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Disney News, Discussion & an Element of Fun - 2023 Edition
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PolyRob
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Nice to see the third party is still applying the appropriate "Disney tax"
Karin1984
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Disneyland Paris news: New drone show, new central plaza show, new spring show and news about the reopening of the Disneyland Hotel!
Disneyland Hotel reopening
It has taken a while, but we have a sort of time period for the reopening of the Disneyland Hotel which got an extensive refurbishment. It'll be the 1st quarter of 2024. Which is better than just 2024.
Reservations start as of September 12, and by then we should know more about an exact opening date.
Disney Symphony of Colours:
We will get a set of new experiences:
- A new drone show as of January 8, according to ED92, it will include a 'real parade'
Google translate gives me this translation of the press announcement, I'm a bit confused ;-)
"Indeed, an exceptional new night sequence, played around the iconic Château, will amaze young and old alike and will combine fountains, lights, projections and choreographies of drones, which will parade in front of them under the appearance of luminous floats, paying homage to an iconic nocturnal experience that marked the history of Disneyland Paris."
- A new Central plaza show as of February 10 (the 30th anniversary show Shine Brighter will end in September 2023, and after that we will have the Halloween and Christmas entertainment). Mirabel will make her first appearance in this show. Also Timon and Joy will be in this new show.
- New decorations on Main Street
New Spring show
In Spring 2024, Walt Disney Studios Park will welcome “A Musical Extravaganza Inspired by the Whimsical World of Alice in Wonderland” in the former “Stunt Show” arena in The Studios.
The location is unusual as it clashes with everything else in The Studios. For the past years Fantasyland characters do not go to the Studios, only sometimes for character training, or specific shows.
100 anniversary celebration on October 16
And that's basically it
lots of special things going on, on the 16th!
Rosalie in Disney Village will open in December 2023
This restaurant will replace Café Mickey in Disney Village. I was there this weekend, and slowly we can see the progress. Fingers crossed they will make the deadline (although I loved my dinner and mocktails in the Royal Pub this weekend )
Disneyland Hotel reopening
It has taken a while, but we have a sort of time period for the reopening of the Disneyland Hotel which got an extensive refurbishment. It'll be the 1st quarter of 2024. Which is better than just 2024.
Reservations start as of September 12, and by then we should know more about an exact opening date.
Disney Symphony of Colours:
We will get a set of new experiences:
- A new drone show as of January 8, according to ED92, it will include a 'real parade'
Google translate gives me this translation of the press announcement, I'm a bit confused ;-)
"Indeed, an exceptional new night sequence, played around the iconic Château, will amaze young and old alike and will combine fountains, lights, projections and choreographies of drones, which will parade in front of them under the appearance of luminous floats, paying homage to an iconic nocturnal experience that marked the history of Disneyland Paris."
- A new Central plaza show as of February 10 (the 30th anniversary show Shine Brighter will end in September 2023, and after that we will have the Halloween and Christmas entertainment). Mirabel will make her first appearance in this show. Also Timon and Joy will be in this new show.
- New decorations on Main Street
New Spring show
In Spring 2024, Walt Disney Studios Park will welcome “A Musical Extravaganza Inspired by the Whimsical World of Alice in Wonderland” in the former “Stunt Show” arena in The Studios.
The location is unusual as it clashes with everything else in The Studios. For the past years Fantasyland characters do not go to the Studios, only sometimes for character training, or specific shows.
100 anniversary celebration on October 16
And that's basically it
lots of special things going on, on the 16th!Rosalie in Disney Village will open in December 2023
This restaurant will replace Café Mickey in Disney Village. I was there this weekend, and slowly we can see the progress. Fingers crossed they will make the deadline (although I loved my dinner and mocktails in the Royal Pub this weekend
)
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Karin1984
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More Disneyland Paris news
There is a promo video for the reopening of the Disneyland Hotel, and... there auditions planned for parade performers to be friends with Asha from the new movie Wish!
https://m.facebook.com/story.php/?story_fbid=251406210578107&id=100059786281009
There is a promo video for the reopening of the Disneyland Hotel, and... there auditions planned for parade performers to be friends with Asha from the new movie Wish!
https://m.facebook.com/story.php/?story_fbid=251406210578107&id=100059786281009
rangerxenos
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Sadly it found me...
Duckbug.Ducktales
Listening to the music to Fantasmic!
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Are those the themes of the rooms? Wow, I'm surprised too see Sword in the Stone. I would love to stay in that room
Karin1984
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Until now all we heard was about princess themed rooms, would be cool to have Sword in the Stone as well. And apparently there are going to be Meet & Greets as well, looks like Rapunzel meeting with a child.
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I'm a little bummed I won't get to see it on my trip, but honestly, I'm just happy to see some walls down!
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Disney Hosts World Princess Week Party for Wish Families Across America
If you’ve been following along with recent Disney Parks news, then you know World Princess Week was a celebration of royal proportions at our destinations around the world as we celebrated the timeless magic and beloved storytelling of Disney princesses. It was an extra special week for us here at Walt Disney World as we welcomed more than 50 incredible wish kids and their families from organizations like Make-A-Wish for our largest wish-granting event ever: “Once Upon A Wish Party.“
“Granting wishes is some of the most important work that we do at Disney,” said Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. “We’re humbled that so many wish kids choose Disney – it’s an honor, and we don’t take that responsibility lightly. It tells us what our brand and the Disney experience mean to people.”
We know wishes are powerful, transformative experiences for children facing critical illnesses, and granting wishes is an enormous honor for us here at Disney as the largest wish granter in the world for Make-A-Wish. In fact, one out of every two wishes granted in the U.S. through Make-A-Wish has been a Disney wish.
Many of those wishes are to meet a Disney Princess and we wanted to find a unique way to make these greetings even more special. So, with the help of the Fairy Godmother, cast members across the company worked together to dream up a full-day affair filled with fun fairytale adventures.
Wish kids were proclaimed royalty for the day, had a tea party in Wonderland, met more than 30 iconic Disney characters and danced the night away at a Royal Ball. Alongside an array of books from Disney Publishing, our friends at shopDisney delivered an extra dose of magic and surprised families with Disney Princess dresses, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse ear headbands, wands, tiaras … and so much more. Take a look at the best day ever!
Every second of this event was pure magic, and I haven’t stopped smiling since. One of my favorite parts was seeing Mikayla’s wish come true, our 150,000th Disney wish granted through Make-A-Wish. Mikayla is a 17-year-old from Palm Beach Gardens who began her battle fighting cancer three years ago. She wished to perform at Disney, and that wish came true in a royal way when she took the stage during the ball for a special singing performance alongside Belle and The Beast from Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.”
“As the number one wish granter for our organization, Disney is helping deliver joy when it’s needed most,” said Leslie Motter, Make-A-Wish America President & CEO. “Through their stories and characters, Disney is creating unforgettable wish experiences that renew hope and uplift the spirits of children facing critical illnesses and their families.”
We’ve been granting wishes alongside our friends at Make-A-Wish for more than 40 years now, and it’s one of the traditions I’m most proud of. We’ve granted more than 150,000 wishes together – a number that grows every day. In fact, we’re already planning our next wish-granting events at Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa and Hong Kong Disneyland Resort.
To learn more about our longstanding relationship with Make-A-Wish and other recent ways we’ve supported the organization, visit Wish.org/Disney.
If you’ve been following along with recent Disney Parks news, then you know World Princess Week was a celebration of royal proportions at our destinations around the world as we celebrated the timeless magic and beloved storytelling of Disney princesses. It was an extra special week for us here at Walt Disney World as we welcomed more than 50 incredible wish kids and their families from organizations like Make-A-Wish for our largest wish-granting event ever: “Once Upon A Wish Party.“
“Granting wishes is some of the most important work that we do at Disney,” said Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. “We’re humbled that so many wish kids choose Disney – it’s an honor, and we don’t take that responsibility lightly. It tells us what our brand and the Disney experience mean to people.”
We know wishes are powerful, transformative experiences for children facing critical illnesses, and granting wishes is an enormous honor for us here at Disney as the largest wish granter in the world for Make-A-Wish. In fact, one out of every two wishes granted in the U.S. through Make-A-Wish has been a Disney wish.
Many of those wishes are to meet a Disney Princess and we wanted to find a unique way to make these greetings even more special. So, with the help of the Fairy Godmother, cast members across the company worked together to dream up a full-day affair filled with fun fairytale adventures.
Wish kids were proclaimed royalty for the day, had a tea party in Wonderland, met more than 30 iconic Disney characters and danced the night away at a Royal Ball. Alongside an array of books from Disney Publishing, our friends at shopDisney delivered an extra dose of magic and surprised families with Disney Princess dresses, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse ear headbands, wands, tiaras … and so much more. Take a look at the best day ever!
Every second of this event was pure magic, and I haven’t stopped smiling since. One of my favorite parts was seeing Mikayla’s wish come true, our 150,000th Disney wish granted through Make-A-Wish. Mikayla is a 17-year-old from Palm Beach Gardens who began her battle fighting cancer three years ago. She wished to perform at Disney, and that wish came true in a royal way when she took the stage during the ball for a special singing performance alongside Belle and The Beast from Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.”
“As the number one wish granter for our organization, Disney is helping deliver joy when it’s needed most,” said Leslie Motter, Make-A-Wish America President & CEO. “Through their stories and characters, Disney is creating unforgettable wish experiences that renew hope and uplift the spirits of children facing critical illnesses and their families.”
We’ve been granting wishes alongside our friends at Make-A-Wish for more than 40 years now, and it’s one of the traditions I’m most proud of. We’ve granted more than 150,000 wishes together – a number that grows every day. In fact, we’re already planning our next wish-granting events at Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa and Hong Kong Disneyland Resort.
To learn more about our longstanding relationship with Make-A-Wish and other recent ways we’ve supported the organization, visit Wish.org/Disney.
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Disney Eats: Top 5 Plant-Based Items for Fall at Disneyland Resort
This fall, the culinary teams at Disneyland Resort have whipped up some truly delicious bites you simply must try – and they’re all plant-based! Whether you follow a plant-based diet full time or are just looking for a mouthwatering delight on your next trip, these five dishes need to be on your list. You won’t want to miss these!
These are just a few of the plant-based bites you can get at Disneyland Resort this fall, but there’s still so many more! Just a few include the Mushroom, Vegetable, and Farro Stew, which is also available in a bread bowl, at Harbour Galley and Poola Blossom Slush at Kat Saka’s Kettle, both available starting Aug. 29, the Pumpkin Crème Brûlée at Wine Country Trattoria starting Sept. 1, and the Sunchoke and Pistachio Pesto Pasta at Blue Bayou Restaurant starting Sept.12. I, for one, can’t wait for all these items to arrive!
This fall, the culinary teams at Disneyland Resort have whipped up some truly delicious bites you simply must try – and they’re all plant-based! Whether you follow a plant-based diet full time or are just looking for a mouthwatering delight on your next trip, these five dishes need to be on your list. You won’t want to miss these!
Soy Chorizo Country Breakfast Burrito
Kick-start your day the right way – with the tasty Soy Chorizo Country Breakfast Burrito. Starting Sept. 1, Galactic Grill at Disneyland park will be serving up this plant-based bite featuring soy chorizo, spiced potatoes, grilled peppers, onions, egg, cheddar, pico de gallo, and chipotle sauce perfectly combined in a spinach flour tortilla. Yes, please!
Sesame-Ginger Vegetable Noodles
Also, in Tomorrowland at Disneyland park, Alien Pizza Planet has its own dish you’ll be clawing for starting Sept. 1. The Sesame-Ginger Vegetable Noodles brings together noodles with stir-fried vegetables, tosses them with a can’t-miss sesame-ginger sauce, and finishes it off with some cilantro & scallions.
Curry Royale: Queen of Hearts Delight
You’re in for a royal surprise once you taste the Curry Royale: Queen of Hearts Delight starting Sept. 1. If you have reserved a spot at Tomorrowland Skyline Terrace in Disneyland park during the Halloween season, this plant-based item is fit for royalty. It serves up spiced fried cauliflower, basmati and green pea rice, spinach with chickpeas and Romanesco served with curry sauce. And be sure to take a peek at the rest of the Halloween goodies at Disneyland Resort this year in our Foodie Guide.
Sopes de Chorizo con Papas
As you venture over to Disney California Adventure park, stop by the Hollywood Lounge on Aug. 29 where they’ve got the Sopes de Chorizo con Papas. This star-studded bite features refried beans, lettuce and pico de gallo with nopales, cilantro crema, and pickled red onion. You’re going to want to keep coming back for this one all fall long!
Plant-based Chorizo Quesadilla
Get in the spirit with the Plaza de la Familia festivities over at Paradise Garden Grill beginning Sept. 1. Here you’ll find the delicious Plant-based Chorizo Quesadilla. If you love yourself a quesadilla, you’re going to be mesmerized by the flavor with this one. It brings together poblano, onions and mozzarella, topped with cilantro crema, and served with salsa roja and escabeche. Now that’s a quesadilla. To see the rest of the Plaza de la Familia delights, check out our Foodie Guide.These are just a few of the plant-based bites you can get at Disneyland Resort this fall, but there’s still so many more! Just a few include the Mushroom, Vegetable, and Farro Stew, which is also available in a bread bowl, at Harbour Galley and Poola Blossom Slush at Kat Saka’s Kettle, both available starting Aug. 29, the Pumpkin Crème Brûlée at Wine Country Trattoria starting Sept. 1, and the Sunchoke and Pistachio Pesto Pasta at Blue Bayou Restaurant starting Sept.12. I, for one, can’t wait for all these items to arrive!
Douglas Dubh
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If it doesn’t have meat, it’s not chorizo.
Well with Synder out Angelos had to step in take his title back of worst owner in sports.It’s bad when I could almost defend Bob Chapek more than the Angelos family at this point…
The Foolish Mortal
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Jimmy Haslam would like to have a word ....
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When do cast members previews end again?
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Walt Disney World releases statement on potential major Hurricane Idalia
Disney's update was posted at 3pm, August 28 and states, "Walt Disney World Resort is currently operating under normal conditions. We are closely monitoring the path of the projected weather as we continue to prioritize the safety of our Guests and Cast Members."
Disney World Activates Storm Policy, Waving Any Cancelation Fees Ahead of Tropical Storm Idalia
Guests may reschedule their trip or cancel their stay with us; any customary cancelation fees will be waived.
Disney's update was posted at 3pm, August 28 and states, "Walt Disney World Resort is currently operating under normal conditions. We are closely monitoring the path of the projected weather as we continue to prioritize the safety of our Guests and Cast Members."
Disney World Activates Storm Policy, Waving Any Cancelation Fees Ahead of Tropical Storm Idalia
Guests may reschedule their trip or cancel their stay with us; any customary cancelation fees will be waived.
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HokieRaven5
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September 22 currently.
HokieRaven5
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Disney released a new look at the mural created for The Villas at Disneyland Hotel.
The artwork will be displayed in the hotel's lobby when it officially opens one month from today on Sept. 28.
The mural, which was created by Lorelay Bové, associate production designer on Disney Animation’s “Encanto," features several hidden Mickeys and a nod to the upcoming film "Wish."
Scott Gustin
The artwork will be displayed in the hotel's lobby when it officially opens one month from today on Sept. 28.
The mural, which was created by Lorelay Bové, associate production designer on Disney Animation’s “Encanto," features several hidden Mickeys and a nod to the upcoming film "Wish."
Scott Gustin
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