Coming soon to a wrist near you!!

Greetings ~

Big news in the world of Disney today - but first tell me is this what your wrist or wrists look like when traveling to the parks??

Because it is always mine!!But today Disney announced Disney MagicMobile Service!! What is it (first let me apologize to Android users as it seems you will need to wait a bit longer) Launching in phases starting later this year, Disney MagicMobile service is a convenient and contactless way to access MagicBand features like theme park entry through the power of an iPhone, Apple Watch or other smart device. You will be able to create a Disney MagicMobile pass through the My Disney Experience app and add it to you smart device’s digital wallet. It works like magic – most features will be available by just holding up your smart device near an access point, just like you do with a MagicBand. Disney MagicMobile service and its features will roll out first on Apple devices.

You may still choose to use Disney MagicMobile service or a MagicBand – pick whichever option works best during your visit. You can even use both and alternate between the two for added flexibility. Disney will also soon be introducing more MagicBands in trendy new colors and fun designs featuring favorite Disney characters and stories.

Photo courtesy of Disney

Sooo what will your wrists look like next time you enter the park???

Wishing you a MAGICAL day ~

Courtney

Why I am excited about the holidays @ Disney in a Covid year

Photo courtesy of Google Images

Greetings ~

It sounds silly I know. To say one is excited about scaled back events BUT let me explain. I have had the pleasure of experiencing the holidays at Disney for well over 30+ years. My memories from 30+ years ago are well… shall we say that they are not quite as clear as those from more recent years but alas I digress. When I worked for Disney Thanksgiving to New Years was my most LOVED time to be in the parks. There was just something a little more MAGICAL about that time. The lights, the music, the storytellers. But those same weeks are CEAZY CRAZY busy. The parks are crowded and the running to see it all is HARD.

So earlier this week I posted about the changes happening to the holidays due to Covid at Disney. Since the news broke I swear every post and article I read is how awful, how wrong, how sad, how blah blah blah. And I get it CHANGE IS HARD!! But let’s STOP and look at what is coming AND the fact that lowered controlled crowds will make this year a year to remember for all the right reasons!

Photo courtesy of Tom Bricker

MAGIC KINGDOM

•Holiday-themed cavalcades and characters

•Christmas characters (Gingerbread men, toy soldiers) will join the Main Street Philharmonic as they march through the park (usually only seen during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party which is an added expense OR just seen the week of Christmas)

•Cinderella Castle will have a display of changing projections to give guests unique PhotoPass opportunities AT NIGHT!  And let’s be honest project mapping of lights on the castle is always MAGICAL!!

Voices of Liberty @ The American Adventure Rotunda

EPCOT

• The Voices of Liberty will be at the America Gardens Theater singing Christmas carols how fun will it be to stop in and hear them

•November 27 will begin the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays

•World Showplace will host JOYFUL! who will sing a variety of R&B, gospel, contemporary and traditional Christmas songs

ANIMAL KINGDOM

•Will have festival flotillas

HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS

•Santa Goofy and Holiday Minnie and Friends at Hollywood & Vine means another character meal coming back!!!

•Special merry motorcades

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DISNEY RESORTS

*Discounts through CHRISTMAS!!

•The resorts at Disney will be decorated with trees, lights, music, and more

Hangar Bar @ Disney Springs for the holidays

DISNEY SPRINGS

•Decorated Christmas trees spread throughout Disney Springs for guests to enjoy

•Town Center, West Side, and The Landing will get MAGICAL SNOW @ night

•Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar

and let’s NOT forget

•Santa Claus can be found popping up at all four parks and Disney Springs waving to guests and wishing holiday cheer 

Photo courtesy of Disney

Thinking of coming to celebrate the holidays at Disney? Shoot me a message I would be honored to put together options that are perfect for you and your family! Tomickeyandbeyond1@gmail.com

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Wishing you a MAGICAL day ~

Courtney

What is confirmed to be opening when Disney Parks open in July

Greetings ~

I know I know the big question is soooooo what can I do when the Disney Parks re-open? Will my favorite rides be open? Today I have that info for you!!

MAGIC KINGDOM -

 Attractions 

• "it's a small world”

• Astro Orbiter

• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

• Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin

• Country Bear Jamboree

• Dumbo the Flying Elephant

• Jungle Cruise

• Liberty Square Riverboat

• Mad Tea Party

• Mickey's PhilharMagic

• Peter Pan's Flight

• Pirates of the Caribbean

• Prince Charming Regal Carrousel

• Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

• Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom

• Space Mountain

• Splash Mountain

• Swiss Family Treehouse

• The Barnstormer

• The Hall of Presidents

• The Haunted Mansion

• The Magic Carpets of Aladdin

• The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

• Tom Sawyer Island

• Tomorrowland Speedway

• Tomorrowland Transit Authority Peoplemover

• Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid

• Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress

• Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room

Entertainment

• Main Street Philharmonic

• Character Cavalcades throughout the day, with Guest-favorite Disney friends appearing along the parade route—which will include:

  • The Royal Princess Processional

  • Mickey & Friends Cavalcade

  • Fantasyland Friends Cavalcade

  • A Goofy Cavalcade

  • Tinker Bell & the Lost Treasure

Shops

• Arribas Brothers

• Baby Care

• Big Al's

• Box Office Gifts

• Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin Photos

• Crystal Arts

• Emporium

• Fantasy Faire

• Hundred Acre Goods

• Island Supply by Sunglass Hut

• Main Street Confectionery

• Memento Mori

• Mickey's Star Traders

• Plaza del Sol Caribe Bazaar

• Rubio Arts

• Sir Mickey’s

• Splashdown Photos

• Strollers & Wheelchairs

• The Chapeau

• Tomorrowland Light & Power Co.

• TTC Cart / Wheelchairs

• Uptown Jewelers & Cinema

• Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe

ANIMAL KINGDOM

Attractions

• Affection Section

• Avatar Flight of Passage

• DINOSAUR

• Discovery Island Trails

• Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain

• Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail

• It’s Tough to be a Bug!

• Kali River Rapids

• Kilimanjaro Safaris

• Maharajah Jungle Trek

• Na'vi River Journey

• The Animation Experience at Conservation Station

• The Oasis Exhibits

• TriceraTop Spin

• Wilderness Explorers

• Wildlife Express

Entertainment

• Character Cruises throughout the day, with Guest-favorite Disney friends appearing in boats around Discovery River—including the following:

  • Discovery River Character Cruise

  • Discovery Island Drummers

  • Donald’s Dino Boat Bash!

  • Mickey & Friends Flotilla

Shops

• Africa Hub Cart

• African Heritage Wood Carving

• Baby Care

• Chester and Hester's Dinosaur Treasures

• Discovery Trading Company

• Garden Gate Gifts & Strollers

• Kilimanjaro Safari Cart

• Mandala Gifts

• Mombasa Marketplace

• Out Of The Wild

• Serka Zong Bazaar

• The Dino Institute Shop

• Windtraders

EPCOT

Attractions

• Awesome Planet

• Canada Far and Wide

• Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival

• Friendship Lagoon Boats

• Frozen Ever After

• Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros

• Impressions de France

• Journey Into Imagination with Figment

• Kidcot (modified)

• Living with the Land

• Mission: SPACE

• Reflections of China

• Soarin' Around the World

• Spaceship Earth

• Test Track

• The American Adventure

• The Seas with Nemo & Friends

• Turtle Talk with Crush

• Walt Disney Imagineering presents the Epcot Experience

Entertainment

• America Gardens Theatre Presents… featuring popular EPCOT performers such as:

  • JAMMitors

  • Mariachi Cobre

• Character Cavalcades throughout the day, featuring favorite Disney friends traveling around World Showcase promenade—including:

  • Frozen Promenade

  • Mickey & Friends World Tour

  • Princess Promenade

Shops

• African Heritage

• Arribas Brothers

• Art of Disney

• Baby Care

• Canada Cart

• China Kiosk

• Disney Traders

• Galerie Des Halles

• Gateway Gifts

• Glas Und Porcellan

• ImageWorks

• Karamell Kuche

• La Bottega Italiana

• Mexico Indoor Plaza

• Mission: SPACE Cargo

• Mitsukoshi

• Mouse Gear Temporary Location

• Pin Traders - Camera Center

• Port of Entry

• Puffin's Roost

• Sea Base Alpha Gift Shop

• Strollers & Wheelchairs

• Tea Caddy

• Test Track Simporium

• Wood Carver

• World Traveler

HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS

Attractions

• Alien Swirling Saucers

• Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy

• Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway

• Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run

• Muppet*Vision 3D

• Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith

• Slinky Dog Dash

• Star Tours – The Adventures Continue

• Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

• The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™

• Toy Story Mania!

• Vacation Fun (at Mickey Shorts Theater)

• Walt Disney Presents

Entertainment

• Character Cavalcades throughout the day, with favorite Disney friends appearing along Hollywood Boulevard—including:

  • Disney Junior Stars Motorcade

  • Mickey & Friends Motorcade

  • Pixar Motorcade

Shops

• Celebrity 5 & 10

• Crossroads of the World

• Dok Ondar's Den of Antiquities

• Droid Depot Experience

• Droid Depot Store

• In Character

• Legends of Hollywood

• Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway

• Mickey's Of Hollywood

• Movieland Memorabilia

• Once Upon A Time

• Sid Cahuenga's One-of-a-Kind

• Rock Around The Shop

• Rubio Arts

• Strollers & Wheelchairs

• Tatooine Traders

• The Market

• Tower Hotel Gifts

• Toy Story Mania Shop

Don’t forget I am here to help you navigate these changes. If you are looking to book in 2021 we can start that process next week on June 24th!! The sooner we book the sooner we can confirm your park selections

Wishing you a MAGICAL day ~

Courtney

A Magical Makeover

Did you know Cinderella animated classic released 70 years ago this month?

And in honor of those 70 years and the amazing 50 year celebration of the Magic Kingdom coming up, the castle is about to receive a makeover fit for a princess!! Today Walt Disney World released the concept art for the MAGICAL makeover about to transpire at Cinderella’s Castle inside The Magic Kingdom.

The makeover begins today and runs through the summer. But don’t you worry you will still be able to experience Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire and Happily Ever After.