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Halloween is on its way to Disneyland Park (Paris), with the return of the park’s Disney’s Halloween Festival on October 1.
During the event, which runs through November 2, guests can watch The Maleficent Disney Villains Promenade or Mickey’s Halloween Celebration (which features Disney characters dressed in Halloween costumes), visit their favorite villains in Maleficent’s Court, or take photos in one of the park’s many seasonally decorated photo locations.
Here’s a sneak peek at the fun.
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Just flight of steps down from the beautiful lobby of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Victoria Falls Lounge is a fun spot for cocktails or a great glass of South African wine. A new menu released this week adds flavors of Africa and India from the resort’s various restaurants – substantial bites to pair with beverages. It’s easy, no reservations, just stop by and grab a seat at the bar or a table.
On sale now, with shows starting on Tuesday, September 30, guests can purchase a special “Dinner & A Show” package that include a ticket to the 6:00 p.m. “La Nouba” show plus dinner – an entrée, dessert and non-alcoholic beverage – at one of three Downtown Disney West Side restaurants: Wolfgang Puck Café, Planet Hollywood orSplitsville Luxury Lanes. With an option to dine by 4:30 p.m. before the show, or make it a later evening with a post-performance dinner after 8:00 p.m., there’s an option for everyone.
Beginning October 6th, Disney is debuting a Haunted Mansion themed makeup line as part of their Beautifully Disney line. The line includes nail decals, an eye shadow palette (with names like Find A Way Out!, Ghoul’s Night Out & Hurry Back) and accessory case inspired by the wallpaper in the Haunted Mansion, and a mini lipstick set (with colors named Ball & Chain, Look Alive, Bride & Doom and Ghost Host).
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D-Tech on Demand NOW OFFERS cases for the recently announced iPhone 6.
D-Tech on Demand now offers more than 170 different art styles for select phones. In addition to the iPhone 6, guests can design and personalize cases for other phones including iPhone 4/4S, iPhone 5/5S, iPhone 5C, Samsung Galaxy SIII and Samsung Galaxy S4.
Coming in October, the D-Tech on Demand team will offer select iPhone 6 cases in additional Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort merchandise locations. These cases will not be offered on our Disney Parks online store at this time.
Guests should also look for iPhone 6+ cases coming to D-Tech on Demand in the Marketplace Co-Op late
Frozen Summer Fun is coming to an end on September 28, taking the Frozen Fireworks, the ice skating at Oaken’s, and the Royal Welcome parade with it. The For the First Time in Forever Sing-Along will remain in Sound Stage One (not moving to American Idol) and Oaken’s will move to the former AFI Showcase at the end of the Backlot Tour. A fun little aside – Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, the ice cutters, and the ice skaters from the Royal Welcome will be appearing in the Once Upon a Christmastime Parade in the Magic Kingdom!
Over in Disneyland Paris — Main street usa. and Frontierland have begun their transformation. There are now ghosts and pumpkins on display!
Decorations arriving look similar to recent years, following the festival’s gradual reinvention from 2010 onwards.
Ghosts introduced to Main Street in 2012 have returned with a few changes. One of the best things about the popular ghosts is that they reference numerous Main Street locations — including the Dr Bitz Dental School on Town Square which has a ghost with a toothache standing out front.
Plenty of banners and “funky pumpkins” are already present, too.
Over in Frontierland, the Pumpkin Men who used to have slightly menacing, jagged grins — these days have softer smiles.
A minor revision in Frontierland is that the banners changed from orange and yellow — to orange and black, just like on Main Street.
One bigger change for 2014 is the scene on the Royal Castle Stage. Previously home to Mickey’s Halloween Treat in the Street show, Mickey’s Halloween Celebration parade is now taking place there.
the unused Le Théâtre du Château has lost its giant Mickey Mouse-shaped pumpkin, replaced by a smaller sunflower centrepiece. The green vines entwining its towers have also yet to return, so it looks like the stage overlay will now remain more low-key.
The introduction of a more “Harvest” style of spookiness is perhaps in line with rumours that Disneyland Paris will extend the Halloween season in coming years, perhaps having it begin earlier in September.
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Disneyland News from our friend Randy over at Faith and the Magic Kingdom dot com
First, I reported a couple of weeks ago that “Legends of Frontierland” had been extended, but there was no word on how long. Well, now we have that word. The experience ends September 27, but the Disney Parks Blog describes that day as the one “this chapter of their saga ends,” which says to me that they’re going to do it again, with some new twists and takes on it. It’s worth visiting that day if you can, too, because the citizens of Frontierland and Rainbow Ridge are planning to make September 27th the best day ever with special events and surprises throughout the day.
When I first reported on the returning treats for Halloween Time, I said that new items would be coming as well, and now we know what they are!
· Candy corn apples, which have been covered in caramel, enrobed in dark chocolate and adorned with candy corn pieces.
· Bat Cake Pops are available in chocolate, vanilla or red velvet and are covered in dark chocolate and then adorned with black licorice wings and red chocolate eyes.
· The traditional Mickey Mouse crispy treat has been laced in white chocolate, creating a mummy effect, complete with candy-coated chocolate eyes peering from underneath the bandages.
· Pumpkin Marshmallow Wands, which are stacked jack o’ lantern faces made with fluffy marshmallows, creamy caramel, white chocolate and orange sanding sugar.
· Haunted Mansion Clock Crispies, dipped in dark chocolate and decorated with green and white vanilla-flavored chocolate, creating the classic image of the Haunted Mansion clock.
I think I may have just lapsed into a sugar coma typing that.
For a limited time starting September 26, the Big Hero 6 Sneak Peek will replace Guardians of the Galaxy and be presented in 4D with special in-theater effects at the Magic Eye Theater. It doesn’t look like Captain EO will be coming back.
And finally, a few weeks ago I shared the news that Anna & Elsa’s Boutique would be heading into the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort this fall! I have a quick update for you. Disney had a change of dates and now on September 22, Studio Disney 365 will begin its transformation, opening just a couple of weeks later as Anna & Elsa’s Boutique on October 6.
Studio Backlot Tour at DHS to close on SEPT 27
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Golf or mini golf, golf lessons Mini Gold is $14 adults and $12 kids 3-9 Reg golf $39 to 165
Bowling – early bird open to 12 $12/8 or $20 per person
Fishing – ?Call for pricing
Sorcerer at magic kingdom – free
Jedi academy – free
Pirates league
The First Mate and Empress Packages (starting at $34.95 plus tax):
Your choice of facial effect: Cursed Pirate, Captain Hook, Captain Jack, Blackeyed Jack or shimmering makeup*
Reversible bandana
Earring and eye patch
Sword and sheath
The Pirate League bag
Temporary tattoo
Unique pirate coin necklace
Personalized pirate oath
Official pirate name
Participation in a daily Adventureland Pirate Parade
*The Empress Package also includes vibrant makeup, lip gloss, nail polish and face gem.
Jake and the Never Land Pirates Package (starting at $29.95 plus tax):
Jake and the Never Land Pirates bandana with faux hair
Jake facial effect
Sword and sheath
The Pirates League bag
Unique pirate coin necklace
Participation in a daily Adventureland Pirate Parade
**Ask about The Jake and the Never Land Pirates Deluxe Package for $44.95 plus tax**.
The Mermaid Package (starting at $39.95 plus tax):
Luminous mermaid makeup and makeup palette
Mermaid hairstyle and color-changing hair clip
Distinctive mermaid necklace
Nail polish
Mermaid sash
Participation in a daily Adventureland Pirate Parade
**Ask about The Mermaid Deluxe Package for $74.95 plus tax**.
Segway $85 per person
Water park – Starting at $53
Bike rental – $18 Wilderness
Boat rent – Canoe, Kyak, Motor, Sailboats
Sports –
basketball
tennis
Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort — 2 hard courts adjacent to Bay Lake Tower; check out equipment at Community Hall or Boat Nook Marina
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village — Half court located near shuffleboard and basketball courts; check out equipment at Community Hall
Disney’s Boardwalk Inn and Villas — 2 courts adjacent to Community Hall; check out equipment at Community Hall
Disney’s Old Key West Resort — 2 courts near the main pool, one on Old Turtle Pond Road; check out equipment at Conch Flats Community Hall or Hank’s Rent ‘N Return
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa — 2 clay courts located in the sports courts area; check out equipment at Community Hall or Horsing Around Rentals
Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts — Court located near Admiral Pool; check out equipment at Ship Shape Health Club
Walt Disney World Dolphin and Swan Hotels — 4 hard courts across from Walt Disney World Swan Hotel; check out equipment at Dolphin Health Club or Swan Health Club
Pool tables – free
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village – Kidani Village Community Hall
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort – Barefoot Bay Marina
Disney’s Old Key West Resort – Conch Flats Community Hall
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa – Saratoga Springs Community Hall and the Turf Club Lounge at the Turf Club Bar and Grill
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Walt Disney World is saying “Let It Go” to it’s Maelstrom ride at the Norway pavilion in EPCOT. What will be replacing it is a ride inspired by the ever-popular “Frozen” movie. The new attraction will take guests to the fictional land of Arendelle and recreate moments and music from the film. The pavilion will include an area where guests can meet the movie’s sister characters Anna and Elsa.
“Frozen” themes will also be a major part of holiday activities at the Magic Kingdom Park this year. Cinderella Castle will turn into an ice palace nightly starting in early November, and Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade will include appearances by Anna, Elsa and other “Frozen” characters including Kristoff and Olaf.
Randy Faith and the Magic Kingdom dot com Speaking of Halloween fun, ‘Mahaloween Luau’ is coming to Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Hotel on September 29. 100 guests per seating will get to enjoy this kooky seasonal party that includes beverages and eats, live music and insider info with Imagineers and Disney cast members. Guests will also receive a special edition glass available only at the event. (A note to collectors: the second edition of the Zombie souvenir glass will also be available for purchase at the event, before it is available to the public the next day.)
There are 4 hours to choose from : 3-4 p.m., [4:30]-5:30 p.m., 6-7 p.m. or [7:30]-8:30 p.m. The fun starts on the patio with appetizers and two drink tickets (beer, wine, Zombie Drink or Polynesian Punch). Then you’ll move inside for live entertainment and a Disney tiki presentation by Walt Disney Imagineering. You’ll also have a chance to meet some of Disney’s concept artists and other special guests. When the party ends, you’ll get a Jungle River Cruise Expedition Bag that includes a Trader Sam panama hat, a boxed special-edition “Mahaloween Luau” glass (with a dated stamp), a Trader Sam print on canvas, and a coupon good for 20 percent off at the adjacent Tangaroa Terrace. Guests also can purchase up to two additional second-edition Zombie souvenir glasses. Cost is $125 per person, including tax and tip. To reserve your spot, call 714-781-DINE
Now that we’re into the Halloween season—how is that even possible—that obviously means it’s time to start thinking about Christmas, right? Holidays at the Disneyland Resort is returning November 13 and will continue through January 6, 2015. More details will be released soon, but for now, we can expect returning favorites like these:
At Disney California Adventure Park:
· “World of Color – Winter Dreams”
· Disney ¡Viva Navidad! (featuring Three Kings Day, January 4-6, 2015)
At Disneyland Park:
· “A Christmas Fantasy” parade
· “it’s a small world” Holiday
· Haunted Mansion Holiday
· Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle
· “Believe … in Holiday Magic” fireworks spectacular
And at the Downtown Disney District:
· Downtown Disney Winter Village
· Olaf’s Frozen Ice Rink
A new game has launched in the Crush’s Coaster queue line in Disneyland Paris. This game offers you a new interactive Disney experience while waiting in line for one of Disneyland Paris’ most popular attractions. This simple game sees guests operating as Crush and moving him by using their finger on their mobile device. Crush’s Coaster, the Game is an interactive mobile game for smartphone and tablet, available in French and English. Visitors do not need to download the game on their smartphone or tablet, they directly play from their web browser.
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“Into the Woods” is a modern twist on several of the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales, intertwining the plots of a few choice stories and exploring the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests. This humorous and heartfelt musical follows the classic tales of Cinderella (Anna Kendrick), Little Red Riding Hood (Lilla Crawford), Jack and the Beanstalk (Daniel Huttlestone), and Rapunzel (MacKenzie Mauzy)—all tied together by an original story involving a baker and his wife (James Corden & Emily Blunt), their wish to begin a family and their interaction with the witch (Meryl Streep) who has put a curse on them. Rob Marshall, the acclaimed filmmaker behind the Academy Award®-winning musical “Chicago” and Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” directs the film, which is based on the Tony®-winning original musical by James Lapine, who also penned the screenplay, and legendary composer Stephen Sondheim, who provides the music and lyrics. Produced by Marshall, John DeLuca, “Wicked” producer Marc Platt and Callum McDougall, “Into the Woods” will be released in theaters Dec. 25, 2014.
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Enjoy the magic like never before with a vacation to Orlando personalized just for you. Couples can unwind on the links of the Tom Fazio-designed Four Seasons championship golf course, indulge in a couple’s massage in the Spa, or sip a cocktail by the adults-only pool. Kids will love the water slides, lazy river, climbing wall and activity centres on an island just for them. Evenings in the rooftop steakhouse sparkle with fireworks on two horizons. Imagine all this and more at Four Seasons, just minutes from Magic Kingdom® Park and Epcot®.
With so much to see and experience, you’ll see Four Seasons stands as the pinnacle in Orlando family hotels. Luxurious amenities will make you feel right at home and with programs for couples and families, there’s something for everyone here.
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