Walt Disney World Resort Update for April 12-18, 2016
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News and Views
Rivers of Light debut delayed at Animal Kingdom | Disney Early Morning Magic | Sense of Africa Tour at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge | FastPass+ introduces welcome changes | Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party dates | Studios still life | Views around the World | This and That | Crowd Forecast
Rivers of Light debut delayed at Animal Kingdom
Disney announced last week that the debut of Rivers of Light has been delayed at least until mid-May, several weeks beyond the official April 22 opening previously announced.
The Rivers of Light seating area near the base of Expedition Everest has been decorated in a style matching the surrounding area. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
The new show is the centerpiece of Walt Disney World's summer promotional program called Awaken Summer and features prominently in the marketing. Disney had already invited hundreds of local and national media to the debut of the show in two weeks at Walt Disney World. There has been no comment from Disney about the cause of the delay, saying only that they needed to “give the team more time to bring these innovative experiences to life in a way we know will exceed our guests’ expectations.”
New signage for Kilimanjaro Safaris' upcoming nighttime operation has been installed asking guests to deactivate the flash on their cameras. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Several people have posted videos from daytime tests of the Rivers of Light floats on open water, giving a unique look at the show.
Rivers of Light Testing at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park. YouTube video © MouseSteps
Animal Kingdom park hours remain unchanged for April, signaling that the Nighttime Magic at the Tree of Life and nighttime Kilimanjaro Safaris will not open until Rivers of Light is ready.
Disney released two videos last week to promote the nighttime Tree of Life effects, and the Awaken Summer marketing campaign. Sharp-eyed viewers may notice that footage from Disneyland's “Mickey and the Magical Map” show are featured in the commercial, presumably to reference the new “Mickey's Royal Friendship Faire” show that opens this spring.
New Nighttime Magic at the Tree of Life | Disney's Animal Kingdom. YouTube video © Disney.
Awaken Summer | Walt Disney World Resort. YouTube video © Disney.
Disney Early Morning Magic
Last month we wrote about Disney After Hours, an exclusive added-cost event which offers a small group of visitors free run of the Magic Kingdom park for three hours after it closes to day guests. We're eagerly waiting for reports from the first event, scheduled for this Thursday. The $149 price tag for that event was off-putting to many readers, and even those who said it might be worth the cost balked at the timing, saying there was no way families with young children could keep them up that late.
Now Disney has introduced another extended-hours event, called Disney Early Morning Magic. This event offers admission into Fantasyland two hours before the park opens to the general public, along with breakfast at Pinocchio Village Haus in Fantasyland. Peter Pan’s Flight, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, and The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh will all be open during the event, which should give you plenty of time to eat and ride as many times as you could want.
Disney Early Morning Magic is $69 for adults and $59 for children ages 3-9, plus tax. With a lower price point, this event might be an easier sell, especially to families with kids who are up before dawn anyway.
Replying to questions asked on the Disney Parks Blog, Editorial Content Manager Jennifer Fickley-Baker stated that Disney Early Morning Magic will be offered on different dates than the Extra Magic Hours program, which offers Walt Disney World resort hotel guests the benefit of extra time in the theme parks one hour before they open or three hours after they close to the general public. Disney Early Morning Magic is currently scheduled most Tuesdays and Saturdays through June, while morning Extra Magic Hours are scheduled most Fridays through that same period.
Sense of Africa Tour at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge debuted a new tour last week, giving visitors an opportunity to engage all five senses as they explore the resort and the animal care program. The Sense of Africa Tour begins with breakfast at Boma, the hotel's African-themed buffet restaurant. After breakfast, tour guests get to visit some of the backstage habitats of animals from the resort's savanna, including okapi, giraffe, ostriches and red river hogs.
The photos Disney shared of the experience show one guest feeding a giraffe, and another young guest touching an okapi. Despite the “experiences may vary” disclaimer on the tour, it certainly seems that Disney is advertising the opportunity to get close enough to the animals to engage your sense of touch, something not offered on other tours of the Animal Kingdom Lodge or theme park.
That exclusive opportunity comes with an equally exclusive price tag. The tour is $249 per person, which includes breakfast. Disney Vacation Club members and annual passholders receive a 15% discount. Tours are offered Tuesday and Saturday mornings. Call 407-939-8687 to book.
FastPass+ introduces welcome changes
Disney this week rolled out some welcome changes to the FastPass+ system that really will help visitors save time when using the system. Here's a breakdown of the new changes, and how they can help you.
New changes to the FastPass+ system will make it easier for visitors to pick return times and manage their FP+ reservations.
- You can now book 1, 2, or 3 FP+ reservations. Disney no longer forces you to book all 3 FP+ reservations, which is actually good news for everyone else using the system. No longer will you be forced to make or accept “placeholder” FP+ reservations you don't intend to keep, which frees up that spot for another visitor.
- You can now choose your return time. Gone is the Quick Picks option, which “suggested” return times and companion attractions. Under the new system, you pick an attraction, and pick the return time you want (from a provided list of available return times). You can search for return times by morning / afternoon / evening, or get very specific and search in 30-minute windows. This is especially handy when you're trying to work around another commitment, like a dining reservation or non-FP show.
- You can make additional FP+ reservations from your phone. Visitors who use the My Disney Experience app can finally say goodbye to the endless lines at the kiosks, and make their additional FP+ reservations directly from their smartphone after they've used their first three passes. This is a huge time saver, and can even be done on the go, which is handy because:
- You can park hop. While the system still limits you to using your first three FP+ reservations in one theme park, you can make your fourth and subsequent FP+ reservations at a different theme park (assuming you have a park hopper ticket).
- You can micro-manage your group. It's easier to add and remove individual people from your Fastpass+ reservations on a per-ride basis. This is handy for families or groups with different interests. For example, one parent can make FP+ reservations for themselves and taller / more adventurous child(ren) on one ride, while the other parent books a FP+ for the younger / more fearful child(ren) on a gentler ride at the same time. Then everyone can regroup for the next FP+ experience.
These changes still have not solved one major problem with FastPass+: the nighttime spectacular penalty. If you use one of your 3 FP+ reservations for reserved viewing to a nighttime show, you pretty much limit yourself to just three FP+ for the day. You can only make a fourth or subsequent reservation after you've used the first three. If your final FP+ return time isn't until late at night, you lose the opportunity to make additional FP+ reservations that day.
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party dates
Mark your calendars, here are the official dates for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom:
- November 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 18, 27, 29
- December 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15, 16, 18, 22
Disney has not released pricing for the event. Tickets will go on sale later this spring, along with tickets for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.
Studios still life
Contributing photographer Alan Dalinka took advantage of beautiful spring weather to photograph the construction happenings around Disney's Hollywood Studios. He also caught the new Star Wars show on Center Stage, and ventured into the Writer's Block for a look at their new menu of bar snacks and adult beverages.
The iconic Earffel Tower could be removed at any time, as the transformation of the former backlot area of the Park gets underway. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
With the closing of Streets of America, directional signage has been posted in the part of the Animation Courtyard that connects to Toy Story Mania and a few other remaining attractions. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
The Pixar Place area now ends with a construction wall blocking access to the former backlot area and Streets of America. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
New concept art of Toy Story Land decorates the construction wall just past the end of Pixar Place. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
An artist rendition for Toy Story Land shows the propsed layout for the Slinky Dog roller coaster. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
The now-closed Honey I Shrunk the Kids play area can still be seen over the construction wall; it is set to be removed soon. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Entrance to the Streets of America at the New York Street backdrop next to The Writer's Stop shop is now blocked by construction walls decorated with an artist rendition of the future Star Wars-themed area. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
In the Muppet Courtyard, a construction wall now blocks all access to Streets of America. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Amid all of the real work walls, a photo backdrop has been reinstalled in the Muppet Courtyard. The backdrop gives the illusion that the pathway is also closed, but in reality it's still open to pedestrians. We're not sure why Disney chose this time to put that wall back in use now—it's not as if the area is lacking in closed roads and construction walls.
The gate inspired by a scene in the Muppet*Vision 3D movie (which had been open for months or years) has been returned to the position where it creates an optical illusion that the pathway is closed. Guests are still permitted to walk through this gateway. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away
Far, far away is where you can expect to stand if you don't arrive early enough for this new Star Wars show in front of the Chinese Theater / Great Movie Ride. Unfortunately for shorter viewers, Alan reports that the sight lines are poor for most of the audience.
The new “Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away” show is presented on the Center Stage in front of the Chinese Theater several times each day. It consists of video clips shown on three retractable screens and brief appearances by droids and costumed Star Wars characters accompanied, of course, by the stirring Star Wars music by composer John Williams. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Captain Phasma makes brief appearances in the new “Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away” show. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
C3PO and R2D2 are among the droids that appear in the new “Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away” show. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Kylo Ren also makes brief appearances in the new “Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away” show. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
The sight lines of the new show do not allow for easy viewing, particularly by shorter guests. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka (while holding his camera (by hand since selfie-sticks are banned) about eight feet above the ground).
Symphony in the Stars: A Galactic Spectacular Dessert Party is open for reservations for most nights, currently scheduled through the end of April. Not including Park Admission, the price is $69.00 per adult (age 10 and over) and $39.00 for children (ages 3 to 9); tax and gratuity are included. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Writer's Stop
This little spot around the corner from the Sci-Fi Dine-In seems never to really have found its niche, serving as a coffee shop-slash-housewares-store on the edge of the Streets of America. Now it sits at the end of the line, just steps away from the future construction site for Star Wars Land and Pixar Place. Disney has decided to turn the shop into a sort of lounge for the adjacent Sci-Fi Dine-In, adding a menu of adult beverages and bar snacks.
The Writer's Stop shop immediately next to the now-closed Streets of America remains open. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
The Writer's Stop menu is broader than it used to be and includes a number of options for guests on the Disney Dining Plan. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Glass display cases show off some of the menu items available at the Writer's Stop. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Views around the World
Contributing photographer Alan Dalinka shares some photos from around Walt Disney World.
Disney Springs
The new bus shelters are close to completion near the Town Center area of Disney Springs expected to open later this spring. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
The new Coca-Cola Store coming to Disney Springs later this year increasingly looks like the artist rendition on the construction wall. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
The “Zootopia” photo backdrop outside the Disney Springs AMC 24 Theaters has been replaced with a photo backdrop representing the upcoming live-action version of “The Jungle Book.” Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Supports have been installed for the smokestack of The Edison coming to the Landing area of Disney Springs. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Animal Kingdom
From Disney's Animal Kingdom's parking lot, the “floating mountains” of Pandora and the construction cranes tower over everything else. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Inside the gates of Disney's Animal Kingdom there is a sand sculpture promoting the upcoming live-action movie “The Jungle Book.” Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Despite the announced postponement of the Rivers of Light nighttime spectacular, construction of the seating area appears to be complete. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Himalayan prayer flags like those that decorate Expedition Everest decorate the seating area of Rivers of Light on that side of the Discovery River. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
The Rivers of Light seating area nearest the Theater in the Wild (home of Finding Nemo: The Musical) appears to lack the theming of the seating area near Expedition Everest. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
The exterior of Tiffins Restaurant (as seen beyond the construction wall from the Discovery Island walkway nearby) appears to be nearing completion. No opening date has been announced, but it is expected to open later this year. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
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This and That
…Tutto Italia in Epcot's World Showcase is offering a three-course lunch special from May 2 through August 29. The meal is $27, and includes one appetizer, one entrée, and one dessert from a special menu, along with a soft drink.
…New York-based Ample Hills Creamery has announced plans to open a location this spring at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn & Villas. The family-run company made news last year when it released two officially-licensed Star Wars ice cream flavors. While Disney has not said exactly where the new shop will open, we suspect it might be in the former Seashore Sweets space next to the Flying Fish Cafe.
Seashore Sweets and Flying Fish restaurant at Disney's Boardwalk are closed for renovations. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
…Fulton's Crab House in Disney Springs is now closed for refurbishment. The restaurant is scheduled to reopen in Fall, 2016
The gift shop and arcade next door to ESPN Club at Disney's BoardWalk are closed for renovation. A food truck-style vehicle near the door of ESPN Club serves as a gift kiosk during the evenings. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
…The Flights of Wonder show has reopened at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
The Caravan Stage, home of the Flights of Wonder bird show, has emerged from behind the construction scrims. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
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Resort Events
Check here to see if a park event might fall during your next trip to the Walt Disney World Resort. If you know of any in-park events, official or unofficial, that should be listed here, please send us an e-mail (link).
2016 Resort events
- Star Wars Experiences – December 1, 2015 – ???
- 2016 Flower & Garden Festival – March 2 – May 30, 2016
- Dapper Day at the Magic Kingdom (unofficial event) – Saturday, April 16, 2016. More information at the event website.
- MouseAdventure Silly Symphonies (unofficial event) – Saturday, May 14. A puzzle hunt at Epcot and the Epcot Resorts. More information at the event website.
- Gay Days at Walt Disney World (annual unofficial event) – June 2–5. More information on the event website. To whatever degree there are “organized” events, the schedule calls for attendees to visit the parks on these days:
- Thursday, June 2 – Animal Kingdom
- Friday, June 3 – Disney's Hollywood Studios
- Saturday, June 4 – Magic Kingdom (the busiest day of the event)
- Sunday, June 5 – Epcot
- Night of Joy – September 9 & 10
- 2016 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival –September 14 through November 14, 2016.
- Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic – dates to be announced.
- Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party –September – 2, 8, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 29, 30; October – 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 23, 25, 27, 28, 30, 31
- “Jersey Week” – November 6 – 13. Expect larger crowds this week as New Jersey students and families take advantage of a Fall Break created by their school's participation in the New Jersey Teachers Convention.
- Dapper Day at Epcot (unofficial event) – Saturday, November 12, 2016. More information at the event website.
- Holidays at Walt Disney World – dates to be announced.
- Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party – November 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 18, 27, 29; December 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15, 16, 18, 22
- Holidays Around the World at Epcot – dates to be announced.
- Candlelight Processional at Epcot – dates to be announced.
runDisney events
If you participate in (or are considering signing up for) runDisney events, visit our Team MousePlanet forum on the MousePad discussion board, where you can join our community of health-minded readers and staff.
2016
- Star Wars Half Marathon – The Dark Side Weekend – April 14 – 17, 2016. All races are sold out. The deadline to submit proof of time for these events has passed.
- Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend – November 3 – 5, 2016. All races are sold out, with the exception of the runDisney Kids races.
For current information on registration dates and capacity, see Lorree Tachell's runDisney Race Capacity Updates in the Team MousePlanet forum on our MousePad discussion board.
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Events
Check here to see if a sporting competition might fall during your next trip to the Walt Disney World Resort. We don't list all events here, but focus on the larger sport and cheer events that might result in extra visitors to the theme parks, and make it harder to secure a hotel room. The All-Star and moderate resort hotels are often the home base for these larger events, so it's worth avoiding those properties if possible.
2016 ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex events
- ICU Cheerleading and Dance Worlds Championship – April 21 – 22.
- USASF Cheerleading and Dance Worlds Championship – April 23 – 25. This event draws over 12,000 participants.
- Varsity All Star’s Cheerleading Championship – April 29 – May 1.
- Special Olympics Florida Summer Games – May 20 – 21.
- AAU National Club Championship – June 30 – July 3.
- Special Olympics Florida Fall Classic – November 11 – 12.
- 2016 Pop Warner Super Bowl – dates to be announced, but likely either December 3 – 10, or 10 – 17, 2016.
Merchandise Events
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| April 13 |
Disney Springs
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| April 14 |
Disney Springs
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| April 15 |
Disney Springs
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| April 16 |
Disney Springs
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| April 17 |
Disney Springs
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| April 18 |
Disney Springs
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| April 20 |
Animal Kingdom – Earth Day Showcases
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| April 21 |
Animal Kingdom – Earth Day Showcases
Epcot
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| April 22 |
Animal Kingdom – Earth Day Showcases
Disney Springs
Epcot
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| April 23 |
Animal Kingdom – Earth Day Showcases
Disney Springs
Epcot
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| April 24 |
Animal Kingdom – Earth Day Showcases
Epcot
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| April 27 |
Disney Springs
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| April 28 |
Disney Springs
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| April 29 |
Disney Springs
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| April 30 |
Disney Springs
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| May 1 |
Disney Springs
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| May 6 |
Epcot
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| May 7 |
Disney Springs
Epcot
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| May 9 |
Epcot
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| May 11 |
Disney Springs
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| May 12 |
Disney Springs
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| May 13 |
Disney Springs
Epcot
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| May 14 |
Disney Springs
Epcot
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| May 15 |
Disney Springs
Epcot
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| May 27-29 |
Epcot
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| June 1 |
Disney Springs
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| June 2 |
Disney Springs
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| June 3 |
Disney Springs
Epcot
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| June 4 |
Disney Springs
Epcot
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| June 5 |
Disney Springs
Epcot
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| June 15–19 |
Disney Springs
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| June 24 |
Epcot
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| June 25 |
Epcot
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| June 26 |
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| June 29–July 5 |
Disney Springs
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| July 7–8 |
Epcot
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Refurbishments and Attraction Closures
Magic Kingdom
2016
- Walt Disney World Railroad – closed through April 23 for refurbishment.
- Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse – closed July 7 – September 24 for refurbishment.
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad – closed August 8 – November 18 for refurbishment.
- Liberty Square Riverboat – closed August 15 – 21 for refurbishment.
- “it's a small world” – closed August 22 – September 15 for refurbishment.
Epcot
2016
- Soarin' – closed as of January 4, 2016. Reopens sometime in “summer of 2016” as Soarin' Around the World, with a new ride film.
- Maelstrom – permanently closed for construction of Frozen Ever After attraction. New ride expected to open May, 2016.
Disney's Hollywood Studios
2016
- Magic of Disney Animation – building permanently closed for future expansion. Part of the space has been converted to the Star Wars Launch Bay.
- Pizza Planet restaurant – closed January 11 for refurbishment. Reopening date TBD.
- Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show – permanently closed on April 3, 2016 to make way for the Star Wars Land expansion.
- Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure – permanently closed on April 3, 2016 to make way for the Star Wars Land expansion.
- Studio Catering Co. – closed on April 3, 2016 to make way for the Star Wars Land expansion.
- Meet & Greet: Mike and Sulley at Streets of America – closed on April 3, 2016 to make way for the Star Wars Land expansion.
Disney's Animal Kingdom
- None scheduled
Blizzard Beach
- None scheduled
Typhoon Lagoon
- None scheduled
Disney Springs
- Fulton's Crab House – closed for refurbishment. Scheduled to reopen in Fall, 2016
- Planet Hollywood – closed January 1 – June 1, 2016 for refurbishment and transformation into a Planet Hollywood Observatory.
- Disney Springs Bridge 4 and restrooms on Pleasure Island – temporarily closed for ongoing construction work.
- Disney Springs Lots A-G – closed through August 1, 2016.
- Disney Springs Lots H, I, J, and K (in Westside area) – closed until further notice for construction.
- Disney Quest – scheduled to close sometime in 2016. Will be replaced with an NBA Experience venue.
Resorts
- Boardwalk Inn
- Exterior painting and repair during daylight hours, through May 5, 2016
- Flying Fish Cafe closed February 1 – September 30, 2016 for refurbishment.
- Seashore Sweets – closes February 1 as part of the Flying Fish refurbishment.
- Wilderness Lodge and Villas – Hidden Springs pool, resort beach, playground, and Recreation fire pit closed. No opening date provided, but the pool is expected to be closed through 2017. Expect construction-related closures and noise due to construction of the as-yet-unannounced Disney Vacation Club cabins.
Elsewhere
- Disney Osprey Ridge Golf Course – permanently closed.
Current Discounts & Promotions
Note: MousePlanet does not edit past Updates to reflect price increases; for up-to-date prices, check the most recent Walt Disney World Resort Update. For your convenience, we have grouped the discount offers based on the intended audience. Check out the category that best matches you, and pick the offer that works best for you. And keep those tips coming—let us know if you find a better or different offer, so we can share it with other readers.
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Discounts for Everyone |
Spring 2016 Family Time package The Family Time package offers a 5-day/4-night Walt Disney World vacation package for a family of 4 for as low as $1,714. The package includes 5-day theme park tickets and a 4-night stay in standard rooms at Disney's All-Star Music Resort for as low as $1,714 for a family of 4. Book this offer through February 28, 2016 for stays most Sunday through Thursday nights February 22 through March 3, 2016 and April 3 through May 26, 2016. Other great rates are also available for alternate lengths of stay and party sizes for stays most nights February 22 through June 11, 2016. Travel must be booked from December 28, 2015 – Feb. 28, 2016. The Magic Your Way package offers up to 25 percent off on rooms for travel from April 14 to June 11 with a booking window from February 29 to March 31, 2016. Find a full list of resorts and discounts on the Small World Vacations blog. Memory Maker pre-arrival discount Disney's PhotoPass service provides a discount on Disney Memory Maker pre-arrival packages. For $169 plus tax, Walt Disney World guests can digitally download any photos associated with their Memory Maker account, including photos taken on attractions. The advanced purchase price is $149, a $20 savings. Applicable taxes are charged to all orders. Purchase must be made more than three days prior to arrival at the Walt Disney World Resort. All sales are final, and not eligible for an exchange or refund. |
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Discounts for Annual Passholders |
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Discounts for Disney Rewards VISA & Debit Card Holders |
15 percent off select guided tours Disney Visa cardholders receive 15 percent off the non-discounted price of selected guided tours for up to 10 people. The cardholder must participate in the tour, and pay with a Disney's Visa Card and/or Disney Rewards Redemption Card. Tours included:
10 percent off select restaurants Disney Visa cardholders receive 10 percent off the check when you pay with a Disney's Visa Card and/or Disney Rewards Redemption Card (be sure to request the discount). Discount excludes alcohol. Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge and Villas:
Disney's BoardWalk Inn and Villas:
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort:
Disney's Contemporary Resort:
Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground:
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa:
Disney's Old Key West Resort:
Disney's Port Orleans Resort:
Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa:
Disney's Wilderness Lodge:
Disney's Yacht Club Resort:
Disney's Hollywood Studios:
Epcot:
10 percent off merchandise Disney Visa cardholders receive 10 percent off at participating Disney-owned retail location when you spend a minimum of $50 and pay with a Disney's Visa Card and/or Disney Rewards Redemption Card (be sure to request the discount). Read all of the restrictions on the Disney Visa website. 15 percent off all Disney spa and salon services Disney Visa cardholders receive 15 percent off the non-discounted price of any salon treatment valued at $45 or greater or any 50-minute or longer spa service at the spas and salons at Walt Disney World Resort listed below: Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge and Villas
Disney's Contemporary Resort
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
Disney's Wilderness Lodge
Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resorts
Free 5″ x 7″ character photo at a private meet and greet location at Epcot Present your Disney's Premier Visa Card or Disney Rewards Visa Card for access to a private character meet and greet at Epcot for the cardholder and up to five guests. The event is hosted daily from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. inside Innoventions West at Epcot. You'll receive one free 5″ x 7″ character photo per day. |
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Discounts for Military Personnel |
2016 Military Salute – 4-Day Military Promotional Ticket discount Through December 16, 2016, active and retired U.S. military personnel (including active and retired members of the United States Coast Guard, National Guard and Reservists) or their spouses can purchase:
Walt Disney World Resort tickets may be used January 3 through December 19, 2016, except that the tickets may not be used March 20 – 2016 April 1, 2016. Active and retired U.S. military personnel can purchase Disney Military Promotional Tickets for themselves and up to five additional family members or friends. No more than six Disney Military Promotional Tickets may be purchased by any eligible member of the U.S. military (or spouse) pursuant to this offer. All tickets and options are non-transferable and must be used by December 19, 2016. 2016 Military Salute – Hotel discount Disney does not publish the actual discounted rates offered to service members under this program, and instead asks eligible U.S. military personnel to call 407-939-7830 to check pricing, availability and to make reservations. The website Military Disney Tips.com says the offer is 30-40%, based on room category. The new offer is valid most nights from January 3 through December 19, 2016. Like the ticket offer, the hotel discounts are not valid March 20, 2016 through April 1, 2016. |
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Discounts for Florida Residents |
None at this time. |
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Discounts for Canada Residents |
None at this time. |
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Discounts for U.K. Residents |
None at this time. |
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