Disney News, Discussion & an Element of Fun - 2022 Edition

[HokieRaven5]

Walt Disney Company’s Heroes Work Here Program Celebrates 10-Year Milestone

The Walt Disney Company just celebrated the 10th anniversary of its hiring program which has led to the onboarding of more than 12,500 veterans throughout the Company. The program is called Heroe’s Work Here. Hero’s Work here got its start in 2012 and is responsible for hiring, training, and supporting U.S. military veterans as they transition from military service to a civilian lifestyle.

“The Walt Disney Company is proud to celebrate the 10th anniversary of our Heroes Work Here program, which has seen us hire more than 12,500 veterans since it was established in 2012,” said Latondra Newton, Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer of The Walt Disney Company.


“The program is designed to recognize and honor their sacrifice and service and offer opportunities for veterans and military spouses as they look to build meaningful careers following their military service. Many of them have helped us continue to build and enhance the program with new ideas and innovative ways we support veterans at Disney.”

 

[HokieRaven5]

New Mickey Balloon Premium Rainbow Popcorn Bucket Coming Soon to Magic Kingdom



The metallic bucket will include a rainbow strap and reads “Magic Kingdom Established 1971” on the side.

The bucket will be available via mobile order on December 12 and 13. It will then be available at Magic Kingdom popcorn carts while supplies last.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Taylor Swift to Direct Feature Film For Disney’s Searchlight Pictures

Swift is set to make her directorial feature film debut with Disney’s Searchlight Pictures. The Grammy winner has written an original script, which will be produced by the studio who has earned Oscars for projects like Nomadland and The Shape of Water. Plot details, casting, and additional information are being kept under wraps.

 

[dd316]

ok she's very cool BUT, if I'm standing in Morocco and I look across the lagoon and see that, idk it kind of changes the whole immersive-ness of the park. But to be fair Epcot to me wasn't the most immersive anyway. I like it. I still don't exactly understand WHAT this attraction will be, but I think my kids will love it.

Not any different than seeing a giant golf ball from Morocco.

 

[disney-inspired]

NEW: Te Fiti can now be seen at the future site of Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana at EPCOT.

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Walt Disney Imagineering shared the photo earlier today: “This is a momentous milestone for the project team as we continue to bring this experience to life for EPCOT guests in Late 2023.”

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LATE 2023? Didn't think a walk through would take so long to put together.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Passholder discount coming to the Holiday Kitchens at the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

20% off food and nonalcoholic beverages is available when using cashless payment at select Holiday Kitchens at EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays––from December 12 to December 23, 2022.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Disney adds days of bonus park reservations for passholders at all Walt Disney World parks

Bonus reservations do not count against the five-reservation limit for annual passes. The offer begins December 12 through December 23, 2022, and is available across all four Walt Disney World theme parks.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Coming soon to Disney's Animal Kingdom - Passholder exclusive PhotoPass Magic Shot inspired by the Disney and Pixar film Up



A passholder exclusive PhotoPass Magic Shot will be available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park from December 12 through 23, 2022.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Walt Disney World Annual Passholder merchandise discount to be increased for a limited time this Christmas holiday

Starting December 12 through December 23 2022, Walt Disney World Annual Passholders will receive a 30% discount at all Disney-owned and operated locations across the theme parks, resorts, and Disney Springs.

Disney notes that the discount is for personal use only and may not be used to purchase merchandise with the intent to resell the merchandise.

A Passholder must present a valid Annual Pass and valid photo identification prior to purchase to receive any applicable benefits and discounts.

 

[DisSurfer878]

LATE 2023? Didn't think a walk through would take so long to put together.

They've been building a restaurant in Toy Story since early 2020

 

[Genie+]

Rolling out some perks to make APs feel less like red-headed step-children. Happy Holidays Passholders!

 

[HokieRaven5]

Celebrate ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ with New Products, Experiences

Experience the world of Pandora with a new Tree of Life Projection Sequence!​

New delicious food and beverage coming to Satu’li Canteen in Disney’s Animal Kingdom​

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For all the foodies out there, there are a few new items inspired by “Avatar: The Way of Water” making their way to Satu’li Canteen in Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Dec. 16. The Metkayina Mousse is a flourless chocolate cake with chocolate mousse, decorated with raspberry gelee, mango coulis, boba pearls and finished off with a milk and white chocolate garnish. The colorful Ocean Moon Bowl is made with tuna, blue noodles, watermelon radish, pickled daikon, rainbow carrots, avocado, cucumbers and red cabbage with a miso and sweet soy drizzle. Wash it all down with the new Ilu Splash Margarita which is a mix of kiwi Monin syrup with lime juice, sour mix, Corazon Tequila Blanco, and a floating slice of Kiwi.

 

[1lilspark]

Rolling out some perks to make APs feel less like red-headed step-children. Happy Holidays Passholders!

Except unless you are incredi-pass you are limited to mon the 12th-Thu-15th (friday the 16th if sorcerer) to reap any of them… as someone in the throes of holiday retail it doesn’t help me any unfortunately….

But hey at least I got my magnet in the mail…

 

[MaC410]

Modifications Now Available for Walt Disney World Genie+ Lightning Lane Selections in My Disney Experience

With the latest update of the My Disney Experience App, Walt Disney World guests can now modify their Genie+ Lightning Lane selections.

Guests will need to update their app to version 7.19 to access modifications.

This is such a good change. It was very frustrating on the trip we just got back from not being able to refresh and adjust to a better time like how you could do with fastpasses.

 

[mickey916]

I keep waiting for an on the ground picture, this angle just looks weird.

Here’s a picture we took two days ago.

 

[zebrastreyepz]

That ground picture is WAY different. Thank you for sharing.

 

[mickey916]

That ground picture is WAY different. Thank you for sharing.

We took this standing on the side of one of the planters outside of the Land pavilion.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Good Morning Everybody!

 

[HokieRaven5]

Disney Parks Division Relocation to Lake Nona “Moving Along Very Well”, Update Expected in 2023

According to an update during the “Future of Lake Nona” event, Tavistock Development Co. Vice President of Strategic Communications Jessi Blakely provided an update on the Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products division move to Lake Nona, FL (via OBJ).

Blakely didn’t offer much in terms of substance, but expects more information to be shared in 2023, saying “in the short-term future, things are moving along with Disney very well. I do expect that there will be news in the coming year around that project.”

 

[HokieRaven5]

Mulan Greeting Guests in Magic Kingdom



We were at Magic Kingdom today and headed over to the area near the Curtain Call shop, which is where Snow White often greets guests. But we spotted Mulan there!

A Cast Member told us that Mulan and Snow White would now be alternating their meet and greets in that location.