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#Halfway2Halloween: Where Can You ‘Sea’ It?

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Fri, May 15, 2020

#Halfway2Halloween: Where Can You ‘Sea’ It?

by , Cruise Director, Disney Cruise Line

Disney Parks Blog Where Can You “Sea” It? #Halfway2Halloween Edition

#Halfway2Halloween has arrived and we have a mystery graphic that may stump you! Can you get to the root of this grinning portrait?

Scroll down to find the answer.

If you guessed the Pumpkin Tree aboard the Disney Dream, you are spot-on! This wooded creature is part of a very special collection of enchanted trees that adorn the Disney Cruise Line ships during Halloween on the High Seas.

Every year, from early September through October, the entire Disney fleet transforms into a ghoulish wonderland filled with frightfully fun events and activities, special decorations, unique menu items and themed parties. During these special voyages, each ship boasts a signature Pumpkin Tree in the atrium. On a special evening, a storytelling caretaker enlists families to help ignite a magical transformation of the tree.

Check out this video to discover the story behind the Pumpkin Trees and their names:

Keep checking the Disney Parks Blog for our next “Where can you ‘Sea’ this?” challenge and more #DisneyMagicMoments from Disney Cruise Line.

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#DisneyMagicMoments: Dress Up and Join Our #Halfway2Halloween Costume Challenge

From our friends at disneyparks.disney.go.com

Thu, May 14, 2020

#DisneyMagicMoments: Dress Up and Join Our #Halfway2Halloween Costume Challenge

by , Editorial Content Director, Disney Parks

Disney Parks Blog Halfway 2 Halloween Costume Challenge - Tag 3 friends to share the fun

Having just passed the halfway mark to Halloween, Disneyland Resort Ambassador Justin Rapp caught our attention today with a fun #Halfway2Halloween Instagram post dressed as Captain Hook.

Justin also challenged his friends to share their favorite #Halfway2Halloween costumes- and they’re Spook-tacular!

Lifestyle influencer Courtney Quinn @colormemagic, who is known for her videos that combine colorful fashion with storytelling, accepted the challenge with a series of bewitching #Halfway2Halloween looks.

The Walt Disney World Ambassador team also accepted Justin’s challenge and added to the fun with some past Disney-inspired costumes for Halloween.

Disney Cast Member Liz Stowell, who makes her amazing Halloween-inspired costumes by hand, shared a few fun homemade Disney outfits for the challenge.

And Disney Cast Member Courtnee Collier joined the #Halfway2Halloween costume challenge with a treasured family memory dressed as favorite characters from “The Little Mermaid.”

We also have some more #Halfway2Halloween costume inspiration from our friends at Radio Disney. 

LIVE with Kelly and Ryan Halloween Costumes

And here’s some more costume inspiration from our friends at “LIVE with Kelly and Ryan!”

Now, it’s your turn to DRESS UP!  Share a past family costume memory or have everyone dress up and create a new one for the challenge. And then show us your creations with #DisneyMagicMoments and #Halfway2Halloween.

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#DisneyMagicMoments: Join Us for Day of Disney Magic to Celebrate #Halfway2Halloween

From our friends at disneyparks.disney.go.com

Thu, May 14, 2020

#DisneyMagicMoments: Join Us for Day of Disney Magic to Celebrate #Halfway2Halloween

by , Editorial Content Director, Disney Parks

#Halfway2Halloween

Having recently reached the halfway point to Halloween, we’ve decided to celebrate the milestone with a surprise daylong #Halfway2Halloween takeover featuring The Dapper Dans, bewitchingly wondrous recipes, DIY projects and other not-so-scary offerings for everyone to enjoy at home!

Our day of spook-tacular #DisneyMagicMoments begins tomorrow, May 15! Here’s a peek at what’s to come.

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#DisneyMagicMoments: Adventures at Home – South Africa


From our friends at disneyparks.disney.go.com

Wed, May 13, 2020

#DisneyMagicMoments: Adventures at Home – South Africa

by , Public Relations Director, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney and Disney Vacation Club

Adventures by Disney Adventures at Home Kit - South Africa Edition

We continue bringing you the magic of Adventures by Disney with our “Adventures at Home” series, featuring customized at-home itineraries inspired by some of our most popular destinations.

Today’s adventure is inspired by our South Africa itinerary. Gather your crew, put on your best photo-safari gear and get ready to virtually experience the wildlife, cultures and flavors of the African continent.

1. Gear up!

Wondering what to wear for this expedition? Odds are that your closet has great options to get your family ready for adventure. You could try the relaxed elegance of safari chic, the untamed stylings of animal prints or the lively look of cultural-inspired fashions.

2. Get in the spirit of Africa!

The Disney library has a great collection of titles that bring to life the sights and sounds of Africa. We created a Playlist with a little bit of everything: vintage, animated, live action, full feature or documentary. All available on Disney+.

  • True-Life Adventures: The African Lion (1955)
  • The Lion King (1994)
  • The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride (1998)
  • The Lion King 1½ (2004)
  • Disney Nature: African Cats (2011)
  • The Lion King (2019)
  • Disney Nature: Elephant (2020)
3. Adventures by Disney – Draw it! South Africa Edition

The Adventure by Disney guides are entertaining royalty, you can always count on them to keep everyone in the family engaged. For today’s virtual adventure, we have a game that will put your artistic abilities to the test: Adventures by Disney – Draw it! Africa Edition.

Just get the family together, print this game guide and get ready to have a wild time!

March Magic 2016 Bracket

4. Dinner on the savanna!
Spicy Durban-Style Chicken

I bet you’ll be as hungry as a lion after a game of Adventures by Disney – Draw It! Our friends at Disney Family shared a Spicy Durban-Style Chicken recipe to bring African-inspired flavors right into your home. This curry-style recipe is a great introduction to South African Indian cuisine.

5. What’s for dessert?
Lion Paw Print Cookies

Gather the herd, head to the kitchen and get ready to put your best paw forward as you prepare these delicious Lion Paw Print Cookies, courtesy of  Disney Family.

Stay tuned to Disney Parks Blog for even more #DisneyMagicMoments and experience the magic of Disney wherever you may be.

See ya next time, adventurers!

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#DisneyMagicMoments: Journey to the ‘Top of the World’ with Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Wed, May 13, 2020

#DisneyMagicMoments: Journey to the ‘Top of the World’ with Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

by , Managing Editor, Walt Disney World Resort Public Relations

Expedition Everest at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Looming over Disney’s Animal Kingdom stands a massive, snow-capped mountain that beckons adventurers and thrill-seekers brave enough to attempt a journey to the “top of the world.” Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain is an iconic attraction at Walt Disney World Resort, and today we’re inviting you to take a virtual ride on this fantastic and foreboding coaster in our newest “Ride & Learn” video.

You’ll find Everest in the Asia section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. At the base of the mountain is the office for Himalayan Escapes, the travel company that brings curious tourists to the mountain’s peak aboard a special train. As you make your way toward the train, you see the results of past excursions and begin to understand what awaits you – most notably rumors of a ferocious beast lurking somewhere in the mountain …

It’s at this point we join our virtual ride, where you’ll learn more about Expedition Everest and how it was created. I love that this particular trip takes place at night – my preferred time of day to experience this amazing attraction. So gather your courage, hold on tight and conquer this mountain once and for all … and be sure to keep a close eye out for more #DisneyMagicMoments like this one in the future!