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From September 19th there will be a new package available at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique locations in Magic Kingdom and Downtown Disney. The "Cool Dude" package will be replaced by the new “Knight Package”. This new experience will include hair styling, a sword and a shield. No prices have been announced but the equivalent package in Disneyland is on sale for $12.95. If any visitors have already pre-booked the “Cool Dude” package and booked for after September 19th they will be given the choice of staying with the package booked or to upgrade to the new “Knight Package”.

The Downtown Disney Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is now offering a new way to make reservations. When the queue there is long guests can now use a special phone to make a reservation without waiting.

Dooney & Bourke are at it again. Check out their newest co-branded collection created exclusively for Disney Parks. The new design, inspired by Dooney & Bourke’s Pop Novelty Collection, celebrates the ever-popular Disney Princess.

The whimsical pattern includes cameos of Disney’s beloved royalty: Snow White, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and Belle. The print also features iconic design elements such as flowers, crowns, and castles as well as items associated with each princess’ animated movie. The artwork was created by Disney Design Group artists Darren Wilson and Donna Kozatek.

The limited edition Princess Collection will have five handbag styles to choose from: Tote, Bucket, Satchel, and a Wristlet in either black or white versions of the Pop Princess pattern.

The collection will launch in select merchandise shops such as Tren-D later this August.

From September 9th the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) that needs to be completed by UK visitors to the USA will no longer be free. The US government will be charging $14 (£9) for each ESTA completed. The ESTA lasts for two years but for those who apply before September 9th will only have to pay once their current one expires. The ESTA replaces the green visa waiver form which passengers have previously filled in on their flight into the US. The new system was introduced in January 2009 and made compulsory from January 2010. The ESTA form takes up to 72 hours to be approved so should be completed several days before travel at the latest. US officials have stated the fee will be used to help promote US tourism.

Candlelight Dinner Packages at Epcot go on sale on August 26. Candlelight Dinner Packages include dinner, a guaranteed seating section for the Candlelight Processional, and pre-arranged fireworks viewing. You’ll be able to purchase tickets by calling 407-WDW-DINE on the 26th.

More details on the event’s schedule yet to be arranged but take an early look at some of the confirmed narrators for the 2010 Candlelight Processional:

• Isabella Rossellini – 11/26 – 28
• TBD – 11/29 – 12/1
• TBD – 12/2 – 4
• TBD – 12/5 – 6
• Jodi Benson – 12/7 – 9
• Whoopi Goldberg – 12/10 – 11
• Steven Curtis Chapman – 12/12 – 15
• Thomas Gibson – 12/16 – 18
• Trace Adkins – 12/19 – 21
• Brad Garrett – 12/22 – 23
• TBD – 12/24 – 27
• Marlee Matlin / Jack Jason – 12/28 – 30