Starbucks is coming to Disney!!

For all you Starbucks fans out there:  Starbucks is coming to Disneyland and Walt Disney World! Beginning in June, 6 Starbucks locations are scheduled to open in Disney California Adventure park with more planned to open sometime after in Disneyland and all 4 of the Walt Disney World theme parks.

Just like in the rest of the theme parks, all of the Starbucks locations will be designed to match the theme of the area that they are located in.  

The Disney Parks Blog reports that "The cafe will serve Starbucks items, including coffee and espresso beverages, Frappuccino blended beverages, and signature breakfast sandwiches and pastries.  Guests also will have their choice of Disney favorites, including signature sandwiches and other items, as well as delicious desserts and sweet treats."

I'm not much of a coffee fan, but my wife is really excited about this news.  She definitely can't wait to get her first cup of Starbucks coffee in Walt Disney World!!  

For you coffee fans, will Starbucks locations in the theme parks be enough to lessen the complaints that you can't get a good cup of coffee at Disney?  Do you think Starbucks coffee will eventually be available at the resorts or will it be exclusive to the theme parks?

Disney's PhotoPass Service

Disney’s PhotoPass® is s service that Disney offers in Disneyland and Walt Disney World. The PhotoPass® photographers are located in many spots throughout the parks which include the park entrances, the main icons, at most character meet and greet locations, and some character dining locations.

All guests can receive a PhotoPass® card which is about the size of a credit card and has a QR code on the back. This card fits easily in a wallet, purse, pocket, or anything that holds credit cards.

The PhotoPass® photographers are available take pictures of your party using their cameras. They will take multiple shots with different poses and then scan your card, thereby attaching the photos to your specific card. You can have multiple cards as they will all be linked together on the website later on.

After returning home, you can visit www.disneyphotopass.com and register your card(s) on the website. Once you enter the card number(s) you have up to 30 days to view and edit your photos. You can add borders, some character signatures, and make other basic edits. Then, you can order prints or keepsakes with your favorite picture(s). The keepsakes include mouse pads, mugs, ornaments, refrigerator magnets, and more.

Cars Land Announcement

Earlier today, March 7, Disney announced that Cars Land and the Carthay Circle Theatre at the Disney California Adventure Park will officially open June 15, 2012.  In order to complete preparations for the grand opening, the Disney California Adventure Park will be closed on June 14, 2012.

Cars Land will feature 12 acres of Cars themed attractions, dining, and shopping.  The new attractions include Radiator Springs Racers, Luigi's Flying Tires, and Mater's Junkyard Jamboree.

I'm excited about this opening and can't wait to take my kids to see it...especially my son who absolutely loves Cars!

Check out this video from DisneyD23: