Disney News, Discussion & an Element of Fun - 2022 Edition

[rangerxenos]

Here's my list:
Gideon's (of course)
Jack-Jack's Num Num cookie
Carrot Cake cookie
Gingerbread salted caramel cookie (Karamell Kuche)
Salted caramel pretzel cookie (Karamell Kuche)
Wookie cookie
Triple Chocolate Chip cookie (Kringla)
50th Celebration Ice Cream cookie sandwich (Dino Bites)
Peanut Butter cookie pie (Main St. Confectionary)
Smore's cookie (AoA)
Magic cookie bar (Roaring Fork)

(and that's just the cookie list!) Anything I'm missing?

OMG, you had me at Salted Caramel Pretzel cookie! I assume this one is always available?

 

[mrsap]

Good Morning All!!

 

[rangerxenos]

Good Morning!

 

[mickey916]

OMG, you had me at Salted Caramel Pretzel cookie! I assume this one is always available?

I hope so! We haven't been since 2010 so every item on this list is new to me....I'm happy to do some research and report back in a few weeks!

 

[sherlockmiles]

I hope so! We haven't been since 2010 so every item on this list is new to me....I'm happy to do some research and report back in a few weeks!

LOL - way to take the tough assignments.

 

[Lsdolphin]

That's not a new perk. They've had the 10% off at select locations for at least as long as I've had the card. The list is quite limited, and outdated since ESPN Club is still on it.

Hmmm, you know i did wonder about that especially since I remember a few years ago they had a 20% off offer for a limited time...but I still think AP benefits are shrinking....

 

[Lsdolphin]

They have some really cute water toys on Shop Disney...I love the Little Mermaid” splash pad.

 

[Madteaparty001]

Hmmm, you know i did wonder about that especially since I remember a few years ago they had a 20% off offer for a limited time...but I still think AP benefits are shrinking....

The Disney Visa was always a 10% vs. the AP's 20%, the big difference was AP's (along with DVC members and Florida residents) were eligible to purchase Tables in Wonderland which covered a much larger variety of dining options. TiW is currently not available but may return with the Dining Plan.

 

[Lsdolphin]

The Disney Visa was always a 10% vs. the AP's 20%, the big difference was AP's (along with DVC members and Florida residents) were eligible to purchase Tables in Wonderland which covered a much larger variety of dining options. TiW is currently not available but may return with the Dining Plan.

I was just referring to the restaurant discount which for AP is the 10% and merchandise 20%

 

[mrsap]

Operating hours get a boost in late March and into early April at Walt Disney World's theme parks

At Disney's Animal Kingdom, 9am openings have moved to 7:30am, and the 7pm closures have been extended to 8:30pm.

Disney's Hollywood Studios gains an extra 30 minutes in the morning with openinsg moved to 8:30am.

At EPCOT, the 8:30am openings continue through at least April 2.

Finally, at Magic Kingdom, an extra two hours has been added at the end of the day for an 11pm close.

In addition to the extension to the park hours, the latest Walt Disney World calendar now has operating hours available through May 25 2022.

 

[Madteaparty001]

I was just referring to the restaurant discount which for AP is the 10% and merchandise 20%

You're right, I was mixing up the TiW 20% discount with AP.

 

[FanforDisney]

That's not a new perk. They've had the 10% off at select locations for at least as long as I've had the card. The list is quite limited, and outdated since ESPN Club is still on it.

Seems like the restaurants we go , do not accept the 10% discount. Just my luck!

 

[HokieRaven5]

Gideon’s Bakehouse St Patrick’s Day Offering


First up, there is a Mega Mint St. Patrick’s Day Cake. This has 3 layers of vanilla cake paired with super mint green buttercream frosting. Gideon’s says this cake tastes like a perfect mint ice cream! It’s available by the slice while supplies last and is limited to 2 slices per person.



Next, Gideon’s has a special limited edition bite bagfilled with their Triple Chocolate Salted Andes Mint Bites! The tops of the bites are even covered in green sugar crystals. They suggest you pair the Mint Bites with their Classic Nitro Cold Brew! These bite bags are also limited to 2 per person while supplies last.


*Only available today

 

[mrsap]

Cars Seen on Track of TRON Coaster at Magic Kingdom This Morning



*ADDITIONAL PHOTOS HERE

 

[Kerr84]

So just got an email from Disney Chase Visa that card holders will now receive a 10% discount at many resort/park restaurants this is very nice but still a little annoying for many AP holders who spent a lot of money for the same resort and restaurant discounts that are now being offered free to non AP pass holders. As it is the resort discounts offered to AP pass holders are very limited in value as well as availability in addition to the fact that the park hopper that is included with the AP can’t even be used until after 2:00 pm....just seems like less and less reason to purchase an AP ...maybe that is Disney’s intent...I don’t know....APs just don’t seem to have the value they once had.

This has been around a very long time for the Disney Chase Visa cardholders.

 

[HokieRaven5]

The REAL Prizes for EPCOT’s Festival Scavenger Hunt Have Arrived!


You can buy a Spike the Bee’s Pollen-Nation Exploration card for $9.99 at select EPCOT stores, and you get to complete the scavenger hunt by finding Spike the Bee around EPCOT. Once you find all the Spikes, you can redeem your finished card for a prize!


But today, the prizes are finally here! When you complete the scavenger hunt, you can choose one offour reusable container prizes, each featuring different characters and colors.

 

[Brocktoon]

Cars Seen on Track of TRON Coaster at Magic Kingdom This Morning

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*ADDITIONAL PHOTOS HERE

I wasn't expecting TRON until '23, but I wonder if they'll target by the end of the year

 

[HokieRaven5]

I wasn't expecting TRON until '23, but I wonder if they'll target by the end of the year

Yeah the Holiday season of this year seems like a possibility.

 

[mrsap]

Disney PhotoPass Adds St. Patrick’s Day Touch

For everyone capturing photographs today, the props can be found thorughout Disney Parks.

 

[Naomeri]

Yeah the Holiday season of this year seems like a possibility.

Maybe we could get it by the 1st anniversary of the 50th anniversary