Disney Awakens Summer 2016 has been announced by Walt Disney World Resort. It will debut new experiences across all four of the Walt Disney World Theme Parks. Disney panelists involved in the various projects that were announced, spoke on each new attraction, debuting this spring and summer.
Disney Awakens Summer 2016
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Awaken Summer will start off with a new live stage show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios launching on April 4. “Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away” is an all-new stage show where guests can experience iconic moments from the saga and meet characters such as BB-8, Chewbacca, Darth Maul, Darth Vader and Kylo Ren. The show joins other new additions such as the new “Star Wars: Summon the Force”, a live entertainment experience coming in April and “Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular”, a nightly fireworks and projection show set to premiere this summer.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park
Even the popular Kilimanjaro Safaris will make the transition into sunset with special lighting that now allows guests to experience the attraction well into the night. “This has just not been technically possible until now. It’s a huge technical job. It means bringing new and different animals to the savannah. We’re bringing South African spotted dogs; we’re bringing hyenas to the environment. It’s also a whole new method of managing the herds. But the end result is a spectacular sense that you are on the savannah with this long lingering sunset that lingers into the evening,” said Joe Rohde, senior vice president of Walt Disney Imagineering.
Epcot
Epcot will also benefit from changes, especially the Norway Pavilion, which will welcome Queen Elsa and Princess Anna from “Frozen” with a “Frozen Ever After” boat ride and a new Royal Sommerhus. Other additions include “Turtle Talk with Crush” with characters from the upcoming movie “Finding Dory” and the “Soarin’ Around the World” attraction in Future World that simulates flying above global landscapes and man-made wonders.
Magic Kingdom Park
Experience world-class attractions, fantastical fireworks and a new show at the most magical place on earth! Here’s how Magic Kingdom Park adds a dash more dazzle for incredible memories kids—and kids at heart—will never forget. Mickey Mouse and company star in Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire, a new musical adventure featuring your favorites from The Princess and the Frog, Tangled and Frozen. A timeless tale of diversity, loyalty and the bond between friends, the show debuts original songs and dance numbers that’ll keep every toe in the house tappin’—you can’t help but sing along!
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