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'Raya and the Last Dragon' offerings coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom
Disney's Animal Kingdom will host a couple of new experiences based on the movie, "Raya and the Last Dragon." You will be able to learn to draw new characters from the movie at the Animation Experience at Conservation Station.
Disney Park Pass at Walt Disney World extended to January 2023
Disney's Park Pass, Walt Disney World's theme park reservation system, will be extended into January 2023. This system was implemented to manage capacity during the reopening following COVID-19 shutdown. The park will remain at reduced capacity through 2021, according to Disney CEO Bob Chapek.
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25 percent discount for WDW Annual Passholders at shopDisney and Disney Stores nationwide
- Check that your Disney Parks account is linked to your Walt Disney World Annual Pass by going to the Walt Disney World website.
- Click into “Sign In or Create Account” then log in or register into your account.
- Click the “Welcome” link.
- Click into “Membership & Passes.”
- Under “Link Memberships & Passes to Your Account” ensure your Walt Disney World Annual Pass is linked. If it is not, click “Add a Disney Annual Pass” and add necessary information.
- Go to shopDisney.
- Sign in to your shopDisney account affiliated with your Disney Parks Account.
- Place at least one eligible item into your Bag.
- In “My Bag” type the Promotion Code AP25OFF into the Add Promotion Code area.
- The promotion will be applied to all eligible items in your Bag.
- Continue shopping or begin checkout.
Walt Disney World 2022 packages now available for booking
The Walt Disney World Swan Reserve to open this summer, reservations open now
This hotel features 349 guest rooms, 149 suites and two presidential suites complete with floor to ceiling windows. Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios is within walking distance or accessible via Disney water taxi. The hotel's suites are perfect for families of 6-8 people, business meetings. It features residential-style comfort and the latest technological capabilities.
New features at The Walt Disney World Swan Reserve will include the following:
- Vue, an exclusive rooftop space perfect for weddings or social gatherings featuring views of Walt Disney World Resort
- Mediterranean restaurant
- Grab-n-go cafe
- Scenic pool areas
- Fitness center with state-of-the-art equipments
- Two ballrooms and more than 15,000sq ft of meeting space
- 13,000 ft of outdoor event space
- Business Center
- Complimentary transportation to all four theme parks and Disney Springs
Hong Kong Disneyland to reopen from COVID-19 for a third time
Hong Kong Disneyland is set to reopen for its third COVID-19 shutdown on February 19, 2021. The resort opened on June 18th and closed in mid-July. In then closed again for a third time on December 2, 2020.
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Construction permits filed for live show venues at Disney's Hollywood including Fantasmic!
Disney has filed a number of permits relating to live show areas at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Three permits have been filed for Fantasmic! This includes performance island and backstage areas.
Permits also has been filed at the Theater of the Stars and the EPIC Stunt Show theater. Buena Vista Construction Company, which usually handles small maintenance work, is assigned to these permits. there's probably no significant work that needs to be done but it may mean that small changes need to occur before the shows resume.
All major shows have been put on hold since the COVID-19 shutdowns. Keeping performers physically distanced has been an issue as well as the large number of guests going in and out of the theaters.
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