Walt Disney World Resort Update for November 1–6, 2016
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“Once Upon a Time” projection show lights up Cinderella Castle starting November 4 | Candlelight Processional narrator list nearly complete | Pricier Candlelight dining for 2016 | Views around the World | This and That | Crowd Forecast
“Once Upon a Time” projection show lights up Cinderella Castle starting November 4
Mrs. Potts is the narrator for the new “Once Upon a Time” castle show at the Magic Kingdom. Photo © Disney.
Fans of the four-year-old “Celebrate the Magic” projection show have just a few chances to see it before it retires this Thursday, November 3. On Friday, November 4, an all-new show called “Once Upon a Time” debuts at the Magic Kingdom.
“Once Upon a Time” will include several scenes from Beauty and the Beast. Photo © Disney.
Mrs. Potts (from Beauty and the Beast) serves as narrator for the 14-minute show, which includes scenes from Peter Pan, Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland and more.
Showtimes have only been published for the first three nights, with a 9:45 p.m. show on Friday, November 4, and 10:45 p.m. shows on Saturday and Sunday, November 5 and 6.
Peter Pan and the Darling children fly across the surface of Cinderella Castle in the new “Once Upon a Time” show at the Magic Kingdom. Photo © Disney.
Projection mapping technology allows almost every surface of Cinderella Castle to be used as a screen for the new Walt Disney World show. Photo © Disney.
Candlelight Processional narrator list nearly complete
Disney has released almost the complete lineup of narrators for the 2016 Candlelight Processional at Epcot, which runs November 25 through December 30. All of the narrators currently scheduled are Candlelight veterans, and the list is packed with returning favorites.
The full list of dates and narrators is below. Performances are at 5:00 p.m., 6:45 p.m., and 8:15 p.m. nightly, with the exception of December 6. The 5:00 p.m. performance that evening is a private event, and not open to the public.
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Narrators
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11/25 – 11/27
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Steven Curtis Chapman
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11/28 – 12/1
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Neil Patrick Harris
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12/2 – 12/3
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Whoopi Goldberg
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12/4 – 12/6
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Edward James Olmos
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12/7 – 12/9
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Not Yet Announced
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12/10 – 12/12
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Robby Benson
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12/13 – 12/15
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Meredith Vieira
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12/16 – 12/18
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Jim Caviezel
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12/19 – 12/21
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Joe Morton
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12/22 – 12/24
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Ming-Na Wen
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12/25 – 12/27
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Jodi Benson
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12/28 – 12/30
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Cal Ripken, Jr.
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Pricier Candlelight dining for 2016
The only way to ensure a reserved seat for the Candlelight Processional is to book a Candlelight Dining Package. All Candlelight dining package includes an appetizer, entree, dessert, and non-alcoholic drink at table service restaurants, or a full buffet at The Garden Grill. Each member of the party will also receive access to the reserved Candlelight Processional viewing area, and also reserved viewing for the Illuminations fireworks show.
The dining packages have been on sale since June, but reservations will start to fill up fairly quickly now that the narrators have been (mostly) finalized.
Lunch packages are $39.00-$69.00 ($14.00-$41.00 for children) and dinner packages are $51.00-$75.99 ($17.50-$41.00), with price depending on meal and restaurant. We note a substantial jump in pricing at some locations this year, with many restaurants now charging the same for lunch and dinner seating. In 2015, lunch at Coral Reef was $58.99 for adults, $14.99 for children. This year, the prices are $69 (adult) and $24 (child) for lunch or dinner. Akershus Royal Banquet Hall has added breakfast, lunch and dinner service for 2016, with breakfast service also available at Trattoria Al Forno (Disney's BoardWalk) and Captain's Grille (Disney's Yacht Club Resort)
Restaurants, meals, and pricing are detailed below. Call (407) 939-3463 to book, or visit the Walt Disney World website to book online.
Any remaining theater seats for the nightly shows are filled on a first come, first serve basis, though you can usually snag a spot in the standing-room-only viewing area.
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Breakfast Child (3-9) |
Lunch Adult |
Lunch Child (3-9) |
Dinner Adult |
Dinner Child (3-9) |
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| Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room United Kingdom Pavilion |
N/A
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N/A
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$58.00
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$23.00
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$58.00
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$23.00
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| Coral Reef Restaurant The Living Seas |
N/A
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N/A
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$69.00
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$24.00
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$69.00
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$24.00
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| Biergarten Restaurant Germany Pavilion |
N/A
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$39.00
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$22.00
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$53.00
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$29.00
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| The Garden Grill Restaurant The Land Pavilion |
$39.00
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$23.00
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$57.00
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$34.00
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$57.00
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$34.00
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| Nine Dragons Restaurant China Pavilion |
N/A
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N/A
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$41.00
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$14.00
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$51.00
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$18.50
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| Restaurant Marrakesh Morocco Pavilion |
N/A
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N/A
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$50.00
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$21.00
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$58.00
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$21.00
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| Spice Road Table Morocco Pavilion |
N/A
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N/A
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$50.00
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$21.00
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$58.00
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$21.00
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| San Angel Inn Restaurante Mexico Pavilion |
N/A
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N/A
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$57.50
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$15.50
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$71.50
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$17.50
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| Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria Italy Pavilion |
N/A
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N/A
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$54.00
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$20.00
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$57.00
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$24.00
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| Les Chefs de France France Pavilion |
N/A
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N/A
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$65.99
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$17.99
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$75.99
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$22.99
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| Tokyo Dining Japan Pavilion |
N/A
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N/A
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$62.00
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$16.99
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$74.00
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$20.75 |
| Teppan Edo Japan Pavilion |
N/A
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N/A
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$62.00
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$16.99
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$74.00
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$20.75 |
| Tutto Italia Ristorante Italy Pavilion |
N/A
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N/A
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$64.00
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$22.00
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$70.00
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$25.00
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| La Hacienda de San Angel Mexico Pavilion |
N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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$76.00
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$17.50
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| Akershus Royal Banquet Hall Norway Pavilion |
$54.00
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$32.00
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$69.00
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$41.00
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$69.00
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$41.00
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| Trattoria Al Forno Disney's BoardWalk Resort |
$27.00
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$14.00
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N/A
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N/A
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$58.00
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$23.00
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| Captain's Grille Disney's Yacht Club Resort |
$31.00
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$17.00
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$47.00
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$20.00
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$64.00
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$23.00
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Views Around the World
Alan shares photos from his walks around the Walt Disney World resort, with one last look at Halloween before the pumpkins make way for Christmas trees
Out with the old (holiday)…
Boats cruising the Sassagoula River from Disney Springs pass Halloween decorated room balconies like this one at Disney's Old Key West. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
In the days leading up to Halloween, Disney Springs themed photo backdrops became plentiful, including this one on the West Side. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Cast Members set up a temporary display and sales table of Halloween merchandise in the lobby of Disney's Wilderness Lodge. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
The Living with the Land boat ride at Epcot set up a large Fall Harvest and Halloween display in the greenhouse. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
What's this? A Jack Skellington carved pumpkin is scrutinized by one of the residents of the Red Temple on the Maharajah Jungle Trek at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
An Oogie Boogie carved pumpkin adds a Halloween accent to Maharajah Jungle Trek at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
..and in with the new (holiday)
Disney's Polynesian Village Resort has already begun selling Christmas-themed merchandise. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
TTC
Additional construction walls have gone up around the tram loading stations at the Transportation and Ticket Center. Trams appear to continue to operate normally. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
The Magic Kingdom resorts monorail glides over the tram loading area at the Transportation and Ticket Center, which is undergoing refurbishment. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Notwithstanding the construction walls near the entrance of the TTC tram loading area, parking lot tram service appears unaffected. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
After several weeks of visible preparations, the new permanent lights have been installed in the newest sections of the Magic Kingdom's main parking lot in the area of the former Walt Disney World Speedway race track. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Renovations to the Magic Kingdom Ferryboat dock extend into the plaza approaching the security bag check areas. Ferryboat service continues. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Construction next to the Magic Kingdom bus stop now extends even further away from the area in which the buses currently travel. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Animal Kingdom
It appears that Disney's Animal Kingdom is building a new outer berm between the Pandora: The World of Avatar construction area and the resort bus stop. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
What appears to be a new berm is rising between Disney's Animal Kingdom resort bus stop and the under-construction Pandora: The World of Avatar. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Many parking Cast Members, including those at Disney's Animal Kingdom, have been spotted wearing Ear Hats lately. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Floating mountains appear increasingly complete above the Guest Relations desk outside the front gate of Disney's Animal Kingdom. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
The Discovery Island Trail (from Africa to the Tree of Life) reopened last week after a long refurbishment. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
The Discovery Island Trail provides close-up views of the Tree of Life and a few live animal habitat enclosures are viewable from this area as well. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
The show barges used this summer for The Jungle Book: Alive with Magic show are no longer positioned near the amphitheater that now awaits the (as yet unannounced) premier of Rivers of Light. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
The amphitheater in front of Theater in the Wild (home of Finding Nemo: The Musical) appears rather stark awaiting the premier of Rivers of Light. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Temporary construction walls again block access to the Rivers of Light amphitheater. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
The projection “spheres” for the Rivers of Light show now have new grid-like outer surfaces and other thematic elements are nearby. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
From atop Expedition Everest, it is easy to see the current state of construction of the floating mountains of Pandora on the other side of Disney's Animal Kingdom. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Interior refurbishment at Dinosaur continues. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Like the new Guest Relations desk inside the exit area of Space Mountain (the Tomorrowland Power & Light Co.), Disney's Animal Kingdom now has a new Guest Relations desk near the entrance to Kilimanjaro Safari in the tent-like structure that used to have a sign boasting “Last Film” before the Safari. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
The Disney's Animal Kingdom opening day name has returned to the walking trail near the exit of Kilimanjaro Safari; some signs in the area also refer to it as the Pangani Forrest Exploration Trail. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Additional near-ground level details of Pandora are emerging above the construction wall near Tiffins Restaurant and Nomad Lounge (behind Pizzafari). It is not yet clear whether the theming of the bridge includes some of the bioluminescence that Pandora will be known for at night; if so, the view from Nomad Lounge at night will be quite pretty. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Magic Kingdom
Refurbishment at the Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse is complete and the attraction is once again open. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
One of the noticeable aspects of the recently concluded refurbishment at the Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse is the new wood installed on many of the walkways and bridges throughout the attraction. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Even on the weekends, renovation work continues on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad ahead of its expected reopening before Thanksgiving. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
The construction scrims have been removed from most of the exterior of The Haunted Mansion, though one of the upper sections of the facade is now covered. Just in time for Halloween weekend, one of the tarps in that section became unsecured and appeared ghostlike from time to time thanks to the wind. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
The latest refurbishment to The Haunted Mansion appears to have restored some of the imagineered patina to the brickwork that had been removed in a prior refurbishment. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Painting of the Tomorrowland rocks that face Magic Kingdom's Central Plaza hub appears complete. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
The new color scheme of the Tomorrowland rocks create interesting views of Cinderella Castle. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Exterior refurbishment (possibly cleaning) is underway on the outside of Space Mountain as viewed from the pathway to Disney's Contemporary Resort. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
The new Pandora jewelry shop opened over the weekend on Main Street USA. It also may be entered from Center Street. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Epcot
A new Disney Visa Photo Spot is located in what was a long-closed camera and film shop at the Imagination pavilion. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
The entrance to the new Disney Visa Photo Spot is located in the jumping fountains plaza at the Imagination pavilion next door to the exit of the Magic Eye Theater. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Tank renovations continue on the Living with the Land boat ride where, most recently, young American Alligators were raised. In the rainforest scene earlier on the ride, the animatronic alligators have also been removed. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Disney's Hollywood Studios
Outside Disney's Hollywood Studios, extensive road construction is underway at the interchange from World Drive to the park next to Osceola Parkway. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Significant road construction is underway on Osceola Parkway adjacent to Disney's Hollywood Studios. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
The ramp from Osceola Parkway to World Drive provides a glimpse into the construction work for the future Star Wars and Toy Story lands inside Disney's Hollywood Studios. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Disney Springs
Finer details are coming into view at the future site of Paddlefish Restaurant. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Atop the future Paddlefish, the pilot's bridge appears that will have some interesting details when it is complete. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Disney Resorts
Signs along Disney's Lake Buena Vista Golf Course now warn of the dangers posed by alligators and snakes. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
In addition to alligator and snake warnings, signs around Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort explicitly state “No Fishing”. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Some of the patio between Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and its splash pool area is closed for refurbishment. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
A section of the patio between Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and its splash pool area is closed for refurbishment; the splash pool and main pool areas remain open. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Construction of the (as yet unannounced and unnamed) DVC bungalows at Disney's Wilderness Lodge continues. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Building continues along Bay Lake near the existing DVC Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Building (likely for DVC) also continues along the channel from Bay Lake to the water bridge to the Seven Seas Lagoon. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Alligator and snake warning signs now also dot the Sassagoula River and other waterways within Disney's Port Orleans Resort. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Renovations continue at the Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Don't keep it to yourself!
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This and That
The kiosk on the causeway bridge near Rainforest Cafe ceased operating as AristoCrepes late last week and now sells more generic snacks. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
…Disney is tinkering with the menu and operation of AristoCrepes, one of three Disney-operated food stands that opened in Disney Springs this past April. The menu of savory and dessert crepes is now available at nearby Amorette’s Patisserie, but only during selected hours that vary by day. The former AristoCrepes kiosk will now open only on busier days, and sells more traditional Disney snacks, like soft pretzels, chips, popcorn, and soft drinks.
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort's new Garden View Champagne & Wine Lounge is open nightly from 7-10 p.m. through December 2016. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
…The Garden View Lounge at Disney's Grand Floridian Hotel has debuted a new evening offering called the Garden View Champagne and Wine Lounge. Open from 7 to 10 p.m. each evening now through December 10, the lounge offers a small menu of champagne and wines by the glass, along with small plates and appetizers.
…A performer in the Cirque du Soleil production of La Nouba in Disney Springs was injured during rehearsal on October 20, according to Theme Park University, and an online collection has been established to help her husband care for the performer and their 6-month-old son. Karina Silva Poirier reportedly fell 9 meters to the stage, and suffered multiple fractures to her face and skull. She is being treated at an Orlando-area hospital.
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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 – Opened December 1, 2015
- 2016 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival – September 14 through November 14, 2016.
- “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.
- Destination D – November 19-20, 2016. D23 Members are invited to join the excitement of D23 Destination D: Amazing Adventures, a celebration of Disney adventures of the past, present, and future. More details at the event website.
- Holidays at Walt Disney World – November 7 through December 31, 2016
- 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 – November 25 through December 30, 2016
- Candlelight Processional at Epcot – November 25 through December 30, 2016
2017 Resort events
- MouseAdventure – Saturday, March 4, 2017
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
- Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend – November 3–5. All races are sold out, with the exception of the runDisney Kids races. Proof of time deadline has passed.
2017
- Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend – January 4–8, 2017. Registration is now open. Proof of time must be submitted by October 4, 2016.
- Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend – February 24–26, 2017. Registration is now open. Proof of time must be submitted by November 15, 2016.
- Star Wars Half Marathon – The Dark Side Weekend – April 20–23, 2017. Registration is now open. Proof of time must be submitted by January 17, 2017.
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.
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex events
2016
- Special Olympics Florida Fall Classic – November 11–12.
- 2016 Pop Warner Super Bowl – December 3–10.
2017
- Pro Bowl week festivities – take place the week prior to the 2017 game on January 29. Additional schedule information to be released.
Refurbishments and Attraction Closures
Magic Kingdom
2016
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad – closed August 8 – November 18 for refurbishment.
Epcot
Permanently closed:
- Sum of All Thrills – closed permanently on September 14.
- Storm Struck – closed permanently on September 14.
Disney's Hollywood Studios
2016
- Pizza Planet restaurant – closed for refurbishment. Will reopen in Fall, 2016 as PizzeRizzo
- Rock 'n' Roller Coaster – closed for refurbishment October 27 though November 9.
Permanently closed:
- Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show
- Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure
- Studio Catering Co.
- Meet & Greet: Mike and Sulley at Streets of America
- Magic of Disney Animation
- The Writer's Stop
- Academy of Television Sciences Hall of Fame
Disney's Animal Kingdom
- Dinosaur – closed for refurbishment July 25 – Fall, 2016
Blizzard Beach
- Closed October 23 – December 24 for seasonal refurbishment.
Typhoon Lagoon
- Closed December 24 – March 11, 2017 for seasonal refurbishment.
Disney Springs
- Fulton's Crab House – closed for refurbishment. Scheduled to reopen in Fall 2016 as Paddlefish
- Planet Hollywood – closed for refurbishment and transformation into a Planet Hollywood Observatory.
- Disney Quest – scheduled to close sometime in 2016.
Resorts
- 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.
- Disney's All-Star Sports – the Grand Slam Pool closes October 10 for refurbishment, and is expected to reopen by December 2. The Surfboard Bay Pool will remain open.
- Disney's Pop Century Resort – the Computer Pool closes October 31 for refurbishment, and is expected to reopen by December 23. The Hippy Dippy Pool will remain open.
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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Travel Discounts for Everyone |
All of these packages can also be booked through MousePlanet's partner travel agency Get Away Today. Early Spring room-only offer
Early Spring Kid-sized Vacation offer
Early Spring Family Magic offer
Magical Vacation Package offer
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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Travel Discounts for Annual Passholders |
None at this time. If you know of an offer we haven't listed, please drop us an email with the details! |
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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:
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex:
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 most days 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 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 character photo download per day. Star Wars meet and greet at Disney's Hollywood Studios' Star Wars Launch Bay Present your Disney's Premier Visa Card or Disney Rewards Visa Card for access to a character meet and greet at Star Wars Launch Bay for the cardholder and up to five guests. The event is hosted daily from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. inside Star Wars Launch Bay at Disney's Hollywood Studios. You'll receive one free character photo download per day. |
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Travel 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 percent, based on room category. The 2016 offer is valid most nights from January 3 through December 19, 2016. 2017 Military Salute – 4-Day or 5-Day Military Promotional Ticket discount Through December 19, 2017, 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 1 through December 19, 2017, except that the tickets may not be used April 9–23, 2017. 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, 2017. 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 percent, based on room category. The 2017 offer is valid most nights from January 1 through December 19, 2017. Like the ticket offer, the hotel discounts are not valid April 9–23, 2017. |
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Travel Discounts for Florida Residents |
None at this time. If you know of an offer we haven't listed, please drop us an email with the details! |
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Travel Discounts for Canada Residents |
MousePlanet reader Scott S. alerted us to a new offer for Canadian residents. Canadian residents receive a 25% discount on 4-day or longer tickets purchased by February 28, 2017. The discounted rate for a 4-Day adult base ticket is $244.00 USD, compared to $325.00 USD when purchased at the gate. A 10-day adult base ticket is $300 USD, a savings of $100 from the main gate price. This offer is only good for Canadian citizens with valid passport, or residents of Canada with valid proof of Canadian residency. The tickets are sold as an exchange certificate, and must be exchanged for park ticket upon arrival. There is no expiration date on the unused tickets, but once activated the tickets must be used within 14 days of first entry. You can see the full details on the Walt Disney World website. Thanks Scott for the heads up! If you know of an offer we haven't listed, please drop us an email with the details! |
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Travel Discounts for U.K. Residents |
None at this time. If you know of an offer we haven't listed, please drop us an email with the details! |
