{"id":4741,"date":"2018-06-28T11:19:57","date_gmt":"2018-06-28T16:19:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/?p=4741"},"modified":"2018-06-28T11:19:57","modified_gmt":"2018-06-28T16:19:57","slug":"disney-news-pixar-pier-open-not-so-scary-updates-halloween-on-the-high-seas-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/?p=4741","title":{"rendered":"Disney News: Pixar Pier Open, Not-So-Scary Updates, Halloween on the High Seas &#038; More"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/?attachment_id=4588\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4588\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4588\" src=\"http:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/dtnpct-300x87.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"87\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/dtnpct-300x87.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/dtnpct.jpg 558w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Here are some of the recent news stories that caught our eye from the various <a href=\"http:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/disney\">Disney Destinations<\/a> we represent.<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/?attachment_id=4742\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4742\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4742\" src=\"http:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/5c4ebcdc-ad81-48cd-b54f-c5a8caac7e3e-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/5c4ebcdc-ad81-48cd-b54f-c5a8caac7e3e-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/5c4ebcdc-ad81-48cd-b54f-c5a8caac7e3e-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/5c4ebcdc-ad81-48cd-b54f-c5a8caac7e3e.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pixar Pier Now Open to Guests at Disney California Adventure Park<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pixar Pier, the reimagined land along the shores of Paradise Bay in Disney California Adventure\u00ae Park, is now open! Here&#8217;s a look what\u2019s in store for you when you visit Pixar Pier!<\/p>\n<p>As Guests enter Pixar Pier, they\u2019ll pass under the dazzling marquee. On the right hand side, the new Lamplight Lounge is a stylish, fun place to hang out with the whole family. Lamplight Lounge serves a new menu of California casual gastro-pub cuisine that is playfully presented, along with unique signature cocktails.<\/p>\n<p>On the other side, Knick\u2019s Knacks offers an assortment of goodies and souvenirs based on Pixar film favorites.<\/p>\n<p>At Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats, you can enjoy cones and cups with tasty towering soft serve, available in chocolate, vanilla, and non-dairy lemon, as well as specialty treats like the Pixar Pier Parfait and the It\u2019s Snow-Capped Lemon.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/?attachment_id=4744\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4744\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4744\" src=\"http:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/6e7dc238-2607-4c5f-94ff-28f4faa1d4b1-300x254.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/6e7dc238-2607-4c5f-94ff-28f4faa1d4b1-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/6e7dc238-2607-4c5f-94ff-28f4faa1d4b1.jpg 613w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>At Incredibles Park, the inviting plaza features mid-century modern design aesthetics. Anchoring the area is the new Incredicoaster, a thrilling adventure with \u201cThe Incredibles!\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/?attachment_id=4745\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4745\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4745\" src=\"http:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/93d2b3e6-5684-47e8-8394-a042aa4881f7-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/93d2b3e6-5684-47e8-8394-a042aa4881f7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/93d2b3e6-5684-47e8-8394-a042aa4881f7.jpg 613w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Adjacent to Incredibles Park is Toy Story Boardwalk, a neighborhood that includes the popular Toy Story Mania!, with Jessie\u2019s Critter Carousel coming in 2019. And there&#8217;s some fabulous food spots, including Se\u00f1or Buzz Churros and Poultry Palace!<\/p>\n<p>The charming Pixar Promenade celebrates the heartwarming stories and beloved characters from all of Pixar\u2019s films. You can test your skills and win a prize at the Games of the Boardwalk, listen to music and meet favorite Pixar characters at the classic band-shell stage or take a spin around Pixar Pal-A-Round. And later this summer, you can discover the treasure trove of candies, souvenirs and trinkets at Bing Bong\u2019s Sweet Stuff.<\/p>\n<p>The fourth neighborhood in Pixar Pier is Inside Out Headquarters. The whimsical family-friendly Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind will debut in 2019!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/?attachment_id=4746\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4746\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4746\" src=\"http:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/5ae286e9-37f2-4014-b20e-4489a461c386-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/5ae286e9-37f2-4014-b20e-4489a461c386-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/5ae286e9-37f2-4014-b20e-4489a461c386-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/5ae286e9-37f2-4014-b20e-4489a461c386.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Located on the western end of the pier, the lush and colorful Inside Out Headquarters will be the future home of Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind! Making its Pixar Pier debut in 2019, this whimsical family-friendly attraction inspired by \u201cInside Out\u201d will be\u2014not surprisingly\u2014full of emotions.<\/p>\n<p>Also joining Pixar Pier in 2019 is Jessie\u2019s Critter Carousel. Inspired by Jessie\u2019s wilderness friends in the \u201cWoody\u2019s Roundup\u201d television show from \u201cToy Story 2,\u201d this reimagined attraction is a classic boardwalk carousel with a rootin\u2019 tootin\u2019 spin.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/?attachment_id=4747\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4747\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4747\" src=\"http:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/6d77528a-8196-40e4-9b61-99989a671f3c-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/6d77528a-8196-40e4-9b61-99989a671f3c-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/6d77528a-8196-40e4-9b61-99989a671f3c-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/6d77528a-8196-40e4-9b61-99989a671f3c-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/6d77528a-8196-40e4-9b61-99989a671f3c.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>New Spooky Experiences Coming to Mickey\u2019s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World Resort<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The most wonderfall time of the year is just around the corner, and this year you have yet another reason to join the fun during Mickey\u2019s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom\u00ae Park!<\/p>\n<p>Taking place select nights Aug. 17\u2013Oct. 31, 2018, Mickey\u2019s Not-So-Scary will add a few new twists and treats to this year&#8217;s event.<\/p>\n<p>The Mad Tea Party will take you for a colorful ride as new lighting and effects give a new spin on the night. Depending on the color of your costume, you may also transform under the new dancing lights. How cool is that?<\/p>\n<p>On Pirates of the Caribbean, new pirates invade experience, interacting with sailing Guests who will join the search for \u201cGunpowder Pete.\u201d Arrrgh!<\/p>\n<p>On Space Mountain, explorers will hurtle through deep space as a new soundtrack and special effects transform the adventure.<\/p>\n<p>Also new this year, Storybook Circus welcomes the Storybook Circus Disney Junior Jam, a dance party featuring favorite Disney Junior Characters, including Doc McStuffins!<\/p>\n<p>As always, dancing ghosts, the Headless Horseman, plus Mickey, Peter Pan and many more favorite characters return in the themed parade. The skies above come alive with a magical fireworks extravaganza and a spectacle that definitely goes bump in the night. Plus, the spellbinding \u201cHocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular\u201d castle show returns, as the Sanderson Sisters take \u201cstage fright\u201d to another level. And, there are plenty of sweets for all trick-or-treaters, even allergy-friendly options.<\/p>\n<p><em>Entertainment offerings subject to change without notice. Please choose costumes that are not obstructive or offensive. Admission to this event requires a separately priced ticket valid only during specific event dates and hours. Inclement weather conditions may also affect outdoor entertainment.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/?attachment_id=4748\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4748\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4748\" src=\"http:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/67b0af54-cdda-4e14-9916-cb8be0a267f9-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/67b0af54-cdda-4e14-9916-cb8be0a267f9-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/67b0af54-cdda-4e14-9916-cb8be0a267f9-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/67b0af54-cdda-4e14-9916-cb8be0a267f9.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Halloween on the High Seas Cruises Haunting Disney Ships this Fall<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Beginning in September, each Disney Cruise Line ship will be transformed into a ghoulish wonderland for another season of Halloween on the High Seas cruises, an extra-spooky celebration packed with haunted tricks and fun-filled treats for the whole family!<\/p>\n<p>During this frightfully fun event, you can join Mickey and friends for a spellbinding lineup of themed parties and festive entertainment, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mickey\u2019s Mouse-querade Party, a super-fun family costume party with games, dancing and lots of candy!<\/li>\n<li>A Nightmare Before Christmas \u2013 Sing and Scream, an interactive singalong movie experience followed by meet-and-greets with Jack and Sally.<\/li>\n<li>Haunted Stories of the Sea, where a mysterious sea captain tells campfire-style ghost stories on the upper deck beneath the eerie glow of the night sky.<\/li>\n<li>Halloween Isn\u2019t Just For Kids, a special celebration just for adults where the nighttime entertainment district becomes the setting for a costume contest and a Villainous Takeover on the dance floor.<\/li>\n<li>Plus, with costumed character greetings, special Halloween treats and a magical Pumpkin Tree that transforms throughout the cruise, the not-so-spooky memories are sure to stay with you for years to come.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are cruises sailing from both coasts this fall:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>From New York City: Disney Magic sails four- and seven-night Canada cruises and five- and six-night Bermuda cruises departing Sept. 20 to Oct. 29.<\/li>\n<li>From San Diego, California: Disney Wonder sails two-, four- and five-night Baja cruises, a seven-night Mexican Riviera cruise and a 14-night Panama Canal cruise departing Sept. 14 to Oct. 19.<\/li>\n<li>From Port Canaveral, Florida: Disney Fantasy sails seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises departing Sept. 1 to Oct. 27. Disney Dream sails three- and four-night Bahamian cruises departing Sept. 3 to Oct. 29.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/?attachment_id=4749\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4749\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4749\" src=\"http:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/1a258495-515b-4efa-86ee-e0448b5397bc-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/1a258495-515b-4efa-86ee-e0448b5397bc-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/1a258495-515b-4efa-86ee-e0448b5397bc-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/1a258495-515b-4efa-86ee-e0448b5397bc.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Celebrating the Fourth of July at Walt Disney World Resort<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Independence Day is just days away, and the parks at Walt Disney World\u00ae Resort will be celebrating our nation\u2019s birthday with some star-spangled salutes to America!<\/p>\n<p>If you are visiting during the 4th of July, here are some highlights of the special entertainment planned for that day:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Epcot\u00ae \u2013 On July 4, you can enjoy special evening concerts of great American songs by Voices of Liberty at 5:30 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the America Gardens Theatre. During the day, you can also meet Mickey and the gang in patriotic attire outside The American Adventure, and at 9 p.m. that night \u201cIllumiNations: Reflections of Earth\u201d joins the celebration with the addition of a heart-pounding, all-American grand finale!<\/li>\n<li>Magic Kingdom\u00ae Park \u2013 At 9:15 p.m. on both July 3 and 4, \u201cDisney\u2019s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky\u201d rockets into the air above \u2013 and all around \u2013 the park. Since this special, fireworks spectacular will be presented two nights in a row, you can start the celebration early. Each evening will also see special DJ parties hosted in Frontierland and Tomorrowland, where Guests can get a great view of the fireworks!<\/li>\n<li>Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios\u00ae \u2013 You can spend the Fourth celebrating one of the greatest icons of American popular culture at Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios with \u201cStar Wars: A Galactic Spectacular.\u201d This one-of-a-kind show blasts off at 10 p.m. with fireworks, lasers, projection effects and more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/?attachment_id=4750\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4750\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4750\" src=\"http:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/b1608426-a0b9-4e54-bda8-9a9d98d0e9d9-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/b1608426-a0b9-4e54-bda8-9a9d98d0e9d9-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/b1608426-a0b9-4e54-bda8-9a9d98d0e9d9-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/b1608426-a0b9-4e54-bda8-9a9d98d0e9d9.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Bus Times at Walt Disney World Resort Now Available in Newly Redesigned My Disney Experience App<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you have ever wondered when the next bus is going to arrive at your Disney Resort hotel, the answer will now be right at your fingertips.<\/p>\n<p>Disney has rolled out a brand new bus time feature in the My Disney Experience mobile app that enables you to spend less time waiting at the bus stop and more time getting ready for a fun-filled day in the parks. With this feature, you can quickly discover up-to-the-minute estimates for when the next buses will depart from your Disney Resort hotel and when you will complete your journey to their destination.<\/p>\n<p>The app regularly updates in real time to provide the most current estimates for buses heading to all four theme parks, two water parks and the Disney Springs\u00ae area. Guests can access the feature throughout their stay by tapping \u201cSee Bus Times\u201d when viewing an active Disney Resort hotel reservation associated with their account.<\/p>\n<p>You may also notice that this My Disney Experience update brings a new and improved design to the app, making it easier than ever for you to navigate and find what you&#8217;re looking for \u2013 from the new bus time feature and mobile food ordering service to adding tickets, booking FastPass+ selections and discovering key park offerings.<\/p>\n<p>This is just the most recent example of how Disney is using digital technology to make the Guest experience even more convenient. During the past year alone, they have added app features that allow Guests to view room charges, keep track of Disney dining plan usage, check in online to start their vacation even faster, use their mobile devices as a digital key (now available at Disney\u2019s Wilderness Lodge and coming soon to additional Disney Resort hotels) and more.<\/p>\n<p>You can explore all that\u2019s new in My Disney Experience by updating to the current version of the app, now available in the Apple Store for iOS devices and Google Play for Android devices.<\/p>\n<p>And there\u2019s more coming soon! The tech teams are constantly exploring and innovating new enhancements to My Disney Experience as it continues to grow and evolve, so be sure to stay tuned for the latest updates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are some of the recent news stories that caught our eye from the various Disney Destinations we represent.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[494,511,508,507],"tags":[180,79,80,94,127,141,284,98,287,230,257,790,810,32],"class_list":["post-4741","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-disney","category-disney-cruise-line","category-disneyland","category-walt-disney-world","tag-disney-california-adventure","tag-disney-cruise-line","tag-disney-dream","tag-disney-fantasy","tag-disney-magic","tag-disney-wonder","tag-disneys-hollywood-studios","tag-epcot","tag-halloween-on-the-high-seas","tag-magic-kingdom","tag-mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party","tag-my-disney-experience","tag-pixar-pier","tag-walt-disney-world"],"fifu_image_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4741","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=4741"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4741\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4751,"href":"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4741\/revisions\/4751"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4741"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=4741"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=4741"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}