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Disney Salutes the Military on Armed Forces Day!

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com

On Armed Forces Day, Disney recognized military service members and veterans!

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Disney shared their support for the nation’s military with a look back at some moments in history!

Disney has a legacy of support for military veterans and service-members. So in honor of Armed Forces Day, they shared memories of previous displays — including a video of some incredible flyovers by the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels!

You can also watch this heartwarming video saluting our nation’s armed forces.

Both Magic Kingdom and Disneyland also recognize the armed forces daily as part of the flag retreat ceremonies.

Flag Retreat Ceremony

Even though the parks are currently closed, the flags continue to be raised and lowered daily as a symbol of hope and a salute to all those who serve. We appreciate Disney’s continued dedication to recognizing members of the military!

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Actor Fred Willard of Wall-E, Kim Possible, and more dies at the age of 86

From our friends at chipandco.com

Fred Willard

Fred Willard, the comedic actor from Disney Movies and TV shows such as Wall-e, Kim Possible, Chicken Little and so many more has passed away peacefully Friday night at the age of 86.

According to Disney Fandom his Disney roles include Shelby Forthright, BnL CEO in WALL-E, the Secretary of the Interior in Planes: Fire & Rescue, additional voices in The Emperor’s New School, Jack Hench in Kim Possible, Dwayne Bouffant in Handy Manny, Melvin the Alien Dad in Chicken Little, Dad Howler in Brandy & Mr. Whiskers, Herb in Good Luck Charlie, Mr. Paulson in Teamo Supremo, Baruti in The Legend of Tarzan, Pa Muchapper in Buzz Lightyear of Star Command, Grandpa Murphy in Milo Murphy’s Law, Mr. Stuffleby in Wizards of Waverly Place and Vic in Hercules The Animated Series. He also appeared on Muppets Tonight in episode 205. He also voiced Mr. Doozy in Mickey and the Roadster Racers, and he played Steve’s Manager in Chump Change, Ben Taylor in Lovewrecked and Mr. Ferguson in Youth in Revolt..

Willard’s daughter, Hope Mulbarger, said in a statement Saturday that her father died peacefully Friday night. The cause of his death has not been released.

“He kept moving, working and making us happy until the very end,” Mulbarger said. “We loved him so very much! We will miss him forever.”

Willard was rarely a leading man or even a major supporting character. He specialized in small, scene-stealing appearances.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Photo Credit Fox News

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Florida Attractions Like Top Golf and Madame Tussauds Are Opening Back Up — But How Are They Protecting Guests?

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com

There is a LOT of talk surrounding Florida’s theme parks re-opening.

World of Disney in Disney Springs

Although many parks are suspected to open in Phase Two of Florida’s re-opening plan, locations like Universal Orlando’s CityWalk have started phased re-openings. While there is no specific date for many of the major theme parks to welcome guests again, a few Florida attractions just announced they are opening their doors.

These attractions will be following new health and safety guidelines for both guests and employees. These locations will test out new safety protocols that could inform decisions of higher-traffic attractions.

Top Golf

Top Golf Orlando is open currently. When guests arrive, employees will meet them at the front stairs to explain new safety measures, like six-foot social distancing markers and a bay capacity limit of six people. If Top Golf reaches its capacity, guests must wait in their cars or a designated area until a text message is sent to them confirming their bay is ready. The check-in desk will have a safety barrier between guests and employees, and each of the hitting bays have protective dividers and 11 feet of space between them.

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Employees will have to participate in a health check before work, wear a mask at all times, wear gloves when then are handling food and beverages, and wash their hands frequently. Guests are not required to wear masks, but they are encouraged to do so.

©Top Golf Orlando

Guests are also not required to bring their own golf clubs as Top Golf will provide complimentary ones. Top Golf will disinfect clubs, golf balls, game screens, and other high-touch areas between each group. You can find more information about the procedures here!

Madame Tussauds

Currently, the wax hands experience is closed and interactive elements, like photo props, are being limited. However, the rest of the Madame Tussauds Orlando exhibit is open.

©Madame Tussauds Orlando

There will be directional markings to maintain distancing. Madame Tussauds is only accepting contactless forms of payment, including debit and credit cards.

©Madame Tussauds Orlando

You can find out all the information you need to know and plan your visit here!

SeaLife Aquarium

The SeaLife Orlando Aquarium is open, but the interactive tidepool and kids’ play area are both closed until further notice.

©Sea Life Orlando

There will be directional markings on the ground throughout the aquarium to remind guests to distance and SeaLife Orlando will only be accepting contactless forms of payment. You can find out more information and book tickets here!

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We will keep you updated on more news about theme parks and attractions opening in Florida!

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Happy Anniversary to Muppet*Vision 3D at Disney’s Hollywood Studios!

From our friends at disneyparks.disney.go.com

Today is a special one for Disney’s Hollywood Studios, as 29 years ago on this date, Muppet*Vision 3D was unveiled to the world! This is one of my favorite experiences at Disney’s Hollywood Studios – my family has quoted lines from it to one another for decades. (My personal go-to: Sam the Eagle says, “It’s a glorious three-hour finale,” and Kermit the Frog replies, “You got a minute and a half!”)

Muppet*Vision 3D is based on “The Muppet Show,” the television series created by legendary puppeteer Jim Henson that aired from 1976 to 1981. The attraction was a special collaboration between Jim Henson Productions and Walt Disney Imagineering, and is the final released film featuring Henson as the voice of Kermit.

The theater is a perfect replica of the Muppet Theater from the TV show, and the Muppets invite you on a tour of their laboratory to show off their new movie-making invention: Muppet*Vision 3D!

If you’re anything like me, you’re so excited to get into the theater and see the show, most times you visit the attraction you probably just zip down the entrance hallway as quickly as possible. However, that hallway is a veritable Muppet Treasure Island of hilarity, so on this special day I’m sharing a few tidbits you may have missed on your last visit:

Muppet*Vision 3D at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
  • Security for Muppet*Vision 3D World Headquarters is taking a little break. Apparently they’ll be back in five … but the key is under the mat if you just can’t wait that long.
Muppet*Vision 3D at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
  • The Muppet*Vision 3D World Headquarters Directory on the wall to your left is a study in comedic nomenclature, such as the Institute of Heckling & Browbeating with Statler and Waldorf as Curmudgeons in Chief.
Muppet*Vision 3D at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
  • There are four doors off the hallway featuring various departments within the Muppet Labs. My particular fave is the Department of Artificial Reality, which offers a subtle secondary message: This Is Not a Door (that’ll mess with your mind if you let it …)
Muppet*Vision 3D at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
  • There are photo portraits of 10 Muppets hanging on the walls as you walk up the hallway. Can you name them all?

I know right now we may all feel like we’ve been bolted to our seats like Statler and Waldorf, so hopefully you’ve enjoyed this anniversary salute to all Muppets, but mostly Muppet*Vision 3D!

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What’s This?? You Can Watch Disney’s 2019 Not-So-Spooky Spectacular Fireworks Whenever You Want!

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com

Well, well, well, what have we here? Another bit of Disney World entertainment?? Oooh, we’re really scared!!

Halfway to Halloween Takeover ©Disney

Yesterday marked the Halfway to Halloween point, and we got into the spooky spirit with LOTS of activities. We dressed up in our favorite costumes, sang along to “Grim Grinning Ghosts” with the Dapper Dans, got a first look at the new Haunted Mansion collection coming soon, and even added NEW mostly ghostly backgrounds on our home screens!

While we also gave you hot and cold running chills with the news of the Disney’s 2019 Not-So-Spooky Spectacular stream, you can still watch it on repeat HERE!

And, we recommend mixing up some terrifying treats to go along with it (especially those Jack Skellington cookies to honor our Bone Daddy host)!