‘The Mandalorian’ Lands 15 Emmy Nominations

While we wait for the next season of The Mandalorian to hit Disney+ this fall, we are excited to share the news that Jon Favreau’s Star Wars-themed Disney+ series The Mandalorian earned 15 Emmy nominations!

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As shared by The Hollywood Reporter, its nominations include:

  • Outstanding drama series
  • Outstanding visual effects
  • Outstanding production design for a narrative program (half-hour)
  • Outstanding cinematography for a single-camera series (half-hour)
  • Outstanding fantasy/sci-fi costumes
  • Three separate nominations for outstanding single-camera picture editing for a drama series
  • Outstanding prosthetic makeup for a series, limited series, movie or special
  • Outstanding sound editing for a comedy or drama series (half-hour) and animation
  • Outstanding sound mixing for a comedy or drama series (half-hour) and animation
  • Outstanding music composition for a series (original dramatic score)
  • Outstanding stunt coordination for a drama series, limited series or movie
  • Outstanding character voice-over performance for Taika Waititi as IG-11
  • Outstanding guest actor in a drama series for Giancarlo Esposito as Moff Gideon.

Star Wars took to Twitter to share the exciting news!

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Walt Disney World Is Now Accepting Reservations for Disney Private VIP Tours

We’ve learned of another update to the Walt Disney World website! Walt Disney World is now accepting reservations for Disney Private VIP Tours.

As shared on the Walt Disney World website under “Unique Tours”:

Disney Private VIP Tours is currently accepting reservations. Please note that reservations are subject to availability.”

The Disney Private VIP Tours allow for guests to explore the parks with their own VIP Tour Guide. Pricing ranges from $425 to $750 per hour, depending on the season (valid park admission is required for each park visited on tour and is not included in the price of the tour). For reservations call (407) 560-4033. For more details about Disney Private VIP Tour, click here.

The following unique tours are still listed as unavailable on Disney’s website:

  • Backstage Magic
  • Behind the Seeds
  • Disney’s Family Magic Tour
  • Disney’s Keys to the Kingdom Tour
  • Disney’s The Magic Behind Our Steam Trains Tour
  • Taste of Magic Kingdom Park VIP Tour
  • The UnDISCOVERed Future World
  • Ultimate Day of Thrills VIP Tour
  • Ultimate Disney Classics VIP Tour
  • Ultimate Nights of Adventure VIP Tour
  • Up Close with Rhinos
  • Walt Disney: Marceline to Magic Kingdom Tour
  • World Showcase: DestiNations Discovered
  • Wild Africa Trek
  • Wild Africa Trek (Morning)

WDW Expands Temperature Screenings to Table-Service Restaurant Guests

Another update from Walt Disney World today shows temperature screenings have been expanded to restaurants. Now, if you are dining at a Disney Resort table-service restaurant, you can plan for a temperature screening prior to entering the restaurant.

Found on Walt Disney World’s website under “Dining Experiences“:

“Temperature Screenings: Guests dining in table-service restaurants at Disney Resort hotels will undergo a temperature screening prior to entering the location. As with other locations at Walt Disney World Resort that require temperature screenings before entry, anyone displaying a temperature of 100.4 F or above will be directed to an additional rescreening. Those with temperatures 100.4 F or above will not be allowed entry; those in their party will not be allowed entry either.”

The update can also be found under “Temperature Screenings“:

“You will be required to undergo a temperature screening with no-touch thermometers before entry to some locations at Walt Disney World Resort, including the Walt Disney World theme parks, the Disney Springs area and table-service restaurants at Disney Resort hotels.”

“Based on guidance from health authorities, anyone displaying a temperature of 100.4 F or above will be directed to an additional location for rescreening and assistance. Those with temperatures 100.4 F or above will not be allowed entry; those in their party will not be allowed entry either. Before you leave home, be sure to check the temperatures of everyone in your party—including yourself—as an extra layer of precaution.”

Select Walt Disney World Resort Reopening Dates Have Been Pushed Back or Removed

Walt Disney World has updated their website to reflect several Resort opening dates have been pushed back or removed.

The Resort changes do not include Disney Vacation Club portions of these Resorts. Resort reopening date changes include:

  • October 4: Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort (was Aug. 12)
  • November 1: Disney’s Art of Animation Resort (was Aug. 12)
  • Open Date Removed: Disney’s Beach Club Resort & Disney’s Boardwalk Resort (both were Oct. 1)

Disney’s website states: “While reopening dates were previously shared for Disney’s Beach Club Resort and Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, these Disney Resort hotels will remain closed until further notice, as the reopening timeline continues to be reevaluated.”

The following Resorts reopening dates remain the same as previously shared:

  • July 29: Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
  • August 24: Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
  • September 21: Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
  • October 14: Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

We have yet to hear of reopening dates for the following Resorts (except for Disney Vacation Club properties):

  • Disney’s All-Stars Resorts
  • Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
  • Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter and Riverside
  • Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Celebrate Lady and the Tramp’s 65th Anniversary with Special Merchandise

The beloved Disney animated film, Lady and the Tramp, is celebrating 65 years! shopDisney is getting in the celebration action with limited release Lady and the Tramp inspired merchandise that’s too cute to pass on.

The most popular item is definitely the Lady Plush in Hatbox! shopDisney shares, “What a perfectly adorable little Lady we have for you, hidden in a hatbox to make a holiday surprise for someone special. This soft furry plush with floppy ears and shimmering bow is here to help celebrate the 65th Anniversary of Walt Disney’s animated classic Lady and the Tramp.”

Magic in the details: Limited Release; Small Lady-as-puppy plush; Detailed plush sculpting; Embroidered features; Soft stuffing; Shaggy fur; Floppy ears; Shimmering stuffed bow; Comes in a striped ”hatbox” as seen in the film; Commemorative Lady and the Tramp 65th Anniversary label on box

The bare necessities: Polyester; Lady 6” L (outstretched); Box 5 1/2” H x 8 1/2” Diameter; Imported

You can shop for Lady for $29.99 at shopDisney here!

You’ll also find a special Lady and the Tramp 65th Anniversary Pin that is a 2020 exclusive for Disney® Visa® Cardmembers for $12.99. Shop here.

There are also t-shirts, jewelry and more.