Disney has announced that the Yankee Trader gift shop, found in Liberty Square at the Magic Kingdom will be turned into a Haunted Mansion gift shop and it will reopen sometime this Fall. AstroOrbiter’s refurbishment has been extended. The Tomorrowland attraction will now be closed until September 27, reopening on September 28. For those…
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Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 7/28/14
New information has been released about the Villains Unleashed event, which takes place at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on August 23. Guests who would like to attend the party can enter the park beginning at 5:00 p.m. (Even though the party officially begins at 8:00 p.m.) It also appears that autographs may be given on…

Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 7/7/14
Disney is changing up the table-side photo packages that are offered at many character meals. Disney will be getting rid of the pre-printed Disney PhotoPass packages starting July 27 at Chef Mickey’s, Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue, 1900 Park Fare, Disney’s Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show, ‘Ohana, and Tusker House Restaurant. Both Cinderella’s Royal Table and Akershus…

Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 6/23/14
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is introducing the all new “Rock Your Summer Side” dance party. Come and dance the night away at the Sorcerer’s Hat Stage, where there will be a DJ spinning tunes, as well as a live band called The Hollywood Rockers, who will play hot summer tunes. You’ll also get to dance with…

Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 6/16/14
A few changes are taking place at the Magic Kingdom surrounding some of the Disney Princess meet and greets. First, Snow White will now meet guests at Center Street on Main Street USA. Next, Aurora will meet guests in the Town Square Courtyard on Main Street USA. With this particular change, Anna and Elsa will…

Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 6/9/14
A brand new hard-ticketed event, called Villains Unleashed, has been announced to take place at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This fun event, with a focus on the Disney Villains will feature over 50 different bad guys and gals. Other fun activities during the event will include special shows, like “Hades Hangout & Dance Party,” featuring DJ Igg…

Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 6/2/14
Car Masters Weekends is returning to Downtown Disney, June 14-15. This festival that revolves around all thing car includes fun events such as a Car Show, where approximately 100 classic, muscle, and exotic cars will be on display; Lightning McQueen, Finn McMissle, and Mater from Cars 2, will be available for photo opportunities; a Cars…

Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 5/26/14
Three new kiosks have opened up at Downtown Disney. On the WestSide, guests can enjoy brand new versions of the Wetzel’s Pretzels and the Häagen-Dazs kiosks. The original versions closed previously to make way for a brand new Starbucks. Speaking about Starbucks, a brand new kiosk has opened right near the World of Disney on…

Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 5/19/14
Star Wars Weekends are utilizing the Aurasma app to include Augmented Reality. How it works is you hold your smart phone over whatever item is tagged indicating that is compatible with the app. Once done, the interactive digital content will spring to life by showing videos, animations, and more. The technology will be utilized for…

Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 5/12/14
The Epcot International Food and Wine Festival is approaching, with the kick off date now being September 19. The Eat to the Beat Concert Series is one of the best aspects about this annual event and we now know the artists performing and the dates they are performing on. They include: Sept 19-21 – Jo…

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train to Open on May 28th!
There is nothing quite like anticipating something you know is going to turn into a wonderful memory, much like planning your Disney World vacation. As Disney fans, we have been anticipating something for quite a while now: the completion of New Fantasyland, which is reaching its conclusion with the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train! Disney has…

Rikki’s Mouse Bites – Walt Disney World News 5/5/14
The big news that we’ve all been waiting for! Seven Dwarfs Mine Train officially opens on May 28! Disney’s Polynesian Resort is seeing a massive refurbishment right now and it appears it’s all just the start. Disney announced that not only will the resort be changing names (it will now be called Disney’s Polynesian Village…