Friday 22 September 2017

Disneyland’s Pumpkin Churros Are The Tastiest Way To Get Into The Halloween Spirit

The season wouldn’t be complete without Disneyland treating its visitors to a large helping of pumpkin. If you’ve already gotten your fix of the fall fruit with one too many PSLs, it’s time to switch up your order. Disneyland’s pumpkin churros are the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth and get into the the Halloween spirit. In case you weren’t convinced that this is, in fact, the happiest place on earth, grab some of Disney’s fall treats to make a spooky statement.

For those who are in an all-pumpkin-everything mood (obviously appropriate once September hits), make your way to Cozy Cone Motel in Disney’s California Adventure Park to get a sampling of the good stuff for $4.50, according to Delish. The deep-fried glitzy orange slices of dough are the Halloween treats that’ll make even the holiday naysayers come around.

But perhaps — as lovely as pumpkin is this time of year — there’s something else you’re craving. Fear not, foodies. Mickey’s got the menu under control. Halloween churros are also available and come in a deep purple hue for those in need of a pumpkin alternative (or for those who are truly adventurous and want both desserts). However, the flavor of the Halloween churros is not entirely clear — but it looks so inviting that you’ll just need to give it a whirl to find out.

Naturally, those who embrace the fall are ready for the pumpkin churro.

Get your pumpkin on, folks.

This is a cause for celebration, Disney visitors. It’s worth enduring a bit of scariness, wouldn’t you agree? Oh, tender lumplings everywhere, as they say: “Life’s no fun without a good scare.” What’s truly scary is the fact that the pumpkin churros are only available until the end of October, so if you’re going to make a trip, get to the park as quickly as possible. This is not a drill.

But for those who cannot get to Disney, it’s OK. There are plenty of other ways to do Mickey proud this Halloween. Have a taste of a something spooky with pumpkin Rice Krispies, pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin spice waffles (hellooo brunch) or pumpkin spice jello.

If those options are too tame for those who just can’t help but unleash their inner wicked witch or frightening ghoul, there are also many unconventional ways to get the pumpkin treatment. These new and innovative ideas are anything but “basic,” so don’t stress. You are going to be the hit of the Halloween party for sure.

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If you really want to pay homage to the almighty pumpkin, make sure you bring up the pumpkin ombré hair to your stylist during your next coloring appointment. Yes, pumpkin spice ombré hair has hit the scene just in time for your scary movie binge on Netflix.

If a new ‘do is too much of a commitment, you can take comfort knowing that you can at least smell like a pumpkin thanks to pumpkin spice deodorant. Or, if you’re a fan of the scent but prefer it not to grace your pits, just buy a pumpkin spice latte candle so your place can get a boo-tiful whiff.

While pumpkin might some serious teasing, the fall staple is actually pretty healthy. It’s not a bad idea to get a pumpkin fix year-round, and not just in September or October. It’s believed that pumpkin is helpful for your digestion, improves eyesight, and even puts your guy in the mood for a good time.

Well, well, well, isn’t that an interesting tidbit? For all those who cracked basic jokes at a pumpkin lover’s expense, it looks like the joke is on you.

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Friday 15 September 2017

This Is How An American Tragedy Changed One Of Your Kids’ Favorite Disney Movies

Whether you were a child in the early 2000s or a parent taking your kid to the movies, chances are you’re familiar with the mischievous behaviors of Experiment 626.

“Lilo and Stitch” was the feel-good Disney movie of 2002 and was a bonafide hit at the box office. But what you might not know about the film is that the ending might have looked a bit different had a major American tragedy not taken place.

The horrific events of September 11, 2001 forced Disney to reframe the entire ending of the movie. While the film already contained stories of loneliness and the loss of loved ones, the final scenes of the movie also included a plane crash in a city with large buildings that was the result of a hijacking scenario. Disney eventually opted out of the original cut due to the sensitivity of the nation at that time and reworked the animation.

But more than 15 years after its release, the original scene can be viewed in its entirety, and when compared to the theatrical release, the tonal difference is striking. It underscores the impact that horrific day had on every aspect of American life.

In the week of the tragedy’s 16th anniversary, it’s important that we remember all of the lives that were lost that day and in the weeks that followed. Squeeze your loved ones extra hard tonight.

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Disney Ex-CEO Eisner Says Insiders Like Iger Are Good Successors

Michael Eisner, the former chief executive officer of Walt Disney Co., said the company may want to consider internal CEO candidates to replace current leader Bob Iger when he retires in July 2019.

“I hope Bob stays for a long time,” Eisner said in a Bloomberg Radio interview. “He’s not leaving for a while. Often it is better from within than without for succession, but that’s what they’re now working on.”

Disney has said its board is working on a succession plan. Eisner, who left Disney in 2005 after 21 years as chief and now runs investment firm Tornante Co., said it’s not necessary that the company’s next boss be an internal choice.

“I came from the outside to Disney,” Eisner said. “I came from Paramount. When we made the transition to Bob, it was always ‘Bob Iger or who?’ There was nobody even close.”

Perhaps Iger wants to run for president when he’s done at Disney, Eisner said. “So pick one or the other. Maybe Disney would be more fun.”

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    Wednesday 13 September 2017

    ‘Baywatch’ star Yasmine Bleeth’s husband sues Disney

    Heres how long you have to watch Disney’s Marvel and ‘Star Wars’ movies on Netflix

    A month after revealing that it would be launching its own streaming service in 2019, Disney announced Thursday that Marvel and Star Wars films would be among those exclusively available on the service when it launches.

    Disney CEO Bob Iger made the announcement at a conference in Los Angeles, bringing an end to speculation on whether the Marvel and Star Wars franchises would be included under the umbrella of content pulled off Netflix for Disney’s new streaming app.

    “I have described a very rich treasure trove of content for this app,” Iger said, according to CNBC. “We’re going to launch big, and we’re going to launch hot.”

    The change your Netflix selection won’t be immediate. The films currently on Netflix will remain there until late 2019, and Disney will continue to make new films available on Netflix until the end of 2018. The removal will also include Disney and Pixar films.

    Iger also revealed that Disney’s streaming service will have a television library of shows, original Disney series, and exclusive Disney movies.

    The eventual loss of the Marvel and Star Wars films to Netflix will be a pinch to fans, but it’s unclear if Disney’s collection of movies and TV shows will be enough to entice people to sign up for the service when it launches. Streaming is already becoming an oversaturated field, so it might take even more to convince some people that it’s worth signing up for yet another streaming service.

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    Hurricane Irma refugees call out Disney World resort for price gouging food and drinks

    These Pictures Of Disney World After Hurricane Irma Damage Are Making Us Wince

    There might be some real-life magic at Disney World, after all. As Florida reels from the catastrophic damage of Hurricane Irma, the Magic Kingdom and its friends managed to ride out the storm relatively unscathed. Photos of Disney World after Hurricane Irma show minimal damage – though seeing literally any destruction happen to The Most Magical Place on Earth, is enough to prompt emotions.

    On Friday, Sept. 8, shortly before Irma was expected to crash down in the Florida Keys, officials at Disney World announced that they would be temporarily locking up the castle gates. By that point, Irma was expected to drop from a Category 5 to a Category 4 storm, but was still packing fierce, sustained winds of 130 mph. Disney World is located in Orlando, only 60 miles from the Florida coast.

    After making landfall in the Florida Keys on the morning of Sept. 10, Irma blew into Disney World’s 25,000 acres of land on Sunday evening, hitting the park with 58 mph winds, according to The National Weather Service.

    The 25,000 acre theme park, which has been open since 1971, had only ever shut down four times in its  history, according to USA Today. Past closures were due to Hurricane Floyd in 1999, Hurricane Frances in 2004, Hurricane Jeanne in 2004, and last year for Hurricane Matthew.

    Now, if that wasn’t enough of a crazy record-breaking situation, Irma forced Disney World to stay closed from Saturday evening through Tuesday, Sept. 12 – marking the first time ever that the park was shut down for consecutive days.

    The Twitterverse was having legit fears and feelings about all of this.

    Thankfully, Disney World, which includes two water parks, four theme parks, and 36 hotels, remained relatively unscathed. The area was hit by heavy rain and strong wind, knocking over trees and causing leaks, but the buildings didn’t lose power.

    Universal Studios told USA Today in a statement on Sept. 11, that they “saw relatively minor damage overnight involving fences, trees, signage and building facades.” Meanwhile, SeaWorld Orlando was also spared any significant losses. All animals were safe and park teams “are still assessing” the extent of Irma’s impact. The theme parks are scheduled to reopen Sept. 12, but the water parks will remain closed. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, however, has also been canceled for the time being – which sounds like it would have been so delightful, so I am very much hoping they reschedule that.

    Pictures from the parks show light damage – and give an almost once-in-a-lifetime glimpse at what Disney World actually looks like with zero visitors.

     

     

    That actually might be, partially, because of all the preparations Disney World employees made in order to ensure that structures stayed safe and sound.

    In what are admittedly a series of very un-magical, practical pictures, you can see everything that went into keeping structures intact.

    Picnic tables were turned upside down, sandbags were placed in front of shop doorways, and banners were pulled down from all the sites. It’s a pretty dismal, eerie peek into Disney Wold without the bells and whistles – but major props to the employees for all the work that was put in.

    Hopefully, the damage is minor enough that it can be all fixed up soon.  Nearly 10 million people visited Universal Studios last year, according to CNN, and more than 20 million (!!) people visited the Magic Kingdom alone in 2016. The resort also has 73,000 employees. That’s a whole lot of people who will be more than eager to see the theme park spring back to its former glory.

    On a silver linings note, Disney characters *in costume* hung out with bored kids staying at the hotels.

    The characters played video games, drew, and wandered around interacting with guests. It made for quite possibly some of the most adorable pictures ever.

    No, seriously, Lilo coloring with a little girl is the ray of sunshine everyone needs right now.

     

    Can’t get enough of those? Here’s a few more. You’re welcome.

    I’m now anxiously awaiting the return of Disney World in all its splendor, plus exact date for when we can all hit up Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.

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    Disney World photos show Hurricane Irma’s damage to parks

    Walt Disney World reopened on Tuesday after damage from Hurricane Irma forced the Florida-based theme parks to shutter its doors for two days.

    Disney’s Epcot, Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom had first closed on Sunday, ahead of powerful Hurricane Irma.

    LOOTERS’ PARADISE? LAWLESSNESS REPORTEDLY RAMPANT IN CARIBBEAN ISLANDS DEVASTATED BY HURRICANE IRMA

    The parks avoided extensive damage from the storm, but visitors’ pictures showed a number of downed trees around the parks and other minor damage, People reported.

    Disney said its water parks, Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach, would reopen later this week.

    The park has closed six times since it opened 45 years ago, but this was the second time in less than a year that they shuttered their doors due to a storm. The first time was when Hurricane Matthew hit the state in Oct. 2016.

    Nearby Universal Studios theme parks also closed ahead of Hurricane Irma.

    HURRICANE IRMA REFUGEES CALL OUT DISNEY WORLD FOR PRICE GOUGING FOOD AND DRINKS

    “Our destination saw relatively minor damage overnight involving fences, trees, signage and building facades,” a statement from Universal Orlando Studios said. “We are hard at work inside our parks and we can confirm an on-time opening for Tuesday, Sept 12 at 9 a.m. for Universal Studios, Universal’s Islands of Adventure and Universal’s Volcano Bay.”

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    Disney’s Candy Corn Soft Serve Is The Halloween Treat You Need On Your Radar

    ‘Tis the season of all-pumpkin everything. From coffee to chocolate — and even unusual items like deodorant — the flavor reigns supreme. It’s easy to overlook other seasonal favorites like apples and cinnamon because of the pumpkin craze, but one thing you’re not going to want to miss this year is candy corn. Disney’s candy corn soft serve is taking a classic and turning it on its head, so hold the PSL for a moment.

    Though the snack is not terribly new, it’s managed to go unnoticed in comparison to other treats (so it goes during the pumpkin season). From Aug. 25 to Nov. 1, Mickey’s Not-So Scary Halloween Party will run on select nights, so obviously this treat is a must for such an occasion. Side note: Any organization that’s willing to celebrate Halloween in August is OK in my book. Bring on the spooks.

    The orange-vanilla cone comes complete with a candy corn on top of the swirl. It definitely puts customers in a trick-or-treat mood. If you happen to be visiting Storybook Treats in Fantasyland, or Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies in Tomorrowland, snag a taste for yourself. What better way to ring in this creepy, kooky, mysterious, and spooky time of year?

    Though this order is sure to be a go-to this season, Disney visitors must stay informed about the park’s conditions following Hurricane Irma. In a somewhat historic move, Disney World and its attractions closed its gates on Sept. 9, 10, and 11 due to inclement weather from Irma.

    A statement from Disney outlined its emergency plans, saying,

    Based on the latest forecasts for Hurricane Irma and keeping safety top of mind, Walt Disney World Resort will be closing early on Saturday, September 9 and will remain closed through Monday, September 11. Resort hotels will remain open. We hope to resume normal operations on Tuesday, September 12. We will provide regular updates to our guests on all operational changes. Please continue to check this page for updates.

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    Though Hurricane Irma approached Orlando — the theme park’s home — in a weakened state as a Category 1 storm, 70 mph winds struck the city’s airport from 1 a.m. to 4 a.m. ET on Sept. 11, and that’s certainly not something to disregard. Irma might be “packing less of a punch” than some originally predicted for central Florida, according to the , but that doesn’t mean the conditions should be overlooked. Disney plans to get up and running as soon as possible, but its Sunshine State neighbors might be facing more difficulty. If you want to find out a way to help, look here.

    Once things get on track and Florida starts to recover from the destruction, you can look forward to a spooky (or not-so-spooky) Disney visit. A candy corn cone will be a welcomed refreshment. But for those who cannot make it to the theme park — or those who are just too wary of straying away from pumpkin — there are certainly plenty of fall options to choose from. Morning cereal, bread, and even the granola for your yogurt is getting a taste of pumpkin, so why not kick fall into high gear and give everything a try?

    While you’re snacking on something that screams “autumn,” start getting those creative juices. It’s never too early to start thinking about the Halloween costume you want to wear for the big day. Good news is Elite Daily provides simple yet effective costume suggestions for those who want to make a statement but are too preoccupied trying to figure out what type of candy they are going to receive instead — with this year’s variety, that sentiment is totally understandable.

    Whether at Disney or not, don’t forget about the holiday’s classic sweet: candy corn.

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    Sunday 10 September 2017

    Even Disney World Is Closing For Hurricane Irma, So You Know It’s Serious

    As Florida prepares for the arrival of the massive Hurricane Irma this weekend, various theme parks and groups are figuring out how they are going to weather out the storm. Earlier this week, Disney World was planning to stay open through Irma, according to the . But, perhaps seeing the projected massive scope of the incoming hurricane, Disney World announced closures over the next week due to the storm in a change of heart.

    Disney World said in a statement posted to its website,

    Based on the latest forecasts for Hurricane Irma and keeping safety top of mind, Walt Disney World Resort will be closed Sunday, September 10 and Monday, September 11.

    Although parts of the sprawling park will be closed, other parts will stay open. Disney World explained,

    Resort hotels will remain open, though services and amenities will be adjusted. We hope to resume normal operations on Tuesday, September 12. We will provide regular updates to our guests on all operational changes.

    They say that updates will be made on Disney World’s website to let guests now about the status of the parks. They are also keeping updates up to date on the @WDWToday Twitter account.

    So to sum it up, the various parks of Disney World will be closed for at least Sunday and Monday as Hurricane Irma heads through Florida.

    Some parks are actually closing even earlier than Sunday, when the storm is expected to hit Orlando. Disney’s Blizzard Beach will be closed “as of Friday” and ESPN Wide World of Sports will be closed on Saturday. Disney parks closing earlier than regularly schedule on Saturday include Typhoon Lagoon, Animal Kingdom Hollywood Studios, Epcot, Magic Kingdom, and Disney Springs.

    Meanwhile, some Disney park events, including Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, are canceled this weekend. For guests who already got tickets, Disney is offering tickets to another Halloween party, tickets to the Mickey Christmas party, and other options.

    Additionally, Disney World says that “pre-paid dining and premium experiences will be automatically canceled and refunded,” so that’s easy, at least.

    Disney isn’t the only theme park in Florida to plan closures for Hurricane Irma this weekend.

    Universal Studios Florida plans to close at 7 p.m. on Saturday and remain closed until Tuesday, when they plan to open with normal hours, according to CNN. Universal Studios, too, has to cancel an event, Rock the Universe, and has refund options. Universal says their hotels are “at full capacity and will remain operational and focused on taking care of our on-site guests.”

    Legoland Florida theme park and water park are closed Saturday through Monday, with the Legoland Hotel remaining open. The Legoland Beach Retreat guests are being moved to the Legoland Hotel, according to CNN.

    SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay are closing by 5 p.m. on Saturday and staying closed till Tuesday. Aquatica Orlando and Adventure Island are planning closures Saturday through Monday and Discovery Cove is closed Sunday and Monday.

    If you’re worried about the safety of the animals at SeaWorld, rest assured that they have a plan in action. They said in a statement,

    We have comprehensive weather preparedness plans, and security and zoological staff will remain on property in secure locations as we monitor the storm. We’re also providing support and temporary housing for animals from other zoological facilities in coastal areas expected to have greater impact.

    SeaWorld also made a Facebook Live on Friday afternoon detailing the plan for the park and its animals.

    LIVE update from SeaWorld Orlando on Hurricane Irma.

    Posted by SeaWorld on Friday, September 8, 2017

    Hurricane Irma is heading through the Caribbean and up to Florida, expected to make landfall in the Sunshine State by Sunday morning. It is projected to head straight through the state and is expected to cause quite a bit of damage as one of the biggest storms seen by the state in recent decades. We hope everyone stays as safe as possible and is more concerned with everyone’s safety than with missing a ride on Space Mountain. Good luck, all!

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    Disney parks allegedly use secret code names for unruly visitors