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Awe-Inspiring New Land, Attractions and Breathtaking New Shows Coming this Summer to Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Guests can travel to an otherworldly destination this summer: Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. When it opens May 27, this new land will give guests the chance to explore a mystical world of bioluminescent rainforests, floating mountains and soaring Banshees. In collaboration with filmmaker James Cameron and Lightstorm Entertainment, Disney is bringing to life the fantasy world of Pandora, inspired by Cameron’s epic film AVATAR.

Guests will discover two main adventures. Avatar Flight of Passage sends guests flying above the jungles of Pandora on a Mountain Banshee, and Na’vi River Journey, is a family-friendly boat ride that sails down a sacred river hidden within a glowing rainforest for an unforgettable encounter with a Na’vi Shaman.

Hungry adventurers can recharge at Satu’li Canteen, the main dining location in Pandora, or Pongu Pongu, a drink kiosk with a design as eclectic as its expat owner. Shoppers can stock up on Na’vi cultural items, toys, science kits and more at Windtraders.

And after the sun sets, Disney’s Animal Kingdom guests can discover rich new experiences throughout the park, starting with the new nighttime show, Rivers of Light. This visually stunning after-dark experience celebrates the majesty of nature and the connection between animals and humans. It’s a dramatic visual blend of water, fire, light and imagery all choreographed to an original musical score.

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Disney drinks: 10 best bars at Walt Disney World

Kids, of course, reign at Walt Disney World. But a surprising number of adults without children in tow make their way to the Florida mega-resort. Taking a ride aboard Dumbo while wearing a mouse-ear hat brings out the child in even the most jaded adult.

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VIDEO: ‘HAPPILY EVER AFTER’ TO FEATURE THE MOST ADVANCED PROJECTION MAPPING TECH YET

“Happily Ever After,” the new nighttime fireworks spectacular, is set to debut at Magic Kingdom Park on May 12, 2017. The show will take guests on an emotional journey as favorite Disney characters set out to pursue their dreams, encounter obstacles (and villains!) to ultimately prevail and find their “happily ever afters.” The show also encourages Guests to pursue their own dreams and never give up.

While the “story” of the show is the most important part of “Happily Ever After,” how that story is told and choosing the right tools to tell it are essential in creating an unforgettable guest offering.

One tool in particular that Disney Parks Live Entertainment is excited to employ in “Happily Ever After” is the latest in projection mapping technology. The team first used projection mapping in 2010 with the launch of “The Magic, The Memories & You,” a nighttime show that combined Guest-submitted photos with different colorful layouts that were projected onto Cinderella Castle. After more advancements were made in the field of projection mapping, a new show, “Celebrate the Magic,” debuted in 2012. Because of its successful use at the Walt Disney World® Resort, the use of projection mapping technology then expanded to be used as an entertainment tool at Disney Parks around the world.

For a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of “Happily Ever After” projection mapping, check out this video!

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New Attractions, Experiences and Dining Debut This Spring at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

A new, limited-time concert event, “The Music of Pixar LIVE! A Symphony of Characters,” is coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios starting May 26. It will showcase memorable music from Pixar Animation Studios films, complete with a live orchestra and appearances by beloved Disney•Pixar characters.

“The Music of Pixar LIVE!” will be presented three times nightly at Theater of the Stars at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (following the regular daily performances of “Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage”). The show will also feature highlights from some of Pixar’s greatest scores, from films like “Toy Story” to “Cars 3.” Guests can also expect appearances by Woody, Jessie, Mike and Sulley, the Incredibles and more.

Several new Star Wars additions have recently taken center stage at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, starting with new displays inside Star Wars Launch Bay that feature authentic replicas from “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.” The new AWR Troopers from “Rogue One” are also now appearing in the daytime stage show “Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away.”

For the ultimate Star Wars fan comes the ultimate experience: the all-new Star Wars Guided Tour. Guests are treated to a seven-hour immersion with character greetings, themed dining, attraction experiences, insider’s tours, a dessert party and VIP viewing of Star Wars: a Galactic Spectacular. Offered for an additional fee, the tour is available Mondays and Saturdays and can be booked at DisneyWorld.com.

And coming later this year, Disney’s Hollywood Studios guests will be immersed in new scenes from “Star Wars: Episode VIII” while onboard the Star Tours – The Adventures Continue attraction.

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Dwayne Johnson Surprised A Boat Full Of Tourists At Disney World

A few lucky folks at Disney World got quite a surprise over the weekend when Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson decided to commandeer the theme park’s Jungle Cruise ride. (Wonder if anyone reacted like this fan?)

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New Attractions, Experiences and Dining Debut This Spring at Magic Kingdom

Starting May 12, Magic Kingdom Park guests will be treated to the most spectacular fireworks display in the park’s history with a brand new show called “Happily Ever After.”

Featuring more lasers, lights and projections than any Magic Kingdom Park show before it, “Happily Ever After” will take guests on an inspiring journey filled with heart and humor. Cinderella Castle itself will become part of the story, with dazzling projections bringing more than 25 heartfelt Disney stories to life on and around the iconic castle.

The 18-minute spectacle will feature moments from beloved Disney films such as “The Little Mermaid” and “Aladdin,” as well as modern blockbusters “Moana” and “Zootopia.”

“Happily Ever After” will be presented nightly. Show times vary based on park hours.

 

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Soundbites – Blue Angels Fly Over Magic Kingdom Park

Sound Bites: Lt. Joe Hontz Public Affairs Officer Blue Angels Guest Reactions.

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Garden Rocks Concert Series Hits High Notes with Band Favorites at Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Between March 3 and May 29

Sixteen music acts of multiple genres with hits spanning the past five decades will play the Garden Rocks Concert Series at the 24th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. Running 90 days and kicking off March 1, this year’s festival launches the concert series March 3 to showcase performers every Friday through Monday until Memorial Day, May 29. It’s the first year the Garden Rocks acts will appear every festival Monday.

Simple Plan, Exposé and Berlin featuring Terri Nunn will rock Epcot audiences for the first time. Jon Secada, who first played the Garden Rocks stage in 2015, will kick off the concert series March 3.

Guests can dance in their seats each festival weekend to classic tunes at the park’s outdoor America Gardens Theatre overlooking the World Showcase Lagoon. An eclectic mix of Flower & Garden Festival fan favorites includes 1960s icons Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone, ’70s-’80s chart-toppers The Pointer Sisters and ’90s hit-makers Gin Blossoms. On Memorial Day, The Spinners will close the 90-day festival with their R&B repertoire of Billboard top hits.

Performances are at America Gardens Theatre at 5:30, 6:45 and 8 p.m. every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday of the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival and are included with Epcot admission. Here is this year’s lineup (subject to change without notice):

March 3-4                   Jon Secada “Just Another Day”

March 5-6                   Dennis DeYoung: The Music of STYX “Grand Illusion”

March 10-13               The Pointer Sisters “I’m So Excited”

March 17-18               Simple Plan (NEW!) “Welcome to My Life”

March 19-20               Plain White T’s (NEW to Garden Rocks series)“Hey There Delilah”

March 24-27               Night Ranger “Sister Christian”

March 31-April 3       Little River Band “Reminiscing”

April 7-10                   Blood, Sweat & Tears featuring Bo Bice “Spinning Wheel”

April 14-17                 Gin Blossoms “Hey Jealousy”

April 21-24                 The Orchestra starring former members of ELO “Evil Woman”

April 28-29                 Exposé (NEW!) “Point of No Return”

April 30-May 1          Berlin featuring Terri Nunn (NEW!) “Take My Breath Away”

May 5-8                      STARSHIP starring Mickey Thomas “We Built This City”

May 12-15                  The Guess Who “American Woman”

May 19-22                  Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone “I’m Henry VIII I Am”

May 26-29                  The Spinners “Working My Way Back to You”

 

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Watch – B-Roll: U.S. Navy Blue Angels to Fly Over Magic Kingdom Park

Check out some video of the Blue Angels flying over Magic Kingdom.

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MICKEY’S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS PARTY DATES ANNOUNCED AT MAGIC KINGDOM AT WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT

Guests can enjoy fun this fall at Magic Kingdom® at Walt Disney World® Resort as Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party return in all their glory.

 

For Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas, 21 holiday-tastic dates include:

  • November 8, 9, 12, 14, 16, 17, 26, 28
  • December 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22
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