WALT DISNEY WORLD

Meet & Greet News

Thumper and Miss Bunny from Bambi will be doing character meet and greets starting October 4. They will be appearing at Camp Minnie-Mickey at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park.

The Peter Pan meet & greet in Adventureland has now moved to Fantasyland, next to Mickey’s Philharmagic.

Kidcot

There are no longer any Kidcot stations in Epcot’s Future World. World Showcase Kidcot stations remain.

Parking Price Increase

Parking prices at the theme parks have increased by $2, now costing $14 to park a car.

Mini Golf Price Increase

Ticket prices for Disney’s Winter Summerland and Fantasia Gardens mini golf have increase by 25 cents.

Princess and the Frog Offer

Through November 22, 2009,  guests age 10 or older can present their valid theme park ticket at select merchandise locations at Walt Disney World or Disneyland and take part in a special movie offer. When they present their ticket they will receive details of how to get a voucher good for up to $8.00 toward the purchase of one child’s movie ticket when they purchase an adult movie ticket to see The Princess and the Frog at participating theaters from December 11 through December 31, 2009.

Here are the locations:

Walt Disney World Resort

  • Magic Kingdom Park: The Emporium, Main Street Confectionery, Main Street Cinema, Town Square Exposition Hall, Uptown Jewelers, Cornelius Coot’s County Bounty
  • Epcot: Mouse Gear, Gateway Gifts, Epcot Camera Center, World Traveler, Port of Entry, Disney Traders
  • Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park: Island Mercantile, Outpost, Garden Gate Gifts
  • Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Mickey’s of Hollywood, Keystone Clothiers, The Darkroom, Celebrity 5&10, LA Prop Warehouse, In Character, Disney Studio Store, Animation Gallery

Disneyland Resort

  • Disneyland Park: The Emporium, Disney Showcase, Disney Clothiers, Ltd., China Closet
  • Disney’s California Adventure Park: Greetings from California, Engine-Ears Toys
  • Disneyland Hotel: Disney’s Fantasia Shop, Donald’s Gifts & Sundries
  • Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa: Acorns Gifts & Goods
  • Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel: Mickey In Paradise
  • Downtown Disney District: World of Disney Store

DISNEYLAND

Parking Price Increase

Parking prices have also increased at Disneyland, along with stroller and wheelchair rental costs.

DISNEY IN GENERAL

Disney Parks have launched an official blog, with the latest Disney news and interesting feature articles.