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Disney Confirms Storybook Dining at Artist Point with Snow White to Begin This Winter

We shared a rumor earlier this week about Artist Point changing to a character dinner and moments ago, Disney announced that Storybook Dining is indeed coming to Wilderness Lodge this Winter. Guests will be invited to wander into an Enchanted Forest-like setting that was inspired by Walt Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Guests Disney Confirms Storybook Dining at Artist Point with Snow White to Begin This Winter

Disney Shares Details of Oga’s Cantina Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Today, Disney released a new detail or two about the cantina that will part of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge when it opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disneyland Park next year. Oga’s Cantina will welcome “pilots, bounty hunters, smugglers, locals and galactic travelers alike” and serve the “best drinks in the galaxy.” Disney expanded on Disney Shares Details of Oga’s Cantina Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Minnie Van Service Now Available Between Orlando International Airport and Disney World Resort Hotels

Guests staying at any Walt Disney World Resort hotel can now use Minnie Vans for travel to and from Orlando International Airport. While Minnie Van transportation within Walt Disney World property can be arranged through the Lyft app, the Minnie Vans’ airport shuttle service reservations must be made by calling (407) WDW-PLAY. The hours of Minnie Van Service Now Available Between Orlando International Airport and Disney World Resort Hotels

Gardens Course at Disney’s Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Closing Sept. 4-28

The Gardens course at Disney’s Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf will be closed Tuesday, September 4, through Friday, September 28 due to scheduled maintenance. This course will reopen on Saturday, September 29. The Fantasia course will remain open during this time in addition to Disney’s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf.

Two-Month-Old Giraffe Calf Welcomed into Kilimanjaro Safaris Savanna

Over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Aella (pronounced “eye-la”) a two-month-old giraffe has officially been welcomed into the Kilimanjaro Safaris savanna. Next time you’re on the attraction be on the lookout for the shortest giraffe in the herd, as it is likely Aella, the two-month-old calf. Aella had been in a backstage habitat with her mother Two-Month-Old Giraffe Calf Welcomed into Kilimanjaro Safaris Savanna

New ‘Disney Parks Hits’ Playlist Debuts Inside ‘Play Disney Parks’ App

Guests using the Play Disney Parks app can now enjoy the brand new Disney Parks Hits playlist that was “guest curated by Disney Legend Richard Sherman.” The Disney Parks Hits playlist features tunes hand-picked by Richard based on his experience in writing music for beloved Disney Parks attractions. The playlist is available now within the New ‘Disney Parks Hits’ Playlist Debuts Inside ‘Play Disney Parks’ App

ABC Kicked Off Nationwide ‘American Idol’ Bus Tour Auditions at Walt Disney World

ABC’s American Idol began its search for the next singing sensation over the weekend as the Idol Bus arrived at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World Resort. On hand for the epic event was last season’s winner Maddie Poole, runner-up Caleb Lee Hutchinson, and finalist Catherine Turner, who were later ABC Kicked Off Nationwide ‘American Idol’ Bus Tour Auditions at Walt Disney World