Photos are among the best souvenirs that you can get while at Walt Disney World! Photos help capture the memories and magic of your trip so that you can remember it for years to come. Disney has opened a PhotoPass Studio at Magic Kingdom Park. The studio is located within Fantasyland inside Sir Mickey’s, which is near the exit for Princess Fairytale Hall. Guests who visit will find cast members who are available to take guests’ pictures in front a variety of different backdrops. There are woodland scenes, photo props and more. There is a glass slipper photo prop, too!
The Disney PhotoPass Studio is available to all park guests with regular park admission. The photos will be within the guest’s My Disney Experience account and included in downloads with Memory Maker. The hours for the Disney PhotoPass Studio are the same as the regular park hours for Magic Kingdom Park.
This holiday season there will be new entertainment and holiday decor for each land within the park. Guests will get to enjoy themed holiday experiences everywhere that they go.
From Disney Parks Blog:
It all begins when you cross the bridge to Discovery Island, finding yourself in the midst of a celebration of winter, hand-crafted by the eclectic community of artists who make the island their home. The village is filled with sparkling white holiday decorations. Colorful, animal-inspired luminaries line the rooftops, and wireframe lanterns in the shape of beautiful birds can be found perched throughout the area.
A holiday gathering of winter animals – realized in the form of life-size, artisan-sculpted puppets – frolics on Discovery Island during the day. Reindeer, foxes, polar bears, penguins and more interact with guests, accompanied by serenading musicians as they create a playful atmosphere of festive fun.
As day becomes night, the rooftop luminaries and bird lanterns all around Discovery Island bring a warm and festive glow to the entire village. At the center of everything, the Tree of Life awakenswith a series of wintry tales, complemented by a familiar and heartwarming holiday-inspired musical score. Between awakening moments, the Tree of Life continues to shimmer and sparkle throughout the night, alive with the magic of nature and the spirit of the holidays.
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is set to open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World this month on August 29th! The opening also means a variety of new and delicious food and beverage offerings will be available to guests! Thanks to Disney Parks Blog, we have a look at some of the great items that you can expect.
Oga’s Cantina
Oga’s Cantina is the hangout spot for the locals, smugglers, bounty hunters, droids and more! There will be a variety of specialty beverages for guests that are with or without alcohol. There are morning specialties like the Bloody Rancor made with vodka, chile liqueur, spicy Bloody Mary mix, and a rancor bone cookie.
The afternoon and evening specialties include options like the Outer Rim featuring silver tequila, açai liqueur, lime juice, pure cane sugar, black salt, and exotic fruit purée. There’s also the Yub Nub made with pineapple rum, spiced rum, citrus juices, and passion fruit as well as my personal favorite, the Fuzzy Tauntaun, which is made with peach vodka, peach schnapps, orange juice with tangerine, pure cane sugar, and “buzz button tingling” foam.
The Blue Bantha features blue milk served chilled and topped with a bantha-inspired vanilla-butter sugar cookie. There is also the Hyperdrive (Punch It!) with Powerade Mountain Berry Blast, white cranberry juice, black cherry purée, and Sprite or the Jabba Juice featuring Simply Orange with pineapple, kiwi, cantaloupe, and blueberry popping pearls.
There is a drink that includes alcohol that is only offered at Walt Disney World Resort, the Rodian Ration. It is made with vodka, sour apple liqueur, Sprite, and green apple popping pearls. There is a version of this drink without alcohol called Oga’s Obsession that is made with Odwalla Lemonade, cotton candy flavor, and blue popping pearls. If you want a delicious snack option, you can order Batuu Bits which is a themed trail mix.
Docking Bay 7 Food & Cargo
This location will offer a variety of dishes that are made with ingredients that you would find all across the galaxy. There are items like Felucian Garden Spread (plant-based “kefta” with herb hummus, tomato-cucumber relish, and pita) or the Yobshrimp Noodle Salad with chilled shrimp, marinated noodles, and seasonal vegetables. Drink options include Moof Juice with Simply Fruit Punch, Simply Orange with pineapple, and chipotle-pineapple. For a specialty beverage with alcohol (exclusive to Walt Disney World Resort) – try the Takodana Quencher with dragon berry rum, blue curaçao, Simply Orange with pineapple, and kiwi.
If you save room for something sweet there is the Batuu-bon featuring chocolate cake with white chocolate mousse and coffee custard or the Oi-oi Puff – a raspberry cream puff with passion fruit mousse.
Milk Stand
You have to stop by here to try the blue and green treats in Batuu. Both the Blue Milk and the Green Milk feature a plant-based blend of coconut and rice milks and can even be ordered with alcohol (exclusive to Walt Disney World Resort). Sip on a Blue Milk Cooler with rum or a Green Milk Cooler with tequila! And don’t forget to order your Bubo Wumba Family Farms souvenir drink vessel.
Ronto Roasters
Ronto Wraps are quick options that is available. They are made with roasted pork, grilled sausage, peppercorn sauce, and tangy slaw wrapped in pita. There is also the Nuna Turkey Jerky, which is offered in sweet and spicy flavors.
There is the non-alcoholic Tatooine Sunset that is made with Gold Peak Unsweetened Tea, Odwalla Lemonade, melon, and blueberry. There is also the Trandoshan Ale (a spiced wheat ale) or the Coruscant Cooler featuring Kentucky bourbon, cherry liqueur, fortified wine, cranberry, and lime juice.
Kat Saka’s Kettle
You can check out the Outpost Mix, which is a combination of sweet and savory popcorn for a delicious snack.
Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World opens on August 29th!
With Fall fast approaching it’s not too late to catch some of the recently opened experiences before they end
Here’s a look at what’s happening over the next few months across the Walt Disney World Resort theme park.
Mickey & Minnie’s Surprise Celebration at Magic Kingdom Park
Meet Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse together – in special celebratory outfits – in Town Square Theater as part of Mickey & Minnie’s Surprise Celebration. (Ends Sepember 30)
Discover seldom-seen Disney friends at the flagpole in Town Square. (Ends Sepember 30)
Entertainment at Epcot
Bid a fond farewell to “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth,” as the nighttime spectacular’s nearly 20-year run at World Showcase Lagoon draws to a close. (Ends September 30)
Take a musical journey through the cosmos with Star-Lord and Gamora during Guardians of the Galaxy – Awesome Mix Live! at the America Gardens Theatre. (Ends August 18)
An Incredible Celebration at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Leap into action at Pixar Place during “The Super Shindig” dance party with Mr. Incredible, Mrs. Incredible and Frozone. (Ends September 30)
“Hakuna Matata Time Dance Party” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Walk on the wild side during this raucous celebration where young adventurers let their inner animals roam free on the dance floor along with their pals Timon and Rafiki. (Ends September 30)
Several special experiences new to Walt Disney World in 2019 will continue into the fall and beyond, including:
Dance with favorite Disney pals in front of Cinderella Castle during “Move It! Shake It! MousekeDance It! Street Party” at Magic Kingdom.
Become a rookie racer and learn the rules of the road during Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Also at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, step into the world of Disney and Pixar’s “Monsters, Inc.,” or meet Edna Mode from Disney and Pixar’s “The Incredibles.”
Take in the grandeur of the Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom as it awakens anew each night with scenes inspired by “The Lion King,” or snap a photo in front of special “Lion King” backdrops perfect for sharing on social media.
Also at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, see the nighttime show “Rivers of Light: We Are One,” now featuring additional imagery and familiar animal characters.
Some Magic Kingdom attractions are getting a holiday makeover this year for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Disney Parks Blog announced some of these changes.
First up is over at Tomorrowland Speedway where guests will drive through lights and special decorations while on the track. Next at Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor there will be a new show just for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party that will incorporate holiday fun. Space Mountain will feature special lighting and holiday music to help set the holiday mood for the attraction. Over a Mad Tea Party there will be holiday lights and music incorporated into the experience.
The new fireworks show will debut, Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks. There are also returning offerings including A Frozen Holiday Wish, Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration, A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas, Club Tinsel, Disney Junior Jingle Jam and Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade. There will still be a variety of complimentary treats and snow falling on Main Street, U.S.A.
Tickets are already on sale for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. The event will run on select nights on November 8th, 2019 through December 22nd, 2019. Guests can save $10 when they purchase tickets in advance.
