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New Stroller Rentals Being Tested at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is testing three new stroller rentals. The three new strollers are cloth based, not the typical tan plastic strollers many Disney Parks vacationers have become accustomed to. The new options include a turquoise single stroller, a turquoise double/tandem stroller, and a large navy-blue single stroller. A cast member mentioned the navy-blue stroller New Stroller Rentals Being Tested at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

#DisneyParksLIVE to Stream ‘Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky’ on July 4

UPDATE: Disney has updated the time on their Fourth of July live stream. The presentation is now scheduled to begin at 9:10 p.m. on Thursday, July 4 and you can tune in and watch below. Disney fans are invited to tune in from around the world to watch ‘Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the #DisneyParksLIVE to Stream ‘Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky’ on July 4

Gran Destino Tower Featured in New Merchandise Available at Disney’s Coronado Springs

The Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs is scheduled to open on July 9, 2019. New merchandise that heavily features the tower is already on sale at Panchito’s Gifts and Sundries in the hotel’s main lobby. A print of the Gran Destino Tower is wrapped around this new coffee mug. The new mug costs Gran Destino Tower Featured in New Merchandise Available at Disney’s Coronado Springs

D23 Expo Announces Experiences From Disney and Pixar Animation Studios

Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios have announced several new panels and experiences happening at the D23 Expo this fall. At the previously announced Walt Disney Studios presentation happening August 24th at 10:00am, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Chief Creative Officer Jennifer Lee and Pixar Animation Studios’ Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter will share D23 Expo Announces Experiences From Disney and Pixar Animation Studios

Beaches & Cream Soda Shop Refurbishment Pushed to Late August – Reservations Now Open

Beaches & Cream Soda Shop, the popular table service restaurant near the feature pool at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resort was scheduled to be closed for refurbishment from early August through December of 2019. It appears as though the refurbishment has been pushed back as Advance Dining Reservations are now available through August 25, Beaches & Cream Soda Shop Refurbishment Pushed to Late August – Reservations Now Open