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Bye bye Blackbeard?
Published September 22, 2012 by Disneyways.comBack in May 2011, Disney announced that the likeness of Blackbeard, played by Ian McShane in the upcoming film Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, would appear in both the Disneyland and Walt Disney World versions of the ride that inspired the blockbuster film franchise. May 20, 2011 would be the date we could expect the change because that was the release date for Pirates of the Caribbean 4 “On Stranger Tides.”
According to Disney, Blackbeard’s image would replace that of Davy Jones on the “ghostly waterfall in the grotto scenes” starting on May 20th. Disney said the image of Davy Jones would return to both attractions “later this year.” The last few times I rode the attraction, there was no image on the waterfall at all. I’d say if we want to see Blackbeard before he’s gone…maybe we should get there soon. I would post a picture of Davy for you – but frankly – he scares me a little.
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is in full swing!
Published September 21, 2012 by Disneyways.com
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a Halloween-themed special event held in Magic Kingdom theme park that requires a separate ticket to attend.
Dress up in your favorite costume and get ready to treat-or-treat. Are you thinking about bringing your boo?
Advanced tickets are recommended (click here to get yours!).
Here are some details on the bash!
Hours: 7:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween Parade: 8:15 and 10:30
Happy HalloWishes fireworks spectacular: 9:30
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a one-of-a-kind Halloween party where guests can trick-or-treat immersed in the fantasy of the Magic Kingdom® Park.
Event Highlights:
The ever popular Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween Parade.
Trick-or-treating throughout the Magic Kingdom® Park at numerous treat locations.
Happy HalloWishes fireworks spectacular – watch as the Disney Villains go trick-or-treating in the sky!
Characters decked out in their favorite costumes – so wear yours too.
Use of the most popular Magic Kingdom® Park attractions. *** Disney’s FASTPASS will not be offered during this event ***
The following attractions will be open for guests during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party:
The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
Pirates of the Caribbean
Splash Mountain
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Haunted Mansion
“it’s a small world”
Peter Pan’s Flight
Mickey’s PhilharMagic
Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Mad Tea Party
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
The Barnstormer
Tomorrowland Speedway
Space Mountain
Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
Astro Orbiter
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
Stitch’s Great Escape!
Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor
I was lucky enough to be in the park to see some of the costumed guests pouring in for the first night of the party! People REALLY get into this! It’s almost worth the cost of the extra ticket just to see some of the elaborate costumes! Are you going to the party this year?
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Free Margarita or Tequilla Flight in Epcot’s Mexico Pavillion!
Published September 16, 2012 by Disneyways.comDirect from the La Hacienda de San Angel facebook page!
Mention the code VIVA MEXICO to your hostess when you dine at La Hacienda or San Angel Inn Restaurant and get 1 Classic Margarita or 1 Promotional Tequilla Flight with the purchase of an entrée. This must be redeemed with the hostess at the podium during check-in. Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts and cannot be used as part of the Disney Dining Plan. Any additional drinks will be charged at regular price. Valid only until September 27, 2012.
I will not be responsible for the sombrero wearing and “Arrrriba!” yelling that may ensue.
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Do you work for Disney? No, but I used to.
Published September 12, 2012 by Disneyways.com
My Disney Story
I grew up and have never lived any where but in Orlando. Walt Disney World has literally been a part of my life for as far back as I can remember. My parents would take me there as a small child, and I would cry every time we left because I just didn’t know how soon I would be allowed to go back. The parents of my childhood best friend both worked at Disney World, so I can remember going to the cast member parties at a pretty young age. Back in 1993 Disney used to have Grad Nite and I remember that magical evening at the Parks as being one of the highlights of my senior year in high school.
I think it was 2007 when I spent 3 months or so actually working at Disney. I don’t know what came over me. My siblings all worked there when they were young, but I was a very busy adult with a husband and 2 children by this time. Even though I was gainfully employed as a dental assistant in Winter Park Florida 4-5 days a week, apparently I wasn’t busy enough. So, I threw in buying a house for good measure, you know, since we had nothing else to do.
Even though I had 13 years of customer service experience, (5 years of that customer service experience with a little company called AT&T) and absolutely no food service experience…at all…ever…the Disney casting center thought I’d be a good fit as a hostess at the Garden Grill over in Epcot. I really didn’t understand it – but I didn’t care! I just put on my little farmer’s outfit, my Disney required non-skid shoes, and my tiny little fake diamond stud earrings. Then I made my long journey to work at the happiest place on earth. It was a long way from sucking spit at the dental office all week, and I loved it.
Little did I know that just a few short years later I would own my own company – and begin taking calls for Disney dining from home!
“Thank you for calling Disney dining, my name is Krista. How can I help you celebrate today?”
It was something I am pretty sure I said in my sleep. The calls were constant and there was no time to breathe in between. It was all the fun of working with Disney and it’s guests on a global scale – without ever leaving my little home office. Many times I was still wearing my PJ’s! I just did it, and I loved every minute.
In fact, Disney dining was a big part of my life for 3 years, so that little stint at the Garden Grill gave me some invaluable inside knowledge about how Disney dining works. I took a month long class about booking resort stays too. In spite of never working as a travel agent, I am a graduate of the Disney College of Knowledge. These are just some of the skills and experiences that I get to draw from as I spend time with my Disney friends all over the world via social media and my online radio shows. I am on an awesome journey – building a financially sound company and career out my love of the Disney Parks. I feel so very privileged and blessed to be able to share my lifetime of living near the Disney magic with you.
Thanks for reading my blog, facebook posts, and tweets! I hope you have a magical day – and I’ll see YOU in the Parks!
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Where in the World are we?? Resort and Theme Park addresses for your GPS
Published September 9, 2012 by Disneyways.com
World Of Disney (Photo credit: Definitive HDR Photography)
Disney (Photo credit: wickedboy_007)
I love my GPS – but sometimes it has a hard time finding things in Disney.
Here are the addresses for all the Disney owned theme parks and resorts in the Walt Disney World area – customized to be used for a GPS – and put into resort categories.
The color coding indicates what theme park or area the World you are closest to. This serves as a great planning tool to help you book your dining etc.
Email me at DisneyWays@DisneyWays.com if you’d like to have this in a word document that is more suitable for printing!
I will send it to you directly.
Disney World GPS Address List from Disneyways.com
“Magic Kingdom Area” in Purple
“Epcot Area” in Black
“Downtown Disney Area” in Orange
*Closer to Hollywood Studios but still considered “Epcot Area” starred and underlined
Deluxe Resorts
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa: 4401 Floridian Way, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Disney’s Contemporary Resort: 4600 North World Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Disney’s Polynesian Resort: 1600 Seven Seas Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Disney’s Beach Club Resort: 1800 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort: 1700 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Disney’s Boardwalk Inn: 2101 North Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge: 901 Timberline Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge: 2901 Osceola Parkway, Bay Lake, FL 32830
Moderate Resorts
*Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort: 900 Cayman Way, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort:1001 West Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Disney’s Port Orleans – French Quarter: 2201 Orleans Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Disney’s Port Orleans – Riverside:1251 Riverside Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground: 3520 North Fort Wilderness Trail, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Value Resorts
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort: 1850 Century Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Disney’s All Star Sports Resort: 1701 West Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Disney’s All Star Music Resort: 1801 West Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Disney’s All Star Movies Resort: 1901 West Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Disney’s Pop Century Resort: 1050 Century Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Deluxe Villa Resorts
Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort:4600 North World Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas: 2901 Osceola Parkway, Bay Lake, FL 32830
Disney’s Beach Club Villas: 1800 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Disney’s Boardwalk Villas: 2101 North Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Disney’s Old Key West Resort: 1510 North Cove Rd, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa: 1960 Broadway, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Villas: 901 Timberline Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Theme Parks
Magic Kingdom: 3111 World Drive Lake, Buena Vista, FL 32830
Epcot: 1200 Epcot Resort Blvd. Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Disney’s Animal Kingdom: 551 Rainforest Road Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
*Disney’s Hollywood Studios: 351 South Studio Drive Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Downtown Disney: 1780 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Water Parks
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon: 1494 E Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
*Disney’s Blizzard Beach: 1500 W. Buena Vista Drive Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Sometimes it’s so good to be bad…
Published September 6, 2012 by Disneyways.comTwo of my favorite things in life are Disney characters and makeup. (What……..is that so wrong?)
Anyway, that’s why I got so excited about this and had to share it with you today!
From InStyle Magazine: “Disney gets the makeup treatment by e.l.f. cosmetics, with three Disney villain palettes featuring the Evil Queen, Cruella DeVil, and Maleficent rolling out at Walgreens stores for $10 each starting September 15th. (The collection also includes eye shadows, false lashes, a magic mirror, and more!)“
Maleficent is my favorite Disney villain of all time. Do I want to take makeup tips from her? Probably not. Will I be checking every Walgreens in town to see if they have these? Definitely. Some times it feels so good to be bad…and what girl doesn’t need a magic mirror? Are you kidding me???
I believe that the palettes are only going to be released to a limited number of Walgreens, (5,000 stores) so it may take some effort to track them down. You can be sure that if I do see them, I’ll buy them to review here on the blog.
I don’t know if the line will feature any of my favorite plus-sized villains – but I sure hope so.
I thought these “skinny” versions from this summer were RIDICULOUS! (Click here to read more on those.)
There is just something so wrong about these…
So what do you think?
Are you as excited as I am to see how E.L.F. portrays our favorite Disney villains – in makeup?
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Food and Wine Festival Tips from The DFB Podcast!
Published September 5, 2012 by Disneyways.comClick below to link to Episode 9 of the Disney Food Blog Podcast!
Get those food and wine tips you’ve been searching for!
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Disney, Starbucks, and You…
Published September 5, 2012 by Disneyways.comI came across this Living Social deal for a $10 Starbucks Card eGift that only costs $5!
Just click the link above and enjoy!
THIS DEAL IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2012
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On Track with Test Track
Published August 28, 2012 by Disneyways.comNEW INFO as of October 2012! Click here to learn more!
“Late Fall” is the time frame for Test Track to return. Don’t you love it when Disney gets specific?
Walt Disney Imagineering’s Melissa Jeselnick revealed more details about Test Track through a Q&A chat session posted Monday on the Disney Parks Blog.
Here are some things Melissa had to say about what we can expect.
Remaining the same:
•Ride vehicles. They are “still the same physical ride that our guests know and love,” Melissa says. “You’ll ride in our sim car.”
•Track layout. The indoor-then-outdoor nature of the attraction continues, including the 65 mph stretch.
•Queue workarounds. Both FastPass and single-rider line will be available again for Test Track. YAY!
Expect these to be updated:
•Marquee. Test Track will have a new look upon approach in Future World.
•Queue. The pre-show area will be totally rehabbed, with a theme that is “changing from testing to design,” Jeselnick says. On display will be “actual items, sketches, cars, models from GM that have never been seen before by anyone outside the Chevrolet family,” she says.
•Music. The soundtrack will be futuristic and have sound effects. (To me, the thing looks like something from Tron. It seems the music may sound like Tron too!)
Here’s what will be totally different:
We will get a chance to virtually create a “dream vehicle” using interactive kiosks. Whether this is done individually or as a group, the new creation(s) will be graded against the standard sim car (the vehicles we actually ride in as we know them). When you get to the slide show at the bottom, look for the photo with the dials. We get to choose from factors such as capability, efficiency, responsiveness, power and speed. The actual ride will be the same, only now you get to see who makes the best “dream vehicle” in comparison to the sim car.
The post-show will kick off with a scoring opportunity, not just with the guests in our car, but guests throughout the day. (Think Toy Story Ride ending) From there, we’ll move into other opportunities to interact with our design. The show room space will still be there with the Chevrolet cars, and we’ll have our own photo ops with different concept cars.
Why the changes? Melissa told us car design has moved into a digital realm, and now Test Track will reflect that move. Test Track is one of my favorite attractions. I have a feeling it will stay that way. How about you?
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