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Welcome to the latest edition of Ears the News Brought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.com During the Orlando Magic – Philadelphia 76ers game, Mickey Mouse made a surprise on-court appearance to announce that The NBA Experience at Disney Springs will open August 12, 2019. In collaboration with the NBA, Disney is developing NBA Experience as a one-of-a-kind environment packed with 13 interactive elements and hands-on activities across 44,000 square feet and two floors. NBA Experience will give guests the chance to feel like a basketball superstar. “When we were young, we played basketball in our driveways or in the park, creating those imaginary moments of making the game-winning shot for a championship,” said Stan Dodd, executive producer, Walt Disney Imagineering. “We want to take that energy and help you feel what it’s like to be an actual NBA or WNBA player.” Concept art courtesy of Disney Upon entry to NBA Experience, guests will feel as if they’re walking through the

Welcome to the latest edition of Ears the News Brought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.com Disney After Hours events appear to be having a surge in popularity, with two nights having recently sold out during this holiday weekend. All Disney After Hours event tickets cost $125 + tax for advance purchase and $129 + tax for day-of purchases. Disney Vacation Club members and Annual Passholders do receive a discounted price $95 + tax. The event gives you access to the park for three hours after regular park hours, which means nearly no wait for attractions, and you can enter the park early – at 7pm on your event night – before Disney After Hours begins. Ice cream, popcorn and non-alcoholic beverages are also included in your Disney After Hours admission, which is a separately priced ticket from daytime park admission. Magic Kingdom Park Event nights will run on: Nov. 26; and Dec. 3, 10, 2018; and Jan. 7, 17, 24 and 28, 2019; Feb. 7, 14, and 28, 2019; and March 7, 2019.

Welcome to the latest edition of Ears the News Brought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.com . The Pandora Utility Suit made its official debut at Disney's Animal Kingdom last week on Earth Day. Developed by the Pandora Conservation Initiative, the 10ft tall Pandora Utility Suit is piloted by a Photo courtesy of WDWMagic.com .  PCI scientist, who uses the suit to travel through the Valley of Mo'ara to study the Pandoran plants and fauna. During the travels, the pilot takes time to talk to guests and educates them on some of the details of Pandora. During its opening week there were two shows per day at 9:45am and 11:45am, but the latest schedules are varying. So if you want to see the suit in action, try to get to Pandora early and wait near Pongu Pongu in the far corner of Pandora. The Haramabe Theater at Disney's Animal Kingdom will be closing for a one day refurbishment next week. As a result, the Festival of the Lion King show will not be perform