Tidbits July 2016

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Tidbits
July 2016

Extra Extra!

7/10/16 Epcot has recently expanded its attraction line-up for both Morning and Evening Extra Magic Hours. Cast have reported that The Seas with Nemo & Friends, Turtle Talk with Crush, and SeaBase are now participating attractions for Morning and Evening hours. As part of their recent opening, Frozen Ever After and Royal Sommerhus are also both now participating attractions for Morning and Evening hours. With these additions, one reduction has been made during Morning Extra Magic Hour. Cast have reported that Mission: Space has been removed from the Morning participating attractions.

Fries By Any Other Name

7/10/16 After being discontinued circa Summer of 2010, a Magic Kingdom signature dish has proved it has multiple lives (probably at least 9). Figaro Fries, long served at Pinocchio’s Village Haus in Fantasyland, has seemingly found a new home at the Plaza Restaurant on Main Street USA as Loaded Plaza Fries. The new incarnation is priced at $8 and is comprised as the same components as the original; plate of fries topped with bacon, melted cheese, lettuce, tomato, and ranch dressing.

Springing Up

7/10/16 As more shops open at Disney Springs, more details have been revealed for a future opening. The previously announced Levi store has now been revealed to include the unique Tailor Shop area. Currently only offered in a few stores of the worldwide Levi store, the Tailor Shop will allow Guests to have their Levi clothing and accessories modified for a tailored fit directly in the store.

An Epicurean Extension

7/10/16 A special summer dining offering is being extended at the Magic Kingdom. The Saloon Feast at the Diamond Horseshoe Saloon originally announced to end on July 14th has been announced to now run through September 10, 2016

Rehab Round-Up

6/23/16 Disney’s Animal Kingdom has extended the multi-month refurbishment of one of its most popular attractions. The refurbishment of Dinosaur is now planned through October 16, 2016.

5/31/16 Disney’s Animal Kingdom and The Magic Kingdom have both announced Multi-Month refurbishments starting in second half of the Summer period. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Dinosaur is planned to be closed for refurbishment from July 25 through September 29, 2016. At The Magic Kingdom, The Swiss Family Treehouse is planned to be closed July 6 through September 24, 2016.

Factory Shutdown

6/23/16 The Walt Disney World resort has made a general public announcement for the multiple month refurbishment for the Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory food court. The official operational schedule has been updated to indicate a closure from July 11, 2016 through November 25, 2016.

6/18/16 E-mails to Guests with stays Mid-Summer through Late October indicate a closure of the Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory food court. Resort Cast have reported that the closure will be July 11 - Fall 2016. Resort Cast reports and the e-mails to Guests indicate that Scat Cat's Cafe will re-open during the refurbishment offering select Guest favorites like po-boy sandwiches, jambalaya, gumbo, and beignets. Despite the e-mails to many Guests, there is no confirmation yet on the official operational schedule or a general public announcement.

Bonus Bounty

6/23/16 Swashbucklers at the Magic Kingdoms can now hunt for more tangible treasure. Effective, 6/22/16 Guests who complete three A Pirates Adventure - Treasures of the Seven Seas interactive games are awarded a bonus FastPass+ for Pirates of the Caribbean. Guests seeking this theme park “gold” should consider that three of interactive games may take a total of 60 minutes to complete on average.

[WDWFanatic]

Thanks for the updates! I'm glad to see the fries back.