New Details About Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway

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We can’t wait for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway to open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World. The attraction is also coming to Disneyland park in California, too! During D23, Bob Chapek, Chairman for Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, revealed more details and a few sneak peeks of the new attraction!

At Disneyland park, the attraction will be opening in Mickey’s Toontown in 2022. The action takes place at the El CapiTOON Theater, where Mickey and Minnie are premiering their newest short, “Perfect Picnic.” Before you enter the cinema, you’ll experience a special exhibit created by the Toontown Hysterical Society featuring costumes and props from the toon world.

At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney Imagineers are getting ready to open next year. You’ll be invited to the Chinese Theatre, which serves as the magic portal through which theatergoers will step from the human world directly into the cartoon world for one Goofy adventure aboard Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway!

Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway puts you inside the wacky and unpredictable world of Disney Channel’s Emmy® Award-winning “Mickey Mouse” cartoon shorts! Once you step into the cartoon world of Mickey and Minnie, you’ll board a train with Goofy as the engineer. Then, one magical moment after the next leads you to a zany, out-of-control adventure filled with surprising twists and turns.

With an original story and lovable theme song, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway uses state-of-the-art technologies and dazzling visual effects to transform the cartoon world into an incredible and immersive multidimensional experience.

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WDW Cast Members Experience Galaxy’s Edge!

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Disney cast members make magic every day for guests visiting our theme parks. Recently, tens of thousands of Cast Members experienced some magic of their own as they were among the first to preview Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, opening Aug. 29 at Walt Disney World Resort. Were they impressed? Find out by taking a look at their reactions to this immersive new land below.

Boys and Girls Club First to Experience Galaxy’s Edge

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More than 1,000 local students from the Central Florida Boys and Girls Club had the opportunity for a special community preview of the new land.

Disney has a 50-year partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida to help provide experiences and imagination to local children and their families. The students got to experience the land, taste blue milk and other treats, meet and greet with characters and experience the new Millennium Falcon attraction.

This is not the only of the community experiences that are planned for the new land. Disney will also bring over 140 Wish families staying at Give Kids the World Village into the land for a preview.

Check out the video below for highlights of their experience.

Reservations Available at 3 Galaxy’s Edge Locations

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Exciting news! With the opening Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in just about three weeks Disney has opened reservations for some its most popular offerings within the land. Reservations will be required to enjoy these experiences, so you’ll want to make them as soon as possible for your visit to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. 

Three expereinces–Oga’s Cantina, Droid Depot, and Savi’s Workshop-Handbuilt Lightsabers, will require reservations to enjoy the experiences.

At Oga’s Cantina, even the blaster-bolt scorches on the walls tell a story. Here, guests gather to share their tales from around the galaxy as they enjoy exotic beverages served in unique vessels and listen to spirited musical entertainment provided by DJ R-3X, otherwise known as Rex, the former Starspeeder 3000 pilot droid from the original Star Tours. Rex re-invents himself as the cantina’s DJ, and he’s as quirky and talkative as ever.

The Droid Depot invites guests to construct their own astromech droids. Patrons pick pieces and parts off a conveyor belt to build one of two core models (R-series or BB-series) and they can customize their droids with various parts and colors. These droids interact with elements throughout the land, enhancing guests’ adventures. Additional accessories can be added to further customize these new friends. In addition, the Droid Depot will offer pre-built droids, droid-inspired toys and apparel, and more. 

At Savi’s Workshop – Handbuilt Lightsabers, guests have the opportunity to craft and customize their very own lightsabers. In this mystical experience, guests feel the Force as they build these elegant weapons from a more civilized age.

It’s important to know that entry into Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will be limited and will be subject to capacity. Having a reservation to one of these experiences appears to gurantee you entry into the land. Disney has the following information on the Oga’s Cantina page:

Checking In
Guests should check in no earlier than 15 minutes prior to their reservation time with the Cast Member at the end of the queue at Oga’s Cantina inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.

Each person in your party must be present upon check-in and for admission to the land and the cantina. Please be prepared to present your reservation confirmation email, photo ID and the credit card provided at the time of booking.

Guests will be admitted as soon as space that accommodates their party size becomes available. Late arrivals may not be accommodated.

Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM Announced

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Hollywood Studios

If you are looking forward to holiday shows and entertainment, then you will definitely want to check out Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This popular nighttime spectacular is set to return from November 8th, 2019 through January 5th, 2020.

The show features scenes from a variety of Disney holiday films and scenes like Prep & Landing, A Nightmare Before Christmas, Mickey’s Christmas Carol, Beauty and the Beast and more. The show also incorporates lights, lasers, projected imagery, fireworks and more to bring the holidays to guests on the Chinese Theater.

With the event, there is usually a Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! Dessert Party that is offered on event nights so that guests can enjoy themed food and beverages with a reserved viewing of the show. 

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Catch last year’s show in this video;