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Welcome to the latest edition of Ears the News Brought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.com . Disney has announced that a new Cirque du Soleil show will be coming to Disney Springs. Nearly twenty years after teaming up to bring “La Nouba” to the stage, the two entertainment companies are working together on a new collaboration.  Photo courtesy of  WDWMagic.com . This original show will be created by Cirque du Soleil and will pay homage to Disney’s rich history of animation, with a vivid story told in a way that only Cirque du Soleil can deliver. Daniel Lamarre, President and CEO of Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, elaborated, sharing “We are incredibly inspired by Disney’s immense creative universe. We are convinced that bringing Disney’s magic to life on stage will touch audiences and bring them back to their childhood.” An opening date is yet to be announced. The current La Nouba show will have its final performance on December 31, 2017. Donald Trump ma

Welcome to the latest edition of Ears the News Brought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.com. Construction walls now surround the former Universe of Energy Pavilion at Epcot. Ellen's energy Adventure closed on August 13, 2017 to make way for the upcoming Guardians of the Photo courtesy of WDWMagic.com .  Galaxy coaster.  Much of the original Universe of Energy Pavilion will be used as queue and pre-show space, with a new ride building set to be built behind the Wonders of Life pavilion. Much like Rock 'n 'RollerCoaster, the separate ride building will house the actual rollercoaster ride, linked to the original building by a launch tunnel. Guardians of the Galaxy is speculated to open around Spring 2021. The Summer Course at Winter Summerland Miniature Golf is now closed for refurbishment. The Summer course refurbishment is planned for October 9 through to November 10, reopening to guests on November 11, 2017. Later, the Winter course will cl

Welcome to the latest edition of Ears the News Brought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.com. The 45th Anniversary Annual Passholder dining promotion has been extended through to late December 2017. Announced October 1, 2016 and originally planned to expire September 2017, the increased discounts are in effect for both Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members. A 20% discount is available for Annual Passholders at the following Walt Disney World table and quick service restaurants. Lottawatta Lodge, Blizzard Beach  Disney Food Trucks, Disney Springs  D-Luxe Burger, Disney Springs  Flame Tree Barbecue, Disney's Animal Kingdom  Tiffins, Disney's Animal Kingdom  The Mara, Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge  Jiko, Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge  Sanaa, Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge  Beach Club Marketplace, Disney's Beach Club Resort  Boardwalk Bakery, Disney's Boardwalk Resort  Boardwalk Pizza, Window Disney's Boardwalk Resort

Welcome to the latest edition of Ears the News Brought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.com. Mobile Order has begun at Columbia Harbor House which completes the roll-out of the service at Magic Kingdom. Mobil Ordering has also begun to roll out at Epcot. Electric Umbrella is currently online and Liberty inn will follow on August 7, 2017. Tables in Wonderland can now take advantage of the recently announced 30% discount for Annual Passholders and DVC Members at select resort restaurants. An important difference with the Tables in Wonderland discount vs the Passholder discount is that it also applies to alcoholic beverages. Photo courtesy of  WDWMagic.com .  There is now a 30 percent discount (up from 20%) on regular price food and beverages when dining during the dinner meal period before 6:30pm or after 8:30pm at the following locations through September 30, 2017: Jiko at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge  Flying Fish at Disney's BoardWalk Resort  The

Welcome to the latest edition of Ears the News Brought to you by our friends at  WDWMagic.com . The Magic Kingdom began its new start-of-day experience earlier this week, aimed at improving the guest arrival process. Here is everything you need to know ahead of your next trip. Early Entry onto Main Street U.S.A. Instead of being held at the main entrance area, the tap-styles now open at least an hour ahead of regular park opening, meaning that typically you can now enter the park at 8:00 AM when the park opens at 9:00 AM. PhotoPass is on hand for photo opportunities with a less crowded background. Breakfast and Shopping Entry to Main Street U.S.A. early gives more time for shopping and breakfast before the park officially opens. All of the shops are open, as is the Main Street Bakery Starbucks. Casey's Corner is also open, with a breakfast menu including Muffins, Bagels, Croissant Doughnuts, Corn Dogs, and Hash Brown Dog. Rope Drop Although Main Street U.S.A

Kingdom Konsultant client London had an unforgettable Disney Cruise Line experience that she was excited to share with our readers. The Disney Fantasy's Star Wars Day at Sea happened on 8 different sailings, with a one-day ship takeover by all things Star Wars , including characters, games, movies and music! Read her review of this "out of this galaxy" experience: Wookie hug! Star Wars Day at Sea aboard the Disney Fantasy cruise ship was truly one of the best vacations I have ever experienced. For a single day during our seven day vacation, it was a treat to experience Star Wars on the ship. Galaxy-in-a-glass cocktail! There were many Star Wars activities such as: · Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple  - learn the ways of the Force as young Padawans battle Lord Vader on stage! · Padawan Mind Challenge  - young kids and their families can test their Star Wars knowledge in a trivia show. · Galactic Dance Party  - kids can danc

Captain Cook's at Disney Polynesian Resort is scheduled to be closing for a major refurbishment in late March. The quick service restaurant closes on 3/28/2014, and is expected to reopen in the summer of 2014. During the closure, a temporary quick service location will be setup in the Great Ceremonial House. The menu offering will be very similar, but there will be no Dole Whip offering. The temporary location will be operating daily from 6:30 AM to 4:30 AM. The hugely popular Hyperspace Hoopla will not be part of this Star Wars Weekends , but fret not fellow Star Wars fans. Disney announced that Symphony in the Stars fireworks will play each night during Star Wars Weekends 2014 event logo, courtesy Disney Parks Blog ar's There will be a 'nightly curtain call moment featuring Star Wars characters,' but it is not clear what that will involve. Disney also announced that an additional week will be added to this year’s Star Wars Weekends. The full