This Week at TouringPlans – August 18, 2019

Welcome to your one-stop shop for our news from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, Universal Orlando, and more.

Walt Disney World News of the Week

• John shows us the latest Disney deals from Priceline.
• Here are some Walt Disney World attractions that are great learning opportunities.
• The Magic Kingdom paving stone demolition is now well underway.
• Disney World is now offering a mid-day entry ticket.
• Here are 125 things to do near Walt Disney World without going into a theme park.
• Wolfgang Puck will be visiting Disney World next week.
• The moderate resort restaurants have some great dining values.
• The College GameDay crew will be at Magic Kingdom for college football kickoff.
• More WDW resort quick service restaurants are now offering mobile order.
• We have a video tour of Port Orleans Riverside.
• Try these tips for finding restaurant information about Walt Disney World.
• Bongos at Disney Springs is now permanently closed.
• Check out what’s happening with Epcot construction.
• Wine Bar George is offering a champagne tasting.
• The Coca-Cola app can help make your WDW and Universal drink experience better.
• There are new EXTREME shakes at the Plaza restaurant.
• The original date palm has been removed from Living with the Land.
• The new TRON coaster continues to grow.
• This is everything you need to know about Soarin’.
• The Fort Wilderness horses are getting a fancy new home.

Disneyland News of the Week

• Here’s a preview of the art at Oogie Boogie Bash.
• Take a sneak peak at World of Color – Villainous.
• Go on a video tour of the Grand Californian resort.
• There are late night prices at Tortilla Jo’s.

Universal Florida News of the Week

• Brian takes us on a tour of Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes.

Fun Stuff!

• Derek’s SATURDAY SIX looks at LEGOs with Disney and Universal connections.

Merchandise

• These Pooh plush are perfect for cuddling.
• There’s more rainbow merchandise in for sale in the parks.
• Keep kids entertained with an Epcot passport.
• Pet placemats are fun for Fido.
• Mickey and Minnie Ponchos will brighten a rainy day.
• This game is Perfection.
• We are all aboard for this Disney train LEGO set.
• Haunted Mansion designer ears are available now.
• You and Minnie can match in floral dresses.
• Set your table with Disney dishes.
• The Haunted Mansion Wishables are scary cute.

Halloween!

LOTS of Halloween news this week – and more to come next week.

• There’s a new Halloween Party ticket option, the Party Pass!
• The merchandise for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party shows lots of Hocus Pocus.
• New Halloween trading pins for 2019.
• There will be spook-tacular treats at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party.
• The PhotoPass options for MNSSHP are scary great.
• These hats and headbands are ready for Halloween.
• It’s Halloween snack time.
• There are SO MANY TREATS at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party this year.
• These Halloween backpacks are a real treat.
• The Magic Kingdom is now decorated for Halloween.
• Nightmare Before Christmas tees and sweatshirts are now in the parks.
• Special Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Card released.
• There are now Nightmare Before Christmas ornaments.
• Nightmare Before Christmas ears and hats are now in stock.
• Halloween housewares adds some spice to your decor.

The Week Ahead

If you’re planning to the visit to the parks soon, here’s what’s going on this week.

• The week ahead at Walt Disney World
• The week ahead at Disneyland
• The week ahead at Universal Orlando
• The week ahead on Disney Cruise Line

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