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Walt Disney World Resort Update for January 31 – February 6, 2017
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News and Views
Walt Disney World Resort Hosted 2017 Pro Bowl Week Activities | "Re-Imagined" Planet Hollywood Observatory Is Now Open at Disney Springs | Paddlefish Opens February 4 | Views around the World | One Passholder's Tip | This and That | Crowd Forecast
Walt Disney World Resort Hosted 2017 Pro Bowl Week Activities
This past Sunday, Orlando hosted the 2017 NFL Pro Bowl at Camping World Stadium (formerly known as the Citrus Bowl) in which the AFC defeated the NFC, 20-13. The game was shown live on ESPN and ESPN Deportes, subsidiaries of The Walt Disney Company.
Central Florida civic leaders would very much like Orlando to become the annual event's permanent home for the additional tourism it brings. It should come as no surprise that, particularly recognizing that you did not come here to read sports news, the NFL Pro Bowl carries with it a bunch of ancillary activities, including many that took place during "Pro Bowl Week" at Walt Disney World Resort, from January 25-28. As with many new experiences offered around the Resort, there were not always perfectly clear ways of finding the events around the property (lack of signs directing guests from parking lots, cast members that were not fully informed, and the like). Should the events return in the future, these issues likely will be resolved and the experiences further enhanced.
2017 NFL Pro Bowl Experience
The center of Pro Bowl Week activities at Walt Disney World was the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex, which was open to the public for free on Wednesday through Saturday while hosting the 2017 NFL Pro Bowl Experience and its football-related, family-friendly activities. Several interactive areas for kids and families to play football-related games were available, as well as the Epcot and ESPN Grill food trucks. There were viewing areas for Pro Bowl team practices and games played by Special Olympics Flag Football and USA Football's Women's World Football teams.
Disney Springs Pro Bowl Bash and More
Disney Springs hosted several activities during Pro Bowl Week, including a Bash featuring dancing, live radio broadcasts, NFL cheerleaders, and team mascots. Pro Bowl banners were flying throughout the "neighborhoods" of Disney Springs too.
NFL Pro Bowl banners decorated Disney Springs during NFL Pro Bowl Week. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Pro Bowl Parade at Magic Kingdom
On Friday, Magic Kingdom hosted several NFL Pro Bowl players, along with Mickey and several of his "pals;" cheerleaders; and families from Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida and the Tragedy Assistance Program. Denver Broncos receivers Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders; Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier; and Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker rode with Football Mickey in the first parade vehicle.
If you follow us on Facebook, you could have watched the parade Live! Video by Alan S. Dalinka.
"Re-Imagined" Planet Hollywood Observatory Is Now Open at Disney Springs
While it had been expected to open for some time, Planet Hollywood Observatory had a sort of surprise opening on Friday afternoon after its long re-imagining and transformation. With a tweet from the Disney Parks Blog announcing its opening just after the Magic Kingdom's Pro Bowl Parade concluded, I (along with a lot of the local press corps) headed over to see and sample the new restaurant. Since all new restaurants deserve a break-in period, in this Update, we will provide a "report" on what you can find there and not a "review" (and you should read no judgement in that whatsoever, positive or negative).
Planet Hollywood Observatory is now a four-story stargazing observatory with new spaces including an outdoor dining terrace, a new menu, and new look and feel. Each floor has been designed to provide a different ambience and collection of film-making memorabilia. The focus of the space is a 4,500-square-foot video wall that uses "trompe l'oeil 3D technology" to simulate images in three dimensions.
Classic Planet Hollywood dishes remain on the new menu, along with a selection of newly created "over-the-top burgers and sandwiches" by celebrity Chef Guy Fieri. Desserts are giant-sized too, like the hand-dipped milkshakes and sweets made for sharing. Beer, wine, and cocktails are offered table-side as well as at bars located on each floor; the new outdoor Stargazers Lounge (which had not yet opened at the time of my visit on Friday) has a beverage menu that focuses on Florida craft beers (with 20 on tap) and 10 signature cocktails.
The beverage and specialty dessert menus show the large portion sizes. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Bars are located on each floor inside Planet Hollywood Observatory. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Movie memorabilia can be found throughout Planet Hollywood Observatory. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner. The gift shop is located on the first level and may be entered by the doors facing The Coca-Cola Store.
Paddlefish Opens February 4
Levy Restaurants, the long-time operator of Fulton's Crab House at what is now Disney Springs, announced that the new Paddlefish restaurant is finally ready to open this Saturday, February 4. The former Fulton’s Crab House location has undergone an extensive, multimillion-dollar transformation of the restaurant's interior and exterior. Levy Restaurants says that "the aesthetic of Paddlefish was inspired by a modern, seafaring yacht," and includes, "booths that are put into spaces with great views and a bar that overlooks the paddlewheel. Unique design features include opening up all of the windows for an open-air feel and bar areas decorated with brass accents that resemble fish gills."
Paddlefish’s menu will showcase fresh seafood, including some dishes from the prior Fulton's menu like lobster corn dogs and crab legs. Unique beverage offerings inspired by classic, turn-of-the-century American cocktails will also be available. There will be three unique dining room experiences on the "ship" which can seat a total of 760 guests: the main dining room, the “Boil Room," and the rooftop deck.
Lobster roll is on Paddlefish's menu. Image courtesy of Paddlefish.
MousePlanet's Donald and Bonnie Fink will bring us full coverage of the new Paddlefish soon after its opening.
Views Around the World
Several more days of trying out the new Express Transportation with experiences similar to those I reported on last week, yielded visits to the Epcot International Festival of the Arts (which continues on Fridays through Mondays through February 20th), Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Magic Kingdom this week. Since the Pro Bowl Experience also allowed me my first opportunity to visit the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex—and I went over to Disney Springs to see a few of the other Pro Bowl activities there—I have more photos from those locations as well. As you scroll through, you will have ample opportunities to see construction cranes over Disney's Hollywood Studios from multiple locations inside and outside that park.
Magic Kingdom
Enjoy a few moments of The Frontierland Hoedown Happening. Video by Alan S. Dalinka.
Epcot
The Festival Showplace Odyssey building is open Friday–Monday. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Festival of the Arts runs Fridays–Mondays through February 20. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Kevin Massey and Kerry Butler perform "A Whole New World" from Disney's Aladdin in the Disney on Broadway Concert Series. Video by Alan S. Dalinka.
Disney's Hollywood Studios
Cranes can be seen behind the Hyperion Theater from Echo Lake. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Cranes rise behind the MuppetVision 3D Theater. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Construction continues (is our theme). Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Clearly, dirt is being moved. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Disney Springs
ESPN Wide World of Sports
One Passholder's Tip
As I introduced last week, this section of the Update provides our MousePlanet readers with the benefit of my years of experience as a longtime Walt Disney World Four Parks Annual Passholder, and lots of personal trial and errors, one (hopefully weekly) tip at a time.
One Passholder's Tip: Week 2
Be prepared to recharge your electronics!
While the batteries that power our electronic devices tend to do so for a greater part of a day than they used to (and I remember lugging camcorders and extra batteries around both Disneyland and Walt Disney World as far back as 1996), the odds are good that one or more of your devices will need to be recharged during your visit to Walt Disney World. Finding the right battery, charger or cable at or near Walt Disney World is not a certainty. There are more options for additional power than ever—including vending machines that sell or rent portable USB-chargers—and there are more recharging stations in the Parks and Resorts than ever before.
However, none of that means that the recharging station (or even the rental batteries) will have what you need to connect to your device. Ensure you do not run out of power for your device of choice—whether it be your smartphone or a camera—by remembering to bring what you need when you leave home. If you plan to recharge in the Parks, make sure you bring your spare batteries with you and that particular cable that connects from your device to a USB or wall outlet. If you bring your recharger with you, Guest Relations in the park may even be able to recharge your device while you shop or enjoy some rides and shows.
Don't keep it to yourself!
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This and That
…MousePlanet extends its condolences upon the passing of actress Mary Tyler Moore last week.
Mary Tyler Moore, Rest in Peace. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
…As I personally experienced this past week at Disney's Hollywood Studios, Star Tours: The Adventure Continues is once again a fully randomized adventure where you are no longer guaranteed a visit to any particular worlds or to see BB-8.
…At long last, we know the final date DisneyQuest, the indoor interactive "theme park" and video arcade, will be open: July 3, 2017. The Disney Parks Blog announced that DisneyQuest will close to make way for The NBA Experience at Walt Disney World, "a one-of-a-kind basketball-themed experience featuring hands-on activities that put guests of all ages right in the middle of NBA game action." No opening date for the new venue has been announced, but it is expected to include video productions, interactive experiences, a restaurant and a retail store.
…An eight-minute sneak preview of the upcoming live-action Beauty and the Beast film will be shown in the Walt Disney Theater at One Man's Dream in Disney's Hollywood Studios starting February 10. A collection of props and costumes from the film's production will also be on display during the preview's run. The film is set to debut in the U.S. on March 17, 2017.
…If you are planning to shop at Disney Springs with a large budget and desire personalized fashion and beauty advice plus "special access" to the retailers, for an additional $250 per hour, Personal Shopping Sessions are now available according to Disney Parks Blog. For "Disney Springs Style Session" appointments (booked on a first come, first-served basis during normal Disney Springs operating hours), visit melaniepace.com or call (321) 377-1337.
…Disney Parks Moms Panel unveiled its 2017 Awards in a variety of categories at Walt Disney World:
- Favorite Character Meet & Greet: Epcot Character Spot
- Favorite Snack: Dole Whips
- Favorite Show: Festival of the Lion King
You can read the full list and runners up on the Disney Parks Blog.
…Beyond Walt Disney World, but within eyesight: The Orlando Eye observation wheel is closed for scheduled maintenance until February 9th. Other attractions at the base of the wheel are expected to remain open.
…Also in that same general vicinity: Universal Orlando announced that its new Water Park, Volcano Bay, will open on Thursday, May 25, just in time for Memorial Day weekend. What that means in terms of Disney's plans for the "Summer" opening of Pandora-The World of AVATAR at Animal Kingdom, we will not speculate yet other than to note the unlikeliness of both openings having press conferences at the same time or in the same news cycle.
…Elsewhere, Disney Cruise Line's Disney Wonder ship just completed a major enhancement project and has debuted a new stage show, "Frozen: A Musical Spectacular." We expect to share more details soon.
…And, finally, Orlando Business Journal reported on a new patent filed by Disney titled "Sensing and Managing Vehicle Behavior Based on Occupant Awareness" which involves a method for a ride system that, among other things, reads rider facial expressions or a wearable ID device (like Disney's MagicBands) with pre-set interests to customize ride experiences such as altering the speed of the ride vehicle and its path accordingly. It took me quite a few searches in the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) databases to find it, but if you are really curious about the scope of the U.S. Patent Application No. 14/804451 filed July 21, 2015, published January 26, 2017, or just want to see the included patent drawings which include a depiction of a ride vehicle going through a scene with skeletons, you too can find it here. Be aware that patent applications go through a process called "examination" by the USPTO, and they do not necessarily ever result in an issued patent, let alone any specific product, service, technique, feature, or such. Nevertheless, for Disney Parks fans, it is interesting to see what Disney Imagineering may be dreaming about.
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Resort Events
Check here to see if a park event might fall during your next trip to the Walt Disney World Resort. If you know of any in-park events, official or unofficial, that should be listed here, please send us an e-mail (link).
2017 Resort events
- Star Wars Experiences – Opened December 1, 2015
- Epcot International Festival of the Arts – January 13 through February 20, 2017
- Disney After Hours at Magic Kingdom – January 27, March 2 & 9 (9 p.m.-12 a.m./midnight); February 2, 9 & 16 (8-11 p.m.).
- Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival – March 1 - May 29, 2017.
- MouseAdventure – Saturday, March 4, 2017
- Epcot International Food & Wine Festival – August 31 through November 13, 2017.
- Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic – Dates TBD
- Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party –Dates TBD
- Holidays at Walt Disney World –Dates TBD
- Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party–Dates TBD
- Holidays Around the World at Epcot –Dates TBD
- Candlelight Processional at Epcot –Dates TBD
runDisney events
If you participate in (or are considering signing up for) runDisney events, visit our Team MousePlanet forum on the MousePad discussion board, where you can join our community of health-minded readers and staff.
2017
- Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend – February 24–26, 2017. Registration is now open. Proof of time deadline has passed.
- Star Wars Half Marathon – The Dark Side Weekend – April 20–23, 2017. Registration is now open. Proof of time must be submitted by January 17, 2017.
- Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend – November 2–5, 2017. Registration opens January 17, 2017. Proof of time must be submitted by August 1, 2017.
2018
- 25th Anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend – January 3–7, 2018. Registration opens February 14, 2017. Proof of time deadline TBD.
- 10th Anniversary Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend – February 22–25, 2017. Registration opens May 2, 2017. Proof of time deadline TBD.
- Star Wars Half Marathon – The Dark Side Weekend – April 18–22, 2017. Registration opens May 23, 2017. Proof of time deadline TBD.
- Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend – TBD
For current information on registration dates and capacity, see Lorree Tachell's runDisney Race Capacity Updates in the Team MousePlanet forum on our MousePad discussion board.
Refurbishments and Attraction Closures
Magic Kingdom
2017
- Walt Disney World Railroad – closed January 9 – March 2, 2017 for refurbishment.
- The Magic Behind our Steam Trains guided tour – closed January 9 – March 2, 2017 during the Walt Disney World Railroad refurbishment.
- The Hall of Presidents – closed January 17, 2017 to add an audio-animatronic figure of the 45th president of the United States. Expected to reopen July, 2017.
The Hall of Presidents is closed until this summer. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Epcot
Permanently closed:
- Sum of All Thrills – closed permanently on September 14.
- Storm Struck – closed permanently on September 14.
Disney's Hollywood Studios
Permanently closed:
- Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show
- Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure
- Studio Catering Co.
- Meet & Greet: Mike and Sulley at Streets of America
- Magic of Disney Animation
- The Writer's Stop
- Academy of Television Sciences Hall of Fame
Disney's Animal Kingdom
- Kali River Rapids – closed January 3 – February 13, 2017 for refurbishment (or, perhaps longer?).
Kali River Rapids is closed for winter refurbishment. Photo by Alan S. Dalinka.
Typhoon Lagoon
- Closed December 24 – March 11, 2017 for seasonal refurbishment.
Disney Springs
- Fulton's Crab House – closed for refurbishment. Scheduled to reopen as Paddlefish on Saturday, February 4, 2017.
- Disney Quest – scheduled to close July 3, 2017 to make way for The NBA Experience.
Resorts
- Wilderness Lodge and Villas – Hidden Springs pool, resort beach, playground, and Recreation fire pit closed. No opening date provided, but the pool is expected to be closed through 2017. Expect construction-related closures and noise due to construction of Disney Vacation Club's Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney's Wilderness Lodge which is scheduled to open in 2017 (though not yet fully registered or available for sale).
Elsewhere
- Disney Osprey Ridge Golf Course – permanently closed.
Current Discounts & Promotions
Note: MousePlanet does not edit past Updates to reflect price increases; for up-to-date prices, check the most recent Walt Disney World Resort Update. For your convenience, we have grouped the discount offers based on the intended audience. Check out the category that best matches you, and pick the offer that works best for you. And keep those tips coming—let us know if you find a better or different offer, so we can share it with other readers.
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Travel Discounts for Everyone |
Walt Disney World released several new discount offers for the start of 2017, and Small World Vacations shared the details with us. All of these packages can also be booked through MousePlanet's partner travel agency Get Away Today. 25% off room offer Save up to 25% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels, valid for stays most nights from February 20 through June 10, 2017. Book your stay by March 30, 2017.
Get a free day added to your ticket when you upgrade to a Magic Your Way package with a minimum 4-day ticket. Book Through: Travel Dates: Terms and Conditions:
Offer Restrictions
Memory Maker pre-arrival discount Disney's PhotoPass service provides a discount on Disney Memory Maker pre-arrival packages. For $169 plus tax, Walt Disney World guests can digitally download any photos associated with their Memory Maker account, including photos taken on attractions. The advanced purchase price is $149, a $20 savings. Applicable taxes are charged to all orders. Purchase must be made more than three days prior to arrival at the Walt Disney World Resort. All sales are final, and not eligible for an exchange or refund. |
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Travel Discounts for Annual Passholders |
Spring into 2017 room offer Passholders can book rooms at the Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort starting at $70 per night under this offer. The discount is valid most Sunday through Thursday nights, January 16 through February 15, 2017. Additional resorts and dates are available for stays through April 8. 2017, with rates from $103 at the All-Star Resorts to $293 per night at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge. Booking Window – Must book by April 7, 2017
Visit the Annual Passholder website for details, or call 407-939-7676 to book by phone. Kick Off Your Spring room offer Passholders can book rooms at the Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort starting at $86 per night under this offer. The discount is valid most Sunday through Thursday nights, April 23 through May 25, 2017. Additional resorts and dates are available for stays April 9 through April 22 and May 26 through June 10, 2017, with rates from $101 at the All-Star Resorts to $292 per night at Disney's BoardWalk Inn Booking Window – Must book by June 9, 2017
Visit the Annual Passholder website for details, or call 407-939-7676 to book by phone. If you know of an offer we haven't listed, please drop us an email with the details! |
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Discounts for Disney Rewards VISA Credit Card Holders |
20 percent off Joffrey's coffee/tea kiosks Disney Visa cardholders receive 20 percent off their entire purchase at Joffrey's coffee/tea kiosks throughout Walt Disney World, including Tea Traders Café by Joffrey's, and online at Joffreys.com with code: VISABEANS 15 percent off select guided tours Disney Visa cardholders receive 15 percent off the non-discounted price of selected guided tours for up to 10 people. The cardholder must participate in the tour, and pay with a Disney's Visa Card and/or Disney Rewards Redemption Card. Tours included:
10 percent off select restaurants Disney Visa cardholders receive 10 percent off the check when you pay with a Disney's Visa Card and/or Disney Rewards Redemption Card (be sure to request the discount). Discount excludes alcohol. Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge and Villas:
Disney's BoardWalk Inn and Villas:
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort:
Disney's Contemporary Resort:
Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground:
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa:
Disney's Old Key West Resort:
Disney's Port Orleans Resort:
Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa:
Disney's Wilderness Lodge:
Disney's Yacht Club Resort:
Disney's Hollywood Studios:
Epcot:
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex:
10 percent off merchandise Disney Visa cardholders receive 10 percent off at participating Disney-owned retail location when you spend a minimum of $50 and pay with a Disney's Visa Card and/or Disney Rewards Redemption Card (be sure to request the discount). Read all of the restrictions on the Disney Visa website. Cardholders also receive 10% off select merchandise purchases of $50 or more at the following Walt Disney World® Resort Operating Participant merchandise locations including Basin®, Basin White®, Chapel Hats, Good Fortune Gifts and House of Good Fortune, kidsHeritage and Marrakesh Emporium Arts & Crafts. 15 percent off all Disney spa and salon services Disney Visa cardholders receive 15 percent off the non-discounted price of any salon treatment valued at $45 or greater or any 50-minute or longer spa service most days at the spas and salons at Walt Disney World Resort listed below: Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge and Villas
Disney's Contemporary Resort
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
Disney's Wilderness Lodge
Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resorts
10% off select recreation experiences Disney Visa cardholders receive 15 percent off the non-discounted price of the recreation experiences listed below:
Free character photo at a private meet and greet location at Epcot Present your Disney's Premier Visa Card or Disney Rewards Visa Card for access to a private character meet and greet at Epcot for the cardholder and up to five guests. The event is hosted daily from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Imagination Pavilion at Epcot (enter near the jumping fountains near the exit to the Magic Eye Theater). You'll receive one free character photo download per day. Star Wars meet and greet at Disney's Hollywood Studios' Star Wars Launch Bay Present your Disney's Premier Visa Card or Disney Rewards Visa Card for access to a character meet and greet at Star Wars Launch Bay for the cardholder and up to five guests. The event is hosted daily from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. inside Star Wars Launch Bay at Disney's Hollywood Studios. You'll receive one free character photo download per day. |
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Travel Discounts for Military Personnel |
2017 Military Salute – 4-Day or 5-Day Military Promotional Ticket discount Through December 19, 2017, active and retired U.S. military personnel (including active and retired members of the United States Coast Guard, National Guard and Reservists) or their spouses can purchase:
Walt Disney World Resort tickets may be used January 1 through December 19, 2017, except that the tickets may not be used April 9–23, 2017. Active and retired U.S. military personnel can purchase Disney Military Promotional Tickets for themselves and up to five additional family members or friends. No more than six Disney Military Promotional Tickets may be purchased by any eligible member of the U.S. military (or spouse) pursuant to this offer. All tickets and options are non-transferable and must be used by December 19, 2017. Military Salute – Hotel discount Disney does not publish the actual discounted rates offered to service members under this program, and instead asks eligible U.S. military personnel to call 407-939-7830 to check pricing, availability and to make reservations. The website Military Disney Tips.com says the offer is 30-40 percent, based on room category. |
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Travel Discounts for Florida Residents |
None at this time. If you know of an offer we haven't listed, please drop us an email with the details! |
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Travel Discounts for Canada Residents |
MousePlanet reader Scott S. alerted us to a new offer for Canadian residents. Canadian residents receive a 25% discount on 4-day or longer tickets purchased by February 28, 2017. The discounted rate for a 4-Day adult base ticket is $244.00 USD, compared to $325.00 USD when purchased at the gate. A 10-day adult base ticket is $300 USD, a savings of $100 from the main gate price. This offer is only good for Canadian citizens with valid passport, or residents of Canada with valid proof of Canadian residency. The tickets are sold as an exchange certificate, and must be exchanged for park ticket upon arrival. There is no expiration date on the unused tickets, but once activated the tickets must be used within 14 days of first entry. You can see the full details on the Walt Disney World website. Thanks Scott for the heads up! If you know of an offer we haven't listed, please drop us an email with the details! |
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Travel Discounts for U.K. Residents |
MousePlanet reader Ben from the U.K. wrote to tell us about his recent booking of a 2017 Disney World holiday using a current promotion for U.K. residents. Ben reports:
If you know of an offer we haven't listed, please drop us an email with the details! |
Comments
Hey Alan, thanks again for taking this over. I was wondering if the NFL is going to have a seminar during the Pro Bowl festivities to show kids how to take a knee during the National Anthem to show their disrespect for America and our Flag?
Sorry you feel that way, wdwchuck. However, peaceful protest is one of the most American things a person can possible do. If you want to debate this political issue, please take it to the Lounge.
As someone who's somehow missed DisneyQuest every visit, will definitely be going. Even if I'm not a kid anymore, still want to see it.
Thanks for reading and commenting. I last visited DisneyQuest not longer after Disney announced it would close (originally back) in 2016. It is sort of like a museum preserved the early 2000s inside, including Compaq Computers throughout (since Compaq wasn't acquired by HP until a bit after DisneyQuest opened its doors).
Regards,
Alan