First Look at Cinderella-Inspired 1950s Disney Decades Collection Coming Soon

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shopDisney has released a first look at the newest Cinderella-inspired 1950s Disney Decades Collection coming soon to Disney Parks.

1950s Disney Decades Collection featuring “Cinderella”

shopDisney has given an exclusive first look at the “Cinderella” inspired Loungefly backpack from the Disney100 Decades 1950s Collection.

The light purple mini backpack features Cinderella in the midst of being transformed from her tattered pink dress into her iconic ballgown by her Fairy Godmother.

Cinderella’s mouse friends, Jaq and Gus, among a few others are also featured on the front of the mini backpack. It also features her dog Bruno and her horse Major.

There is a small pumpkin in the bottom left corner to represent the “pumpkin coach” that was magically transformed with the help of the Fairy Godmother.

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As you can see above, the Disney100 Decades Collection will also feature “Alice in Wonderland.”

The Disney100 Decades 1950s Collection will be available May 15th at 8 a.m PT on shopDisney. It will likely be available at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort on the same day.

The 1940s Disney100 Decades Collection features merchandise inspired by “Pinocchio,” “Fantasia,” “The Three Caballeros,” and more. The 1930s collection was inspired by “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” and “The Band Concert.” The 1920s collection was inspired by “Steamboat Willie.”

Upcoming Disney100 Decades Collections

While the products we can expect to see in upcoming Disney100 collections are largely a surprise, Disney has been kind enough to share teaser images that point to the following productions as being among the upcoming decades. With so many beloved characters debuting between the 1950s and present-day, we’re sure to see many great additions to this list.

  • The 1960s — “The Jungle Book” and “101 Dalmatians”
  • The 1970s — “The Aristocats” and “The Muppets”
  • The 1980s — “Mickey Mouse Club” and “Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers”
  • The 1990s — “Darkwing Duck” and “Beauty and the Beast”
  • The 2000s — “The Princess and the Frog” and “Bolt”
  • The 2010s — “Toy Story 3” and “Frozen”

Mother’s Day Gifts for Disney Moms

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Mother’s Day is May 14, and we want to make sure everyone is ready with Disney-themed gifts that show off happy moments with their mom! Disney PhotoPass Service has collaborated with EZ Prints to offer a quick and easy way to take Disney vacation photos and turn them into a personalized gift. 

With specialty prints, canvases, magnets, photo books, mugs, and more, no matter the budget, there’s a gift everyone can customize with their photos. 

Today through April 24, 2023, when purchasing photo products through EZ Prints, use code MAGICAL30 to enjoy 30% off sitewide on photo products (exclusion applies).*  

Visiting Disney Springs soon? guests can now customize and order a selection of these products from self-service kiosks found at the Disney PhotoPass Studio located in the Marketplace and still take advantage of the promotion above.

Thoughtful gifts take time, so get going now! guests will need to place their order at least 10 days before Mother’s Day to have it made and delivered in time. Orders shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, United States Territories, and international addresses outside of the United States will need additional time to ship.

To create personalized products, Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort guests can visit the EZ Prints website.

Photo gift products are offered by a third party, EZ Prints. Not all Disney PhotoPass photos can be used in EZ Prints products. Use of Disney PhotoPass photos by EZ Prints will be subject to EZ Prints’ own policies and terms, and Disney will not be responsible for EZ Prints products, site or actions. More information on third-party products can be found in the Disney PhotoPass terms and conditions here. Subject to restrictions and change without notice. 

*Offer valid on eligible products ordered from EZ Prints from April 18, 2023 (12:01 a.m. ET), through April 24, 2023 (11:59 p.m. ET). Disney PhotoPass® Archive USB excluded from offer. No adjustments to prior purchases. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer or discount and is subject to restrictions and change without notice. Not valid on any in-store, online or in-app purchases from Disney PhotoPass Service or any other Disney affiliate, location or site. Disney will not be responsible for the EZ Prints offer. Void where prohibited.   

Emptiest Day Since Pandemic

Posted on by Mathew Corn Animal Kingdom, Disney Parks, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom

This time of year, the Parks are usually busier than ever. Guests flock to Walt Disney World Resort to spend their spring break and school breaks. Easter weekend is also another popular time for Disney fans to make a quick trip to the Parks. This is the reason why Guests entering the Parks were shocked to see how empty they were this time of year.

Nearly All Rides at WDW Under 30 Minutes in Wait Time

Usually, when you visit Walt Disney World Resort this time of year, you can expect big crowds and long lines. That was not the case for Guests entering the Parks who were instead met with a nearly vacant property. This weekend was also a race weekend at Walt Disney World, and even that did not make much of a shift to the crowd numbers.

One Disney fan posted on Reddit that they notices some insanely low wait times at the Parks. He attached a screenshot that showed that nearly all rides in Disney’s Hollywood Studios were under 35 minutes to ride. This is especially shocking for rides such as Slinky Dog Dash, which are usually popular. One fan even commented that they saw Star Wars Rise of the Resistance at a 10-minute wait time.

Theme Park reporter Scott Gustin added some further insight into this phenomenon on Twitter. He did some research through Thrill Data, where he discovered that Sunday, April 16, was the slowest Park day since October 1, 2021. He concluded that Sunday was therefore also the slowest day of Genie+ sales since October 19, 2021.

This entire situation is quite shocking from a fan’s perspective. Clearly, the Spring Break crowds are gone for good this season. If you are located close to Central Florida, now is the time the book a last-minute trip to Walt Disney World Resort.

Halfway to Halloween Kicks Off This Week at Disney Parks!

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Welcome, foolish mortals, to this year’s Disney Parks Halfway to Halloween celebration! Spring has sprung, which means the countdown to spooky season has officially begun and #HalfwaytoHalloween is underway at Disney. This week on Disney Travel News and our Disney Travel Professionals social channels, we’re celebrating all things Halloween with exciting news and content from Disney Parks around the world and a full celebration of the fan-favorite attraction the Haunted Mansion, plus limited-time specialty food and beverage at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort.

To begin your journey into the boundless realm of the supernatural, be sure to check out the trailer for Walt Disney Studios’ “Haunted Mansion” that premiers in theaters July 28. This comically creepy adventure is inspired by the classic theme park attraction and tells the story of a woman and her son (Rosario Dawson and Chase Dillon) who enlist a motley crew of so-called spiritual experts (Owen Wilson, Danny DeVito, LaKeith Stanfield and Tiffany Haddish) to help rid their home of supernatural squatters.

Whether your Clients are at one of our parks, on a Disney Cruise Line ship or celebrating at home, there will be something for everyone to celebrate Halfway to Halloween this year. Join 999 happy haunts for this spellbinding celebration and follow along all week to see how to join in on the frightful fun.

Trump Says DeSantis Was “Outplayed, Outsmarted and Embarrassed” by Disney

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The Walt Disney Company has once again found itself the topic of a political conversation. This time, it was former President Donald Trump who spoke out about the company. It seems that Trump and Disney have become unlikely allies because of a common enemy: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Trump and DeSantis have been at each other’s throats for a while. These two men are in direct competition as the two forerunners in the race for the Republican Presidential nomination. Now, Trump is using the feud between Disney and DeSantis as a way of mocking the governor.

One of the major news stories of the past few months has been the drama between Gov. DeSantis and the Walt Disney Company. Disney CEO Bob Iger has openly expressed his disapproval of the Governers “Don’t say Gay” bill that would restrict the discussion of LGBTQ+ issues in Florida schools. As retaliation, DeSantis attempted to strip Disney of the special tax status that they had held for decades. This situation became a huge talking point nationally. While it seemed that DeSantis would be victorious in this issue, Disney ended up the victor due to a clause that basically stripped the new board of any power.

Former President Donald Trump decided to share his thoughts on the situation. He made a post on his Truth Social account, saying;

“First Ron DeSanctimonious got outplayed, outsmarted, and embarrassed by Mickey Mouse and Disney. Now, while Fort Lauderdale is facing the worst flooding in 100 years, DeSanctus is on tour with his ‘shadow’ campaign for president, instead of taking care of the people of Florida.”

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Many people were surprised to see Trump commend Disney in this way. It can be inferred that Disney will likely come up again in conversation as the 2024 Presidential race grows nearer.