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EasyWDW’s Magic Kingdom Rope Drop 1-Day Cheat Sheet Touring Plan in Practice – May 20 2015

Josh at *EasyWDW*’s “cheat sheet” looks like an excellent way to attack the Magic Kingdom if your goal is to hit a number of the best attractions it has to offer.

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Harambe Market to Open May 23 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

This looks like it will be a nice little addition to the Animal Kingdom.,

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Cinderella Castle Adds Regal Turrets at Magic Kingdom Park

This has to be concept art, right? Otherwise, we would have seen photos on tons of other blogs today.

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BREAKING: Disneyland Will Test FastPass+ System This Summer, Hong Kong Launching in 2016

You had to know this was coming.

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New traffic light system coming to World Drive near the Magic Kingdom auto plaza

I know it’s silly to be excited about a traffic light, but this particular light will make Elyssa’s and my lives a lot easier. Leaving from Wilderness Lodge without the benefit of this light can be quite the pain in the butt.

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13 New Retail and Dining Establishments Announced for Disney Springs

Disney Springs is really starting to look like it could be a cool place to hang out.

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New Wilderness Lodge cabins revealed

I wonder how these will compare to the Poly Villas. I hope they’re something Elyssa and I can afford, because I am super intrigued.

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BREAKING: Hangar in Disney Springs is an Indiana Jones Themed Restaurant, “Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar” Opens This Fall

Indiana Jones themed? Amazing.

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Review of Amphicar Ride at Disney Springs

I completely understand that the cost of an amphicar ride at Disney Springs is stupid expensive. That said, I *really* want to do one.

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Disney to present Star Wars, Marvel at D23 Expo as presentation hall expands to Comic-Con size

> On Saturday Afternoon, August 15, Disney Parks and Resorts wil host a presentation of what’s coming to Disney’s theme parks, hosted by new Parks Chairman Bob Chapek. The last D23 Expo did not have a Parks and Resorts presentatio, so fans can expect some new excitement this year.

Time for the rumor mill to really pick up.

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Day-Of FastPass+ Availability at Walt Disney World Update

Really interesting stuff. I’m not surprised at all that the Mine Train is pretty much a “no go” for day-of Fastpass+ on nearly all days, but I was surprised you can get Toy Story Midway Mania on days with crowd levels 8 and below.

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First-Hand Report: Testing the DHS Food Ordering Mobile App

Bummer. It sounds like Disney has a lot of work to do on this pre-ordering process.

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Details about Coolest Summer Ever 24 Hour Event at the Magic Kingdom

Sigh. I am going to be really bummed when 24 hour day happens and Elyssa and I are not there.

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New “Rebel Hangar” Lounge Coming to Star Wars Weekends

> Guests attending Star Wars Weekends will be able to find shelter and sustenance in the Rebel Hangar: A Star Wars Lounge Experience. Reports have been made that this location was once a known hangout of Rebel pilots, aliens and smugglers; with the immersive environment and stellar bites—I understand why!

This looks like a total *splurge* type of thing, but I bet Elyssa and I would do it. I mean, they have “Lightsaber Bites” (which are corn dogs). How could we say no?

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Disney Replacing IT Cast Members with Foreign Workers

These types of situations are why I left my career as a software engineer. In 5 years, I worked in 4 different places, and saw these types of layoffs 3 times (and apparently, just missed another one.) I never was one of the ones laid off, but having to deal with the constant threat of it was enough to get me to move on from a career I did really enjoy.

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Harambe Market Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom This May

This is really cool. I’m happy to see Animal Kingdom evolving like this.

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Book Fall Walt Disney World Resort Vacations Now for Free Dine Offer

This has been *all over* the Internet today. Good luck getting Disney’s website to work while people rush to make their reservations.

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Final Expedition Everest Challenge Happens May 2 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

This could pave the way for a Star Wars-theme race weekend, but I think such a race might still be a couple years out.

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24-Hour Summer Kick-Off Celebrations Wait Times

I am still really bummed that Elyssa and I won’t be there for this.

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SATURDAY SIX: The Six Most Unique Dining Experiences at Walt Disney World

*TouringPlans* blogger Derek Burgan shares 6 “unique” dining experiences at Disney World. It’s a little weird that he goes for a dinner show in his number one spot, but, otherwise, it’s a pretty interesting list. My one critique would be that it should have included some specific recommendations about the various restaurants (*e.g.*, go to Sanaa for a late lunch, go to Sci-Fi Dine-In when it’s offering Star Wars Character meals, etc…)