Disney News, Discussion & an Element of Fun - 2023 Edition

[rangerxenos]

Because the point of them is not to give passholders free stickers. The point is to goose attendance.

Sorry, but I'm not booking a plane trip to get a free magnet!

 

[Brian Noble]

That's okay, but don't expect them to mail it to you, because the magnet was never free.

 

[BrianL]

That's okay, but don't expect them to mail it to you, because the magnet was never free.

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I mean, the cake did exist. You were never going to get to eat it, but it was there.

 

[starlite_]

Sorry, but I'm not booking a plane trip to get a free magnet!

Then I guess you aren't the target for the "free" magnet.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Items in New EPCOT Reimagined Merch Collection

I am so excited to share the new EPCOT Reimagined collection with you all today! This merchandise collection invites you to celebrate the next generation of immersive storytelling coming to life at this ever-evolving park while honoring the fan-favorite attractions and experiences that make this park special. These new items feature icons, attractions, and characters that represent the endless possibilities and spirit of optimism at EPCOT.

On the EPCOT Reimagined Woven Shirt and Fashion Top, you may notice a few favorite characters you might see around the park. Remy inspires you to believe that anyone can cook, Groot and Star Lord are bringing you along on an intergalactic adventure, and Olaf is ready to give you a warm hug. Nemo and Crush invite you to cruise along the EAC, and who can forget our favorite purple dragon Figment, who is ready to greet you at EPCOT! Need more gear with character? Check out the matching Loungefly Ear Headband and Dooney & Bourke Handle Tote Bag, which also feature these loveable friends.

On the EPCOT Reimagined Spirit Jersey, you’ll see design elements that pay homage to favorite attractions and experiences around EPCOT. Do you see your customized SIM Car from Test Track presented by Chevrolet, or your space shuttle to Mars from Mission: SPACE? Perhaps your favorite World Showcase country, the beautiful entrance fountain, or maybe our favorite Highway in the Sky, the monorail? You can see all these sights and more on the T-shirt as well!

To complete your new EPCOT Reimagined outfit, discover the new Zip Hoodie, featuring the EPCOT logo on both the front and back. Pair all these items with a matching Dooney & Bourke Tote Bag or Crossbody Bag for a completely transformative look.

I love seeing Spaceship Earth illuminated at night, so I am thrilled that I can now bring the magic of this EPCOT icon’s beautiful lights and color home with this Spaceship Earth Light Up Figurine! This item lights up in an array of colors and features the EPCOT logo along with designs that reflect the four neighborhoods of the park including World Celebration, which will be opening later this year!

You might have noticed several circular icons throughout all these designs. These icons can be seen on the flags at the entrance of the park and give a nod to the various pavilions across EPCOT: Galaxy, Imagination, Journey, Land, Motion, Odyssey, Seas, Space, Spaceship Earth, and World Showcase. You can find many of these icons in the new EPCOT Reimagined Mystery Pin Set, featuring your favorite EPCOT characters and a fan-favorite surprise character: Stitch!

 

[jlundeen]

Because the point of them is not to give passholders free stickers. The point is to goose attendance.

I understand that, but with what non-locals (including International) AP buyers pay, it seems to me that Disney could at least give us an option - I'm sure that locals get a much higher value/use from their AP than I do.... and Florida residents get a discount which we don't get.. (Just a little jealous here)

 

[HokieRaven5]

Monsieur Perine to Be Replaced by Raul Acosta Today at EPCOT's Eat to the Beat Concert Series

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

I'm sure that locals get a much higher value/use from their AP than I do....

For sure! I get 10-15 park days out of my AP. Still worth it compared to regular ticket rates, but nothing like the locals

 

[HokieRaven5]

Encanto’s Bruno Debuts at Walt Disney World in the Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade

 

[Sweettears]

Items in New EPCOT Reimagined Merch Collection

I am so excited to share the new EPCOT Reimagined collection with you all today! This merchandise collection invites you to celebrate the next generation of immersive storytelling coming to life at this ever-evolving park while honoring the fan-favorite attractions and experiences that make this park special. These new items feature icons, attractions, and characters that represent the endless possibilities and spirit of optimism at EPCOT.

On the EPCOT Reimagined Woven Shirt and Fashion Top, you may notice a few favorite characters you might see around the park. Remy inspires you to believe that anyone can cook, Groot and Star Lord are bringing you along on an intergalactic adventure, and Olaf is ready to give you a warm hug. Nemo and Crush invite you to cruise along the EAC, and who can forget our favorite purple dragon Figment, who is ready to greet you at EPCOT! Need more gear with character? Check out the matching Loungefly Ear Headband and Dooney & Bourke Handle Tote Bag, which also feature these loveable friends.

On the EPCOT Reimagined Spirit Jersey, you’ll see design elements that pay homage to favorite attractions and experiences around EPCOT. Do you see your customized SIM Car from Test Track presented by Chevrolet, or your space shuttle to Mars from Mission: SPACE? Perhaps your favorite World Showcase country, the beautiful entrance fountain, or maybe our favorite Highway in the Sky, the monorail? You can see all these sights and more on the T-shirt as well!

To complete your new EPCOT Reimagined outfit, discover the new Zip Hoodie, featuring the EPCOT logo on both the front and back. Pair all these items with a matching Dooney & Bourke Tote Bag or Crossbody Bag for a completely transformative look.

I love seeing Spaceship Earth illuminated at night, so I am thrilled that I can now bring the magic of this EPCOT icon’s beautiful lights and color home with this Spaceship Earth Light Up Figurine! This item lights up in an array of colors and features the EPCOT logo along with designs that reflect the four neighborhoods of the park including World Celebration, which will be opening later this year!

You might have noticed several circular icons throughout all these designs. These icons can be seen on the flags at the entrance of the park and give a nod to the various pavilions across EPCOT: Galaxy, Imagination, Journey, Land, Motion, Odyssey, Seas, Space, Spaceship Earth, and World Showcase. You can find many of these icons in the new EPCOT Reimagined Mystery Pin Set, featuring your favorite EPCOT characters and a fan-favorite surprise character: Stitch!

Of course the shirt isn’t available online. Must make that plane flight to buy a shirt.

 

[hulagirl87]

Ah the irony. I would have been there next week for the Oswald magnet but needed to move my trip to the end of October and now miss the magnet by 2 days. Oh well. He's not my favorite, but I still wish they didn't limit the times to get the magnets.

 

[KNovacovschi]

Again, why don't they just MAIL them to current passholders? I can guess many more will NOT be there to pick them up.

Not everyone can get them by mail. They won’t ship them to Canada and there are a lot of Canadian passholders, we deserve them as well. We won’t be there until Oct 21st sothey are still available.

 

[HokieRaven5]

“Encanto” Theming Added to Disney Skyliner

 

[1lilspark]

“Encanto” Theming Added to Disney Skyliner

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Still bitter there hasn’t been a tangled skyliner skin but that said cute

 

[Suger Mag]

More MNSSHP dates sold out... All of September is sold out and there are 6 party dates remaining in October

Sold Out: AUG 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29
SEPT 1, 4, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 28, 29
OCT 1 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 24*, 26, 31

 

[Elijah Abrams]

I know some, if not most, of you are upset that "It's Tough To Be A Bug!" is about to be on the chopping block, but hear this: When Disney's Animal Kingdom was being conceived back in the 1990s, one of the ideas for The Tree of Life's theatre show focused on Rafiki, from The Lion King, taking guests on a journey through the natural world and telling the stories of the creatures found on the tree's trunks and roots, but then former Disney CEO Michael Eisner suggested a bug-themed show as a tie-in for Disney/Pixar's then-upcoming film A Bug's Life, giving us what we have now. This means that the upcoming Zootopia show is looking to be a spiritual successor to the original idea for The Tree of Life's show.

 

[HokieRaven5]

The Solarium Reopens at Disney’s Beach Club Resort

 

[rangerxenos]

Good Morning, trying to hide, but it found me.

 

[sherlockmiles]

Good Morning, trying to hide, but it found me.

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This image just needs a target on his tail feathers to be more accurate.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Disney has shared a first look at “Holiday Fiesta En La Calle,” one of the entertainment offerings at the upcoming Disney Jollywood Nights set to debut at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Nov. 11.