SHOP NOW: Teepublic Pre-Black Friday Disney Shirt Sale Starts Now

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Great news once again: TeePublic is running a sale! Today through Wednesday, all tees in the WDWNT Teepublic Store are just $14! We have done another shirt roundup of the perfect shirts to add to your Disney collection. In addition to shirts, the following styles are also on sale.

Deal Details:

  • Men’s V-Neck – $18
  • Tanks – $18
  • Zip Up Hoodie – $38
  • Hoodies – $35
  • Crew necks – $30
  • BaseBall Tees – $17
  • LongSleeve Tees – $15
  • Scoop Neck – $21
  • Infant Onesie – $15
  • Kids Tees – $14
  • Prints and Canvas 25% Off
  • Mugs – $12
  • NoteBooks – $10
  • Laptop Cases – $30
  • Stickers – $2

Some Inspiring Disney Shirt Designs (Hundreds More in-Store)

Big Al T-Shirt

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Magical Forecast 

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Poppins Y’all!

Poppins Y'all!

Poppins Y’all!

 

Snacks For Days

Snacks For Days

Snacks For Days

Faith. Trust. Pixie Dust.

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Duffy’s Friend Gelatoni Makes His Debut on ShopDisney

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Gelatoni is a cat, and not an Italian dessert concoction, who is a friend to Duffy the Disney Bear, and ShopDisney.com now has 15″ Gelatoni plush available for purchase so your Duffy at home can have some company. Previously, he was only available at international Disney Parks and Aulani.

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  • 15″ high
  • Embroidered features
  • Button eyes
  • Cord whiskers
  • Soft and huggable
  • Shaggy, aquamarine-tinted ”fur”
  • Furry tufts and tail
  • Removable beret with self-stick fabric attachment
  • Gelatoni’s paws feature embroidered Mickey Mouse icons
  • Outfits are available for 15” Gelatoni, each sold separately
  • Part of our Duffy the Disney Bear Collection

There is also a smaller Aulani-clothed Gelatoni, as well as a disembodied Gelatoni head that doubles as a purse. The plush retail for $35 and the purse is $20.

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New Projections, Celebrity Appearances & More Announced for Star Wars Galactic Nights

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Star Wars: Galactic Nights is returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios next month, and Disney is bringing big changes to the event this year by adding a projection show, celebrity appearances, and more.

From the Parks Blog:

First up – Wicket. Wald. Willow. Wollivan. Warwick Davis has long been part of the Lucasfilm family and beloved by Star Wars fans since his career-starting performance as Wicket the Ewok in “Return of the Jedi.” An established film and television actor, Davis is known for other Lucasfilm roles in “Ewoks: Battle for Endor” and “Caravan of Courage,” and for portraying the title character in “Willow.” He returned to the galaxy far, far away for the prequels as well, with several roles in “The Phantom Menace.” He recently played Wollivan in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” and will appear in this year’s “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” and 2018’s “Solo: A Star Wars Story.”

Actor David Collins will also appear at the event to host a special “Inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge” panel discussion with members of the Walt Disney Imagineering and Lucasfilm team. The panel, which will include Scott Trowbridge, Portfolio Creative Executive at Walt Disney Imagineering; Robin Reardon, Executive Creative Producer at Walt Disney Imagineering; Chris Beatty, Executive Creative Director at Walt Disney Imagineering and Doug Chiang, VP/Creative Director at Lucasfilm, will give guests an inside look at the making of the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge lands currently under construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disneyland park. Attendees will also get an exclusive peek into the progress being made and learn what it’s like to bring the epic saga to life in the theme parks.

A new projection show called Star Wars: Galactic Destinations will take place on Sunset Boulevard. Projections of iconic scenes from Star Wars movies and familiar locations throughout the galaxy will transform the Hollywood Tower Hotel. Lighting and special effects, as well as a cinematic music score will add to the show, culminating in a grand experience that will be unique to this ticketed event.

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Inspiration from Star Wars: The Last Jedi will change other Star Wars-based attractions throughout the park, including Star Wars Launch Bay, Star Wars: Path of the Jedi, and “Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular.” Each attraction will receive an update starting on that night of the event and the new elements will be pulled directly from the new film.

Special presentations of the Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away stage show and the Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular fireworks show will also take place and feature new elements from Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Star Wars Rebels, and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.

Of course specialty food and beverage will also be available, and guests are welcome to come dressed up as their favorite Star Wars characters (provided they follow Disney’s costume guidelines). Oh yeah, and did I mention, Star Wars!

The event takes place on December 16 from 7pm to midnight, and only guests with tickets to the event will be allowed in the park during event hours. Ticketing for Star Wars: Galactic Nights is priced at $129 for adults and $124 ages 3-9, with discounts available for Annual Passholders and DVC Members. For more information, as well as to purchase your tickets, follow the link here or call 407-W-DISNEY (407 934-7639).

Hong Kong Disneyland Announces Events and Attractions for 2018

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Following the announcement last month that Hong Kong Disneyland was kicking off a multi-year expansion designed to bring new attractions and experiences to guests, the resort has released a schedule of openings and seasonal events for 2018, including first-of-its-kind character experiences not currently available at other Disney parks.

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Royal Princess Garden: Even before the year is out, the new Royal Princess Garden is scheduled to open in Hong Kong Disneyland in December 2017. This exquisitely-themed garden area will serve as a meet-and-greet area for Disney Princesses, and will also house Hong Kong’s Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. Families can also purchase an Enchanted Storybook album that captures all of their Disney Princess moments.

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Chinese New Year Event: The year 2018 is the Year of the Dog according to the Chinese calendar. To celebrate, Hong Kong Disneyland will feature Pluto during their Chinese New Year celebrations from January to March 2018. In addition, Main Street, USA, will be decorated in lucky red and gold decorations, Mickey and his pals will be dressed in festive costumes, and the park and resorts will feature festive Chinese New Year-themed meals, snacks and merchandise.

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Disney Friends Springtime Carnival: From March through May, guests can enjoy whimsical character encounters during the colorful Disney Friends Springtime Carnival. In addition to a wide variety of character encounters throughout the park, the event features festive springtime sculpts for photo opportunities as well as an egg hunt with over 100 character-themed eggs hidden throughout the park.

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“Moana: A Homecoming Celebration”: In May, the new Moana stage show will open in Hong Kong Disneyland in an entirely new outdoor venue in Adventureland. The 18-minute live show will recount Moana’s adventures after the storyline of the film, once Moana has restored the heart of Te Fiti and returned to her home village of Motunui. The new show features music, dancing and puppetry, and marks the first attraction to be opened as part of the resort’s multi-year expansion.

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Summer Event: Hong Kong Disneyland’s annual summer holiday event will feature new character additions this year from the Pixar catalog. From June through August, guests can meet Mr. Incredible, Mrs. Incredible and Frozone from the Oscar-winning The Incredibles, to coincide with the Hong Kong release of The Incredibles 2 in mid-July.

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Disney Halloween Time: The annual Halloween event is one of Hong Kong Disneyland’s most popular. The 2018 incarnation of the annual festivities will feature even more spooky fun in September and October. In addition to Jack Skellington, the event will feature “Disney Villains that guests have yet to meet,” according to the resort.

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A Disney Christmas: From November through January 1, 2019, guests can visit Hong Kong Disneyland for a special daytime show featuring Mickey and friends, carolers singing Christmas tunes, a special tree-lighting ceremony and much more.

 

Disney Announces Another New Star Tours Destination, Reveals New Crait Concept Art

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Today the Disney Parks Blog has released some concept art of the new Crait scene debuting on November 17 at Star Tours in Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios (and later at overseas parks).

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Disney also hinted in the Parks Blog post that there is another new scene coming, and this is likely the new opening sequence featuring characters from Episodes 7 and 8 that we reported yesterday.

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We’ll be on the scene on November 17 to bring you all the details, so stay tuned!

Reservations for Ale & Compass at Yacht Club Resort Now Open

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Beginning today, guests can make reservations for the soon-to-open Ale & Compass Restaurant at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. The restaurant, set to open Nov. 26, replaces the Captain’s Grille at the Yacht Club. The new venue is themed as a New England gastropub reminiscent of an off-shore lighthouse, using salvaged materials for the decorative finishes. A few select diners will be able to sit at the on-stage “hearth” oven area, which is the focal point of the new space.

Ale & Compass will be open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, featuring menu items inspired by New England cuisine and developed by Disney’s Flavor Lab. The culinary director of the Flavor Lab, Lenny DeGeorge, is from the Boston area and spent his summers in Cape Cod.

“The menu is inspired by all the great restaurants in the New England area that I have experienced growing up,” says DeGeorge. “The New England melting pot of flavors and ingredients from Italy, Portugal, and England, coupled with central Florida influences, are present on the menu that delivers modern gastropub classics.”

Next door to the Ale & Compass Restaurant is the expanded and reimagined Ale & Compass Lounge, also opening Nov. 26. The lounge will feature a variety original and classic cocktails, an extensive list of New England and local beers, and a menu of lighter bites.

Disney’s announcement about the new restaurant included a photo review of a number of items from the menu, including:

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Blueberry-Bacon Pancakes

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Mushroom, Caramelized Onion and Gruyere Cheeseburger

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Fried Chicken and Waffles with House-made Pickles and Orange-Chili Honey

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Coastal Clambake (1/2 Maine lobster, clams, corn, and potatoes)

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Caramelized Leek and Chorizo White Clam Hearth “Pie”

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Parker House Rolls with spreads of Bacon Jam, Pub Cheese, and Smoked Trout

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Lemon “Curd” Meringue Pie

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Twelve-Layer Chocolate Cake (Flourless chocolate cake and ganache served with milk-coffee chantilly)

You can find the full Ale & Compass menu in our our previous post.

For reservations, visit DisneyWorld.com/dine or call 407-WDW-DINE.

 

 

Finding Nemo: The Musical Will Be Dark Most of February 2018

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The Walt Disney World website is telling guests that no showtimes are available for Finding Nemo: The Musical at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park beginning on February 4, 2018.

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The first date after February 4 that displays showtimes is Sunday, February 24, 2018.

However, the Disney Travel Agents website is showing closure dates of February 4 – 18, 2018. It may be that the closure is planned through the 18th, but they have added an extra week as a buffer in case extra time is needed for whatever changes are being made.

 

PHOTOS: Long-Delayed Choza de Margarita Now Open in Mexico at Epcot

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Choza de Margarita has finally opened just outside of the Mexico pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase.

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Below, we take a look at the menu:

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Here are a few of the items offered:

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Tacos al Pastor, $9.25

 

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Empanadas de Barbacoa, $9.75

 

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Guacamole, $7.95

 

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Wild Strawberry and Passion Mango Frozen Margarita, $10.50

 

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Choza de Margarita is now open daily at Epcot.

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Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer Coming to Downtown Disney at Disneyland in 2018

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Known for its award-winning burgers and signature CrazyShake milkshakes, Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer will open its first California location in the heart of Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort next year.

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Black Tap is creating a customized concept for its Downtown Disney District location, which will feature indoor and outdoor seating. The burger and beer joint will be set in a casual atmosphere reminiscent of a classic American luncheonette, but with a distinctly New York vibe.

Black Tap’s menu will include burgers ranging from the classic All-American to The Vegan Burger. In addition, their specialty “CrazyShakes” will boast whimsical and over-the-top decorations and flavors, such as The Cotton Candy Shake and The Bam Bam Shake.

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Construction is scheduled to begin soon, across from Catal Restaurant and Uva Bar.