Hello, and welcome to Dateline Disney World! This week, we’ll be heading over to the Magic Kingdom on a gloomy day to report on the happenings at the most visited park in the world. Get in touch with your superpowers because you are going to need them soon . . .
Favorite Disney•Pixar Super Heroes will take over Tomorrowland from May 25 through Sept. 3, as part of an Incredible Tomorrowland Expo that celebrates “all things super.” Guests can interact with Mr. Incredible, Frozone and other supers from Disney•Pixar’s “The Incredibles” and upcoming “Incredibles 2.” And, for the first time ever, guests will get to see Edna Mode. Tomorrowland will also be decked out with Incredibles décor and sounds from the film. Guests can also enjoy a “SUPER” dance party on the Rocket Tower Stage.
Speaking of Edna, our own Dusty Sage just met her the other day. She’s also coming to the new Pixar Pier in California. And if you were following us on Instagram, you’d know that already (hint, hint, follow MiceChat on Instagram HERE).
In addition to the Magic Kingdom, Incredibles Summer also takes over the other parks:
The Guardians of the Galaxy – Awesome Mix Live! Concert Series Begins June 9 at Epcot. Star-Lord and Gamora from “Guardians of the Galaxy” will take guests on a musical journey through the cosmos in The Guardians of the Galaxy – Awesome Mix Live! concert series. Shows will feature tunes from Star-Lord’s Awesome Mixtapes, the two movie soundtracks. The group will take the stage five times daily, June 9 through Aug. 19.
UP! A Great Bird Adventure debuts during Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Anniversary Celebration April 22. Disney’s Animal Kingdom will kick off their 20th-anniversary celebration April 22. The new show UP! A Great Bird Adventure also debuts April 22, which features Russell and Dug from the Disney•Pixar animated film “UP.” In the new show, they’ll team up to discover species of birds from around the world.
Donald’s Dino-Bash! celebration at Disney’s Animal Kingdom begins May 25. Donald’s Dino-Bash!, beginning May 25, is a “dino-tastic” celebration where Donald Duck takes over Dinoland, U.S.A. to celebrate his recent discovery that ducks are descendants of dinosaurs. Feathered friends Scrooge McDuck and Launchpad McQuack and other friends of Donald will be on hand to meet guests. In addition to bringing his own decorating touch to the land, Donald will throw a nightly dance party where everyone is welcome to “shake their tail feathers.”
Disney H2O Glow Nights Begin at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park June 21. As we shared earlier this week, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon will join in on the Incredible Summer fun starting June 21, with new Disney H2O Glow Nights. The water park will transform on select evenings June 21-Aug. 11, when a glow party takes over the park from 8 p.m.-11 p.m. Tickets go sale March 19 and are $55 per person plus tax for adults and $50 per person plus tax for children ages 3-9. For more information and to purchase tickets, call (407) 939-1872.
One major highlight of “Incredible Summer” will be the grand opening of Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This new 11-acre land will shrink guests to the size of a toy and allow them to explore the fun and adventure of Andy’s backyard. There, guests can experience two new attractions: the family coaster Slinky Dog Dash and Alien Swirling Saucers. Toy Story Land also will feature an existing guest-favorite attraction, Toy Story Mania!, which will expand to add a third track into the rotation. The land’s Woody’s Lunch Box will be a new quick-service restaurant that will offer up tasty meals and old-fashioned soda floats to Toy Story Land guests.
Well, that does it for this week! How do you feel about the expanded alcohol sales in the Magic Kingdom? The temporary Incredibles makeover in Tomorrowland? And the addition of Club 33 to Disney World? Let us know in the comments below. Thanks for reading!
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