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5. New details revealed for Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival

Disney has released a few addition details for this year's edition of the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival, which kicks off its 26th year on March 6th. First up, a new Bo Peep and her Sheep topiary Toy Story 4 will greet guests at the festival’s new Family Play Zone. Featured gardens will focus on butterflies, bamboo and Shakespeare’s metaphoric plants, while more than 70 Disney-themed topiaries – from Snow White to Daisy Duck – will be featured throughout Epcot.

6. Sebastian's Bistro no longer serving lunch

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Though the new Sebastian’s Bistro restaurant at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort only just opened last year, this dining location will no longer serve lunch, effective next week. Beginning in February, Dinner will now be the only meal guests can grab at this new table service restaurant, which is now only open from 5-10:00 PM. Guests at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort can still get lunch at Spyglass Grill and Centertown Market beginning at 11:30 AM, and the Banana Cabana pool bar beginning at noon.

7. New giraffe born at Kilimanjaro Safaris

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A male Masai giraffe calf was born on Monday, January 14, 2019, on the Kilimanjaro Safaris savanna at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Though the mother giraffe went into labor on the savanna, both mother and calf are currently backstage at the park under the supervision of the Disney’s Animal Kingdom animal care team.

8. New Lion King segment to be added to Tree of Life: Awakenings show at Disney's Animal Kingdom

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Disney's Animal Kingdom will celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Lion King with a limited-time new addition to the Tree of Life Awakenings show, beginning on Memorial Day weekend and runningnightly through September 30th.

9. Tickets for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party on sale now

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Last year Disney made headlines when it extended Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party into the summer travel season, scheduling dates in August. And now Disney is looking to make this fall event even more of a summer staple, beginning this year's party one night earlier on August 16th. And in an effort to keep the fun going, Disney will also be ending Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party one night later than last year, making for a total of 36 nights for the 2019 edition of this upcharge event. Here are all of this year's dates as well as general pricing information

  • August 20, 27; September 2, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22 - Adult $79, Child $74.
  • August 16, 30; September 6, 13, 20, 24, 27, 29, October 1 -  Adult $85, Child $80.
  • October 3, 6, 8, 10, 14, 15, 17, 20, 21, 24 -  Adult $105, Child $100.
  • October 4, 11, 18, 25, 27, 29, November 1 - Adult $115, Child $110.
  • October 31 - Adult $135, Child $100.

Interestingly, tickets are already on sale, much earlier than we've seen in the past. Ticket pricing varies by date, but as you can see, the starting price is $79, up $4 from last year's lowest price, and the highest-priced ticket is on Halloween night, costing $135. As always Disney will also be offering discounts for guests who are DVC Members or annual passholders. The amount of this discount varies by date, but most guests can save between $5 and $15 by purchasing early or having an affiliation. 

 
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