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Walt Disney Co Sets Its Sights on Lightning-Fast 3D Printing

A Walt Disney patent application for 3D printing technology that’s reportedly up to 100 times or more faster than leading commercialized technologies was published in late April. This doesn’t mean the entertainment titan will develop and commercialize a 3D printer to compete with industry leaders 3D Systems and Stratasys.

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DISNEY CRUISE LINE RETURNING TO NEW YORK, CALIFORNIA AND TEXAS IN FALL 2017

In the fall of 2017, Disney Cruise Line will return to New York with sailings to the Bahamas and the Canadian coast – including a seven-night Canada cruise. San Diego will serve as a homeport with a variety of cruises to Baja and the Mexican Riviera, and Galveston will again be a homeport with sailings to the Caribbean and Bahamas.

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

Bookings open for Platinum and Gold Castaway Club members on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 and to all other Guests on Thursday, May 26, 2016.

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Shanghai issues etiquette guide for Disneyland visitors

As the opening date for the highly anticipated Shanghai Disneyland nears, fans of Mickey and the gang are being reminded to behave.

Shanghai’s municipal government has issued an etiquette guide aimed at locals planning to visit the new park, due to open on June 16 in the city’s Pudong district.
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Watch the Latest ‘Finding Dory’ Trailer

With the movie premiere of everyone’s favorite forgetful fish just around the corner, the latest official “Finding Dory” trailer is here!

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Pixar is releasing all these movies soon, and we can’t wait!

We are so darn excited to finally get our Pixar fix when Finding Dory comes out at last on June 17th! But in addition to going back and re-watching all the Pixar classics, it’s about time we looked ahead at what the amazing studio has coming up in the next few years.

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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Undergoing Refurbishment Starting in August

If you are planning a trip to Walt Disney World late this summer, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Undergoing Refurbishment Aug. 8 – Nov. 18, 2016.

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Annette Funicello’s Mickey Mouse Club Ears and $1 Million in Other Rare Disney Memorabilia to Sell at Auction

Disneyland is auctioning off an estimated $1 million worth of rare and vintage memorabilia from the park’s early days.

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‘THE JUNGLE BOOK: ALIVE WITH MAGIC’ DEBUTS MAY 28 AT DISNEY’S ANIMAL KINGDOM

“The Jungle Book: Alive with Magic” will debut at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park on May 28, 2016. And today, we’re excited to share a few more details about this exciting new entertainment experience at Walt Disney World® Resort.

The excitement and fun of Disney’s hit live-action adventure “The Jungle Book” roars to life in this new show with live music and performances, dazzling special effects and production numbers inspired by Indian cultural traditions. As Guests gather on the shores of Discovery River for this vibrant Indian celebration, dozens of colorful performers take to the water and surround the audience in song and visual artistry.

Massive curtains of water glow to life above the river’s surface, illuminated with imagery from the new blockbuster film as Bagheera and other favorite characters “The Jungle Book” take Guests on a journey through the jungle, following Mowgli’s encounters.

Plus, “The Jungle Book: Alive with Magic” features rousing, Indian-inspired arrangements of the movie’s popular songs “Trust in Me,” “The Bare Necessities” and “I Wan’na Be Like You,” all building to an uplifting, boisterous finale.

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10 Extinct Disney World Attractions You Need To Know About

The Walt Disney World Resort has seen many rides come and go over its 45 years of existence. With new technology and changing guest preferences over the decades, some rides simply fall out of favour, are no longer relevant or just break down to the point they don’t become cost-effective to fix.

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TIFFINS RESTAURANT AND NOMAD LOUNGE OPENING MAY 27 AT DISNEY’S ANIMAL KINGDOM

Countdown to the opening of the newest Disney signature restaurant at Walt Disney World® Resort – Tiffins at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, featuring cuisine and beverages from places that inspired the creation of the Park.

Open for both lunch and dinner, Tiffins is situated near Pizzafari on Discovery Island, near what will be the entrance to Pandora – The World of AVATAR, when it opens in 2017. (“Tiffin” is an Indian English word for a midday meal or a type of container used to carry food while traveling). Adjacent to Tiffins, Nomad Lounge features waterfront views in addition to hand-crafted cocktails with African, Asian and South American flavors; beers, and sustainable wines from those regions, plus specialty non-alcoholic beverages and small bites.

Here’s a look at the menu for both Tiffins and Nomad Lounge.

The park’s culinary team is working on special dining packages which will begin May 28 at Tiffins and Tusker House Restaurant for the new limited-engagement nighttime show, The Jungle Book: Alive With Magic.

Similar to the popular Fantasmic! Dining Packages at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®, the Dining Package includes reserved seating for the nighttime show. At all-you-care-to-eat Tusker House Restaurant, guests can choose the breakfast, lunch or dinner buffet on the day of the show (but they have to dine at least 2 1/2 hours before the show). Breakfast is $37, $23 ages 3-9, plus tax and gratuity; lunch and dinner, $49, $30 ages 3-9, plus tax and gratuity. Tusker House Restaurant is on the Disney Dining Plan and counts as one table-service meal.

At Tiffins, the package includes the choice of appetizer, entrée, dessert and non-alcoholic beverage at either lunch or dinner. The Dining Package is $67 for adults, $32 ages 3-9, plus tax and gratuity. Tiffins is on the Disney Dining Plan and counts as two table-service meal credits.

Reservations are now open for Tiffins restaurant as well as Dining Packages for The Jungle Book: Alive With Magic nighttime show, and can be made by visiting DisneyWorld.com/dine or by calling 407-WDW-DINE.

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