This is the weekly news, rumors and refurbishments update for Walt Disney World for the week of April 6, 2015.
Here are the four biggest updates from around the resort for the past seven days
1. Magic Kingdom Central Plaza expansion adds new Castle Turrets
There are a total of four new castle turrets being added to the Magic Kingdom Central Plaza. Two of the turrets will be used for show lighting and the other two are used as technician booths.
2. Pirates of the Caribbean closing for major refurbishment in one month
Pirates of the Caribbean at Magic Kingdom Park is known to have many issues from improper boats that flood and get stuck to animatronic failures. To fix these issues,the attraction will be closed from May 11, 2015 to late September.
Although that seems like an excessive amount of time, it will keep this aging classic operational for many years to come.
3. Turkey Legs are now sold in Tomorrowland
This may not seem like a big update, but I would remind everyone that the world famous turkey leg will now be sold at Cool Ship in Tomorrowland instead of in Frontierland.
This is due to the Adventureland kitchen closing to be expanded for a new Adventureland Veranda restaurant.
4. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary and Very Merry Christmas Party tickets are now on sale
It’s that time of year again to be sipping on egg nog and stringing lights on the tree. Okay, maybe I’m getting a little bit ahead of myself, but Disney doesn’t think so.
Tickets for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary and Very Merry Christmas Party tickets are now on sale.. Dates and pricing detail are below.
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party:
September 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27; October 1
- $68 for adults, $63 for children 3-9 ($74/$69 day of event)
October 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22, 23, 25, 27, 29, November 1
- $74 for adults, $69 for children 3-9 ($79/$74 day of event)
Halloween
- $87 for adults, $82 for children ages 3-9
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party:
November 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 29
- $74 for adults, $69 for children 3-9 ($79/$74 day of event)
December 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18
- $74 for adults, $69 for children 3-9 ($79/$74 day of event)
December 18
- $82 for adults, $77 for children 3-9 day of event
