{"id":42694,"date":"2015-11-23T08:00:22","date_gmt":"2015-11-23T13:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/?p=42694"},"modified":"2022-02-05T09:23:23","modified_gmt":"2022-02-05T14:23:23","slug":"rikkis-mouse-bites-walt-disney-world-news-112315","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/rikkis-mouse-bites-walt-disney-world-news-112315\/","title":{"rendered":"Rikki&#8217;s Mouse Bites &#8211; Walt Disney World News 11\/23\/15"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><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\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Beginning <span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_184300684\"><span class=\"aQJ\">January 5<\/span><\/span>, additional <em>Star Wars<\/em> elements will be added to Disney&#8217;s Hollywood Studios. Guests may come face to face with First Order Stormtroopers who will patrol various areas. Each night, Guests will be treated to \u201cSymphony in the Stars: A Galactic Spectacular,\u201d a dazzling <em>Star Wars<\/em>-themed fireworks show set to memorable<em> Star Wars<\/em> music from throughout the saga. Additionally, Guests will soon be able to purchase admission to a dessert party during the fireworks show featuring themed desserts, specialty drinks and a souvenir Chewbacca stein.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Each evening, Guests will gather along the edge of the Discovery River for the new immersive nighttime experience, \u201cRivers of Light,\u201d where an ancient, timeless show will come to life before their eyes. Nearby on Discovery Island, the Tree of Life will undergo an awakening as the animal spirits of the Tree are brought to light by magical fireflies. Check out this video of Imagineer Joe Rhode discussing the project.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Disney\u2019s Animal Kingdom\u2019s \u2018Rivers of Light\u2019 Nighttime Spectacular | Walt Disney World\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xp0DYDflwyI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">A new signature table service restaurant called Tiffins will open on Discovery Island at Disney&#8217;s Animal Kingdom. The restaurant will celebrate the art of traveling and will feature a diverse menu drawing from places that inspired the creation of Disney\u2019s Animal Kingdom. It will be open for both lunch and dinner and will also include waterfront views from comfortable indoor and outdoor seating areas. The restaurant\u2019s opening in the spring of 2016.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">On <span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_184300685\"><span class=\"aQJ\">December 8<\/span><\/span>, the Riverside Depot merchandise location will open and will be themed to the animals discovered in and around rivers.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Beginning <span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_184300687\"><span class=\"aQJ\">November 25<\/span><\/span>, Guests can select Flights of Wonder as one of their three FastPass+ experiences.\u00a0 Flights of Wonder uniquely combines live animals and conservation messages with a little humor.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Starting November 23, Epcot Guests can purchase Made With Magic products, such as the Mickey Ear Hat, Minnie Mouse Headband, Mickey Mouse Glove and the Sorcerer Mickey Wand.\u00a0Each Made with Magic product is programmed to light up at key moments around World Showcase.\u00a0 Guests will be able to purchase Made with Magic products at the following locations: Gateway Gifts, kiosk outside of Disney Traders, Pin Central, Mouse Gear, Village Traders, American Adventure Cart, International Gateway and Canada Cart. All products cost $25.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Beginning details have been announced for the 2016 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival. This will be the 23<sup>rd<\/sup> year for the event which will take place for an unprecedented 90 days, from March 2 through May 30. So, what&#8217;s new for 2016, we\u2019ll see a brand new front entrance topiary display featuring Donald Duck\u2019s nephews, Huey, Dewey, and Louie, alongside their Uncle Donald and Daisy in a display inspired by the 1943 comic book, \u201cThe Victory Garden.\u201d\u00a0 Also on display will be the Ranger Mickey topiary which will celebrate the 100<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary of the National Parks Service.\u00a0 Located behind Spaceship Earth will be a new Floral Sun Garden which\u00a0will feature golden colors and yellow \u201csunbursts.\u201d At night, twinkling lights will shine.\u00a0 There will be an innovative new play garden featuring the Fab 5, Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Pluto, and Donald, in topiary form with musical instruments built into the outdoor climbing system.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">The World of Disney has been expanded to 6,000-foot expansion includes wider aisles, centralized check-out locations, three additional rooms, updated merchandise displays and ceiling murals with classic Disney and Pixar characters.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Special Thanksgiving hours are available at select restaurants at Walt Disney World.\u00a0 Chef Mickey&#8217;s and The Wave&#8230;of American Flavors will be serving dinner at <span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_184300665\"><span class=\"aQJ\">12:30 p.m.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">At Disney&#8217;s Grand Floridian Resort, starting the hours for the pool bars and grills have changed. The new hours are:\u00a0 Beaches Pool Grill <span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_184300698\"><span class=\"aQJ\">11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., <\/span><\/span>Beaches Pool Bar <span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_184300700\"><span class=\"aQJ\">11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., <\/span><\/span>Courtyard Pool Bar \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a011:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">This year Guests can ring in the New Year with the Countdown to Midnight event at Disney\u2019s Yacht &amp; Beach Club Resort. The event will include a cocktail of choice in hand, enjoy a reunion at the \u201cAdventure Club,&#8221; then hop over to a dance party with a nine-piece live band, or take a spin at \u201cClub Vinyl,\u201d and celebrate the golden age of music with a modern twist. The party will include an all-you-can-enjoy menu and beverage reception and a balloon drop.\u00a0 Countdown to <span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_184300691\"><span class=\"aQJ\">Midnight<\/span><\/span> will take place from <span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_184300694\"><span class=\"aQJ\">8:00 p.m.- 1:00 a.m.<\/span><\/span> and cost $300 (tax and gratuity included). Transportation will be provided to Guests staying at select Walt Disney World resorts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Beginning January 5, additional Star Wars elements will be added to Disney&#8217;s Hollywood Studios. Guests may come face to face with First Order Stormtroopers who will patrol various areas. 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