More Characters Announced for “Disney Fab 50” Sculptures

We are just over 70 days away from “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” at Walt Disney World! This 50th Anniversary celebration is going to be one to remember. Kicking off on October 1, and lasting a full 18-months, we simply can’t wait for all the excitement! We’ve already shared that a new nighttime spectacular is coming to Magic Kingdom, EPCOT’s Harmonious nighttime spectacular and new Ratatouille attraction will debut, and the list of festivities just keeps coming! Disney is slowly revealing the exciting characters that will make up the “Disney Fab 50” sculptures… and we now have a few more to add to the list!

During the magical celebration we’ll be able to hunt through all four Walt Disney World theme parks to find 50 golden character sculptures. As previously shared, the number one “Disney Fab 50” announced is of course, Mickey Mouse!

Now, we’ve learned Goofy is the second announced “Disney Fab 50” character, and will be located at Magic Kingdom! As shared by Disney, “Gawrsh! Bill Farmer, voice of Goofy, has revealed that Goofy is part of the “Disney Fab 50 Character Collection” that you’ll soon find across the four @WaltDisneyWorld theme parks during “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” starting Oct 1 #DisneyWorld50”

So, we have Mickey and Goofy… who’s next? Best buds, Timon and PumbaaDisney shares, “Don Hahn, producer of Walt @DisneyAnimation Studios’ The Lion King, has revealed that Timon & Pumbaa are part of the “Disney Fab 50 Character Collection” that you’ll soon find across the four @WaltDisneyWorld theme parks during “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” starting Oct 1 #DisneyWorld50”. You can be on the look for Timon and Pumbaa to be located at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Get ready to scavenger hunt through all four parks to virtually “collect” each golden Disney character sculpture on Instagram! We’ll keep you posted as we learn more about the “Disney Fab 50” scavenger hunt, and who the remaining Disney characters may be.

Disney Lists ALL Dole Whips & Where To Find Them

Disney is celebrating their first ever “DOLE Whip Day”! It’s no surprise that Dole Whips have that enticing taste that tends to draw in a Disney foodie following! And now, Disney has made our love for all things Dole Whip even easier by sharing a list of all their current Dole Whip offerings and where to find them. And yes, Dole Whips are fat-free, dairy-free, and gluten-free with no cholesterol… so what’s not to love?

First up, in celebration of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Disney has launched the limited-time “Tamatoa-inspired” Dipped Cone at Pineapple Lanai at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. From July 19 through 21 you can order the “Tamatoa-inspired” Dipped Cone – Dole Whip raspberry swirled with Dole Whip orange in a white chocolate-dipped waffle cone and coated with “shiny” gold sugar.

Tropical Hideaway at Disneyland Park

  • Dole Whip pineapple, lemon, mango, and raspberry (can be swirled)
  • Dole Whip Floats
    • Dole Whip pineapple-lemon swirl with Dole pineapple juice
    • Dole Whip pineapple-raspberry swirl with Dole pineapple juice
    • Dole Whip raspberry-lemon swirl with Dole pineapple juice
    • Dole Whip raspberry-lemon with passionfruit, orange, and guava juice
  • Loaded Dole Whips
    • Jungle Cruise Dessert Bowl – Dole Whip with blueberries, strawberries, and mandarin oranges topped with coconut caramel sauce, crushed plantains, dried hibiscus, and toasted coconut
    • Dole Whip chile-mango with chamoy, mango, and chile-lime

Tangaroa Terrace Tropical Bar & Grill at Disneyland Hotel

  • Dole Whip
  • Dole Float – Dole Whip topped with Dole pineapple juice
  • Dole Whip topped with rum

Aloha Isle at Magic Kingdom Park

  • Dole Whip
  • Dole Whip Float – Dole Whip topped with Dole pineapple juice

Sunshine Tree Terrace at Magic Kingdom Park

  • Dole Whip orange
  • Orange Cream Cup – Dole Whip orange and vanilla soft-serve
  • I Lava You Float –  Dole Whip orange topped with Fanta Strawberry and red passion fruit syrup topped with popping candy

Marketplace Snacks at Disney Springs

  • Dole Whip
  • Dole Whip lime (through Labor Day)
  • Fresh Dole Whip Watermelon Slice – Dole Whip watermelon served in a fresh watermelon slice topped with chocolate chips (through Labor Day)
  • Dole Whip Watermelon Parfait – Dole Whip watermelon and Key lime custard with a Mickey-shaped watermelon piece topped with chocolate chips (through Labor Day)

Tamu Tamu at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

  • Dole Whip
  • Dole Whip Float – Dole Whip topped with Dole pineapple juice
  • Dole Whip topped with coconut rum
  • Simba Sunset – Dole Whip topped with flavored syrups (watermelon, strawberry, and coconut)
  • King’s Cooler – Dole Whip topped with coconut rum and flavored syrups (watermelon, strawberry, and coconut)

Trilo-Bites at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

  • Trilo-Bites Twist – Dole Whip orange with vanilla soft-serve

Barefoot Pool Bar and Oasis Pool Bar at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

  • Frosty Pineapple – Dole Whip blended with rum
  • Frozen Margarita Dole Whip lime blended with tequila blended and chili-lime seasoning

Pineapple Lanai at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

  • Dole Whip (can be swirled with vanilla soft-serve)
  • Dole Whip lemon, lime, strawberry, raspberry, and mango (rotates as “Today’s Flavors”)
  • Dole Whip topped with coconut rum
  • Exclusive for Dole Whip Day – “Tamatoa-inspired” Dipped Cone – Dole Whip raspberry swirled with Dole Whip orange in a white chocolate-dipped waffle cone and coated with “shiny” gold sugar (available July 19- 21)

Warming Hut at Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park

  • Dole Whip cone or cup (can be swirled with vanilla soft-serve)

Refreshment Outpost at EPCOT

  • Dole Whip pineapple, watermelon, or swirl (July 15-Nov. 20)

Little ‘Opihi’s at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa

  • Dole Whip pineapple, mango, watermelon, and vanilla soft-serve
  • Dole Whip Fresh Fruit Sundae with sprinkles in a waffle bowl topped with fresh pineapple (Moana-themed) or watermelon fruit (Stitch-themed)
  • Mickey and Minnie Waffle Bowl featuring Dole Whip with sprinkles

Ulu Cafe at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa

  • Dole Whip mango (can be swirled with vanilla soft-serve)
  • Psst … we have been told the popular Dole Whip Pumpkin Spice will again be offered this fall at Ulu Café – YES!

How about THAT list?! Looks like a rather delicious list in our opinion! Take note that the above Dole Whip offerings are subject to availability. Your best bet is to get out and try them sooner rather than later so you’ll have a chance to taste your desired Dole Whip.

Walt Disney World Hours Extended At All Four Parks Throughout Summer

Operating hours have been extended throughout July, August, and September at all four Walt Disney World theme parks.

Magic Kingdom

From August 1 through August 9, Magic Kingdom will be opening at 9:00 AM and closing at 10:00 PM, instead of 9:00 PM.

EPCOT

On August 1, 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, and 27-29, EPCOT will also close at 10:00 PM instead of 9:00 PM. It will still open at 11:00 AM.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be closing at 9:00 PM instead of 8:00 PM from August 29 through September 10, September 12 through 14, and September 16 through 25. It will still open at 9:00 AM.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Disney’s Animal Kingdom will continue to open at 8:00 AM. It will close at 8:00 PM from July 26 through July 30. It will close at 7:00 PM from August 1 through September 25.

New Baby Gorilla Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Another newcomer has arrived at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and we couldn’t be more excited! This baby news comes on the heels of the announcement Disney recently shared about the new baby hippo pictured below.

And now, check out the newest addition to Disney… a sweet infant gorilla! As shared via Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment: “Baby love times two! We’re celebrating yet another baby animal birth and are excited to share a first look at the youngest member of our gorilla troop – a western lowland gorilla infant born on July 13! Here are some #KeeperCam photos of mom and baby bonding.

Congrats to all the Disney Cast Members that take care of the amazing animals. Hopefully, soon enough we’ll have a chance to spot this sweet baby gorilla while visiting Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail.

Baby Hippo Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

The next time you’re visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom, you’ll want to take a ride on the popular attraction, Kilimanjaro Safaris. It doesn’t matter how many times we ride this attraction, there is always something new and unexpected to see. The most recent addition to Disney’s animal friends is a little hippo that was born.

Disney recently celebrated the 26th birthday of Henry the Hippo, and gave some insight that a baby would be arriving shortly. Henry’s mate, Tumu, was expecting a baby very soon… and it looks like the little one has arrived!

As shared via Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment Facebook on July 12: “Baby News! Our newest resident, a Nile hippopotamus calf, was born earlier today and popped up for a first photo! Our animal care experts are giving the calf plenty of room to bond and nurse with mom, so check back for more updates (and those adorable baby photos) in the coming days.”

Congrats to Mom (Tuma) and Dad (Henry) on their little hippo calf!