But believe it or not, we spotted some Splash Mountain merch on display at World of Disney today — or DID WE???
While Splash Mountain merch has log-flumed out the door and is no longer available on Disney’s website, we couldn’t believe our eyes when we noticed this Br’er Rabbit Park Pal was just STILL chillin’ at Disney Springs this morning!
Park Pals Display
He kind of camouflaged in with the rest of the Park Pals, so somehow he’s slipped by unnoticed! They actually had several in stock!
Br’er Rabbit Park Pal
We hung the Br’er Rabbit Park Pal back up and turned our attention elsewhere for a second. And when we turned around, can you guess what happened?
Park Pals Display
The Br’er Rabbit Park Pals had vanished without a trace! We actually saw guests grabbing a few by the handful! We checked back later this afternoon and his spot had quietly been replaced with a stack of Pascals! While it’s not impossible to find Splash Mountain merch still out in the wild, you’ll have to act FAST!
Do you own any Park Pals? Tell us which ones you have in the comments below!
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Starbucks recently debuted a new Guava Passionfruit drink — and we had to give this pretty pink drink a try!
Starbucks in Disney Springs
While walking around Disney Springs, sometimes we need a cool beverage to keep us refreshed. And we’ve tried all kinds of fun, summery drinks at Starbucks, like the Campfire Cold Brew and Picnic Punch!
We stopped by Starbucks in Disney Springs for a drink this afternoon, and we noticed a sign advertising three new beverages made with coconut milk. We’ve already tasted the Pineapple Matcha Drink and Golden Ginger Drink, so we had to give the Guava Passionfruit Drink a try!
Starbucks Sign
The drink is made with coconut milk and a guava juice blend with notes of, passionfruit, pineapple, and ginger. It’s hand-shaken with ice to make it as cool as possible on these hot, sunny days!
Pink Guava Passionfruit Drink
If you like the taste of coconut milk, you’ll love this drink! It had a nice, creamy consistency, and the flavors blend really well together! We would definitely order this refreshing treat again!
Have you tried these coconut milk drinks at Starbucks? Which is your favorite? Let us know below!
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And to get Disney and sports fans extra-fired up out the 88 “seeding games” (you can view the full schedule here) ESPN has just shared some fun logos we think you’ll enjoy!
@pkairdesigns, an artist and self-proclaimed “sneakerhead” has decided to make a few new “Disney-fied” logos for the visiting NBA teams! ESPN scooped them up and added them to their Insta today including this adorable Utah Jazz logo featuring Pluto jammin’ on a saxophone!
The Denver Nuggets logo has also been doctored up — with DOC! We love how the artist also added the Seven Dwarfs to the side of the mountain! Does this mean the players might be singing “Hi-Ho, Hi-Ho, it’s off to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex we go?”
It looks like another Toy Story character has been drafted. Toronto Raptors has a reimagined logo featuring Rex! Must be hard to dribble with such tiny arms!
The Portland Trail Blazers will be putting on their super suits soon. How awesome would it be if they actually added The Incredibles on their jerseys?! Pretty incredible if you ask us!
We gotta say, we thought the best thing we could hope to see when we found out the NBA would be playing the rest of its games at Disney World was Mickey Mouse wearing some sweatbands and a pair of basketball shorts — which, btw, we’re still hoping to see!
But we love seeing what this artist has come up with so far! Here’s hoping they have a few more Disney design ideas up their sleeve for the rest of the NBA team logos!
Which teams’ logo is your favorite? Cast your vote in the comments below!
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One of my all-time favorite moments of any Disney attraction happens aboard Seven Dwarfs Mine Train inside Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida … but more on that in a moment.
This rustic mine train in New Fantasyland takes you inside the world of the classic Disney film “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” With your creaky cart teetering back and forth, you feel the wind on your face as you navigate dips and turns before eventually arriving at the lovable dwarfs’ mine.
As you chug through the cavern, you get to see them at work (most of them, anyway … looking at you, Sleepy!), collecting colorful gems. And then as you reach the bottom of an incline leading out of the mine, all the dwarfs’ voices coalesce to sing their famous “Heigh-ho!” chorus. It is such a beautiful moment that literally surrounds you, their voices echoing off the walls and seemingly buoying your train up the climb out of the mine. It gives me chills every time.
In this new “Ride & Learn” video, whistle while you work on discovering all sorts of fascinating facts about Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, one of the most popular attractions in all of Walt Disney World Resort. I’m looking forward to experiencing it again in person real soon when Magic Kingdom Park begins its phased reopening July 11.
And for more #DisneyMagicMoments like this one, be sure to keep checking back with us here at the Disney Parks Blog!
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In this week’s “Better Know an Attraction” series, we’ll be taking a close look at a Fantasyland classic, Pinocchio’s Daring Journey. Read on for more!
Pinocchio’s Daring Journey is one of those classic Disneyland Fantasyland dark rides, where you travel along a twisting and turning path through scenes following Pinocchio as he tries to make his way home.
Where is Pinocchio’s Daring Journey?
Pinocchio’s Daring Journey is in the heart of Fantasyland on the left as you pass through the castle.
Pinocchio’s Daring Journey History
Pinocchio’s Daring Journey opened on May 23, 1983 (though it frankly feels much older). It replaced the Mickey Mouse Club Theater, which had previously occupied that space.
What You Need to Know About the Pinocchio’s Daring Journey Queue
The queue for Pinocchio’s Daring Journey is an unremarkable series of switchbacks. The entire queue is indoors but open to the outside, i.e., it’s not air conditioned. The queue cannot accommodate wheelchairs and ECVs, so guests using those can need to enter through the exit.
What is the Ride Experience Like for Pinocchio’s Daring Journey?
Pinocchio’s Daring Journey follows the formula used by most Fantasyland dark rides, where you’ll travel along a twisting, winding path through 3D scenes documenting Pinocchio’s adventures. The ride can be jerky, but should not present motion or other issues for most guests. The attraction does include some darkness, loud noises, and scary elements that could frighten some smaller children.
What are the Ride Vehicles Like for Pinocchio’s Daring Journey?
Pinocchio’s Daring Journey puts guests in vehicles designed to look like wooden carts, which are carved with characters from the classic story like Jiminy Cricket and Figaro.
What You Need to Know About Accessibility for Pinocchio’s Daring Journey
Guests do need to be able to transfer into the ride vehicle to be able to ride Pinocchio’s Daring Journey. Guests in wheelchairs and ECVs should enter through the exit where you will be directed by a cast member for further boarding instructions. Captioning and audio descriptions are available.
What You Need to Know About Health and Safety Warnings for Pinocchio’s Daring Journey
Pinocchio’s Daring Journey does not carry any special safety warnings and is intended to be appropriate for all audiences. The ride does contain some darkness and loud noises that may frighten some small children.
What are the Height Restrictions for Pinocchio’s Daring Journey?
There are no height restrictions for Pinocchio’s Daring Journey, but guests under 7 must be accompanied by someone 14 or older.
Does Pinocchio’s Daring Journey Offer FastPass?
No.
Does Weather Affect Pinocchio’s Daring Journey?
The attraction is indoors and will run rain or shine. The queue is “indoors” but it’s open to the elements and can get hot when it’s particularly hot out. With that said, the wait is typically not overly long, so it’s rarely an issue.
What’s the Best Time of Day to Experience Pinocchio’s Daring Journey?
Pinocchio’s Daring Journey is a minor attraction, and even on the busiest days, it’s rare for the wait to exceed a half hour. The apex of the day between noon and 4 or so should still be avoided to minimize your wait, but this should not be the attraction you’re running to first thing. Expected wait times on a crowd-level basis are noted here, but be sure to check out the expected wait time for the date you intend to be there.
Do you enjoy Pinocchio’s Daring Journey? Is it on your short list, or your skip list? Let us know in the comments!
