Walt Disney World Annual Passholders Get a Free Orlando Magic Jersey with Purchase or Renewal

WDWNT on October 25, 2017

From October 18th, 2017 through October 1st, 2018, or while supplies last, qualified Annual Pass purchases or renewals at Orlando’s Amway Center will receive one blue or white Orlando Magic player jersey with the new Disney logo sponsorship patch on it.

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Guests interested in the offer should visit a Disney Ticket Center at Amway Center to purchase or renew their Annual Pass. Once purchased, they will receive a voucher for their Orlando Magic jersey, redeemable at the Orlando Magic Team Shop.

Fans can choose from any available blue or white Nike Swingman Orlando Magic player jersey. Personalized jerseys will be available for an additional $20.The offer is available for any pass that offers at least 150 days of admission to the Walt Disney World theme parks. It does not include Water Park annual passes.

It should be noted that while the Team Store is open on game days, it is also open each Monday – Friday from 10am to 5pm.

As part of their sponsorship deal. Orlando Magic jerseys will feature a Disney patch for the next two seasons.

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CONFIRMED: New 350 Room Tower Hotel Being Constructed Near Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin

WDWNT on October 25, 2017

Coastal Construction Group is building a 350-room tower hotel near the existing Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, according to the Orlando Sentinel.

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As previously rumored here, the hotel will occupy the site of the tennis courts and force some minor modifications to hole 1 of the Fairways Course at Fantasia Gardens. This site would be just steps away from Disney’s Hollywood Studios, although, as of right now, guests would still have to walk along the waterway to get there.

There is no further information available at this time.

PHOTOS: Ugly Christmas Sweater Mouse Ear Headband Released at Disney Parks, The Next Social Media Craze?

WDWNT on October 25, 2017

With most of the Disney fandom still stuck on the Rose Gold Mouse Ear Headband craze, it seems as though another item may be reaching that level of popularity this holiday season…

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Released this week and already selling very fast is the Ugly Christmas Sweater Mouse Ear Headband. They retail for $24.99 each and we found a mostly empty rack of the item at Disney’s Days of Christmas store at Disney Springs just last night.

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The ears are rather “unique”, featuring an ugly Christmas sweater pattern with Mickey and Minnie Mouse icons between two big red “pom pom” ears. While I don’t necessarily understand the popularity, they are already selling fast despite little to no publicity.

If those are a little too weird for you, there are two much more normal, fairly cute mouse ear head bands also available this season.

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So, will you be buying this “ugly sweater” mouse ear headband, any of the more normal styles, or none at all?

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Cast Members Now Get 20% Off Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages at the Epcot Food and Wine Festival 2017

WDWNT on October 25, 2017

Now through November 11th, 2017, Walt Disney World cast members can enjoy 20% off food and non-alcoholic beverages at the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival.

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The discount is in effect Monday through Thursday at 30 of the marketplaces:

The discount is only valid with accepted non-cash payments with presentation of a valid Cast Member I.D.

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Dates Announced for “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” Scene Coming to Star Tours at Disney Parks

WDWNT on October 25, 2017

Earlier this year, we told you about a new scene coming to Star Tours – The Adventures Continue at Disneyland park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios that will place guests in the middle of an epic battle. The action takes place on the planet of Crait, which we got our first glimpse of in the teaser trailer of Star Wars: The Last Jedi earlier this year.

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Today Disney announced that this exciting new sequence, inspired by the latest film in the Star Wars saga, will debut at Disneyland park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios on November 17th, at Disneyland Paris November 22nd, and, as previously announced, at Tokyo Disneyland December 15th.

No further details have been announced, but it is likely that this scene will be locked into every Star Tours ride profile for a while following its debut, just as was done for the Jakku sequence when The Force Awakens premiered.

Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Has Added Four New Retailers

WDWNT on October 25, 2017

Over the past few weeks three new retailers have opened at Disney Springs, and in just a few weeks a fourth retailer will be joining.

Bowes Signature Soy Candles is now open in the Marketplace Co-Op and sells tons of uniquely scented candles all made from 100% soy wax, and with eco-friendly cotton wicks. There are over 100 candles to choose from, and they’re all hand-poured and labelled locally in Orlando. Guests are also able to create their own scents, so it’s just a matter of time before we start seeing people’s attempts at Dole Whip scented candles popping up on their Twitter and Instagram pages.

Next up we have Swings N’ Things, a new kiosk located near Cookes of Dublin, which specializes in hammocks and porch swings. They have a model for guests to try out, which you can get a look at below. Swings and hammocks range from $40-$400, so I guess that’s one way you could spend your money.

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This next one is kind of like cheating because this retailer has been at Disney Springs for a while, but Savannah Bee has now moved into a larger space near The Ganachery. This is your one stop shop for all things honey. They sell a variety of honeys, as well as health and beauty products made using beeswax.

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Finally, rinse bath & body co. will be opening soon, completing the latest addition of new shopping destinations for guests visiting Disney Springs. The kiosk will be located next to Paddlefish, and feature a collection of natural products that are made in Monroe, GA. Products include deodorants, natural oil roll-ons, bath bombs, as well as their Peppofoot collection.

It looks like Disney Springs is getting a lot of great places to shop for stocking stuffers this holiday, except for maybe the hammock kiosk. Hammocks don’t make good stocking stuffers.

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PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 10/19/17 (Guardians of the Galaxy, Siemens, New Merchandise, ETC.)

WDWNT on October 25, 2017

Our latest photo report brings us back to Epcot for a quick update on things…

Welcome to Epcot

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Good evening Spaceship Earth.

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The Siemens signage remains despite the end of the attraction sponsorship.

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A number of the Disney Babies plush characters were updated with a new look, and some new characters were added as well…

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Bolt is pretty adorable.

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You can see the new Dumbo above the old here, with the new being a rather drastic change.

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Some Epcot 35 pins remain in stock at Pin Central for the time being.

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MagicBands were moved out of the jewelry section at MouseGear.

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They can now be found near the registers towards the front of the store.

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Someone decided to put these magnets all over the table…

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Some new Mickey Mouse notebooks for sale, $17.99 each.

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The new Mickey Sport collection for women was just released this week.

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Still no visible progress on the Universe of Energy as it transforms into a Guardians of the Galaxy roller coaster.

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After just a few short weeks, the Test Track SIMporium has already received some completely different signage.

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IllumiNations marks the end of another Epcot day.

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FIRST LOOK: Concept Art for the NBA Experience at Disney Springs, Opens Summer 2019

WDWNT on October 25, 2017

Disney today provided a first look at the new NBA Experience at Walt Disney World Resort coming to Disney Springs.

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The building design is inspired by NBA arenas around the country. “We are inspired by the design of the new building and the energy that it will bring to the West Side of Disney Springs,” said Senior Vice President of Disney Springs and ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Maribeth Bisienere. The state-of-the-art space will include interactive games and competitions, immersive experiences, a retail store and an adjacent restaurant.

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NBA President, Global Partnerships Sal LaRocca, recently commented on the project, sharing, “This one-of-a-kind experience is sure to be enjoyed by basketball and Disney fans of all ages who visit Disney Springs from around the world.”

The NBA Experience will open on the West Side in Summer 2019. This is just one of many ongoing projects in the continuing expansion of Disney Springs.

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PHOTOS: DisneyQuest Demolition Ramps Up for New NBA Experience at Disney Springs

WDWNT on October 25, 2017

With the concept art released yesterday for the new NBA Experience at Disney Springs, it is quite the coincidence that the most violent phase of the Disney Quest demolition so far began yesterday afternoon:

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A view from the Orange Garage shows that most of this side of the building is gone now.

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The question now is if any of the steel frame will remain to be used or is this a total building demolition.

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If you look close enough, you can see the Ventureport area, with many of the rings that circled around it still in place.

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PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 10/22/17 (Hatbox Ghost, Action Figures, New Apparel, Olaf’s Frozen Adventure, ETC.)

WDWNT on October 25, 2017

Our latest photo report brings us to Disney Springs for a shopping trip. Let’s see what’s new and exciting…

Welcome to Disney Springs

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I guess guests were getting lost in the Coca-Cola store, because they added some signage on the long walk upstairs.

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The October Drink of the Month at the rooftop bar is the Nightmare on Lake Buena Vista.

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We ended up ordering it and it was pretty decent.

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D Living in the Town Center is closed until next month for a mysterious remodeling.

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There are some awesome new desserts for the season at Amorette’s Patisserie. We’ll have a review for you later this week.

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Olaf socks anyone?

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Some new Alex and Ani Mickey and Minnie Mouse bracelets for sale at World of Disney.

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New character sweatshirts and hoodies for sale.

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They all feature characters in a patchwork style.

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New couples’ shirts that will be awkward if you break up.

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The new “Comeback Kid” line celebrates Mickey Mouse in what I equate to an early 90’s style.

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The lining of the jacket is pretty awesome.

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A Space Mountain shirt has joined the line of attraction shirts we told you about a few days ago.

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As part of the large lines of classic Mickey and Minnie merchandise just released at the parks, there happens to be Mickey and Minnie articulated action figures.

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Some fantastic new Haunted Mansion and “it’s a small world” art at the Wonderground Gallery in the Marketplace Co-Op.

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Bowes Signature Soy Candles is now open in the Marketplace Co-Op and sells tons of uniquely scented candles all made from 100% soy wax, and with eco-friendly cotton wicks. There are over 100 candles to choose from, and they’re all hand-poured and labelled locally in Orlando.

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Some Glow in the Dark phone cases can be made at D-Tech on Demand in the Marketplace Co-Op.

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Joining the other attraction-related Christmas stockings is the Hatbox Ghost with The Haunted Mansion (or a generic haunted house).

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Pins related to Olaf’s Frozen Adventure have been released. All of the other items at the parks can be found at your local Disney Store.

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