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New Happenings at Walt Disney World Resort Summer 2016
New Happenings at Walt Disney World This Summer
This summer is going to be filled with all new attractions and entertainment at Walt Disney World Resort. Each park will have something new to offer to their guests. The excitement doesn’t stop there but continues at Disney Springs and Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park. Several new shops, restaurants and entertainment will be opening throughout the summer at Disney’s Springs. Lastly, Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park will have guest participating in all new Frozen Games with some of the characters from Frozen.
Summer Happenings
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
- The Jungle Book: Alive with Magic Show – For the summer, Discovery River becomes the stage for music and pageantry in a limited-engagement show inspired by Disney’s hit live-action film The Jungle Book. The Jungle Book: Alive with Magic is a live show filled with music and special effects that celebrates the new film and the classic songs, now infused with an Indian influence.
- Tree of Life Awakenings – The Tree of Life swirls with dramatic color throughout the evening as artistic projections tell stories of love, adventure, humor and culture.
- Discovery Island Carnivale – When this nighttime dance party hits the streets, you’ll get to revel in the splendor of all living things alongside stilt walkers, musicians and more.
- Harambe Wildlife Parti – You’ll be able to join singers, dancers, acrobats and musicians for a wild and wonderful street festival that kicks off when the sun sets.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Star Wars Launch Bay – It’s the place to go for popular character encounters and more. The Launch Bay currently has guests meeting Chewbacca and Kylo Ren but soon Boba Fett too will be joining them.
- Star Tours– The Adventures Continue – On this thrilling attraction, you’ll travel to Jakku, an all-new destination from Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
- Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple – Bring your Younglings to hone their Lightsaber skills in preparation to face the dark side.
- Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular – Look to the skies for this nightly fireworks finale bursting with Star War music and magic. Disney’s Hollywood Studios is taking this firework show to the next level starting in June.
Epcot
- Frozen Ever After – This boating adventure through Arendelle features favorite Frozen characters, songs and a visit to Elsa’s Ice Palace in the cool blue world of the North Mountain.
- Royal Sommerhus – You’ll have a royally good time as you meet Anna and Elsa in a charming Norwegian culture.
Magic Kingdom Park
- Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire – Music and magic arrive at the castle stage for a new show featuring Mickey Mouse and pals, along with characters from The Princess and the Frog, Tangled, and Frozen.
Disney Springs
- Town Center – This new Disney Springs neighborhood will feature unique flagship stores, incredible boutiques, restaurants and much more.
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Using FastPass+ Efficiently
Disney’s FastPass+ allows guests to reserve select attractions, entertainment, parades, shows, Disney characters meet-and-greets and much more using the My Disney Experience website or mobile app before you check into your resort. Guests can reserve up to three FastPasses per day for one park before you even arrive. You can start making these reservation 60 days before your trip if you are staying on Disney property and 30 days if you are staying off Disney property.
Tips: When selecting your FastPasses, choose times that are in the afternoon. If you arrive when the park OPENS, you will be able to experience most of your favorite attractions with minimal lines. If you save your FastPasses for the afternoon, it gives you a chance to repeat your favorite attractions, or skip the line for something new! Your FastPasses can be changed really anytime but they are subject to availability so be sure to book as soon as you can. Also, keep in mind to avoid selecting your FastPass+ options during or too close to shows, parades, fireworks and any dining reservations you may have. You will not want to miss out on any of the extra magic!
Once in the park you can use any of the FastPass + kiosks to change or add FastPasses. Once you have used your three Fastpasses for the day you can get an extra Fastpass at one of the kiosks but keep in mind most of the popular attractions will not be available. Actually, the popular FastPasses usually are taken before the day even starts
Below you will find the FastPass+ Priority List. This list is created with the most popular attractions at the top and the least popular ones at the bottom of the list.
Magic Kingdom
- Seven Dwarf Mine Train – 38″
- Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade
- Space Mountain – 44″
- Peter Pan
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad – 40″
- Enchanted Tales with Belle
- Splash Mountain – 40″
- Jungle Cruise
- Meet Cinderella and Princess Aurora at the Princess Fairytale Hall
- Meet Rapunzel and Princess Tiana at the Princess Fairytale Hall
- Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
- The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
- Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid
- Tomorrowland Speedway – 32″
- Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin
- Meet Ariel at Ariel’s Grotto
- Meet Mickey Mouse at Town Square Theater
- Goofy’s Barnstormer – 35″
- Pirates of the Caribbean
- Haunted Mansion
- Dumbo the Flying Elephant
- Mad Tea Party (Tea Cups)
- it’s a small world
- Mickey’s Philhar Magic
- Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor
Epcot
Choose one FastPass from Tier 1 and two from Tier 2 or three from Tier 2
- Frozen Ever After (Tier 1)
- Soarin’ – 40″ (Tier 1)
- Test Track – 40″ (Tier 1)
- Mission Space – 44″ (Tier 2)
- Meet Disney Pals at the Epcot Character Spot (Tier 2)
- Spaceship Earth (Tier 2)
- The Seas with Nemo & Friends (Tier 2)
- Turtle Talk with Crush (Tier 2)
- Living with the Land (Tier 2)
- Journey Into Imagination With Figment (Tier 2)
- Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival (Tier 2)
- Illuminatinos: Reflections of Earth – World Showcase Plaza (Tier 1)
Disney Hollywood Studios
Choose one FastPass from Tier 1 and two from Tier 2 or three from Tier 2
- Slinky Dog Dash – 38″ (Tier 1)
- Alien Swirling Saucers – 32″ (Tier 1)
- Toy Story Mania (Tier 1)
- Rock ‘n’Roller Coaster – 48″ (Tier 2)
- The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror – 40″ (Tier 2)
- Star Tours: The Adventure Continues – 40″ (Tier 2)
- Fantasmic – Early entrance with priority seating (Tier 2)
- Beauty and the Beast: Live on Stage – Early Entrance with priority seating (Tier 2)
- For the First Time in Forever – A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration (Tier 2)
- Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular – Early Entrance with priority seating (Tier 2)
- Voyage of the Little Mermaid – Early Entrance (Tier 2)
- Disney Junior – Live on Stage – Early Entrance with priority seating (Tier 2)
- Muppet Vision 3D (Tier 2)
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Choose one FastPass from Tier 1 and two from Tier 2 or three from Tier 2
- Flights of Passage – 44 (Tier 1)
- Navi Rive (Tier 1)
- Expedition Everest – 44 (Tier 2)
- Kilimanjaro Safari (Tier 2)
- Kali River Rapids – You will get wet – 38 (Tier 2)
- Dinosaur – 40 (Tier 2)
- Finding Nemo the Musical (Tier 2)
- Festival of the Lion Kin (Tier 2)
- Jungle Book: Alive with Magi (Tier 2)
- Meet Favorite Disney Pals at the Adventuress Outpost (Tier 2)
- It’s Tough to be a Bu (Tier 2)
- Primeval Whirl – 48 (Tier 2)
For more information on Disney’s FastPass + or to book a trip to Walt Disney World, please contact us!
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