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RESERVATIONS NOW OPEN FOR NEW DINING PACKAGE AT TONY’S TOWN SQUARE RESTAURANT AT MAGIC KINGDOM PARK

When guests visit Walt Disney World® Resort, they can enjoy the Main Street Electrical Parade at Magic Kingdom® Park in a whole new way.

Reservations are now available for the new Main Street Electrical Dining Package at Tony’s Town Square Restaurant, which includes reserved viewing for the popular nighttime parade.

Guests can take a mid-day break as they indulge in a delicious three-course lunch, including their choice of appetizer, entrée, dessert and a beverage. They can choose from favorites like Chicken Parmigiana, Spaghetti with meatballs or Margherita Pizza. And for dessert, there’s the classic Tiramisú or a decadent chocolate cake layered with a chocolate-hazelnut filling.

During the meal, they’ll receive a voucher for their reserved viewing of the Main Street Electrical Parade.

The cost is $45 for adults, $17 for children plus tax and gratuity. It is one table-service entitlement on the Disney Dining Plan. Book by calling 407-WDW-DINE or visiting Disneyworld.com/dine.

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Disney plans to add luxury hotel at Disneyland Resort

To take advantage of the city’s new policy giving tax incentives to build luxury hotels, Disneyland officials submitted plans Tuesday to add a fourth Disney-themed hotel at the resort.

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GOLF GETAWAY PACKAGES AT WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT

With summer in full swing, it’s the perfect time for our Clients to take advantage of Golf Getaway Packages at Walt Disney World® Resort.

They can choose between a two-night ($284 per person, per night) or three-night ($250 per person, per night) golf package that includes hotel room, two or three rounds of golf and a two-day Magic Your Way® Base Ticket, plus a $30 or $45 Pro Shop credit depending on their length of stay.

As with other Walt Disney Travel Company packages, these golf packages are eligible for commission (excluding any pro shop credits). In addition, add-on options are available (air, transfers, car rental, insurance, in-room gifting, etc). Extra rounds of golf, alternate resort selections, and longer lengths of stay may be accommodated (pending availability).

Contact Travel Agents, Scott and Becky Donahue, of Wish Upon a Star With Us to plan and book your vacation. or this package.

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10 Mistakes to Avoid When Planning Your Disney Vacation

You packed your day-bag and you’re ready to head out to the park, but have you forgotten anything? Did you check the transportation schedule? Did you bring enough money? Did you make your dining reservations?

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‘Hamilton’ Actress Phillipa Soo Joins Disney’s ‘Moana’

Next month, Lin-Manuel Miranda will exit as the star of his Broadway juggernaut Hamilton. But soon he’ll be reuniting with one of his co-stars on another project.

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Latest Walt Disney World Refurbishment List

Magic Kingdom® Park
Monorail
The Walt Disney World® Resort Monorail System is undergoing refurbishment and may be on modified service and/or routes. If Guests plan to use this form of transportation during their visit they should check to be sure of the best option available on their day of travel, as alternative transportation options will be available.
Through June 2016
Swiss Family Treehouse
Liberty Square Riverboat
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
“it’s a small world”
Jul. 6 – Sep. 24, 2016
Aug. 1 – 7, 2016
Aug. 8 – Nov. 18, 2016
Aug. 22 – Sep. 15, 2016
Epcot®
Stave Church Gallery
House of the Whispering Willows
Apr. 20 – Jun. 20, 2016
May 2 – Jun. 16, 2016
Disney’s Hollywood Studios®
Pizza Planet
Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream
Voyage of the Little Mermaid
MuppetVision 3D
Jan. 19 – Late 2016
Jul. 16 – 19, 2016
Jul. 24 – 27, 2016
Aug. 15 – 22, 2016
Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park
DINOSAUR Jul. 25 – Sep. 29, 2016

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
None  
Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park
None

Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Soft Goods Refurbishment Apr. 2 – Sep. 24, 2016
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village
Soft Goods Refurbishment Jul. 15, 2016 – Jan. 24, 2017
Disney’s Beach Club Villas
Soft Goods & Bath Refurbishment Jan. 22 – Aug. 17, 2016
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
Flying Fish Restaurant Through Summer 2016
Garden Suites Accessible Room Refurbishments Jun. 8 – Jul. 12, 2016
Disney’s BoardWalk Villas
Room Refurbishments May 16 – Aug 30, 2016
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Trinidad South Pool May 2 – Jun. 10, 2016
Martinique Pool May 31 – Jul. 1, 2016
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
Construction work in Loop 2100
There will be increased traffic throughout the resort between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Guests should allow extra time for travel.
Through July 2016
Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort
Beach Renourishment Project May 1 – Fall 2016
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
Routine Roof Maintenance
During this time Guests may see work in progress.
Through Summer 2016
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
Treehouse Villas Soft Goods Rehab Feb. 7 – Jun. 22, 2016
Disney’s Vero Beach Resort
Hard Goods Refurbishment Jan. 24 – Jul. 2, 2016
Shutter’s and Bleacher’s Bar & Grill
Closing to make way for new dining experiences coming soon
Jun. 19, 2016
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge & Villas
General Resort Refurbishments
Due to extensive refurbishment projects, Guests will very likely see and hear construction work in various areas throughout their stay. To minimize disruptions, we will attempt to limit work until after 9:00 a.m.
At this time, many popular areas will remained closed – including the Hidden Springs Pool (the leisure pool at The Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge), beach, marina, playground and more. In addition, certain pathways, like our nature trail, will be unavailable, and surrounding views may be altered. However, the recently renovated Silver Creek Springs Pool will remain open and boat transportation to Magic Kingdom park will continue to be offered.
Through 2017
Cub’s Den (Children’s Activity Center) – unavailable Through 2017
Sturdy Branches Health Club – unavailable July – October 2016
Buena Vista Palace
General Resort Refurbishments
Due to multiple resort refurbishment projects, Guests will notice construction work in various areas. The pool will be unavailable. The spa pool, located in the main tower will remain open for all guests. Additionally, neighboring hotels on Hotel Plaza Blvd. will allow Buena Vista Palace guests to use their pools during this time. Watercress Café will be closed during this time, however, the one80 Sports Bar and Restaurant will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Through June 2016
Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel
Guest Room Renovations
Renovation work is scheduled to take place between 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily. No guests will be accommodated in the renovation area as to minimize impact on the guest experience.
June – September 2016

Disney Springs
Roadwork on Buena Vista Drive
Due to heavy roadwork, expect delays on Buena Vista Drive. It is recommended that Guests use complimentary Walt Disney World Resort transportation from Parks and Resorts to Disney Springs and plan to arrive early for reserved dining and entertainment experiences.
Through May 2016
Planet Hollywood Jan. 6 – Summer 2016
Fulton’s Crab House – reopening as Paddlefish Apr. 4 – Fall 2016

Golf Courses/Miniature Golf
None  

Information and dates subject to change without notice.

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‘Zootopia’ Hops Past $1B Global Box Office

With an additional $4.4M worldwide this weekend, Disney’s Zootopia has become the studio’s second $1B grosser of the year at the global box office.

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Disney’s ‘Frozen’ Musical Switches Up Dance Moves

Christopher Gattelli, who won a Tony Award in 2012 for Disney Theatrical Productions’ Newsies, looks set to step in as choreographer on the company’s eagerly anticipated stage musical adaptation of Frozen.

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SUMMER NIGHTS HEAT UP AT DOWNTOWN DISNEY DISTRICT AT THE DISNEYLAND RESORT

Beginning this month, the summer celebration gets underway at Downtown Disney® District at Disneyland® Resort with nightly music performances featuring a different theme practically every night.

The Downtown Disney Live! Stage will feature popular favorites from some past years, as well as new groups. On Saturdays and Sundays, Dance Party nights will feature a varying lineup of big band, swing and rockabilly bands, including Phat Cat Swinger and Crown City Bombers, plus Top 40 and ‘80s groups. Island Reggae Band turns Mondays into Reggae nights, while Adelaide takes the stage for Latin nights on Tuesdays. Country and Cajun sounds take over Wednesday nights, and Thursday nights feature oldies and classic rock. Fridays mark the return of Polynesian nights, sponsored by Dole, featuring Tupua on theDowntown Disney stage.

And the musical fun isn’t all after dark! On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 2 to 6 p.m. throughout the summer, Vocal Trip offers a cappella renditions of Disney favorites and popular songs throughout the Downtown Disney District.

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‘Star Wars: Rogue One’ Enlists Renowned Stunt Coordinator for Reshoots

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Veteran stunt coordinator and second unit director Simon Crane has been tapped to assist with the lengthy reshoots for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, sources tell The Hollywood Reporter.

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