Runaway Railway Media Event Impacts on DHS

Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be hosting a media event on Tuesday, March 3. Some of the park’s entertainment offering will be impacted by this event.

•PYRO TESTS FEB. 29-MARCH 2

In preparation for the media event, pyrotechnic effects will be used around the Chinese Theatre and Theater of the Stars overnight on the following dates and times:

•February 29, 10 p.m. (Chinese Theatre)

•March 1, 9:15 p.m. (Theater of the Stars), 11:15 p.m. (Chinese Theatre)

•March 2, 1:30 a.m. (Chinese Theatre), 10:30 p.m. (Chinese Theatre)

Guests staying at nearby hotels should not be impacted by these tests.

 

•NIGHTTIME SPECTACULAR AND ENTERTAINMENT ADJUSTMENTS

Due to activity taking place in front of the Chinese Theatre, Wonderful World of Animation and Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular will not take place on the evening of March 3.

Fantasmic! will occur as scheduled at 8 p.m.

In addition to that, the showtimes of Beauty & the Beast – Live on Stage, Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!, and the operating hours of several character greetings will be adjusted on Tuesday, March 3.

Please consult the Times Guide & MDX for more information that day.

 

 

SuperBowl LIV Viewing at Disney

There are countless places to watch the Superbowl while vacationing at Disney, but so far, here are the confirmed locations & any specials they are offering:

•All Star Resorts

Recreation teams will be showing it on their big screen

•Art of Animation

Landscape of Flavors: will show the game throughout the televisions in their dining room

Drop Off Bar: will show the game and will offer a drink special: Finish Line for $15

•Boardwalk

ESPN Club: 3 p.m. seating, $100 with minimum for Food and Beverage orders

Atlantic Dance Hall:5:30 p.m. seating (unable to sell food within due to contract/Guests can purchase food on the boardwalk and bring in their own food)

Big River Grill – Will be showing the game

Bellvue Lounge – Will be showing game

•Coronado Springs

Three Bridges –  will be showing game

Rix Sports Bar and Grill – Will be showing game

•Fort Wilderness Campgrounds and Cabins

Crockett’s Tavern – Will be showing game

•Animal Kingdom Lodge

Victoria Falls: Adding an additional 55″ television to the two small ones

•Polynesian Resort

Barefoot Pool Bar:will be showing game

Tambu Lounge: will be showing game

Oasis Bar and Grill(For Polynesian Guests Only) will be showing game

•Pop Century

Petal’s Pool Bar: will be showing game

In the Food Court:  Purple section will have it on the television

•Saratoga Springs

The Turf Club Bar and Grill: Will be showing game

•Wilderness Lodge

Geyser Point: will be showing the game

Reunion Station (Only for DVC Guests): Hosting an event for a maximum of 28 Guests with food and beverage for $45 (additional beverages available for purchase)

Territory Lounge: Will be showing game

•Yacht & Beach Club

Crews Cup: Will be showing game

Martha’s Vineyard Lounge: Will be showing game

Ale and Compass Lounge: Will be showing game

•ESPN Wide World of Sports

ESPN Wide World of Sports Grill: Will be showing game

•Disney Springs

Splitsville: Will be showing game

Rainforest Café:Lava Lounge will be showing game

Planet Hollywood:Will be showing game

Paradiso 37: Will be showing game

The Boathouse: Will be showing game

Complimentary Makeovers On October 24!

Walt Disney World salons specialize in making guests feel their best during their vacation.

In addition to being great spots to relax and unwind, these salons also offer “Character Couture Packages” where stylists transform guests’ hair, makeup, and nails into designs inspired by classic Disney characters!

To give Guests a chance to see what Disney stylists can do, Character Couture will give complimentary makeovers to a limited number of guests visiting the DisneyStyle shop (located at Disney Springs) on Thursday, October 24, from 1-9 p.m.

Disney FairyTails Pin Event at Epcot

Beginning Friday, August 9, the Disney FairyTails pin event will arrive at Epcot, celebrating all of Disney’s furry friends. Located inside World Showplace Events Pavilion in between the Canada and United Kingdom pavilions, the event will conclude on Sunday, August 11 which means three full days of pin trading fun!

Check out the event schedule below:

•Friday, Aug. 9 and Saturday, Aug. 10 (9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.): All Guests participating in the event must have a pre-purchased event credential. Guests will arrive at the Main Entrance and International Gateway.  Those in line prior to 7:45 a.m. will be escorted to World Showplace by a Cast Member. After that time, they may make their way to the venue on their own.

Please note: Only Guests with pre-purchased event credentials will be allowed inside World Showplace.

Sunday, Aug. 11 (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.): Public Pin Trading Day is open to anyone with a valid Epcot admission ticket. Guests will be able to enter and leave World Showplace as they please to pin trade with other Guests.

 

 

Disney’s Hollywood Studios 30th Anniversary Details Announced

 

Disney has just announced some of the special events and merchandise that will be revealed for Disney’s Hollywood Studios 30th Anniversary, taking place May 1, 2019.

This is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the past, present, and the new, exciting future of Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Take a look at all that’s to come:

•View a Star Studded Celebration Parade – A Disney’s Hollywood Studios 30th Anniversary Star-Studded Celebration cavalcade starring Mickey and friends will begin at 10 a.m. and will head down Hollywood Blvd.

•Pick Up a Commemorative 30th Anniversary Guide Map & Button – Guests entering the park can grab a special 30th anniversary commemorative guide map and button.

•Grab Exclusive 30th Anniversary Merchandise – Special 30th anniversary merchandise will be unveiled on May 1, including a new adult T-shirt, baseball cap, Tervis 24-oz tumbler, MagicBand, ornament and much more.

Annual passholders can also shop for some items exclusively created for them. Merchandise can be found starting at 8 a.m. in Grand Park, while supplies last. (Please note: Merchandise will go on sale at 8 a.m., Disney’s Hollywood Studios opens at 9 a.m.)

•Taste Special Food & Beverage Items – A slew of special anniversary food & beverage items will be available throughout the park, including Kylo Ren Cupcakes, Incredibles Macarons, Tres Leches Verrine and many more.

An official foodie guide will be announced next week!

•Stay For the Debut of “Wonderful World of Animation” – The park’s new nighttime projection show will light up the park for its official debut on May 1. Watch in wonder as the façade of the Chinese Theatre is magically transformed – displaying this stirring tribute to animation. Behold spectacular sequences celebrating themes like magic, family, adventure, romance and friendship. Each theme is brought to life through unforgettable moments from beloved films—like “Sleeping Beauty,” “The Incredibles,” “Coco” and many more. The show will debut at 9:05 p.m. just prior to the park’s “Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular” fireworks show.

 

 

 

 

Party for the Planet Returns to Animal Kingdom

To celebrate the beauty of our planet and all its creatures this Earth Day weekend, Disney’s Animal Kingdom will host the “Party for the Planet” on April 20-22, 2019.

Here is more about some of the activities that will be available to guests during the event:

•Animal encounters and educational excitement:

Guests will be able to discover living magic with special ambassador animals or watch animal keepers train and feed some of the creatures that live at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Is animal-themed artwork more your style? Check out the giant penguin sculpture made from reclaimed marine debris near the main entrance. The 11 ft. artwork celebrates Disneynature’s upcoming film “Penguins,” and ASE Educators are on hand to share how you can help keep our oceans clean.

 

•Memorable photo props and rare character opportunities

It wouldn’t be a wild party without picture-proof, would it? Say “cheese” inside themed photo props and critter masks at several spots on Discovery Island daily.

Rare character friends have also been invited to pose and play with visitors, including Jiminy Cricket, Thumper, and Miss Bunny!

•Eco-eats, sweets and events

The popular Tiffins Talks hosted by the world-famous Imagineer Joe Rohde return for another year. Enjoy a feast and hear from the man himself about his adventures, designing Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and more in this event.  Advance reservations are strongly recommended.

•Earth-conscious merchandise

Treat yourself while treating the environment with several special merchandise offerings! Stop by Discovery island to check out whimsical fairy houses, jewelry made from recycled materials, and natural bath and body products.

For another opportunity to meet Joe Rohde, he’ll be signing a limited number of special prints in Mombasa Marketplace on Saturday and Monday.

Woody’s Roundup BBQ Coming in July

Sheriff Woody and his Toy Story pals are heading to Disney’s Contemporary Resort to put on a shindig that will feature games, crafts, and barbeque goodness.

The holiday weekend celebration will be offered nightly July 4 through 6 from 6:15 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. and the scene will be set as a “larger-than-life recreation playset of Woody’s Roundup—a rustic, wild western town.”

Woody, Jessie, Bullseye, and Buzz Lightyear will be on-hand and guests can sing and dance as Mr. Microphone plays some of Woody’s favorite tunes.

Playtime activities will include:

•Trick Roping Demonstration

•Camp-style Carnival Games

•Toy Story Craft Station

A balloon artist will be roaming around and creating favorite Toy Story toys.

Guests will experience the following fireworks shows from the Porte Cochere which provides a spectacular view. Each show begins at approximately 9:15 PM:

•July 4: Disney’s Celebrate America!—A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky

•July 5 and 6: Happily Ever After

Below is the menu for each evening of the party:

*Entrees

•Grilled Boneless Chicken Breasts and Thighs with Roasted Peach Coulis

•Fire-roasted Vegetable Cake served with a Chipotle Succotash

•Low and Slow Smoked Pork Ribs

•Barbecue Beef Brisket Carved

*Sides

•Fresh Cornbread and Honey Butter

•Mixed Greens with Balsamic Vinaigrette and Roasted Pepper Ranch Dressing

•Sweet Cream Cole Slaw

•Southern-style Potato Salad

•Grilled Seasonal Vegetables with a splash of Smoked Olive Oil

•Vegetarian Campfire Chili

*Dessert

•Salted Caramel Cookie Bars

•Assorted Sliced Fresh Melon

•Red, White and Blue Push Pops

•Cherry-Pie Shots

*Kid’s Options

•Garden Salad with Ranch Dressing

•Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches

•Butter Corn Kernels

•Steamed Hot Dogs

•Creamy Mickey Roni & Cheese

•Chicken Fingers with BBQ Sauce & Honey Mustard

•Potato Barrels

•Assorted Cookies and Brownies

*Beverages

•Juices, milk and an assortment of libations—including premium adult beverage options for guests 21 years of age and older.

The event will be held in the Fantasia Ballroom at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The price is $149 for ages 10 and up; $99 for ages 3-9 – tax and gratuity are included.

Disney Dining Plan entitlements may not be redeemed for this event. Discounts and promotions are not available. Reservations can be made now on Disney’s site.

Tables for this event will be assigned and multiple parties will be seated together.

 

 

 

Special Events to Close Select Disney Springs Restaurants

Over the next few weeks, multiple Disney Springs restaurants will close earlier than usual on select dates due to special events. Be sure to take a look at this list if you are planning on dining at a specific location in the near future:

Monday, March 25

Enzo’s Hideaway – Last seating took take place at 3:00 p.m. Location will not reopen after the event.

Tuesday, March 26

House of Blues – Last seating will take place at 4:00 p.m. Location will not reopen after the event.

The Smokehouse –  Last seating will take place at 4:00 p.m. Location will not reopen after the event.

Sunday, March 31

Morimoto Street Foods – An event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Location will open at 5:00 p.m.

Friday, April 5

Planet Hollywood – Last seating will take place at 3:00 p.m. Location will not reopen after the event.

Tuesday, April 9

House of Blues – Last seating will take place at 4:00 p.m. Location will not reopen after the event.

Tuesday, April 30

Paddlefish Lounge – Closed all day for private event.

2019 Festival of the Arts Passport (includes booth menus)

Magic Kingdom to Close Early November 5th

Guests visiting the Walt Disney World Resort in the coming weeks should be aware that, due to a special event, the Magic Kingdom Park will close at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, November 5.

A fireworks show is scheduled to take place at 9:30 p.m. on Nov. 5, but it will be exclusive to event attendees.

This after-hours event (known as the “Service Celebration”) takes place every year and is open to select Walt Disney World Cast Members celebrating a milestone service anniversary (10 or more years).