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

[starlite_]

Wonder if this was put in place while Cheapek was still there? I think they will find that people will just not turn up or not even bother next year if it’s not reversed.

Right? Like they are cheapstaking volunteers, who do it for free. New low for sure.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Disney Cruise Line Returns to Picture-Perfect Tropical Destinations in Early 2024

Sun-Drenched Getaways from South Florida

The Disney Dream will begin early 2024 with an assortment of three- and four-night getaways to the Bahamas and five-night vacations to the western Caribbean, all of which will feature classic Disney Cruise Line experiences such as Broadway-style shows, innovative dining, character encounters and fireworks at sea.

All sailings from Florida will include a stop at Castaway Cay, a picturesque private island oasis reserved exclusively for Disney Cruise Line guests. Located in the turquoise waters of the Bahamas, Castaway Cay provides the ultimate escape with something for everyone in your family, including adventure, relaxation and quality time with the family.

Tropical Vacations from Central Florida

The Disney Wish will kick off 2024 with three- and four-night voyages to Nassau, Bahamas, and Castaway Cay departing from Port Canaveral, Florida, Disney Cruise Line’s home port located just one hour from Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando. Cruises aboard the Disney Wish combine enchanting entertainment and numerous Disney Cruise Line firsts, bringing to life Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars stories around every corner of the vessel.

Also from Port Canaveral, the Disney Fantasy will continue seven-night sailings to the white-sand beaches of the eastern and western Caribbean. Eastern Caribbean cruises will visit Tortola and St. Thomas, while western Caribbean itineraries will feature the ports of Cozumel, Mexico; Grand Cayman; and Falmouth, Jamaica. Every Disney Fantasy sailing also includes a stop at Castaway Cay, along with several days at sea, giving your family more time to enjoy all the fun and relaxation offered on board.

Caribbean Adventures from Texas and Louisiana

The Disney Magic will have two limited-time engagements in Galveston in early 2024. After ringing in the New Year from the Lonestar State, the ship will embark on Caribbean adventures ranging in length from four to six nights through the end of January. Upon returning for another month-long stint between March and April, the ship will sail cruises ranging from four to seven nights to the western Caribbean during the popular spring break period.

New Orleans will welcome the Disney Magic back for a second consecutive year in February 2024 with four-, five- and seven-night cruises to the Caribbean. The Big Easy is the perfect city to extend your vacation either before or after your cruise to enjoy jazz and jambalaya in the city that inspired Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “The Princess and the Frog.”

Mexican Escapes from California

After returning from its inaugural season in Australia and New Zealand, the Disney Wonder will arrive in San Diego, California in March 2024 for three- to seven-night voyages to Mexico, including the Baja peninsula. Known for its vibrant culture, stunning beaches and saltwater adventures, your family can visit some of Mexico’s most prized destinations, including Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Ensenada, along with stops to the inviting shores of Catalina Island off the California coast.

These exciting 2024 Disney Cruise Line itineraries open to the public on Dec. 15, so head on over to disneycruise.com to find out more and plan your vacation!

 

[HokieRaven5]

The Bad Batch - Season 2 Official Trailer - Premiering on Disney+ January 4

 

[HokieRaven5]

Feliz Navi-D'OH.

The Simpsons Meet the Bocellis in “Feliz Navidad” is streaming December 15, only on #DisneyPlus.



Disney+ Twitter

 

[SkyGuy]

The Bad Batch - Season 2 Official Trailer - Premiering on Disney+ January 4

Was that Cody? I’m going to say that was Cody and be happy (and be disappointed later if it wasn’t).

 

[HokieRaven5]

Shanghai Disneyland Reopening December 8

Shanghai Disneyland will reopen on December 8th, 2022, from 8:30AM to 2PM! Note that due to pandemic control measures, certain areas of the park may be closed or operating at reduced capacity.

 

[Obi-J Kenobi]

Was that Cody? I’m going to say that was Cody and be happy (and be disappointed later if it wasn’t).

Yes. Given the conversation, Commander Cody appears aligned with the Empire.

As a Jedi Master, I'm pleased to see that my fellow Jedi Wookie uses his light saber and brings a little more civilized approach to fighting the Empire. Blasters are so clumsy.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Disney quietly moves Opening Date for Toy Story Roundup Rodeo BBQ to 2023

Recently as of D23 Expo 2022, Disney Officially listed the opening date of Roundup Rodeo, the newest sit-down restaurant coming to Hollywood Studio’sToy Story Land, as late 2022. We can now officially say Disney has quietly moved the opening date to 2023.

 

[CinderEmma94]

Disney quietly moves Opening Date for Toy Story Roundup Rodeo BBQ to 2023

Recently as of D23 Expo 2022, Disney Officially listed the opening date of Roundup Rodeo, the newest sit-down restaurant coming to Hollywood Studio’sToy Story Land, as late 2022. We can now officially say Disney has quietly moved the opening date to 2023.

Can’t say I’m surprised lol. There’s only 3 weeks left in 2022 and there was no way.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Hong Kong Disneyland Cast Members Celebrate Construction Milestone of New ‘Frozen’ Themed Land

Early on the morning of November 22, 2022, a group of Magic Makers gathered in a special spot overlooking the construction site of World of Frozen at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort in celebration of a historic construction milestone.

Cast members, including Hong Kong Disneyland Resort managing director Michael Moriarty, leaders, Imagineers, Project team and the Test and Adjust team, came together for the first cast engagement activity of the themed land: the “Ice Magic Signing Moment.”

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The group signed their names on pieces of Ice Magic, which were placed on Arendelle Castle, forever becoming a part of the themed land. Cast members were thrilled to become a part of the story of World of Frozen.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Ornament Decorating With Ostrich Egg Shells Now Available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

Guests can participate by visiting the Simba’s Clubhouse at Jambo House from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Kidani Village clubhouse from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. until December 31. 

 

[HokieRaven5]

WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure at Disney California Adventure Closing for Refurbishment in January 2023

The attraction will close for refurbishment on January 9, 2023. At this time, the Disneyland Resort calendar only goes through January 10, so the length of the closure is unknown.

WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure Refurbishment Canceled, Radiator Springs Racers Now Scheduled for January 2023 Refurbishment at Disney California Adventure

Beginning January 9, 2023 Indiana Jones Adventure, The Disney Gallery, Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, and Grizzly River Run will all close for refurbishments.

On January 16, Radiator Springs Racers will also close for refurbishment.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Disney World price increases go into effect today across all four theme parks

Walt Disney World ticket prices have increased today, with park-specific pricing joining the existing date-based pricing for single-day single-park tickets.

Disney's Animal Kingdom is now the cheapest park to visit, followed by EPCOT, with Magic Kingdom priced the highest at $189. The previous pricing model varied by date, but all parks were priced equally.

Also, new today is the automatic allocation of a theme park Park Pass reservation at the time of purchasing a single-day ticket. Guests no longer need to buy a ticket and make a Park Pass reservation.

The range of pricing for single-day tickets at Walt Disney World is:

• Disney's Animal Kingdom $109 - $159
• Disney's Hollywood Studios $124 - $179
• EPCOT $114 - $179
• Magic Kingdom $124 - $189

ETA: Starting Pricing for Multi-Day Tickets

• 1 day — remained the same at $109
• 2-day — was $107, increased to $112
• 3-day — was $107, increased to $114
• 4-day — was $106, increased to $114
• 5-day — was $91, increased to $99
• 6-day — was $78, increased to $85
• 7-day — was $69, increased to $75
• 8-day — was $65, increased to $70
• 9-day — was $60, increased to $65
• 10-day — was $56, increased to $60

 

[HokieRaven5]

To honor @DisneyCruise Line’s “Silver Anniversary at Sea,” Donald Duck, Goofy, Pluto and Chip ‘n’ Dale will dress in festive new looks, all featuring the celebration’s signature color, Shimmering Seas!



Disney Parks Twitter

 

[DisSurfer878]

WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure Refurbishment Canceled, Radiator Springs Racers Now Scheduled for January 2023 Refurbishment at Disney California Adventure

Beginning January 9, 2023 Indiana Jones Adventure, The Disney Gallery, Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, and Grizzly River Run will all close for refurbishments.

On January 16, Radiator Springs Racers will also close for refurbishment.

That's so odd. Both Racers and Webslingerrs were listed in the app for refurb yesterday when I was checking for someone

 

[HokieRaven5]

4 Ways to Enjoy the Holidays at Walt Disney World with MagicBand+

1. Exchange holiday greetings with your favorite Disney characters during the Disney Fab 50 Quest​

2. Sparkle with the show during “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks” and Nighttime Spectaculars​

3. Customize your MagicBand+ with a holiday light-up theme​

One of the best ways to make MagicBand+ your own is by customizing your band with unique light-up themes found in the My Disney Experience app. If you head to the MagicBand+ section of the app, you can select your own light up theme for your band. During the holiday season, a festive light up theme will be available. If you like twinkly lights during the holidays as much as I do, you will love using this effect to bring a merry effect to your wrist! Simply double-tap the top of your band to activate the effect and show off your holiday spirit

4. Conveniently link your holiday Disney PhotoPass memories​

 

[sherlockmiles]

The way they handled selling this was a bit ridiculous. Our 1st MK day was day of release. All day long the app kept telling us we needed to be closer to the Emporium to do the Mobile Order (MO was the only way to purchase). On our way out of MK we stopped by the Emporium to place MO but nope, still didn’t work. We had 4:30pm HDDR so decided to just try again on our 2nd MK day. We remembered that afternoon to try again. Went over and tried MO from inside the Emporium again to no avail. Asked a couple CMs about it but nobody knew anything. We had a few more things to do before leaving, then went back and got on line at Emporium. That CM didn’t know and asked the manager, who told us to try the popcorn cart since they likely know more about popcorn bucket specifics. Go over there, get on line and ask. That CM said we needed to place the Mobile Order around the direct area of that popcorn cart, but it was 6:15pm and Mr Toad bucket can only be ordered through Mobile Order before 6pm. Did not purchase because we could not, an not for a lack of trying.

This was easily available this week at the popcorn cart near the Circus.

 

[HokieRaven5]

D23 Celebrates Disney Fans with a Dazzling Slate of Coast-To-Coast Events in 2023 to Honor the Company’s 100-Year Anniversary

DESTINATION D23: D23 returns to The Most Magical Place on Earth for the biggest Disney fan event of 2023 at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, September 8–10, to celebrate 100 years of The Walt Disney Company. Fans will be among the first to hear exciting announcements and see sneak peeks from the many worlds of Disney—and relive favorite memories with behind-the-scenes stories, special guests, and so much more at this epic event.

DISNEY100: In addition to a spectacular Destination D23 event, members will be among the first to see Disney100: The Exhibitionwhen it makes its global premiere at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this February. Plus, D23 will invite members to The Walt Disney Studios Lot for an exclusive event in honor of 100 years of beloved Disney stories and characters.

THE WALT DISNEY STUDIOS OFFICIAL TOUR – PRESENTED BY D23: D23 welcomes guests to The Walt Disney Studios Lot, giving members the opportunity to visit the world-famous studio in Burbank, California. These tours offer fans a unique perspective on historic moments from Disney films, television series, and theme parks—along with the chance to look inside the Walt Disney Archives and draw inspiration from Walt Disney’s office suite.

FAN-FAVORITE MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES: D23 will celebrate several milestone anniversaries with in-person events in 2023 for fan-favorite films, including Finding Nemo (20th), Mulan (25th), and Who Framed Roger Rabbit (35th). D23 is excited to celebrate these iconic films with extra-special experiences and even more magic for D23 Members. And Halloween will return in phantom fashion, celebrating the anniversaries of monstrously major movies including Hocus Pocus (30th), Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (30th), and Halloweentown (25th).

WALT’S MARCELINE: Walt Disney frequently cited this charming Missouri town where he spent his early childhood as one of his greatest influences. Its lovely main thoroughfare was an inspiration for Disneyland’s Main Street, U.S.A. D23 Members will have a chance to return in June 2023 for a very special hometown event.

D23 NIGHTS WITH DISNEY THEATRICAL: D23 and the North American tours of Disney’s The Lion King and Disney’s Frozen are excited to offer D23 Members exclusive theatrical experiences, including special ticket packages and post-show Q&As with cast members. D23 will kick off these dazzling theatrical events in Los Angeles with The Lion King and in Costa Mesa, California, with Frozen, and offer an exclusive experience with the cast during the highly anticipated opening of Disney’s Hercules at the Paper Mill Playhouse in New Jersey.

SIGNATURE EVENTS: Fans can look forward to D23 Gold Member previews of Walt Disney Archives traveling exhibitions across the country. D23 Gold Members will enjoy advance and opening night screenings of new Disney films at locations across the country. Walt Disney Imagineering’s exclusive merchandise store, Mickey’s of Glendale, will open its doors to members with both online and in-person opportunities. Look out for the return of the holiday favorite Light Up the Season in December 2023 as part of a very merry D23 Holiday Celebration!

Dates, ticketing information, and more D23 events will be announced throughout the year. Full details on D23’s lineup of 2023 special events can be found on the fan club’s website at D23.com/Events. Additional dates will be posted soon. All events and dates are subject to change.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Update for Disneyland Nighttime Shows for Disney 100:




NEW: Wondrous Journeys will have a runtime of 13 minutes. World of Color - One will have a runtime of 24 minutes. Both shows will officially debut at Disneyland Resort on Jan. 27 as part of the Disney100 Celebration.

For context:

At 13 minutes, Wondrous Journeys is roughly the same as the Disneyland Forever (60th) fireworks show. And World of Color - One is two minutes longer than the original World of Color show.

Scott Gustin Twitter

 

[HokieRaven5]

New Walt Disney World Resort hotel discount for Annual Passholders during early 2023

The discounted rate gives up to a 25% discount on rooms, and is available for most Walt Disney World Resort hotels.