Category Disney World

May 5 2021

Creations Shop Opening In EPCOT This Summer

For most of us a Walt Disney World vacation isn’t complete without the purchase of at least one souvenir, and for my family our go to spot was always Mouse Gear at EPCOT. If the temporary location hasn’t quite been doing it for you during all of the EPCOT construction, good news, Disney recently announced that EPCOT’s new flagship merchandise location, Creations Shop, will be opening this summer. Although an official opening date has not been announced yet, here’s what we know so far about the store according to Disney:

Creations Shop in EPCOT 2Creations Shop features a bold, sleek design that creates a perfect showcase for the rich variety of items you’ll find as part of your EPCOT experience. It will be an open, bright, welcoming environment with huge glass walls that allow sunlight to pour in and make you feel like you’re in touch with nature even while indoors. We are using color, materials and light in new ways with some unique EPCOT touches that connect back to this park’s storied past while looking to the future.

We were inspired by Mickey as our subject for creativity – but this is Mickey like you’ve never seen him before. You’ll discover original homages to him throughout the space, including large, dynamic murals and new artist expressions that showcase the global, contemporary icon that Mickey has become for generations around the world. We are excited to feature this art program – completely original works that will live on in this space – as a testament to the park’s ability to inspire the dreamer in all of us.

Our goal is for Creations Shop to be more than a place to pick up a memento of your time at EPCOT – we want your every moment with us to be an experience worthy of the park’s vision and tradition. The products you’ll find here will extend Disney storytelling and allow you to bring that experience home with you, all while encouraging you to explore your own expressiveness and creativity.

I’m looking forward to seeing how Creations Shop measures up to my long time favorite, Mouse Gear. With only one artist concept released so far, it seems very minimalist to me, but I’m hoping once I see it in person, it is much more energetic and warm. And of course, as a huge Mickey Mouse fan, I’m looking forward to checking out the new murals, hopefully they will distract me from buying too many souvenirs!

Good-Bye, Mouse Gear, EPCOT 2019

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May 4 2021

Club Cool Returning To EPCOT

Exciting news for fellow Coca-Cola lovers…Club Cool will be returning to EPCOT this summer! If you’ve been missing sticky floors and giving unsuspecting first time guests to Walt Disney World a taste of Beverly, it looks like you’ll get the chance to relive some of those memories again very soon. As a part of the massive transformation of EPCOT, Club Cool has already been closed for over a year and a half. Once it reopens, it will be a part of the new EPCOT neighborhood, World Celebration, located at the entrance and center of the park. While they haven’t announced an official opening date or released any concept art yet, here’s what we know so far about the reimagined Club Cool, according to Disney:

A revitalized Club Cool will celebrate Coca-Cola in a fresh new way, while keeping the fan-favorite experience that invites you to explore tasty drinks from around the world. This space will also have some new magic to bring the global experience of Coca-Cola to life for you.

Club Cool, EPCOT circa 2019

With so few details shared yet it will be interesting to see how the new Club Cool will be different. Will it still be a free-for-all with all you can drink, no cost samples, or will it be more like the Coca-Cola Store in Disney Springs with sample flights for purchase? Only time will tell, but either way, I can’t wait for when one of my favorite spots to get a break from the Florida heat reopens this summer. Hope to see you there!

Coca-Cola Store, Disney Springs

What have you missed most about Club Cool?
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May 3 2021

Create Magical Memories With Walt Disney World’s “Capture Your Moment” Photo Experience

Capture Your Magic 1Have you ever wondered how Walt Disney World guests capture some of those amazing photos you see all over social media? From first visits, graduations, engagements, baby announcements and so many more milestone moments, Disney has a way to get your entire family in the photo with Capture Your Moment. If you’re interested in a special one-of-kind photo shoot at an iconic Magic Kingdom location, here is everything you need to know courtesy of Disney:

Reserve a personalized 20-minute photo session that captures the fun and excitement of your special day—and your own unique style! We’ll get everyone in the picture and give you lots of different shots to choose from. Then just purchase your favorites to download and share!

Want more time to strike a pose and more photo options? Book 2 Capture Your Moment sessions back-to-back. You’ll get 40 minutes with your photographer and the chance to visit at least 2 different Magic Kingdom photo locations.

With Magic Kingdom park as a backdrop and our Disney PhotoPass photographers snapping the shots, it’s a picture-perfect way to remember your

  • Engagement
  • Honeymoon
  • Anniversary
  • Child’s Birth or Adoption
  • Birthday
  • First Walt Disney World Visit
  • Family Reunion
  • Family Portraits
  • Graduation
  • And more!

Capture Your Magic 2While photos are not included in the price of the session, Guests who have Memory Maker, Memory Maker One Day or a qualifying Walt Disney World Annual Pass with a Disney PhotoPass benefit can download these Capture Your Moment photos at no extra cost!

Plan to arrive at Box Office Gifts inside Town Square Theater along Main Street, U.S.A. at least 10 minutes prior to your reservation time. Your photographer will meet you here and escort you to the selected location. Sessions cannot be extended due to late arrival.

Important Details

  • Advance reservations are highly recommended and can be booked online. To share details about celebrations and special occasions in advance of your session call (407) 939-7758.
  • A limited number of same-day reservations may be available. Visit Box Office Gifts inside Magic Kingdom Park for same-day inquiries and booking.
  • The Capture Your Moment photo experience is only available during regular park hours at Magic Kingdom park.
  • Valid Magic Kingdom park admission and park reservations are required and not included in the session price.
  • Full payment is due at time of booking.
  • No-shows or cancellations made within 24 hours of the reservation time will be charged the full price of the session.
  • Guests who wish to book time with a photographer for longer than 20 minutes must book additional 20-minute sessions in advance, with each session priced at $50.
  • Photos are not included in the price of the session. Prints and digital downloads can be purchased separately at Town Square Theater or on the Disney PhotoPass web page.
  • A gratuity is not required.
  • All Capture Your Moment photo sessions offer an iconic Magic Kingdom park setting including a view of Cinderella Castle. Your photographer will tell you which locations are available at the start of your session. Locations are subject to change based on inclement weather and park operations.
  • Attire and Guest-supplied props must comply with Walt Disney World Resort Property Rules.
  • Guests under 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult (18 or older).
  • The maximum party size is 8 per session.
  • Wedding attire is not permitted.
  • Prices and services are subject to change without notice.

Have you tried Capture Your Magic in Walt Disney World?
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May 2 2021

Disney World Enthusiast Weekly Round Up May 2, 2021

Here’s the Disney World Enthusiast Weekly Round Up for May 2, 2021!

Latest Disney World Enthusiast Articles

EPCOT Transformation 1Disney Did You Know

Spaceship Earth, the visual and thematic centerpiece of Epcot, weighs 16 million pounds — more than three times that of a space shuttle fully fueled and ready for launch. The outer “skin” of Spaceship Earth is made up of 11,324 aluminum and plastic-alloy triangles. Also, did you know that rainwater never falls off the sphere? It’s channeled into the ball and funneled away.

Star ToursTip Of The Week

If you want a better chance of being the rebel spy in the Star Tours attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, don’t put on your 3D glasses until right when the ride begins, sit toward the middle, and face the front as much as possible before the ride starts.

Walt DisneyWalt’s Words

“It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.”

dwe logo small size white bkgdComing Up Next Week

Next week I’ll have some Pirates of the Caribbean secrets, important information about Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, plus all of the latest Walt Disney World news!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Apr 30 2021

Celebrate “May The 4th Be With You” At Walt Disney World Resort With Tasty Treats

Calling all Star Wars fans…if you will be in Walt Disney World for “May the 4th Be With You,” you can celebrate with some galactic goodness being served up throughout the resort. Here are the tasty treats available for a limited time, courtesy of Disney:

Hollywood Studios

May The 4th Be With You Treats 3Churro Cart, Anaheim Produce, and Grand Ave. Cart at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

  • Lightsaber Churros – Red or blue churro lightsabers served with chocolate sauce for dipping (available May 4-5)

Epic Eats at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

  • Galactic Swirl Funnel Cake – Black and white funnel cake with strawberries, space dust, and candy rocks (available May 4-5)

Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

  • Oi-Oi Puff – Raspberry cream puff with passion fruit mousse (available May 4-5)

Hyperion, Animation, and Hollywood Popcorn Carts at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

  • Interstellar Sweet and Crunchy Popcorn (available May 4-5)

May The 4th Be With You Treats 4The Trolley Car Café, PizzeRizzo, and Backlot Express at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

  • Dark Side Chocolate Creation – Malted milk chocolate mousse dome with raspberry mousse topped with slivered almonds sitting on a chocolate shortbread cookie (available May 4-5)

Oasis Canteen, Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge, Sunshine Day Bar at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

  • Cosmic Rum Punch – Coconut rum, rum, pineapple juice, Minute Maid Lemonade, and grenadine served with a glow cube (available May 4-5)

Backlot Express, ABC Commissary, PizzeRizzo, Rosie’s All-American Cafe at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

  • Jettison Juice – Minute Maid Lemonade and watermelon beverage syrup served with a glow cube (available May 4-5)
  • Darth Vader Stein served with fountain drink (available at all locations May 4-5, after May 4, Backlot Express, ABC Commissary, Rosie’s All-American will continue to offer)

Disney Springs

May The 4th Be With You Treats 1Amorette’s Patisserie at Disney Springs

  • The Child Mini Dome Cake – Vanilla chiffon cake with cookies and cream mousse (available April 30-May 5) 

The Ganachery at Disney Springs

  • Millennium Falcon Chocolate Pop – Milk chocolate pop with crispy pearls (available April 30-May 5) 

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

May The 4th Be With You Treats 2Pineapple Lanai at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

  • Millennium Falcon Star Wars Soft Serve Sundae – Galactic gray vanilla soft-serve with chocolate cream cookie crumbles, chocolate drizzle, white chocolate pearl stars, brownie asteroid pieces with stardust sparkles, and a Millennium Falcon chocolate accent piece (available May 2-5)

Which “May the 4th Be With You” Treat will you be trying?
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