Last week, we wrote about a new Moana, Disney Princess, and a limited edition Maleficent themed MagicBand. Now, a wonderful tribute to the meanest of the Seven Dwarfs, Grumpy himself! That’s right, there’s now a Grumpy MagicBand, for when you just want to show how upset you are about something.
Grumpy Open Edition MagicBand – $24.99
For the grouch in us all, now there’s a MagicBand to suit the mood! This is sold at The Darkroom at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for $24.99, but I’d imagine it’ll be all over property in no time!
In what quickly became one of the most controversial Disney menu changes in recent history, earlier this week, we reported that the names of the menu items at Docking Bay 7 Food & Cargo had been changed to remove any original Star Wars-theming.
Since its opening, the menu at the land’s main quick-service eatery included names like Smoked Kaadu Ribs and Fried Endorian Tip-Yip, adding to the theme of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Overnight, all of those names were switched over to plainly state what each menu item was. For example, Fried Endorian Tip-Yip was simplified to “Fried Chicken”, the Shaak Roast became simply a “Beef Pot Roast”, and the Yobshrimp Noodle Salad was now a “Shrimp & Noodle Salad.” Even the Felucian Garden Spread was renamed to just a “Hummus Garden Spread”.
Now, it seems like the plot has thickened as the Star Wars-themed names have returned to online menus and digital menu boards alike.
If you’ll recall from the changes, items such as the Mustafarian Lava Roll were previously renamed to the Mustafarian Cinnamon Roll, while Tugg’s Morning Oats was renamed as Tugg’s Overnight Oats, and the Bright Suns Morning was renamed the Bright Suns Breakfast Platter. All have been returned to their original, themed names.
The desserts are the only items that have remained unchanged throughout all of the menu item name changes.
Despite menu descriptions and photos, it appears Disney wanted to make ordering easier for guests by removing the themed menu item names. This did come, however, at the cost of the in-depth immersion that was originally a part of the land’s mission. As of publishing time, the themed menu item names remain listed as-is for Docking Bay 7 at Disneyland’s Galaxy’s Edge.
The Magic Kingdom has new Luxo Ball Merchandise available that includes a Pixar dress, a Loungefly Pixar Luxo Ball bag, a new Pixar Minnie Plush doll, and also available is a Loungefly Pixar Luxo Ball backpack and coin purse. Here are the details on each.
Pixar Halter Dress – $128
This dress is in Uptown Jewelers in the Magic Kingdom. Featuring a simple yellow halter top and blue band around the waist, the most eye-catching part of this design has to be the iconic Luxo Ball and Luxo Jr. playful design printed along the dress’ white hemline.
Pixar Luxo Ball Crossbody Bag by Loungefly – $65
This instantly-recognizable Luxo ball design has made a stunning crossbody purse by Loungefly. With simple red, blue and yellow sequin work on the front and a starry interior, this bag will be perfect for carrying all your essentials round the parks. This can also be found at Uptown Jewelers.
Pixar Minnie Plush – $29.99
Looks like Minnie has already been shopping in the Magic Kingdom today, as here she is wearing the very same halterneck dress, and rocking it with a pair of sky blue heels. I mean, if Minnie herself is wearing it, then it must be fashionable! This plush can be found at The Emporium in the Magic Kingdom.
Luxo Ball Loungefly Backpack and Coin Purse – $90.00
This sleek black backpack, covered in tiny Luxo balls, can be found at Sunset Club Couture at Hollywood Studios
The cool thing about this backpack though is that it comes with a Luxo Ball coin purse! You don’t have to pay separately for this coin purse, like other Loungefly wallets, as this one is included and fits perfectly right inside the front pocket.
For a limited time this fall, guests visiting Disney Parks and sailing with Disney Cruise Line will get an early glimpse of scenes from “Frozen 2.” Beginning Nov. 3, a special look at moments from the film will be presented in the Hyperion Theater at Disney California Adventure park, for guests gathered to experience the “Frozen – Live at the Hyperion” stage spectacular.
Sneak Peeks of the film will also be shown in the Studio Theater at Walt Disney Studios park in Disneyland Paris starting Nov. 4, as part of the Walt Disney Presents attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios beginning on Nov. 5, and onboard Disney Cruise Line during the month of November.
In Disney’s new adventure, “Frozen 2,” Elsa sets out together with Anna, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven, on a dangerous but remarkable journey to discover why she was born with magical powers. The answer is calling her and threatening her kingdom. Elsa once feared her powers were too much for the world. Now, she must hope they are enough.
Disney’s “Frozen 2” arrives in U.S. theaters on November 22, 2019
The third-quarter injury report for Walt Disney World has been released thanks to the MOU Exempt Facilities Report. Typically, amusement parks and fairs are subject to inspection from the State of Florida. However, “Permanent facilities that employ at least 1,000 full-time employees and that maintain full-time, in-house safety inspectors” are exempt from state inspection.
To remain exempt, the operators must report serious injuries to Florida’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services every quarter for the MOU Exempt Facilities Report. Let’s take a look at the report for the third quarter of 2019.
Animal Kingdom
Na’vi River Journey (7/3/19)
83-year-old Male: Injured hip entering the attraction
Expedition Everest (7/5/19)
41-year-old Female: Seizure after experiencing the attraction
Expedition Everest (9/22/19)
45-year-old Female: Guest felt ill; migraine and vomiting when riding Expedition Everest
Epcot
Mission: Space (7/9/19)
34-year-old Male: Guest with a history of motion sickness became ill after riding
Hollywood Studios
Star Tours (8/19/19)
40-year-old Male: Guest with a pre-existing medical condition had a seizure and fell after riding
Magic Kingdom
Under the Sea ~ Journey of the Little Mermaid (7/21/19)
69-year-old Female: Guest with a pre-existing medical condition had a seizure after experiencing the attraction
Tomorrowland Speedway (7/23/19)
75-year-old Male: Guest fell loading onto the attraction; multiple abrasions and contusions
Peter Pan’s Flight (9/25/19)
4-year-old Male: Guest with a pre-existing medical condition had a seizure after experiencing the attraction
Typhoon Lagoon
Castaway Creek (9/22/19)
44-year-old Female: Guest experienced sudden memory loss
