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Stitch dance party returns

The “Club 626 Character Dance Party” has returned to the Rockettower Plaza Stage in Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland for the spring period. It will run daily from 4-10pm.

Peter Pan Queue Change

The queue area for Peter Pan is to be extended, using the space currently occupied by the restrooms next to the attraction. Restrooms will be built in the former Skyway station area to replace the ones that are being removed.

ESPN dates

The dates for next year’s ESPN Weekend have been announced – March 2 – 4, 2012.

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Wild Africa Trek Debuts

Animal Kingdom’s new Wild Africa Trek experience began yesterday. Taking guests on a private VIP tour of the Pangani Forest where they will have close encounters with exotic wildlife species including hippos and crocodiles. Learn more here.

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Happy New Year to all of our readers! We hope that 2011 is filled with many magical moments for you all!

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New PhotoPass Photos

Disney have just started adding character stock photos to online PhotoPass accounts. If you have photos taken with a character by a Disney PhotoPass photographer at select locations at Disney World and Disneyland, the stock photos will be added to your online account. The photos will also be added as high-res images when you purchase the PhotoPass CD. You can use the images of the characters in any of Disney’s PhotoPass products (Photo Book, calendars, etc) or print them off at home.

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Kouzzina Changes

Kouzzina by Cat Cora, at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort has re-opened after a brief refurbishment. Changes include new exterior signage and Cat stories in the lobby via three video monitors with images and text that flow from one to the next showcasing the celeb chef’s views on food, family and her culinary journey. The dining room has got new artwork, marble finishes and soft drapes. Featured in the main dining room is a beautiful olive oil display, and all diners can enjoy a new “olive oil tasting experience,” which includes two varieties of Greek olive oils to taste and compare, plus kalamata olives, offered with bread service. A new Coronation Room is to be the home of a future Chef’s Table prix fixe dining experience on weekends.

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Room Requests

In years gone by, guests staying at Disney Resorts were able to fax their room requests to the “room controller” a few days before arrival. In recent times it’s been unclear whether this method still worked and if the room controller actually read the requests. Disney have now introduced a change to the reservation system, with all rooms being assigned automatically at the time of booking. Guests are able to choose certain requests such as being close to the lobby or first floor rooms, but are not able to request specific room locations. If you do require a specific location, the best way to get it is by asking when you check-in, when the Cast Member will normally try to accomodate your requests subject to availability.

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New Tangled Package

Young princesses can be transformed into Rapunzel with the new Tangled Package at Magic Kingdom’s Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. The limited edition package is only available until December 31, 2010,  and includes a golden, flowing Rapunzel wig, shimmering makeup, face gem, a princess bag and a princess sash.

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Tangled Characters

Rapunzel and Flynn from Disney’s upcoming movie Tangled are now making character meet and greet appearances at the Fairytale Garden in Magic Kingdom. This is located near Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe, as you walk from the hub around the side of the Castle to Fantasyland. Wait times are long, with appearances usually beginning at 10am each day. Only 40 people get to see the characters for each appearance. After 40 they cut the line off and you need to wait for the next appearance (usually on the hour).

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Duffy’s on His Way!

Duffy the Disney Bear makes his meet and greet debut at Epcot tomorrow (and also at Disney California Adventure). The Grand opening takes place October 14 at Epcot, at 12:00pm EST and at Disney California Adventure park at 9:45am PST.

Downtown Disney Halloween

Downtown Disney are holding their Happy Haunting event again this year. The free event features entertainment and trick or treat stations giving out complimentary candy. Running from 5pm – 9pm on October 30 & 31 at Downtown Disney West Side, Pleasure Island and Marketplace.

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Splash Mountain

Splash Mountain will be closed for refurbishment from January 3 – 31 next year.

New Meet & Greet Delayed

Tangled stars Rapunzel and Flynn Ryder won’t be appearing in the new play and greet experience on October 15, as previously scheduled. The new start date to the play and greet, which is replacing Storytime with Belle at the Magic Kingdom, is now expected to be October 25. continue reading…

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Future World Hours

Opening hours for Epcot’s Future World have now been extended from 7pm to 9pm (or 9:30pm during holiday periods)

New Shop in Germany

The new caramel shop in Epcot’s Germany pavilion, Karamell-Kuche, has opened. See the delicious menu here!

Event Information

Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival is now in full flow, and you can find the full menus with prices and snack credit details here.

Visiting Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party this year? Check out our guide of where to find the characters.

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