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