Wednesday, November 1, 2017

9 ‘Walls’ Disney Parks Super Fans Deem Instagram Worthy

They've got color and quirky style, which is why "Disney Walls" have become unofficial fan-favorite photo locations for many guests visiting a Disney theme park. Photos with vibrant or multicolored "Disney Walls" as a backdrop have been a growing trend on Instagram and Twitter this year – some walls even have their own guest-created hashtags!

For some, snapping a picture in front of a Disney Wall is a must-do during a visit, while for others, it's a fun sort of photo scavenger hunt just to find these walls in the parks.

To make your search a bit easier, here are nine popular "Disney Walls" and where to find them at Walt Disney World Resort.

Magic Kingdom Park #PurpleWall

1.Magic Kingdom Park #PurpleWall – Walk down the ramp from Tomorrowland Terrace toward the entrance to Tomorrowland. Right when you hit the turn into the land, you'll see the #PurpleWall on your right.

Epcot's #BubbleGumWall

2. Epcot's #BubbleGumWall – Guests will find this wall by simply turning right or left just outside of the exit of Spaceship Earth.

Epcot's #BlueberryWall

3. Epcot's #BlueberryWall – Leave the #BubbleGumWall and take two more steps to find the bright #BlueberryWall.

Epcot's #ToothPasteWall

4. Epcot's #ToothPasteWall – While at Epcot, head to the Seas's With Nemo and Friends pavilion. You'll find the #ToothPasteWall upon exiting the pavilion.

Disney's Animal Kingdom #MossWall

5. Disney's Animal Kingdom #MossWall – Head into Pandora – The World of Avatar and walk towards Satu'li Canteen. Just opposite the restaurant's front door is the newest popular "Disney Wall," which you can spot on social channels under the hashtag #MossWall. Tip: The Flight of Passage attraction's exterior queue also offers some very Instagrammable backdrops.

Disney's Animal Kingdom

6. Disney's Animal Kingdom "You Are Most Beautiful" Wall – No hashtag for this one yet, but it's still a super popular stop for guests visiting Harambe Marketplace in the Africa section of the park. Look for it on the park-side of a cast members-only doorway.

 Disney's Animal Kingdom Harambe Theater Wall

7. Disney's Animal Kingdom Harambe Theater Wall – Before you take your seat for "Festival Of The Lion King," check out the theater's exterior, which sports quotes and a painting of Mickey Mouse.

Disney's Animal Kingdom Harambe Market

8. Disney's Animal Kingdom Harambe Market – Harambe Market, located in the Africa section of the park, serves up soulful street food and fun photo opps.

Mystery Wall

9. Mystery Wall – The models in the photo above would like to add this "Disney Wall" to the list. Can you identify the location? Hint: It's at Epcot.

Thanks to photographer Steven Diaz for the photos!

Is there another "wall" you love at Disney Parks? Share the location in our comments section below.



Oh, Boy! We’re Celebrating Mickey Mouse’s Birthday at Disney Parks November 18

The big cheese is at it again! Mickey Mouse is headed out on another intrepid adventure to celebrate his birthday with some of his biggest fans, and you can join in on the #HappyBirthdayMickey fun at all of our Disney Parks around the world. Let's take a closer look at what's in store.

The big day is November 18, and Walt Disney World Resort will celebrate with special "Happy Birthday, Mickey!" buttons, merchandise and Sorcerer Mickey Cake. To commemorate the occasion, guests can sing and dance along with "Happy Birthday" during Move It! Shake It! Dance & Play It!, Cosmic Dance Party in Tomorrowland and performances by the Dapper Dans. Plus, birthday photo props will be available at all four theme parks, and everyone who collects their photos at the parks will receive a folder with a commemorative sticker.

Disneyland Resort will host a celebration cavalcade for Mickey Mouse, featuring some of his special friends and the Disneyland Band, starting at "it's a small world" and pausing for a special moment at Sleeping Beauty Castle before continuing down Main Street, U.S.A., to Town Square. There will be plenty of chances to sing "Happy Birthday" along the way, and of course, "Happy Birthday, Mickey!" buttons will be distributed to park guests.

Main Street, U.S.A., at Disneyland Paris is also where the party's at! Be prepared to celebrate Mickey's birthday just before "Disney Magic on Parade," as well as during the Lucky Nugget Saloon show at Disneyland park and in "Mickey and the Magician" at Walt Disney Studios park. And what's a birthday without cake? Guests can find plenty to snack on at locations around the resort.

Guests at Hong Kong Disneyland can pick up a special Mickey Birthday pin and a special edition Times Guide in honor of everyone's favorite mouse. At Shanghai Disney Resort and Tokyo Disney Resort, guests will have the chance to sing "Happy Birthday" and join in unique photo opportunities.

Leading up to the big day, Mickey Mouse will take off to exciting destinations such as Japan, Chile, Canada, China, England and the United States, sharing magical moments on Disney's Mickey Mouse Facebook and Instagram pages. He will then bring a few more surprises when he visits the Good Morning America studios in New York City on November 17. Be sure to share your favorite moments using the hashtag #HappyBirthdayMickey and join us in celebrating the one and only Mickey Mouse!



Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Halloween DIY: Create a ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’-Inspired Candy Pouch

Hello boys and girls! This is Halloween! This is Halloween!

It's been a while since I've watched the Nightmare Before Christmas but I've always loved the story of Jack Skellington – longing for something different and, in the end, finding a renewed love for what he already possessed.

Designer Brittany Ungvarsky, out of her absolute passion for Halloween, skillfully created an easy no-sew DIY featuring the Pumpkin King and his queen! Everybody scream! Download the Halloween Candy Pouch template and DIY instructions to get started.

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