{"id":59348,"date":"2017-12-26T11:13:10","date_gmt":"2017-12-26T16:13:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/?p=59348"},"modified":"2022-02-04T21:47:04","modified_gmt":"2022-02-05T02:47:04","slug":"walt-disney-world-news-122617","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/walt-disney-world-news-122617\/","title":{"rendered":"Rikki&#8217;s Mouse Bites &#8211; Walt Disney World News 12\/26\/17"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><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=\"Walt Disney World News\" 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<h2>Walt Disney World News<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>For 2018, each Guest with a valid theme park admission staying at one of the Disney Springs Resort Area hotels will be able to take advantage of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/walt-disney-world\/parks\/extra-magic-hours-schedule\/\">Extra Magic Hours<\/a> and will be able to make <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/walt-disney-world\/planning\/my-disney-experience\/\">FastPass+<\/a> selections 60 days before their arrival date. (Guests must have booked a package reservation for the hotel through a Walt Disney Travel Company package and have a linked, valid theme park ticket). The Disney Spring Resort Area hotels include the following locations:B Resort &amp; Spa<br \/>\nBest Western Lake Buena Vista Resort<br \/>\nDoubleTree Guest Suites by Hilton Orlando<br \/>\nHilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Palace<br \/>\nHilton Orlando Resort Lake Buena Vista<br \/>\nHoliday Inn Orlando<br \/>\nWyndham Lake Buena Vista;<br \/>\nWyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista<\/li>\n<li>Cirque du Soleil and Walt Disney World are working together on a new project that will entertain many more Guests in the future. The new show will draw its inspiration from Disney\u2019s heritage of animation. It will celebrate Disney\u2019s legacy of storytelling in Cirque du Soleil\u2019s signature way, with a tribute to the one-of a kind craftsmanship that makes Disney so extraordinary. La Nouba will end its run on December 31.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/walt-disney-world\/parks\/magic-kingdom\/the-hall-of-presidents\/\">The Hall of Presidents<\/a> has officially reopened at the Magic Kingdom with many enhancements, including new projectors, that will bring the story of the American presidency to life as never before. As has been the tradition with every new president since the attraction debuted, an Audio-Animatronics figure of President Donald J. Trump has been added to the show and features the latest advances in technology that enable smoother and more lifelike movements. President Trump personally recorded remarks exclusively for The Hall of Presidents, just as each sitting president has done for the attraction since the early 1990s.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/walt-disney-world\/dining\/menus\/ample-hills-creamery-menu\/\">Ample Hills Creamery<\/a>, located along the promenade of Disney&#8217;s BoardWalk Resort, has introduced three new ice cream flavors inspired by Star Wars: The Last Jedi, which will be available for a limited time. Guests can purchase pints for $11.99, or purchase three for $33. Options include:First Order: salted dark chocolate ice cream, white cocoa powder, bittersweet chocolate and a dash of espresso\n<p>Resistance: a brown sugar and vanilla bean ice cream with an assortment of mix-ins: red-velvet ooey gooey butter cake, toffee pieces and mini marshmallows.<\/p>\n<p>The Force: sweet cream ice cream, swirled with chocolate fudge, and white and dark chocolate pearls<\/li>\n<li>Through December 31, Magic Kingdom Guests may enjoy extended operating hours at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/walt-disney-world\/parks\/interactive-adventure\/#pirate\">A Pirate&#8217;s Adventure ~ Treasures of the Seven Seas<\/a> in Adventureland. During that time, park Guests will be able to visit this interactive experience from 10:00 a.m. &#8211; 8:00 p.m. daily.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/walt-disney-world\/wdw-tickets\/annual-passes\/\">Walt Disney World Annual Passholders<\/a> will receive a 10 percent discount on food and non-alcoholic beverages at all Walt Disney World Resort owned and operated table-service restaurants and dinner shows through December 31, 2018.<\/li>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/walt-disney-world\/planning\/events\/garden-rocks\/\">Garden Rocks Concert Series<\/a> artists for the 2018 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival have been announced. Featuring some of the best music from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and 2000s. Here\u2019s the full line up for next year&#8217;s event:Night Ranger \u201cSister Christian\u201d<br \/>\nSTARSHIP starring Mickey Thomas \u201cWe Built this City\u201d<br \/>\nSimple Plan \u201cWelcome to My Life\u201d<br \/>\nLittle River Band \u201cReminiscing\u201d<br \/>\nThe Orchestra starring former members of ELO \u201cEvil Woman\u201d<br \/>\n<strong>New!<\/strong> Foghat \u201cSlow Ride\u201d<br \/>\n<strong>New to Garden Rocks!<\/strong> Survivor \u201cEye of the Tiger\u201d<br \/>\n<strong>New to Garden Rocks!<\/strong> Smash Mouth \u201cAll Star\u201d<br \/>\n<strong>New to Garden Rocks!<\/strong> Rick Springfield \u201cJessie\u2019s Girl\u201d<br \/>\n<strong>New to Garden Rocks!<\/strong> Jo Dee Messina \u201cStand Beside Me\u201d<br \/>\n<strong>New!<\/strong> Lonestar \u201cAmazed\u201d<br \/>\nBlood, Sweat and Tears featuring Bo Bice \u201cSpinning Wheel\u201d<br \/>\nHerman&#8217;s Hermits starring Peter Noone \u201cI\u2019m Henry VIII, I Am\u201d<br \/>\nVillage People \u201cY.M.C.A.\u201d<br \/>\n<strong>New!<\/strong> Don Felder, formerly of The Eagles \u201cHotel California\u201d<br \/>\nThe Guess Who \u201cAmerican Woman\u201d<br \/>\nThe Spinners \u201cWorking My Way Back To You\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Guests can catch the Garden Rocks Concert Series Fridays through Mondays with performances at America Gardens Theatre at 5:30, 6:45, and 8:00 p.m. More information about the Garden Rocks Concert Series dining packages will be shared at a later date.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Walt Disney World News For 2018, each Guest with a valid theme park admission staying at one of the Disney Springs Resort Area hotels will be able to take advantage of Extra Magic Hours and will be able to make FastPass+ selections 60 days before their arrival date. 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