Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis Have a Magical Disney Day

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Uncategorized

That 70’s show stars and Hollywood sweethearts Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis just spent a magical weekend at the happiest place on Earth! The pair reportedly had a blast celebrating the end of the summer at Disneyland and stopped to take a couple of pictures of their fun-filled day to tease fans on Instagram. 

The pair is known for their adventurous dates and living in the moment, and a quick peek at their Instagram accounts shows that they definitely know how to have fun. The former Punk’d star is also known for his pranks, once giving (soon-to-be) Disney legend and close friend Kristen Bell a shower curtain with his wife’s face printed on it. With such a fulfilled spirit, we are not surprised the couple would be Disney fans. 

Dressing the part, Kunis(39) in a Mickey hat and Kutcher (44) in a Star Wars shirt, the couple seemed to be living their best life. They were all smiles posing with Storm Troopers on Rise of the Resistance and in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle. It n September 4th, Kutcher took to Instagram and asked fans if they could guess where they celebrated the end of summer. Of course, with such iconic locations, no one was stumped, but if you don’t take a castle selfie, did you even go to Disney?

It’s unclear if this was a magical couple-only date or if the pair brought their two children, Wyatt and Demetri. They are very private about their children stating that they don’t share pictures of them online. In a 2017 interview Kutcher said, “We don’t share any photos of our kids publicly because we actually feel like being public is a personal choice….My wife and I have chosen a career where we’re in the public light, but my kids have not,” Ashton told Thrive Global podcast. “So, I think they should have the right to choose that. And I actually don’t think that they should have images of them as children that are out there, that somebody could potentially blackmail them with or do whatever—you know. It’s their private life; it’s not mine to give away.”

Regardless of whether it was a family outing or a fun filled date, we hope they had a blast! You can check out Ashton Kutcher’s Instagram post here.

NEW Disney Store Coming to MCO

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MCO in Orlando is Florida’s busiest Airport.  It’s also one of the top 10 busiest airports in the world! Anyone who has ever flown into or out of MCO will agree that it can be chaotic. The TSA lines can be maddeningly long so getting there early is vital.

To alleviate some of that stress and congestion, the airport has built a brand new 1.8 million square foot terminal. The centerpiece of this new terminal? A bright shiny new Walt Disney World store! 

Expected to open on Sept. 19, the store will be the first magical stop for many inbound travelers and a last chance for outgoing guests, giving travelers a convenient spot to buy commemorative souvenirs, including items that celebrate the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. 

Front and center in the new store will be an eye-catching 3-D Cinderella Castle display. Because travelers can get easily distracted, the store’s design team wanted to make sure the storefront captivated the eye. Design director Steve Carsella said, “This challenge combined with the beautiful backdrop of this store and the massive digital real estate was inspiring. This is now a magical place, not merely screens, where the possibilities are endless.”  

He went on to add, “This location is different in many ways, there are so many gorgeous details to take note- from the LED wallpaper and a sculpted castle to the oversized park icons placed on the ceiling in the center atrium.” 

The finishing touches are currently being added to the store, and Cast Members are still curating the collection of goods to sell, but we have complete faith it will be amazing when it opens later this month!

Child Jumps Onto Moving Float, Stops Disney Parade

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Magic Kingdom

A popular Disney parade recently had to come to a stop after a child leaped onto a float and was corralled by a Disney Cast Member.

When visiting Walt Disney World Resort, Disney Park Guests are completely immersed in the magic. They have the opportunity to ride iconic attractions at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, as well as plenty of other offerings, including many forms of entertainment.

One of the most popular offerings are two beloved Disney parades, Festival of Fantasy, which makes its way around Magic Kingdom at both 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. each day, and Mickey’s Celebration Cavalcade.

Recently, a scary incident unfolded while Guests were viewing Mickey’s Celebration Cavalcade in Magic Kingdom.

A child ran in front of a parade float and jumped onto it in an attempt to meet Pluto. A Disney Cast Member chased after them and corralled him before he made it to the Disney character.

The video was shared on Reddit.

Child Runs On Parade Float from WaltDisneyWorld

As you can see, when the Disney Cast Member jumps onto the float to catch the child, they nearly trip. When the child gets onto the float, you can also see the float come to a stop until he could be removed.

Mickey’s Celebration Cavalcade is a new cavalcade floating through Magic Kingdom Park as part of The World’s Most Magical Celebration.

You can find your favorite spot along the parade route—from Frontierland through Liberty Square down Main Street, U.S.A.—and party with the EARidescent 8 as they rock out in their snazzy new 50th anniversary looks.

Man Charged With Double Murder, Kidnapping at Orlando Resort

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A man was recently charged with two murders, kidnapping, and sexual battery at an Orlando Resort, according to reports.

Because Walt Disney World Resort and surrounding theme parks like Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld Orlando are such a major draw in terms of tourism, many Resort and campgrounds have been built around Orlando and surrounding areas to offer lodging options for tourists visiting the area.

One of these campgrounds is Thousand Trails Resort, which describes itself as offering “the perfect location near local attractions including the popular Orlando theme parks.”

Just recently, Justin Lamar Jones, from Michigan, was charged with murdering his wife and stepson at the Resort Campground.

Investigators from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office were called around 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 31 to the Thousand Trails Resort, according to WKMG in Orlando. Police said they received a call from a woman who told them she had witnessed a murder.

“This is a tragic situation,” Herrell said. “This is one of the worst ones we’ve heard of in a while.”

Jones was later apprehended in a parking lot on U.S. 27. He is charged with kidnapping, sexual battery, and two counts of first-degree murder.

FIRE in EPCOT’s World Showcase

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Epcot

Last night, the World Showcase was set ablaze in an accident just after Harmonious, EPCOT’s nighttime fireworks show. Little is known at the moment about the cause of the fire, but it seems likely that a stray ember from the fireworks is responsible. There were also reports of lightning in the area tonight.

In a video posted on Twitter, the back of the American Gardens theater can be seen with decently large flames coming from the back of the theater. Earlier reports showed smoke in the area so heavy it was hard to make out exactly which building was ablaze. 

The video also shows a speed boat racing toward the fire. While this is a very scary incident, especially for those present at the Park tonight, we are grateful for fast-acting Cast Members who can be seen springing into action to ensure guest safety and to put the fire out.  

Comments on Twitter and Facebook from bystanders present report that the flames were quickly extinguished though it is not certain at this time if there was any lasting damage done to the theater. The fire did not spread to any other locations in the World Showcase.

There have been no reports of injury. At that time in the evening, it’s unlikely that guests would have been present, but it’s unclear if any cast were present in the area. Frequently technical crew will be in the theater late into the evening working on future productions. We sincerely hope no one was there tonight. This is a very early report. We will update you as more details become available. 

According to Twitter user @SoFLalTaLGaL, this exact location was set on fire earlier this year. 

You can view @disneytiktoks video of the incident here: