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Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video covering all the latest Disney news!
Happy Halloween!
Wouldn’t it be nice if Disney had one clear, specific opening date for every new project and upcoming attraction? Wouldn’t it be simpler if there was just one official ribbon-cutting ceremony per attraction, then that attraction would open to the public? Well, for better or worse, that’s not always the way it goes in Disney World.
Monorail in EPCOT
So why are we lamenting the Disney World opening timeline process on a random August afternoon? Well, we noticed something weird was going on in EPCOT, and our investigation took us on a wild journey. Buckle up, we’re going for a ride.
The Walt Disney Company Q3 earnings call revealed a lot about the status of Disney+, the Disney parks, and more.
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We learned that Disney may soon take a closer look at password sharing and has plans to increase the price of its ad-free Disney+ tier. Now, we have an update on a new Disney+ option that may appeal to new customers.
The Walt Disney Company‘s third-quarter earnings call answered a LOT of questions and addressed several important topics regarding the future of the company. One of the topics on many people’s minds lately has been the announcement that Disney may be diving deeper into the world of sports betting with the launch of ESPN BET.
ESPN Wide World of Sports
Now, we’ve learned more about ESPN BET and what Disney CEO Bob Iger has planned. Let’s dive in.
We don’t know about you, but when we plan a trip to Disney World, we usually end up with a whole list of things we need to buy before our vacation. You might not realize it, but all those little costs like sunscreen, new bathing suits, ponchos, and portable chargers can add up pretty quickly!
Magic Kingdom
The good news is that we know a few tips and tricks that can help you save money ahead of your next Disney trip. And now that Amazon just announced a NEW event coming soon, we just have to spread the word!
Did you know that Disney World character attendants are called “Blueberries”? Every time you meet a character in Disney World, whether it’s the big cheese himself, Mickey Mouse, or a Disney princess, there’s going to be a Character Attendant Cast Member nearby. They wear blue polo tops and khaki pants, hence the name “Blueberry.” (Admittedly, the outfits aren’t nearly as cool as the polka dot dresses or sombreros that Minnie and pals get to wear, but that’s another story for another day)
It’s a JOY to work in Disney World!
Basically, Character Attendants are like the sidekicks to all your favorite characters. Mickey needs a pen to sign his autograph? Ask a Blueberry! Need someone to snap a photo? Ask a Blueberry! Want to know when Goofy will be back from his phone call with his son Max? Ask a Blueberry! You get the idea. Now that we’ve got the introductions out of the way, let’s discuss five things a Disney World Blueberry wants you to know.
From popular new Loungefly bags to light-up Mickey pumpkins, Disney fans take new merchandise pretty seriously.
Big Thunder Mountain
You never quite know what you may find in the parks and resorts — sometimes, we even find ULTRA rare Disney merchandise we just have to share. And remember that one time Disney teamed up with a CAR company to show off a new 100th Anniversary design? Yeah, there’s no limit to Disney’s merchandise collaborations. Today we’re back to share a NEW Disney collaboration with ALDO. Warning: it’s selling out FAST!
Buckle up, we’re gearing up for a new set of adventures with one of our favorite Guardians of the Galaxy!
Rocket and Groot!
Recently a new Guardians of the Galaxy sequel made its way to theaters, and it’s safe to say Marvel fans had a LOT of fun watching the new movie. But now we’re moving on to new adventures with the help of Groot! Who’s ready for a new trailer?!
Every year, we see the Disney World merch team round up the usual suspects for Halloween: new Loungefly bags, Crocs, Starbucks Tumblers, and pins. Lots and lots of pins. Don’t get us wrong — we love all those spooky Loungefly bags, but this year something new caught our eye.
Happy Halloween!
When we discovered Disney’s NEW Halloween popcorn bucket, we immediately fell in love. It even reminds us of the SUPER popular Light-Up Mickey Pumpkins that sold out in 5 minutes flat on shopDisney recently. (Those pumpkins may return online soon, though!) So naturally, after discovering this new popcorn bucket, we HAD to show it off. But there’s one small problem; we may need to book a flight just to get ahold of this new souvenir.
There’s a special holiday coming to Disney World, but we’re not talking about Halloween this time! Instead, we’re preparing to celebrate World Princess Week across the Disney World parks and resorts. So far, we’ve tried some color-changing mousse and even a mermaid-themed milkshake, but now we’re back to celebrate another classic Disney princess.
Hi, Belle!
Although Belle is typically known to hang out in EPCOT and Magic Kingdom, we found a NEW Beauty and the Beast-inspired beverage over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios — right across from the Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage show! So, is this new drink worth a visit to Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Let’s find out!
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