Celebrate ‘Frozen 2’ at Epcot on November 22, 2019!

Check out the brand-new trailer for Frozen 2 now, and see the film in theaters November 22. Why was Elsa born with magical powers? What truths about the past await Elsa as she ventures into the unknown to the enchanted forests and dark seas beyond Arendelle?

If you are fans of “Frozen”, you're in for a cool time! you are invited to celebrate “Frozen 2” at Epcot® with all-new experiences starting on Nov. 22, 2019. 

You can kick off the day by stopping at Royal Sommerhus located in the Norway pavilion at Epcot to visit Anna and Elsa, who will be celebrating their new epic adventure. Both Anna and Elsa will have new looks inspired by “Frozen 2.”

Debuting that day at The Fjording Shop, you will have the opportunity to purchase brand new Elsa and Anna costumes for kids inspired by “Frozen 2.”  

An all-new treat will debut at Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe. Indulge in a cupcake filled with chocolate buttercream decorated with fire frosting and topped off with a white chocolate Bruni!  Treats inspired by “Frozen 2” unique to this location are also available.     

The fun doesn’t stop there! You will encounter other warm surprises exclusively available on Nov. 22, 2019 at Epcot.  

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More Mobile Ordering Options at Walt Disney World Resort!

Did you know the mobile order service is now available at more than 35 locations throughout the Walt Disney World® Resort theme parks, Disney Springs® and select Disney Resort hotels?

This popular service, available through the My Disney Experience app*, allows you to order ahead from wherever they happen to be and pick up food and beverages at your convenience – from DOLE Whip at Magic Kingdom® Park to Blue Milk at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios® and even some of our new, flavorful plant-based dishes. If you purchased a package with a Disney dining plan, they can also redeem their meal and snack credits directly through the service.

Over the past several months, they have expanded the mobile order service to even more Disney Resort hotel dining locations, including Capt. Cook’s at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, The Artist’s Palette at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, the Riverside Mill Food Court at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside, and Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. With these latest additions, the service is now available at 14 Disney Resort hotels, a great option whether you are looking to start your day with Mickey Waffles or enjoy dinner and dessert after returning from a fun-filled day at the parks.

So, if you are ready to spend less time waiting and more time playing, be sure to use the mobile order service during your next Disney visit!

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Epcot International Festival of the Arts Returns to Epcot Jan. 17-Feb. 24, 2020

The annual Epcot® International Festival of the Arts at Walt Disney World® Resort invites Guests to immerse themselves in the visual, culinary and performing arts in ways that only Disney can offer, including live concerts and art performances, workshops, art signings and much more. Today, we’re happy to share that this popular festival will return to the park Jan. 17-Feb. 24, 2020.

One highlight of the festival is the Disney on Broadway Concert Series, in which Disney on Broadway stars pair up to perform their favorite songs from award-winning productions at the America Gardens Theatre. We’re happy to confirm that the Disney on Broadway Concert Series will again return to the park nightly during the festival. 

As previously announced, the new “Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along” will debut in January 2020 in the France pavilion in addition to Impressions de France. This new sing-along adventure is directed by Don Hahn, producer of both the animated and live-action versions of this tale as old as time. “Canada Far and Wide in Circle-Vision 360” will debut in January 2020 in the Canada pavilion with new scenes and a new story. The Land pavilion will welcome a new film, “Awesome Planet,” in January 2020 showcasing the beauty, diversity and dynamic story of the planet.

You will be able to cap off your day by taking in the new nighttime show “Epcot Forever,” which debuts Oct. 1, 2019. The show will be an all-new spectacle of fireworks, music, lighting, lasers and choreographed special-effect kites that will take guests on a journey through the past, present and future of Epcot. Before this amazing new show debuts, don’t forget to bid a fond farewell to “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” before it closes on Sept. 30, 2019.

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Mobile Order Arriving at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge!

Great news for all fans heading to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World Resort – the mobile order service is now available at select food and beverage locations within the newest galactic land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®.

Starting this week, you can save time and skip the line to order their food at three new locations in Batuu using their My Disney Experience app.

The newest locations accepting mobile orders in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge include the Milk Stand and Ronto Roasters, which start today, and Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo starting tomorrow, Sept. 6, 2019.

Using the My Disney Experience app, you can easily browse menus to order ahead from wherever they happen to be. Upon arriving at the restaurant or food location, you can just tap “I’m Here” in the app and head to the designated pick-up counter where Cast Members will deliver your food. It’s a great way for you to save time to enjoy all there is to see and do during your visit to Batuu.

Please note that using the mobile order service does not guarantee entry to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.

Ordering amazing meals ahead like Yobshrimp Noodle Salad, Smoked Kaadu Ribs, Ronto Wrap, or Blue Milk (or Green Milk!) is now as easy as just a few taps in the My Disney Experience app.

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New Holiday Fireworks for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party!

This holiday season, the skies above Magic Kingdom® Park will sparkle to life like never before during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party with the debut of an all-new fireworks show that can be enjoyed across the park!  

Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks show, hosted by the one-and-only Minnie Mouse, will celebrate the magic of Christmas with medleys of beloved holiday songs, from “Joy to the World” and “Deck the Halls” to “Up on the House Top” and “We Wish You A Merry Christmas.”  The holiday music will evoke heartfelt moments of home and family, as well as the festive fun of the season before an incredible finale you won’t want to miss.

You will be able to see the fireworks show during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party on select nights Nov. 8-Dec. 22, 2019.   And if they're looking for an extra magical way to celebrate the brand new show in its first year, our fireworks dessert parties are the perfect option! You can add on this experience to enjoy treats, including chocolate-dipped strawberries, cupcakes, ice cream, seasonal fruits, cheeses and other festive favorites while taking advantage of dedicated, dazzling views of the show.

Along with our new show, each of this year’s 23 nights of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party will feature performances of Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas and Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration stage show.  And during A Frozen Holiday Wish stage show, Queen Elsa will magically transform Cinderella Castle with glistening ice.  

During Party nights, your Clients can also experience select rides and attractions (including the “Jingle Cruise”), savor complimentary treats, discover event-exclusive merchandise, delight to a magical “snowfall” in Main Street, U.S.A., and more.  

There’s still time to add Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party!! Below are the the dates for 2019 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party!

Nov. : 8, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22, 24

Dec. : 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 22

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9 Reasons to Visit Walt Disney World this Fall!!

Spring is in full bloom, but we've got some great reasons why your Clients should visit Walt Disney World Resort this fall.  Here are 9 great experiences you can have later this year.

1. New Fireworks Show for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom Park

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will be held on 36 select nights from Aug. 16-Nov. 1, 2019. The specially ticketed event will include a new Halloween-themed nighttime show this year featuring state-of-the-art projection effects, lasers, lighting and dazzling fireworks that come together to tell a not-so-scary story about how anything can happen on Halloween night. The show will take you along for a trick-or-treating adventure, where four friends – Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy – find themselves drawn into a mysterious haunted house.

2. Record Number of Days Set for Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

This Epcot® celebration of cuisine, music and more takes place Aug. 29-Nov. 23, 2019 – a record 87 days. During this foodie festival, the park will brim with marketplaces, culinary demonstrations, beverage seminars, the Eat to the Beat Concert Series, specialty merchandise and much more.

3. Last Call for “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” as “Epcot Forever” Debuts Oct. 1

For nearly 20 years, “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” has entertained millions as the nighttime spectacular that brought each day at Epcot to a thrilling close. You have marveled as World Showcase lagoon came to life with fireworks, fountains and lasers paying homage to the joyful story of humanity and the remarkable achievements of our time. The show’s final night will be Sept. 30, 2019 to make way for an all-new, limited-time spectacular, “Epcot Forever,” debuting Oct. 1, 2019. This new show will be a celebration of the past, present and future of Epcot featuring fireworks, lasers and choreographed special-effect kites accompanied by a stirring collection of songs celebrating Epcot.

4. Bounce into Fall at Disney Springs with NBA Experience and Special Seasonal Offerings

Basketball is officially “in season” this fall, after NBA Experience holds a championship-worthy grand opening Aug. 12, 2019 at Disney Springs®. When you step into this re-creation of a modern NBA arena, they’ll feel what it’s like to be a basketball superstar through 13 unique interactive and hands-on experiences where Disney magic merges with the thrills of the NBA and WNBA.

5. Make the Jump to Lightspeed in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

On the heels of its Aug. 29, 2019 grand opening, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios® gives you the chance this fall to live their own Star Wars stories. While visiting the land, your can stop for a drink at Oga’s Cantina or discover rare artifacts at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities, among other immersive experiences. The groundbreaking attraction Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run gives Guests control of the iconic spacecraft as the ship hurtles through space on a smuggling mission.

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and its experiences are subject to capacity.

6. Disney Skyliner Takes Flight

A new mode of transportation will float through the air around Walt Disney World this fall when Disney Skyliner, a state-of-the-art gondola system, begins gliding across the sky. Disney Skyliner will conveniently connect Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot to four resort hotels – Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Pop Century Resort and Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, as well as the 15th Disney Vacation Club property, Disney’s Riviera Resort (planned to open in mid-December). Select gondolas will have iconic Disney characters incorporated into their exterior designs to give the appearance that a Disney pal is riding along with you. Disney Skyliner will offer a new way to experience Walt Disney World with amazing views only available from the sky.

7. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lights Up at Night

As the sun sets earlier and earlier this fall, “Rivers of Light: We Are One” will come to life on Discovery River in Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park. This nighttime show includes dramatic new imagery and familiar animal characters from Disney Nature films along with a colorful tapestry of unforgettable moments from Disney animation.

8. Disney Resort Hotels Have Plenty New to Explore

To welcome fall travelers, there’s always something new at Disney resort hotels. Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort will greet you with its new 15-story Gran Destino tower (opening this summer), adding 500-plus guestrooms – including suites and concierge-level services – and crowned by a rooftop restaurant. New waterfront dining and a retail shopping area have come to Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, while a mid-December opening is planned for Disney’s Riviera Resort, a Disney Vacation Club property inspired by the grandeur and enchantment of the European Riviera.

9. 2019 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Marks 10-Year Milestone

This fall’s runDisney race season is a delectable celebration 10 years in the making as the 2019 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend takes place Oct. 31-Nov. 3, 2019. Filled with a delicious slate of events and Disney magic along every mile, this year’s event includes a 5K, 10K, half marathon and kids’ races. During this year’s Disney Fall Feast 5K, you can run, jog or walk their way around Epcot for the first time during this fall event. At the Nov. 3, 2019 post-race party, enjoy after-hours access to the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, including marketplaces and select Epcot attractions. 

There are so many reasons to visit Walt Disney World this Fall!

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‘Rivers of Light: We Are One’ Coming to Animal Kingdom!!

Since its introduction more than two years ago, “Rivers of Light” has enchanted Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park Guests with a nighttime pageant of beautifully illuminated lantern floats, grand theatrical imagery, a soaring musical score and innovative special effects. This summer, the next chapter of this spectacle will unfold with the debut of “Rivers of Light: We Are One.”

“Rivers of Light: We Are One” introduces additional, stunning imagery and familiar animal characters from Disney nature films, along with a colorful tapestry of classic moments from Disney animation, to express our connection with animals and the emotions and milestones we all share in our journey through the great circle of life.

The music of “Rivers of Light: We Are One” weaves together the original musical score and familiar Disney themes to create a powerful arrangement that inspires and carries us through moments of discovery, fun, friendship, fear, love and family.

“Rivers of Light: We Are One” comes to the Discovery River Amphitheater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, beginning Memorial Day Weekend 2019

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Candlelight Processional Narrators Announced!

The Candlelight Processional is just around the corner! Epcots® International Festival of the Holidays, Nov. 22-Dec. 30, 2018. We are excited to share four more narrators who will delight guests this holiday season:

Chita Rivera, Nov. 22 – 23

• Helen Hunt, Nov. 24-25 – NEW

• Alfonso Ribeiro, Nov. 26-27 – NEW

• TBD, Nov. 28-Dec. 2

• Neil Patrick Harris, Dec. 3 – 6

• Whoopi Goldberg, Dec. 7 – 9

• Bart Millard, Dec. 10-12 – NEW

• Blair Underwood, Dec. 13 – 14

• Gary Sinise, Dec. 15 – 17

• Pat Sajak, Dec. 18 – 20

• Auli’I Cravalho, Dec. 21-23 – NEW

• Edward James Olmos, Dec. 24 – 25

• Jodi Benson, Dec. 26 – 27

• Cal Ripken Jr., Dec. 28-30

  Held in the America Gardens Theatre, the Candlelight Processional is a beloved part of the Walt Disney World holiday season. Celebrity narrators read the biblical Christmas story backed by a 50-piece orchestra and massed choir. For the first time, performances of the Candlelight Processional begin on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22, 2018.

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Disney’s International Food & Wine Festival is back again this year at Epcot!

The International Food & Wine Festival has been delighting culinary enthusiasts since 1995. Each year for 75 days you can taste and drink your way around the world!

Here are a few new changes to this year’s festivities:

Sunday Brunch with the Chef:

This two-hour event includes a brunch buffet and featuring a distinguished culinary television personality. While enjoying a meal inspired by some of our VIP guest’s favorite dishes, attendees will be part of an in-depth question-and-answer session featuring kitchen tips, tricks and insights. Finally, foodies are in for a fabulous pièce de résistance: a sparkling wine toast and an exclusive meet-and-greet photo opportunity with our celebrated gourmet guest.

Food & Beverage Pairing:

You can learn from the pros at these 45-minute sessions, held each Friday to Sunday. You can enjoy a collaboration between the featured chef and beverage presenter, pick up a few tips and best of all – taste the demonstrated dish and beverage pairing.

Looking for something for the whole family? Don’t miss the return of Remy’s Ratatouille Hide and Squeak scavenger hunt. New offerings include an interactive playground, a character dance party on Friday and Saturday evenings and a new Junior Chef Kitchen, which is offered every Sunday and designed with kids in mind!

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Joy Through The World at Walt Disney World Resorts

It’s Christmas in July! Today we're announcing the return of the holiday season to Walt Disney World® Resort. Starting Nov. 8, 2018, you will be able to celebrate this magical season with festive parties, captivating holiday décor, delicious treats, spectacular entertainment amazing experiences that make this season one of the most wonderful times to visit Walt Disney World!

A Flurry of Fun comes back to Disney’s Hollywood Studios® with the return of Sunset Seasons Greetings. Featuring impressive new laser effects and “snow,” holiday magic transforms the famous Hollywood Tower Hotel with spectacular projections of beloved Disney Characters such as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Olaf sharing their favorite seasonal stories.

At Epcot®, you will discover joyous holiday traditions of 11 World Showcase nations during Epcot International Festival of the Holidays beginning Nov. 18, 2018. One of our favorite holiday traditions at Epcot is the Candlelight Processional and this year it starts performances on Nov. 22, 2018.

New this year at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, the magic of nature will receive a holiday touch with the inclusion of Diwali, the holiday Festival of Lights in India, as part of the new live show UP! A Great Bird Adventure.

Now is the time to play big and contact your Upon A Star Agent to start planning your memorable vacation!

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