WDW Magazine August 2017: Value Resorts at WDW | Page 112

DISNEY’S ANIMAL KINGDOM
There isn’t any new news for Disney’s Animal Kingdom right now. Although, they are
pretty set for a while with the opening of Pandora- World of Avatar in May. If you haven’t
had a chance to visit yet, make sure to schedule time during your next visit. It’s a beautiful
area and has some not-to-be missed features. Be sure to check out Flight of Passage,
Satu’li Canteen, and the amazing Swotu Wayä Na’vi Drum Ceremony!
DISNEY SPRINGS
Disney Springs just celebrated Christmas in July! For guests visiting the last two weeks of
July, they could experience a variety of holiday happenings at Disney Springs. For
example, The Art of Disney had holiday art and meet and greets, Summer Santa was
available for pictures, and AristoCrepes had a special gingerbread crepe. Sometimes it
pays to visit Walt Disney World during the summer months to experience special events
like this!
Disney Springs seems to have all the great merchandise releases. A special release party
took place last month at Marketplace Co-Op in Disney Springs. Two new Dooney &
Bourke collections featuring Tiana and Madame Leota are now available to the public. For
those of you not able to attend, check the Shop Disney Parks app for select availability.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Disney PhotoPass Day returns to the Walt Disney World Resort on August 19th. For one
day only you will be able to find special Magic Shots and Character experiences
throughout Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal
Kingdom.
Walt Disney World is expanding guest transportation options! First, the Disney Skyliner is
a gondola system reminiscent of the old Skyway found at Magic Kingdom. The Disney
Skyliner will connect Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot International Gateway with
Disney’s Art of Animation, Disney’s Pop Century, and Disney’s Caribbean Beach. Rumors
were already circulating after permits were filed in these locations. No opening date has
been announced. Another transportation option is Disney’s version of Uber. The “Minnie
Vans” will take you anywhere you want to go on Disney property. Looks like those early
morning breakfast reservations just got a little easier!