Disney princesses have been represented in countless books, movies, parodies, song covers, and drawings done by their fans–but there’s one collection of Disney-princess-themed content that you may not have seen, and it’s just had a new addition! Cassey Ho, also known as Blogilates, has been a Youtube fitness powerhouse since 2009. Her Youtube channel’s high-energy Pilates workouts have garnered her a following of over 5.6 million fans, and she’s expanded into designing activewear called Popflex Active that’s also been a success. In 2019, Blogilates began a new spinoff in the form of “Blogicomics“, a social media account where small comics (drawn by Daniel Kordek) are created that depict relatable and humorous things about the life of a ‘fitness junkie’. Blogicomics has featured Disney princesses or villains several times; now, there’s a new Disney princess comic to be seen!
In this comic, the Disney princesses go back to school (appropriately, since it’s that time of year)! Ariel, Aurora, and Cinderella are the popular cheerleaders, their respective princes are the top athletes in class, and Belle is (somewhat predictably) the AP student.
The comic also includes two villains’ high school alter egos: Cruella and Maleficent (who was also featured in another comic previously). Kordek has portrayed them as “tortured artists”, whose passionate personalities and big imaginations would draw them to the art studio.
As for extracurriculars, Pocahontas is depicted as an avid volunteer, with Mulan running for class president while Tiana and Snow White focus on bake sale fundraisers.
As a humorous ending and ode to the Blogicomics fitness theme, the high school series ends with all of the princesses being included in a gym class workout (while Elsa and Jasmine “fly” by in the background).
As it happens, Blogilates has also seen success with some Disney workouts, shown below. Each of the Youtube channel’s “Disney” videos received positive comments from fans.
So far, there have only been a few Disney-princess-themed workouts on the channel, but Cassey Ho has indicated that there are more to come!
After being shut down for over a year, the cruise industry has begun to sail again. In August, the Disney Dream returned to the sea with sailings out of Florida. Disney has announced the Disney Wonder will resume sailing out of California in October. Disney Cruise Line has also updated its CDC Requirements for guests.
From a Disney Cast Member;
Disney Wonder Will Resume Sailing from San Diego on October 1, 2021
The Disney Wonder is returning to delivering magical family vacations with 3- and 4-night itineraries beginning Oct. 1, 2021. Three-night sailings will feature a stop at Ensenada, Mexico and a day at sea, while 4-night sailings will feature 2 days at sea and a stop at Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
As we continue to resume sailings in a gradual, phased approach, it is necessary for Disney Cruise Line to modify some Disney Wonder itineraries, as well as cancel the September 24 and 26, 2021, Disney Wonder sailings. Guests who have paid their reservation in full will be offered the choice of a full refund or a cruise credit to be used for a future sailing. Guests who have not paid their reservations in full will automatically receive a refund of what they have paid so far. Alternatively, Guests may decline the cruise credit, move to one of the modified Disney Wonder itineraries and receive an onboard credit and a 25% discount on a future sailing taken before September 30, 2022. Affected Guests and travel agents will receive an email from Disney Cruise Line outlining details and next steps.
Guests currently booked on the 7-night Disney Wonder voyage that departs on October 1, and Guests on the 5-night Disney Wonder voyages that depart October 26 and October 31, 2021, will have their reservations automatically changed to 4-night itineraries, which will have the same departure dates. These Guests will be refunded the difference in cost of the voyage fare, taxes, fees, port expenses and Vacation Protection Plan, if applicable. Guests that remain on their original sail date will receive a non-refundable onboard credit per stateroom that can be used toward onboard purchases. These Guests will also receive a 25% discount that can be applied to most future sailings taken by September 30, 2022. This discount will be available once Guests return from their sailing. Guests may also choose to move or cancel their reservation and receive a full refund.
Impacted Guests and travel agents will receive an email from Disney Cruise Line outlining details and next steps. Guests who have booked their reservation through a travel agent should contact them directly with any questions. Those who have booked directly with Disney Cruise Line, and have questions after receiving their email, should call (866) 325-6685 or (407) 566-7797.
In order to sail, Guests 12 years of age and older must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as defined by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Guests 11 years of age and younger are not required to be vaccinated, but must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test result (paid for by the Guest) taken between 3 days and 24 hours prior to the date you set sail. The test should be a rapid PCR test or lab-based PCR test. Rapid antigen tests are not accepted. All Guests, regardless of age and vaccination status, are also required to take a COVID-19 test administered by Inspire Diagnostics at the terminal before boarding.
Fully vaccinated Guests who wish to disembark the ship while in a port of call can do so without the need to purchase a Disney Cruise Line Port Adventure. Guests who are vaccinated and wish to disembark the ship with unvaccinated children will need to purchase a Disney Cruise Line Port Adventure. All Guests are required to adhere to local laws, regulations and protocols, including those related to health and safety, in place at the destination.
Learn more about what to expect on these sailings—including experience updates and details about our multi-layered approach to health and safety.
Disney Wonder 14-Night Sailing on November 5, 2021
On November 5, 2021, the Disney Wonder will depart San Diego on a 14-night sailing through the Panama Canal to Galveston. All Guests on this voyage, regardless of age, must be fully vaccinated in order to sail.
Learn more about what to expect on this sailing—including vaccination requirements and details about our multi-layered approach to health and safety.
Guests sailing with children 11 years of age and younger may modify their sail date or cancel their sailing for a full refund. Guests with children 11 years of age and younger who modify their travel date or cancel their 14-night Panama Canal sailing will also receive a 25% discount that can be applied to most future sailings taken by September 30, 2022.
Impacted Guests and travel agents will receive an email from Disney Cruise Line outlining details and next steps. Guests who have booked their reservation through a travel agent should contact them directly with any questions. Those who have booked directly with Disney Cruise Line, and have questions after receiving their email, should call (866) 325-6685 or (407) 566-7797.
According to Deadline, a revival of the classic “The Rocketeer” is coming to Disney+. “Return of the Rocketeer” will be produced by David and Jessica Oyelowo. David Oyelow (“Selma,” “Star Wars: Rebels”) may star in the streaming film. Ed Ricourt will write the script.
“Return of the Rocketeer” will focus on a retired Tuskegee airman who becomes the Rocketeer.
The original movie premiered in 1991. The film earned nearly $46 million at the box office. It remains a cult classic to this day.
This is not the first time we have reported on a reboot for “The Rocketeer.” Disney was reportedly working on an updated version in 2016. Disney continues to release “The Rocketeer” merchandise, such as pins, from time to time.
Zack Riddley just Announced on his Instagram that Space 2020 Restaurant will be opening September 20th at EPCOT. To quote him: “Get ready for and out-of-this-world experience at EPCOT, Space 220 is opening on September 20th!”
On the Walt Disney World website, this is how they explain what this new Dining Experience will be like:
“Embark on the ultimate culinary exploration from this new expansion of the Mission: SPACE pavilion.
Step inside Space 220—a celestial panorama of a space station—for a delicious meal! As you dine, peer out and enjoy amazing daytime and nighttime views of Earth from 220 miles up.
To begin your journey, board a special space elevator that will ascend to the stars! Along the way, viewports will give you an aerial view of Epcot as you travel high above the planet.
Upon your arrival, you will dine from a menu featuring modern American cuisine, out-of-this-world cocktails and a wide selection of craft beer.”
This is all that Walt Disney World has announced about this new dining option, but they say to check back for more information. This looks like it will be a unique dining experience, and we are very excited to see what it will be like. That gives another option of something new to experience at EPCOT. On October 1st, there are other new additions coming to this Park. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will open as well as the brand new firework show Harmonious. If you are going to be at EPCOT in September you will also have one more chance to catch EPCOT Forever before it is gone. The final showing will be on September 28th, 2021. There are lots of exciting things coming for the 50th Anniversary all over the Walt Disney World Resort.
We previously shared the news that Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resorts will soon be introducing the Disney Genie. This mobile app is complimentary and is said to “maximize your Park time”. Unfortunately, with the news of the Disney Genie – we learned Disney would be removing the former complimentary FastPass service which allowed Guests to skip the standby line at no extra cost. Instead of bringing the FastPass program back after the COVID 19 closures, Disney is introducing two upcharge services called the Disney Genie+ and the Lightning Lane.
Disney Genie+ will cost each Disney Park Guest using the service one set fee of $15 per ticket per day at Walt Disney World Resort and $20 per ticket per day at Disneyland Resort. You will be able to choose the next available time to arrive at a variety of the less popular attractions such as Haunted Mansion or Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. In addition to this service, Disney is introducing the Lightning Lane pass. This is where Guests can purchase one individual attraction selection at a time for the more popular attractions like Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. Pricing for the individual attraction purchase with Lightning Lane will vary by date, attraction, and Park which Disney has yet to reveal. If it’s anything like Disneyland Paris’ charges for a similar service, we can expect Lightning Lane attractions to cost anywhere between $10 – $18 per attraction. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at EPCOT will offer both Virtual Queue and Lightning Lane access.
While we honestly had hoped Disney would hear the plea of Disney fans asking them to not take away the complimentary FastPass service, our dreams didn’t come true. Instead, Disney is rolling out the signs for the Lightning Lane entrance at select attractions as they prepare for the big launch of the new service which date has yet to be revealed.
Theme Park YouTuber,Kyle Pallo, took to Instagram stories to share a couple of images of two new Lightning Lane signs now up at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Park. First up – you’ll see in the image below that ‘”it’s a small world” now has what looks like a “Lightning Lane” sticker placed right on top of the former free FastPass:
Another image captured was of Tomorrowland Speedway’s new “Lightning Lane” sign as shown below:
