Sunday, August 21, 2016

Walt Disney World News and Rumors - 8/15/16 - 8/21/16








Epcot

  •  On-ride photos are now available on Frozen Ever After.

Disney's Animal Kingdom

  • Kali River Rapids will continue to operate during morning Extra Magic Hours until DINOSAUR reopens from its refurbishment on October 17. 
Disney Springs
  • Planet Hollywood at Disney Springs will reopen this fall as Planet Hollywood Observatory, and the restaurant has announced that celebrity chef, Guy Fieri has developed several flavor-packed burgers and sandwiches for the new menu. New dishes including the Prime Time American Kobe-Inspired Burger and the Turkey Pic-a-nic Sandwich. Planet Hollywood Observatory will reopen this fall.

General Walt Disney World News

  • Disney’s Water Parks are now offering wheelchair rentals at both Singapore Sal’s at Typhoon Lagoon and the Beach Haus at Blizzard Beach. Rentals will be $12 with a $100 refundable deposit, and they are transferable across the parks with a receipt, upon availability. 
Rumors

  • A new Fitbit style MagicBand could be on the way that has a puck that's interchangeable with the band.  

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Sunday, August 14, 2016

Walt Disney World News and Rumors - 8/8/16 - 8/14/16




News


Magic Kingdom
  • The Main Street Electrical Parade will be ending its run on October 9.

Epcot
  • On September 14, The Sum of All Thrills and StormStruck will no longer be available at Innoventions. The only attraction remaining open in Innoventions are Colortopia by Glidden.

Disney's Animal Kingdom

  • “The Jungle Book: Alive with Magic” show will be ending its limited engagement on September 5.


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Sunday, August 7, 2016

Walt Disney World News and Rumors 7/31/16 - 8/7/16






News


Magic Kingdom

  • Through August 31, Disney PhotoPass Service will offer a character experience for Guests who have purchased Memory Maker, Memory Maker One Day or have an Annual Pass with Memory Maker included where Guests will be able to meet Belle in her formal gown at Heritage House in Liberty Square.
  • Beginning August 12, for a limited time, “Princess Elena Royal Welcome” will be presented several times daily on the Cinderella Castle Forecourt Stage. During the ceremony, Cinderella and Prince Charming will introduce their special guest from Avalor.


Disney's Hollywood Studios

  • Muppet*Vision 3D will be closed for refurbishment from August 15-22.


Disney Springs


  • Blaze Pizza is now open in the Town Center section of Disney Springs. This pizza restaurant is known for artisanal pizzas that are fast fire’d in 180 seconds.
  • Origins, a high-performance skincare store is now open in Town Center. Origins offers bath, body, hair, makeup, and other beauty products.

General Walt Disney World News

  • Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon will be adding a new family-friendly water attraction called Miss Fortune Falls which is expected to open in spring 2017. Miss Fortune Falls brings to life the story of Captain Mary Oceaneer, a treasure-hunting heroine who got stranded at the water park years ago by a rogue storm. Once aboard their rafts, Guests will embark on a journey through Captain Oceaneer’s past before plunging into a white-water adventure where Guests can see unique artifacts that Captain Mary Oceaneer collected on her many treasure hunts around the world.  
  • Four new restaurants have been added to Tables in Wonderland. Members will receive the 20 percent discount at the following: Skipper Canteen at the Magic Kingdom, Tiffins and the Nomad Lounge at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Jock Lindsay’s Hangar Bar at Disney Springs.  
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