Category: Disney Parks

Bright suns, Disney Parks Blog fans! I have some very exciting news for all my fellow Batuuans…

Products direct from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will be shipped from the planet of Batuu and available at Star Wars Trading Post in Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort and Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort and online at shopDisney.com for a limited time!

On shopDisney.com, fans can outfit themselves for a galactic adventure at home with garments and gear direct from Black Spire Outfitters, including offerings iconic to both the Jedi as well as the Sith. Fans can complete their looks with mysterious and unique artifacts including legacy lightsabers from Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities beginning on Sept. 28 at 7 a.m. PST.

Fans will also want to stay tuned to shopDisney.com over the next few months for even more products shipping from the planet of Batuu with handcrafted toys and collectibles from Toydarian Toymaker, curious creatures from Bina’s Creature Stall, recruitment gear and supplies from First Order Cargo and even the galaxy’s most indispensable sidekicks from the one and only Droid Depot.

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Visiting Walt Disney World Resort? Even more products including recruitment gear, handcrafted toys and collectibles, curious creatures as well as droids are coming on Sept. 22 to Star Wars Trading Post at Disney Springs!

For those of you in Southern California like myself, a variety of the products above along with legacy lightsabers are also available now at the all-new Star Wars Trading Post at Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort as well! Continue to check Disneyland.com/DTD or the Disneyland app for the latest details, as information is updated often.

As these products make their way to our galaxy over the next few months, we know that travelers who have been to Batuu will love having new ways to collect their very own lightsaber, explore galactic artifacts or bring home curious creatures from across the galaxy.

In celebration of this announcement, I’m excited to announce that, beginning today fans can vote for which legacy lightsaber they would hope to see offered at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities. That’s right, Dok is always looking to expand his offerings and this is your chance to tell us what you hope his next acquistion might be! 

Legacy lightsabers are modeled after the lightsabers of some of the most heroic, iconic, mythical and sinister figures in the Star Wars galaxy. This list includes legends from Luke Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano to Darth Vader and Darth Maul.

Found inside Dok Ondar’s Den of Antiquities, twelve unique legacy lightsabers have been offered to date. Today, you have a chance to share your opinion about what you hope to see added to Dok’s collection! Make your choice from these 6 options, all legendary in their own right — Anakin Skywalker, Kanan Jarrus, Qui-Gon Jinn, Cal Kestis, Ezra Bridger and Lord Corvax.

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So, vote now through Oct. 1 and stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog where we will announce the results next month! ‘Til the spire!

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Filed Under: Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disneyland Park, Disneyland Resort, Downtown Disney District, Walt Disney World Resort, DHS, DL, DLR, DTD, Merchandise, shopDisney, Star Wars, SWGE, WDW

Today, Tokyo Disneyland announced that new attractions, restaurants, and shops will open on September 28 marking the largest expansion of the Park’s history. This large-scale development will stretch across Fantasyland, Tomorrowland and Toontown – three of the seven themed lands in the Park – transforming into new magical experiences for guests three years after breaking ground.

The additions to Fantasyland will bring Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Beauty and the Beast” film to life through the Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast attraction, shops and dining locations. In Tomorrowland, guests will experience the brand new The Happy Ride with Baymax attraction inspired by Disney Animation’s Oscar-winning film, “Big Hero 6” and find new delectable delights at The Big Pop, a specialized popcorn shop. Finally, Toontown will offer a new Disney Character greeting experience called Minnie’s Style Studio.  

They look forward to welcoming guests to this latest area of the Park inviting them to visit to make new and lasting magical memories! 

Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea are owned and operated by Oriental Land Co, Ltd.

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Filed Under: Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo Disney Resort

Want to learn how gorillas form groups and interact? What about how African bull elephants learn from each other? Or maybe you just love animals like we do and want to take a deeper dive into the magic of nature. Well, you’re in luck! We’re excited to share that starting today an all-new, short-form video mini-series “Disney Parks Wild Sights” will debut exclusively in the My Disney Experience app, showcasing the amazing animals that call Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park home. 

Featuring a variety of animals and the dedicated cast members who care for them, “Disney Parks Wild Sights” will take you on a journey to discover more about the diverse wildlife of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. In each episode, you’ll meet a different animal, learn about what makes them unique and hear about the incredible bonds they form with their animal keepers. We can’t wait to introduce you to them!

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We’re always looking to find new and creative ways to share the magic with our guests. Whether it’s using technology like the My Disney Experience or Disneyland mobile apps to make visiting the parks even more fun and memorable or adding unique experiences and educational series like “Disney Parks Wild Sights,” to be enjoyed at home, our guests and fans can now check out so many fun features from wherever they may be.

From learning about the era-specific influences that shaped the world of Disney Parks to exploring Disney history or even virtually visiting destinations around the world, there’s so much to explore with just the tap of your fingers! And “Disney Parks Wild Sights” is just one of the new series that have recently debuted in the My Disney Experience or Disneyland apps.

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In “Destination Disney,” travel to Disney parks and resorts around the world and discover what makes each of them both magically familiar and culturally distinct. Tune in to “Designing Disney Parks” to learn little-known stories about Disney Parks design history and inspiration or “Disney Parks Throwback” to take a trip back in time through Disney Parks history! Check out “Celebrate with Disney Parks” to enjoy highlights from holidays and other dates with stories inspired by our parks, cast members and our guests, and “Disney Date Night” to get some magical inspiration for your next date night or family hang out – with a Disney Parks twist!

To check out “Disney Parks Wild Sights” in the My Disney Experience app, and the other amazing series available in both the My Disney Experience and Disneyland apps, be sure to download these apps from the App Store or Google Play. From an app’s home screen, simply scroll down to check out featured series, and tap “see all” to explore them all. You can also receive weekly alerts for all-new videos by enabling push notifications on your device.

Learn more about gorillas, elephants, zebras and more when “Disney Parks Wild Sights” debuts today and don’t forget to check out the original docuseries from National Geographic, “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom,” on Disney+, starting September 25, for an even closer look at the work and Imagineering that goes into caring for the animals at Walt Disney World Resort. 

Available for iPhone® and Android^TM smartphones.

Message, data and roaming rates may apply. Availability subject to handset limitations, and features may vary by handset, service provider or otherwise. Coverage and app stores not available everywhere. If you’re under 18, get your parents’ permission first. Some app features require separate theme park admission.

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I recently published the Parks Edition of my official Foodie Guide to Fall Treats at Walt Disney World Resort, and now it’s time to announce the yummy fall offerings at our resort hotels and Disney Springs. If you’re a fan of all the exciting autumn eats at our parks, then this list is just for you, because we have even more offerings across property to celebrate the fall season!

These offerings are all available on various dates throughout the fall season, so be sure to take note of which delicious bites you want to try!

You may also see a few spooky merchandise items hiding in these photos. If you’re interested in finding out more info about our seasonal assortment of Halloween-themed merch, check out our recent Disney Parks Blog story with all of the info or visit shopDisney.com.

In addition, keep an eye out for more info on the yummy fall treats available at the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort, coming soon to the Disney Parks Blog! 

Happy Snacking, Disney Foodies! 

WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT HOTELS

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

• Mike Wazowski Dome Cake (Available Sept. 20-Oct. 31 at Capt. Cook’s) – Milk chocolate cake dome with white chocolate icing
• Halloween Minnie Cupcake (Available Sept. 20-Oct. 31 at Capt. Cook’s) – Chocolate cupcake with milk chocolate “rocky road” filling
• Poisoned Apple Cocktail (Available through Nov. 1 at Barefoot Pool Bar) – Vodka, melon liqueur, blue curaçao, and pineapple juice with a novelty glow cube

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort 

• Spooky Rum Punch (Available Through Oct. 31 at Banana Cabana) – Caribbean rum, sour apple liquor, and cranberry juice garnished with a Purple Poison Apple Novelty Glow Cube

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

• Monster Cupcake (Available at Contempo Café Oct. 29-31) – Confetti cupcake filled with candy bar custard and purple buttercream
• Pumpkin Pie Tart (Available at Contempo Café Oct. 26-29) – Pumpkin pie tart with cinnamon whipped cream

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge (All Items Available at Roaring Fork Sept. 27-Oct. 31)

• “Going Batty” Halloween Cupcake – Chocolate cupcake with cookies and cream filling and ganache icing
• Spooky Mickey Brownie – Classic brownie topped with a dark chocolate spider

Disney’s Pop Century Resort

• Pop’s Potion Cocktail (Available through Oct. 31 at Petals Pool Bar) – Coconut rum, melon liqueur, pineapple and orange juice, Sprite, and blue curaçao floater with gummy worm garnish and purple Poison Apple Novelty Glow Cube

Disney’s Old Key West Resort and Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa (All Items Available Oct. 1-Nov. 1)

• Monster Cookie Bag (Available at The Artist’s Palette, Good’s Food To Go, and Conch Flats General Store) – Sweet and salty chocolate chip, pretzel, and candy-filled cookie bites
• Pumpkin Spiced Whoopie Pie (Available at The Artist’s Palette) – Chocolate whoopie pie filled with a pumpkin-spiced marshmallow and garnished with a spider web chocolate decor
• Caramel Cauldron Cupcake (Available at The Artist’s Palette, Good’s Food To Go, and Conch Flats General Store) – Chocolate cupcake filled with a salted caramel buttercream and sauce garnished with chocolate flames and a witch’s broom

Disney’s Riviera Resort – Le Petit Café

• Pumpkin Mousse (Available Sept. 17-Nov. 28 starting at 12pm daily) – Pumpkin mousse with pumpkin cheesecake and autumn-spiced sable
• Jack O Lantern Mousse (Available Oct. 30-31 starting at 12pm daily) – Pumpkin mousse with pumpkin cheesecake and Autumn spiced sable
• Pumpkin Glacé Coffee (Available through Nov. 28) – Frozen blend of coffee, pumpkin purée, and fall spices topped with cinnamon whipped cream and salted caramel crispy pearls

Disney’s BoardWalk – BoardWalk Bakery (All Items Available Oct. 26-Nov. 1)

• Candy Corny Cupcake – Vanilla cupcake filled with white chocolate candy corn mousse and decorated with orange and yellow buttercream swirls, yellow crispy pearls, and a white buttercream ghost
• Ghostly Mickey Brownie – Mickey-shaped brownie topped with chocolate ganache and garnished with meringue ghosts
• Witch’s Mallow-Hat – Breton cookie topped with a marshmallow witch’s hat, coated in dark chocolate, and garnished with Halloween sprinkles

Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club (All Items Available Sept. 22-Oct. 31)

• Tiramisù (Available at The Market at Ale & Compass and Beach Club Marketplace) – Classic tiramisù with coffee flavor, a chocolate pretzel skeleton, and marshmallow skull
• Candy Corn Cupcake (Available at The Market at Ale & Compass and Beach Club Marketplace) – Vanilla cupcake with chocolate Mickey ears
• Pumpkin Whoopie Pie (Available at The Market at Ale & Compass and Beach Club Marketplace) – Pumpkin cake with brown butter cream cheese filling and sprinkles
• Pumpkin Spiced Butter Pecan Shake (Available at Beaches & Cream Soda Shop) – Pumpkin-spiced butter pecan shake with chocolate sauce and orange icing topped with a pumpkin cupcake and decorated with assorted chocolate crispy pearls

DISNEY SPRINGS

Amorette’s Patisserie

• Candle Petit Cake (Available through Nov. 2) – Layers of chocolate biscuit, vanilla chiffon and cookies and cream mousse with a layer of cookie cream
• Halloween Minnie Mousse (Available through Nov. 2) – Carrot cake with pumpkin mousse and marshmallow mousse
• Pumpkin Crème Brûlée (Available through Nov. 27) – Pumpkin custard, leaf cookie, and candied pecans
• Novelty Pumpkin Tire Straw (Available through Nov. 2)

The Ganachery 

• Minnie Frankenstein Piñata (Available through Oct. 31) – Dark 65% chocolate sphere decorated with modeling chocolate and edible “bolts” filled with milk chocolate-covered vanilla bean marshmallows and crispy pearls
• Caramel Ganache Skulls (Available through Oct. 31) – Dark 65% chocolate skulls filled with creamy caramel ganache
• Hot Sipping Chocolate (Available through Nov. 2)
• Pumpkin Spice Latte Ganache Squares (Available through Nov. 2)

AristoCrépes

• Oogie Boogie Worms in Dirt (Available through Nov. 2) – Mint ice cream, chocolate cookie crumbs, and gummy worms
• Bug Juice (Available through Nov. 2) – Vodka, raspberry liqueur, melon liqueur, and blue curaçao with house-made sweet-and-sour and topped with cranberry juice and gummy worms 
• Oogie Boogie Premium Popcorn Bucket

D-Luxe Burger

• Pumpkin Milk Shake (Available Through October) – Vanilla gelato, caramel, pumpkin purée, pumpkin pie baking spices, whipped cream, and pumpkin pie baking spices on top 

Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar

• Poison Apple Glow Cube (Available Through Nov. 2)

The Daily Poutine

• Oktoberfest Poutine (Available through Nov. 1) – Apple whisky with Odwalla Lemonade, caramel, and apple topped with whipped cream and a caramel drizzle

Dockside Margaritas (All Items Available through Nov. 2)

• Black Magic Margarita – Tequila, orange liqueur, house-made sweet-and-sour, and black cherry purée
• Poison Apple Glow Cube 

Outdoor Bars (All Items Available Through Nov. 2)

• Witch Way – Vodka and blue curaçao with pineapple and orange juices 
• Jack-O-Lantern – Rum, dark rum, orange liqueur, lemonade, and orange juice with a float of grenadine
• Shimmery Star Cosmo 
• Tire Pumpkin Novelty Straw

Select Outdoor Vending Locations (All Items Available Through Nov. 2)

• Oogie Boogie Premium Popcorn Bucket
• Halloween Novelty Glow Cubes
• Halloween Novelty Straws
• Mickey Pumpkin Premium Popcorn Bucket
• Halloween Base Popcorn Bucket

From our friends at disneyparks.disney.go.com
Filed Under: Disney Dining, Disney Springs, Hotels & Resorts, Walt Disney World Resort, Dining, WDW

Ahoy, land lubbers! Board yer own pirate ship and set sail for a raucous adventure on Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland park. This attraction takes you through the Golden Age of Piracy where you’ll encounter Captain Barbosa as he searches for Captain Jack Sparrow. In this new Ride & Learn video, keep yer eyes peeled for fun facts that may reveal the schemes of these dreaded band of scoundrels.

Since its debut in 1967, Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland park has transported millions of guests on a swashbuckling adventure. The immersive experience debuted as a technological marvel and storytelling masterpiece and has even inspired a global phenomenon, launching the highly popular film franchise.

Hope you enjoyed this sailing adventure. With International Talk Like a Pirate Day coming up on Saturday, stay tuned for more pirate-themed #DisneyMagicMoments on the Disney Parks Blog. Savvy? 

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Filed Under: Disneyland Park, Disneyland Resort, DLR