Five on Friday: April 26, 2019

It has been a pretty quiet week in the realm of Walt Disney World News, but a few things of note have popped up.  Here we go!

1. Plastic Straws are Leaving the Parks

It is being reported by multiple sources (here is one) that plastic straws are leaving Walt Disney World resort. However, other sources (here is one) are reporting that paper straws are being distributed at Joffrey's Coffee stands. 

2. Parkeology Challenge Completed by 2 Guests without FastPasses

The Orlando Sentinel had a story yesterday that 2 people completed the Parkeology Challenge, which is where you try to do all 46 attractions at the four Walt Disney World theme parks in 1 day. And they did it without FastPasses. 

Click here for the story from the Orlando Sentinel.

Click here for more information on the Parkeology Challenge.

3. Gondola system evacuation tests

The Gondola system is a transportation system that is opening at Walt Disney World this summer. Staff and crews are testing the evacuation procedures this week! 

Click here for the full news story.

4. Rivers of Light to get an update

The Rivers of Light night time show at Animal Kingdom debuted in February 2017 to less than stellar reviews. I thought it was a beautiful show and fit the theme of the park very well. This week, Disney Parks Blog announced that this summer, Rivers of Light: We Are One will debut. It is an update to the original show. The new show will feature Disney animation and Disney Nature films. It is set to open Memorial Day Weekend.

5. Animal Kingdom turns 21

On Monday, April 22, Animal Kingdom celebrated its 21st birthday!

Have a great weekend!

Walt Disney World Mobile Ordering How-To

Mobile ordering at Walt Disney World is a game changer. There is nothing more stressful than standing in a long food line with your family, trying to get everyone to choose what they want and move them through the crowded line.

With the addition of mobile ordering, you can choose your food in a less stressful situation...in line for an attraction, on the bus on the way to the parks, sitting on a bench..really anywhere.

You can order your food in the morning and then just open the app and tell the restaurant you have arrived and are ready for your food. Then you can sit down, send one person up to get the order and NO STRESS.

For a free, no obligation quote for your Walt Disney World vacation, click here!

Walt Disney World Animal Kingdom Height Requirements

Several rides at Animal Kingdom have strictly enforced height requirements and some are a bit surprising.

Feel free to download or screenshot my graphic so you have it on hand while you are in the park.

To request a free, no obligation quote for your Walt Disney World vacation, click here!

Walt Disney World Hollywood Studios Height Requirements

Several rides at Hollywood Studios have strictly enforced height requirements and some are a bit surprising.

Feel free to download or screenshot my graphic so you have it on hand while you are in the park.

To request a free, no obligation quote for your Walt Disney World vacation, click here!

Walt Disney World Epcot Height Requirements

Several rides at Epcot have strictly enforced height requirements and some are a bit surprising.

Feel free to download or screenshot my graphic so you have it on hand while you are in the park.

To request a free, no obligation quote for your Walt Disney World vacation, click here!

Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Height Requirements

Several rides at Magic Kingdom have strictly enforced height requirements and some are a bit surprising.

Feel free to download or screenshot my graphic so you have it on hand while you are in the park.

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Five on Friday: April 5, 2019

A lot of dates were released this week that will help Fall Travelers!

1. Epcot's Food and Wine Festival Dates were released.

This year the Food and Wine Festival will run from August 29-November 23.

For more details, visit the Disney Parks Blog.

2. Epcot's International Festival of the Holidays Dates we're released.

This year the Festival of the Holidays will run from November 29-December 30.

For more details, visit the Disney Parks Blog.

3. Disney Villians After Hours announced.

The popular Disney After Hours at Magic Kingdom will be getting a villains makeover with a villains castle stage show...but sadly, no villain meet and greets.

For more details, visit the Disney Parks Blog.

4. Haunted Mansion Ride Photo Added

Disney PhotoPass added a long coveted ride photo at the end of the Haunted Mansion.

For more details, visit the Disney Parks Blog.

5. NBA Experience to open August 12

NBA Experience in Disney Springs will be opening August 12.

For more details, visit the Disney Parks Blog.