Disney News, Discussion & an Element of Fun - 2023 Edition

[HokieRaven5]

Walt Disney World Menu Update

 

[Smugpugmug]

The Hatbox ghost delays make no sense. Could they not find a long enough extension cord to plug him in??It's a freaking lawn decoration.

Well, they didn't specify that he'd materialize in November 2023. They could use him to get people to book trips for November 2024

/joking obviously

 

[zebrastreyepz]

I saw that article. Seriously, what is wrong with people?

I think so much of this is to try and create viral videos these days. I think a lot of the "fights" are staged for this reason, as well.

 

[The Foolish Mortal]

I think so much of this is to try and create viral videos these days. I think a lot of the "fights" are staged for this reason, as well.

I know! I'm getting super famous starting all these fights with those dumb international dolls! Why do you think that one WDW hula girl doesn't really swivel her hips anymore? She hasn't walked right since I took out her knee on youtube

 

[HokieRaven5]

Some ticket categories sold out for Christmas Day and New Year's Eve at Walt Disney World

Theme park tickets are no longer available for Christmas Day on December 25 at Magic Kingdom and New Year's Eve on December 31 at either EPCOT or Magic Kingdom.

Reservations are also now unavailable for Resort hotel guests for Magic Kingdom on December 25 and 31, and for EPCOT on December 31.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Latest look at the Disney Vacation Club tower construction site at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

 

[wabbott]

https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/dont-miss-jock-lindseys-holiday-hangar-bar-at-disney-springs/

Don’t Miss Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Hangar Bar at Disney Springs​

By Jackie Gailey - November 28, 2023 |Walt Disney World News

From now through January 1, 2024, Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar in Disney Springs has transformed into Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Hangar Bar and is all decked out for the holidays. It’s an experience you don’t want to miss if you’ll be visiting Walt Disney World. The family-friendly waterfront outpost has the most fantastic Indiana Jones vibe and serves “casual fare with a daring flair and rare cocktail concoctions” year-round. During the holiday season, the limited-time menu is off the charts, with a taste of something for everyone in the family.



First, let’s peek at the decorations you’ll see inside. It’s just incredible, and there is so much to look at! Every nook and cranny is bursting with holiday cheer making a great backdrop for all the photos you’re bound to take while inside.
Now, let’s look at the specialty beverages on the menu. You’ll notice that some of these items will be available until January 13, 2024!

• Post-flight “Milk” and Cookies with Coquito: Bourbon-eggnog snowflake cookie, gingerbread reindeer cookie filled with dulce de leche, chocolate-peppermint Christmas tree cookie and coquito with Bacardí Rum (New) (Available Nov. 9 through Dec. 31)
• Hot Chocolate Grail Flight: Spiced Caramel with Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum, Cookies ‘n Cream with white chocolate and Stoli Vanil Vodka, Peppermint with Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur and Bols Crème de Menthe White Liqueur (Available Nov. 9 through Jan. 13)
• Eternal Snowfall: St. Augustine Cane Vodka, St. Augustine Gin, Tippler’s Orange Liqueur, Siesta Key Silver Rum, chipotle pineapple syrup, and sour mix topped with a float of Bols Blue Curaçao Liqueur and garnished with a snowflake sugar piece and lemon wheel (New) (Available Nov. 9 through Dec. 31)
• Jock’s Holiday Martini: Frangelico Liqueur, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur, hazelnut syrup, and half and half sprinkled with cinnamon and garnished with star anise (New) (Available Nov. 9 through Jan. 13)
• Merry Margarita: Lunazul Reposado Tequila, Domain de Canton Ginger Liqueur, lime and pear juices, cinnamon syrup, and hibiscus syrup garnished with a holiday sugar piece and lime wedge (New) (Available Nov. 9 through Jan. 13)
• Holiday Cherry Cocktail: Stoli Vanil Vodka, Heering Cherry Liqueur, simple syrup, and red cranberry juice with edible glitter and garnished with a cherry (New) (Available Nov. 9 through Jan. 13)
• Ginger Mule: Frangelico Liqueur and Stoli Vanil Vodka topped with Fever-Tree Ginger Beer and garnished with a cinnamon stick and cranberries (New) (Available Nov. 9 through Jan. 13)

There is no shortage of holiday bites on the menu this year, with some new items as well. Take a look at the delicious-sounding dishes that are being offered.

• Jock’s Famous Pigs in the Blanket: Debreziner sausage, puff pastry, and cranberry mustard sauce (New) (Available Nov. 9 through Dec. 30)
• O’ Ham N’ Cheese Trees: Puff pastry, Pitt ham, cheddar cheese, garlic herb butter, and sugar plum jam (New) (Available Nov. 9 through Dec. 30)
• Cranberry Barbeque Meatballs: All-beef meatball, cranberry barbecue sauce, orange goat cheese, granny smith apple, spiced walnuts, orange supremes, and crispy basil (New) (Available Nov. 9 through Dec. 30)
• Naughty or Nice Deviled Eggs: Crispy Ham and Sweet Honey Glazed (Nice) or Spicy Honey Glazed (Naughty)
• Here We Come A-Croquetting: Turkey croquettes, sweet potato purée, bacon-cranberry jam, turkey gravy, and herbed gremolata (Available Nov. 9 through Dec. 31)

Will you be making a stop here this holiday season?

 

[HokieRaven5]

Downtown Disney Decorated for the Holiday Season

 

[HokieRaven5]

10 ‘Frozen’ Walt Disney World Photo Ops with Disney PhotoPass Service
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Frozen,” today I’m highlighting 10 fun “Frozen” photo ops at Walt Disney World Resort worth melting for that you can capture with Disney PhotoPass Service.

Hoo-hoo! Let’s start with one of the newest photo ops. Inside the Wandering Reindeer in EPCOT’s Norway pavilion, Oaken has recently set up Wandering Oaken’s Pop-up Portraits (and Sauna)! This new Disney PhotoPass Studio is staffed with photographers who are ready to capture a flurry of photos. Whether you love “Frozen” or just want to cool off, everyone is welcome to stop by.

If you enjoy the studio royal treatment, drift over to the Disney Springs Marketplace where a (virtual) winter wonderland awaits. This Disney PhotoPass Studio offers many themed virtual backdrops, including one inspired by “Frozen.” Its gates are open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and no reservations are required.

If visiting Arendelle virtually just isn’t enough, the next right thing is to set sail to the world of “Frozen” onboard Frozen Ever After at EPCOT! Disney PhotoPass Service will capture your photo onboard the attraction so you never have to let go of the memory. For more information about your attraction photo experience at Walt Disney World Resort, clickhere.

You can capture five “Frozen” Magic Shots around Walt Disney World, including our newest Magic Shot featuring Olaf doing what frozen things do in fall. Just smile and pose and our Disney PhotoPass photographers will do the rest.

If meeting actual real live people is more your thing, your favorite “Frozen” friends are waiting for you! Be the picture of sophisticated grace when you capture photos meeting Anna and Elsa at EPCOT or chill out with Olaf at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

To have the snow go on no matter where you are at Walt Disney World Resort, check out two of our Disney PhotoPass Lenses in the My Disney Experience app. Like all of our Lenses, they’re available exclusively to Annual Passholders, Cast Members, and those who purchase Disney Genie+ service.*

 

[HokieRaven5]

Disneyland Announces SoCal Ticket Offer for First Half of 2024

The Disneyland Resort is announcing a special ticket offer, where eligible guests may experience the magic of Disneyland park or Disney California Adventure park for as low as $75 per day on select days for a limited time with the purchase of a three-day, one-park per day weekday ticket, subject to park reservations. These multi-day tickets, which are a terrific value, go on sale Dec. 5, 2023, for visits Jan. 2 through June 2, 2024, so you may join us again and again to experience new and timeless Disney stories, and create wonderful memories with your family and friends!

If you’re from outside the Southern California area, keep reading for more special offers below that you may be able to take advantage of for your visits in 2024!

Disneyland Ticket Deals in 2024​

From winter into spring, it’s a great time to visit the Happiest Place on Earth and smile from ear to ear enjoying world-class service, signature entertainment day and night, beloved Disney characters, fun foods and festivals, heartwarming classic attractions and thrilling adventures.
Southern California residents, since Disneyland Resort is close to your own backyard, this three-day ticket can be spread out on separate dates for you to make the most of these seasons! No two visits are the same, so you may delight in distinctly Disney experiences time after time. Upgrades such as a Park Hopper ticket or adding the Disney Genie+ service are available at the time of purchase.

And for families to enjoy a great value, we recently announced a new, limited-time ticket offer just for kids as low as $50 per day, along with several ways to plan and save on your next visit. This special offer is valid for children ages 3-9 and is on sale now for visits Jan. 8 – March 10, 2024, subject to park reservation availability.

 

[starlite_]

Disneyland Announces SoCal Ticket Offer for First Half of 2024

The Disneyland Resort is announcing a special ticket offer, where eligible guests may experience the magic of Disneyland park or Disney California Adventure park for as low as $75 per day on select days for a limited time with the purchase of a three-day, one-park per day weekday ticket, subject to park reservations. These multi-day tickets, which are a terrific value, go on sale Dec. 5, 2023, for visits Jan. 2 through June 2, 2024, so you may join us again and again to experience new and timeless Disney stories, and create wonderful memories with your family and friends!

If you’re from outside the Southern California area, keep reading for more special offers below that you may be able to take advantage of for your visits in 2024!

Disneyland Ticket Deals in 2024​

From winter into spring, it’s a great time to visit the Happiest Place on Earth and smile from ear to ear enjoying world-class service, signature entertainment day and night, beloved Disney characters, fun foods and festivals, heartwarming classic attractions and thrilling adventures.
Southern California residents, since Disneyland Resort is close to your own backyard, this three-day ticket can be spread out on separate dates for you to make the most of these seasons! No two visits are the same, so you may delight in distinctly Disney experiences time after time. Upgrades such as a Park Hopper ticket or adding the Disney Genie+ service are available at the time of purchase.

And for families to enjoy a great value, we recently announced a new, limited-time ticket offer just for kids as low as $50 per day, along with several ways to plan and save on your next visit. This special offer is valid for children ages 3-9 and is on sale now for visits Jan. 8 – March 10, 2024, subject to park reservation availability.

I'll be eagerly awaiting the small print to see if it applies to my family

 

[HokieRaven5]

I'll be eagerly awaiting the small print to see if it applies to my family

From the Disney Parks Blog

*Offer valid only for Southern California residents within ZIP codes 90000- 93599; proof of eligible residency, including valid government-issued photo ID, is required for purchase and admission. Tickets expire 6/2/24 and are not valid before 1/2/24. Tickets may be used on nonconsecutive days. Monday through Thursday tickets are blocked out every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during the ticket validity period. Each day of use constitutes one full day of use. May purchase up to 5 tickets per eligible person per day with valid ID. Tickets are nonrefundable, may not be sold or transferred for commercial use and exclude activities/events separately priced. Offer may not be combined with other ticket discounts or promotions. Subject to restrictions and change or cancellation without notice. Sales may be paused from time to time or terminated at any time.

 

[starlite_]

From the Disney Parks Blog

*Offer valid only for Southern California residents within ZIP codes 90000- 93599; proof of eligible residency, including valid government-issued photo ID, is required for purchase and admission. Tickets expire 6/2/24 and are not valid before 1/2/24. Tickets may be used on nonconsecutive days. Monday through Thursday tickets are blocked out every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during the ticket validity period. Each day of use constitutes one full day of use. May purchase up to 5 tickets per eligible person per day with valid ID. Tickets are nonrefundable, may not be sold or transferred for commercial use and exclude activities/events separately priced. Offer may not be combined with other ticket discounts or promotions. Subject to restrictions and change or cancellation without notice. Sales may be paused from time to time or terminated at any time.

Thanks! I didn't think to check there.

 

[Smugpugmug]

Time is ticking for the Hatbox Ghost to materialize....

 

[HokieRaven5]

Time is ticking for the Hatbox Ghost to materialize....

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[HokieRaven5]

Bayou Transformation Continues in Frontierland at Magic Kingdom

 

[HokieRaven5]

Disney CEO Bob Iger will host a 'Town Hall' to discuss 'future building opportunities'

Disney CEO Bob Iger will host a Town Hall session with Cast Members on November 28, 2023, to discuss the "company's many recent achievements and future building opportunities."

Iger will be joined at the Town Hall by the four Disney segment Chairmen - Alan Bergman, Josh D'Amaro, Jimmy Pitaro, and Dana Walden.

In a memo to employees, Iger said, "As I reflect on the immense progress we've made this year and look ahead to the many opportunities before us, I'm grateful to all of you - the people of this great company - for the tremendous work you do each and every day to ensure we continue delivering incredible entertainment for our audiences, guests, and fans all over the world."

The virtual Town Hall will be held on November 28 at 9:00AM PT / 12:00PM ET, where David Muir from ABC News will moderate.

Nothing new or noteworthy about the town hall from anyone reporting on Disney.

“The town hall lasted roughly an hour. No news and no employee Q&A this time around - which is unfortunate.”

Scott gustin

 

[HokieRaven5]

World Celebration Gardens, ‘Walt the Dreamer’ Statue Debut Dec. 5 at EPCOT

In celebration of Walt Disney’s birthday on Dec. 5, guests visiting EPCOT will be able to visit Dreamers Point in the newly-opened World Celebration neighborhood and see our company’s original dreamer in a completely new light. Everyone is invited to imagine alongside Walt himself and look out over World Celebration Gardens together.

This new statue, entitled “Walt the Dreamer,” represents Walt later in his life when he was dreaming up the overall Florida Project and the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. He sits with a sense of fulfillment, enjoying the beauty of his realized dream: a park that represents pure optimism and truly celebrates the magic of possibility.




This new statue of Walt is one of many areas to visit as a part of World Celebration Gardens where guests will be able to relax, unwind, and connect – to EPCOT, to nature and to each other. Each of the gardens found in the center of World Celebration, including Dreamers Point, will connect back to the areas surrounding them, drawing on the architectural legacy of EPCOT, modern lighting elements and a variety of natural textures.

 

[Genie+]

World Celebration Gardens, ‘Walt the Dreamer’ Statue Debut Dec. 5 at EPCOT

In celebration of Walt Disney’s birthday on Dec. 5, guests visiting EPCOT will be able to visit Dreamers Point in the newly-opened World Celebration neighborhood and see our company’s original dreamer in a completely new light. Everyone is invited to imagine alongside Walt himself and look out over World Celebration Gardens together.

This new statue, entitled “Walt the Dreamer,” represents Walt later in his life when he was dreaming up the overall Florida Project and the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. He sits with a sense of fulfillment, enjoying the beauty of his realized dream: a park that represents pure optimism and truly celebrates the magic of possibility.

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This new statue of Walt is one of many areas to visit as a part of World Celebration Gardens where guests will be able to relax, unwind, and connect – to EPCOT, to nature and to each other. Each of the gardens found in the center of World Celebration, including Dreamers Point, will connect back to the areas surrounding them, drawing on the architectural legacy of EPCOT, modern lighting elements and a variety of natural textures.

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He looks good sitting on a bench. Can’t wait to take pics sitting alongside

 

[HokieRaven5]

He looks good sitting on a bench. Can’t wait to take pics sitting alongside

Plus you have the nods to what was the original dream for EPCOT behind him on the wall as he looks out on what EPCOT is today.