We’ve all daydreamed about being best buds with a Disney celebrity (um, how cool would it be to be able to chill out and have a glass of wine with Kristen Bell??).

Even though you might not be able to hang out with them IRL, you can still get a chance to have a celebrity make a video special to you!

Cameo is a platform for people to reach out and get noticed by different celebrities around the world, including Disney stars! After you pay the fee (it ain’t free to be famous, folks!), the celebrity of your choice will make a video for you to celebrate an occasion, give a pep talk or life advice, and just have a friendly conversation in general. We’ve got an entire line-up of Disney stars on Cameo you’ll want to request ASAP.

Drew Seeley

If you’re a High School Musical fan, Drew Seeley might sound like a familiar name! While Zac Efron sang for Troy later on in the series, Drew Seeley was actually the singing voice behind Troy Bolton in the first film (this shook us to our core when we found out as kids). Seeley even went on to tour with the cast to sing the hit songs from the movies during High School Musical: The Concert.

Later on, though, Drew left behind his days at East High to become a Disney Prince! During The Little Mermaid on Broadway‘s run, he played Prince Eric at one point (so he’s basically the ultimate heartthrob). Seeley will make videos for $50 after you request what you’d like to hear AND he’ll sing songs for you with that amazing voice of his.

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Bart Johnson

Get’cha head in the game!! Wildcats, Coach Bolton is making Cameos for you, whether it’s basketball season or not. Bart Johnson is honestly a High School Musical super fan, even after being one of the stars. He will give Cameos in character as Coach Bolton (complete with plenty of “Go, Wildcats!!” pep talks).

He is ridiculously funny and dramatic! Buuut, he also does do Cameos just as himself as well for $50 (and we think he’s just as great as Bart).

Take a look at the awesome line-up of stars we saw for the first Disney Family Sing-Along on Disney+ here!

Kimberly J. Brown

If you were a big fan of Halloweentown back in the day, you’ll recognize Kimberly J. Brown as the actress who played the main character, Marnie!

When you purchase a Cameo for $75, she’ll tell you stories and anecdotes that most people don’t know about her time on set for different Disney Channel movies (like how her brother played one of the infants in Quints). And, she’ll even chant some birthday spells with you to bring some extra magic to your day all the way from Halloweentown!

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Phill Lewis

All you Suite Life of Zach and Cody fans out there will be SUPER happy with this next Cameo! Mr. Moseby has left his job at the Tipton to be a Cameo star, and we love Phill Lewis for it!

You can ask him to tell you about his time on set with the Sprouse twins, what his favorite memory was from filming, or maybe some driving lesson tips (like how to use the PRNDL) for $75.

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Susan Egan

Have you ever wanted to talk to a real-life Disney Princess? We’re not talking about the face characters in the parks! Susan Egan who voiced Meg in Hercules and starred as the original Belle in Beauty and the Beast on Broadway creates magical Cameos for $85.

Susan will come up with songs for the people who buy her Cameos based on the Disney music from her characters’ films (so she will literally serenade you ).

Take a look inside the Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along in Epcot here!

Patti Murin

But, the entertainment from Disney Princesses doesn’t stop there! Patti Murin played the original Anna in Frozen on Broadway (which sounds like the coolest job ever ).

You could ask her about her experience on Broadway, her time spent as one of the most well-beloved princesses, or even ask her to sing a bit of a song for you! Plus, it would be a sweet gift for all your little princesses and princes to enjoy for $40.

Read all about Frozen on Broadway’s official closure here!

Jim Cummings

It’s hard to say everything that Jim Cummings has done for Disney, since he has voiced SO MANY characters throughout the parks, movies, and more! Jim has brought characters like Winnie the Pooh and Tigger to life as well as taking travelers on galactic adventures as the voice behind the Hondo Ohnaka animatronic at Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. Or OUR favorite — the narrator of IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth!!

He will make videos for you in the voices of his characters, using toys in the videos like Pooh and Tigger stuffed animals. They’ll have conversations back and forth about anniversaries, birthdays, and other special events for $175 per Cameo.

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Billy Dee Williams

So many of us grew up with the Skywalkers, Han Solo, and Chewbacca as they worked together to take down the Empire in one of the most iconic series in the history of films. And, you can get a Cameo from one of the original Star Wars cast members (which sounds like the ultimate balance in the Force to us).

It’s such a rare thing to be able to have a big name celebrity like Billy Dee Williams (LANDO!!!) notice you, let alone tell you stories about his career, journey as a Star Wars smuggler, and more for $300. Although it may be pricey, it’s a memory that will last a lifetime for the biggest Star Wars fans out there.

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While you might not be able to have a full conversation with these Disney stars, we think it’s so awesome to be able to have a special message for yourself or give one as a gift to your loved ones! There are SO many other celebrities that make videos on Cameo, so you can take a look at all the Disney stars that want to give you the greeting of a lifetime.

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What Disney celebrity would you love to get a Cameo from? Let us know in the comments below!

Fire up the Mickey Waffle Maker and put on the popcorn! Disney+ is releasing a ton of new that is sure to keep you entertained all summer long.

Disney+ is starting a new Summer Movie Nights series where they will debut a blockbuster hit or original movie EVERY WEEK. Gather the fam and settle in for Friday night fun because this lineup is super exciting!

Summer Movie Nights will kick things off with the highly-anticipated premiere of Broadway’s Hamilton on July 3rd. Haven’t seen the trailer yet? Ya gotta see it. This musical is the epitome of epic rolled into a patriotic package. The perfect way to celebrate 4th of July weekend.

After Hamilton’s debut, we’ll get to bask in 90s nostalgia with The Mighty Ducks then continue the action with films like X-Men: Days of Future Past and Solo: A Star Wars Story!

We’ll even get to enjoy some fun flicks outside of the world of Disney with The Peanuts Movie featuring Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang. Check out the FULL lineup below!

Friday, July 3

Hamilton – An unforgettable cinematic stage performance, the filmed version of the original Broadway production of “Hamilton” combines the best elements of live theater, film, and streaming to bring the cultural phenomenon to homes around the world for a thrilling, once-in-a-lifetime experience.

The Mighty Ducks – Emilio Estevez portrays a hotshot trial attorney who gets a unique community service assignment: coaching a hapless group of pee wee hockey players. Can he turn the worst team in the league into champs and face his personal demons along the way?

Friday, July 10

X-Men: Days of Future Past – The unstoppable characters from the original X-Men film trilogy join forces with their younger selves in an epic struggle to change the past and save our future.

Solo: A Star Wars Story – Through a series of daring escapades, Han Solo befriends his mighty future copilot Chewbacca in an epic adventure directed by Ron Howard and written by Jonathan & Lawrence Kasdan.

Friday, July 17

X-Men: Apocalypse – Apocalypse, the most powerful mutant in the universe, tries to destroy all of mankind. To save humanity, Professor X leads the X-Men in a showdown that will determine the fate of the world.

Friday, July 24

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales – Captain Jack Sparrow is pursued by old rival Captain Salazar and a crew of deadly ghosts who escape from the Devil’s Triangle, determined to kill every pirate at sea…notably him.

Friday, July 31

Incredibles 2 – Helen is called on to help bring Supers back, and Bob must juggle the daily heroics of home life. But when a new villain arises with a sinister plot, the Parrs meet the challenge together!

Friday, August 7

X-Men – The X-Men, a group of mutants with extraordinary powers, wage a fight against both intolerance, and a fellow band of radical mutants intent on exterminating the human race.

The Peanuts Movie – Snoopy, the world’s most lovable beagle and flying ace takes to the skies to pursue his arch-nemesis The Red Baron, while his best pal, Charlie Brown, begins his own epic quest.

Friday, August 14

Ant-Man and the Wasp – As he struggles to balance his home life and Super Hero duties, Scott Lang finds he must suit up as Ant-Man again, joining the Wasp on an urgent mission to uncover secrets from the past.

The Greatest Showman – Hugh Jackman stars in this bold and original musical – inspired by the ambition and imagination of P.T. Barnum – celebrating the birth of show business and dreams coming to life.

Friday, August 21

Beauty and the Beast (2017) – The story and characters you love come to life in the live-action adaptation of Disney’s animated classic, a cinematic event celebrating one of the most beloved tales ever told.

Friday, August 28

Fantastic Four (2005) – Transformed into superheroes after surviving a disaster in space, The Fantastic Four struggle to reconcile their powers, responsibilities, and relationships as a dysfunctional family. Overcoming their personal conflicts, they finally join forces to defeat Dr. Doom, the malevolent, metallic embodiment of their treacherous former patron.

Alice Through the Looking Glass – When Alice comes across a magical looking glass and returns to the fantastical realm of Underland, she discovers that her friend the Mad Hatter (Johnny Depp) has lost his Muchness and embarks on a perilous race to save him before time runs out.

Friday, September 4

The Wolverine – The Wolverine returns to face his ultimate nemesis in an action-packed battle that takes him to modern-day Japan; an epic fight that will change him forever.

We’re looking forward to catching a broadway musical, hanging with superheroes, and messing around with our favorite blockhead this summer! And don’t forget Disney+ is also bringing us a BRAND NEW Muppets Series with all our favorite fuzzy friends! Be sure to catch the show on July 31st!

Want to what else is coming to Disney+ in July? Check out the lineup here!

Are you stoked for Summer Movie Nights? Let us know what movie are you looking forward to watching this summer!

With the reopening of Walt Disney World comes the return of many beloved transportation services across the resort, including Monorails, buses, and even the ferryboats! Today, we got to see a ferryboat testing just off the shores of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. You can watch the ferryboat in action in the video below: The ferryboat is seen traveling from the storage point through Bay Lake into the Seven Seas Lagoon, where it will be traveling back and forth between the Magic […]

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It’s summer which means it’s about time for a jolly holiday.

Who better to accompany us with our summer activities than Mary Poppins? Well, maybe Mary herself is a LITTLE too busy to hang out with us all the time — but at least we have some sweet Mary Poppins merch! Take a look!

We were perusing the newest Disney wares today when we came across this ADORABLE Mary Poppins Mug and Spoon Set. A spoonful of sugar? Don’t mind if we do!

The mug features classic iconography from the movie and the spoon is modeled after Mary’s super whimsical umbrella.

You can snag this sweet set from shopDisney right NOW for $19.99! Somebody tell the penguins!

Want to buy the Mary Poppins Mug and Spoon Set? Click here!

Do you LOVE Mary Poppins merch? Tell us in the comments!

Last week, we reported New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut wanted travelers to complete a 14-day quarantine after returning from one of several states which had been identified as having a high rate of infection.

The list included Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Utah, and Texas. And this week, New Jersey has just added seven more states including California.

According to the New Jersey’s Department of Health, the 14-day quarantine travel advisory also includes Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Lousiana, Mississippi, Nevada, and Tennessee. Local officials are stating travelers and New Jersey residents who are returning from these 16 impacted states should self-quarantine at their home, or a hotel, or other temporary lodging.

And at this time, Florida’s tri-state travel advisory is still active. This means New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut travelers are required to complete a 14-day self-quarantine upon entering the state. We’ll continue to bring you more updates.

Disneyland’s grand reopening has been postponed! Learn more details here!

Do you live in a state that falls under one of these travel advisories? Let us know in the comments below.

Is it just us, or has Disney news been absolutely MIND-BOGGLING lately? It seems as though every day, there are tons of new headlines and stories to catch up on!

That’s why we’ve got you covered! Here’s a roundup of some of the major news stories to break in the last couple of weeks.

Disney Park Pass Reservation System Goes Live

Recently, the highly anticipated Disney Park Pass Reservation System debuted, allowing guests to make those coveted advance reservations to visit Disney World’s theme parks. Guests need both valid admission AND a reservation in order to enter the theme parks during their phased reopening.

The system rolled out with generally mixed reactions. The first day it went live, folks waited HOURS in an online waiting room to make their reservations. And while Annual Passholders had an overall smoother experience making their reservations a few days later, there seemed to be some discrepancies over exactly what the restrictions are when it comes to how many reservations one can make.

Check out our guide for the new Disney Park Pass Reservation System here!

Splash Mountain Will Be Re-Imagined

In MAJOR attractions news, we learned that Splash Mountain will be re-imagined into a The Princess and the Frog-themed ride at both Disney World AND Disneyland!

The original Splash Mountain will reopen with both Magic Kingdom and Disneyland this year, and exact timelines for when Splash Mountain will close have yet to be announced. Disney has reportedly been working on this transformation for the past year.

Learn more about Splash Mountain’s upcoming transformation here!

Many DVC Resorts Have Reopened!

On June 22, many Disney Vacation Club Resorts officially reopened and welcomed guests back for overnight stays. Many of their restaurants also reopened. Overall, the resorts have been VERY quiet this week, which has made for a very interesting shopping and dining experience for us!

Keep in mind that at this time, the only guests allowed at these resorts are those with overnight stays or those with confirmed dining reservations.

Do you have questions about the reopened Disney resorts? We have answers! Click here to learn more.

2021 Resort Package & Room Only Bookings Have Opened

Guests may now book 2021 packages as well as room-only bookings for Disney World! Currently, you can book between January 1, 2021 through September 26, 2021.

That means that at this time, bookings are still unavailable for the highly anticipated 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World, which will be on October 1, 2021.

Looking to book a 2021 Disney World vacation? Read more here!

Disneyland Has Delayed Their Reopening

Disneyland announced a couple of weeks ago that they would reopen their theme parks on July 17, which is the 65th Anniversary of Disneyland. Since then, we have learned that Disneyland’s opening has actually been DELAYED until further notice.

Downtown Disney is still set to reopen on July 9 with new health and safety guidelines in place. We will continue to monitor the status of Disneyland’s reopening and will update you all when we know more!

Read about Disneyland’s reopening being delayed here!

Disney World’s New Mobile Dine Check-In Has Launched

Dining in Disney World is changing in many ways this summer! One of those ways is with the new Mobile Dine Check-In feature. Through My Disney Experience, guests are able to check-in for their dining reservations without needing to visit the host stand.

You simply scan a QR code located in the lobby of the restaurant, or you may check-in directly on My Disney Experience when your reservation window opens up. Either way, you will receive a text confirmation that lets you know when your table is ready!

We saw and used Mobile Dine Check-In at many of the resort hotel restaurants and we have found the experience to be very smooth and easy!

Learn MORE about Disney’s new Mobile Dine Check-In here!

2020 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Begins On July 15

The world was shocked to hear that the 2020 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival will start this year on July 15! That’s right, not only will EPCOT reopen on July 15, but their biggest festival of the year will start that day, too! This year it will be known as the Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival and it will blend Food & Wine and Flower & Garden.

There will be twenty food booths around the park in this modified experience that will run through the fall. No menus have been announced as of this writing.

While some aspects of the festival will look very familiar to years past, this year there will be no Eat to the Beat Concert Series.

Read more about the 2020 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival here!

We Know Which Restaurants Will Open With The Parks!

Speaking of food, we recently learned which of the in-park restaurants and dining locations will reopen in July! Disney released full lists for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom!

Select guests can begin making dining reservations on June 30th. We’ve spotted some pretty big menu changes ahead of these restaurants re-opening, including the news that Be Our Guest Restaurant will be serving their Signature Prix-Fixe Table Service menu for both dinner AND lunch!

Check out our ULTIMATE GUIDE for everything that will reopen with the parks here!

We Also Know Which Attractions, Shops, and More Will Open With The Parks!

In addition to all of the in-park dining, we also learned which attractions, retail shops, and entertainment offerings will be available when the parks reopen. In general, most attractions will be open when Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom reopen on July 11, and when EPCOT and Hollywood Studios reopen on July 15, including Spaceship Earth, whose massive renovation has been temporarily delayed!

There will be plenty of places to shop til you drop in the parks, too! We also learned about the musical groups that will return to the parks in July.

Read more about what the modified character encounters will be like in the reopened theme parks here!

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Has Been Canceled For 2020

In some more disappointing news, this year’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party has been officially canceled. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party features many components that are currently being suspended during Disney’s phased reopening. With fireworks, character meet and greets, and parades unavailable until further notice, the cancellation seemed all but likely.

We have no word yet on the fate of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, but we will certainly keep you up to date as we learn more!

Learn more about the cancellation of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party for 2020 here!

More International Parks Announce Reopening Dates

Finally, we have learned about the remaining international Disney parks’ opening dates. Disneyland Paris will reopen on July 15, and Tokyo Disney Resort will reopen on July 1.

There was a time when every Disney park worldwide was either opened or had set reopening dates, but with Disneyland Resort currently delayed, we are back to living in uncertainty for at least one park!

Read more about the health and safety regulations that will be in place at Tokyo Disney Resort here!

These days, it’s hard to keep up with all of Disney’s breaking headlines! That’s why we hope this news roundup was helpful in catching you up on all the Disney Parks happenings around the world. Many of these stories are still developing, so as we learn more we will continue to keep you up-to-date!

Do you have upcoming travel plans to Walt Disney World? Let us know in the comments!

Disney World is reopening, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to get there.

Travel is still significantly hindered and discouraged as a result of the global health crisis, especially when it comes to international travel. The various travel restrictions and bans around the world definitely make it difficult to get to the United States from many countries. Now, we have an update on travel between the United States and the European Union.

According to WESH Orlando, the European Union has announced that it will open its borders to travelers from 14 countries, not including the United States at this time. Travelers from the U.S. will be denied entry for at least another two weeks.

The list of allowed countries will be updated every 14 days to potentially add new countries or remove existing listed countries if necessary. Keep an eye on DFB to learn more about the restrictions on international travel and what they mean for your Disney trip.

Worried about if you’ll be able to get to Disney World? Click here!

Does the current travel ban affect you? Tell us in the comments!