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5 Disney Things You Should Know This Week – June 10, 2016

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Each Friday, I provide 5 Disney things all Disney fans should know from this past week, just in case you missed them. This week was a very, very slow Disney news week. Here are the super important Disney news items for this week:

Tony’s Town Square Parade Package

tonys town square parade

Walt Disney World has announced a new parade package at the Magic Kingdom, the Tony’s Town Square Parade Dining Package. Similar to the Fantasmic! dining packages in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, this new package will include a meal at Tony’s Town Square as well as reserved seating/standing area for the Main Street Electrical Parade.

Reservations can be made to take a mid-day break to refuel and enjoy a three-course lunch at Tony’s Town Square Restaurant. Indulge in a delicious Italian meal, knowing you’ll also receive reserved viewing for the Main Street Electrical Parade, right in front of the flagpole on Main Street U.S.A.

Vacation Club Lounge at Epcot

epcot dvc lounge

This week, a new lounge opened in the Imagination Pavilion at Epcot, exclusively for Disney Vacation Club members and their guests, and it looks fantastic!

Available for Members with paid admission to Epcot, the lounge is open daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The new lounge is tucked away on the second floor of the Imagination! pavilion (with the Member entrance in the ImageWorks merchandise location on the first floor of the pavilion). Ascend the staircase or take the glass elevator up, and you’ll find yourself inside one of the Imagination! pavilion’s towering glass pyramids. It’s a bright sunshine-filled space that offers commanding views of Epcot.

The lounge is a great place to recharge (yourself and your devices) while visiting the theme park. There’s lots of casual seating, complimentary beverages (including Coca-Cola Freestyle machines), device-charging stations, Wi-Fi, computer stations, a printer and mounted tablets pre-set to help you access myriad Disney websites. There’s even a play area for children where they can test theirDisney Infinity skills or watch some of the latest Disney animated shorts.

While kids are playing, mom and dad can consult with Member Services Advisors who are available daily to assist with dining reservations, future resort stays and more. Weekdays an RCI advisor is be available to help Members navigate exchange options for upcoming vacations.

Catch Les Parfaits Inconnus This Summer at Epcot

Les Parfaits Inconnus

You’re in for a treat this summer in World Showcase at Epcot, when the talented artists and athletes of Les Parfaits Inconnus take the stage at the Canada pavilion.

Hailing from Québec, Les Parfaits Inconnus combine music, circus art and comedy to create an off-the-wall performance unlike anything seen before! Demonstrating a mastery of several circus disciplines and proficiency with musical instruments, the performers of Les Parfaits Inconnus fill their audience with wonder and delight.

Les Parfaits Inconnus will be appearing for a limited time on the Mill Stage in the Canada pavilion at Epcot.

Disney California Adventure set for Shanghai Disneyland Celebration

Shanghai Disneyland

Next week is the grand opening of Shanghai Disneyland, and everyone is invited to celebrate this special occasion at Disney California Adventure.

On Thursday, June 16, join us in Hollywood Land at Disney California Adventure park from 10 AM to 5 PM and enjoy special entertainment and photo opportunities in honor of the opening of our newest world-class Disney destination. The festivities will feature colorful performances by local community groups, along with character appearances by Mulan and Mushu! Some favorite Asian-inspired food & beverage offerings, including pork bao, almond cookies and pot stickers, will also be available for purchase.

In addition, Disney be giving away a button commemorating the opening of Shanghai Disney Resort to each guest entering the Disneyland Resort theme parks, while supplies last. Hope we see you there!

Jungle Skipper Canteen now accepting advance reservations

jungle skipper canteen

At the Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen in Magic Kingdom Park, you can discover bold and flavorful tastes inspired by the exotic flavors of the rivers traveled on the Jungle Cruise attraction.

And now, you can make advance dining reservations reservations at this restaurant for lunch or dinner. Reservations can be made up to 180 days in advance by calling 407-WDW-DINE or via Disneyworld.com/dine. As with all dining reservations, a credit card guarantee is required at the time of reservation and the standard cancellation policy applies.

Did I miss any Disney news this week that should have been included?

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3 Reasons to stay at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort

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Walt Disney World offers some fantastic resorts, but every once in a while (or much more often than that), we just need a nice resort to sleep since we plan on being in the parks all day. Location and amenities don’t mean nearly as much as the Disney dollars we have to spend. The Walt Disney World Value resorts are great options for these cases, they are fairly reasonable in cost, offer fun, nice rooms plus huge pools. Disney’s All-Star Movies is one of our favorite Walt Disney World Value resorts, and here are our top three reasons why you should consider staying there.

3 Reasons to stay at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort

All-Star Movies

  • Disney Movies! – Of course, All-Star Movies is the resort home to Disney movies. If your family loves Disney movies, this is the place for you. There are 5 themed areas at the resort, each section a different Disney Movie. You can choose between Toy Story, Fantasia, Herbie Love Bug, 101 Dalmatians and Mighty Ducks. Personally, I love the Toy Story area, it is one of my favorite movies and the oversized Buzz Lightyear and Woody are fantastic.
  • Fantasia Pool – The main pool at Disney’s All-Star Movies is the Fantasia Pool, themed after the classic Disney animated movie Fantasia, of course. Complete with conductor Mickey spouting water everywhere. At the Fantasia Pool, there is also a great water play area for the little kids. If you don’t want to hang out at the Fantasia Pool, there is a second pool over in the Might Ducks section called the Duck Pond. The Duck Pond is a quite pool, and tends to be much less crowded and noisy that over at Fantasia. BTW, did you know if you are staying at one of the All-Stars you can pool hop at any of the other two? Just walk on over to the pools at All-Star Sports or All-Star Movies just to change it up a bit.
  • World Premiere Food Court – My favorite Value Resort food court is at All-Star Movies. I really like the new one at Art of Animation too (Landscape of Flavors), but Word Premier is still better. World Premiere is set up like a mall food court with 7 different stations, all serving different types of food. Plus, don’t forget that you can refill your drinks (coffee, tea, soft drinks, hot chocolate, juice and milk) as many times as you want during your meal, which is a great deal! Also, don’t forget the room service pizza delivery. While it won’t be the best pizza you have ever had, it is quite good for those nights when everyone is too tired to go out.

What is your favorite reason for staying at All-Star Movies?

Disney Things June 3

5 Disney Things You Should Know This Week – June 3, 2016

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Each Friday, I provide 5 Disney things all Disney fans should know from this past week, just in case you missed them. This week was a very, very slow Disney news week. Here are the super important Disney news items for this week:

Disney Wonder Enhancements

Disney Wonder Upgrades

Something that should have happened years ago, the Disney Wonder is finally going to get a major upgrade! Upgrades include a new water slide, new water play areas, two new restaurants, a new adults only area complete with an English Pub and a Marvel Super Hero Academy for the kids, plus many, many more.

For more information on the Disney Wonder upgrades: Disney Wonder to be Updated

Star Wars D-Tech On Demand

star wars phone case

Walt Disney World is constantly adding new designs to their D-Tech, on demand service. With this service, you can create custom cell phone and other cases and more recently, Magic Bands. Are you sick of your boring purple magic band? Customize a new one with D-Tech, and choose from hundreds of designs, and even put your name right on the outside of the Magic Band. This month, Disney is adding new Star Wars designs into the system, and some are down right desirable.

Personally, I think the red x-wing fighter Magic Band is calling my name.

For more information: D-Tech on Demand Awakens This Summer with Limited Release Star Wars Artwork

China Stamps

Disney Stamps China

With the opening of Shanghai Disneyland just a few days away, China has announced two super cute stamps in commemoration of the grand opening. The stamps features Mickey and Minnie in one stamp and Cinderella’s Castle with Tinker Bell on the second. No word on whether the stamps will be made available to purchase outside of China.

Savor the Savanna Experience

savor savanna

Today, Walt Disney World announced a new evening experience at the Animal Kingdom called Savor the Savanna: Evening Safari Experience. This new event takes you on a private safari ride through Kilimanjaro Safaris, finally stopping at the best overlook in all the savanna. Once there, you will be treated to drinks and tapas while you over look the savanna.

For more information: Savor the Savanna: Evening Safari Experience

Frozen Games

frozen summer games

This week marks the grand opening of the Summer Frozen Games at Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park. Kristoff and Olaf from Disney’s hit animated film “Frozen” are on their way from Arendelle to help host the inaugural “Frozen” Games at Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park this summer.

Starting May 27 and running through Aug. 21, our “Frozen” friends will invite guests visiting Blizzard Beach to join Team Kristoff or Team Olaf each day to participate in a variety of winter-themed activities including:

  • Ice Pail Relays where teams line up and pass pails of water to one another, trying to be the first to fill a container at the end.
  • A “Snowball” Toss where pairs compete in a snow-themed water balloon toss.
  • Ski Pole Limbo, a snowy twist on traditional limbo—using a ski pole as the limbo bar!
  • Slide Races that allow teams to race down one of the signature water slides at Blizzard Beach.

Olaf and Kristoff will be on hand, appearing on the Observation Deck near Summit Plummet to take part in the opening and closing ceremonies, and giving updates on their teams’ progress throughout the day.

The “Frozen” Games will be an all-day event that guests can sign up for when they arrive at the park entrance. All activities are included with regular admission to Blizzard Beach.

Did I miss any Disney news this week that should have been included?