Disney News, Discussion & an Element of Fun - 2024 Edition

[curse reversed]

While on her delivery voyage to Port Canaveral the Treasure rescued four people whose catamaran was taking on water.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/trav...-cruise-ship-rescues-four-people/76198112007/

 

[wabbott]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1856399064365207664

 

[wabbott]

 

[Madteaparty001]

Disney builds castle in Saudi Arabia




From the article:
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Disney's theme parks are famous for their extravagance. They are home to man-made mountains, rides populated with robotic characters and fireworks displays at the end of every day. So when Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority offered the media giant a spot on the roster of its capital city's annual Riyadh Season last year it didn't do it by halves.

Instead of setting up a booth at the festival, Disney built a 20,000 square meter mini theme park featuring five lands promoting some of its most popular movies. Saying it was big doesn't do it justice - the complex was so sprawling that it had its own map.

It was the first time that Disney had built a complex on this scale and it was also a return to a category that Disney had largely avoided for nearly a decade.

Called Disney: The Castle, the complex was located just six miles outside central Riyadh making it a prime example of Location Based Entertainment (LBE). In simple terms, LBE involves operators bringing their venues to residents by building them in densely-populated urban areas rather than forcing residents to travel to them out of town as is usually the case.
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Balich Wonder Studio co-founder and group executive president Gianmaria Serra described Disney: The Castle as setting "a new benchmark for live music events across the world" and added that developing it wasn't a walk in the park.

“It was an incredible challenge to bring this important IP to life with different immersive installations, concerts, and music," he said in an interview with industry website Blooloop earlier this year. The pavilions were designed as temporary demountable structures so they can be moved to different locations around the world following their debut in Saudi Arabia. “Now we’re looking to bring it back to the country and tour it worldwide,” added Serra. That really would be a happy ending.

 

[JJZMgailey]

Thank you for putting that so eloquently...I agree if they want their news stories posted here, they are free to post them. I really enjoy posting news stories here and have seen a few stories today (from unofficial Disney sites) that I would normally post but now I don't know if I'm breaking some new rules....

There are no new rules to worry about – please feel free to post away. We are an unofficial Disney site as well.

 

[mickey916]

There are no new rules to worry about – please feel free to post away. We are an unofficial Disney site as well.

Thank you! I was holding off just to be sure.

 

[jlundeen]

Potential Hurricane Sara Could Impact Walt Disney World Area Next Week
http://www.wdwmagic.com/other/sever...d-impact-walt-disney-world-area-next-week.htm

According to the National Hurricane Center's Tropical Weather Outlook, a broad area of low pressure over the central Caribbean, labeled as AL99, is likely to become a tropical depression soon. Environmental conditions are favorable for further development, and the system has a 90% chance of strengthening over the next couple of days. The storm, which would be named Sara, is expected to move slowly into the western Caribbean and turn northwest by early next week. Heavy rains are already forecasted for Jamaica, and an Air Force Hurricane Hunter aircraft is scheduled to investigate the system today.

If the storm continues along its projected path, it could reach Central Florida by mid-next week, potentially bringing heavy rain, wind, and possible park closures.

For those planning to visit Walt Disney World or other parts of Florida, it's a good idea to keep a close watch on official weather updates over the coming days. As always, Disney will adjust its operations as needed, based on safety conditions, which could include ride closures, event cancellations, or changes in park hours.

We’ll continue to provide updates as more information becomes available about the storm's track and any expected impacts.

 

[mickey916]

EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Foodie Guide
We’re making our foodie list and checking it twice! What holiday season at Walt Disney World Resort would be complete without the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth? This cherished celebration brings holiday traditions, festivities, and flavors from around the world to you from November 29 to December 30, 2024.
With over 15 Holiday Kitchens, there’s plenty of season’s eatings to be had. You’ll want to unwrap the delicious new Coffee Mocha Cookie and check out the new Holiday Kitchen, Favorites of Festivals Past. Back this year are a sleighs-worth of cherished bites, including the Slow-roasted Turkey and Salted Caramel Spaceship Earth Cookie.
This year, EPCOT will also be home to a brand-new gingerbread display that brings Spaceship Earth to life – in gingerbread form! Be sure to stop by CommuniCore Hall to see this new creation and learn more about what’s new at this year’s festival.
For those with a bit of a sweet tooth, the Holiday Cookie Stroll is back and filled with a decadent and delicious lineup of cookies from the Holiday Kitchens. As you treat your elf, collect stamps in your Festival Passport by purchasing five of these items to redeem a special treat from Holiday Sweets & Treats. Start making your cookie list with the menu items designated with a below.
In between sampling seasonal bites and sips, you can enjoy Holiday Storytellers, grab the whole family for some more holiday fun with Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Scavenger Hunt, or experience the beloved Candlelight Processional – a moving retelling of the story of Christmas featuring a celebrity narrator and stirring songs performed by an orchestra and choir.
All this merrymaking will work up an appetite, so let’s dive into all the wonderful things to eat at the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth!

2024 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Menus​

World Celebration​

NEW! Experimental Prototype Cookies of Tomorrow Menu​

Location: CommuniCore Hall
Food Items:

• Spaceship Earth Tile Gingerbread Triangle (New)

Beverages:

• Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s Coffee (Non-alcoholic beverage)

• Gingerbread Milk Shake (Non-alcoholic beverage)

• Gingerbread Milk Shake with whipped cream vodka

• Seasonal Wine

• Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. Gingerbread White Stout

• 81Bay Brewing Co. Gingerbread Coffee Porter

NEW! Favorites of Festivals Past Menu​

Location: CommuniCore Plaza
Food Items:

• Reuben Croquettes with pastrami, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese with thousand island dipping sauce

• Brown Sugar and Mustard-glazed Ham Sliders with cranberry and apple coleslaw on a Hawaiian roll

• Bauducco Panettone Holiday Trifle with eggnog custard and cranberry cherry compote

Beverages:

• Southern Tier Brewing Co. Tiramisu Imperial Stout

• Keel Farms Pecan Pie Hard Cider

• Point Snow Pilot Pistachio Nut Brown Ale

• Beer Flight

World Discovery​

Connections Café Menu​

Location: In World Discovery
Food Item:

• Holiday Sugar Cookie

Connections Eatery Menu​

Location: In World Discovery
Food Item:

• Holiday Sweater Liege Waffle: Chocolate-coated brioche waffle with a flurry of blizzard themed sprinkles and white chocolate garnish

Beverage:

• Coquito Milk Shake: French vanilla gelato, cream of coconut, nutmeg, and cinnamon (Non-alcoholic beverage) (Spirited version available with Bacardí Superior Rum)

Holiday Hearth Desserts Menu​

Location: The Odyssey
Food Items:

• Red Velvet Mini Bundt Cake with cream cheese icing

• Salted Caramel Spaceship Earth Cookie

• Mouse Crunch made with Red & Green M&M’S Milk Chocolate Candies

• Mint Chocolate Mousse Wreath

• Apple Caramel Crumb Cake

• Chocolate-covered Toffee Brittle

Beverages:

• Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s Coffee (Non-alcoholic beverage)

• Frozen Caramel Hot Cocoa: Hot cocoa with whipped cream and TWIX cookie bar pieces (Non-alcoholic beverage)

• Wicked Weed Brewing Jack Frost IPA

• BrewDog Winter Staycation Pecan & Toffee Stout

• Wicked Weed Brewing Milk & Cookies Imperial Milk Stout

• Cocoa Candy Cane: Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s Coffee with Peppermint Schnapps

• Beer Flight

World Showcase​

Las Posadas Holiday Kitchen Menu​

Location: Mexico
Food Items:

• Empanada de Pollo: Fried corn tortilla filled with chipotle chicken and potatoes topped with chile rojo salsa, crema Mexicana, and queso fresco (New)

• Tamal de Puerco con Mole: Shredded pork in corn masa topped with mole negro, queso fresco, crema Mexicana, slivered almonds, and sesame seeds (New)

• Dulce de Leche Churro sprinkled with cinnamon sugar

Beverages:

• Holiday Margarita: Dos Hombres Mezcal, tequila, cranberry lime juice, allspice and orange blackcurrant liqueurs (New)

• Coconut Guavarita: Tromba Blanco Tequila, coconut water, guava cream, hint of lime rum, and orange liqueur with a toasted coconut rim (New)

• Holiday Cerveza: Mexican Artisanal Craft Lager with black currant liqueur

Shanghai Holiday Kitchen Menu​

Location: China
Food Items:

• XO Fried Rice: Chinese sausage, onion, green onion, mushroom, egg, and house-made Hong Kong XO Chili Sauce (New)

• Beef Noodle Soup Bowl with slow-braised beef shank, green onion, and house-made chili oil

• Vegetable Spring Rolls with citrus sauce

Beverages:

• Taro Bubble Milk Tea: Green tea and boba (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)

• Brew Hub Year of the Dragon: Dragon Fruit Lager

• Butterfly Lantern: Butterfly pea blossom gin, vodka, prickly pear, lychee syrup, soda water, and white boba

• Lychee Martini: Vodka, lychee syrup, and vermouth (New)

• Peach of Longevity: Peach Schnapps, citrus vodka, piña colada mix, and orange juice (New)

Refreshment Outpost Menu​

Food Items:

• Peanut Stew with sweet potatoes, mustard greens, and roasted peanuts (Plant-based)

• DOLE Whip Raspberry (Plant-based)

Beverages:

• Ciderboys Caramel Apple Hard Cider

• 81Bay Brewing Co. Cinnamon Orange Cranberry Wheat Ale

• Crooked Can Brewing Company Crème Brûlée Lager

• Boyd & Blair Chai Tea Mule

Bavaria Holiday Kitchen Menu​

Location: Germany
Food Items:

• Cheese Fondue in a bread bowl with steamed baby vegetables and marble potatoes

• Pork Schnitzel with mushroom sauce, spätzle, and braised red cabbage

• Hazelnut Linzer Cookie

Beverages:

• Possmann Pure Hard Cider

• von Trapp Brewing Trösten Smoked Dark Lager

• Köstritzer Schwarzbier

• Regional Riesling

• Glühwein: House-made hot spiced wine (Served warm)

• Beer Flight

Tuscany Holiday Kitchen Menu​

Location: Italy
Food Items:

• Montanara: Fried house-made pizza dough with pomodoro sauce, parmesan, and fresh basil

• Dolce Pizza: Fried house-made pizza dough with sugar and cinnamon

• Panettone: Panettone bread pudding and vanilla cream (New)

Beverages:

• Bombardino Freddo: Creamy eggnog and Italian brandy

• Prosecco

• Moscato

• Chianti

• Italian Red Sangria

• Italian-inspired Margarita: Tequila, triple sec, and limoncello

• Peroni Pilsner

American Holiday Table Menu​

Location: The American Adventure
Food Items:

• Slow-roasted Turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, and cranberry sauce

• Blackened Catfish with Hoppin’ John and Comeback Sauce

• SNICKERS-Doodle Cookie made with SNICKERS bar pieces

Beverages:

• Crooked Can Brewing Company Bah HOPbug IPA

• 3 Daughters Brewing Eggnog White Porter

• Playalinda Brewing Co. Peppermint Chocolate Stout

• Beer Flight

Funnel Cake Menu​

Location: The American Adventure
Food Item:

• Gingerbread Funnel Cake: Vanilla ice cream, gingerbread crumbs, whipped cream, and red and green sprinkles (New)

Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen Menu​

Location: Japan
Food Items:

• Sushi Tree Roll: Christmas tree-shaped sushi roll with krab meat and cream cheese topped with ikura salmon roe and spicy mayo

• Toshikoshi Soba: Buckwheat soba noodle in hot dashi (fish-based) soup topped with shrimp tempura and chopped green onion

• Mochi Donut Wrap: A soft, chewy fusion pastry served with strawberry, whipped cream, strawberry sauce, and sweet red beans wrapped with “gyuhi” rice cake sheet (New)

Beverages:

• Ichigo Boba: Cranberry and yuzu cream drink with calpico and popping strawberry boba pearls (Non-alcoholic beverage)

• Japanese Punch: Shōchū, plum wine, cranberry, and lemon juice

• Chocolate Nigori: Creamy texture of Nigori Sake and rich sweetness and gentle bitterness from chocolate (New)

• Sapporo Premium Black Beer

Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina Menu​

Location: Morocco
Food Items:

• Grilled Kebabs with carrot-chickpea salad and garlic aïoli

• Chermoula chicken

• Moroccan-spiced lamb

• Stone-baked Moroccan bread with dips (Plant-based)

Beverages:

• Ciderboys Cranberry Razz Hard Cider (New)

• Bold Rock Apple Crumble Hard Cider

• Gulf Stream Brewing Holiday Snakebite

• Holiday Fig Cocktail: Kleiner Feigling fig liqueur and white cranberry juice

• Hard Cider Flight

L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen Menu​

Location: Between Morocco and France
Food Items:

• Pastrami on Rye with house-made pickles and deli mustard

• Smoked Salmon Potato Latke

• Potato Latkes (Plant-based)

• Rugelach: Pastry filled with raspberry jam, walnuts, and cinnamon

• Black and White Cookie (Plant-based)

Beverages:

• Brooklyn Brewery Black Chocolate Stout (New)

• Frozen New York Whiskey Sour: Manifest Whiskey and Manischewitz Blackberry Wine

Le Marché de Noël Holiday Kitchen Menu​

Location: France
Food Items:

• Crème De Saumon Fumé en Brioche aux Grains de Sesames, Concombre Et Radis: Smoked salmon spread on a sesame brioche roll with cucumber and radishes

• Rôti de Jambon Sauce Moutarde à l’Ancienne, Pommes Darphin: Roasted ham with mushrooms, pearl onions, bacon, white wine mustard sauce, and darphin roasted herb potatoes (New)

• Bûche de Noël au Chocolat et Caramel: Chocolate fudge Christmas log with a caramel cream center (New)

Beverages:

• Frozen Hot Chocolate Martini: Vodka, chocolate milk, and whipped cream

• Spiced Cranberry Punch: Pol Rémy Sparkling Wine, cranberry juice, orange juice, and spiced brown sugar (New)

• Chateau Haut Beaumard Cabernet Sauvignon (New)

UK Beer Cart Menu​

Location: United Kingdom
Beverage:

• Frozen Chocolate Orange Cocktail: Hot chocolate, orange syrup, and blood orange liqueur

Canada Popcorn Cart Menu​

Location: Canada
Beverage:

• Canadian Hot Toddy: Maple syrup, honey, black tea, lemon juice, cinnamon, and Tap 357 Canadian Maple Rye Whisky served warm

Yukon Holiday Kitchen Menu​

Location: Canada
Food Items:

• Seared Salmon with butternut squash purée, maple-bourbon glaze, and fennel-arugula salad

• Beef Bourguignon with crushed potatoes

• Peppermint Pinwheel Cookie

Beverages:

• Frozen Joffrey’s Coffee (Non-alcoholic beverage)

• 81Bay Brewing Co. Peanut Butter Banana Porter

• Playalinda Brewing Co. Maple Cookie Blonde Ale

• Collective Arts Coffee Maple Porter

• Regional Icewine

• Regional Red Wine

• Frozen Joffrey’s Coffee with Tap 357 Canadian Maple Rye Whisky

• Beer Flight

Refreshment Port Menu​

Location: Near Canada
Food Item:

• Turkey Poutine: Sweet potato fries with turkey gravy, cranberry relish, and crispy onions

Beverages:

• Keel Farms Pumpkin Hard Cider

• Pasek Cellars Cranberry Wine

Swirled Showcase Menu​

Location: Near Port of Entry
Food Items:

• Holiday Mickey-shaped Liquid Nitrogen Pop: Chocolate cake dipped in ganache made with Red & Green M&M’S Milk Chocolate Minis

• Soft-serve in a Cone

• Vanilla

• Apple-cinnamon

• Dark chocolate

Beverages:

• Floats: Barq’s Red Crème Soda or Barq’s Root Beer with Vanilla Soft-serve (Non-alcoholic beverage)

• Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. Bourbonola and Cherry Cola

• Floats:

• Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. Bourbonola with dark chocolate soft-serve

• Fireball Cinnamon Whisky and Barq’s Red Crème Soda with apple cinnamon soft-serve

• Coffee Float: Dark chocolate soft-serve with iced coffee and choice of Mozart Liqueur

Holiday Sweets & Treats Menu​

Location: Near Port of Entry
Food Item:

• Peppermint Sundae: Chocolate ice cream, whipped cream, and peppermint candy

Beverages:

• Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s Coffee (Non-alcoholic beverage)

• Chocolate Peppermint Shake with Twinings Peppermint Cheer Tea (Non-alcoholic beverage)

• Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s Coffee with Choice of Liqueur: Baileys Original Irish Cream, Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream, or Grand Mariner

• Chocolate Peppermint Shake: Twinings Peppermint Cheer Tea and whipped cream vodka

• Deschutes Brewery Jubelale (New)

• Southern Tier Brewing Co. 2XMAS Ale

• Wicked Weed Brewing Hop Cocoa Porter

• Beer Flight

Mele Kalikimaka Holiday Kitchen Menu​

Location: Between World Showcase and the Imagination! Pavilion
Food Items:

• Kālua Pork with Okinawa sweet potatoes and mango salad 

• Lomi Lomi Salmon with tomatoes, onions, salmon roe, yuzu-mayonnaise, and yuca chips 

• Coffee Mocha Cookie topped with coffee-infused buttercream, cocoa nibs, and chocolate-covered espresso beans (New)

Beverages:

• Melon Breeze: DOLE Pineapple Juice, lime juice, melon liqueur, and Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum

• The Bruery 5 Golden Rings (New)

• Florida Orange Groves Winery Pineapple Sparkling Wine

Nochebuena Cocina Menu​

Location: Between World Showcase and the Imagination! Pavilion
Food Items:

• Plant-based Chorizo Tamal with cotija and spicy red chile sauce (Plant-based)

• Pastelón: Sofrito-marinated beef with sweet plantains and olives

• Cinnamon-spiced Chocolate Crinkle Cookie

Beverages:

• Ponche Navideño: Christmas punch with apple, pears, guava, oranges, dried hibiscus, brown sugar, tamarind, cinnamon sticks, and cloves served warm (Non-alcoholic beverage)

• Left Hand Brewing Co. Mexican Hot Chocolate Milk Stout (New)

Chestnuts & Good Cheer Holiday Kitchen Menu​

Location: Between World Showcase and the Imagination! Pavilion
Food Items:

• Cinnamon-glazed Almonds 

• Cinnamon-glazed Cashews 

• Cinnamon-glazed Pecans 

• Fire-roasted Chestnuts 

Beverages:

• Eggnog (Non-alcoholic beverage)

• Eggnog with choice of cordial: Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, Mozart Chocolate Liqueur, or Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey

• Southern Tier Brewing Co. Chestnut Praline Imperial Ale

World Nature​

Sunshine Seasons Menu​

Location: The Land
Food Items:

• Peanut Butter Cookie made with Red & Green M&M’S Milk Chocolate Minis

Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company Menu​

Location: Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company throughout the park
Beverage:

• Merry Mint Cookie Latte: A festive blend of espresso, toasted marshmallow syrup, peppermint syrup, dark chocolate sauce, and milk topped with peppermint whipped cream and chocolate cookie crumbs (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)

• Spirited version available with Baileys Original Irish Cream

When it comes to food, there’s always something for the kids – and the kids at heart – at Disney Parks, especially during the holidays! Take a peek at a few delicious options from this Foodie Guide the whole family is sure to love.
NEW! Experimental Prototype Cookies of Tomorrow Menu

• Spaceship Earth Tile Gingerbread Triangle (New)

Holiday Hearth Desserts Menu

• Mouse Crunch made with Red & Green M&M’S Milk Chocolate Candies

American Holiday Table Menu

• Slow-roasted Turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, and cranberry sauce

L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen

• Potato Latkes (Plant-based)

Swirled Showcase

• Holiday Mickey-shaped Liquid Nitrogen Pop: Chocolate cake dipped in ganache with Red & Green M&M’S Milk Chocolate Minis

To see what other holiday festivities can be had across Walt Disney World Resort, check out our Foodie Guides for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Disney Jollywood Nights, Walt Disney World Resort Holidays, and gingerbread displays at some of our Disney Resort Collection hotels and EPCOT.
With these tasty adventures, the possibilities are endless when you visit Disney Parks – especially during the holidays. Stay in-the-know on all the yummy items on the way, check out our Disney Eats topics page and follow us @DisneyEats on Instagram and Facebook.
(Note: All offerings are subject to change and availability.)

 

[mickey916]

from DisneyEats Facebook page:

Our datapad shows new offerings are coming to Oga’s Cantina

Join us on Batuu at Disney's Hollywood Studios for these tasty bites starting November 18!

Umbaran Cheese Roll: Spice-dusted pretzel bun stuffed with herbed cheese and a dipping sauce

Thruster Roasted Bantha Flatbread: Naan flatbread topped with spiced chorizo beef and a four-cheese blend

Nysillin and Bubbles with Brub Berry Essence: Empress 1908 Gin, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, and blueberry-lime juice topped with tonic water and garnished with an edible hibiscus flower

Bloody Rancor with Candied Meat: Tito's Handmade Vodka, Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur, and house-made bloody mary mix garnished with a spicy candied rancor bacon
‍ The Sylop: Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, grapefruit juice, lime juice, agave, and jalapeño with a chili-lime-seasoned rim

Corellian Spike Cold Brew: Maker's Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Joffrey's Coffee Cold Brew, vanilla, brown sugar syrup, and orange bitters topped with purple vanilla-ube foam
#DisneyEats #StarWars #GalaxysEdge #StarWarsGalaxysEdge #DisneyWorld #HollywoodStudios

 

[wabbott]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1858571894603100612

 

[cellomom]

Disney Eats
Instagram

Holiday novelties are comin’ to Walt Disney World!

Santa Sulley Bucket available now at various outdoor vending locations at Disney's Animal Kingdom and Disney's Hollywood Studios

Mickey Toy Soldier Drummer Sipper available starting Nov. 19 at Pinocchio Village Haus and Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café at Magic Kingdom Park

 

[Gusey]

https://www.disneylandparis-news.com/en/discover-the-future-boutique-experiences-at-disney-village-with-disney-style-disney-glamour-and-deco-by-disney/
Great news for shopping fans – three new Disney boutiques are set to open progressively from the first quarter of 2025 at Disney Village. These new retail concepts are an integral part of the transformation of Disney Village, designed to offer guests a more modern, inviting and unique experience, with a touch of Disney magic.

 

[Tom_E_D]

Disney Updates EPCOT's Soarin' with World Celebration Ending and Other Improvements​

EPCOT's hugely popular Soarin' Around the World attraction has received a notable update today, which introduces a new ending scene showcasing the recently opened World Celebration, replacing the original Future World finale.

The new ending now gives riders a sweeping aerial view of World Celebration Gardens, highlighting the central in-ground lighting effects of the EPCOT logo and the nighttime glow of Spaceship Earth with fireworks nearby.

In addition to the finale, fans have noticed that the once-notorious sloping Eiffel Tower effect has been improved. Previously, the iconic landmark often appeared bent or distorted depending on where you sat in the theater. Riders are now reporting a much more natural and upright view of the Eiffel Tower due to a wider reframing of the shot, which enhances the immersive experience of the Paris segment.

 

[Tom_E_D]

Dynamic Ticket Pricing Debuts at First Disney Parks…Will Disney World Follow?​

Disney has introduced a new dynamic ticket pricing system where prices for the same visit date may vary based on demand at Disneyland Paris. This post shares details & pricing and how the ‘surge’ system will work, which is similar to airlines, rideshare, hotels, or other travel industry offerings. Plus, potential implications for Walt Disney World, which previously followed in the footsteps of DLP a few times.​

(Click link for full article.)

 

[Tom_E_D]

NEW Perks Announced for Annual Passholders at TWO Disney World Parks!​

Over at EPCOT, you can pick up an exclusive Snow White-inspired baking set at the Creations Shop. From December 8 through December 18, 2024, Annual Passholders can take home an exclusive recipe card featuring the apple pie dessert from Whispering Canyon Cafe. In addition, 2 baking stencils are also included with this exclusive gift. Limit one recipe card and stencil set per Passholder.

Meanwhile, over at Animal Kingdom, Passholders can snag a specialty postcard featuring artwork inspired by the upcoming film Mufasa: The Lion King. Passholders can pick up this unique postcard from Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures from December 8 through December 18, 2024. Limit one Mufasa: The Lion King postcard per Passholder

To redeem both gifts, Passholders must present their valid Annual Pass card, linked MagicBand, MagicBand+, or Disney MagicMobile pass, and a government-issued photo ID at redemption time. Both items are available while supplies last.

 

[CarolynFH]

EPCOT's hugely popular Soarin' Around the World attraction has received a notable update

I'm glad they've done this! It's on our list for January - we haven't ridden Soarin' since shortly after this version debuted, because we disliked it so much. Hopefully we'll agree that it's better now!

 

[DianaMB333]

The Disney Treasure christening was very cool!

 

[jade1]

highlighting the central in-ground lighting effects of the EPCOT logo

Filmed before they burned out I presume?

 

[HokieRaven5]

NEW: Lightning Lane Premier Pass is coming to Disneyland Resort on Oct. 23 and Walt Disney World on Oct. 30. LLPP includes one entry to each Lightning Lane entrance at any time during the day.

WDW (one park) ranges $129-$429+tax pp. DLR (both parks) ranges $300-$400 pp.

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You'll get a one-time Lightning Lane entry to each available Lightning Lane entrance (including Lightning Lane Single Pass) each day. Disney says the service will be offered in "very limited quantities" and will be used by small number of guests each day.

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/lightning-lane-passes/lightning-lane-premier/

Scott Gustin Twitter

LLPP now available for all WDW Resort Guests:

Eligible Resort Hotels

• Disney Resort hotels
• Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel
• Walt Disney World Swan Hotel
• Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
• Shades of Green Resort

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/lightning-lane-passes/lightning-lane-premier/

 

[Naomeri]

LLPP now available for all WDW Resort Guests:

Eligible Resort Hotels

• Disney Resort hotels
• Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel
• Walt Disney World Swan Hotel
• Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
• Shades of Green Resort

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/lightning-lane-passes/lightning-lane-premier/

Well, it's definitely time to win the lottery or something. There still needs to be a hopping option, though