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Summertime fun awaits guests at Walt Disney World Resort with a special package just right for preschool families. Beginning May 30 – Aug. 25, 2016, guests can enjoy a three-night, two-day vacation package with theme park tickets starting at $1,021 for a family of three at one of Disney’s All-Star Resorts. There’s never been a better time to visit Walt Disney World Resort with something new in every corner of our world. Rekindling childhood memories and creating new family traditions are easy at Walt Disney World’s 40-square-mile playground where some 60 attractions and entertainment options are relevant to preschoolers. Here’s what’s new: In late spring, Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park has embarked on a historical expansion offering new nighttime experiences sure to delight little ones. The wondrous new Rivers of Light show will take center stage at the park, along with Kilimanjaro Safaris extending into the evening hours, plus a lively nighttime street party filled wi

A long time ago, in a theme park just up the road... The Star Wars-themed areas anticipated at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World will officially begin construction next month. Bob Iger (Disney CEO) made the announcement at the Walt Disney Company 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders that is taking place today in Chicago. No exact dates were given as to when the construction will begin or when the new areas are expected to be completed, but groundbreaking will begin soon at both Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, and at Disney’s Hollywood Studios here in Orlando, Florida.  MikeandTheMouse will bring updates to this developing story as well as any additional tidbits to come out of the annual meeting. Thanks for reading.

The magic of nature after dark takes center stage at Disney’s Animal Kingdom when the all-new Rivers Of Light waterside show premieres April 22, Earth Day — marking the Walt Disney World theme park’s thrilling transformation from a day-into-nighttime experience. “Disney’s Animal Kingdom is such a majestic and beautiful park,” said George A. Kalogridis, President of Walt Disney World Resort, “and to now show our guests original stories that reveal the magic of nature and bring this special park to life like never before — makes nighttime at Disney’s Animal Kingdom a can’t miss experience for Walt Disney World guests this summer.” Disney’s Animal Kingdom will transition from a day-into-night theme park, aglow with wondrous new nighttime experiences and entertainment celebrating marvels in nature, epic storytelling, innovative effects, and a festive street party. Across the park, guests can experience long-time favorites such as Expedition Everest, DINOSAUR, and Kali River Ra

New ‘Star Wars’ Stage Show Premieres April 4; ‘Rivers of Light’ Set for Earth Day Opening and Finding Dory Swims into Epcot this Summer. An unbeatable lineup of blockbuster attractions will debut at Walt Disney World Resort this year starting with the April 4 launch of a new live stage show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. On Earth Day, April 22, a sweeping immersive, animal-themed theatrical production, “Rivers of Light,” will premiere as the first-ever nightly show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. An epic array of shows and attractions will continue to open throughout summer, creating exciting new guest experiences across all Disney theme parks and entertainment venues. A new Magic Kingdom castle show will bring favorite characters from “Tangled” and “Princess and the Frog” for the first time to the grandest stage in Walt Disney World. Stars of the runaway Disney hit, “Frozen,” will take a bow in multiple Disney parks, and the first Frozen-themed attraction will sail into g

Florida residents can enjoy a Walt Disney World Resort vacation during Spring Break now that blockout dates in March have been lifted for those with Florida Resident Disney Select tickets. While other blockout dates still apply, March 19 – April 1 are now available for those ticketholders. During Spring Break, guests can savor the tastes of outdoor kitchens during the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. Or, their dark and light sides with encounters with Kylo Ren and Chewbacca at Star Wars Launch Bay at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. And, with the Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen now accepting same-day reservations, guests can sample exotic flavors while visiting Magic Kingdom. The Florida Resident Disney Select ticket pricing is $68 per day for a 3-day ticket (total price: $202), and $56 per day for 4-day ticket (total price: $223). It provides access to one theme park per day, includes FastPass+ and expires six months after first use or by December 17,

Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s first-ever night-time show, “Rivers of Light,” will officially debut at the park on April 22. The show, set on Discovery River in the Asia section of the park, will depict an ancient lantern festival guided by two storytellers who call forth four animal Spirit Guides: an Asian Tiger, Tropical Turtle, African Elephant and Great Horned Owl. These Spirit Guides return at different points during the show to lead the audience through their journey through the Rivers of Light. Take a look at the video below to get the first look at some of the illuminated lanterns, water screens, moving fountains, light projections and other amazing elements that will be featured in “Rivers of Light.” Source: Disney Parks Blog and the Walt Disney World Company

People from all over the world love coming to Disney Parks, and soon two of Zootopia’s most famous residents will be paying us a visit! Beginning this spring, Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps will be swinging by the Disneyland Resort, where you’ll find them on Hollywood Boulevard at Disney California Adventure park. And when Judy and Nick stop by Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, these party animals will be joining our other guests in the “Move It! Shake It! Dance & Play It!” Street Party at Magic Kingdom Park. In Disney’s hysterical comedy-adventure “Zootopia,” rookie rabbit Police Officer Judy Hopps is forced to team up with fast-talking con-artist fox Nick Wilde to crack a mysterious case affecting the citizens of their modern mammal metropolis. Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Zootopia” opens in theaters in 3D this Friday, March 4, and be sure to look for Nick and Judy in Disney Parks later this spring. Source: Disney Parks Blog