How to Claim Your Spot on Cinderella Castle, plus Cosmic Rewind News

04/26/22 • 17 min

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Claim Your Own Unique Place on Cinderella Castle as it transforms with Disney PhotoPass Photos

Disney PhotoPass Service is introducing a unique new offer called “Cinderella Castle Mural of Memories.” It will let you transform Cinderella Castle with your PhotoPass photos using augmented reality technology, brought to life through Disney’s collaboration with Snap.

Here's how it works:

Step 1: Claim Your Place on Cinderella Castle
While in Magic Kingdom park, go to Cinderella Castle and open the My Disney Experience app to see available areas where you can pin a photo. Then select an available area on Cinderella Castle.

Step 2: Select Your Disney PhotoPass Photo
Choose one of your eligible photos (to be eligible, the photo must be taken by a Disney PhotoPass photographer in a picturesque theme park location). Or, use an iconic Disney photo for your memory.

Step 3: Explore Memories and Share Your Own
See the memories of family, friends and other park Guests. You can also download your memory and share it, too!
There's a one-time fee of $9.99 per memory and includes the download of your memory photo.

Here's what you get for $9.99:

A spot on Cinderella Castle to digitally pin a photo, which will be waiting for you (and all guests) to view during visits to Magic Kingdom Park throughout the 50th celebration and beyond (for at least three years).
A video of your PhotoPass photos photos flying from the castle for downloading and sharing.
The ability to download a high-resolution version of the pinned photo from your Disney PhotoPass gallery (a $16.95 value) both in its original form and a version with a special border that includes your first name. If you’re a Disney cast member, Annual Passholder, Disney Vacation Club Member, or Club 33 Member you’ll get a personalized border fora your affiliation.

Over time, new sections of the castle will be released, so they'll be new spots to pin your memories.

Final Playlist and a Villain are Revealed for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT

Not surprisingly when Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind launches on May 27 it will have its own playlist to power your journey.

Disney Imagineers came up with a list of more than 100 potential songs for the Starjumpers’ onboard sound system. How did they narrow it down to six? The team rode the attraction over and over again testing how various tracks fit with the spirit and the movement of the coaster. They finally settled on the following six songs in their original classic versions:

“September”
“Disco Inferno”
“Conga”
“Everybody Wants to Rule the World”
“I Ran”
“One Way or Another”

You won’t know which track you're going to hear until you blast off. Plus we now know that the theme of the ride is to help stop Eson, the Celestial villain who is trying to complete an evil plan.

Connections Café & Eatery is Now Open at EPCOT

Connections Café & Eatery is open and ready to serve in the World Celebration neighborhood.

The restaurant’s design includes nods to Walt Disney’s original plans for EPCOT. There are two experiences – an eatery on one side serving lunch and dinner menus, and a café and pastry shop on the other open all day long.

When walking past Spaceship Earth on the way into the park, Connections Café and Eatery is on the left. Floor-to-ceiling windows give a full view of the open space featuring modern décor and tempting smells of pastries baking, fresh coffee brewing and burgers on the grill. Since World Celebration is located in the center of the park, Connections Café & Eatery offers some great views as well.

A colorful mural called “Global Gathering” covers one wall and reflects the heart of the restaurant – people from around the world gathering around food. It’s one of the biggest murals Walt Disney Imagineering has ever created. Take note how the scenes blend seamlessly from sunrise to sunset.

You can also see chefs at work in three show kitchens. Watch them grilling, sautéing and baking everything from burgers to pizzas and sprinkling pixie dust on fun desserts from milkshakes to waffles.

Whether it's coffee or tea, you'll find it here showcasing how various cultures enjoy their favorite drinks.

As always at WDW, don’t forget to look down. There are three original floor inlays inspired by Walt’s 1966 “Florida Project” site plans, where EPCOT was to serve as the “center” of Walt Disney World. These details honor Walt's original dream of EPCOT.

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Claim Your Own Unique Place on Cinderella Castle as it transforms with Disney PhotoPass Photos

Here's how it works:

Here's what you get for $9.99:

A spot on Cinderella Castle to digitally pin a photo, which will be waiting for you (and all guests) to view during visits to Magic Kingdom Park throughout the 50th celebration and beyond (for at least three years).
A video of your PhotoPass photos photos flying from the castle for downloading and sharing.
The ability to download a high-resolution version of the pinned photo from your Disney PhotoPass gallery (a $16.95 value) both in its original form and a version with a special border that includes your first name. If you’re a Disney cast member, Annual Passholder, Disney Vacation Club Member, or Club 33 Member you’ll get a personalized border fora your affiliation.

Over time, new sections of the castle will be released, so they'll be new spots to pin your memories.

Final Playlist and a Villain are Revealed for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT

Not surprisingly when Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind launches on May 27 it will have its own playlist to power your journey.

“September”
“Disco Inferno”
“Conga”
“Everybody Wants to Rule the World”
“I Ran”
“One Way or Another”

You won’t know which track you're going to hear until you blast off. Plus we now know that the theme of the ride is to help stop Eson, the Celestial villain who is trying to complete an evil plan.

Connections Café & Eatery is Now Open at EPCOT

Connections Café & Eatery is open and ready to serve in the World Celebration neighborhood.

Whether it's coffee or tea, you'll find it here showcasing how various cultures enjoy their favorite drinks.

‘Finding Nemo: The Big Blue... and Beyond!’ Opening Summer 2022 at Animal Kingdom Pa...

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Will there Be a Walt Disney World Halloween Party in 2022?

Will there be a Halloween Party this year? This is what's on the minds of Disney travelers right now. The debate rages on among Disney travelers as they debate whether or not Walt Disney World will hold a Halloween event of any kind in 2022.

Expedition Everest has now Reopened and is temporarily available through Genie+

Expedition Everest has now reopened at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park, with one change: Expedition Everest has been added to Genie+ service through August 7, 2022. During this time, Lightning Lane entry will not be available as an individual, a la carte purchase.

Foodie Guide to Earth Day 2022 at Disney Parks

Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland are celebrating Earth Day and Earth Week by serving up a ton of limited-edition treats inspired by the world around us.

Walt Disney World Resort

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

Pizzafari and Flame Tree Barbecue (available on Mobile Order through April 28)

Flamingo Cupcake: Strawberry cake filled with strawberry compote and crowned with guava frosting, strawberry crisp pearls, and white-chocolate wings

Dawa Bar

Lion’s Fury: Jungle juice, Red Stag Bourbon, Fireball Whiskey Floater, and a fiery glow cube (available through April 28)
Tiger Tail Pale Ale: Celebrating Florida’s tiger swallowtail butterfly, this pale ale features notes of passionfruit, strawberry, and grapefruit (available through April 28)

Dino Diner (available through April 28)

Sea Turtle: Frozen blue raspberry and frozen lemonade with a wave of blue cotton candy on top

Isle of Java (available through April 28)

Red Crowned Cane: Frozen Coke with frozen cherry and a crown of cotton candy

Restaurantosaurus Lounge

Crave the Wave: vodka, blue curaçao, lemonade, and a lemon wheel (available through April 28)
Tiger Tail Pale Ale: Celebrating Florida’s tiger swallowtail butterfly, this pale ale features notes of passionfruit, strawberry, and grapefruit (available through April 28)

Creature Comforts and Restaurantosaurrus (available on Mobile Order through April 28)

Honey Bee Cupcake: Orange cake, honey cream filling, honey frosting, white choc honeycomb

Terra Treats (available through April 28)

Loggerhead: Sprite and Granny Smith apple syrup over ice with a gummy worm, sugar lime rim, and souvenir glow cube (non-alcoholic)

Satu'li Canteen (available on Mobile Order through April 28)

Kiwi Margarita: Kiwi Monin syrup with lime juice, sour mix, and Tcorazon Tequila Blanco

Thirsty River Bar

Yeti Sunset: Jack Daniels, strawberry monin, and lychee lemonade (available through April 28)
Tiger Tail Pale Ale: Celebrating Florida’s tiger swallowtail butterfly, this pale ale features notes of passionfruit, strawberry, and grapefruit (available through April 28)

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

The Mara (available on April 22)

Plant (Based) in Boot: Chocolate Spice Cake with Coconut Ganache in a Chocolate Boot (Plant-based)(New)

Disney’s BoardWalk Inn

BoardWalk Bakery (available on Mobile Order from April 18 through 22)

Garden Cupcake: Lemon cupcake with a lemon curd filling topped with vanilla buttercream and white chocolate ladybug (New)

Disneyland Resort

Disneyland Park

River Belle Terrace (available April 21 through 25)

Corn on a Cob Succotash: “Butter"-poached corn, edamame purée, chili oil (Plant-based) (New)
Plant-based Chili & Cornbread Skillet: Chili beans, corn cake, “sour cream,” and green onions (Plant-based) (New)

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

GCH Craftsman Grill (available on Mobile Order through April 30)

Earth Day Hot Dog: featuring plant-based sausage, sauteed spinach, mushrooms, and onions topped with green goddess dressing, edible flowers, and served with fruit (Plant-based) (New)

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Halloween Details Have Emerged for Walt Disney World and More News

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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Returns to Walt Disney World Resort This Fall

It's back: the full version of Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party will take place on 37 select nights from August 12 through October 31, 2022 from 7:00 p.m. to midnight.

Here’s some of what’s in store for this limited-capacity event in 2022:

Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade is back, including the Headless Horseman will once again ride down Main Street, U.S.A.
Trick-or-treating is back, so you can load up on M&M’S, SKITTLES, SNICKERS, and more Halloween favorites at locations throughout Magic Kingdom Park. And new for the 50th Anniversary, you will also get a reusable trick-or-treat bag featuring a keepsake 50th and Halloween design.
The Sanderson Sisters will lead a “Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular” stage show at Cinderella Castle.
Favorite and rare Disney characters will take over the park for their favorite party of the year.
Overlays themed for the occasion are back at many popular Magic Kingdom attractions: Space Mountain, Mad Tea Party, Pirates of the Caribbean and Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor.
Jack Skellington, will host “Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular.” This can’t-miss nighttime show features projections, special effects, lighting, fireworks, music and Disney characters.
Discover sweet and savory menu items inspired by fall flavors and the Halloween season.
NEW! In honor of the 50th Anniversary celebration, there will be event-exclusive step-in photo opportunities. Plus, you'll also get a Halloween-themed 50th Anniversary commemorative print.

Tickets will go on sale May 18, 2022. If you have a reservation at a Walt Disney World hotel, you can book as early as May 12. Tickets range from $109-$199 plus tax. Walt Disney World Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members will get specially-priced tickets for select dates.

Note: You do not require an additional day theme park ticket or a Disney Park Pass theme park reservation. The event dates are:

August: 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30
September: 2, 5, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 29, 30
October: 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 23, 25, 27, 28, 30, 31

Disney Cruise Line Has New Halloween Experiences

This September and October Disney Cruise Line will have Halloween-themed cruises with special entertainment and activities, including trick-or-treating, spooky parties, elaborate décor and limited-time food and beverage items. These voyages will also debut an all-new character meet and greet opportunity.

All Disney characters on board will be in Halloween costumes but Minnie Mouse, Daisy Duck and Clarabelle Cow will debut brand new looks as they dress up as the Sanderson Sisters from Hocus Pocus.

For its first season of Halloween cruises this fall, the Disney Wish will also introduce a unique twist on a Halloween on the High Seas hallmark.

The centerpiece of every ship during Halloween is the signature magical Pumpkin Tree towering over the atrium lobby, each with sprouting Jack-O-Lanterns and flickering lights. On the Disney Wish, guests will witness the debut of an all-new tree in the Cinderella-inspired Grand Hall.

Featuring lighter bark, graceful branches and a mystical face, legend has it that this enchanted tree (named Boo) grew beautiful gourds with the help of a wishing star. The best pumpkin of them all was destined to grant a very special wish ... and that moment came when a carriage was needed to send a fair maiden to a royal soiree. In a flash of bibbidi-bobbidi-boo, that perfect pumpkin became the coach that carried Cinderella to the prince’s ball!

Other Halloween experiences will include Mickey's Mouse-querade Party, a costume party for families and Disney characters; villainous takeovers in the adult-exclusive areas; Halloween-themed movies on Funnel Vision; and even a ghostly take on ship announcements.

Halloween on the High Seas voyages will be offered aboard select sailings in September and October. Departing from ports in Miami and Port Canaveral, Florida, San Diego and New York City, each cruise will travel to destinations including the Bahamas, Caribbean, Bermuda, Canada and Mexico.

Halfway to Halloween Announcements from Disneyland Resort

Disneyland Resort is also getting in on the Halfway to Halloween fun. Here's what we know so far.

It's confirmed that Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party, will officially return for the 2022 Halloween season. It's a separately ticketed, limited-capacity, after-hours event at Disney California Adventure Park and will be back for select nights this fall.

We'll share exact dates and ticket information as soon as they're released.

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