Grab your Dole Whips and get in line to see Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room, because food and drink are now allowed in the Florida version of the classic attraction!
What has been allowed for decades at Disneyland is now a policy in Florida. Guests can bring any food or drink into the attraction, not just Dole Whips.
It looks like another Disney game will be bitting the dust this year, as Star Wars: Uprising was officially announced to be shutting down.
Developer Kabam made the announcement on their website, where the following statement was released,
“While Star Wars: Uprising was enjoyed by a great community of players since its launch, the game is no longer achieving the level of success needed to maintain the game and the decision was made to discontinue support.”
The servers will officially be turned off on November 17 for both iOS and Android versions of the game. Additionally, effective immediately players can no longer make in-game purchases anymore.
If you happen to have any currency for the game lingering in your account, Kabam is offering to provide players with an equal amount of currency in Marvel: Contest of Champions, one of their other mobile games.
Star Wars: Uprising was essentially a Action-RPG, similar to popular dungeon crawler Diablo. The events of the game took place between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens.
While the Magic Kingdom will celebrate its 45th anniversary on October 1st, guests can already find a plethora of merchandise themed to the milestone at the Magic Kingdom park as of this week. We took a trip over to the Magic Kingdom to check out all of the items and have compiled a helpful shopping guide for you below. Many of these items should remain in-stock for several months, whole any limited edition item is subject to availability.
Should you prefer a guided video tour to the photos below, we have that available for you as well:
45th Anniversary Crispy Treat, $4.45
45th Anniversary Ear Hat, $21.99
45th Anniversary Ear Hat, $21.99
45th Anniversary Antenna Topper, $5.99
45th Anniversary Antenna Topper, $5.99
45th Anniversary Photo Frame, $14.95
45th Anniversary Photo Frame, $14.95
45th Anniversary Mug, $14.99
45th Anniversary Mug, $14.99
45th Anniversary Mug, $14.99
45th Anniversary Mug, $14.99
45th Anniversary Pin, $12.99
45th Anniversary Pin, $9.99
45th Anniversary Mystery Pin Set 2-pack, $15.99
45th Anniversary Mystery Pin Set 2-pack, $15.99
45th Anniversary Pin, $12.99
45th Anniversary Keychain, $9.99
45th Anniversary Candy Flag, $9.49
45th Anniversary Candy Flag, $9.49
45th Anniversary Candy Pen, $6.99
45th Anniversary Candy Pen, $6.99
45th Anniversary Lanyard Medal, $11.99
45th Anniversary Tumbler, $19.99
45th Anniversary Tumbler, $19.99
45th Anniversary Assorted Chocolates, $22.49
45th Anniversary Assorted Chocolates, $22.49
45th Anniversary Light-Up Ear Hat Ornament, $24.99
45th Anniversary Light-Up Ear Hat Ornament, $24.99
45th Anniversary Light-Up Ear Hat Ornament, $24.99
45th Anniversary Light-Up Lanyard, $11.11
45th Anniversary Light-Up Lanyard, $11.11
45th Anniversary Mickey Plush, $19.99
45th Anniversary Minnie Plush, $19.99
45th Anniversary Girls T-Shirt, $29.99
45th Anniversary Girls T-Shirt, $29.99
45th Anniversary Kid’s Sweatshirt, $39.95
45th Anniversary Kid’s Sweatshirt, $39.95
45th Anniversary Kids t-shirt, $19.95
45th Anniversary Magnet, $9.99
45th Anniversary Magnet, $9.99
45th Anniversary Baseball in Tin, $16.99
45th Anniversary Baseball in Tin, $16.99
45th Anniversary Baseball in Tin, $16.99
45th Anniversary Ladies Long Sleeve Tee, $54.99
45th Anniversary Ladies Tank Top, $29.99
45th Anniversary Ladies Tee, $36.99
45th Anniversary Boxers, $19.99
45th Anniversary Lounge Pants, $34.99
45th Anniversary Phone Case, $29.99 (iPhone 6s only)
45th Anniversary Shot Glass, $9.95
45th Anniversary Shot Glass, $9.95
45th Anniversary T-Shirt, $24.99
45th Anniversary T-Shirt, $24.99
45th Anniversary T-Shirt, $24.99
45th Anniversary Long Sleeve Shirt, $34.99
45th Anniversary Sweatshirt, $49.99
45th Anniversary Sweatshirt, $49.99
Magic Kingdom 45th by Dooney & Bourke, $198.00
Magic Kingdom 45th by Dooney & Bourke, $198.00
Magic Kingdom 45th by Dooney & Bourke, $248.00
D-Tech on Demand phone cases with 45th anniversary artwork are available at the Tomorrowland Light and Power Co. at the exit of Space Mountain for a variety of devices.
D-Tech on Demand Case, $29.99, $34.99 if personalized
D-Tech on Demand Case, $29.99, $34.99 if personalized
D-Tech on Demand Case, $29.99, $34.99 if personalized
D-Tech on Demand Case, $29.99, $34.99 if personalized
D-Tech on Demand Case, $29.99, $34.99 if personalized
The Art of Disney is carrying two limited edition coins for the 45th anniversary.
Silver coin, $50.00, Bronze Coin, $100.00
Both are limited to 1971 pieces,
The 45th anniversary merchandise is available in many locations, but here are the most prevalent:
A limited edition pin, MagicBand, and charm will be released on October 1st, 2016.
We have a report coming in that Splash Mountain at the Magic Kingdom is currently closed due to what cast members are calling a “small fire”. Guests have been evacuated from the ride and area.
This is a guest report from the scene, and we will update as we learn more.
Update (11:09pm) – It appears the attraction has reopened according to @wdwntnow on Twitter.
A few weeks ago, we were lamenting the loss of the Epcot park history timeline that once adorned the interior breezeway behind Club Cool, Epcot Character Spot, and Fountain View. Well, something pretty amazing happened yesterday…
Epcot Park History Timeline
THE TIMELINE IS BACK! Not only is it back, but it was completely refreshed from top to bottom, giving more details on park history and adding in changes to the parks made since this was introduced back in 2007 for the 25th anniversary of the park.
Epcot Park History Timeline
Epcot Park History Timeline
Epcot Park History Timeline
Epcot Park History Timeline
The timeline used to stop at 2007, but now continues into 2016.
Epcot Park History Timeline
Duffy the Disney Bear may be gone, but he still gets a spot on the Epcot timeline.
Epcot Park History Timeline
Happy to see a good explanation of the history of the Three Caballeros figures that can teach the everyday guest about their historical significance.
Epcot Park History Timeline
There is a pretty large section for the 2016 additions, including Frozen Ever After and Soarin’ Around the World.
Epcot Park History Timeline
Epcot Park History Timeline
Epcot Park History Timeline
I personally am happy to see this return. What do you think?
A black SUV has struck a rather large road sign that stood above World Drive, causing the sign fall onto World Drive traveling southbound.
These photos were taken just minutes ago as a car passed underneath the downed sign heading southbound on World Drive.
The road has yet to be closed off by emergency responders (who have not yet arrived). Cars traveling southbound are traveling underneath the downed sign where it is possible, which will likely be stopped once emergency responders arrive.
Guests should avoid World Drive until the situation is cleared up.
Update 6:35pm – Cleanup crews are beginning to move the fallen signage (photo from Brandon Langley)
Update 9:44pm – South bound Lane is open on World Drive. The sign has been moved to the side of the road.
Update 7:27pm – Monorails are also shut down at the moment and they are busing people to Epcot from the TTC.
We have an update on the current conditions on World Drive following a car accident earlier today which downed a large road sign.
According to News13.com, it appears one person was injured and taken to Celebration Hospital with with non-life-threatening injuries.
All southbound traffic on World Drive is being directed onto the Epcot off ramp. Traffic going north it’s down to 2 lanes to give emergency responders some space to deal with the scene.
Disney is also using busses to block a clear view of the incident.
Here are some updated photos from the scene:
In a story we broke to you last week, Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Kidani Village began a breakfast service just a few days ago. Sanaa has offered table service lunch and dinner since it opened in 2009, but never any sort of breakfast service. Kidani Village does not have its own counter service location, as guests staying there would have to find a way over to The Mara at Jambo House if they were looking for such fare.
Sanaa Breakfast
Here’s the menu, offered daily from 7AM to 10AM:
Below you can see the menu that is handed to guests upon entering Sanaa for breakfast:
Sanaa Breakfast Menu
Sanaa Breakfast
One section of the seating area is converted into the checkout area for the counter service breakfast. Grab ‘N’ Go options are readily available, but otherwise guests can order food items, pay, and then have a seat and wait for the food to be delivered to their table.
Sanaa Breakfast
Sanaa Breakfast
Sanaa Breakfast
More on this banana bread with chocolate hazelnut spread shortly…
Guests are given an animal with a number to take to their table while they wait for their food. The Sanaa seating area is pretty much wide open for guest seating.
Banana Bread with Chocolate Hazelnut Spread – $3.79
For $3.79, this is a great deal. It includes four pieces of banana bread (which is baked to perfection) and a house made hazelnut spread. The flavors compliment each other nicely and this is a great morning snack option for guests.
Banana Bread with Chocolate Hazelnut Spread – $3.79
Boere Breakfast – $8.99
The Boere Breakfast includes two eggs any style, tomato chutney, Tanzanian hash browns, Boerewors sausage and bacon. Disney counter service eggs are all the same, but I was a really big fan of everything else on this plate. The Tanzanian hash browns were near perfection when paired with the tomato chutney. The sausage was a little dry, but overall, everything was really good.
Boere Breakfast – $8.99
Fruit Sosatie with Quinoa and dried fruit salad – $8.99
The Fruit Sosatie is generally not something I would order, but for the sake of “blogability”, we went for it here. I will say I was pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed this. The Quinoa and dried fruit salad was a highlight, but all of the fruit was fresh and enjoyable as well. If you are looking for a vegetarian option, or just something light before you meander around a theme park for hours, this is a great choice.
Fruit Sosatie with Quinoa and dried fruit salad – $8.99
Sanaa breakfast was a delight, and I would expect nothing less based on my experiences here for lunch and dinner. Breakfast service was a little slow, but as to be expected during the first week of a new offering. The most pleasant part was sitting at a savannah window while enjoying breakfast, something you can’t do elsewhere at the resort surprisingly.
Sanaa Breakfast
Sanaa offers up one of the better, if not the best resort breakfasts around Walt Disney World. The value also felt pretty solid, and they even accepted the Tables in Wonderland discount which was unexpected. If you are looking for a good breakfast in a quiet and serene environment at Walt Disney World, those are few and far between, but Sanaa is currently excelling at it.
Our latest photo report takes us to the Magic Kingdom to see the latest goings on. The 45th anniversary is looming, with several attractions in the park being refurbished, or in some cases preparing to close for a while. Oh, and there’s refillable popcorn still…
On Thursday, stores around the Magic Kingdom began carrying 45th Anniversary merchandise ahead of the October 1st celebration coming up this weekend. We have a full guide available to the dozens of new items in a separate post, but there is also a video walkthrough of the entire line available:
Since it is probably the most extensive refurbishment in the history of the attraction, the Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse will not be open for its 45th birthday on October 1st. The new date Disney is telling cast members is simply “late October”.
The refurbishment of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at the Magic Kingdom rolls on, set to reopen November 19th, 2016.
A new Halloween popcorn bucket on sale around the resort.
The refillable popcorn bucket promotion was indefinitely extended, buckets are now good for $1.50 refills for length of stay. This means that as long as you have a bucket and they continue this promotion, you can get a $1.50 refill of popcorn.
After many months out of stock, the Magic Kingdom ornament is finally back!
The repainting of the castle and installation of the holiday lights continues.
Some tarps are still up at the Haunted Mansion.
I’m happy to report that “it’s a small world” was doing much better this week, with many effects fixed, including the South American sun which has been broken for almost a year.
The Florida sun fades things fast, so it was sad to see the banners in Storybook Circus fading away so quickly. Disney has started to replace the banners again, making the area look fresh and vibrant.
This larger banner hasn’t been replaced yet.
There are still many left to go…
Chip and Dale have moved to a new home in Storybook Circus during the day. The space is already set up for meet and greets for the Halloween Party.
D-Tech on Demand at the Tomorrowland Light and Power Co. has rolled out cases for the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus.
There was also one new design we spotted on our most recent visit.
Announced last week, Stitch’s Great Escape is going seasonal, rumored to be replaced by a Wreck-It Ralph ride once it finally closes in 2017.
There was absolutely no one waiting for the show when we went in.
The place is kind of falling apart, a staple of seasonal attractions at the end of their lifespan. I recall Horizons at Epcot being mostly broken in my later experiences riding it after it had gone seasonal.
A few people did show up before showtime.
While I am happy to see Stitch on its way out, I am sad to see the remnants of Alien Encounter do the same.
The rock painting at the entrance of Tomorrowland continues. The small rocks on the shoreline have been painted a normal grey rock color.
The island in front of Tomorrowland has been turned to dirt. It should be interesting to see what they do here.
Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland Park kicked off on Friday night, bringing with it a new parade, updated fireworks, and more to the Disneyland Resort for the Halloween Time season. Our own Conner Purzycki was on the scene to bring you a look at some of the new offerings for this year.
Mickey’s Halloween Party
New for 2016 is the Frightfully Fun Parade, replacing the rather lackluster cavalcade that has been presented at the party over the last several years.
While a nice addition, the Headless Horseman still moved painstakingly slow, just as it has been at Walt Disney World over the last several years since one of the horses fell while performing. At Disneyland, the Horseman did have 4 escorts, which definitely took away some of the coolness from the Florida version.
The parade is a clear improvement over the former offering, but hopefully will be expanded upon year to year with new floats. It is a solid start to what could be a really fantastic parade at the park.
Halloween Screams fireworks have returned for the 2016 parties, upgraded with new projection and lighting effects that really add to the show.
Treat trails are plentiful at this years party, although many are bunched very close together.
The coolest Treat Trails in our opinion are those that go through the Golden Horseshoe and Pinocchio’s Village Haus. The quality of the candy is the same as it has been, offering a number of respected name brand candies.
There is an Annual Passholder exclusive treat trail where APs can get a free tote bag and lots of treats as well.
The atmosphere around the park for the party is pretty fantastic, enhanced this year with some new effects.
Much of the infrastructure installed for the now-defunct Disneyland Forever fireworks show was utilized to decorate the Main Street facades, Sleeping Beauty Castle, and the facade of “it’s a small world” even.
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