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FastPass+ and show time info for Disney’s new Jungle Book: Alive with Magic show

The “Jungle Book: Alive with Magic” Show will begin May 28 for a “limited-engagement” on Discovery River.  Inspired by the recently released film, The Jungle Book, the 20-minute show will combine music and special effects, all with an “Indian influence.”   Barges filled with musicians and performers will take their place on the water to FastPass+ and show time info for Disney’s new Jungle Book: Alive with Magic show

Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando both saw increase in 2015 attendance

The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) and the economics division of engineering firm AECOM have released their annual attendance report for the 2015 calendar year. Walt Disney World’s parks beat out the other central Florida theme parks for the most attendance. Magic Kingdom was number one, up 6 percent from 2014, with 20.4 million visitors. According Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando both saw increase in 2015 attendance

Construction walls moved in Norway Pavilion; new restrooms open

Here’s a video showing that the construction walls have been moved in Epcot’s Norway Pavilion and the new restroom areas are now open. The Disney Parks Blog announced last week that Frozen Ever After and the Royal Sommerhus would be opening to the public on June 21.

Pizza Planet restaurant at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to be renamed “Pizza Rizzo”

The Pizza Planet restaurant at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is being rethemed around the Muppets and being renamed “Pizza Rizzo.” It’s been rumored for awhile, but WDW News Today says the news is now official, according to “internal documents and permits filed in relation to the ongoing project.” The location will remain a counter-service pizza restaurant, but Pizza Planet restaurant at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to be renamed “Pizza Rizzo”

Menus for Tiffins and Nomad Lounge at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

The menu has been released for Tiffins and Nomad Lounge, the new dining establishments opening at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on May 27. Tiffins will be open for lunch and dinner and is located on Discovery Island near Pizzafari. The Tiffins menu includes: Entrees Chermoula-rubbed chicken, couscous, dried fruites, picholine olives, preserved lemon, harissa yogurt Berbere-Spiced Menus for Tiffins and Nomad Lounge at Disney’s Animal Kingdom