WDW Update

Been a little busy this week, so in lieu of multiple posts I'm doing one collective post of brief updates from around Walt Disney World. Some contain links with more details. Here's what's happening:

• The new Tangled-themed restroom area is now open in Fantasyland!


• The "Pixar Pals Countdown to Fun" parade at Disney's Hollywood Studios will be ending after the April 6 performance, as will "Disney Channel Rocks!" No replacement entertainment has been announced by Disney yet, which has fueled rumors that Disney has something bigger planned for DHS. (Star Wars Land, anyone?)


• Construction has begun on what will be the new home of "Festival of the Lion King" at Animal Kingdom. The show is being displaced because of the coming "Avatar Land" project.


• Now through March 24, guests at Epcot can enjoy a "Limited Time Magic" Easter egg hunt. for $4.95 plus tax (and Park admission, of course), guests will get a map that leads them to "eggs" throughout the Park, where they will collect stickers. When all have been found, the completed map can be redeemed for a prize consisting of two Vinylmation key rings (valued at $12.95).


• Disney has announced celebrities for the 2013 Star Wars Weekends at DHS. Get more information here.


• Disney has just begun work on a new bus loop at the Magic Kingdom that will accommodate larger (think the double-length buses that bend in the middle) buses and, therefore, more guests.


• Guests at WDW now through April 23 may get a bonus on their dining receipts from quick service restaurants--a 20% off coupon for merchandise. This coupon must be used before 1 p.m., and certain restrictions apply.

That should catch you up for now!