This week at Walt Disney World, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway hits another milestone just over a month before opening, The Muppets return to the Magic Kingdom, plus a new Memory Maker discount is announced!
Outside Walt Disney World, both Universal and SeaWorld kick off seasonal events!
1. Another sneak peek released for Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway
We’re just over a month away from the March 4 grand opening of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway and to celebrate Disney shared a new video with a look inside Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway as training gets underway for the attraction’s opening team. Check it out above!
2. Super Bowl winners to have parade at the Magic Kingdom on Monday, February 3
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On Monday, February 3, the star player for the winning team from Super Bowl LIV will be the center of a special celebratory parade that will take place at 2:40 PM, right before the Festival of Fantasy kicks off at 3:00 PM.
3. The Muppets are back at the Magic Kingdom… for a very limited time
It was announced earlier this week that The Muppets Present…Great Moments in History will once again be performed across from the Hall of Presidents at the Heritage House building daily during President’s Day weekend from Saturday, February 15 through Monday, February 17. Interestingly, instead of alternating the different versions of this show only the “Midnight Ride of Paul Revere” story will be presented during this limited-time return.
4. New military discount available for Memory Maker
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Disney has announced a new special offer on Memory Maker for eligible military service members and their spouses. From now until December 18, Disney is offering these guests a special discounted price of $98 for Memory Maker, which can be purchased at any Walt Disney World ticket window.
5. Web browser users can now use CoBrowse feature with Cast Members on Disney website
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Guests who are using the browser-based version of My Disney Experience now have the option of using CoBrowse, which is a new screen sharing feature that allows Disney Cast Members to see what the guest is seeing on their web browser, and help them to navigate the website.
Once guests engage this feature, they will be given a code to access CoBrowse, which will then pair the cast member’s computer to the guest’s device, and then the Cast Member can use the technology to use the Walt Disney World website remotely and help the guest find the information they need. Of course, the CoBrowse feature is limited to Walt Disney World website, and Cast Members will be unable to access or view anything on a guests’ machine other than an active Walt Disney World window. In addition, guests must be speaking to a cast member on the phone or by chat in order to use CoBrowse.
6. Mardi Gras kicks off at Universal Studios Florida
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Universal Studios Florida’s annual Mardi Gras celebration kicked off this week, bringing special food, entertainment, and of course that iconic parade to the park. Here’s the official concert lineup for this year’s event:
- Feb. 8 – Karol G
- Feb. 15 – Bell Biv DeVoe
- Feb. 16 – +Live+
- Feb. 22 – Kool & the Gang
- Feb. 29 – TLC
- March 7 – REO Speedwagon
- March 8 – Dustin Lynch
- March 13 – Luis Fonsi
- March 14 – The All-American Rejects
- March 15 – Diana Ross
- March 20 – Chris Young
- March 21 – Earth, Wind & Fire
- March 22 – Marshmello
- March 28 – Why Don’t We
- March 29 – Gavin DeGraw
7. SeaWorld kicks of 2020 Seven Seas Food Festival
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Ans speaking of special events, SeaWorld is kicking off the 2020 edition of its Seven Seas Food Festival with plenty of entertainment and food, including returning favorites like the Impossible Meat Slider and Bingsu Salted Vanilla Ice Cream plus new additions, including the Bison Sloppy Joe and Oyster Po Boy.
In addition, annual Pass Members can enjoy even more by getting an 18 sample lanyard for the price of a 15 sample lanyard during the month of February.
Here’s a list of the musical acts that will be performing as part of this festival:
- Feb. 8: Maddie & Tae
- Feb. 9: Trace Adkins
- Feb. 15: Pop 2000 Tour – Hosted by Lance Bass of *NSYNC with O-Town, Ryan Cabrera, & LFO
- Feb. 16: Night Ranger
- Feb. 22: Walk Off The Earth
- Feb. 23: Dennis DeYoung: The Music of Styx
- Feb. 29: Grupo Mania
- March 1: Boyz II Men
