Runaway Railway Media Event Impacts on DHS

Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be hosting a media event on Tuesday, March 3. Some of the park’s entertainment offering will be impacted by this event.

•PYRO TESTS FEB. 29-MARCH 2

In preparation for the media event, pyrotechnic effects will be used around the Chinese Theatre and Theater of the Stars overnight on the following dates and times:

•February 29, 10 p.m. (Chinese Theatre)

•March 1, 9:15 p.m. (Theater of the Stars), 11:15 p.m. (Chinese Theatre)

•March 2, 1:30 a.m. (Chinese Theatre), 10:30 p.m. (Chinese Theatre)

Guests staying at nearby hotels should not be impacted by these tests.

 

•NIGHTTIME SPECTACULAR AND ENTERTAINMENT ADJUSTMENTS

Due to activity taking place in front of the Chinese Theatre, Wonderful World of Animation and Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular will not take place on the evening of March 3.

Fantasmic! will occur as scheduled at 8 p.m.

In addition to that, the showtimes of Beauty & the Beast – Live on Stage, Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!, and the operating hours of several character greetings will be adjusted on Tuesday, March 3.

Please consult the Times Guide & MDX for more information that day.

 

 

Magic Kingdom 2019 Holiday Show Rehearsal Schedule

As the Magic Kingdom Park gets ready for the winter season, overnight rehearsals and tests for various offerings will take place through early November. Guests staying at nearby hotels should be aware that show-level audio and lighting may be used, and pyro will be included on some nights.

Parade rehearsals are currently expected to take place on the following dates:

• October 2
• October 14
• October 30
• November 5
• November 6

Castle stage rehearsals (occasionally including pyrotechnic effects) are expected to take place

October 25 – November 1 and November 3 – November 7, while Rockettower Plaza Stage rehearsals will take place on October 16, 28, 30-31.

Epcot Forever Testing On Select Nights

Guests staying at one of the resorts in the Epcot Resort area should be aware that fireworks testing will take place at Epcot on select nights after park clear throughout the month of September. These tests should conclude by 12 a.m.

Since these tests include the use of pyrotechnics, loud noises might be heard from some rooms at the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin hotels, Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts, and Disney’s BoardWalk Resort.

The new “Epcot Forever” nighttime spectacular officially debuts on October 1, 2019 at Epcot.

Magic Kingdom Overnight Rehearsals to be held

As the Magic Kingdom Park gets ready for the fall season, overnight installations, rehearsals, and tests for various offerings will take place now through August 15.

Guests staying at nearby hotels should be aware that show level audio and pyrotechnic effects will be included on some nights. Here you are additional information about upcoming rehearsals:
Overnight parade rehearsals:

•Night of August 7

•Night of August 9

•Night of August 12

•Night of August 14

Castle stage show rehearsals:

August 9-15: Show level audio and pyrotechnic effects

Splash Pack Test to Begin March 26

Beginning on March 26 as part of a 6-week test, guests visiting Disney’s water parks will be able to receive all of their water park essentials in an easy, efficient way. The Splash Pack Bundle includes a food and beverage entrée, dessert, collectible refillable mug, and Disney-themed souvenir towel for a conveniently bundled price.

Available at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon and Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Parks, guests can speak with a Cast Member at Singapore Sal’s or Beach Haus to purchase their Splash Pack Bundle through May 4.

PhotoPass to Introduce Automated Cameras

Disney is set to roll out automated cameras to take your photo instead of PhotoPass photographers at select meet and greet locations.

Instead of a PhotoPass Cast Member, an automated camera will be located in the room to take photos of your interaction with the character.

At the moment, there are 9 different meet and greet locations planned that will utilize the technology.

 

 

 

Fairfax Fare to Test Breakfast Service

From Sunday, April 22 to Saturday, May 5, Fairfax Fare will be testing a breakfast menu at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. At this quick-service location found on Sunset Boulevard, park guests will be able to enjoy the following breakfast items (menu subject to change without notice and based on availability):

• Hot oatmeal and fresh berries with brown sugar and maple glaze
• Loaded scrambled eggs with chorizo, peppers, onions and potatoes
• “Breakfast on a Bun” with eggs, ham, swiss and spinach on an herb cheese-smeared onion roll
• Freshly-baked pastry basket featuring miniature baked goods
• Fresh fruit
• Yogurt
• Toasted bagels
• Assorted beverages
• Kids’ scrambled eggs and potatoes

As a reminder, Fairfaxe Fare‘s regular lunch menu will be served starting at 11:30 a.m.

Tomorrowland Update (4/27/17)

Guests visiting the Magic Kingdom Park in the near future will be able to enjoy new entertainment around Tomorrowland.
Later this spring, Guests can journey over to the Rockettower Plaza Stage (which is found between Space Mountain and Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress) and join in an intergalactic dance party. The DJ will be spinning fresh tunes and making sure this party is out-of-this-world! To make way for “Cosmic Dance Party,” the INCREDIBLES Super Dance Party will close on Monday, May 1.

While the INCREDIBLES Super Dance Party will no longer be available starting May 1, Guests will be able to meet Mr. Incredible at a temporary greeting location in Tomorrowland, May 1-18, 2017.

Additionally, a new, interactive robot character is surprising and entertaining Guests near the Rockettower Plaza Stage. Showbot, a robot from another Galaxy, is fascinated by Earth and Earthlings and want to learn all he can about us and our culture (please, note that some are reporting that the test involving this new character may already be over, but we will keep you updated).

Disney to Test Virtual Queues at Waterparks

In an effort to explore the concept of a virtual queue system for park Guests, Disney’s Water Parks will conduct virtual queue testing at Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon from March 28 to April 7.

Similar to the system that will be used at Universal’s Volcano Bay water park, the virtual queuing systems are designed to enable users to reserve a place in line for an attraction without having to physically wait in the queue, providing an enhanced Guest experience and more time to enjoy additional experiences.

The virtual queue test will include Downhill Double Dipper, Slush Gusher, and Summit Plummet at Blizzard Beach and Miss Adventure Falls at Typhoon Lagoon.

This phase of virtual queue testing will not include Magic Bands, and while this phase of virtual queue testing has some similarities to the concept of FastPass+, it is not bookable prior to park entry and it is not digital.

FastPass Kiosk to go Self Serve in Epcot

From December 18 to December 24, the FastPass+ kiosk located in the Future World East Breezeway near the Mouse Gear shop (at Epcot) will be staffed by Cast Members until 1 p.m.

Afterwards, the kiosks will continue to be available to Guests as self-service kiosks (Guests will be able to make FastPass+ selections on their own).

Visitors who need assistance from a Cast Member after 1 p.m. should visit the kiosk in the West Breezeway near the Epcot Character Spot.