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Top Five Animal Kingdom Attractions For Adults
Let me start this off by saying that I didn’t used to like Disney’s Animal Kingdom, I thought it was just a big zoo and found it to honestly be a little boring. I had only been once before, right after it had opened when all the attractions weren’t even completed, so I got to thinking, maybe I didn’t give it enough of a chance. So when I visited Walt Disney World last month, I vowed to visit Animal Kingdom with open eyes and an open mind.
We started our day with breakfast at Tusker House – which was really delicious, they offered the typical disney breakfast buffet, and had some more traditional African choices as well, including bobotie (a quiche-like beef pie with egg, curry and other spices), mealie pap (similar to cream of wheat, and other delicious choices. It is a character meal, where Donald greets you upon arrival, and Daisy (whom we really enjoyed seeing, can you tell??), Goofy, Mickey and Minnie circulate the dining room while you eat. It’s loud and full of children and families, and we had a great time there. Once we were nice and full, it was time to give Animal Kingdom a second chance…
Disney to Raise Walt Disney World Ticket Prices
According to WDW Magic, ticket prices will soon be increasing at the Walt Disney World Resort. One day tickets could increase from the current price of $85 to $89. Prices for Anual Passes will likely increase as well. Disney has already increased the price of the Premier Passport, which allows you to visit both Disneyland and Walt Disney World from $749 to $849.
This news comes on the heels of price increases at the Disneyland Resort. There was an increase in all regular and park hopper ticket options as well as Annual Passes. While no official announcement has been made concerning Walt Disney World, Disney usually increases ticket prices on an annual basis. Last year this happened in June.
Will Disney’s price increases affect your Disney travel plans?
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Pixar’s Brave Merida Meet and Greet at Magic Kingdom Park
Merida, the adventurous heroine from Disney•Pixar’s upcoming feature film, “Brave,” has begun making special appearances at Fairytale Garden in Magic Kingdom Park. In this setting, young guests are invited to engage in archery practice and other activities, in addition to meeting Merida and mischievous bear cubs from the film. Take a look.
My little boys can hardly wait to see “Brave,” and they’re definitely going to want to meet Merida. They’re excited to try out the bows and arrows, and they’ve already fallen for the bear cubs, after just glimpsing them in trailers for the movie.
For guests at Disneyland park, Merida’s bringing some of this Scottish fun to you too, in an area across from “it’s a small world,” and everyone will discover more about Merida’s epic story when “Brave” opens in theaters June 22.
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Great News for Disneyland Annual Passholders!
Fantastic news for annual pass holders at Disneyland!
This summer Disneyland will be allowing season passholders early entry into the parks.
June 18th through September 13th Disneyland annual pass holders can gain 1 hour early entry into the parks on selected days.
It looks like these will take place at Disneyland Park on Monday’s, Wednesdays and Fridays and Disney’s California Adventure on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
This is not an automatic early entry though, so be prepared! Passholders will need to register at least 3 days in advance and can only register for one at each park.
Stay tuned because registration will begin SOON!
What do you think of this perk, do you think this will ever happen in Disney World?
Lesley is a travel agent with Pixie Vacations, contact her for your next Disney vacation at Lesley@pixievacations.com or check her out at www.destinationmagic.com. She is currently offering generous booking incentives (Disney gift cards and Disney on board credits for Disney Cruiseline) as well as $200 pre paid Visa Card for all Adventures by Disney Vacations!
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Disneyland Refurbishment Schedule June 2012
If your heading to Disneyland soon be sure to check out the Refurb/Closure list below. Refurbishment information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available on the Disneyland website.
Current
- Goofy’s Sky School (DCA) closed through 5/17/12 for refurbishment.
- Frontierland Shooting Exposition (Disneyland) closed through 5/25/12 for refurbishment.
- Cove Bar (DCA) closed through 6/1/12 for refurbishment.
- Carnation Cafe (Disneyland) closed through 6/12/12 for refurbishment.
- Matterhorn Bobsleds (Disneyland) closed through 6/14/12 for refurbishment.
- The Plaza Gardens (Disneyland) is closed permanently. Fantasy Faire will reopen in its place in Winter 2013.
- Second floor of Starcade (Disneyland) closed until 2014 for refurbishment.
Upcoming
- Disney California Adventure will be closed 6/14/12 to make final preparations for the grand opening of Cars Land and Buena Vista Street.
Source Mousesavers Newsletter
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