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!