We are only a few days away from the end of IllumiNations on September 30th and the beginning of Epcot Forever on October 1st, and in order to get guests hyped for this new show, Disney has released the above behind the scenes video showing off the new soundtrack and special effects that will be a part of this upcoming show. 

5. Automated PhotoPass cameras installed around Walt Disney World

Disney has expanded the use of automatic PhotoPass cameras this week at character meet and greets across the resort. This technology was first seen in use in 2018 at the Tinker Bell character meet and greet at the Magic Kingdom, and while this seemed like a one-off test at the time, it looks like Disney has  now installed these automated cameras at the following character meet and greet areas:

• Darth Vader meet and greet at Star Wars: Launch Bay
• Chewbacca meet and greet at Star Wars: Launch Bay
• Mickey and Minnie meet and greet in Town Square Theater
• Anna and Elsa at the Royal Sommerhus
• Princess Fairytale Hall 

6. Maleficent sneak preview coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios

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Walt Disney Presents at Disney's Hollywood Studios will be showing preview scenes from the new Maleficent: Mistress of Evil film  later this month, beginning on September 27th, ahead of the movie's October 18th debut in the US.