Join us for the first ever Disneyways unofficial meet up!
Friday March 8th at AMC Downtown Disney Dine-In Theater let’s gather to watch Disney’s new move Oz the Great and Powerful and enjoy this fabulous facility! I have not personally visited the theater for a movie – so I thought this would be a wonderful chance to check it out and get the full experience. I would be so honored to have my Disneyways friends join me for my first visit – so I figured we’d call it a meet-up. My family and I will be ordering tickets ahead of time to (hopefully) avoid the line and make sure we have seats in case of a sell-out. There may be better places to get them – but this website is the one we use if you would like to do the same.
Oz is rated PG – and it’s the first movie in a very long time that my husband, my sons and I all have an interest in seeing in the theater. Come join us for the fun, and bring your friends and family!
We will all head to Ghiradelli’s in Downtown Disney afterwards to socialize and enjoy some ice cream at the outdoor tables if weather is permitting.
We hope to see you there and we look forward to meeting you!
Obviously when you go to Disney you have to expect strollers, it comes with the territory. What most do not expect is that there is stroller parking in each “Land” or area you visit, to help prevent clutter near the attraction entrances. The stroller parking areas are monitored by cast members, who have one job – playing musical strollers. When one stroller leaves the pack, the cast members organize the rest back in to nice neat lines. I cannot tell you how many times we came out of an attraction and played a game I like to call;
“Dude, wheres our stroller?”
We finally wised up to the stroller game and bought a balloon to add the the stroller for the week.
See the difference? Photo from wdwstrollers.com
I tell you there is extra Magic in Disney balloons! In our experience, Disney balloons can last an entire week without deflating! So on your next visit, put a bright tag or a balloon on your stroller to help it stand out from the rest. Don’t waste time and energy playing “Dude, where’s our stroller?”
Jennifer is an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner with Destinations in Florida. It costs nothing extra to use a travel planner and you get lots of great perks. Free autograph books, coloring sheets, hidden Mickey hunts and more!
February 11 to February 17, 2013 is True Love Week as part of Disney’s Limited Time Magic Promotion.
True love was in the air on day one at Walt Disney World Resort – as fairytale princesses united with their princes, Cinderella Castle got a romantic nighttime makeover and “happily ever after” became reality.
Online ticket sales ends Sat Feb 23. Only full price park tickets will be available the day of the event.
This is not a private ticketed event, the group-rate tickets are arranged by Dapper Day organizers as a courtesy. Dapper Day organizers do not get a percentage of any sales. On Sun Feb 24 you can also use your WDW annual pass for park entry if you have one.
Reminders for WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT GATHERINGS:
3p THE LIBERTY BELLE BON VOYAGE – Meet at the boat landing in Liberty Square and we’ll all board the first departure at 3p or after for an elegant trip (or two) around The Rivers of America on this original attraction from 1971.
4-5p ISLAND ESCAPADES – Explore jewel filled caverns, frontier forts, and other prime photo-op locations on Tom Sawyer Island. (Board the rafts near the Big Thunder Mountain. Island closes at dusk.)
7p THE DAPPER DERBY – Meet at Prince Charming’s Regal Carousel for a most elegant group ride!
8p-Midnight AFTER DAPPER DRINKS at two locations, the tiki-themed Tambu Lounge in Disney’s Polynesian Resort (main building, Monorail level); and at Mizner’s Lounge at Disney’s Grand Floridian. Enjoy live jazz standards by the Grand Floridian Society Orchestra (performing until 9:40p) at this upstairs bar behind the bandstand. Top-shelf liquors, port, cognac, scotch and snacks are available.
(*Event hours and schedules are merely suggestions and they encourage you and your party to enjoy the park at your leisure.) The Magic Kingdom will close at 8pm, or (10p Extra Magic Hours for resort guests). Fireworks at 8pm (Disney park hours and schedules may change.)
BUTTONS, PINS & MERCHANDISE
Artwork for Dapper Day’s first merchandise collection is created by artist Jerrod Maruyama (see above). All items will also be available shortly after Feb 24 on DapperDay.com.
Dapper Day organizers have arranged some people on the ground at Walt Disney World to give out free buttons. Be sure to follow Dapper Day on twitter for the latest information on this. Remember you can purchase the Disney created pins too – click here for details.
February 11 to February 17, 2013 is True Love Week as part of Disney’s Limited Time Magic Promotion.
True love was in the air on day one at Walt Disney World Resort – as fairytale princesses united with their princes, Cinderella Castle got a romantic nighttime makeover and “happily ever after” became reality.
Ramon Rodriguez of Theme Park Concierges was our on-scene reporter today, and he captured some fantastic, exclusive, Prince and Princess photos. Ramon is great at taking pictures, but his true passion is providing guests with personalized, private and exclusive VIP concierge vacation services for all of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Studios and Sea World Theme Parks. Thank you for the great photos Ramon!
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What a great way to kick off the week!
Here is more of what we can expect:
Romantic Setting: Feel the romance at every turn, with banners proclaiming True Love, heart-shaped signage and sweetheart-themed décor.
Blushing Castle: At dusk, Cinderella Castle will blush hues of pink, red, lavender and blue with themed lighting that’s paired with musical melodies.
Valentine’s-themed Takeaways: Limited-edition pins, plushes, newly designed apparel and Vinylmations will be available for purchase at select merchandise locations.
Carriage Awaits: New Fantasyland invites lovers to create memories alongside Cinderella’s Glass Coach.
Wishes Come True: Hearts and flowers enhance Cinderella’s Wishing Well, offering a picturesque backdrop for your photos.
Rose Walk: The Rose Garden in Central Plaza will be enhanced with enchanting décor.
Disneyways is headed to the parks again this week for more photos. Please let us know what are you most interested in seeing. It would be “lovely” to hear from you!
The latest rumors indicate the tower WILL be home to a new meet and greet area for Rapunzel, despite earlier indications that we would be seeing Rapunzel in the new Princess Fairytale Hall, which is yet to be completed.
The second, and perhaps most exciting new rumor is that the Rapunzel area will open in just a few days – on February 25th – at the Magic Kingdom, and that it will connect Small World and the Haunted Mansion. It won’t be long before we will know if this rumor is true!
What are your thoughts? Do you have any new information to share?
Disney’s Oz The Great and Powerful opens in theaters nationwide on March 8th and is rated PG. Below you will find a two minute trailer for the upcoming film.
HSN (the Home Shopping Network) will present a one-of-a-kind shopping event featuring designer clothing, makeup, accessories, and even culinary items inspired by the great and powerful movie. The Oz beauty line will reflect the essence of the movie’s three, witches Theodora, Evanora and Glinda, drawing inspiration from their sense of style, personality and unique color palettes. Although I couldn’t find any photos – the home and culinary items are reported to mirror the discovery the viewer feels while traveling through the world of Oz. The HSN 48-hour TV event will take place on March 1st and 2nd, and prices will range from $28 to $1,799. If you are in a hurry, you can shop the collection online beginning February 14th.
I’m not one to spend $325 on feathered collars, but to each her own.
Besides the movie itself, I think I am intrigued most by the makeup. The Urban Decay line will include two $49 palettes. They come with 8 new exclusive eye shadow shades (two of which are duos, travel-size 24/7 glide-on pencil, and exclusive full-size super saturated high gloss lip color and a detailed instruction card. Glenda’s colors are purples, blues and peaches reminiscent of the good witch while bad witch Theodora’s palette has brown, charcoal and green shadows, with bright red lip gloss. Both versions incorporate our Build Your Own Palette format for total versatility. When you finish the original shades (or whenever you get the urge to experiment), just pop them out, and pop in some of your other Urban Decay shadows. Both sets are packaged in keepsake tins adorned with Oz artwork!
The Theodora Palette Eyeshadows: Broken (pale cream satin), Beware (warm brown matte), Bewitch (dark charcoal brown satin), West (deep metallic brown), Spell (2 shades in 1: black satin w/green and gold shimmer and gold metallic w/tonal glitter) and Jealous (2 shades in 1: pale green pearl and dark green pearl). Eye Pencil: black. Lip Color: Theodora (bright red cream).
Recreate Michelle Williams’ ethereal, spellbinding look from the film with The Glinda Palette or copy Mila Kunis’ captivating, edgy onscreen look with The Theodora Palette.
The Glinda Palette Eyeshadows: Tornado (vibrant deep purple shimmer), Aura (2 shades in 1: iridescent white w/blue shift and iridescent white w/red shift), Magic (pinkish purple w/golden shimmer), Illusion (pale peach satin), Oz (2 shades in 1: gold shimmer w/gold glitter and silver shimmer w/silver glitter) and South (warm pale gray shimmer w/silver micro-glitter). Eye Pencil: deep eggplant. Lip Color: Glinda (light sheer beige).
Here is more of the Oz inspired clothes and accessories, along with HSN pricing. All photos for this post came from InStyle.com
American Glamour Badgley Mischka
Sequin duster jacket, available for $130 on HSN.com beginning March 1.
Someone is always watching in the Land of Oz, but what better way to ward off harm than with a delicate evil eye necklace? | Rarities by Carol Brodie Evil Eye pendant with chain, $119.90 HSN.com
American Glamour Badgley Mischka Sequin hi-lo skirt, available for $140 on HSN.com beginning March 1.
American Glamour Badgley Mischka Overlay sequin dress, available for $140 on HSN.com beginning March 1.
Timeless by Naeem Khan Metallic jacquard jacket, available for $145 on HSN.com beginning March 1.
Timeless by Naeem Khan Metallic jacquard and ponte pant, available for $90 on HSN.com beginning March 1.
Carry a little magic with you inside an intricate and pretty clutch that picks up on the Oz collection’s feather motif with a graphic peacock plume design. | RAVEN by Raven Kauffman CoutureFlaunt Peacock screen bag (available in pearlized forest and purple), $595
They may not be as iconic as those other ‘Oz’ shoes, but loafers are one of the fashion world’s biggest trends of the moment. This special pair gets the bedazzled treatment with dozens of rhinestones. | Steven by Steve Madden “Majkai” rhinestone loafer, $139.90
Timeless by Naeem Khan feather cape $299.90
Timeless by Naeem Khan Sequin and tulle mermaid dress, available for $250 on HSN.com beginning March 1.
March 6 – May 19, 2013 is the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival where you can celebrate the great outdoors!
Every weekend during this special time you can catch a Festival tradition, the Flower Power Concert Series. Head over to the Festival Center, where you can experience a demonstration led by HGTV personalities or get tips from Epcot gardening experts. Be sure to visit Festival Center located in Innoventions East for all the details!
Don’t want to look at a map? Let someone else be your guide!
The Gardens of the World Tour is only offered on select days during Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival
Everywhere you look at the Walt Disney World Resort, the trees, shrubs and flowers play a vital role in setting the stage for recreation, entertainment and beauty. Disney landscaping has become a recognized show in itself, providing color and enjoyment throughout the year. Did you know that only during the Flower and Garden Festival – you can book a tour of all this beauty?
The Gardens of the World Tour gives participants the chance to study the various gardens of Epcotwith one of the experts responsible for helping maintaining it all.
Your “horticultural instructor” will turn Epcot into a living classroom. Discover how seeds are planted and design ideas take root to produce extraordinary botanical backdrops, imaginative themed areas and topiaries of some of your favorite Disney characters. Your guide will describe the basic process of plant design and how it is incorporated in the landscape for the World Showcase pavilions. Find will even find out how you can design and theme your own home gardens.
Here’s more about what will happen on the tour.
You will:
Study the five principles of the Disney horticulture program.
Examine the role of landscaping at the Walt Disney World Resort.
Discuss ways to adapt the Disney landscaping techniques at home.
Discover how landscaping helps develop a theme.
Explore plant materials and gardening techniques in World Showcase.
The beauty of each country’s traditional landscaping makes this tour an extraordinary introduction to the World Showcase nations!
Prices are subject to change, but this year you can take the tour for $63.90 including tax. That price also includes a pin and a poster for you to take home.
Book online or call (407) WDW-TOUR or (407) 939-8687 for exact schedule.
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Know Before You Go (Here’s the fine print.)
Guests are not allowed to carry backpacks, camera bags, duffle bags or large bags during the tour. Fanny packs and purses are allowed. Lockers are available for bags for a nominal fee (not included in price of tour).
For safety reasons, closed-toe and closed-heel shoes, such as sneakers, are required for this experience. No sandals, open-toe or open-heel shoes will be permitted. Guests should wear comfortable shoes as there will be periods of walking and standing.
Tour itinerary, content, duration and availability are subject to change without notice.
Guests must be 16 years of age or older and have a valid photo ID.
Please check in outside the Epcot Main Entrance 15 minutes prior to the start of your experience. You will forfeit the entire price of your tour if you no-show or cancel within 2 days of your reservation.
Please let us know if you will be taking this very special tour!
Yes, you read that right. Taking a hint from the huge success of the Epcot Food and Wine Festival, food kiosks will be added in the World Showcase in 2013 during Epcot Flower and Garden Festival. What does this mean? Well, we will get to try some delicious new foods and beverages as we stroll around to see Disney characters in topiary, and rock out to the Flower Power Concert series (among other things!).
I can’t even tell you how excited I am about this – but if a picture speaks a thousand words…
This is how I feel.
Don’t worry – there are no squirrels on the menu.
Instead, Epcot chefs have some other things in mind.
Some highlights will include:
Smokehouse Barbecue and Brew in the American Adventure
Primavera Kitchen in the Italy pavilion
Hanami in the Japan pavilion
Florida Fresh -in the World Showcase Promenade
Menu items will include:
Shrimp with grits
Zellwood corn
Angel food cake with macerated Florida berries
Watermelon salad with pickled red onions
Feta cheese and balsamic reduction
Sweet “frushi” made with fresh fruits and coconut rice.
Specialty drinks will include:
Dole Whip with Spiced Rum
Hot Sun Tomato Wine from Florida Orange Groves Winery
Frozen Desert Violet Lemonade (non-alcoholic)
Wild Berry Slush (non-alcoholic)
Tip: Need a map so you can plan your snack attack? Click here for a link to all of them from WDWInfo.com
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