Disney News, Discussion & an Element of Fun - 2023 Edition

[soniam]

I'm not gonna be there for Christmas time this year, but is this usually just for DVC members that bought direct? Cuz me and hubby are resale DVC members

It's available to direct and grandfathered DVC resale. I think it's before April 2016. Did you buy recently?

 

[mickey916]

Ferrytale Fireworks Returns

Ferrytale Fireworks: A Sparkling Dessert Cruise near Magic Kingdom is returning from refurbishment next month with new, higher pricing.

Ferrytale Fireworks: A Sparkling Dessert Cruise​

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Ferrytale Fireworks: A Sparkling Dessert Cruise closed in March for a refurbishment. Bookings are now available for dessert cruises on Wednesdays and Saturdays in July, starting on July 12.

Previously, the experience cost $99 for adults and $69 for children. It’s now $130 for adults and $100 for kids ages 3 – 9 (tax and gratuity included).

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Here is how Walt Disney World describes Ferrytale Fireworks:

Climb aboard one of Disney’s most iconic ferryboats for an unforgettable evening on the Seven Seas Lagoon.

Start by checking in at the Transportation and Ticket Center, where you’ll be greeted with a refreshing beverage before setting sail. Then let the ferryboat’s crew regale you with an entertaining backstory of the vessel’s magic.

Once you cast off, the celebration continues with a stellar selection of international cheeses and delightful desserts crafted by our pastry team. Plus, you can choose from a selection of specialty drinks themed to the sparkling shooting stars of the fireworks. Alcoholic options are available for Guests 21 years of age or older. For the kiddos, there’s also an ultraviolet scavenger hunt. So whether you’re sipping one of our signature drinks, nibbling on a tasty sweet or discovering blacklight clues, you’re a part of the magnetic magic that makes this cruise so special and unique.

And when it comes time for the grand finale fireworks to light up the sky over Cinderella Castle, be sure to grab a spot along the ferryboat’s railing and slip on your “Mickey Vision” glasses—they’ll transform your viewing experience in the most delightful way.

 

[cellomom]

Disney Eats: Foodie Guide to Fourth of July at Disney Parks 2023
Get ready to get patriotic! Fourth of July is just around the corner and here at Disney Parks, the culinary teams have been bursting with delicious ideas to fill your stomach. From Walt Disney World Resort to Disneyland Resort, there are plenty of tasty ways to celebrate Independence Day this year.


If you’re looking for sweet or savory selections to satisfy your taste buds, you’ll be happy to indulge in new items like the Fourth of July Shake from Sunshine Seasons and the Red, White & Blue Sundae from Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream. There’s also a variety of returning favorites to get a taste of, including the Lemon Mousse Cake at Roaring Fork. I think it’s time we light up your appetite with the full list of can’t-miss items coming to Disney Parks this Fourth of July. Let’s get to the Foodie Guide!

Walt Disney World Resort ​

EPCOT ​

Connections Cafe (Available July 4 only)

• Fourth of July Liege Waffle: Brioche dough with pearl sugar

Fife & Drum (Currently available)

• The American Dream: Frozen Fanta Wild Cherry, vanilla ice cream, and Frozen Fanta Blue Raspberry slushy

Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue (Currently available; mobile order available)

• Celebrate the regions of American backyard barbecue with classic dishes (Some plant-based items available on the menu)

Sunshine Seasons (Available July 1 through 31)

• Fourth of July Shake: Red velvet shake with whipped cream and red velvet cake pieces

Disney’s Hollywood Studios​

Backlot Express (Available July 1 through 31)

• Mickey Apple Pie Cupcake: Yellow cupcake filled with an apple pie filling, topped with a salted caramel buttercream, cinnamon streusel, and garnished with rainbow silver sparkle and red, white, and blue Mickey Ears

Woody’s Lunchbox (Available July 1 through 31)

• 4th of July Lunch Box Tart: Cherry pie filling, vanilla fondant, and star sprinkles

Disney Resort Hotels ​

Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort, Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, and Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort


Intermission Food Court, World Premiere Food Court, and End Zone Food Court (Available through August 31; mobile order available)

• Sweet Summertime Favorites: Hot dog éclair with chocolate buttercream, iced sugar cookie ‘fries’, and raspberry dipping sauce

Disney’s BoardWalk

BoardWalk Deli and Carousel Coffee (Available June 27 through July 4)

• Independence Day Cupcake: Cinnamon cupcake, apple pie filling, and vanilla mascarpone cream
• Freedom Cheesecake: Red velvet brownie base, vanilla cheesecake, sweet cream, crisp pearls, and white chocolate garnish

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Contempo Café (Available July 1 through 8; mobile order available) Fourth of July Fruit Tart: Blackberry custard topped with fresh berries and a vanilla panna cotta popsicle

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort


Centertown Market and Spyglass Grill (Available July 1 through 31; mobile order available)

• Star-spangled Brownie Bar: Graham cracker crust and chocolate chip fudgy brownie topped with a brown butter caramel mousse, popping candy, and chocolate décor

Disney’s Old Key West Resort and Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

Good’s Food to Go and The Artist’s Palette (Available June 27 through July 4; mobile order available at The Artist’s Palette only)

• Fourth of July Layer Cake: Layers of red velvet cake with white and blue buttercream filled with a patriotic sprinkle surprise

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter and Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside

Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory, Riverside Mill Food Court (Available July 1 through 31; mobile order available)

• Star-spangled Brownie Bar: Graham cracker crust and chocolate chip fudgy brownie topped with a brown butter caramel mousse, popping candy, and chocolate décor

Disney’s Riviera Resort


Bar Riva (Available June 30 through July 14)

• Patriotic Wave: The Mediterranean Wave with the addition of blue curaçao and hibiscus to celebrate both Independence Day and Bastille Day

Le Petit Café (Available June 27 through July 4)

• Patriotic Top Hat: Vanilla bean cheesecake with morello cherries on a Riviera brownie (New)

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Roaring Fork (Available June 27 through July 4; mobile order available)

• Lemon Mousse Cake: Lemon cake and white chocolate lemon mousse with a blueberry compote center and chocolate star décor

Available at Various Disney Resort Hotels (Available June 30 through July 9)

• Red, White, and Blue Colada: Bacardi Raspberry Rum blended with flavors of coconut, pineapple, and raspberry purée topped with a float of Bols Blue Curaçao

Red, White, and Blue Gin and Tonic: Empress 1908 Gin, tonic water, and cranberry and pomegranate juices (New)

Disneyland Resort ​

Disneyland Park ​

Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe (Available July 1 through 4; mobile order available)

• Fourth of July Donut: Cotton candy icing donut filled with strawberry compote, red, white, and blue whipped topping and sprinkles (New)

Plaza Inn (Available July 4 only)

• Fourth of July Dining Package: Slow roasted BBQ pork, fried chicken thigh, smoked sausage, watermelon wedge, small corn on the cob, broccoli salad, sharp cheddar mac & cheese, bread roll, specialty dessert, and specialty beverage (New) (Reservations strongly encouraged) (Kids version available)

Disney California Adventure Park ​

Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream (Available June 30 through July 5; mobile order available)

• Red, White & Blue Sundae: Strawberry and blueberry sorbets topped with fresh strawberries, blueberries, whipped cream, and sprinkles in a waffle bowl (New)

Disneyland Hotel ​

The Coffee House (Available June 30 through July 9; mobile order available) Red, White, and Blue Cupcake (New)

Downtown Disney District ​

Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes (Available June 30 through July 4)

• Red, White, and Blue CakeShake: Vanilla shake featuring a vanilla frosted rim with red, white, and blue sprinkles topped with red, white, and blue cake, whipped cream, more sprinkles, and a cherry

Blue Ribbon Corn Dog (Available July 4 only)

• Fourth of July Mozzarella Dog: Red, white, and blue mozzarella cheese, dipped in batter, rolled in panko crumbs, fried, rolled in sugar, and served with a side of sriracha dipping sauce (New)

Available at Various Locations at Disneyland Resort including Candy Palace and Candy Kitchen, Pooh Corner, Trolley Treats, Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff, and Marceline’s Confectionery (Available June 30 through July 4)

• Fourth of July Apple: Granny Smith apple dipped in caramel with marshmallow ears, enrobed in blue-colored white chocolate and red-colored white chocolate, striped with white chocolate, and sprinkled with sugar stars
• Fourth of July Marshmallow Wand: Marshmallows dipped in caramel, enrobed in blue, white chocolate and red, white chocolate, striped with white chocolate, and sprinkled with sugar stars
• Fourth of July Cereal Treat: Mickey-shaped cereal treat enrobed in blue, white chocolate and red, white chocolate, striped with white chocolate, and sprinkled with sugar stars
• Fourth of July Cake Pop

No matter the time of year, there are endless possibilities for foodie fun at Disney Parks. If you want to know the latest and greatest delicious news, check out the Disney Eats topics page and follow @DisneyEats on Instagram and Facebook.

I hope you have a lovely (and tasty) Fourth of July!

 

[Maleficent_Hades]

It's available to direct and grandfathered DVC resale. I think it's before April 2016. Did you buy recently?

Ah OK thanks, yeah in 2021.

 

[rangerxenos]

Good Morning!

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

Ah OK thanks, yeah in 2021.

If you walk by and don't get to meet Gaston, just remember you saved a lot of money and keep going on your merry way
The Xmas party is blast anyway. I especially love the parade and that's available to all

 

[Obi-J Kenobi]

Apparently “something will happen” with the Galactic Starcruiser . . . can’t wait to see what!

https://wdwnt.com/2023/06/josh-damaro-star-wars-galactic-starcruiser/

Maybe they can demo the building and sell pieces of the concrete structure for $29.99 / chunk. Add a commemorative photo print for an additional $15.99. Like this:



Rim-shot.

 

[cellomom]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1674060378727231489

 

[SkyGuy]

Apparently “something will happen” with the Galactic Starcruiser . . . can’t wait to see what!

https://wdwnt.com/2023/06/josh-damaro-star-wars-galactic-starcruiser

I mean, becoming a storage facility is something happening. That’s cryptic enough to mean, literally, anything (or nothing), but I’m curious to see if ”something“ will actually happen.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Apparently “something will happen” with the Galactic Starcruiser . . . can’t wait to see what!

https://wdwnt.com/2023/06/josh-damaro-star-wars-galactic-starcruiser/

Galactic Starcruiser:

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

Tickets for Disney's Haunted Mansion are on sale now. The movie opens July 28:

 

[Gusey]

San Fransokyo Bridge is starting to take shape

https://twitter.com/x/status/1673817976351621120

 

[rangerxenos]

Galactic Starcruiser:

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It's just a flesh wound.

 

[AvidDisReader]

Galactic Starcruiser:

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Or the scene in the Princess Bride, almost dead not fully dead.

 

[mickey916]

Two Hartmann's Zebra Foals Born at Animal Kingdom
Two Hartmann’s mountain zebra foals have joined the herd at Kilimanjaro Safaris in Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra Foals​

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Dr. Mark Penning, VP of Disney’s Animals, Science & Environment, shared photos of the foals on Instagram, writing, “Double the stripes, double the fun!”

“Two playful Hartmann’s mountain zebra foals, Cricket and Dot, were born to moms Juno and Aziza and have been curiously exploring their new surroundings,” Penning explained.

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Each zebra is born with unique stripe patterns, and no two are the same — just like human fingerprints! Dot has a triangle shape on the front of both of her shoulders that resembles an upside-down checkmark, while Cricket has a forked stripe, resembling a wishbone.

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The foals joined their dad, Domino, on the savanna after a couple of weeks of bonding with their moms backstage.

Juno and Aziza are both first-time moms. Cricket was born to Juno on May 29, and was named in honor of Pixar’s “A Bug’s Life” as a nod to Juno’s nickname, June Bug.

Dot was born to Aziza on June 4. She was named after the dots of a domino as a reference to her dad, as well as after the young princess in “A Bug’s Life.”

Hartmann’s mountain zebras live in Namibia and Angola, Africa. They are distinguishable from other zebra subspecies by the dewlaps on their necks and lack of stripes on their stomachs. The International Union for Conservation of Nature classifies them as vulnerable due to hunting and habitat loss.

Walt Disney World has had several successful animal births recently including Walter the red river hog at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Penny the yellow-backed duiker calf, and twin cotton-top tamarins.

 

[mickey916]

Learn Mixology at The Edison

 

[mickey916]

Cinderella Castle Moat is Being Refilled
Cinderella Castle Moat is Being Refilled in the Magic Kingdom After Refurbishment. Seeing a bunch of heavy machinery surrounding Cinderella Castle is never ideal, unfortunately once in a while, it is needed. When Disney must do work or renovations, or in this case remove the 50th-anniversary overlay, the castle moat must be drained to bring in cranes.


Disney has finished all the work surrounding Cinderella Castle. With the turrets being repainted and touched up, and some of the rock work in the moat being fixed. Now, we can see all the equipment has been removed, and the water is starting to flow back into the moat.



Give it a few days to be filled back up, and now you and the family can enjoy the Castle in all its glory.

 

[PolyRob]

Large Pilings Driven Deep into Center of World Showcase Lagoon to Support New EPCOT Fireworks Show

While visiting EPCOT today, we noticed some new pilings driven deep into World Showcase Lagoon to support EPCOT’s new fireworks show set to debut later this year. If we’re reading the markings correctly, the pilings are some 55′ tall, but only the top 10′ or so is visible above the water. The pilings are clustered around the existing electrical vault in the middle of the Lagoon. Here’s a look!

In the centered photos below, we can see just how far off-center the new pilings are.

As we continue around World Showcase Lagoon in a counter-clockwise fashion, we can see that the pilings essentially surround almost half of the existing electrical vault dock.

Here’s a final look from The American Adventure back toward Spaceship Earth.

 

[Brocktoon]

Evan Peters Joins Cast in Tron 3

The actor, who generated acclaim for his portrayal of the title character in Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, has closed a deal to star opposite Jared Leto in Tron: Ares, the third installment of Disney’s technology-pushing movie series.

Joachim Ronning is directing the feature that is due to begin shooting August in Vancouver. Getting filming off the ground would be a coup for the studio, which has been trying to make a Tron 3 for over a decade and turn Tron into a bona fide brand and franchise.

 

[indylaw99]

Looks like Christmas party tickets went on sale sometime around 6:20 this morning for people with hotel reservations? I tried at 6 and they weren't open but by 6:50 I could get them.