Yet another week is gone, and that simply means we are ever closer to the holiday (Halloween and Christmas) season at Walt Disney World. There was a lot that happened this past week, so it’s time to catch up on every single thing in one place…with the Doctor Disney Weekly Wrap-Up.
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Disney’s MyMagic+ Experiencing Outages All Over The Place – App and Website
This is a big heads-up for all of those that are in Walt Disney World or planning their Disney vacations or even just looking at their Disney plans. Disney’s MyMagic+ is experiencing severe problems all around the resort and that means on the My Disney Experience app and website.
Bill Murray to Voice Baloo In Star-Studded Cast for Disney’s ‘The Jungle Book’
Bill Murray is joining the star-studded cast for Disney’s interesting remake of “The Jungle Book,” and he will be lending his voice to one of the most beloved characters…Baloo.
Halloween Merchandise Arrives At Walt Disney World For 2014
So it’s only the beginning of August, there’s no reason that the Halloween merchandise can’t show up on store shelves…especially in Walt Disney World. That’s exactly what has happened as Doctor Disney spotted it this evening upon entering the Magic Kingdom and passing by the Main Street Emporium.
New Limited Edition Olaf MagicBand Released at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
As we all know, there are some MagicBands dedicated and themed around Disney’s “Frozen” currently at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. They represent Anna, Elsa, and Olaf, but it now appears as if there is a fourth one, and it puts a different twist on one of the characters.
Kona Island at Disney’s Polynesian Village To Close For Refurbishment
It’s time to add one more section of Disney’s Polynesian Resort to the closed for refurbishment list as a major renovation continues. Kona Island is going to be closed for refurbishment for about a month and a half starting very soon.
Tom Wolber, Head of Walt Disney World Operations and Transportation Leaving For Disneyland Paris
Tom Wolber, the Senior Vice President of Walt Disney World Resort Operations and Transportation is leaving for Disneyland Paris. It was announced on Aug. 1, 2014, that there was going to be a bit of movement around the world in Disney operations.
Disney’s ‘Into the Woods’ Gets First Trailer, New Promo Photos
The first trailer for Disney’s “Into The Woods” has now gotten a trailer for its Christmas release, and there are also a host of new promotional photos that were released as well.
Disney Extends ‘Epcot After Hours Wind Down’ Into November
There is a lot going on at Epcot throughout the end of the year, and Disney has now decided to add one more thing. Well, actually it’s an extension, but it’s still good news. The “Epcot After Hours Wind Down” has officially been extended through the end of Food & Wine Festival.
Epcot Food and Wine Festival Premium Package Coming Just For Guests at Walt Disney World Resorts
Just yesterday, it was reported here at Doctor Disney that a brand new Epcot Food and Wine Late Nights LIVE! event would be coming to the 2014 International Food & Wine Festival, but now there’s more. A new F&W Festival Premium Package will be available exclusively for guests staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel.
My Disney Experience Changes Method of Making FASTPass+ Selections
As of throughout the evening on Wednesday, July 30, 2014, My Disney Experience still allowed you to make your FASTPass+ selections the way you normally have been doing it for months now. As of midnight on Thursday, July 31, 2014, the entire routine had changed on the website, and things are looking rather different.
Epcot Food and Wine Late Nights LIVE! Coming To the Festival This Year
Walt Disney World knows that guests want more, and that’s exactly what they are doing with different live events at multiple parks and a lot of late night things for adults. Just announced was the Epcot Food and Wine Late Nights LIVE! coming to this year’s Epcot Food & Wine Festival.
Free Disney Dining Hoarders Already Booking Up Fall 2015
In the early morning hours of Wednesday, July 30, 2014, pricing for 2015 Disney Vacation Packages was released and guests could finally start booking their trips for next year. I know that the agents at Middle of the Magic Travel are already hard at work helping so many, but I’ve also noticed something else. Through some research, asking around, and inquiries…I’ve learned that the Free Disney Dining Hoarders are already attacking the resort reservations for fall and winter of 2015.
New Standby Queue Test At Soarin’ Doesn’t Go Over Very Well
Remember about a week or so ago when it was announced that Anna and Elsa at Princess Fairytale Hall would have a new standby queue procedure? Well, the same was going to be done for Soarin’ over at Epcot as well, and that test began on July 29, 2014, but it didn’t go too well on its first day.
Disney’s Polynesian Resort Refurb Info: Blizzard Beach Complimentary, Nanea Pool Closed
The feature pool at Disney’s Polynesian Resortis now closed and it will be until Spring of 2015, but that doesn’t mean guests at the resort will go without. Guests will receive complimentary entry to Blizzard Beach during their stay and here is some information you need to know.
Astro Orbiter Reopening Date Pushed Back A Week In September
The reopening date for the Astro Orbiter after the lengthy refurbishment it is currently going through has been pushed back. Seems there was more work that needed to be done at the Magic Kingdom than expected.
Haunted Mansion Gift Shop Confirmed To Open This Fall At Magic Kingdom
As reported in early June here at Doctor Disney, the Yankee Trader was rumored to have been closing for a lengthy refurbishment to make way for a Haunted Mansion gift shop. Well, rumors confirmed as the Disney Parks Blog announced that an official Haunted Mansion Gift Shop is heading our way this fall!
Move It, Shake It, Celebrate It! Getting An Update This Fall
Earlier this year, the 3 o’clock parade got an update at the Magic Kingdom with the debut of the new Festival of Fantasy Parade. Now, it appears as if they daily multi-time parade known as Move It, Shake It, Celebrate It! Street Party will be updated as well.
Trailer for ‘Once Upon a Time’ Season Four Released at Comic-Con
The first trailer for season four of ABC’s hit series “Once Upon a Time” was revealed at the San Diego Comic-Con 2014 on Saturday, July 26, 2014, and it’s pretty awesome. Included is a lot that will be happening in the upcoming season as well as the introduction of Elsa, Anna, and Kristoff.
Accident at Walt Disney World Property Entrance Causes Traffic
An accident at the entrance to Walt Disney World brought traffic to a halt, and it was apparently due to a driver stopping to take a picture.
