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SPLITSVILLE LUXURY LANES COMING TO DOWNTOWN DISNEY DISTRICT AT THE DISNEYLAND RESORT IN LATE 2017

Splitsville Luxury Lanes, which has pioneered a fun and inventive new approach to bowling as a social experience for all ages, will roll into the Downtown Disney® District at the Disneyland® Resort in late 2017.

The first Splitsville in California will offer a unique combination of dining, bowling and live entertainment with 625 restaurant seats, a large outdoor patio overlooking the Downtown Disney District, two full-service bars and 20 luxury bowling lanes. You’ll want to visit, even if you don’t plan to bowl!

Set to begin construction soon adjacent to Tortilla Jo’s, Splitsville will have a dramatic, mid-century-inspired design. The menu will include fresh-rolled sushi, gourmet appetizers, hand-cut steaks, and if you can spare it, alley classics like burgers, crinkle-cut fries and hand-tossed pizzas.

There’s always plenty to do and enjoy at the Downtown Disney District and, with Splitsville on its way, there will be even more to bowl guests over!

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Introducing Kingdom Cabanas at Magic Kingdom

Now guests have a new way to make the most of their day at the Magic Kingdom® Park at Walt Disney World® Resort.

Located in Tomorrowland®, the new exclusive Kingdom Cabanas provide a unique opportunity to gather, connect, rest and refuel from an exciting time in the Park. Each one of these private and comfortable cabanas includes in-Park Wi-Fi, charging stations, locked storage to stow souvenirs, as well as light snacks and beverages throughout the day – all for one price.

If guests are ready for a heartier bite to eat, a Cast Member will be on hand to pick up and deliver food from select Quick-Service locations! And since guests can come and go as they please, they can enjoy as much (or as little) rest and relaxation as they like.

Call 407-WDW-PLAY (939-7529) for pricing and availability or to reserve one of our Kingdom Cabanas for guests today.

The number of cabanas is extremely limited. Maximum of 8 Guests per cabana. Rental period spans from Park open until Park close. Valid Theme Park admission required. Disney not responsible or liable for any loss or damage to personal belongings. This offering is non-commissionable.

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Disney Gifts For Adults: 15 Unique Gift Ideas For Theme Park Fans Perfect For 2016 Holiday

Disney isn’t just for kids! Box office numbers for Disney’s releases and theme park attendance prove adults are also in love with Mickey Mouse, which means Disney-themed gifts are definitely a go this holiday 2016 season. If you’re unsure what to get your loved one this Christmas, we’ve got you covered with these 15 unique gift ideas!

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Watch the Evolution of Disney Animation Movies from 1937 to 2016

From Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs all the way back in 1937 to Zootopia which was released this year, this video features clips from over 45 Disney animated movies and shows how Disney’s style has changed over the years. But what’s probably most impressive is how fantastic the animation from the old movies still look.

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How Disney Parks Are Slowly Adding More ‘Star Wars’

Even before Disney purchased Lucasfilm in 2012, there was plenty of Star Wars to be found at Disney theme parks. The Star Tours motion simulator ride has been in operation since 1987, and a small legion of Stormtroopers and other movie characters can be spotted inside park gates.

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Disney Sets U.S. Box-Office Record; Could Take Global Title

Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) has purchased its way to box-office dominance. The company has built a hit factory that started when it spent $7.4 billion to buy Pixar in 2006, then continued with its purchase of Marvel for $4 billion in 2009, followed by it spending the same amount to pick up Lucasfilm in 2012.

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WATCH: Disney’s Newsies Stage Musical Returns to ‘Seize the Day’ on the Big Screen

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MAIN STREET ELECTRICAL PARADE RETURNS TO DISNEYLAND PARK JANUARY 20

As we shared a few months ago, the Main Street Electrical Parade is coming back to the place it began – Disneyland® Park – for a limited time, beginning Jan. 20, 2017. Whether guests are making new memories or reliving favorite moments, this is a homecoming celebration they’ll want to share with family and friends.

This encore performance at Disneyland Park will run nightly until June 18 – that’s 45 years after it first lit up Main Street, U.S.A., in 1972! During this limited-time celebration, guests will also enjoy special merchandise and food offerings inspired by the Main Street Electrical Parade. Stay tuned to Disney Travel News for more information on those!

On Jan. 19, 2017, Guests can be among the first to experience the return of this beloved parade during a special, after-hours premiere event. After the park closes, premiere event ticket holders will enjoy a night of exclusive access to most Disneyland Park attractions and select restaurants, featuring a special performance of the Main Street Electrical Parade ahead of its official debut to the public. Tickets go on sale for Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders tomorrow, Dec. 6, 2017 and to the general public on Dec. 13.

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NEW FAST CASUAL DINNER MENU NOW AVAILABLE AT ABC COMMISSARY AT DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS

ABC Commissary at Disney’s Hollywood Studios® at Walt Disney World® Resort has long been a Guest favorite to take a break and grab a bite to eat while enjoying ample indoor seating and props from their favorite ABC television shows. Now guests can expect a more upscale dining experience for dinner—with elevated menu items and food brought to their table.

New appetizers include jalapeño poppers and pita chips with hummus. Fast-casual entrees include a juicy Chimichurri Steak served with a fire-roasted corn medley, hearty Barbecued Chicken and Ribs with coleslaw, and a Southwest Burger piled high with Pepper Jack cheese, bacon, guacamole and jalapeño poppers, all three are served with thick-cut steak fries.

Lighter options include a zesty Lemon Pepper Salmon, served with green beans and couscous and the Mediterranean Salad with tomatoes, onions, peppers, Kalamata olives and feta tossed in a Greek vinaigrette and topped with your choice of chicken or salmon. Kids will enjoy entrees like barbecued chicken, salmon or a burger.

Guests will place their order at the register and receive a pager. They can then choose any open table in the dining room, sit back, relax and enjoy the ambiance. A Cast Member will deliver their food and drinks to the table.

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New Star Wars Experiences Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

A galaxy of new Star Wars experiences is coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios beginning mid-December. The announcement – made today at Walt Disney World Resort – noted that some of the coming-soon additions are inspired by “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” that opens in theaters worldwide on Dec. 16.

Guests, including fans of the epic space saga, will find new entertainment, special displays inside Star Wars Launch Bay, a first-ever themed tour and more at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Starting Dec. 16, guests at Disney's Hollywood Studios will be able to see AWR Troopers from "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" when they join the popular daytime stage show "Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away." Outfitted in their specialized Stormtrooper armor with a dark, ominous gleam, these soldiers serve as bodyguards and enforcers for Director Krennic, a highly-placed officer within the Advance Weapons Research (AWR) division of the Empire. A new Troopers sequence will join the show, which runs daily at Disney's Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
Starting Dec. 16, guests at Disney's Hollywood Studios will be able to see AWR Troopers from "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" when they join the popular daytime stage show "Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away." Outfitted in their specialized Stormtrooper armor with a dark, ominous gleam, these soldiers serve as bodyguards and enforcers for Director Krennic, a highly-placed officer within the Advance Weapons Research (AWR) division of the Empire. A new Troopers sequence will join the show, which runs daily at Disney's Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

Premiering this Month

  • Star Wars Launch Bay – a multi-sensory space celebrating all things Star Wars – is now updated with authentic replicas from “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” joining other Star Wars memorabilia in the preview gallery. Making-of footage from “Rogue One”has been added to the “Meet the Makers” film featured in Star Wars Launch Bay.
  • In the popular daytime stage show “Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away,” guests will get a first look at AWR Troopers from “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.” Outfitted in their specialized Stormtrooper armor with a dark, ominous gleam, these soldiers serve as bodyguards and enforcers for Director Krennic, a highly placed officer within the Advance Weapons Research (AWR) division of the Empire. A new Troopers sequence will join the show Dec. 16. Performances daily.
  • The fan favorite nighttime show, “Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular,” will return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on December 16 and will join “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!” as a second nightly fireworks spectacular at the park through Dec. 31. The show will continue to be presented in 2017.
  • Starting mid-December, randomized tracks will be returning to Star Tours – the Adventures Continue, the popular attraction that uses motion simulator-based technology. Instead of each ride experience launching from the planet of Jakku, the attraction will be randomized to both start and end at different locations for every galactic journey. New scenes from “Star Wars: Episode VIII” will be added to Star Tours in the coming year.

New in 2017

For the ultimate fan comes the ultimate tour. An all-new Star Wars guided tour is a seven-hour immersion in all the park’s current Star Wars experiences. Here’s what it includes:

  • A Star Wars “all-in-the-know” tour guide
  • Priority boarding for Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
  • Encounter two Star Wars characters (Chewbacca and Kylo Ren) at Star Wars Launch Bay
  • An in-depth, insider’s tour around Star Wars Launch Bay
  • Screening of “Star Wars: Path of the Jedi“
  • Enjoy Star Wars-themed menu items during dinner at Backlot Express
  • A spot in the Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Dessert Party, which includes themed sweets and specialty beverages, as well as reserved viewing for the Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular fireworks show

Younglings ages 4-12 on the guided tour package can also train in the way of The Force in Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple. Priced at $129 per person, tours begin Jan. 2 and will be offered on Mondays and Saturdays throughout 2017. Reservations for January tours can be made soon.

This latest flight of additions celebrating the Star Wars saga continues to elevate the Star Wars presence at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Entire Star Wars-themed lands are now under construction at the theme park and at Disneyland Park in California.

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