Photos are among the best souvenirs that you can get while at Walt Disney World! Photos help capture the memories and magic of your trip so that you can remember it for years to come. Disney has opened a PhotoPass Studio at Magic Kingdom Park. The studio is located within Fantasyland inside Sir Mickey’s, which is near the exit for Princess Fairytale Hall. Guests who visit will find cast members who are available to take guests’ pictures in front a variety of different backdrops. There are woodland scenes, photo props and more. There is a glass slipper photo prop, too!
The Disney PhotoPass Studio is available to all park guests with regular park admission. The photos will be within the guest’s My Disney Experience account and included in downloads with Memory Maker. The hours for the Disney PhotoPass Studio are the same as the regular park hours for Magic Kingdom Park.
This holiday season there will be new entertainment and holiday decor for each land within the park. Guests will get to enjoy themed holiday experiences everywhere that they go.
From Disney Parks Blog:
It all begins when you cross the bridge to Discovery Island, finding yourself in the midst of a celebration of winter, hand-crafted by the eclectic community of artists who make the island their home. The village is filled with sparkling white holiday decorations. Colorful, animal-inspired luminaries line the rooftops, and wireframe lanterns in the shape of beautiful birds can be found perched throughout the area.
A holiday gathering of winter animals – realized in the form of life-size, artisan-sculpted puppets – frolics on Discovery Island during the day. Reindeer, foxes, polar bears, penguins and more interact with guests, accompanied by serenading musicians as they create a playful atmosphere of festive fun.
As day becomes night, the rooftop luminaries and bird lanterns all around Discovery Island bring a warm and festive glow to the entire village. At the center of everything, the Tree of Life awakenswith a series of wintry tales, complemented by a familiar and heartwarming holiday-inspired musical score. Between awakening moments, the Tree of Life continues to shimmer and sparkle throughout the night, alive with the magic of nature and the spirit of the holidays.
If you are looking forward to holiday shows and entertainment, then you will definitely want to check out Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This popular nighttime spectacular is set to return from November 8th, 2019 through January 5th, 2020.
The show features scenes from a variety of Disney holiday films and scenes like Prep & Landing, A Nightmare Before Christmas, Mickey’s Christmas Carol, Beauty and the Beast and more. The show also incorporates lights, lasers, projected imagery, fireworks and more to bring the holidays to guests on the Chinese Theater.
With the event, there is usually a Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! Dessert Party that is offered on event nights so that guests can enjoy themed food and beverages with a reserved viewing of the show.
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is set to open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World this month on August 29th! The opening also means a variety of new and delicious food and beverage offerings will be available to guests! Thanks to Disney Parks Blog, we have a look at some of the great items that you can expect.
Oga’s Cantina
Oga’s Cantina is the hangout spot for the locals, smugglers, bounty hunters, droids and more! There will be a variety of specialty beverages for guests that are with or without alcohol. There are morning specialties like the Bloody Rancor made with vodka, chile liqueur, spicy Bloody Mary mix, and a rancor bone cookie.
The afternoon and evening specialties include options like the Outer Rim featuring silver tequila, açai liqueur, lime juice, pure cane sugar, black salt, and exotic fruit purée. There’s also the Yub Nub made with pineapple rum, spiced rum, citrus juices, and passion fruit as well as my personal favorite, the Fuzzy Tauntaun, which is made with peach vodka, peach schnapps, orange juice with tangerine, pure cane sugar, and “buzz button tingling” foam.
The Blue Bantha features blue milk served chilled and topped with a bantha-inspired vanilla-butter sugar cookie. There is also the Hyperdrive (Punch It!) with Powerade Mountain Berry Blast, white cranberry juice, black cherry purée, and Sprite or the Jabba Juice featuring Simply Orange with pineapple, kiwi, cantaloupe, and blueberry popping pearls.
There is a drink that includes alcohol that is only offered at Walt Disney World Resort, the Rodian Ration. It is made with vodka, sour apple liqueur, Sprite, and green apple popping pearls. There is a version of this drink without alcohol called Oga’s Obsession that is made with Odwalla Lemonade, cotton candy flavor, and blue popping pearls. If you want a delicious snack option, you can order Batuu Bits which is a themed trail mix.
Docking Bay 7 Food & Cargo
This location will offer a variety of dishes that are made with ingredients that you would find all across the galaxy. There are items like Felucian Garden Spread (plant-based “kefta” with herb hummus, tomato-cucumber relish, and pita) or the Yobshrimp Noodle Salad with chilled shrimp, marinated noodles, and seasonal vegetables. Drink options include Moof Juice with Simply Fruit Punch, Simply Orange with pineapple, and chipotle-pineapple. For a specialty beverage with alcohol (exclusive to Walt Disney World Resort) – try the Takodana Quencher with dragon berry rum, blue curaçao, Simply Orange with pineapple, and kiwi.
If you save room for something sweet there is the Batuu-bon featuring chocolate cake with white chocolate mousse and coffee custard or the Oi-oi Puff – a raspberry cream puff with passion fruit mousse.
Milk Stand
You have to stop by here to try the blue and green treats in Batuu. Both the Blue Milk and the Green Milk feature a plant-based blend of coconut and rice milks and can even be ordered with alcohol (exclusive to Walt Disney World Resort). Sip on a Blue Milk Cooler with rum or a Green Milk Cooler with tequila! And don’t forget to order your Bubo Wumba Family Farms souvenir drink vessel.
Ronto Roasters
Ronto Wraps are quick options that is available. They are made with roasted pork, grilled sausage, peppercorn sauce, and tangy slaw wrapped in pita. There is also the Nuna Turkey Jerky, which is offered in sweet and spicy flavors.
There is the non-alcoholic Tatooine Sunset that is made with Gold Peak Unsweetened Tea, Odwalla Lemonade, melon, and blueberry. There is also the Trandoshan Ale (a spiced wheat ale) or the Coruscant Cooler featuring Kentucky bourbon, cherry liqueur, fortified wine, cranberry, and lime juice.
Kat Saka’s Kettle
You can check out the Outpost Mix, which is a combination of sweet and savory popcorn for a delicious snack.
Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World opens on August 29th!
Disney is adding some brand new passholder perks at Epcot, including discounts and special treats!
Are you a Walt Disney World Annual Passholder? Then you won’t want to miss out on these new “V.I.PASSHOLDER Perks” that can help you make the most of summer visits to Epcot.
Reserved Seating for an Out-of-this-World Concert Series – Passholders can enjoy reserved seating on a first-come, first-served basis for concerts taking place July 29-August 18 at America Gardens Theatre. Simply enter on the left side of the theatre (that’s the Japan side!) and show your valid annual pass and photo ID for access to the Annual Passholder section.
Receive a 10% Discount at Fife & Drum and Block & Hans – Passholders will receive a 10% discount on non-discounted food and beverage items, including alcohol, at these locations from July 29-August 18. Passholders must present their valid annual pass and photo ID to receive discount. Must use non-cash payment methods including credit and debit cards and gift cards.
Try A “Secret” Sunshine Seasons Treat – Head to Sunshine Seasons inside The Land pavilion and ask for the Annual Passholder Secret Treat (it’s so secret, we can’t even show a photo of it here!). This secret menu item will be available for purchase from July 29-August 28 while supplies last.
Get a Complimentary Sweet Treat at Coral Reef Restaurant – In addition to receiving a 10% discount at this dining location, Annual Passholders who dine at Coral Reef and purchase an adult entree from July 29-August 28 will receive an exclusive, complimentary dessert: prosecco ice-cream with berries, whipped cream, raspberry powder, and fresh mint. (Limit: one complimentary dessert per adult entrée per passholder. A 10% discount applies to the non-discounted price of food and non-alcoholic beverages (excluding applicable tax and gratuity) during all available meal periods and is valid for the Passholder and up to three (3) guests). Passholders must present their valid annual pass and photo ID to receive dessert and discount.
Special Disney PhotoPass Opportunity – Visit Disney PhotoPass photographers at the bridge in the Italy pavilion for pics with some Passholder-exclusive props July 29-August 28.
