With the announcement of later park hours starting next weekend at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disney has also given us a better description of what we can expect at the Jungle Book: Alive with Magic show: Enter a wild world of wonder, one inspired by sights and sounds from The Jungle
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It’s your last chance to experience Soarin’ before it becomes Soarin’ Around the World
If you’re a fan of Soarin’ at Disney’s Epcot, then you may want to head to the park to get one final chance to ride it before it officially becomes Soarin’ Around the World. Disney announced that Soarin’ (which has been closed for refurbishment since Jan 4 of this year)
‘Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire’ Debuts June 17th at Magic Kingdom
The new stage show “Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire” will debut at the Magic Kingdom on the Cinderella Castle Forecourt Stage on June 17, 2016. The show will bring both classic and contemporary Disney stories to life and feature an original song, memorable music, lively dancing, delightful costumes and special effects
New Nighttime Experiences at Animal Kingdom Announced for May 27th
We announced a while back that Animal Kingdom was going to be extending its hours until 11pm starting Memorial Day weekend. Today Disney has finally answered the question that has been on everyone’s mind: what will we see during the new nighttime hours at Animal Kingdom? Beginning May 27, the
‘Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular’ Fireworks Display Begins June 17th
The elaborate new Star Wars fireworks display, “Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular” will begin nightly performances on June 17th at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The show will combine fireworks, pyrotechnics, special effects and video projections that will turn the park’s Chinese Theater and other buildings into the twin suns of Tatooine, a
Frozen Ever After and Royal Sommerhus Opening on June 21st
The date we’ve all been waiting for has finally been announced! Both Frozen Ever After and the Royal Sommerhus meet and greet with Anna & Elsa is set to open at Epcot’s Norway Pavilion on June 21, 2016. Fastpass+ will be available to book online for Frozen Ever After beginning
Is Sum of all Thrills disappearing from Epcot?
If you happen to be a fan of the robot arm simulator ride inside Innoventions East at Disney’s Epcot that allows you to ride a roller coaster that you digitally create yourself, then we may have sad news for you. It appears that the attraction has been removed from the
Dinosaur to Close for Lengthy Refurbishment
If you were looking forward to going on Dinosaur this summer at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, then it appears you’ll be out of luck. Dinosaur is scheduled to be closed from July 25th to September 29th, re-opening on September 30th. You can also find an updated list of Disney World scheduled closures
Iron Man Experience at Hong Kong Disneyland Begins Testing
Announced in 2013, the Iron Man Experience is a much-anticipated experience for guests at Hong Kong Disneyland. In exciting news, Hong Kong Disneyland announced today that ride system tests by their expert team of Walt Disney Imagineers are a go as construction nears completion. Once it opens, it will officially be
New Update To Disney’s FastPass+ System
Disney has quietly made another change to its FastPass+ system overnight. The window to make FastPass+ selections now opens at 7am EST rather than 12am EST the evening prior. The 30/60 day rule remains the same for non-Disney guests and guests staying on Disney property. Dining reservations will continue to
Walt Disney World Refurbishment Update for May 2016
There are a lot of new refurbishments scheduled to take place throughout Walt Disney World this summer. Here are the most recent updates: Dinosaur – Closing July 25 – September 29, 2016 Swiss Family Treehouse – Closing July 6 – September 24, 2016 Liberty Square Riverboat – Closing August 1 – 7, 2016
Top 10 Disney World Rides to experience at Night
I’m a big proponent of getting to rope drop, taking advantage of early extra magic hours and getting on as many rides as you can in the morning before the crowds, but there is a different kind of Magic at night. The energy is different at nighttime when the lights
First Look of Pirates of the Caribbean in Shanghai Disneyland
Disney has been treating cast members and guests with first looks at many of the new rides and attractions at Shanghai Disneyland weeks before they are open to the general public. Today we take a first look at Pirates of the Caribbean, here is little taste of what to expect
Sneak Peek This Week of Animal Kingdom’s Summer Awakening
It looks as though guests of Animal Kingdom will get a sneak peek this week of part of the new Harambe Wildlife Parti and Discovery Island Carnivale offerings that are scheduled to officially open over Memorial Day Weekend. Harambe Village Acrobats – Africa Wearing costumes of grass, beads, bells and feathers set