{"id":46015,"date":"2016-04-11T08:00:52","date_gmt":"2016-04-11T12:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/?p=46015"},"modified":"2022-02-04T22:08:57","modified_gmt":"2022-02-05T03:08:57","slug":"rikkis-mouse-bites-walt-disney-world-news-41116","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/rikkis-mouse-bites-walt-disney-world-news-41116\/","title":{"rendered":"Rikki&#8217;s Mouse Bites &#8211; Walt Disney World News 4\/11\/16"},"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<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Walt Disney World Mouse Bites 4-11-16\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xlTwqw60DmI?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;\">Changes have been made in how Guests may now make\u00a0FastPass+\u00a0selections going forward.\n<ul>\n<li>First, Guests will now be able to choose individual\u00a0FastPass+<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>experiences and times, and will no longer need to make all selections for the same day at the same time.<\/li>\n<li>Second, Guests will continue to be able to select up to three experiences in advance, however, they now will be able to book fewer than three selections, if they so desire.<\/li>\n<li>Third, when Guests have used their first three<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>FastPass+\u00a0selections, they will now be able to make an additional<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>FastPass+\u00a0selection (their fourth rolling FastPass)\u00a0 via the\u00a0My Disney Experience\u00a0mobile app<strong>. <\/strong>It will no longer be necessary to utilize only the in-park kiosks, though you will still have that option going forward, as well. Once you&#8217;ve used the fourth, they will be able to select another, and so on.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Guests will soon be able to participate in a special ticketed event called Disney Early Morning Magic. During this event, a very limited number of Guests will be able to enjoy\u00a0 Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Peter Pan\u2019s Flight and The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh in Fantasyland. Guests will then be able to experience a breakfast at Pinocchio&#8217;s Village House. Disney Early Morning Magic will take place on select mornings prior to the park opening, April 26 \u2013 June 28:\n<ul>\n<li>April 26, 30<\/li>\n<li>May 3, 7, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31<\/li>\n<li>June 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Both park admission and a reservation are required for Disney Early Morning Magic. Pricing is $69 plus tax for adults and $59 plus tax for children (ages 3-9).<\/li>\n<li>The upcoming nighttime spectacular, Rivers of Light, as well as Disney&#8217;s Animal Kingdom&#8217;s other nighttime events have been delayed. The show will no longer be opening on April 22. Disney has announced they will be sharing more details in mid-May about when the show will debut.<\/li>\n<li>To celebrate Earth Day at Disney&#8217;s Animal Kingdom, Party for the Planet presented by Disneynature will invite Guests can discover fun and engaging activities within every land of the park that encourages them to connect with nature.\u00a0 There will be special food and merchandise offerings, engaging activities that will help young Guests learn about the world around them and Jiminy Cricket will make special appearances at Rafiki\u2019s Planet Watch throughout the week to commemorate the occasion. For full details on what the day will entail, make sure to check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/walt-disney-world\/planning\/events\/earth-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Earth Day page<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Flights of Wonder continues to be closed for refurbishment. Shows are anticipated to begin taking place again on April 17.<\/li>\n<li>Guests may enjoy a new splash zone at Disney\u2019s Port Orleans Resort \u2013 French Quarter. Decked out in the bold hues of Mardi Gras gold, purple and green, this new aquatic play area lets Guests 48 inches and under enjoy water slides, play with fun water cannons, and splish-splash among fountains. The new area is located next to the Doubloon Lagoon pool.<\/li>\n<li>Ample Hills Creamery, a Brooklyn-based company known for their creative approach to all things ice cream, will open a location at Disney&#8217;s BoardWalk featuring their signature products, including a one-of-a-kind flavor exclusive to the Walt Disney World Resort. Guests will stroll the promenade enjoying unique flavors such as Ooey Gooey Butter Cake, Malty Salty Pretzel Punch and Coffee Toffee Coffee. The restaurant is expected to open this spring.<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"msgBody\">\n<p>Guests will be able to celebrate African culture at Disney&#8217;s Animal Kingdom Lodge on Wednesday, April 13, from 10:00 a.m. \u2013 11:00 a.m. in the Jambo House lobby.\u00a0 There will be music, dancing and plenty of inspiring pride as they represent their home countries. Guests can also have their faces painted and learn about the many activities that are a part of African culture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Changes have been made in how Guests may now make\u00a0FastPass+\u00a0selections going forward. First, Guests will now be able to choose individual\u00a0FastPass+\u00a0experiences and times, and will no longer need to make all selections for the same day at the same time. 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