{"id":41214,"date":"2015-08-17T08:00:56","date_gmt":"2015-08-17T12:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/?p=41214"},"modified":"2022-02-05T09:49:02","modified_gmt":"2022-02-05T14:49:02","slug":"rikkis-mouse-bites-walt-disney-world-news-81715","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/rikkis-mouse-bites-walt-disney-world-news-81715\/","title":{"rendered":"Rikki&#8217;s Mouse Bites: Walt Disney World News &#8211; 8\/17\/15"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/RikkisNews4resized3-300x300.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29385\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/RikkisNews4resized3-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"RikkisNews4resized3-300x300\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/RikkisNews4resized3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/RikkisNews4resized3-300x300-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">The D23 Expo brought us a lot of updates that will be heading to the Walt Disney World resort over the coming months and years. Let&#8217;s dive into each one.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/SWL300118.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-41242\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/SWL300118-400x225.jpg\" alt=\"SWL300118\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/SWL300118-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/SWL300118.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>\u00a9Disney<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/8_15_WDI_002-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41230 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/8_15_WDI_002-1-400x225.jpg\" alt=\"Star Wars-Themed Lands Coming to Disney Parks \u2013 Walt Disney Company Chairman and CEO Bob Iger announced at D23 EXPO 2015 that Star Wars-themed lands will be coming to Disneyland park in Anaheim, Calif., and Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Fla., creating Disney\u2019s largest single-themed land expansions ever at 14-acres each, transporting guests to a never-before-seen planet, a remote trading port and one of the last stops before wild space where Star Wars characters and their stories come to life.  These authentic lands will have two signature attractions, including the ability to take the controls of one of the most recognizable ships in the galaxy, the Millennium Falcon, on a customized secret mission, and an epic Star Wars adventure that puts guests in the middle of a climactic battle. (Disney Parks\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/8_15_WDI_002-1-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/8_15_WDI_002-1.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>\u00a9Disney<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/SWL180055.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-41241\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/SWL180055-400x185.jpg\" alt=\"SWL180055\" width=\"400\" height=\"185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/SWL180055-400x185.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/SWL180055.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>\u00a9Disney<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">A new, 14-acre Star Wars-themed land will be headed to Disney&#8217;s Hollywood Studios that will transport Guests to a never-before-seen planet. There will be two signature attractions&#8211;a customized secret mission on the Millennium Falcon and an epic Star Wars adventure that puts Guests in the middle of a climactic battle. The land will include a cantina and the stores will be operated by local inhabitants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/SLB181501.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-41235\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/SLB181501-400x248.jpg\" alt=\"SLB181501\" width=\"400\" height=\"248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/SLB181501-400x248.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/SLB181501.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>\u00a9Disney<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">In the intirim, Star Tours \u2013 The Adventures Continue will include a new adventure featuring locations and characters from the upcoming film, <em>Star Wars: The Force Awakens. <\/em>Also, the Jedi Training Academy will be re-imagined and include new characters from the popular Disney XD series &#8220;Star Wars Rebels.&#8221;\u00a0 Guests will be able to experience the Star Wars Launch Bay which will be found in the Animation Courtyard and will take Guests into the upcoming film with special exhibits and peeks behind-the-scenes, including favorite Star Wars characters, special merchandise and food offerings. Finally, the park will offer the Season of the Force beginning in early 2016.\u00a0 This will be a new seasonal event that will give Guests the opportunity to close out weekend nights with a new fireworks spectacular set to the iconic score of the Star Wars movies. There will be advanced character experiences; limited time food, drink, and merchandise opportunities; and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/TSL181008.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-41248\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/TSL181008-400x225.jpg\" alt=\"TSL181008\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/TSL181008-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/TSL181008.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>\u00a9Disney<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Also at Disney&#8217;s Hollywood Studios, Toy Story Land will make its way into the park. This 11-acre area will take guests into the world of a toy through Andy&#8217;s backyard and will include a family-friendly roller coaster where guests ride on the back of Slinky Dog as you glide past some of Andy&#8217;s toys and an alien saucers attraction that will see music, lighting sound effects, and yes, The Claw will loom over you. These will all be in addition to the previously announced third track for Toy Story Mania.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/8_15_WDI_009-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-41232\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/8_15_WDI_009-1-400x164.jpg\" alt=\"8_15_WDI_009-1\" width=\"400\" height=\"164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/8_15_WDI_009-1-400x164.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/8_15_WDI_009-1.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>\u00a9Disney<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">We officially know the name of Avatarland at Disney&#8217;s Animal Kingdom.\u00a0 It will be called Pandora &#8211; The World of AVATAR. The big E-ticket attraction centerpiece that will allow guests to soar on the winged Banshee over the vast alien world will be called AVATAR Flight of Passage. Pandora &#8211; The World of AVATAR is expected to open sometime in 2017.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/RiversOfLight-Concept-Large-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-41234\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/RiversOfLight-Concept-Large-1-400x220.jpg\" alt=\"New Details on \u00d2Rivers of Light\u00d3 Nighttime Spectacular Coming to Disney\u00d5s Animal Kingdom\" width=\"400\" height=\"220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/RiversOfLight-Concept-Large-1-400x220.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/RiversOfLight-Concept-Large-1.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>\u00a9Disney<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">More details were released about the upcoming nighttime show, Rivers of Light. It is slated to to be a ceremonial event that happens nightly on the water and it takes the idea of the very special nature of animals that are found in the park and turns it into a celebration of light itself. The show will utilize a combination of light, fire, water, and live performers to create a rich experience. Rivers of Light is expected to open in the spring of 2016.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">The nighttime version of Kilimanjaro Safaris will include two new animal species, African wild dogs and hyenas. Th updated version is also expected to debut next spring.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">At Epcot, Guests will be able to experience Soarin&#8217; Around the World beginning in 2016. The attraction will take Guests on a journey to far-flung lands, where they will fly above some of the most unique natural landscapes and soar over man-made wonders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/buciewho743892-613x454.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-41233\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/buciewho743892-613x454-400x296.jpg\" alt=\"buciewho743892-613x454\" width=\"400\" height=\"296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/buciewho743892-613x454-400x296.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/buciewho743892-613x454-220x162.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/buciewho743892-613x454.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>\u00a9Disney<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Finally, at the Magic Kingdom, a new restaurant will be introduced in Adventureland. The Jungle Skipper Canteen is expected to be a table service restaurant with skippers serving up extra helpings of humor, along with lunch and dinner inspired by the flavors of Africa, Asia and South America. Rooms will be highly themed including a crew mess hall or a once hidden, secret meeting room of the Society of Explorers and Adventurers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Over at Downtown Disney&#8217;s West Side, the Superstar Catering food truck debuts a new menu giving Guests a different taste of Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios. New selections include:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mushroom Flatbread<\/strong> with a garlic spread and balsamic mushrooms<\/li>\n<li><strong>Salmon B.L.T<\/strong> with chili lime mayonnaise and house made chips<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dueling Sliders<\/strong> with BBQ beef brisket and pulled chicken with house made chips<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shrimp and Lobster Macaroni and Cheese<\/strong> with a gouda lobster bisque sauce<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>From August 23 to September 6, Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney\u2019s Grand Floridian Resort &amp; Spa will be closed for refurbishment. During this time, Beaches Pool Bar and Grill will be open for breakfast, and there will be grab \u2018n go food options in Mizner\u2019s Lounge.<\/li>\n<li>Guests can now download the Shop Disney Parks app (and watch your money spend even faster!) The app is free and will allow guests to find, buy, and ship merchandise sold at the Walt Disney World Resort. As of right now, only a ship to home option is available, but it is expected that soon there will be a package pick up option at both the front of the park and at the Disney resorts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The D23 Expo brought us a lot of updates that will be heading to the Walt Disney World resort over the coming months and years. Let&#8217;s dive into each one. \u00a9Disney \u00a9Disney &nbsp; \u00a9Disney &nbsp; A new, 14-acre Star Wars-themed land will be headed to Disney&#8217;s Hollywood Studios that will transport Guests to a never-before-seen&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":49,"featured_media":29385,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[6619],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-41214","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mouse-bites"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41214","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/49"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=41214"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41214\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":41259,"href":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41214\/revisions\/41259"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/29385"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=41214"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=41214"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=41214"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}