Details on Disneyland's FastPass+ System, Disney Park Pack is Expanding, and More

Details on Disneyland's FastPass+ System:

We already know that Disneyland will not be getting Magic Bands when their FastPass+ system is rolled out in the parks out west. Last night it appears as WDW News Today found out just how the system will work and it looks like it won't change too much from their regular FastPass system they currently have.

With the FastPass+ system at Disneyland guests will only be able to make the reservations for the FastPasses the day of and none will be available in advance like in Disney World. Guests will make the reservations via the mobile app, website, or in-park kiosks. Concerning the kiosks, guests won't have to go to each individual attraction kiosk, there will be a few kiosks around the park for guests to make reservations.

Guests will make reservations for one attraction at a time just like the old paper FastPass system. Essentially, Disneyland's FastPass+ system will just be the paperless version of the old version. There is no word on when Disneyland will switch over to the new system.

Disney Park Pack is Expanding:

If you love the Disney Park Pack - Pin Trading Edition, get ready because Disney is expanding the service. The Park Pack which is essentially a mystery-box that no one knows what's inside until it is opened. On May 9, they will be releasing a one-time only box with collector's memorabilia that will take the collector back to opening day at Disneyland, July 17, 1995. 

The special one-time only box will have an edition size of only 1,200. Guests may purchase this item with a limit of 2 per household. That's not all as Disney will releasing a new special Disney Park Pack this July.

As you can tell by the sneak peak of the packaging above will give collector's that Christmas feeling. This was specially designed for a new collection of specially designed ear hat ornaments. Disney gave a hint that fans of birds that are orange, ghosts, attractions, and more will go wild over this new Disney Park Pack. I can't wait for this Disney Park Pack.

'Frozen' Games Begin May 27 at Blizzard Beach:

The Summer is about to get a lot cooler at Blizzard Beach beginning May 27. Kristoff and Olaf are set to host the inaugural 'Frozen' Summer Games that will run through August 21 at the water park. Kristoff and Olaf are inviting guests to join Team Kristoff or Team Olaf each day  to participate in a variety of winter-themed activities. They include:

• Ice Pail Relays where teams line up and pass pails of water to one another, trying to be the first to fill a container at the end.
• A “Snowball” Toss where pairs compete in a snow-themed water balloon toss.
• Ski Pole Limbo, a snowy twist on traditional limbo—using a ski pole as the limbo bar!
• Slide Races that allow teams to race down one of the signature water slides at Blizzard Beach

Olaf and Kristoff will be on hand every day appearing on the observation deck of Summit Plummet as they will take part in the opening and closing ceremonies each day, and giving updates on their team's progress throughout the day. The games will be an all-day event. Guests can sign up for the events when they arrive at the park's entrance. All activities will be included with park admission. 

Will you be visiting Blizzard Beach this summer for the 'Frozen' Summer Games?

Disney World News: Rivers of Light to Debut April 22, Kristoff & Olaf to Host Frozen Games at Blizzard Beach, and More

Today, tons of news came out of Disney World so I will try to break it down in two blogs. I will begin with news on Rivers of Light at Disney's Animal Kingdom.

Rivers of Light to Debut April 22 at Disney's Animal Kingdom:

Today, it was announced that Rivers of Light will debut at Disney's Animal Kingdom on April 22. The show is set on Discovery River in the Asia section of Animal Kingdom. It will depict an ancient lantern festival that will be guided by two storytellers. The storytellers will call forth four animal Spirit Guides: an Asian Tiger, Tropical Turtle, African Elephant, and Great Horned Owl. The Spirit Guides will each return at certain points during the show to lead to lead the audience through their journey through the Rivers of Light. 

We also got a first look of a video that shows some of the illuminated lanterns, water screens, moving fountains, light projections and other amazing elements that will featured in Rivers of Light. The Disney Parks Blog will also be hosting a live chat on March 8th at 1:15 p.m. EST with two of the show's creative team members, Michael Jung and Mark Renfrow. They'll be ready to answer questions on the show's theming, storyline, technology, staging, music, and much more. Here is the first look at Rivers of Light:

Kristoff and Olaf to Host Frozen Games at Blizzard Beach:

More news announced today from Disney World with Kristoff and Olaf set to host the first annual Frozen Games at Disney's Blizzard Beach this summer. Here is the description from the announcement on the Disney Parks Blog:

"The Winter Games Committee has taken advantage of the freak snowstorm over Central Florida and will host an impromptu sporting event known as The Frozen Games. They’ve even invited Kristoff and Olaf to lead teams of guests in a day full of fun “Frozen” activities, before the warm sun melts the snow away. 

Guests visiting the waterpark can to join “Team Kristoff” or “Team Olaf” and participate in a variety of activities, including Ice Pail Relays, a Snowball Toss to Ski Pole Limbo and Slide Races.

Olaf and Kristoff will join the Winter Games Committee members in the games’ Opening and Closing Ceremonies, and will give updates throughout the games to report on their team’s achievements."

No official date has been set for the Frozen Games to begin at Blizzard Beach, so stay tuned for details.

Dory & Friends will join Turtle Talk with Crush this Summer, New "Finding Dory" Trailer:

Dory and her friends from "Finding Dory" will be joining Crush in "Turtle Talk with Crush" at both Epcot and Disney California Adventure this summer. Here you'll be able to meet Destiny the whale shark, Bailey the Beluga whale, and Hank the "septopus" (the seven-legged octopus). Squirt will also be swimming for the first time with Crush and the gang. Plus, you might even catch a glimpse of Nemo and Marlin. 

That wasn't all the news as another trailer was released for "Finding Dory." The film will be released in theaters on June 17 and is directed by Andrew Stanton and produced by Lindsey Collins. The film stars the voices of Ellen Degeneres, Albert Brooks, Ed O'Neill, Kaitlin Olson, Ty Burrell, Eugene Levy, and Diane Keaton. Here is the trailer: