Updates to Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers (2010)
Fantasyland Closures
Ariel's Grotto and Pooh's Playful Spot will be closed beginning April 12, 2010 as part of the work being done for the Fantasyland Expansion.
Honey, I Shrunk the Audience
Honey, I Shrunk the Audience is temporarily closed due to the return of Captain EO.
Waking Tinker Bell
Unfortunately, guests can no longer wake Tinker Bell now that Tinker Bell's Treasures is Castle Couture.
Disney’s Honorary VoluntEARS Cavalcade
Disney Parks announces, "Each afternoon just before the daily parade at Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom (and at Disneyland Park in California), Muppets characters and parade dancers will join special floats and vehicles celebrating volunteerism and presenting Honorary VoluntEARS serving as Grand Marshals of the parades. Kermit, Miss Piggy and Sweetums will be part of the merriment, while the dancers will be donning outfits that celebrate the work of volunteers."
Fantasyland Expansion
Beginning in 2010, work on the Magic Kingdom's Fantasyland Expansion will begin. The project is expected to span three years, during which time Mickey's Toontown Fair will likely close.
Character Greeting Locations
Peter Pan can now be found in Magic Kingdom's Fantasyland instead of Adventureland.
New Hidden Activity at Downtown Disney
Visit Hand Art Memories and have your handprint transformed entirely. Select stock designs such as Santa Clause or some of your favorite animals.
Verizon Wireless Users
Verizon Wireless users will have access to attraction wait times, FASTPASS return times, character greeting locations, and more. Named "Mobile Magic," the wireless app is not yet available for purchase.
Disney PhotoCD
Restrictions now apply to pre-ordering the Disney PhotoPass PhotoCD. This perk is only available to guests who book their vacation through DisneyWorld.com or the Disney Reservation Center. An email with a link will be sent to eligible guests.
Character Greeting at the Magic of Disney Animation Building
A separate line is now available for guests who wish to meet the characters without experiencing the Drawn to Animation film.
Animal Kingdom's Picnic in the Park
Animal Kingdom's Picnic in the Park will be available seasonally after January 3, 2010.
Downtown Disney McDonald's Location
As of April 30, 2010, the Downtown Disney McDonald's location will be closed. It will be replaced by Pollo Campero, a Latin-inspired fast-food chain.
DJ Dance Party
Downtown Disney hosts a kid-friendly DJ Dance Party every Friday and Saturday evening.
Cinderella's Royal Table
All dining at Cinderella's Royal Table will be renamed Fairytale Dining. Cinderella's princess friends will attend the meals. The Fairy Godmother will no longer be present.
Summer Nightastic!
The Magic Kingdom's Main Street Electrical Parade will return for a limited time in June, 2010 as part of Walt Disney World's Summer Nightastic! A special, new float with Tinker Bell will lead the parade. There will also be a special fireworks show.