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

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Characters Roaming Freely Again Within Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Characters are, once again, roaming at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This marks the first time since March 2020 that guests have been able to give Chewbacca a hug or been told to move out of the way by a Stormtrooper.

 

[BrianL]

Man, the latest Obi-Wan episode was so much like playing Fallen Order! It was cool, but, oh, @mrsap wouldn't know what I'm talking about.

 

[mrsap]

Disney's Animal Kingdom is closing early tomorrow for a private event​

Disney's Animal Kingdom is hosting an after-hours park event for the Special Olympics USA Games on Thursday June 9 2022, resulting in an early close for day guests.

 

[Naomeri]

Dang it - I missed this paragraph "* Disney vacations are eligible to be booked 500 days from check in, meaning starting June 8th you can book 2023 vacations through 10/21/23 and then that date is extended every day by one day. " So, I couldn't book yet. Waiting for December.

Well, that’s annoying. I have 3 trips I’m wanting to book, but I can only get 2 right now, and the third will have to wait 2 weeks

 

[mrsap]

Man, the latest Obi-Wan episode was so much like playing Fallen Order! It was cool, but, oh, @mrsap wouldn't know what I'm talking about.

Funny!! I’m actually behind with the show too! Still have to watch Episode 3!!!

 

[mrsap]

Disney World Makes “120-Minute Rule” Official for Disney Genie+, Clearly States Rules for Use

Disney has made the “120-minute rule” official. We’ve discussed the 120-minute rule extensively in our reports from using the Disney Genie+ service, but this is the first time that we’re aware that Disney is formally acknowledging the rule as part of the Disney Genie+ service.

In addition to the 120-minute rule being formally acknowledged, Disney is now clearly stating the “rules” for using the Disney Genie+ service. It’s worth noting that the “rules” haven’t changed, they’ve just been more clearly communicated by Disney.

 

[BrianL]

Funny!! I’m actually behind with the show too! Still have to watch Episode 3!!!

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What are you even doing with your life? I got up at 5:45 this morning to watch episode 4!

 

[mrsap]

Moana-Inspired Photo Ops Around Disney World​

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[HokieRaven5]

A BUZZ LIGHTYEAR Ice Cream Cone is Now in Disney World!


A NEW dessert is now in Disney World in honor of Pixar’s Lightyear! Over at Swirls on the Water in Disney Springs, you can find the Lightyear Cone from now until June 30th. This is a purple cheesecake soft-serve with a green cone and some Buzz Lightyear wings attached!

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[Leight19]

A BUZZ LIGHTYEAR Ice Cream Cone is Now in Disney World!

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A NEW dessert is now in Disney World in honor of Pixar’s Lightyear! Over at Swirls on the Water in Disney Springs, you can find the Lightyear Cone from now until June 30th. This is a purple cheesecake soft-serve with a green cone and some Buzz Lightyear wings attached!

Disney Parks TikTok

I have to laugh at myself. I was thinking how is this at all buzz light year just because of the coloring? For some reason the wing blended into the background and I thought it was just purple ice cream lol.

 

[mrsap]

New Metallic Ombré Mickey Balloon Popcorn Bucket Floats into Disney California Adventure​

Metallic Ombré Mickey Balloon Popcorn Bucket – $17​

 

[mrsap]

Premier Access Ultimate Coming to Disneyland Paris on June 9​

The new Premier Access Ultimate debuts tomorrow, June 9, at Disneyland Paris.
Premier Access, like Lightning Lane in the United States of America, allows guests to purchase access to shorter waits for attractions. The original version debuted last year and allows you to purchase individual attraction access. It will now be called Premier Access One.

Prices start at €90 per person per day. For more information or to purchase Premier Access, visit the Disneyland Paris website.

 

[HokieRaven5]

New Metallic Ombré Mickey Balloon Popcorn Bucket Floats into Disney California Adventure​

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[mrsap]

I have to laugh at myself. I was thinking how is this at all buzz light year just because of the coloring? For some reason the wing blended into the background and I thought it was just purple ice cream lol.

I didn’t notice the wings either until you pointed them out!!

 

[jpeterson]

I didn’t notice the wings either until you pointed them out!!

Same here. It's a bad picture! The background is too busy.

 

[Smugpugmug]

Premier Access Ultimate Coming to Disneyland Paris on June 9​

The new Premier Access Ultimate debuts tomorrow, June 9, at Disneyland Paris.
Premier Access, like Lightning Lane in the United States of America, allows guests to purchase access to shorter waits for attractions. The original version debuted last year and allows you to purchase individual attraction access. It will now be called Premier Access One.

Prices start at €90 per person per day. For more information or to purchase Premier Access, visit the Disneyland Paris website.

I'm interested in seeing how this will play out in Paris (as in whether people will buy it or if it will sell out). Paris was the first to get a Lightning Lane type system so if this is successful there's a chance this could potentially come to the US parks.

 

[mrsap]

Disney Halloween Party Returns to Disneyland Paris October 29 & 31, Tickets Now on Sale​

Get ready for a scary good time at Disneyland Paris! Disney Halloween Party is returning to Disneyland Park on October 29 and 31.

The event, which includes access to attractions like Phantom Manor, Big Thunder Mountain, and Pirates of the Caribbean, runs until 2 a.m. Tickets are on sale now on the Disneyland Paris website. Prices range from £70.74 per guest on October 29 to £79.70 per guest on October 31. A 15% discount is available for guests who book a hotel and ticket package.

 

[SkyGuy]

What are you even doing with your life? I got up at 5:45 this morning to watch episode 4!

Slacker. My kid has an internship this summer, but he comes home every Tuesday and spends the night so we can watch Kenobi at 5:00am and he can still get ready and make it to work. I raised him right.

 

[BrianL]

Slacker. My kid has an internship this summer, but he comes home every Tuesday and spends the night so we can watch Kenobi at 5:00am and he can still get ready and make it to work. I raised him right.

You were done before I even started! I guess I lose some nerd cred.

 

[mrsap]

Pirate Rooms Discontinued at Caribbean Beach Resort​

Disney has announced that Pirate Rooms are discontinued at Caribbean Beach Resort. This includes the Standard View and Water View Rooms.

ETA:

The Pirate Rooms, inspired by the “Pirates of the Caribbean” films, are set to be discontinued beginning in 2023. No official closing date has been confirmed aside from the year.