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Welcome to the latest edition of Ears the News Brought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.com Disney's Animal Kingdom debuted new entertainment this past weekend - Bollywood Beats. The show takes place multiple times each day on a newly built stage just across from UP! A Great Bird Adventure. Bollywood dancers perform on the stage and in the audience, giving guests a chance to learn a routine during the 15 minute show. Video courtesy of WDWMagic.com Having trouble viewing the video? Click here to watch the video on YouTube. Disney will soon begin allowing more offsite hotels access to Extra Magic Hours and extended FastPass+ booking windows. The 1000 room Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek and 500 room Waldorf Astoria hotels both became part of the Official Walt Disney World Hotel program effective March 1, 2019. Photo courtesy of WDWMagic.com Guests staying at those hotels will be issued vouchers at check-in to give them access to Extra Magic Hours whe

Welcome to the latest edition of Ears the News Brought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.com Disney recently released wealth of information regarding the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge expansions currently underway on both the west and east coast.  Sadly, official opening dates were not one of the details revealed. Disneyland in California held an exclusive cast member event last night to reveal costumes for the upcoming Star Wars Galaxy's Edge. Photo courtesy of Disney Parks Blog. Disney later revealed all of the food and drink available on Batuu as well as the 6 locations were you will be able to get it. Here is a run-down of all six locations, and a look at the food and drink at each.  Surprisingly though, the land's table service restaurant that was originally mentioned appears to have not made its way into the final product - at least not for now. Oga's Cantina - Oga’s Cantina is a great place for guests to grab a beverage, catch up on the la

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 2019 Garden Rocks Concert Series gets underway in just over a month, part of the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival. The performer line-up is now complete with the addition of Peabo Bryson and Eddie Palmieri, so here is an updated list of the acts you'll find at the festival this year. Photo courtesy of  WDWMagic.com March 6-8: Journey former lead vocalist STEVE AUGERI (NEW) “Don’t Stop Believin’ ”  March 9-10: Glass Tiger (New to Garden Rocks) “Don’t Forget Me (When I’m Gone)”  March 11-12: Jon Anderson of YES (NEW) “Owner of A Lonely Heart”  March 13-14: Tony Orlando “Knock Three Times”  March 17-20: Simple Plan “Perfect”  March 21-22: Ambrosia (NEW) “Biggest Part of Me”  March 23-24: Magic Giant (NEW) “Set on Fire”  March 25-27: Air Supply (New to Garden Rocks) “All Out of Love”  March 28-29: Berlin featuring Terri Nunn “Take My Breath Away”  M

Hey Howdy Hey, Disney Fans!!!      Well, the weather is starting to warm back up here in Orlando, the birds are chirping and the flowers are in bloom.... it must be almost time for the Flower and Garden Festival! And I'm here with some exciting news today: The menus for this year's Outdoor Kitchens are out! If you're not familiar, every spring, Epcot's International Flower and Garden Festival blooms to life around the park. As part of this amazingly beautiful and fragrant outdoor festival, guests will find booths all around World Showcase featuring farm-fresh cuisine (a la Food and Wine Festival). This year's Festival runs from March 6th- June 3rd and it looks like 2019 will be tastier than ever, with many favorite dishes returning and lots of brand new eats to try out. Let's take a look at the booth menus! (For more info on Festival details, including the schedule for the Garden Rocks Concert Series, check out my previous post  HERE !) ~~~~~~~~~~~~