Summer Discount on Express Bus Service for AP Holders; Shoulder Banshees Sold Out Already

Summer Discount on Express Bus Service for Annual Passholders:

Annual Passholders are getting a real treat this summer with a nice discount on the Express Bus Service at Walt Disney World theme parks. Beginning tomorrow, June 5, annual passholders will be able to purchase the all-new Express Transportation Summer Pass for just $59 per guest.

The pass will be able to be purchased through July 31, 2017. The pass will be able to be used in unlimited fashion from June 5 through August 10, 2017. Prices for the Express Bus Service usually run $19 for single day use per guest and $29 for a multi-day pass per guest. 

Source: WDW News Today

Shoulder Banshees Sold Out Already in Pandora: The World of Avatar:

I was so excited to adopt a banshee later this week inside the Rookery at WindTraders. The popular Interactive Banshees that debuted during previews and the grand opening of Pandora: The World of Avatar last week are already sold out.

Yesterday morning, when the park opened there were just a few left and by mid-morning the banshees were officially sold out after only a week. Guests are being told it could be a few weeks before the interactive banshees are re-stocked at WindTraders. 

I will be visiting Pandora on Friday and I will be much to my dismay most likely not be able to adopt my own banshee. I guess I will just have to wait a little bit longer. 

Note: Later this week I will be returning to my second home in Walt Disney World, there will be no blog Thursday, Friday, or Saturday. I can't wait to visit Pandora and oh yeah for those of you who listen to myself and MouseLife crew know how excited I am for the Caring for Giants Tour. I can't wait to see Stella the Baby Elephant. That's all for now, I'll see you real soon. 

- John

New MagicBand 2 Designs Exclusive to Pandora: The World of Avatar

Today, the Disney Parks Blog showed of 3 exclusive new MagicBand 2 designs that will debut when Pandora: The World of Avatar opens this Saturday. Check them out below:

The purple limited-edition graphic band with scenes from nighttime in Pandora (pictured above), features the artwork of Dylan Cole, co-production designer for the upcoming “Avatar” motion picture sequels. The band retails for $32.99.

For Avatar fans looking to coordinate their MagicBand with other cool Na’vi merchandise, check out the blue graphic band representing the Na’vi pattern. This band retails for $22.99 and will make any Avatar feel like a Na’vi.

For Annual Passholders, for the first time ever a Passholder exclusive will be available in a limited edition teal graphic band featuring the phrase “I traveled to Pandora on May 27, 2017.” This band, available opening day, retails at $32.99.

All three exclusive MagicBand 2 designs will be available at Windtraders on Pandora: The World of Avatar. The new world will debut in just 2 days at Disney's Animal Kingdom.

Source: Disney Parks Blog