Beauty Salon to Replace Trout Pass Pool Bar at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

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The recent opening of Geyser Point Bar & Grill, a quick-service restaurant located at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, has enabled the Walt Disney World Resort to re-imagine the former Trout Pass Pool Bar, which will soon become the “Salon by the Springs”.

The former Trout Pass pool bar

“Salon by the Springs” will offer a variety of manicure, pedicure, and hair services. Construction on this  transformation officially began on March 20. The construction team will continue to work during the resort’s approved noise hours of 9 a.m. through 6 p.m. until the project is completed.

Changes Coming to Disneyland’s Autopia featuring ASIMO the Robot from Honda

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Something including Honda’s ASIMO is coming to Disneyland’s Autopia…

What could the changes be?

Honda and Disney will be making  an announcement on March 23rd, 2017. Honda took over sponsorship of the Autopia when it reopened in 2016, promising more changes were to come, but none ever came to fruition.

VIDEO: Kristoff from Frozen Makes Meet and Greet Debut at Disney California Adventure

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Guests at Disney California Adventure got a big surprise today when Kristoff from Frozen made his meet and greet debut at the Character Close-Up inside the Animation Building.

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Kristoff now joins Olaf in the first meet and greet room before guests head to meet Anna and Elsa in the following. The meet and greet was not announced in advance, but is reportedly now going to be a daily offering at Character Close-Up, located inside of the Animation Building in Hollywood Land.

What do you think? Will you head over to meet Kristoff the next time you are at Disney California Adventure?

New Cake Decorating Class Being Offered at Amorette’s Patisserie

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Beginning March 31st, 2017, Amorette’s Patisserie at Disney Springs will have a brand new cake decorating class where you’ll learn how they seamlessly blend artistry and storytelling in cake design, starting with the elegant glaçage (that’s French for “mirror glaze”) and ending with the finishing touches such as chocolate sculpted ears, tail, belt and buttons –  which are all edible, of course.

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Reservations are now, and the experience (which must be booked in advance) will be held from 8:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. every Friday through May 5. While in the class, you can enjoy complimentary specialty coffee, Mimosas and bellinis as you work on making your very own Mickey Dome cake. Space is limited. Cost is $129 plus tax for ages 10 and up, for one to two guests working on a single cake. A second cake can be purchased for an additional $40. Reservations are available now, and can be made by visiting DisneyWorld.com/dining.

New “Music of Pixar Live!” Show Coming to Hollywood Studios this Summer

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Some new entertainment will be coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios this summer in a limited time engagement.

This new event called “The Music of Pixar Live!” will showcase some of the wonderful, yet memorable music from a selection of Pixar Films. There will be a live orchestra, as well as appearances from beloved Pixar character she such as Woody and Sully.

Starting May 26, “The Music of Pixar LIVE!” will be presented three times nightly at Theater of the Stars at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (following the regular daily performances of “Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage”). The show will also feature highlights from some of Pixar’s greatest scores, from films like “Toy Story” to “Cars 3.

VIDEO: March Madness Restaurant Tournament, Inappropriate Disney Tees and More on WDW News Tonight

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CONFIRMED: 2-Hour Nightly Extra Magic Hours Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom This Summer for AVATAR

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Last week, we told you that it was rumored that Disney’s Animal Kingdom would offer nightly Extra Magic Hours to resort guests so that they could more fully enjoy Pandora: The World of AVATAR once it opened. Today, the Swan and Dolphin resorts are confirming our suspicions…

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With Animal Kingdom park hours locked at an 11pm closing time during these early Summer months, the Extra Magic Hours will take place night from 11pm until 1AM until July 4th, 2017. This benefit will only be available to Walt Disney World Resort guests, and the Swan and Dolphin hotels fall within that category despite being operated by another company.

Don’t Miss the HUGE TeePublic Sale Going On Now! $14 WDWNT and Disney Fan Shirts!

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The WDWNT Store at TeePublic is having a huge sale right now, with all standard t-shirts priced at only $14.00, but only through Friday night!

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Check out our newest offerings:

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And don’t forget our Limited Release Pirates of the Caribbean 50th Anniversary Shirt by artist Rob Yeo, which is only available until March 26! Because this shirt is part of our Limited Release collection, it is priced at $18.00 and not subject to the sale.