Make Reservations for ABC Commissary at Disney's Hollywood Studios
Starting today, it’s possible to make advanced dining reservations for ABC Commissary at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for dinner.
Currently, starting at 4 p.m. daily, a fast-casual dinner experience will begin. Place an order at one of the cash registers, take a pager, and find a comfortable place to sit. Then, when the order is ready, a server will bring the food right to your table.
In short, this is similar to quick service dining but with guaranteed seating. Reservations are available starting today, with bookings beginning on June 2, 2019.
2019 Dates for 'Disney After Hours' at Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World After Hours Events 2019
If you aren’t familiar with Disney After Hours events, they’re your opportunity to experience a Disney theme park for three hours after regular park hours, with limited attendance, which means little-to-no wait for attractions, experiences and character greetings. The event ticket also allows you early entry into the park, beginning at 7 p.m.
New dates for Disney After Hours at Walt Disney World Resort:
Magic Kingdom: May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom: May 7, 14 and 21; and June 4, 11 and 18.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios: May 1, 4, 10, 17, 24 and 31; and June 14, 21 and 28.
And at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, there are two special celebration nights:
May 1 – Celebrate Disney’s Hollywood Studios 30th anniversary with special anniversary merchandise, additional character greetings and more food & beverage offerings to purchase.
May 4 – Celebrate May the Fourth dressed in your best galactic Star Wars attire. Experience Character Encounters including Chewbacca with REY, Darth Vadar, Kylo Ren with CAPTAIN PHASMA, Ewoks, Jawas and imperial stormtroopers. Plus, specialty treats available for purchase. *Be sure your costume fits within park guidelines.
Loose Ice No Longer Permitted at Walt Disney World Theme Parks
Beginning today, loose or dry ice are no longer permitted at Walt Disney World Theme Parks.
TIP: I recommend your use re-useable ice packs instead. Complimentary cups of ice are available at Food & Beverage locations inside the parks if needed.
Smoking Banned at Walt Disney World Theme Parks
Beginning May 1, smoking areas will no longer be present inside Walt Disney World or Disneyland theme parks, water parks, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex or Downtown Disney in California.
TIP: Designated smoking areas will be available outside the entrances to the areas listed above, and at Disney Springs in Florida. For guests who have room or dining reservations, smoking areas are also available at Disney Resort hotels.
New Stroller Policy for Walt Disney World
Beginning May 1, Disney is adjusting its guidelines on stroller sizes, which will require them to be no larger than 31" (79cm) wide and 52" (132cm) long or smaller. many of the strollers on the market, including many double jogging strollers, fit within these size guidelines.
Also, just a reminder that wagons are not permitted in our parks. Beginning May 1, stroller wagons will also no longer be permitted.
These updates are designed to help guest flow and ease congestion, making the parks more enjoyable for everyone.
TIP: The smaller your stroller, the easier it is to navigate and maneuver the parks. Jogging strollers are sometimes too big for some areas and for Disney transportation. Go small if possible!
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New Images for Disney's Riviera Resort Released
Disney has released more concept art for Disney’s Riviera Resort opening at Walt Disney World Resort Fall 2019.
In this release, Disney shared that the artwork displayed in guestrooms and throughout the hotel will include Disney concept art with European settings, posters of Disney films as released in Europe, archival photography of Walt’s travels throughout the region, and references to the ephemera and book titles Walt gathered on his journeys.
Disney’s Walk Around the World Bricks - Retired
Disney’s Walk Around the World Bricks
Disney’s Walk Around the World program is ending as work on a new entrance to Magic Kingdom is set to begin. The entrance will allow for faster security checks and enhanced bus loops.
If you purchased one of these bricks, here how you can get a copy. Disney wanted to let guests know that obtaining the original brick will not be possible due to the nature of the work being performed and the time they have to complete it.
If you or you sponsored a brick and would like to get a souvenir version, here’s what to do:
If visiting in person:
Stop by City Hall at Magic Kingdom Park or Guest Relations at Disney Springs to verify the previous brick by sharing the name and hometown of the Guest who sponsored it.
After verification, Guests will be given a one-time use voucher to present by, or before Aug. 31, 2019, at Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. (at Magic Kingdom Park – separate theme park admission required) or the Marketplace Co-Op (at Disney Springs), enabling Guests to purchase one commemorative 6” brick at a special price of $10 (plus tax).
If needing to contact Disney virtually:
Email guest.services@disneyworld.com or call 407-828-2701 with the name and hometown of the Guest who sponsored the brick.
After verification, Guests will be provided a code to use by, or before Aug. 31, 2019, on shopDisney.com to purchase one commemorative 6” brick at a special price of $10 (plus tax and shipping) starting this spring. Please note, this code is for one-time use and will only be valid on shopDisney.com and may not be redeemed in person or at any other location. (Limit one voucher or code per verified Guest.)
For Guests who did not participate in the original “Disney’s Walk Around the World” program but would like to purchase a personalized brick, souvenir bricks are available to customize and purchase starting at $29.99 (plus tax and optional shipping). These are on sale now at Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. at Magic Kingdom Park (separate theme park admission required to enter) or the Marketplace Co-Op (at Disney Springs), or later on shopDisney.com starting this spring.
Details on Topolino’s Terrace Coming to Walt Disney World
Topolino’s Terrace coming to Disney’s Riviera Resort at Walt Disney World.
Topolino’s Terrace — Flavors of the Riviera, will be a new signature rooftop restaurant at Disney’s Riviera Resort offering 2 special experiences: a character breakfast and views of evening fireworks.
Topolino’s Terrace will be a Disney signature restaurant where you can dine indoors and then step out onto the terrace for a view of the resort down below and if you can time it right, view the fireworks of the nearby nighttime spectaculars at Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Guests can start their morning off with an exclusive Disney character dining experience inspired by the Riviera.
Stay tuned for more information on this exciting opportunity!
By Darren Wittko
Offer Alert! Ft. Wilderness Resort Late August
Save big on Wilderness Cabins at Disney’s Ft. Wilderness Resort from August 25 through September 2, 2019 with an Agency-Exclusive offer from Magical Vacations Travel.
By Darren Wittko
Hilton Orlando and Waldorf Astoria Now Official Walt Disney World Hotels
Orlando Hilton Bonnet Creek and Waldorf Astoria now official Walt Disney World Hotels.
With Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge opening this fall, Disney is anticipating record attendance and is already sold out for select nights this fall. Running out of hotel rooms appears to be a serious concern for Disney. In 2018 it was announced that Disney would extend benefits to some Disney Springs Area hotels a.k.a, good neighbor hotels, and later added benefits to the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin hotels.
Beginning today, Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek and Waldorf Astoria Orlando are now Official Walt Disney World Hotels. Each guest staying at these hotels in 2019 with valid Walt Disney World theme park admission will have access to the following:
Extra Magic Hours access
The ability to make FastPass+ selections up to 60-days prior to arrival
Complimentary MagicBands
Complimentary transportation around the Walt Disney World Resort and standard parking at Walt Disney World theme parks
Disney’s Magical Express service The ability to purchase Disney Dining Plan packages.
Beginning April 3, 2019, guests who have reservations at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek and Waldorf Astoria can begin linking their reservations to My Disney Experience.
For offers on Walt Disney World Resort hotels, visit the Offers Page