New “FastPass to Friday Please” Hat Released at Disney Parks

WDWNT on December 21, 2017

Apparently, Disney is very big on baseball caps right now and is continuing to release new park exclusive headwear throughout the month. In the same vein as the recently released Spaceship Earth hat, there is now a FastPass one…

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The hat reads “Disney FastPass+ to Friday Please”. It seems merchandising wasn’t simply allowed to put the word FastPass on the hat, so they had to put the full name of the service. Even stranger, this hat was released at Disneyland Resort where FastPass+ doesn’t exist.

The cap retails for $21.99 and can be found on either coast very soon.

BREAKING: New Details of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Released at Galactic Nights Event

WDWNT on December 21, 2017

Disney shared a number of new details for Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios during tonight’s Star Wars: Galactic Nights panel.

We’ve all seen the Millenium Falcon on screen, but until you climb through that hatch, walk through her hallways, sit inside the cockpit, power her up and actually FLY her yourself, it’s not quite the same. Here is a photo of the inside of the ship as Imagineers are getting her ready:

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Additionally, Imagineers highlighted some other examples of the team’s progress, including building a fleet of full-size X-wing starfighters. One tap on the metal side of these ships tells you that they are real, and ready for action.

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In the marketplace in the Batuu village, guests can explore a rich collection of shops and merchant stalls. Imagineers shared a great example of one overseen by a Toydarian, one of the creatures first encountered on Tatooine in “Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.” So what does he sell? Toys, of course! Here is a piece of concept art for what that toy stall will look like.

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Inside, you’ll be able to discover all kinds of fun and cool toys straight out of the Star Wars galaxy. Exclusive to this outpost, all these offerings look hand-crafted by local artisans. They’re going to be fun, unique, and completely in-story.

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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will open in 2019, first at Disneyland Park, and then at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

PHOTOS: California Screamin’ Farewell Merchandise Released at Disneyland Resort

WDWNT on December 21, 2017

To commemorate the upcoming closure of California Screamin’ next month, Disney California Adventure is selling special farewell merchandise.

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So far, just a hat has been released, but a shirt will also be available. There is no word if there will be any additional items beyond these two pieces.

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The hat retails for $24.99. We found it in various shops along Paradise Pier.

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California Screamin’ will close January 2018 to be rethemed to the Incredicoaster as part of PIXAR Pier.

UPDATE: Released on Monday, there is also an annual Passholder exclusive ornament for $14.99.

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RUMOR: Disney Restaurants at Walt Disney World to be Added to OpenTable for Reservations

WDWNT on December 21, 2017

If you want a reservation at a Disney-owned restaurant at Walt Disney World, you currently have to call 407-WDW-DINE or use the Disney website/mobile application to do so, but in the near future, it appears guests may be able to use OpenTable.

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OpenTable allows people to make reservations for restaurants just about anywhere, in fact, several 3rd-party restaurants at Disney Springs use the service as well as the DisneyWorld.com system. Disney would add the restaurants to OpenTable as well in hopes of gaining more attention with diners in the Orlando area, as the app showcases nearby restaurants when you open it.

OpenTable does have the capability of requiring a credit card hold for restaurants, so the same reservation parameters that currently apply at Disney restaurants would still be in place if this happens.

There is no set time frame for this service to roll out, but it should be fairly soon if it clears all of the appropriate channels.

CONFIRMED: Non-Disney Resorts Adding FastPass+ 60-Day Booking Window, Extra Magic Hours in 2018

WDWNT on December 21, 2017

As we speculated a few months back, Disney will indeed extend the 60-day FastPass booking window to guests at the Disney Springs area hotels on Hotel Plaza Boulevard. This will begin to be offered to guests at these non-Disney resorts in 2018. Here is the full statement from Disney on the change:

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“Guests staying at any of the Disney Resort hotels will continue to experience special features offered at a Disney Resort hotel, including legendary Guest service and unique theming, along with benefits like the Extra Magic Hours benefit, the ability to make FastPass+ selections up to 60-days prior to arrival, (both of these benefits require valid theme park admission), the convenience of MagicBands, complimentary transportation (motor coach, buses and ferry boats) around the Walt Disney World® Resort and standard parking at Disney theme parks, Disney’s Magical Express service and the ability to purchase Disney dining plan packages. Those Guests staying in select Disney Resort hotels can also receive other services such as personalized vacation planning, merchandise delivery to their rooms, and easy access to Minnie Van service.

For 2018, we are also extending some benefits that are currently available to Disney Resort hotel Guests and Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel Guests. Each Guest, with a valid theme park admission, staying at one of the Disney Springs Resort Area hotels, which are designated Official WALT DISNEY WORLD hotels will be extended these benefits. The Disney Spring Resort Area hotels include: B Resort & Spa; Best Western Lake Buena Vista Resort; DoubleTree Guest Suites by Hilton Orlando; Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Palace; Hilton Orlando Resort Lake Buena Vista; Holiday Inn Orlando; Wyndham Lake Buena Vista; and Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista.

Beginning Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2018, Guests at any of these Official WALT DISNEY WORLD hotels, with a valid theme park ticket, can take advantage of Extra Magic Hours benefit as each day, one of the four Walt Disney World Theme Parks opens early or extends later for Guests to enjoy select attractions.

Scheduled to begin Jan. 10, 2018, Walt Disney Travel Company packages are available for online bookings for the Disney Springs® Resort Area hotels. Also, scheduled to begin Jan. 10, 2018, Guests at these Official WALT DISNEY WORLD hotels, who have booked a package reservation for the hotel through a Walt Disney Travel Company package, will be able to link their hotel reservation on My Disney Experience, and with a linked, valid theme park ticket, these Guests can utilize a 60-day booking window for FastPass+ selections. These are benefits that are already available to Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel Guests.”

BREAKING: New Cirque Du Soleil Show Will Showcase Disney Animation at Disney Springs

WDWNT on December 21, 2017

Disney and Cirque du Soleil have announced that the new show replacing La Nouba at Disney Springs will be themed to Disney Animation.

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Here is the official description:

“This original show will be created by Cirque du Soleil and will pay homage to Disney’s rich history of animation, with a vivid story told in a way that only Cirque du Soleil can deliver. Daniel Lamarre, President and CEO of Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, elaborated, sharing “We are incredibly inspired by Disney’s immense creative universe. We are convinced that bringing Disney’s magic to life on stage will touch audiences and bring them back to their childhood.”

Disney and Cirque have yet to announce an opening date for the new show. La Nouba ends December 31st 2017 at Disney Springs.