News and Rumors 3/28/11 - 4/3/11

News and Rumors are gathered from various different sources. All rumors are rumors and are to be taken as such.

News


Magic Kingdom

• The Tomorrowland Terrace is open for the busy Spring Break crowds.  It will be open from 11am - 4pm until April 26th.
• A new walking tour has been introduced to the Magic Kingdom.  Called Walt Disney: Marceline to Magic Kingdom, the tour it will explore how events in Walt Disney’s life helped shape the Walt Disney World Resort and the attractions within it.
• Casey's Corner is now serving specialty hot dogs in addition to their regular menu items.  New items include a Chicago-Style Dog -topped with Tomato Slices, Dill Pickle, Chicago-style Relish and Banana Peppers, a Chili Cheese Dog-topped with Chili and Shredded Cheddar Cheese, and a Barbecue Slaw Dog-topped with Pulled Pork, Cole Slaw, and Barbecue Sauce.
• The meet and greet area in the Town Square Theater is now open.  Guests may meet with Magician Mickey and also the Princesses in this location. 

Epcot

• The Sounds Like Summer Concert series artists have been announced.  The concerts take place at 5:45, 7 and 8:15 p.m.  Artists include:  Hotel California – A Salute to the Eagles, 6/12-18/11 Stayin’ Alive – A Tribute to the Bee Gees, 6/19-25/11 Slippery When Wet – The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute, 6/26-7/2/11 Little Queen – The Music of Heart, 7/3-9/11 Frontiers – A Tribute to Journey, 7/10-16/11 Karin Lawson – A Tribute to Janet Jackson, 7/17-23/11 2U – A Tribute to U2, 7/24-30/11

Disney's Hollywood Studios

• New destinations have been announced for Star Tours II.  Of course Tatooine and Coruscant have already been announced. Additional destinations include a visit to Naboo, the Wookiee planet of Kashyyyk, the planet Geonosis, and also Hoth.

General WDW News

• Disney will once again be offering a discount for off peak dining hours at counter service restaurants at all four theme parks during the hours of before 11:30am or between 3pm and 4:30pm.  Between April 17 and April 23 guests can redeem a voucher for 25% off their bill with the purchase of any entrée.  The discount vouchers can be found on The Times Guide available in the parks and resorts, online at http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/, the bottom of select merchandise receipts or the bottom of select resort quick-service receipt.

Rumors

• During Disney’s Social Media Moms event, a character of Jake from Jake and the Neverland Pirates appeared.  It’s rumored that Jake may indeed be meeting guests in the park soon.
• Peter Mayhew, the actor behind Chewbacca will be attending Weekend 4 of Star Wars Weekends  and Jeremy Bulloch, the actor behind Boba Fett will be there for Weekend 3.