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Disney Receives Four IAAPA Brass Ring Awards

Earlier this week, we shared that Disney was recognized during the Thea Awards and now, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has also awarded Disney with four Brass Ring Awards for immersive products and atmosphere entertainment. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge took three Brass Ring Awards for the “experiential merchandise items” that can Disney Receives Four IAAPA Brass Ring Awards

Disney Imagineer Nancy Seruto and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Honored with Thea Awards

The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has announced their latest recognitions, and they have awarded Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge with two Thea Awards for Outstanding Achievement. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge was given a Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement – New Park Land. TEA also awarded Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run with the award for Outstanding Achievement – Attraction. TEA Disney Imagineer Nancy Seruto and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Honored with Thea Awards

Magic Kingdom’s Early Morning Magic Receiving Royal Treatment for 70th Anniversary of ‘Cinderella’

In celebration of the 70th anniversary of the release of Disney’s animated version of Cinderella, Disney Early Morning Magic at Magic Kingdom is going to receive the royal treatment. Guests who reserve Disney Early Morning Magic at Magic Kingdom between February 11, 2020 and March 3, 2020, can enjoy early access to Prince Charming Regal Carousel Magic Kingdom’s Early Morning Magic Receiving Royal Treatment for 70th Anniversary of ‘Cinderella’

Disney Unveils New Poster for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Attraction

Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway is getting ready to open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in the Spring of 2020 and will invite guests to step through the movie screen where only “mouse rules apply” to join Mickey, Minnie, and their friends. Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway will transport guests into the “wacky and unpredictable world” of a Mickey Mouse cartoon Disney Unveils New Poster for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Attraction

Advance Dining Reservations Open for New Brunch Coming to Le Cellier at Epcot

Guests who attend the 2020 Epcot International Festival of the Arts from January 18 through February 23, 2020, can look forward to a new culinary experience from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday with brunch at Le Cellier in the Canada pavilion. This new brunch will feature a prix fixe menu that begins with assorted pastries Advance Dining Reservations Open for New Brunch Coming to Le Cellier at Epcot

Two Disney Cast Members Earn ‘Skipper of the Year’ at Magic Kingdom

Being a cast member on the Jungle Cruise attraction at Magic Kingdom requires that one has a witty way about them. Recently, Jay Friesner, an Attractions Host at Jungle Cruise, and Richard Reyes, a Food & Beverage Coordinator at Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen, each received nominations and were selected by their peers for exemplifying Two Disney Cast Members Earn ‘Skipper of the Year’ at Magic Kingdom

New ‘Frozen 2’ Experiences Coming to Epcot in Celebration of the Film’s Release Nov. 22

Guest visiting Epcot next week should know that there are some new experiences in store celebrating the release of Frozen 2 on November 22. At Royal Sommerhus located in the Norway pavilion at Epcot, guests can visit Anna and Elsa who will have new costumes that were inspired by Frozen 2. At The Fjording Shop New ‘Frozen 2’ Experiences Coming to Epcot in Celebration of the Film’s Release Nov. 22