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Disney’s Animal Kingdom to Introduce ‘Rivers of Light: We Are One’ This Summer

UPDATE: The first night of ‘Rivers of Light: We Are One’ is going to be presented on Friday, May 24, 2019. ‘Rivers of Light‘ was introduced at Disney’s Animal Kingdom over two years ago and beginning this summer, the next chapter of this presentation will launch with the debut of ‘Rivers of Light: We Are Disney’s Animal Kingdom to Introduce ‘Rivers of Light: We Are One’ This Summer

PizzeRizzo Set to Reopen May 4, ABC Commissary Closed May 5-24 for Refurbishment

There will be some adjustments to the food & beverage offerings at Disney’s Hollywood Studios next month that visiting guests should be aware of. Beginning May 4, guests looking for Italian cuisine can head to Grand Avenue for a quick bite at PizzeRizzo. In addition to the current menu, a new dessert has been added to PizzeRizzo Set to Reopen May 4, ABC Commissary Closed May 5-24 for Refurbishment

Ground Stop Issued at Orlando International Airport (MCO) Due to Severe Weather Conditions

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch across Central Florida including warnings of wind gusts that could potentially reach 70 mph. Due to the thunderstorm, there is currently a ground stop at Orlando International Airport as well as over 2,500 power outages in Central Florida. The strong wind advisory remains in effect Ground Stop Issued at Orlando International Airport (MCO) Due to Severe Weather Conditions

Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Is Coming to Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland in 2022

Disney has officially announced that Mickey’s Runaway Railway is coming to Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland Park. Park guests will get to walk right into the cartoon world joining Mickey and his friends on Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway which is set to open inside Mickey’s Toontown in 2022. This attraction will be the “first major Mickey-themed Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Is Coming to Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland in 2022

Jaleo at Disney Springs to Hold Gin & Tonic Festival Through April 28

Through April 28, guests are invited to Jaleo at Disney Springs to try their official cocktail during their Gin & Tonic Festival. Also Spain’s national cocktail, Gin & Tonic pairs well with the wide selection of tapas and wood-fired paellas that are available. Jaleo is celebrating Chef José Andrés’s herbal spin on the drink, which balances hints of juniper and verbena with Jaleo at Disney Springs to Hold Gin & Tonic Festival Through April 28

Disney Shares Behind-the-Scenes Look at New Solar Facility In Celebration of Earth Day

The brand new 270-acre, 50-megawatt solar facility that was built near the Magnolia and Palm golf courses at Walt Disney World went online earlier this year and a behind-the-scenes look has been shared in honor of Earth Day; take a look. The new solar farm signifies the greatest effort in solar energy to date for Disney’s global theme park operations as it “provides Disney Shares Behind-the-Scenes Look at New Solar Facility In Celebration of Earth Day

Disney Reveals More New Merchandise Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

New merchandise items coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at the Disneyland Resort and Disney’s Hollywood Studios were revealed each day during Star Wars Celebration last weekend and the Disney Parks Blog has just provided an update with more details including a couple of new products guests may not have seen before. Devon Figge of Disney Reveals More New Merchandise Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge