This weekend, we’re sharing a new episode of our #DisneyCastLife video series featuring favorite stories of cast members keeping the Disney magic alive at home and in communities.
During the show, we take a look at how cast members are inspiring future magic-makers, chat with ABC News chief meteorologist and New York Times best-selling author, Ginger Zee, on how she and her talented friends, Robert Zepeda from ABC News and Reggie Aqui from ABC 7 San Francisco recreated the “Magic Happens” parade at home – and much more.
For more inspiring #DisneyCastLife stories, follow the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort Ambassador team on Instagram at @WDW.Ambassador and @Disneylandambassador. And be sure to keep checking the Disney Parks Blog for more #DisneyMagicMoments.
by Jimmy Lynett, Cruise Director, Disney Cruise Line
Calling all Disney Cruise Line fans – we are putting you to the test! This new series, “Where can you ‘Sea’ this?” will take a look at some of the details across the Disney Cruise Line fleet to see just how well you know our ships! Dust off your thinking caps and let’s put your eyes to the test with our first picture – we think it’s pretty “sweet!”
Before scrolling any further, do you have any guesses?
If you said Vanellope’s Sweets and Treats on the Disney Dream, you’re right! This sweet shop satisfies the sweet tooth of cruisers of all ages, with handmade gelato and ice cream, an assortment of candy and delectable novelty treats for purchase.
Resembling the whimsical candy land of the Sugar Rush race car game in “Wreck-It Ralph,” the sweet shop’s décor features nods to the film such as Vanellope’s race car, gas pump-style gumball dispensers (featured in our picture today!) and other fun details. Unique design touches bring the experience to life for guests, including an animated leaderboard showcasing the day’s most popular sundaes. Sculptures of King Candy on his winner’s pedestal and Vanellope hanging upside down in the Candy Cane Forest offer fanciful backdrops for family photographs, and a sleeping Sour Bill occasionally wakes from a nap inside a gum ball dispenser to say something sour.
More than 20 gelato and 16 ice cream flavors are served, with different options handcrafted daily. Freshly made whipped cream, sweet sauces and fruit compotes are among the wide selection of toppings. Signature sundaes include Vanellope Von Schweetz’s Race Kart Sundae, served in Vanellope’s very own race car, and Ralph’s Family Challenge Sundae, presented in a trophy cup and made with eight heaping scoops of ice cream, meant for the family to share.
Have you ever been to Vanellope’s Sweets and Treats on the Disney Dream? If so, what’s your favorite treat? If you’re anything like me, you could go for a scoop (or two!) of the peanut butter snickers gelato right about now!
Be sure to keep checking the Disney Parks Blog for our next “Where can you ‘Sea’ this?” challenge and more #DisneyMagicMoments from Disney Cruise Line.
Tune in Sunday, May 3 to Food Network’s ‘Buddy Vs Duff 2’ Finale Challenge inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
by Michael Loughran, Sr Manager – Disney’s Yellow Shoes Creative Group
We’ve got big news for Star Wars fans and cake fans and even bigger news for Star Wars Cakes fans!
Earlier this year, Food Network’s “Buddy Vs Duff 2” final challenge, Buddy “The Cake Boss” and Duff “The Ace of Cakes” Goldman were summoned by stormtroopers from a galaxy far, far away. Kirstin Makela, Art Director with Walt Disney Imagineering, commissioned the award-winning bakers to create their biggest, most elaborate cakes yet to celebrate May the 4th – also known as Star Wars Day.
The judges reveal the winner of this year’s competition inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, hosted by the legendary Billy Dee Williams. Also on hand were Andi Gutierrez and Anthony Carboni from The Star Wars Show, the only monthly 20-minute(ish) look at all-things Star Wars, featuring news, behind-the-scenes features and special guests.
You’ve got to tune in to the 90-minute finale on Food Network Sunday, May 3 at 9pm | 8c to see these galactic, mouthwatering masterpieces!
For this special pre-recorded viewing of “Disney Illuminations” at Disneyland Paris, you’re front and center for the amazing special effects and fireworks at Sleeping Beauty Castle. Prepare to hold your breath and “ahhhh” as the show recreates iconic Disney moments in ways you never thought possible!
We hope you enjoy this virtual viewing of “Disney Illuminations” at Disneyland Paris and it brings a touch of Disney magic to your night. Keep checking back for more #DisneyMagicMoments coming to the Disney Parks Blog.
#DisneyMagicMoments: Check Out the Spectacular Colors of Spring at Disney Parks Around the World
by Thomas Smith, Editorial Content Director, Disney Parks
With the start of May, vibrant colors of spring take center stage at our Disney Parks around the world. Fresh buds bloom and plants take on new life during this magical season.
As part of our #DisneyMagicMoments, we’re sharing a special collection of new and past favorite Disney springtime flowers, topiaries and nature scenes with everyone at home.
Hong Kong Disneyland
Jungle River Cruise
Elephant topiaries at Hong Kong Disneyland
Fairy Tale Forest at Hong Kong Disneyland
Fairy Tale Forest at Hong Kong Disneyland
A journey through the enchanted Fairy Tale Forest and other areas at Hong Kong Disneyland is breathtaking in spring. Fairy Tale Forest is a whimsical garden featuring classic Disney Fairytales as living storybooks.
Disneyland Park
Storybook Land Canal Boats
‘it’s a small world’
Mickey’s Toontown
Pixar Pier
Cars Land
At Disneyland Resort, the flowers are bright and beautiful — from Fantasyland to Cars Land, including a strikingly colorful entrance to Disneyland park. Disneyland Resort President Rebecca Campbell recently snapped the Disney California Adventure park images on her Instagram account.
Shanghai Disney Resort
Shanghai Disney Resort
Shanghai Disney Resort
Nature blooms in vivid color this time of year at Shanghai Disney Resort, as cherry and plum blossoms, apple floral archways, tulips, roses and more transform the landscape into a fantastic natural wonderland.
Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Paris
Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris
At Disneyland Paris, lush, colorful flowers spiral out from the hub of Disneyland Park at the foot of Sleeping Beauty Castle, better known here as Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant.
Even at Walt Disney Studios Park, guests are greeted with lively poppies at the feet of one of only five Partners statues around the world depicting Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse together.
Castaway Cay
And at Castaway Cay, which is reserved exclusively for Disney Cruise Line guests, the island is a Bahamian paradise during spring with stunning plants and trees.
Character Topiaries at Walt Disney World Resort
‘Toy Story’ Topiaries at Walt Disney World Resort
‘Frozen’ Topiary at Walt Disney World Resort
‘The Lion King’ Topiaries at Walt Disney World Resort
Remy Topiary at Walt Disney World Resort
The start of May at Walt Disney World Resort is also when our whimsical character topiaries come to life. The selection of horticulture spring masterpieces at EPCOT usually include new characters and returning favorites.
Cliffs of Moher
This time of year, a favorite Adventures by Disney vacation spot – the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland – will give you goose-bumps with breathtaking flowers in an area of immense natural beauty.
Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa
And at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, the gorgeous landscape is filled with plants and brilliant green trees and offers unforgettable scenes of beauty.
We hope you enjoy this special look at the colors of spring at Disney parks around the world and remember, “The wonders of nature are endless,” Walt Disney. Keep checking back for even more #DisneyMagicMoments coming to the Disney Parks Blog!
