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A New Entrance for Autos at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Opens Nov. 8; Continues Park’s Arrival Experience Transformation

Take note, a new entrance for vehicles at Disney’s Hollywood Studios® is opening on Nov. 8, 2018, changing how you arrive and access parking at the theme park.

As many of you know, we’re currently reimagining Disney’s Hollywood Studios and preparing for the park’s exciting 30th anniversary in 2019. Along with the work, Disney is also transforming the park’s arrival experience to make it easier and more convenient to come and go.

Look at this map and you’ll see the transportation change you need to be aware of. Beginning Nov. 8, 2018, guests driving to Disney’s Hollywood Studios will use the new entrance and exit located off of Osceola Parkway. The current main entrance off World Drive and Osceola Parkway will be repurposed for Disney Cast Members only and the satellite entrance on Buena Vista Drive will be dedicated to buses.

When the new entrance opens, drivers will just need to spot one of the many updated roadway signs throughout the Walt Disney World Resort to easily navigate to the Disney Hollywood Studios parking lot. Vehicles coming from southbound Victory Way will also find a connecting road leading to the park.

Keep checking for future updates on work to improve the arrival experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, including expanded parking, adjusted tram lanes, additional bus parking and the Disney Skyliner.

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Indiana Jones Land Reportedly Being Considered At Disney World

An Indiana Jones mini-land may open at Walt Disney World in Orlando. The Mouse House’s surprise acquisition of Lucasfilm in 2012 brought about a new era for Star Wars content, but as most viewers know, the galaxy far, far away isn’t the only notable franchise under the studio’s umbrella.

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Vampirina to Headline New Live Show at Walt Disney World Resort

Beloved Disney Junior pals will hit the stage in December as part of Disney Junior Dance Party!, a new high-energy live show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort.

The party debuts Dec. 22 and will feature the star of the hit Disney Junior television show, “Vampirina.” This series follows the Hauntley family, friendly vampires who recently relocated from Transylvania to Pennsylvania. Viewers delight in watching Vampirina (aka “Vee”) as she experiences being the new kid in town and attending a new school in the human world.

Here are four more reasons guests will want to join in the fun during the Disney Junior Dance Party!

  • High-Energy Entertainment – Guests will be an integral part of the show in this lively dance party, which features interactive entertainment and opportunities for guests of all ages to participate. Guests will also enjoy special surprises with cherished Disney characters.
  • Interactive Magic – Disney Junior Dance Party! will be a live concert hosted by Finn Fiesta and DJ Deejay, who will encourage guests to sing and dance to their favorite Disney Junior songs. In an exhilarating, multi-sensory experience for little ones, bubbles, snow and streamers will fill the room, inviting everyone to catch the fun.
  • Beloved Disney Junior Stories – Inspiration for Disney Junior Dance Party! comes from four popular Disney Junior TV programs: the newest hit, “Vampirina,” plus “Mickey and the Roadster Racers,” “Doc McStuffins” and “The Lion Guard.” Disney Junior is where the enchantment of Disney storytelling often begins for young guests, and these stories will come alive in Disney Junior Dance Party!
  • Fun for Everyone – This mesmerizing live show is sure to be a must-see for all guests, especially for families with little ones. As youngsters are immersed in the interactive fun with some of their favorite Disney Junior characters, parents will recognize how the magic is so real for young children at Disney’s Hollywood Studios – where imagined worlds are vividly brought to life to explore with friends and family.
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Walt Disney World Resort Celebrates World Okapi Day with Newborn Calf

In honor of World Okapi Day, Walt Disney World Resort today announced the birth of an okapi at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. The calf was born Oct. 1, 2018, and weighed 54 pounds.

Born to mother Zelda and father Mandazi, the calf was up and mobile within the first hour of his birth. He will remain in a backstage habitat for the next several months before joining the animals on the savanna at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, the Africa-inspired resort hotel at Walt Disney World. During that time, keepers at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge will observe the okapi, ensuring he bonds with his mother, nurses properly and attains all significant maturation milestones.

The calf’s parents were chosen to breed through the Species Survival Plan (SSP), which is overseen by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and ensures responsible breeding of threatened and endangered species.

Okapis are an endangered species found in rainforests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Known as the “ghosts of the forest,” okapis are reclusive and, thus, rarely encountered in the wild; the species was not discovered until 1901. There are an estimated 20,000 okapi in the world, and their population continues to decline due to poaching and habitat loss from commercial logging and mining.

The Walt Disney Company, through the Disney Conservation Fund and its involvement in the AZA’s Species Survival Plan, has been at the forefront of okapi conservation for many years.

The company has a long-standing relationship with the Okapi Conservation Project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Okapi Conservation Project created World Okapi Day to generate awareness for this rare and endangered mammal.

Guests visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge may gaze out on a savanna featuring more than 30 species of African wildlife, including zebras, giraffes, gazelles and more. To learn more about okapis and other animals at Walt Disney World Resort, visit DisneyAnimals.com. For more information on Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge or to make a reservation, visit WaltDisneyWorld.com.

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Celebrate the Holiday Season at Walt Disney World Resort with the Ultimate Disney Christmastime Package

Walt Disney World Resort is celebrating the magic of the 2018 holiday season with the Ultimate Disney Christmastime Package, available for  purchase from October 22 through December 2, 2018.  Guests on this Walt Disney Travel Company package will enjoy a five-night stay at a select Disney Moderate, Disney Deluxe or Disney Deluxe Villa resort hotel (checking in on Dec. 17 and checking out on Dec. 22, 2018), 4-day theme park tickets with Park Hopper Option and an itinerary full of holiday merriment including some exclusive magical experiences. Highlights include:

  • Monday, Dec. 17 – Exclusive nighttime access to Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
  • Tuesday, Dec. 18 – Tickets to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom Park
  • Wednesday, Dec. 19 – Exclusive nighttime access to select attractions at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park, including Avatar Flight of Passage, Na’vi River Journey, Expedition Everest and Dinosaur – plus an exclusive showing of Rivers of Light.
  • Thursday, Dec. 20 – At Disney Springs, exclusive early-morning access to the newly reimagined World of Disney store and the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Trail.
  • Friday, Dec. 21 – Exclusive holiday-themed buffet dinner event in World ShowPlace Events Pavilion at Epcot.

The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited.  The number of packages available for purchase is limited.  Valid Theme Park admission is required to attend Theme Park events included in this package. Theme park tickets must be used within 14 days of first use.  First use must be by December 31, 2019.  Special event ticket to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only valid on December 18, 2018. Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion.  Offer excludes 3-bedroom villas, Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows.

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The All-New ‘Disney Junior Dance Party!’ Show Opens December 22 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Beginning Dec. 22, 2018, families with little ones visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios®will have more reason than ever to get on their feet and start dancing! The all-new “Disney Junior Dance Party!” live show will rock the park with high-energy songs, dazzling special effects, new friends and beloved characters including Mickey Mouse himself.

In the show, DJ Deejay and host Finn Fiesta invite everyone in for the party, creating an incredible interactive atmosphere for kids to sing, dance and play along with favorite Disney Junior stars like Doc McStuffins, Timon from “The Lion Guard,” and Vampirina from the hit Disney Junior series, “Vampirina.” And of course, Mickey Mouse races in from “Mickey and the Roadster Racers,” just in time for the big finale!

For fans of “Disney Junior Dance Party!” at Disneyland® Resort, we’ve got news for you, too. The one and only Vampirina will be joining the show at Disney California Adventure Park starting Feb. 1, 2019!

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A Fond Farewell for IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth

After nearly 20 years of delighting Epcot guests through music, fireworks, fire torches and more, IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth will be ending in the second half of 2019 to make way for an all-new nighttime spectacular. Guests will want to spend another evening around World Showcase Lagoon to celebrate this classic show that has entertained millions of guests since its October 1999 debut.

The Disney Parks Live Entertainment team is already creating new thrills for World Showcase Lagoon; details on the future of nighttime entertainment at Epcot will be released at a later date. The new show will keep true to the original vision of the park and will be part of the park’s exciting evolution.

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Everything You Need to Know About This Under-the-radar Disney World Food Festival

There’s a food festival at Disney World that has been running for nearly a decade, only it’s not the one you’re thinking of.

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic hosts seminars, events, and 90 festival booths each October for a phenomenal festival that only in-the-know Disney fans are aware of — even though it’s just steps outside of the parks.

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Disney World Halloween: Fun and fantasy minus the fear

Virtually all theme parks showcase the dark side for their Halloween events, with walk-through haunted houses that go for the jugular – figuratively and literally. But Disney World‘s Magic Kingdom, home of princesses, fairies, pixie dust and the innocuous “It’s a Small World,” foregoes chainsaw-wielding zombies and PG-13 gore and focuses on what it does best: parades, fireworks, shows, and E-Ticket rides. To dispel any ambiguity, The Mouse calls its fall event “Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.”

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City Works Eatery & Pour House Will Open at Disney Springs in 2019

With so many new additions to Disney Springs® recently – Wine Bar George, Terralina Crafted Italian, 4 Rivers Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck and Chicken Guy!, to name just a few – you might be surprised to learn that we’re still announcing new locations.

City Works Eatery & Pour House is set to open on the West Side next summer. The restaurant and bar will offer plenty of high-def TVs including a 165-inch screen, perfect for viewing favorite live sporting events.

Like the seven existing locations across the country, the Disney Springs space will offer 80 beers on tap including rare, limited supply, special tappings from local breweries and others from around the world. There will also be a curated selection of popular wines will be available, ready to pair with bar bites, shareables, burgers and more.

Stay tuned for more details!

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