March Plush Revealed As “Year Of The Mouse” Train Conductor Mickey

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All aboard! D23 has revealed the “Year of the Mouse” limited edition plush for March, and it’s Mickey Mouse as a train conductor!

From D23:

Commemorate the Year of the Mouse with this Limited-Edition Train Conductor Disney Mickey Mouse Plush. The third of 12 collectible large plush in the series, this exclusive Mickey Mouse celebrates the month of March. Mickey Mouse stands 16 inches tall and is made of a soft denim fabric featuring his engineer’s outfit with gold embroidered buttons and embroidered eyes. Mickey Mouse features a commemorative gold and satin foot patch and includes a Certificate of Authenticity. He even comes in a window box featuring special Year of the Mouse packaging—ideal for collectors. The Year of the Mouse Train Conductor Disney Mickey Mouse plush makes the perfect gift for Disney fans of all ages.

Mickey Mouse and trains have a long history, from shorts like Mickey’s Choo Choo (1929) and Mr. Mouse Takes a Trip (1940) to Mickey joining Walt Disney aboard the Disneyland® Railroad at the dedication of Disneyland Park on July 17, 1955. According to Disney lore, the idea for Mickey Mouse was born on a train as Walt Disney traveled from New York to Los Angeles.

But before your train leaves the station, D23 did also announce some changes to the member purchase process:

Due to the strong response to these incredible plush, D23 and Amazon are making the following adjustments to the on-sale announcement for the upcoming months.

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  • D23 Members will continue to be among the first to be notified about each month’s theme and have an opportunity to order the month’s design.
  • Each month D23 will provide Members with advance notice of the date the plush will be available for purchase on Amazon.com.
  • On Monday, March 9 at 9 a.m. PST, visit this page on D23.com for the link to purchase the Train Conductor Disney Mickey Mouse plush.
  • Please Note: You must be signed in as a D23 Member to access the link to purchase. Click “Sign In” at the top of the page.
  • Please note extremely limited quantities of the plush will be available on Amazon.com.

This is a change from the “first Thursday of every month” release date that was announced back in January.

Monthly Limited Edition Mickey Mouse Plush Coming To Amazon

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Disney has announced that a limited-edition Mickey Mouse plush collection is coming to Amazon. Every month, from January 2020 to December 2020, a new plush design will be released for guests to purchase in the online shop.

Usher in the “Year of the Mouse” in gala style with your very own Golden Disney Mickey Mouse, sure to bring happiness and excitement in the New Year. Join in the year-long celebration of the grand adventures that have made Mickey Mouse a worldwide icon and endeared him in the hearts and minds of generations of fans, both young and young-at-heart.

Starting in February, on the first Thursday of every month through December 2020, a new Mickey plush in the series will be available on Amazon. D23 Members will be among the first to see each month’s theme and have an opportunity to order the month’s design.

From January 9–12, D23 Members will be able to purchase this collectible plush before it is marketed to the public.

Details on New Space Restaurant

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Dining, Epcot

As part of the expansion of the Mission: SPACE pavilion, a new space-themed restaurant will provide you with fantastic food and meals that are out of this world. The new restaurant will be called Space 220 and will include daytime and nighttime views of Earth from 220 miles up.

You’ll board a special elevator for a journey to the space station that is home to an amazing dining experience. On the way up, viewports will give you a real-time perspective as you travel high above Earth. Opening this winter, Space 220 will be operated by the Patina Group who also operates Via Napoli.

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Disney Genie – A New Digital Experience

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A new digital offering that will enhance the way guests plan and experience a trip to Walt Disney World will debut in late 2020. The revolutionary new digital app, Disney Genie will make planning easier and more fun by providing you with customized itineraries. For example you can pick an itinerary geared to princesses, thrill seekers, foodies, families and more.

Sometimes you may know exactly what you want to do, but may not know the best time or order in which to do it. You’ll be able to tell Disney Genie what you’d like to experience, and it will quickly evaluate the options and provide you with the perfect plan for the parks. If you change your mind for any reason, Disney Genie will be able re-optimize your day.

Disney Genie can also send you real-time tips and updates. As you walk through the park Disney Genie can give you recommendations for experiences it thinks you’ll love, helping you navigate the theme parks with added convenience.

If you don’t want to worry about making reservations in multiple steps, Disney Genie will take care of that for you.

As soon as there are more developments about this new digital offering we will bring it to you!

Watch this video from the D23 Expo last weekend.

Mary Poppins Attraction Coming to United Kingdom Pavilion

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Epcot

Dick Van Dyke stepped on stage at the D23 Expo to announce that a Mary Poppins inspired attraction is coming to the United Kingdom pavilion! The first-ever Mary Poppins themed attraction at at Disney Park will let you walk down Cherry Tree Lane including Admiral Boom’s house! You will then enter Number 17, home of the Banks family, where your Mary Poppins themed adventure will begin.

As soon as we hear more details we will release them!