Amazing Amazon Cyber Monday Deals for Disney Travelers and Fans

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If you have an upcoming trip planned for Disney or really any travels upcoming you are going to want to take a peak at these Cyber Monday deals over on Amazon.

GoPro HERO5 Black

Save $50 on the latest GoPro! It’s a great way to capture moments with your family around the park as well as capture on ride video.

Medium Packing Cubes

If your suitcase is constantly a mess when you go on vacation then packing cubes is your solution.

Anker Power Bank

A battery backup is an essential must for a long day out in the parks. No one wants to have their phone die and then miss out on capturing those magical moments.

Star Wars Legos

Okay this one you may not take on vacation with you but it’s a great way to build up the anticipation to the new Star Wars movie next month. See all the discounted sets here.

Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit

Comes with everything kids need to create and control their own Droid – right down to the battery – plus stickers and extra accessories. A great gift to put under the tree!


Funko POP! Star Wars: The Last Jedi – Kylo Ren

I rarely see Pop Funko go this cheap, if you are looking to add to your collection this is a great deal.

AmazonBasics Luggage Set

If you are in the market for some new luggage, you are going to want to look into Amazon’s luggage. The AmazonBasics collection has always held up well for me and I have been very happy with the quality. Best of all their pricing is hard to beat!

Disney Hallmark Ornaments

Amazon has several of these guys all priced between $5 -$7, for a Hallmark ornament that price is a steal! To see all the styles go here.

Melissa & Doug Disney Belle Magnetic Dress-Up Wooden Doll


Lion King Blu Ray


SHOP NOW: Cyber Monday Deals for Disney Fans on TeePublic

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Hurry! The Cyber Monday sale ends on Wednesday at TeePublic. Head over to our store to take advantage of this Cyber Monday sale, including all of these holiday designs, designs for everyday, and much more!

Ugly Disney Christmas Sweater – Epcot Center

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The Dark Side of Christmas

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Disney Princesses Christmas Wreath

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Think of Christmas

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Epcot Ugly Sweater

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Christmas Gertie

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No place like home for the holidays

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BREAKING: List of Interactive Exhibits and More Details Revealed for the NBA Experience at Disney Springs

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While we have seen a few pieces of concept art and know that the NBA Experience at Disney Springs is coming Summer 2019, we know very little about what will be inside the West Side establishment when it opens. Well, at least we didn’t until now…

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For the ticketed experience inside, exhibits will be distributed over 2 very tall floors, so many of the activities will be quite large and surround a “Center Court” atrium area. The “Center Court” area in the middle is reminiscent of the circular Ventureport entry area that was in DisneyQuest, so it is somewhat surprising that they bulldozed the building rather than reuse it. Perhaps at one point they wanted to reuse the DisneyQuest building, but it just didn’t completely work out for their needs?

On the first floor, guests enter through the ticketing area, go through a entry tunnel, and walk out on to Center Court. Exhibits downstairs will include the Locker Room, Hall of Champions, Hoop Sciences, and a pair of large VR Theaters. The retail shop and dining venue are also on the ground floor, but do not require tickets. As you can see in the art above, the retail shop is to the left and the dining venue the right, with the entrance to the exhibits through the center.

The second floor will feature Pop-A-Shot, Dream Dunk, Big Shot, You Make the Call, the Dream Court. One of these experiences is rumored to utilize the simulators from Cyberspace Mountain, as they were maintained and removed from DisneyQuest with labels marking them as the property of the NBA Experience.

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While we still don’t know for sure what all of these exhibits are (although some seem easy to figure out based on their names), we at least now have a list of things there will be to do inside this NBA-themed interactive playground come 2019.

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Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek is Main Contender to Replace Bob Iger

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With Bob Iger set to retire from the Walt Disney Company throne in 19 months, experts are saying that odds are high that Disney Parks Chief Executive Bob Chapek will be the man to replace him.

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Whilst, from a business point of view, this seems like a sound move – with Shanghai turning a high profit in it’s first year – to fans, it seems like a controversial fit for the position.

He has been at the helm of many successful projects in the parks, with ideas such as tiered pricing, MaxPass and the introduction of more hard-ticket events in the parks since his introduction in February 2015.

Christmas Experiences Coming to Downtown Disney at Disneyland

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The Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort is getting ready to celebrate the holiday season with new entertainment, shopping, and dining options for guests.

In the center of the promenade stands a dazzling christmas tree, while all throughout the shopping and dining district guests can enjoy brightly lit planters that feature some oversized ornaments.

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A new caroling act, Holiday Harmony, will be performing nightly during the holiday season. The group will be dressed in tacky sweaters and sing classic holiday favorites.

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Catal Restaurant will be offering a special “Breakfast with Santa” on December 16, 21, and 22 where guests can join Santa Claus and his elves for caroling and a family-style breakfast. Haagen-Daaz will be offering a limited time holiday sundae: peppermint bark ice cream layered with hot fudge and Oreos, topped with whipped cream and candies. This sundae will also be available as a milkshake.

Guests shopping at PANDORA Jewelry will receive a complimentary Disney clutch with the purchase of a Mickey & Minnie “Love Icons” charm. Additionally, Build-A-Bear Workshop will now be selling reindeer stuffed animals for guests to make and customize with clothing options.

Have fun shopping and dining!

“Beauty And The Beast” To Be Re-Released in New York And Los Angeles One-Week Engagement Beginning December 1st

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GLOBAL BOX OFFICE HIT “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST” TO BE RERELEASED IN THEATERS IN NEW YORK AND LOS ANGELES FOR EXCLUSIVE ONE-WEEK ENGAGEMENT BEGINNING DECEMBER 1

Fans of Disney’s live-action adaptation “Beauty and the Beast” will be able to view the stunning, cinematic event celebrating one of the most beloved tales ever told once again when the film is rereleased on December 1 at the AMC Century City in Los Angeles and AMC Empire 25 in New York.

The film, which has grossed more than $1 billion worldwide at the box office, will screen at the two theaters for an exclusive one-week engagement. Members of AMPAS, BAFTA, ACE, ADG, ASC, CAS, DGA, HFPA, MPEG, MPSE, PGA, WGA, CDG and VES will be admitted with a guest to screenings at both theaters with valid membership card. The film was released domestically on March 16 of this year and quickly became the highest grossing film domestically and internationally, and the biggest live-action movie musical of all time.

In his review of the film, A.O. Scott from THE NEW YORK TIMES said the film, “revels in joy and enchantment.  Its classicism feels unforced and fresh, its romance neither winks nor panders.  I almost didn’t recognize the flavor: I think the name for it is joy.”

Mick La Salle from THE SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE said, “’Beauty and the Beast’ has the feeling of old-fashioned Hollywood grandeur. It’s a beautiful movie, both in look and spirit, one of the joys of 2017” and Brian Truitt from USA TODAY said, “Rousing new ‘Beauty and the Beast’ is even better than the original.”

Directed by Bill Condon and based on the 1991 animated film, “Beauty and the Beast” is the fantastic journey of Belle, a bright, beautiful and independent young woman who is taken prisoner by a Beast in his castle. Despite her fears, she befriends the castle’s enchanted staff and learns to look beyond the Beast’s hideous exterior and realize the kind heart of the true Prince within. The film stars: Emma Watson as Belle; Dan Stevens as the Beast; Luke Evans as Gaston, the handsome, but shallow villager who woos Belle; Kevin Kline as Maurice, Belle’s father; Josh Gad as LeFou, Gaston’s long-suffering aide-de-camp; Ewan McGregor as Lumière, the candelabra; Stanley Tucci as Maestro Cadenza, the harpsichord; Audra McDonald as Madame de Garderobe, the wardrobe; Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Plumette, the feather duster; Hattie Morahan as the enchantress; with Ian McKellen as Cogsworth, the mantel clock; and Emma Thompson as the teapot, Mrs. Potts.

“Beauty and the Beast” is written by Stephen Chbosky and Evan Spiliotopoulos and produced by Mandeville Films’ David Hoberman, p.g.a. and Todd Lieberman, p.g.a. with Jeffrey Silver, Thomas Schumacher and Don Hahn serving as executive producers. Alan Menken, who won two Academy Awards® (Best Original Score and Best Song) for the animated film, provides the score, which includes new recordings of the original songs written by Menken and Howard Ashman, as well as three new songs written by Menken and Tim Rice.

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PHOTO: Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar Releasing “Jingle Cruise” Elephant Mug This Week

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Beginning on 11/30 at 7 AM, you can get your very own 1st Edition Holiday Elephant Tiki Mug from Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Hotel. The Jingle Cruise may be gone in California, but its spirit lives on…

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Although it seems 7 AM is a bit early for alcoholic beverages (who are we to judge), the line is sure to be long for such a prized possession.

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Moonlight Magic Events for 2018 Announced

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Disney Vacation Club Members will enjoy more Moonlight Magic event dates than ever in 2018, with parties confirmed for every month from January through November, with more dates still to come. To help you plan accordingly, Disney Vacation Club is sharing confirmed party and booking dates.

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The confirmed slate includes the first Moonlight Magic events at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where Toy Story Land is scheduled to have made its debut by the time Members take over the park. Also confirmed is a return to Disney California Adventure park, where Paradise Pier is scheduled to have become Pixar Pier – headlined by the highly anticipated transformation of California Screamin’ into “The Incredibles”-inspired Incredicoaster.

Complimentary Moonlight Magic events invite Disney Vacation Club Members and special guests to turn Disney Parks into their own personal playgrounds at the end of the parks’ operating days. While attendees may get a jump start on the fun by mixing in with the regular crowd earlier in the evening, the real magic happens after the park has closed to the public. It’s then that privileged partiers discover shorter-than-usual wait times on popular attractions, meet off-the-beaten-path characters, enjoy complimentary refreshments, let loose at dance parties and more.

Here’s a look at the confirmed 2018 Moonlight Magic schedule, including the dates on which online reservations will open for each event:

  • Jan. 11 and 28, and Feb. 6 at Magic Kingdom Park
    (Booking begins for Members with Resort reservations on the event dates Dec 7. Pending availability, booking opens for all Members on Dec 21.)
  • March 21, April 17 and May 16 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
    (Booking begins for Members with Resort reservations on the event dates Feb 8. Pending availability, booking opens for all Members on Feb 22.)
  • May 30 and June 11 at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
    (Booking begins for Members with Resort reservations on the event dates April 19. Pending availability, booking opens for all Members on May 3.)
  • July 16 and Aug. 13 at Epcot
    (Booking begins for Members with Resort reservations on the event dates June 6. Pending availability, booking opens for all Members on June 20.)
  • Sept. 19 and 26, and Oct. 3 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
    (Booking begins for Members with Resort reservations on the event dates Aug 30. Pending availability, booking opens for all Members on Sept. 13.)
  • Nov. 15 at Disney California Adventure Park
    (Booking begins for all Members on Oct. 4.)

Please note that, in order to allow as many Members as possible to enjoy Moonlight Magic, only one event date for each participating park will be available per Membership. Watch disneyvacationclub.com for additions to the Moonlight Magic event slate, as well as party hours and transportation information.

An R.S.V.P is required for these events. At least one valid Disney Vacation Club Membership Card with photo ID will be required for these experiences. Activities, entertainment and Characters are subject to change and these events are subject to cancellation in the event of inclement weather.

New Spy Glass Grille Restaurant at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Set to Open in Early 2018

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Since the massive overhaul of Old Port Royale’s Centertown began a few months back at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, details have been scarce on exactly what the new dining options would be when they opened next year. Disney is now posting job opportunities at the new eateries, set to open in early 2018, providing some information on the new resort counter service location called Spy Glass Grille.

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While details on Spy Glass Grille are scarce, we know that it will feature Coca-Cola Freestyle machines and Disney is currently only looking for existing cast members to fill the roles at the new location. The Spy Glass Grille name had not been previously announced. The venue is rumored to be located between the pool and the beach at Trinidad South within the resort.

While no details are available yet, new table service venues, bars, lounges, and shopping venues will also be a part of the new complex when it is completed sometime next year.

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PHOTOS, VIDEO: Giant Gingerbread Replica of Disney’s Boardwalk Now on Display

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For the 2017 gingerbread house display at Disney’s Boardwalk, they decided to make a replica of the actual boardwalk and some of the more famous eateries along it…

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Needless to say, it is not to scale.

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For a better look, check out our video of the display:

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Similar to the line at the Contemporary Resort this year, the Boardwalk is selling mugs, plates, and ornaments exclusive to the resort. The plate is $16.99.

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The ornament retails for $14.99.

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The mug is $15.99.

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They also sell a number of gingerbread and other treats here.

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