Why Disney totally missed the mark with MagicBand+ Disney's new MagicBand+ is now available for use at Walt Disney World. What does it do? How do you set it up? Did it miss the mark? Is it worth buying MagicBand+? We take a first look at Disney's newest guest technology with our early thoughts on whether it's a hit or miss. Listen to The Disney Travel News Podcast MagicBand+ Should Have Been a Disney Smart Watch
MagicBand+ is Here Is it worth the money? You can now get a brand new Disney MagicBand+ for your Walt Disney World vacation. While MagicBand+ is an incremental upgrade over the MagicBand, it doesn't really do much. We believe Disney really missed the mark here in not creating a true Disney smart watch. This would give the time and more enhanced and valuable features including integration with Hey Disney and more. Could you imagine walking the parks and asking your MagicBand Watch "Hey Disney, how long is the wait for Space Mountain right now?" Now that would be something worth paying for. Is the MagicBand+ worth getting? Is it worth the upgrade from MagicBand 2? Decide for yourself. MagicBand+ does the same things as Disney's MagicBand:
How to set-up a new MagicBand+ and link it to your Disney account
How to manage multiple MagicBand+ units from one Disney account
How to Customize your MagicBand+
The Red Trolley Car is Back on the Rails at Disney California Adventure Park It's the small things and the tiny details that hold some of the best Disney magic for those who care about Walt Disney and park history. This summer, you can ride the trolley and enjoy views of Buena Vista Street, Carthay Circle Restaurant, Hollywood Boulevard and Sunset Boulevard while learning about Walt Disney's journey as he arrived in Hollywood. If you like Walt stories and fun facts, you will love this one. Here's a fun fact, number 623 on the trolley stands for June 1923 when Walt first came to California. Number 717 stands for July 17, which was the opening day of Disneyland. Contact us at 1923 Main Street Thank you for listening to the Disney Travel News Podcast at 1923MainStreet.com. We try to bring 15 minutes of Disney magic every week. As always, we love to get feedback and questions from our listeners and to hear your suggestions and ideas that we can include in future episodes. Please be sure to follow along on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook. Your Source for the Latest Disney Travel News If you would like to help support the show, please share 1923 Main Street with your friends and on social media. We very much appreciate the support! Shop Disney Be sure to visit our online shop for a wide selection of 1923 Main Street merchandise, plus original Disney-inspired t-shirts and more. Thank you for listening and have a magical day! Mike Belobradic and Amelia Belobradic
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Fun Facts About Disney Dole Whip
Dole Whip is a classic Disney vacation treat and now its getting its own annual Disney celebration. Learn more about the new Dole Whip concoctions, plus fun facts about Dole Whip you might not know. This and more Disney travel news.
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Dole Whip is a soft-serve dairy free and gluten free frozen dessert created by the Dole Food Company in 1984
Since 2013 it has been fully vegan. It first appeared as an attraction in the Disneyland Enchanted Tiki Room. According to the official Dole website, a 2/3 cup serving of Dole Whip contains 110 calories and 25-27 carbs (depending on the flavor). Remember, the make-at-home Dole Whip recipe that Disney published in 2020 during lockdown is not the real Dole Whip recipe. The real one is made with powder from Dole, plus water and the machine that combines the two into frozen goodness. Dole Whip used to be somewhat exclusive and very much a Disney thing to many people, but that's now changed and you can get official Dole Whip in more and more places outside of Disney Parks -- including our local movie theatre in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. Dole Whip Day is officially July 21, but the Dole Whip flavor extravaganza will continue through July 24. Going forward Disney plans to hold Dole Whip Day on the third Thursday in July – so if you want to plan your WDW vacation around Dole Whip, you now know which dates to book. Walt Disney World Resort Magic Kingdom Park Aloha Isle (Located in Adventureland)
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Tamu Tamu
EPCOT Refreshment Outpost (Available through November 19)
Disney Springs Swirls on the Water
Disney Resort Hotels Disney’s Contemporary Resort Contempo Café (Available July 21 through August 20; Mobile Order available)
Good’s Foods to Go (Mobile Order available)
Pineapple Lanai
Disneyland Resort Disneyland Park The Tropical Hideaway (Located in Adventureland; Mobile Order available)
Tangaroa Terrace Tropical Bar & Grill (Mobile order available)
Disney’s Vero Beach Resort
Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa Little ‘Opihi’s
Disney Cruise Line Indulge in DOLE Whip at the following locations across the Disney Cruise Line fleet:
In other Disney travel news this week...
Contact us at 1923 Main Street Thank you for listening to the Disney Travel News Podcast at 1923MainStreet.com. We try to bring 15 minutes of Disney magic every week. As always, we love to get feedback and questions from our listeners and to hear your suggestions and ideas that we can include in future episodes. Please be sure to follow along on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook. Your Source for the Latest Disney Travel News If you would like to help support the show, please share 1923 Main Street with your friends and on social media. We very much appreciate the support! Shop Disney Be sure to visit our online shop for a wide selection of 1923 Main Street merchandise, plus original Disney-inspired t-shirts and more. Thank you for listening and have a magical day! Mike Belobradic and Amelia Belobradic Plus a new dance party is coming to Disney Springs and Downtown Disney
Three very popular Walt Disney World character dining meals are coming back and hugs are included. Find out when they'll be back in this week's episode of the Disney Travel News Podcast, your 15 minutes of Disney magic.
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You've Been Asking for it and Now More Character Dining is Returning to Walt Disney World
If you want a character hug with your Disney meal, you're in luck as several Walt Disney World character-dining experiences are getting ready to bring the characters back. Here's what we know about which restaurants are bringing back characters and when they're reopening. Crystal Palace, Magic Kingdom Park On September 20, 2022, your favorite characters from the Hundred Acre Wood will be back at The Crystal Palace: A Buffet with Characters featuring Winnie the Pooh and Friends. This greenhouse-inspired restaurant is located just off of Main Street U.S.A. near the hub and features dishes like Carved Prime Rib, Seasonal Ravioli, and Peel & Eat Shrimp. 'Ohana Character Breakfast, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort The ‘Ohana Best Friends Breakfast featuring Lilo and Stitch is a worthwhile breakfast experience and it's scheduled to return on September 27, 2022. According to Disney, you'll be able to once again get some hugs while you feast on dishes like the Pineapple Coconut Breakfast Bread and Mickey Waffles and sip on the iconic Lilikoi Juice and Moana Smoothie. Cape May Café, Disney’s Beach Club Resort Cape May Café, a New-England inspired dining room, is an all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet and it will be back with characters on October 4, 2022 for the Cape May Café Minnie’s Beach Bash Breakfast. In the past, this one has featured Minnie, Goofy and more friends and is a fun way to start the day. There's lot of great food from which to choose, including Salted Caramel Beach Buns and of course Mickey and Minnie Waffles. Zombies 3 is coming soon and Disney is celebrating with a Zom Beatz Bash at Downtown Disney and Disney Springs Disney loves a good party and this summer's theme is the ZOM-BEATZ BASH. This a dance filled event will feature music from the Disney Channel movies ZOMBIES, ZOMBIES 2 and ZOMBIES 3, with a premiere date of July 15 on Disney+ and August 12 on Disney Channel. ZOM-BEATZ BASH is a 20-minute DJ-hosted stage show event for guests of all ages to try out some zombie dance moves, sing-along to favorite songs or snap a pic at the ZOMBIES 3 photo wall. Parties will take place at both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World.
Thor Love and Thunder at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Jane Foster at Avengers Campus For a limited time, Jane Foster will roam the grounds of Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure park, encountering recruits and occasionally challenging others to test their worthiness with the mythical hammer, Mjolnir. Thor-inspired Treats The Ganachery at Disney Springs, Walt Disney World is where you can try Mighty Thor’s Hammer (a Chocolate Mjolnir). This special dessert is available July 1-31 while supplies last (limit two per person). If you are looking for a worthy beverage holder, look no further than Mighty Thor’s Hammer Novelty, available starting July 8 in Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure Park. The hammer opens on top to hold a contour bottle or cup and includes choice of bottled beverage at time of purchase. This offer is while supplies last and there is a limit of two (2) per person, per transaction. No Discounts Apply. This novelty will be sold at Shawarma Palace, Shawarma Palace Too (novelty available via mobile order as well) and at the outdoor vending cart at the entrance to Avengers Campus near Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! Unboxing the latest Thor merchandise with the stars of ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Even Spider-Bots can join in the celebration with a new Thor Tactical Upgrade, available at WEB Suppliers in Disney California Adventure park. The Spider-Bot armor plating upgrade equips your Spider-Bot with its very own uru-powered Mjolnir and intensifies its high-velocity attacks by summoning the power of thunder. Contact us at 1923 Main Street Thank you for listening to the Disney Travel News Podcast at 1923MainStreet.com. We try to bring 15 minutes of Disney magic every week. As always, we love to get feedback and questions from our listeners and to hear your suggestions and ideas that we can include in future episodes. Please be sure to follow along on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook. Your Source for the Latest Disney Travel News If you would like to help support the show, please share 1923 Main Street with your friends and on social media. We very much appreciate the support! Shop Disney Be sure to visit our online shop for a wide selection of 1923 Main Street merchandise, plus original Disney-inspired t-shirts and more. Thank you for listening and have a magical day! Mike Belobradic and Amelia Belobradic |
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