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Disney’s Night of Joy to be Webcast

I will probably tune in, just to see a livestream from Walt Disney World.

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Tom Corless says Villains’ Sinister Soiree is “Well Worth $99.”

This one perplexes me. I understand why Tom sees value in the $100 per person event, however, I simply feel that $100 for the experiences in his review is really, really high. It will be interesting to see if a consensus forms around this “soiree” as time goes on.

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Disney announces upcoming “Frozen Fever” Short for 2015

Of course Disney is going to make more Frozen related things. I would have been surprised if they were not going to do this.

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Jingle Cruise to return to the Magic Kingdom for the holidays

I’m glad to see this return. In fact, I’d like if more rides got special Christmas makeovers.

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Star Wars Rebels Release Date Announced

Preview starting September 29th on tablets, with the actual debut on Disney XD on October 3.

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Ranking the Beer Available at Epcot

Important information from Scott Wurzel over at *TouringPlans*.

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Review of the Good Morning Breakfast with Goofy & His Pals at Four Seasons Resort Orlando

Mickey looks adorable in his little sweater vest. Of course, I am not sure I am ever going to want to spend $750 a night for a room at this hotel.

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Using Google Glass at Walt Disney World

I am not particularly interested in Google Glass, but this article on *TouringPlans* is kind of interesting. I never really thought about Google Glass would play at Disney World.

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Site preparation underway at Flamingo Crossings for new Marriott hotels

I would be all over a Marriott Springhill Suites just outside the Walt Disney World grounds.

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101 Dogs Walk the Green Carpet at First-Ever Disney Side Dog’s Day at Magic Kingdom Park

I am not even a huge dog person and *I* wish that I could have been there for this.

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Rocket Raccoon & Stitch by Billy Martin

This is pretty awesome.

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Epcot Planning Live Entertainment Changes in September

This is a huge bummer. I loved Off Kilter. I can understand that Disney wants to update its entertainment offerings, but I wish there was some way they could keep Off Kilter playing a few days a week.

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Vintage Walt Disney World: A Classic Game of Baseball

I wish the characters played afternoon baseball games. I would totally watch those.

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New Villains’ Sinister Soiree Added to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

These additional cost, “Premium Packages” are going to show up at all of the major Disney events. They are just too popular to pass up. This one includes:

> a preferred viewing area for the 8:15 p.m. “Mickey’s Boo-To-You Parade,” a preferred viewing spot for “Happy HalloWishes” fireworks extravaganza, as well as a special dessert party at Cinderella’s Royal Table, hosted by Lady Tremaine. The restaurant will be transformed into a villainous atmosphere, with a piano player and haunting solos from Cinderella’s evil step-mother. The dessert party will include over-the-top desserts and non-alcoholic beverages, plus an autograph card and a souvenir Maleficent Dragon cup.

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The Kick-Off Show from Villains Unleashed

Speaking of *Villains Unleashed*, you can see the opening performance from the event over at [Inside the Magic](http://www.insidethemagic.net/2014/08/villains-unleashed-brings-out-the-dark-side-of-disney-as-rare-characters-descend-upon-walt-disney-world-for-one-night-event/).

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WDW has another Negative Impression of Villian’s Unleashed

Here’s the summary:

> One would hope that with these changes – especially the new price tag, the new Villains Unleashed hard ticket party would be an enjoyable experience with Disney learning from the mistakes that were made a year earlier.

> Unfortunately that wasn’t the case and Disney grossly oversold the event making crowds unmanageable, merchandise and food selling out early in the night, and over three hour waits for character meet-and-greets during a five hour event. The situation was so bad that Disney was reportedly offering guests full refunds for the event at Guest Relations or offering guests tickets to this year’s Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party.

Ouch.

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Deb from AllEars.net Reviews the Villains Unleashed Event

She appears to *not* have been a fan. Some of the long lines associated with the character meet-n-greets is exactly the type thing I was afraid of. Unfortunately, I’m not sure how Disney can resolve this.

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Guardians of the Galaxy theme park characters appear for first time as Walt Disney World welcomes Marvel

Star-Lord and Gamora don’t look half bad. I think I would get a picture taken with them.

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American Film Institute Showcase permanently closing at the end of this week

Speaking of closings, it looks like Disney is clearing out more and more room at the Studios. I hope this means some announcements about updates are just around the corner.

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Sunrise Safari tour at Disney’s Animal Kingdom to be discontinued

This a bummer. I was hoping to try this one day.