to the Germany, Norway, Italy, France, U.K., and Canada pavilions around August 2022.

 

[mrsap]

Minnie, Pluto, Mickey, and Goofy Appearing in 50th Anniversary Outfits at Disney Visa Card Character Meet & Greet in EPCOT​

Mickey and friends are now appearing in their 50th anniversary outfits at the Disney Visa Card Character Experience in EPCOT. We caught Minnie Mouse and Pluto, but they also rotate with Mickey Mouse and Goofy.

This character experience is exclusive to Disney Visa Card holders. It is next to the Imagination! Pavilion.

 

[mrsap]

Gaming News:​

Ice Age Arrives to Minecraft​

 

[mrsap]

Disney World Continues Hiring Spree With Summer Hiring Events, Continued Bonus Incentives

Disney World is about to have a big month of hiring as they continue to fight an uphill battle when it comes to hiring and retaining employees. Disney says that they’re nearly back to 2019 levels of employment at Walt Disney World, but many areas remain short-staffed and overworked. There are also many areas around the theme parks and resorts that remained closed.

To remedy the strain that its workforce is feeling, Disney has a number of hiring events planned for the next couple of weeks. Here’s a look at the job openings that Disney is looking to fill:

• Housekeeping $1,000 bonus
• Magical Hiring Celebration (Attractions and Custodial)
• Magical Hiring Celebration (Housekeeping)
• Magical Hiring Celebration (Culinary)
• Disney Central Tampa $1,500 bonus
• Summer Hiring Celebration (Culinary) $1,500 bonus
• Summer Hiring Celebration (Housekeeping) $1,000 bonus
• Summer Hiring Celebration (Attractions and Custodial)
• Housekeeping Job Fair $1,000 bonus
• Food and Beverage Seasonal
• Disney Central Orlando $1,500 bonus
• Lifeguards $1,000 bonus