Wondering what the views will be like on the new Disney Skyliner? Wonder no longer.
When Disney Skyliner takes flight, Sept. 29, 2019, guests aboard this complimentary transportation system will see one-of-a-kind views of woodlands, waterways and Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot – with familiar Disney pals appearing to be along for the ride.
Check out the videos below for a first look at stunning vistas seen along the Disney Skyliner routes.
Keystones Clothiers and Legends of Hollywood have finally opened their doors! Both locations have been re-imagined offering a range of merchandise.
According to Disney Parks Blog;
“At Keystones Clothiers on Hollywood Boulevard, Stars Wars fans will be able to find epic apparel, gifts and gear for your entire galactic crew. Channel your inner Jedi and check-out all the new merchandise inspired by Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge including commemorative T-shirts, tumblers, lightsabers and more!
If you’re looking for a little more luxury, visit Legends of Hollywood on Sunset Boulevard. This location has officially re-opened its doors reminiscing on the glamour from the golden age of Hollywood. You’ll be welcomed by a glamorous chandelier hanging from the ceiling and décor inspired by our very own fashionista, Minnie Mouse. From couture fashion to dazzling Pandora jewelry, this location offers the must-haves for every look.
With a new sponsorship agreement, Walt Disney World Resort hopes to spread some extra magic to Orlando’s hometown college football team, the UCF Knights. Beginning this season, Knight fans will see a little extra pixie dust as Disney becomes the official Theme Park, Water Park, Resort and Cruise Line Destination of the university’s football team.
The joint announcement was made last Friday–as the 16th-ranked Knights football team prepared for its second home game.
“Walt Disney World Resort and UCF share a commitment to making Central Florida a key destination for sports,” said Faron Kelley, vice president of Disney Sports. “With this agreement we hope to reach even more of Knight Nation.”
The new multiyear agreement includes shared marketing opportunities, in-game promotions at UCF home football games and Disney signage inside Spectrum Stadium. It also extends the existing relationship between UCF and Disney which have joined together as part of the Disney Aspire education investment program. In May, UCF was added to the Disney Aspire network of schools. This groundbreaking program offers 100 percent free tuition to eligible hourly Disney employees and Cast Members, making it easier for them to pursue their dreams and fulfill their career ambitions.
“As Orlando’s hometown college football team, we are thrilled to be teaming up with Disney to add a touch of magic for fans at Spectrum Stadium,” said UCF vice president and director of athletics, Danny White. “Additionally, this agreement enables UCF to have the most unique student-athlete experience in the country as every year all of our student-athletes will have the opportunity to visit Walt Disney World Resort.”
The collaboration is a natural fit between UCF and Disney since both institutions are powerful economic engines in Orlando and across Florida.
Now you can pick out which happy haunt you’d like to return home with you with these brand new, Haunted Mansion Host A Ghost jars! These first appeared at Disneyland back in August to help celebrate Haunted Mansion’s 50th anniversary.
From her Seance Circle, Madame Leota invites guests of The Haunted Mansion to become a caretaker to one of its restless spirits. With a simple tap of this jar, Leota, as head spiritualist, will channel your spirit to materialize for you.
Each motion activated spirit jar contains lights, sounds and astral projection within the aged apothecary jar. An illuminated spirit character’s image will appear within the jar when summoned, either by motion activation or by pressing the lid on the top of the jar. Madame Leota may even be heard laughing as you pass by the jar, as these spirits are restless. Each ghost comes with their own unique corresponding charm that hangs from the jar as well as a Death Certificate.
Much like the popular Darth Vader meet and greet in Star Wars Launch Bay at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, which recently implemented automated cameras, a new automated PhotoPass “photographer” has been installed at the Mickey and Minnie meet and greet in the Magic Kingdom.
Over in Rehearsal Room 4, which is known as Mickey’s dressing room, a set of bookshelves nestled with two stacked, embedded cameras now take the place of actual human PhotoPass photographers.
Character Attendants are still present during your experience as they help guide the meet and greet and direct guests to stare and smile at the PhotoPass box.
If you ask, they can still take photos with your phone.