Walt Disney World News and Rumors 10/24/16 - 10/30/16

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Magic Kingdom 

• Beginning November 4, the new Castle Projection show called “Once Upon a Time,” will debut at the Magic Kingdom.  This nighttime show features beloved characters and musical moments from tales such as Cinderella, Peter Pan, Frozen, Beauty and the Beast and more. Celebrate the Magic will have its final performance on November 3.
• Guests who attend this year’s Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party will have the chance to meet Nick and Judy in Tomorrowland.

Epcot

• This holiday season, Guests will have the opportunity to experience the new Holidays Around the World Marketplaces. There will be five different marketplaces that Guests can choose from.

Disney's Hollywood Studios

• PizzeRizzo in Muppets Courtyard will debut on November 18. This classic family pizzeria, owned and operated by Rizzo the Rat from the Muppets will serve personal pan pizzas, salads, and beverages. 
• For a limited time starting November 5, Guests will be able to catch a sneak peek of Disney’s newest animated film, Moana at One Man's Dream.

Disney Springs

• New for the holidays at Disney Springs this year will be the “Disney Springs’ Christmas Tree Trail.” The Trail will feature custom trees themed after:
• Mickey and Minnie Mouse
• Disney Villains
• Moana
• Beauty and the Beast
• The Little Mermaid
• Cinderella
• The Princess and the Frog
• Alice in Wonderland
• Frozen
• The Jungle Book
• Mulan
• 101 Dalmatians
• Tangled
• Mary Poppins
• The Muppets

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Walt Disney World News and Rumors - 10/10/16 - 10/16/16

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Magic Kingdom

• Princess Elena of Avalor will greet Guests in Princess Fairytale Hall beginning  November 24. Guests will be able to choose between meeting Elena and Cinderella or Rapunzel and Tiana.

Epcot

• The Disney Visa Cardmembers meet and greet has moved to a new location next to Journey Into Imagination with Figment. The location will operate from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Disney's Hollywood Studios

• Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!, an all-new nighttime spectacular will take place beginning on November 14. Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! will take Guests on a yuletide journey to the North Pole with the elves and reindeer from the animated special, “Prep & Landing.” During Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!, memorable holiday moments from favorite Disney films including “Pluto’s Christmas Tree,” “Bambi,” “Mickey’s Christmas Carol,” “Beauty and the Beast,” Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and more, are brought to life on the facade of the Chinese Theater. The fireworks will run through December 30.
• Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! will offer a nightly Dessert Party for $69 for adults, and $39 for children, including all taxes and gratuities. 
• Guests will be able to meet Santa Claus at the Once Upon A Time shop on Sunset Boulevard from November 14 through December 24. Santa Goofy will step in for Santa when he returns to the North Pole December 25-31.

Disney's Animal Kingdom

• Dinosaur’s refurbishment is now expected to be completed November 20.

Disney Springs

• Master Sommelier George Miliotes has announced he is bringing a new bar to The Landing called Wine Bar George in the fall of 2017.  Wine Bar George will offer wines from around the world, including an unparalleled wine list consisting of more than 100 selections, and a menu featuring small plates, cheeses and charcuterie.

  

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Walt Disney World News and Rumors 10/3/16 - 10/9/16

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Magic Kingdom

• The Liberty Square Riverboat will be closed for its annual refurbishment from January 3-12.

Epcot

• The Muppet Mobile Lab is back and brings Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker into the parks to conduct experiments and perform scientific demonstrations. It is a as part of a test in Future World. Due to the fact that this is a test, there are no set showtimes.

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Walt Disney World News and Rumors - 9/26/16 - 10/2/16

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Disney Springs

• Guests will be able to experience a limited-time royal engagement called "A Princess Royal Reception" where  they will get to meet Disney princesses at World of Disney from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m."A Princess Royal Reception" will be offered for a limited time Oct. 1-Nov. 1.
• A third parking garage and pedestrian bridge will be built to support the future growth of Disney Springs. The garage will add approximately 2,000 parking spaces. Similar to the existing garages, the new one will feature the same smart technology that makes finding an open space easy and hassle free. Work is slated to begin in 2017 and will be complete by 2019.

General Walt Disney World News

• Walt Disney World Resort Annual Passholders will receive special perks to celebrate the resort's 45th anniversary. These new perks include:
  

  • New dining and merchandise benefits – Passholders will receive 10 percent off food and nonalcoholic beverages at select table-service restaurants at theme parks and Disney resort hotels and 20 percent off purchases at Disney owned-and-operated merchandise locations. These new benefits will continue even after the anniversary comes to an end on Sept. 30, 2017.

  • Even more savings  – In addition to the ongoing benefits, passholders can save up to 20 percent off the price of food and non-alcoholic beverages at select restaurants in the theme parks, resort hotels and Disney Springs, as well as dinner shows. Passholders can choose from 45 restaurants participating in this special offer during the 45th anniversary year that runs now through Sept. 30, 2017. And, for the first time, savings are available at select quick-service locations.

  • Get 13 months for the price of 12 – Guests who purchase a 12-month pass will enjoy 13 months of  passholder magic. New passes must be purchased between Oct. 2, 2016 and Jan. 3, 2017.

  
  
  

  

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