New Magic Kingdom Welcome Show to Debut; New Spring & Summer Offers at Walt Disney World Resort

New Magic Kingdom Welcome Show to Debut January 9:

Update 1:33 P.M EST:
Here is the official information from the Disney Parks Blog:

Beginning January 9, guests will be allowed to enter the Main Street, U.S.A. area of the park even earlier than the park’s scheduled opening time. This will allow guests time to savor the charm of Main Street, U.S.A., enjoy breakfast or a warm drink at the Main Street Bakery featuring Starbucks. Then promptly at opening, a new welcome show will officially open the park for the day on the Castle Forecourt Stage. A Royal Herald will appear to deliver a proclamation and welcome a few familiar characters to the stage, officially opening the park so “the magic can begin!”

Original Story:
The Welcome Show at the Magic Kingdom is moving away from the Main Street Train Station. Beginning January 9, guests will be treated to a new Welcome Show in front of Cinderella Castle. To allow guests more space as Main Street, USA will be open earlier than the rest of the park opening.

Guests will enter Main Street, USA before the show begins and be able to have access to shopping, photo opportunities, as well as some select dining options being available. While no official time has been announced, guests should be able to enter Main Street, USA approximately 30 minutes before the official opening of Magic Kingdom.

The will allow less congestion in front of the train station allowing a more fluid running of bag checks and entering into the park. Stay tuned for more information.

Source: Blog Mickey

New Spring & Summer Offers at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels:

Today, Walt Disney World announced new Spring and Summer offers at select resorts that guests can begin taking advantage of beginning today. Spring 2017 offer will be save up to 25% at participating Walt Disney World Resort hotels, plus receive an extra day when upgrading to a Magic Your Way package with a minimum 4-night stay. This offer is good for stays most nights from February 20-June 10, 2017. To take advantage of the offer guests can book by February 26 for stays February 20 - June 10 or by booking by March 30 for stays April 9 - June 10, 2017. 

Important Details

• The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited.
• Savings based on the non-discounted price for the same room.
• Additional per adult charges may apply if there are more than 2 adults per room at Disney Value, Moderate and Deluxe Resorts.
• Advance reservations required.
• Moderate and Deluxe suites may be available at a lesser discount.
• Upgrade to a room and ticket package with minimum 4-day Magic Your Way theme park tickets, and receive one more complimentary ticket day.
• Tickets and options must be used within 14 days of first use.

Offer Restrictions

• Offer excludes the following room types: 3-bedroom villas, Disney's Art of Animation Resort - The Little Mermaid Standard Rooms and Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows.
• Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion
• Length of stay requirements may apply.

For guests visiting Walt Disney World in the Summer, guests can take advantage of a free quick service meal per person (ages 3 and over) for regular non-discounted 5-night/6-day room and theme park ticket packages at a Disney Value Resort. This offer is valid for most nights from May 30 through August 24, 2017. Guests must book by February 12, 2017 to take advantage of this offer. Here are the details and exclusions:

Important Details

• The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited.
• Tickets and options must be used within 14 days of first use.
• All Guests in the room must be on the same package.
• Advance reservations required.
• Minimum 3-night length of stay is required.
• Minimum 2-day Magic Your Way base ticket purchase is required.

Offer Restrictions

• Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion.
• Offer excludes campsites and Disney’s Art of Animation – The Little Mermaid Standard Rooms.
• Excludes alcoholic beverages and gratuities.
• Children ages 3 to 9 must choose from the children’s menu, if available.

To book by phone, call (407) 939-7728 to speak with a vacation planning expert or call your travel agent.