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Opening Date Announced for “Disney Junior Dance Party!” Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Back in June, we told you about the new “Disney Junior Dance Party!” that’s coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and now we know that this new experience will begin December 22, 2018. The “Disney Junior Dance Party!” live show will include high-energy songs, dazzling special effects, new friends, and beloved characters including Mickey Mouse himself. Opening Date Announced for “Disney Junior Dance Party!” Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Bahamian Government to Share Decision This Week on Disney Cruise Line Developing Lighthouse Point

UPDATE 10/17/18: The Bahamas Cabinet did not decide the fate of Lighthouse Point on Tuesday as multiple Cabinet members were unable to attend Monday’s meeting. A special session is planned for Friday, October 19, 2018. We’ve previously shared details regarding Disney Cruise Line’s planning to develop a new island destination in the Bahamas. The company Bahamian Government to Share Decision This Week on Disney Cruise Line Developing Lighthouse Point

Disney Cruise Line Launches New ‘Disney at Sea’ Live Show

Disney at Sea, a brand-new 30-minute live event showcasing Disney’s newest characters from Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm, debuted on the Disney Wonder last week. The show was developed to take Disney Cruise Line guests on a journey through the entertainment from Disney’s wonderful worlds of movies, television, music, and of course theme parks. In its debut Disney Cruise Line Launches New ‘Disney at Sea’ Live Show

Walt Disney World Annual Pass Prices Have Increased Effective Immediately

In addition to parking fee increases and the new date-based ticket pricing structure that rolls out today for Walt Disney World theme park guests, prices have unexpectedly increased for all Walt Disney World Annual Passes today with the exception of the Water Parks Annual Pass. Take a look: Water Parks After 2 Annual Pass (Florida Residents only) Walt Disney World Annual Pass Prices Have Increased Effective Immediately

New Online Planning Tools, Date-Based Tickets Launch Today at Walt Disney World

As we previously announced, today is the day that the Walt Disney World Resort launches their brand new online vacation-planning tools as well as their date-based theme park tickets and pricing. Just as before, guests will have all the same options to purchase their park tickets including visiting any Guest Services location upon arrival, using New Online Planning Tools, Date-Based Tickets Launch Today at Walt Disney World

Upcoming ULA Launch from Cape Canaveral Might Provide Nighttime Show for Park and Cruise Guests

UPDATE 10/16/18: The weather forecast is 80 percent positive for a rocket launch from Cape Canaveral just after midnight tonight (12:15 a.m. Wednesday). A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket is standing on the launch pad, carrying the AEHF-4 military satellite for the U.S. Air Force at the top. There’s a 20 percent chance that cumulus clouds could halt the Upcoming ULA Launch from Cape Canaveral Might Provide Nighttime Show for Park and Cruise Guests

Disney Offers Fox Deal Concessions for EU Approval, Review Deadline Extended

While the United States Department of Justice’s antitrust division approved The Walt Disney Company’s acquisition of 21st Century Fox properties back in June, both companies have been awaiting a decision from European regulators that would allow them to proceed with the $71.3 billion deal. They may be waiting a little bit longer, as the EU Disney Offers Fox Deal Concessions for EU Approval, Review Deadline Extended

Cost of Drink, Soda Packages on Royal Caribbean Going Up Next Year

Royal Caribbean is raising the cost of their drink and soda packages on 2019 cruises from 10-40%. These packages let guests enjoy unlimited drinks during their cruise. The Deluxe Beverage Package, which includes cocktails, wine, beer, bottled water, fresh squeezed juices, premium coffees and teas, and fountain sodas is going up about 10%. Current pricing Cost of Drink, Soda Packages on Royal Caribbean Going Up Next Year