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Ears the News with Richard

Pirates of the Caribbean is scheduled to be closed for a one day refurbishment on October 9, 2012. There has been a good deal of work going on in the queue over the last few weeks and it is suspected that this one day closure will be used to complete this work. The official Disney Parks Blog  released some great concept art for Pete's Silly Sideshow in the new Fantasyland. Pete's Silly Sideshow will be located in Storybook Circus, and will be a meet and greet will include Minnie Magnifique, Madame Daisy Fortuna, The Great Goofini, and The Astounding Donaldo.  The queue will be split into two sides, one for Minnie and Daisy, and the other for Goofy and Donald. Picture from the Disney Parks Blog Disney has announced the official opening dates for the rest of the Fantasyland expansion. Under the Sea: Journey of The Little Mermaid, Be Our Guest Restaurant, Enchanted Tales with Belle, Ariel’s Grotto, Gaston’s Tavern and Bonjour! Village Gifts, Pete's Silly Sideshow c

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You never know where you're going to find Stitch!  What's the funniest encounter you've had with a character?

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Yep, there's a flower in your snack on Disney's Wild Africa Trek!  What's the craziest food you've eaten at Disney?

Ears the News with Richard

There is increasing speculation around Epcot that the Garden Grill character lunch may return later this year. The Garden Grill stopped offering lunch a few years ago leaving dinner as the only meal served.  A series of recent tests have been undertaken, including some with tour groups, pointing to lunch making a return to this location.  Disney will be launching a new NextGen mobile app in August of 2012 for visitors to the Walt Disney World Resort.   “ My Disney Experience” will be available for iPhone, iPad, and Android, and will ultimately replace the existing   Disney Parks mobile app “Mobile Magic”  in early 2013.  The app will be free on each platform's app store. It is expected that the new app will include features that will be part of the   Next Generation FASTPASS RFID system , along with other enhancements.  The existing information available in Mobile Magic, such as wait times and maps, will continue to be part of the new app. Blackberry and Windows phone versions

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Here's the beautiful new chandelier on the Disney Fantasy.  Is this one your favorite?  If not, which ship has your favorite chandelier?

Perry the Platypus Needs Your Help!

Perry the Platypus’s alter ego Agent P is looking for volunteers for unpaid internships to help him foil Dr. Doofenshmirtz who is up to no good while he is vacationing thru seven countries. Perry is nearby but is locked up in his carrier with his step brothers Phineas and Ferb, and needs assistance until he can get loose. This is the premise of the new Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure located at Epcot which replaces the former kid’s adventure, Kim Possible. Volunteers can sign up at 4 kiosks located at the Odyssey Bridge , the International Gateway Bridge, Norway and Italy . The mission is free and all you need to join the ranks is present a Key to the World Card. You will then be handed a FONE (Field Operatives Notification Equipment) which is a small flip phone with a screen. New recruits will get to choose their agent name…my son chose Agent N for Nicholas. You will also be assigned a country for your mission and a time to report for duty! Th

Savor the Flavor at Boma!

Jambo! Get your safari hats and your appetites ready because today we’re trekking our way to one of the most delicious restaurants on Walt Disney World Property.   Boma – Flavors of Africa, located at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Resort, has an African inspired cuisine sure to fill even the wildest of appetites! Located in the Animal Kingdom area of the Walt Disney World Resort, Animal Kingdom Lodge opened in April of 2001.   Since opening, guests have been greeted by the magnificent and grand architecture of this beautiful resort.   Designed by Peter Dominick, who also designed Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Grand Californian Resort, Animal Kingdom Lodge is stunningly built.   Upon entering the lobby, African drum music, dark woods and authentic artifacts seem to carry guests to another time and place.   While taking in these beautiful sights and sounds, you’ll find it hard to ignore your sense of smell.   Making their way through the atmosphere of the lobby, are the delicious an