Important: Changes to the Disney Disability Pass at Disney Parks

A new program is coming to Disney Parks for guests and families with disabilities on October 9, 2013. More details about the new Disability Access Service (DAS) Card program are coming soon but until then, here is some information via Disney Parks:

We would like to share an upcoming change in the Guest Assistance Card.  Disney has an unwavering commitment to making our experiences accessible to all Guests.  After careful consideration, we will be replacing the Guest Assistance Card with the new Disability Access Service Card on Oct. 9 to create a more consistent experience for all our Guests while providing accommodations for Guests with disabilities. Until Oct. 9, we will continue to use Guest Assistance Cards. We look forward to sharing more information about the Disability Access Service Card as we get closer to implementation.

Frequently Asked Questions:

 How will the new Disney program work?

The Disability Access Service Card will offer Guests a return time for an attraction based on the current wait time. Guest Assistance Cards will continue to be in effect until Oct. 9. We look forward to sharing more information as we get closer to implementation.

Did Disney receive assistance in developing the Disability Access Service Card?
Yes, Disney is engaging disability groups, and Autism Speaks was instrumental in providing feedback as we developed this new process.

Why is Disney making these changes?
Given the increasing volume of requests Disney receives for special access to our attractions, we are changing our process beginning Oct. 9 so that it creates a more consistent experience for all our Guests while providing accommodations for Guests with disabilities.

Who will be eligible for a Disability Access Service Card?
Our goal is to accommodate Guests who aren't able to wait in a conventional queue environment due to a disability (including non-apparent disabilities). 

Will Guests on wish trips also use Disability Access Service Cards?
No. Guests who are visiting through wish-granting organizations will have access through a separate program.

What should Guests do if they have concerns? 
Guests should contact Guest Relations to discuss their assistance needs.

Disney Junior Channel comes to DIRECTV Customers

We are so happy to share this news with you! For those of you with DIRECTV (like Jessica) we've been missing out on the new Disney Junior Channel - TERRIBLY! So to hear that starting today we will get 24 hours of Disney Junior programming goodness is exciting news! More Doc McStuffins and even more Jake and the Never Land Pirates! Whoo-Hoo! Now if you'll excuse us, we've got to go watch Disney Junior, the Aristocats is on!

DISNEY JUNIOR WILL LAUNCH SATURDAY, JULY 14, TO MILLIONS OF

DIRECTV CUSTOMERS NATIONWIDE

DIRECTV and Disney have reached a new agreement to add Disney Junior, a 24- hour channel expressly for kids age 2-7 and their parents/caregivers, to DIRECTV’s programming lineup beginning tomorrow on channel 289. Disney Junior launched in 2011 as a daytime programming block on Disney Channel and expanded to a 24/7 channel in 2012. It is one of the most sought-after channels by DIRECTV customers and will be permanently added to their programming options as a basic channel.

Disney Junior's animated and live action programming blends Disney's unparalleled storytelling and beloved characters with learning components, including early math and language skills, as well as healthy eating and lifestyles, with an emphasis on social and emotional development. The original series include “Jake and the Never Land Pirates,” "Doc McStuffins," “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse,” "A Poem Is…," "Handy Manny," “Little Einsteins” and “Special Agent Oso.” Disney Junior also airs Walt Disney Studios’ and Pixar’s classic and contemporary animated films, as well as Disney’s many non-theatrical sequels so popular with children and parents.

“When it comes to children and families, nobody has the tremendous programming to compare with Disney,” said Derek Chang, executive vice president of Content Strategy and Development for DIRECTV. “Our customers have been clamoring for us to add Disney Junior since they first heard about the concept, and DIRECTV is happy to place our trust in Disney as a partner in building this exciting new family service.”

“We are pleased to reach this agreement with DIRECTV to provide Disney Junior’s high quality, valuable and family-friendly programming to their customers,” said David Preschlack, executive vice president, Disney & ESPN Affiliate Sales and Marketing. “We know parents are passionate about having top quality television options for their families, and now millions will be able to watch outstanding preschool programming on a 24/7 channel unlike any other on television.”

With the addition of DIRECTV, the 24 hour Disney Junior channel has distribution agreements that cover approximately 55 million US households.

           

Disney Media Networks’ flagship Disney Channel is fast becoming the most popular programming service among DIRECTV homes. The number of children viewers aged 2 through 11 has surged more than 19 percent in the past year alone, and total viewership has increased 15 percent during those same 12 months. Disney Junior will now take a place in the DIRECTV channel guide directly adjacent to Disney Channel at channel #289.

The Avengers Discount Code for your Family Heroes at El Capitan Theatre

Want to take your Mom to see The Avengers this weekend for Mother's Day?

Or maybe you've been planning to take your Dad on Father's Day weekend?

Here's a special Family Heroes coupon valid on 
Mother’s Day May 13 
AND 
Father’s Day June 17 
at the El Capitan in Hollywood, CA for “THE AVENGERS.” 
  When you print out and bring the coupon (below) to the box office on those 2 days ONLY, General Admission is $12 (a $4 savings). 

With the movie — and only at the El Capitan Theatre -- guests can also take a look into the collection of Stan Lee, legendary writer of Marvel Comics. This exclusive display includes rare comic books, including “Tales of Astonish” -- the very first appearance of Iron Man, original helmets of Thor and Loki from the film production of “Thor,” a statue of the Iron Man suit from “Iron Man 2,” mini busts of Marvel characters from Bowen Designs, and an array of action figures Lee has acquired throughout his storied career. Guests can also take their picture with the Tony Stark wax figure from Madame Tussauds Hollywood. 

Disney Store Grand Opening at Glendale Galleria

You're Invited to Disney Store 
Grand Opening at Glendale Galleria

Sunday, April 29, 2012

Disney Store at Glendale Galleria

Level One near the Food Court

2227 Glendale Galleria

Glendale, CA 91210

 11:00 a.m.

Disney Store Opening Ceremony and one lucky Make-A-Wish child "Unlocks Imagination" 

(FREE kids Mickey Ears to the first 500 Guests.)

12 p.m.  - 4p.m. 

Meet and Greet with Rapunzel and Flynn Ryder, Belle and Beast in the mall's center court. 

*Don't forget to bring your camera!*

(Characters alternate every 30 minutes. Character appearances are subject to change or cancellation without notice.)

On Sunday April 29th Disney Store will also celebrate World Wish Day, a global celebration of the day that sparked a global wish-granting movement by Make-A-Wish, in conjunction with the grand opening of the Glendale Galleria store. Disney Store will make a $50,000 donation in honor of World Wish Day and will also donate $1 for every Jiminy Cricket Make-A-Wish Vinylmation figure sold, up to $15,000. In addition, Disney Store will donate 10 percent of the grand opening day's sales to Make A-Wish in the United States.

Disney Store Grand Opening at Valencia Town Center

You're Invited

 to DISNEY STORE 

Grand Opening at Valencia Town Center!

Saturday, April 14, 2012

at Valencia Town Center

24201 West Valencia Blvd. Space #2435

Valencia, CA 91355

*Opening Ceremony at 10 am*

**Free gift to the first 500 Guests**

Meet Buzz Lightyear, Woody & Jessie on Level Two, at the Patios in the Children's Wing from 12-4pm

*10% of total sales from the grand opening day will be donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation to help grant wishes for local kids. 

For more information go to www.DisneyStore.com

MAGIC IS BACK!

Disney's Maleficent Starring Angelina Jolie in theaters March 14

Just Announced:

Disney's Maleficent Starring Angelina Jolie in theaters March 14

"The Walt Disney Studios has announced a U.S. release date of March 14, 2014, for Maleficent, starring Angelina Jolie in the title role as Disney’s ultimate villain. The live-action film explores the origins of the evil fairy Maleficent and what led her to curse Princess Aurora in Disney’s animated classic Sleeping Beauty." 

"Leading a team of visionary filmmakers known for creating and transporting audiences to new and exciting worlds, Academy Award®-winning production designer Robert Stromberg (Avatar, Disney’s Alice in Wonderland and Oz The Great and Powerful) will direct with a script by Linda Woolverton (Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, and Alice in Wonderland). Maleficent is produced by Joe Roth (Disney’s Alice in Wonderland and Oz The Great and Powerful)."

Do you think Angelina will make a good Maleficent? Who would you like to see play Princess Aurora? Will True Love's Kiss be enough to awaken the Princess from the spell that Angelina will curse her with?

Win a Trip To Rapunzel's Royal Celebration In London from Disney

Disney.Com is inviting fans to participate in the 

"My Princess Moment - The Story Begins With You" 

online video upload contest. Contest entrants may submit a home video to compete to win the ultimate Grand Prize - a trip to Kensington Palace in London on Oct. 2 to welcome Rapunzel into the Disney Princess Royal Court (to be eligible, participants MUST enter by Sept. 12).  Every fair maiden in the land 12 and under (with parent's permission) can enter by making a video, and uploading it to

Disney.com/PrincessMoment.com
Official Rules

Simply go to princessmoment.disney.go.com and download a sound clip, make a 45 second video and spread the magic.Examples of videos may include your child singing their favorite song by a Disney Princess, recreating a scene from their favorite Disney Princess movie, dressing up in royal Princess attire, or performing a magical dance.

You and your family could be chosen to be there when Disney welcomes Rapunzel as the 10th Disney Princess at a high-profile, star-studded celebration, to take place in front of a global audience on Oct. 2, 2011. Little Princesses from all across the globe will watch Rapunzel welcomed into the Royal Court by Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Mulan, Pocahontas, Snow White and Tiana. Kensington Palace, London, UK was chosen by Disney as the perfect location for this magical ceremony of a Disney Princess, as it has been the home of many real life princesses over the centuries.

For full contest rules, prize information and details for how to enter, please visit:

Disney.com/PrincessMoment

Good Luck to all of the Princesses who enter, you're all royalty to us!

The Princess featured here as Snow White is Kaia, age 4 one of the Disney Sisters' daughters (Jessica's).

Rapunzel Graphic shown above is used by DisneySisters.com with permission by Disney.

No compensation was received for this post.

Disney Faires Online At PixieHollow.com

You can invite Tinker Bell and her pals at Pixie Hollow into your home with the click of your mouse (pun intended). Disney online makes it easy this summer to entertain your kids safely online.





My favorite part about Disney Online is there is not gaming system required. Anywhere you have access to the internet, you can play in PixieHollow.com Going to grandparents? Going on a trip? You can play with your fairy when you arrive at your destination. She's always just a click away.....
Go ahead what are you waiting for?

Create your own Fairy and Fly

Lemonade Mouth Signing

Meet, Greet & get Autographs from the cast of the new hit Disney Original Movie
LEMONADE MOUTH.

Now's your chance to come face-to-face with all of your favorite stars from the "Lemonade Mouth." It's all happening tomorrow, May 2nd 2011 in DOWNTOWN DISNEY at STUDIO 365. They will sign your CD of the Soundtrack & then have a Q & A hosted by Ernie D of RADIO DISNEY.

Find out more about this Rockin' Event & how you can be be apart of it on the DISNEY SITE.

*Don't forget the Live Chat with Lemonade Mouth on May 7th on Disney Channel.

From Disney.Com:

About "Lemonade Mouth"

"Lemonade Mouth" is a dynamic movie for kids, tweens and families in which music intersects with themes of communication, personal development and empowerment. Central to the story are five teenagers who are profoundly changed when a music teacher motivates them to throw "what-ifs" out the window, pursue their true passion, form a band and ultimately, seize the opportunity to express their unique selves despite lack of support from the school administration. 

Minnie's Masquerade Invitation

The DISNEY STORE is having another Party. The last EVENT was awesome! This Friday and Saturday (April 8th & 9th) at your local Disney Store they are having a Masquerade Ball for Minnie Mouse to celebrate the premiere of Minnie's Masquerade on DISNEY JUNIOR, April 11th. There will be special events and activities for your little mouse. You know that this Disney Sister will be there & I hope that you will too! See you real soon Mouseketeers!

*And have you heard news... The Disney Store just opened 2 new stores in CANADA. Rapuzel & Flynn Rider, along with other celebrities were there to celebrate! Awesome. For more photos visit the FACEBOOK page.*

What's New at Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure?

The big day is June 11th!
Everyone at Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure have been busy preparing for thier biggest Summer Show...

World of Color

Would you like to know more about the plans for expanding Disney’s California Adventure? Here’s a fun, interactive site that you and your kids will enjoy. There are some great details – like the clock on the desktop that keeps real time. (It may take a minute to load) http://www.disneyscaliforniaadventure.com/

I'll be sharing more pictures and comments once my family and I see the show. Going to see the show? Leave a comment and let me know what you and your family think!

Disney's Newest Princess



Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen from The Princess and the Frog are coming to Disneyland. To meet and greet the Royal couple, check the Times Guide when you arrive at Disneyland Park

Click here to read about Tiana's Showboat Jubilee!!!

~Special Offer for Annual Passholders~

Visit Disneyland before November 22 and receive a free movie ticket voucher to see

Walt Disney Pictures

The Princess and the Frog

at a participating theater near you only between 12/11/09 and 12/31/09.

Food and Wine Festival Ala Disney

The Fourth Annual Food & Wine Festival at Disney's Callifornia Adventure
is in full swing and continues through June 7th.

This years' 45-day "World Celebration" spotlights the flavors, people, cultures and traditions from around the world.

This unique event is not something I'd expect at any Disney Resort and pleasantly caught me off guard.

California Adventure had me at "hello" the minute I heard I could get a Margarita from Mickey there. Add a Food & Wine Festival... "Mama Like!"

This is my first year visiting the park during the Festival to enjoy the all the activities (drink, drank, drunk) giggle~

This would make a perfect "Girl's Night Out", or "Date Night". If you have a pass it is an absolute "Disney Must Do". So go ahead get a sitter and head on over to California Adventure's Food & Wine Festival-

Tell them HappyHourMom sent you~