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New Nighttime Fireworks Spectacular to Replace ‘IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth’

The Disney Parks Blog has just announced that ‘IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth‘ is set to end its nearly 20-year run in the second half of 2019. The Live Entertainment team is already working on the new show that will debut immediately following the conclusion of ‘IllumiNations,’ similar to when ‘Wishes’ ended and Happily Ever After New Nighttime Fireworks Spectacular to Replace ‘IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth’

Limited-Time Halloween Cocktails at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar

  For a limited-time at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar in Disney Springs guests can enjoy special Halloween themed cocktails. The limited-time drinks include the Forbidden Apple, the Autumn Smash, and the Poison-less Apple mocktail. Unfortunately, the dates that these concoctions will be served wasn’t listed. When Disney does release these dates we will update this Limited-Time Halloween Cocktails at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar

Disney Extends Armed Forces Salute Ticket Discounts to DoD Civilians, Contractors

Until now, the Disney Armed Forces Salute Ticket Discounts were made available only to military members. However, the Walt Disney World Resort has recently announced that Department of Defense Civil Service workers and Contractors are eligible for the salute and ticket discounts. This temporary expansion of the discount is being referred to as a “test Disney Extends Armed Forces Salute Ticket Discounts to DoD Civilians, Contractors

Date Set for European Regulators to Approve Disney and Fox Deal

According to The Hollywood Reporter, October 19 has been set as the deadline for European antitrust regulators to determine whether they will approve The Walt Disney Company’s planned acquisition of 21st Century Fox. In June, Disney offered to acquire 21st Century Fox for $71.3 billion dollars. The European Commission will either approve of the deal Date Set for European Regulators to Approve Disney and Fox Deal

Brand New Official Movie Trailer Released for ‘Mary Poppins Returns’

In Disney’s Mary Poppins Returns, Mary Poppins comes back to The Banks’ home help the next generation of the family find the magic and wonder that’s missing in their lives after a loss. Emily Blunt stars as the practically-perfect nanny with unique magical skills who can turn any ordinary task into an unforgettable, fantastic adventure Brand New Official Movie Trailer Released for ‘Mary Poppins Returns’

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line to End Its In-Room Babysitting Service

Royal Caribbean has announced that as of September 30th, they will no longer offer Sitters at Sea, their in-stateroom babysitting service. According to a statement from the cruise line, they are ending the program because they have been “unable to consistently guarantee this service on every sailing.” The Adventure Ocean and Royal Babies & Tots Royal Caribbean Cruise Line to End Its In-Room Babysitting Service

Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort to Remain Closed Through at Least September 18

UPDATE: Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort will be closed through at least Wednesday, September 19. As Hurricane Florence continues to affect the east coast of the United States, Disney has announced that their Hilton Head Island Resort will remain closed until at least Tuesday, September 18. Teams will be assessing any property damage and providing Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort to Remain Closed Through at Least September 18