Disney Channel Announces "Descendants 2" for 2017; Plaza Restaurant to Begin Accepting Walk-Ups Instead of ADR's

Disney Channel Announces "Descendants 2" for 2017:

The Disney Channel today announced that the sequel to last year's hit Disney Channel Original Movie, Descendants, in "Descendants 2" will hit televisions in 2017. The film will begin filming this summer with Kenny Ortega (High School Musical) returning to direct the film. 

Dove Cameron, Cameron Boyce, Sofia Carson, BooBoo Stewart, and Mitchell Hope will all return and reprise their roles in the sequel. China Anne McClain (A.N.T. Farm) will join the cast as Ursula's daughter, Uma. Also yet to be cast are the roles of Gaston and Captain Hook's children. 

Disney Channel President and Chief Creative Officer Gary Marsh had this to say on the return to Auradon: "Just when you thought 'Happily Ever After' had come to the land of Auradon, Descendants 2 turns the page to reveal a whole new level of mystery and surprise."

Plaza Restaurant to Begin Accepting Walk-Ups Instead of ADR's:

Are you sad that Skipper Canteen has begun accepting advance dining reservations (ADR's)? Well, the testing will continue at another Magic Kingdom restaurant. The Plaza Restaurant on Main Street, USA, will now be getting rid of advance dining reservations (with the exception of guests being able to reserve a table from 11:00 a.m. until Noon). 

Guests who already have advance dining reservations for the Plaza Restaurant will still be able to honor their reservations until those reservations run out. From then on the restaurant will only be accepting walk-ups. This is to appease those few guests who don't like the idea of pre-planning their vacations or guests who are literally visiting on the fly and can dine at a restaurant without having to make a reservation. 

Experience the Savanna Like Never Before at Animal Kingdom; Skipper Canteen Begins Accepting Advance Dining Reservations

Experience the Savannah Like Never Before at Animal Kingdom:

With the new nighttime experiences recently debuting at Disney's Animal Kingdom, Disney today announced a brand new special tour of the safari that will include food, beer, and wine testing. It's all included in the new Savor the Savanna Evening Safari Experience. Here are the details from the Disney Parks Blog:

Definitely no ordinary day at the park, the Savor the Savanna Evening Safari Experience offers you the opportunity to hop aboard a private safari vehicle and enjoy an expedition through the Harambe Wildlife Reserve. The highlight? A stop at an exclusive viewing area where you get to sample a selection of regional beers and wines (well, for those 21 and over, anyway) and savor African-inspired tapas while taking in the impressive savanna. It’s a bounty of flavors bursting with delectable textures!As you roll through the reserve on this incredible outing, you can watch it come alive with magic as a spectacular world of creatures roam about and grip your imagination. A guide paints a picture of the wildlife, pointing out fascinating facts along the way. A special keepsake commemorating your unforgettable evening trek is yours to take home as well.

The cost of this unique African escape will be $169 per guest and you could book your experience by calling 407-WDW-TOUR (939-8687). Valid theme park admission is required and guests must be at least 8 years old for the experience. Each experience is limited to a maximum of 12 guests. Weather conditions may cause changes to the experience and offerings are subject to change without notice.

Skipper Canteen Begins Accepting Advance Dining Reservations:

The Skipper Canteen in Adventureland has finally begun accepting advance dining reservations today. The restaurant which opened back in December originally hadn't been accepting reservation then changed to same-day reservations. 

Reservations can now be made by calling 407-WDW-DINE, be visiting DisneyWorld.com/dine, or by simply checking the My Disney Experience app. Menu changes are also expected at the restaurant. Will you be making an ADR at Skipper Canteen?