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

[Teamubr]

When do the Christmas decos usually stay up til in the parks?

We were down last year for 2 weeks in mid January. We arrived on Marathon Sunday, January 9th. All the decorations were still up at MK and Fort Wilderness. Monday, the 10th, over half of decorations were down across the parks and by Wednesday morning, no trace anywhere.

j

 

[LSUmiss]

We were down last year for 2 weeks in mid January. We arrived on Marathon Sunday, January 9th. All the decorations were still up at MK and Fort Wilderness. Monday, the 10th, over half of decorations were down across the parks and by Wednesday morning, no trace anywhere.

j

Thank you!

 

[LKing]

Thanks we were planning 1/3-1/7. Would they probably still be up?

They will be up until the 7th at Disneyland.

 

[Pete M]

if anyone was wondering, yes the kids had a blast. 1st plane ride, 1st disney experience, 1st roller coaster, 1st 2nd and 3rd time riding Pirates, 1st time seeing an audio-animatronic and wondering if it can see us... lots and lots of firsts happened in that 24hrs. plus possibly may have set a record for the shortest dedicated Disney World family vacation for an out-of-stater. lololol (meaning not including people just passing through).

next time I need more time...


a big thanks to Disney for allowing reassigning of party tix

 

[HokieRaven5]

 

[soniam]

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But you are waiting on hold with WDW to book something that should be available online and you don't need to do anything until 2pm I could have been sleeping!

 

[HokieRaven5]

But you are waiting on hold with WDW to book something that should be available online and you don't need to do anything until 2pm I could have been sleeping!

 

[HokieRaven5]

What’s New on Disney+ in November

Loki is continuing his mischief as Season 2 of the Marvel Studios series continues through November, airing every Thursday at 6 p.m. PT… it follows along as Loki (Tom Hiddleston) navigates the multiverse in search of Sylvie (Sophia Di Martino), Judge Renslayer (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), Miss Minutes (voiced by Tara Strong), and the truth of what it means to possess free will and glorious purpose. While the season finale airs November 9, the Loki content doesn’t stop there: Assembled: The Making of Loki Season 2premieres November 29, in which viewers will discover how the talented team that powered the second season of the series raised the stakes for this latest Marvel Cinematic Universe adventure, via interviews and exclusive on-set footage.

Meanwhile, Behind the Attraction Season 2 will give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at Disney… but not of a series. Rather, viewers will take a proverbial ride through the stories behind Disney Parks’ most iconic and beloved attractions. All episodes will premiere on November 1.

Marvel Studios Legends will release new episodes on Friday, November 3, centering on the stories of Carol Danvers, Kamala Khan, and Monica Rambeau—the trio soon to be seen in The Marvels.

And with December just over the horizon, several holiday films and shows will be released: Dashing Through the Snow, premiering Friday, November 17, follows Eddie Garrick (Chris “Ludacris” Bridges), a good-hearted man who has lost his belief in the wonder of Christmas. While spending time with his nine-year-old daughter Charlotte (Madison Skye Validum) on Christmas Eve, however, he befriends a mysterious man in a red suit named Nick (Lil Rel Howery). In The Naughty Nine, releasing Thursday, November 23, a mischievous fifth grader, Andy (Winslow Fegley), finds himself without a present from Santa on Christmas morning and pulls together a team of eight other “naughty listers” to help him execute an elaborate heist in Santa’s Village at the North Pole to get the presents they feel they deserve.

The Santa Clauses Season 2, follows Scott Calvin (Disney Legend Tim Allen)—who, after 28 years, reigns true as Santa Claus—as he continues to contend with a changing world to keep the spirit of Christmas alive for a new generation. Eric Stonestreet guest stars as Magnus Antas, aka the Mad Santa, who was in charge of the North Pole in the 14th century. The new season premieres with two episodes on Wednesday, November 8 and a new episode will be released every Wednesday that follows.

The Three Detectives, a film about three BFFs who have their very own detective club, will premiere on Wednesday, November 1.

Goosebumps, inspired by R.L. Stine’s worldwide bestselling books, follows a group of five high schoolers as they embark on a journey to investigate the tragic passing (three decades earlier) of a teen named Harold Biddle—all while unearthing dark secrets from their parents’ past—will continue to air Fridays, with a November 17 season finale.

Season 32 of Dancing with the Stars will see its celebrity contestants and their pro dance partners continue cha-cha’ing through the month of November, with new episodes airing live on Tuesdays in your respective time zones on Disney+ and ABC, and the next day on Hulu.

Wednesday, November 1
Firebuds (Season 2, 5 Episodes)
The Incredible Dr. Pol (Season 23, 10 Episodes)
Kiff (Season 1, 3 Episodes)
The Villains of Valley View (Season 2, 3 Episodes)
Behind the Attraction (Season 2 Premiere, All Episodes Streaming)
The Three Detectives (Premiere)

Thursday, November 2
Loki (Season 2, Episode 5, Available at 6 p.m. PT)

Friday, November 3
Spider-Man™: Far From Home
Marvel Studios Legends (New Episodes)
Goosebumps (Episode 8)

Monday, November 6
JFK: One Day in America (Season 1, 3 Episodes)

Tuesday, November 7
Dancing with the Stars (Season 32, New Episode, Live 8 p.m. ET/PT; same time as the broadcast on your local ABC station, based on your location)

Wednesday, November 8
Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures (Season 1, 6 Episodes)
Daddies on Request (Season 2 Premiere, All Episodes Streaming)
The Santa Clauses (Season 2 Premiere, 2 Episodes)

Thursday, November 9
Loki (Season 2 Finale, Episode 6, Available at 6:00 p.m. PT)

Friday, November 10
Goosebumps (Episode 9)

Tuesday, November 14
Dancing with the Stars (Season 32, New Episode, Live 8 p.m. ET/PT; same time as the broadcast on your local ABC station, based on your location)

Wednesday, November 15
The Ghost and Molly McGee (Season 2, 4 Episodes)
Hamster & Gretel (Season 1, 4 Episodes)
Me & Mickey (Shorts) (Season 2, 22 Episodes)
Mickey Mouse Funhouse (Season 2, 8 Episodes)
To Catch a Smuggler (Season 6, 8 Episodes)
The Santa Clauses (Season 2, Episode 3)

Friday, November 17
Dashing Through the Snow (Premiere)
Goosebumps (Season One Finale)

Monday, November 20
Incredible Animal Journeys (Season 1, 6 Episodes)

Tuesday, November 21
Dancing with the Stars (Season 32, New Episode, Live 8 p.m. ET/PT; same time as the broadcast on your local ABC station, based on your location)

Wednesday, November 22
Hailey’s on It! (Season 1, 3 Episodes)
Meet Spidey and his Amazing Friends (Season 3, 6 Episodes)
Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends (Season 2, 5 Episodes)
The Santa Clauses (Season 2, Episode 4)

Thursday, November 23
The Naughty Nine

Saturday, November 25
Doctor Who

Tuesday, November 28
Dancing with the Stars (Season 32, New Episode, Live 8 p.m. ET/PT; same time as the broadcast on your local ABC station, based on your location)

Wednesday, November 29
Life Below Zero (Season 21, 11 Episodes)
Lost Cities Revealed with Albert Lin (Season 1, 6 Episodes)
Mickey’s Christmas Tales (Shorts) (Season 1, 5 Episodes)
Assembled: The Making of Loki Season 2 (Premiere)
The Santa Clauses (Season 2, Episode 5)

 

[HokieRaven5]

First December Night of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Sold Out

Here is the full list of dates:

• Thursday, November 9 – SOLD OUT
• Friday, November 10 – SOLD OUT
• Monday, November 13
• Tuesday, November 14
• Thursday, November 16
• Friday, November 17
• Sunday, November 19
• Tuesday, November 21
• Wednesday, November 22
• Sunday, November 26
• Tuesday, November 28
• Thursday, November 30
• Friday, December 1 – SOLD OUT
• Sunday, December 3
• Tuesday, December 5
• Thursday, December 7
• Friday, December 8
• Sunday, December 10
• Tuesday, December 12
• Thursday, December 14
• Friday, December 15
• Sunday, December 17
• Tuesday, December 19
• Thursday, December 21
• Friday, December 22

 

[HokieRaven5]

First look at the new Indian cuisine coming to 'eet' at Disney Springs

Disney has shared a first look at the new fast-casual Indian restaurant 'eet', opening in November at Disney Springs.




At eet, you will be able to discover authentic Indian cuisine created by celebrity Chef Maneet Chauhan.





Chauhan and her husband Vivek Deora are an award-winning hospitality duo looking to bring their family’s culture and traditions to Walt Disney World.

Menu items include shareable dishes for everyone at the table, like the eet Bread Service with Pimento Whipped Paneer or the Tandoori Chicken Poutine. You can also order salads or build your own bowl filled with rice and a kebab.




eet is expected to open in November 2023 and will take over the former Wolfgang Puck Express lcoation in the Marketplace at Disney Springs.

 

[BrianL]

First look at the new Indian cuisine coming to 'eet' at Disney Springs

Disney has shared a first look at the new fast-casual Indian restaurant 'eet', opening in November at Disney Springs.




At eet, you will be able to discover authentic Indian cuisine created by celebrity Chef Maneet Chauhan.





Chauhan and her husband Vivek Deora are an award-winning hospitality duo looking to bring their family’s culture and traditions to Walt Disney World.

Menu items include shareable dishes for everyone at the table, like the eet Bread Service with Pimento Whipped Paneer or the Tandoori Chicken Poutine. You can also order salads or build your own bowl filled with rice and a kebab.

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eet is expected to open in November 2023 and will take over the former Wolfgang Puck Express lcoation in the Marketplace at Disney Springs.

Great, just what I needed, MORE great food at Disney Springs. Sometimes I want to pull a double and have two lunches there just so I can fit in another spot. I can have an Earl of Sandwich and a D'Luxe Burger, right?

This looks good!

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

Great, jsut what I needed, MORE great food at Disney Springs. Sometimes I want to pull a double and have two lunches there just so I can fit in another spot. I can have an Earl of Sandwich and a D'Luxe Burger, right?

This looks good!

IKR? Sometimes I wish all the great food at DS would be spread around the parks

 

[BrianL]

IKR? Sometimes I wish all the great food at DS would be spread around the parks

This Indian food place would go great at AK!

 

[HokieRaven5]

Disney Cruise Line Sets Sail in Australia for the First Time

The Disney Wonder is officially down under!

Disney Cruise Line will mark another incredible milestone on Oct. 28 when the Disney Wonder sets sail from the shores of Australia for the first time ever, embarking on the inaugural “Disney Magic at Sea” cruise for families in Australia and New Zealand. These two-night to six-night special Disney Cruise sailings continue through February 2024 and allow guests to experience the magic of Disney right in their backyard, with cruises departing from four different home ports: Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand.

Guests will be immersed in their favorite Disney stories during the “Disney Magic at Sea” cruises, with activities and spaces for everyone in the family to enjoy, including the imaginative dining and world-class entertainment that Disney Cruise Line is known for. New versions of the “Heroes Unite” deck party and “Crush’s Totally Awesome Pool Party,” as well as special character encounters including Moana’s first appearance on the high seas will allow guests to experience Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars stories and characters in new ways.

We’re also excited about the return of Disney Cruise Line to Australia and New Zealand in the fall of 2024 for a second season of vacations, with departures running from October 2004 to February 2025! On its way back to Australia, the Disney Wonder will first embark on a set of bucket-list itineraries, sailing from Vancouver, Canada, to Honolulu, Hawaii, in late September 2024 with stops on the islands of Kauai, Maui, Hawaii and Oahu. From Hawaii, families will set sail on a transpacific voyage to Sydney, Australia, that will visit once-in-a-lifetime destinations such as Fiji, American Samoa and New Caledonia.

The arrival into Australia is another part of Disney Cruise Line’s unprecedented expansion. With three new ships planned through 2025 and exciting new itineraries around the world, we are thrilled to bring Disney magic at sea to families across the globe for the first time.

We hope to see ya real soon!

 

[chiburple]

"Moana’s first appearance on the high seas"?

I've seen Moana on a Disney cruise before - I have a picture of her. Are they doing some special show with Moana?

 

[HokieRaven5]

"Moana’s first appearance on the high seas"?

I've seen Moana on a Disney cruise before - I have a picture of her. Are they doing some special show with Moana?

Yeah not sure why they put that in there. I remember her being present during the Princess Gathering on the Wish.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Tokyo Disney Resort Launching Mobile Order in November 2023

Tokyo Disney Resort will launch Disney Mobile Order at select dining locations on November 8, 2023, with plans to bring the service to more restaurants in the future.

Disney Mobile Order will first be available at Plazma Ray’s Diner and Grandma Sara’s Kitchen in Tokyo Disneyland, and Casbah Food Court and Yucatan Base Camp Grill in Tokyo DisneySea.

It will work similarly to mobile order at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. When inside the park, guests will be able to use the Tokyo Disney Resort app to make their food selections, then order and pay. They will have a scheduled pick-up time to get their food. The pick-up time will vary depending on how busy the restaurant is.

Tokyo Disney Resort shared a step-by-step guide to using Disney Mobile Order on their website. Read the press release from Oriental Land Company below.

Tokyo Disney Resort Announces the Launch of Disney Mobile Order​

URAYASU, CHIBA—Tokyo Disney Resort® announced that Disney Mobile Order will be available starting November 8, 2023, allowing guests to order from eligible restaurants from anywhere in the Park using the Tokyo Disney Resort App.

This service will be available free of charge, providing guests the convenience of designating the pick-up time of their orders by using the App from anywhere, and anytime, in the Park.

With Disney Mobile Order, guests will be able to place their orders without waiting in line at the restaurant, and pick up their items at the counter. This offering provides added flexibility to their visit to the Parks, and more time to experience the fun.

 

[Smugpugmug]

Tokyo Disney Resort Launching Mobile Order in November 2023

Tokyo Disney Resort will launch Disney Mobile Order at select dining locations on November 8, 2023, with plans to bring the service to more restaurants in the future.

Disney Mobile Order will first be available at Plazma Ray’s Diner and Grandma Sara’s Kitchen in Tokyo Disneyland, and Casbah Food Court and Yucatan Base Camp Grill in Tokyo DisneySea.

It will work similarly to mobile order at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. When inside the park, guests will be able to use the Tokyo Disney Resort app to make their food selections, then order and pay. They will have a scheduled pick-up time to get their food. The pick-up time will vary depending on how busy the restaurant is.

Tokyo Disney Resort shared a step-by-step guide to using Disney Mobile Order on their website. Read the press release from Oriental Land Company below.

Tokyo Disney Resort Announces the Launch of Disney Mobile Order​

URAYASU, CHIBA—Tokyo Disney Resort® announced that Disney Mobile Order will be available starting November 8, 2023, allowing guests to order from eligible restaurants from anywhere in the Park using the Tokyo Disney Resort App.

This service will be available free of charge, providing guests the convenience of designating the pick-up time of their orders by using the App from anywhere, and anytime, in the Park.

With Disney Mobile Order, guests will be able to place their orders without waiting in line at the restaurant, and pick up their items at the counter. This offering provides added flexibility to their visit to the Parks, and more time to experience the fun.

Lack of mobile order was one of my biggest negatives of my visits so this is great news! I had to wait an hour for lunch at Disneysea and would rather....not have to do that.

 

[Tom_E_D]

Wow that’s surprising Dec 16th sold out already.

We were going to watch the first couple parties before buying. TripAdvisor had 20% off so we bought tickets. Good thing because that’s the only night that works well for us. I wonder if they’ll add dates mid-Dec if more sell out.

I think it's very doubtful that they would add more December dates for Jollywood Nights. They've listed DHS as closing at 8:00 on all the nights for those parties. They've already posted 9:00 closings for all the nights that don't have parties (except December 10, which closes at 7:00; I presume that's for a private or cast member event). I don't think they want to change any of those closing times from 9:00 to 8:00. Disney very seldom reduces park hours. And I especially don't think they want to shorten the time that day guests can stay in the park this late. It's less than 60 days away. Also, WDW has a party scheduled every night from December 14-22, either MVMCP or Jollywood Nights. I don't think they want to have two parties on the same night, even if they are at different parks.

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

Lack of mobile order was one of my biggest negatives of my visits so this is great news! I had to wait an hour for lunch at Disneysea and would rather....not have to do that.

I just hope the English app works well with mobile order!