More Details for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Magic Kingdom

We’re now less than one month from the first Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party! Disney has released some more details about what we can expect at this year’s party. Catch all the details below from a Disney cast member.

“Jack Skellington from Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” serves as the host of this all-new nighttime extravaganza, with state-of-the-art projection effects, lasers, lighting and dazzling fireworks filling the sky above Magic Kingdom Park. Jack has come to tell a not-so-scary story about how anything can happen on Halloween night. Jack’s ghost dog, Zero, then flies off carrying everyone along on a trick-or-treating adventure, where four friends – Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy – find themselves drawn into a mysterious haunted house. Their journey takes them from one room of the house to another, encountering dancing skeletons, waltzing ghosts and a whole series of troublemaking Disney villains. “Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular” promises to be the perfect Halloween treat!

The fireworks are just part of the Halloween fun. Several attractions across the park receive special enhancements just for the Halloween party! New this year, when you follow the treat trail into the Monster World at Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor, they’ll interact in all-new ways with the comic cast of monsters, as they learn about the curious Human World holiday we call Halloween.

Embarking upon the high seas with the Pirates of the Caribbean, you’ll discover a crew of live pirates on your journey, engaged in a whole new adventure in search of treasure. Space Mountain goes completely dark again this year, hurtling you through the blackness of deep space to the riffs and chords of a new hard-rockin’ soundtrack, and at the Mad Tea Party in Fantasyland, each spin of the teacups takes guests into madder and madder territory, as special lighting and music give the attraction experience an extra energy after dark.

There’s also the amazing “Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular,” the ride of the Headless Horseman, “Mickey’s Boo to You Halloween Parade,” Monstrous Scream-O-Ween Ball and “Storybook Circus Disney Junior Jam,” where this year Nancy Clancy from the hit Disney Junior series “Fancy Nancy” joins other Disney Junior pals like Vampirina and Doc McStuffins.

You won’t want to miss the all-new “Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular” or any of the other delightful treats in store at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, select nights August 16 – November 1, 2019.”

Book Your Vacation and Get Your Tickets Today!

Dining Experience Returning to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Dining, Disney Parks, Magic Kingdom

Attending a Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom is one of the best ways to celebrate the season. That’s why we’re excited that Disney has announced the return of a great add-on experience offered during the party. Catch all the details below.

 Tony’s Most Merriest Town Square Party is returning this year to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! You can make a reservation now!

The festive and joyous experience will take place from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. (beyond the party’s midnight end time!) at Tony’s Town Square Restaurant at Magic Kingdom Park

You and your party can raise a glass to the spirit of the seasons as you mingle in and out of this holly, jolly party to enjoy an assortment of themed food and beverage offerings, including beer and wine in a fun, festive atmosphere complete with a beautiful view of Town Square, upbeat holiday hits, and décor. The evening will also feature entertainment by the one and only Tony himself.

But that’s not all! At 11:00 p.m., you have reserved viewing for the enchanting “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade” as it makes way down Main Street, U.S.A.

Please note, seating is available for guests as they dine on a first come, first serve basis and shared seating is encouraged amongst guests to enjoy both the food and company the party has to offer.

Tony’s Most Merriest Town Square Party is available for $99 per person (plus tax) every Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party event night at Magic Kingdom Park. Admission to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is required to attend.

Lion King Stars surprise Guests

Posted on by Mathew Corn Animal Kingdom, Disney Parks

From Disney Parks Blog;

“Earlier this week, guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom were treated to a surprise performance of “I Just Can’t Wait To Be King” by JD McCrary and Shahadi Wright Joseph the voices of Young Simba and Young Nala in Disney’s “The Lion King.” The special appearance was in advance of a performance of “Festival of the Lion King.”

While here, JD and Shahadi took a little Hakuna Matata time to enjoy Disney’s Animal Kingdom. There’s no better place to celebrate the story of the cub who would be king as it roars back into your heart during a celebration of “The Lion King” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park. So come get down at the new Hakuna Matata Time Dance Party, pose in front of limited time photo backdrops, experience “Festival of the Lion King” show”

Darth Vader Meet and Greet and Other Star Wars Options at Hollywood Studios

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Hollywood Studios

Just a few weeks away is the opening of Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World on August 29th. Hollywood Studios already has had several Star Wars attractions for the last several years.

So besides offering Galaxy’s Edge, let’s take a look at what else is offered for any Star Wars fans at Hollywood Studios;

  • Star Wars Launch Bay – Guests can check out memorabilia and replicas from the Star Wars films. There are also character meet and greets with characters like Chewbacca and BB-8. Starting on August 29th, Darth Vader will also be available for meet and greet opportunities.
  • Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away – This is a live show offered multiple times a day at the Center Stage area that features movies clips and Star Wars characters.
  • Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple – This is an interactive experience for the kiddos where they can learn to be a Jedi and experience duels with Star Wars villains.
  • Star Tours – The Adventures Continue – Guests will definitely want to check out this amazing ride at the park. The ride now features characters and sequences from Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
  • Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular – This is a popular nighttime show that features projections, lasers, pyrotechnics and scenes from the films. It’s a must-see show!

So if Galaxy’s Edge is too busy for the next several months and you want to avoid any chance of a heavy crowd, check out these other options.

Early Walt Disney Cartoons (Part 2) – The 1921 Laugh-O-Grams

Posted on by Mathew Corn Uncategorized

Before there was Snow White, Mickey Mouse, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, or even the Alice comedies, Walt Disney was determined to get into the animation business, so he took a borrowed camera to the shed behind his house and created his first film. Soon, having raised $15,000 from family and friends, Walt hired a minimal staff and incorporated Laugh-O-gram Films.

1921 saw the first 4 of 6 Laugh-O-Grams debut in theaters when Disney sold his animated Laugh-O-grams to the Newman Theatre in Kansas City. They include;

  • A video of Walt Disney sitting at his desk, drawing a picture of a criminal being kicked out of Kansas city.
  • A video of Walt Disney’s hand drawing a picture of a pair of women’s legs in stockings in the middle of the paper with the top halves of two women on either side of her.
  • A video of Disney’s hand drawing a picture of someone driving a car that’s in mid-bounce on a bumpy road.
  • An animation of policemen walking into a police station, then being fired and literally thrown out before someone hangs a “cops wanted” sign on the station.

Like everything made during that time, they were all silent.

Check them out here;