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Is there a reason the buses don't go straight from Disney Springs to the theme parks? Could it happen sometime in the future?
As far as I know, there isn't really a reason why the buses don't go straight to the theme parks from Disney Springs. The old Marketplace bus stop was pretty small, but with the new, larger bus stop in Town Center, there's now room to allow pickup for transportation to the parks if Disney wants. There's a chance it could happen in the future, but for the foreseeable future, it will likely stay as it is.
Is there any chance of finding Duffy anywhere at Walt Disney World?
Sadly, Duffy cannot be found at Walt Disney World any longer. He still has his statue at Disney Springs, along with plenty of merchandise, but the actual character seems to have been retired. He does appear on a regular basis for meet n greets at Tokyo Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, and Hong Kong Disneyland.
Are they still having problems with the screen for Soarin'?
Yes, and that sadly can't be fixed. In order for the best viewing experience, you must request to fly out of Gate B. Otherwise, landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower will look very bendy and not normal at all. You must be as close to the dead center as possible for things to look correct. Here's an example of the screen problem...
When will we find out when they are filming the Christmas parade and who will be performing?
October is when the taping dates are usually released, but the performers don't usually get announced until closer to the taping.
Will anything be replacing the Osborne Family Lights in 2016?
Something could be in the works at Hollywood Studios to replace the Osborne Lights, but we don't have solid information on that right now. Animal Kingdom could also get some special Christmas entertainment this year as well, but we'll have to wait and see on that.
Do you have any idea what the new theme might be for Rock n Roller Coaster?
We haven't heard much about that. However, it likely won't be another band that takes Aerosmith's place. If the Guardians of the Galaxy plans don't work out for Epcot, it could be a possible fit to replace Rock n Roller Coaster. We sadly don't have any other information besides that at this time.
Will the Muppet show in Liberty Square be open for our trip? Which characters will be there?
Yes, the Muppets show will be there for our trip. It is set to debut sometime in October. It will feature Sam Eagle, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, and Gonzo, who will all be in puppet form. James Jefferson, a human character, will also be a part of the show.
Since Animal Kingdom is open late, does it close at the same time every night?
Animal Kingdom has closed at 11:00pm every single night since it began its nighttime offerings. That could change as we get into winter, but for now, it closes at 11:00pm every night for the foreseeable future. Animal Kingdom no longer has Evening Extra Magic Hours, so it will likely never remain open past 11.
Are there any characters who appear at Character Palooza that we haven't met yet?
Yes, there are several. Characters who have appeared at Palooza who we haven't met yet include Bre'r Fox (Song of the South), Robin Hood (Robin Hood), Bert (Mary Poppins), Dopey (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs), and Mushu (Mulan). Some others who appear that we haven't seen in quite a while include The Queen (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs), Mr. Smee (Peter Pan), and Gepetto (Pinocchio).
Other than Star Wars Land, will you be able to meet Star Wars characters anywhere else?
Once Star Wars Land opens, that will be the only place for Star Wars meet n greets at Walt Disney World. We don't know who will appear for sure, but we expect plenty of character opportunities once it opens.
Will characters from Moana appear at Walt Disney World when the movie comes out?
We can almost guarentee that Moana will appear at Walt Disney World right around the time her movie comes out (November 23). We aren't so sure on Maui, though, as he would be an extremely difficult character to create. If Maui doesn't appear, there could be the possibility of Pua the pig joining Moana at her meet n greet. A picture of Pua is below. If we had to guess, though, we'd say that Moana will meet alone. However, there's still hope that either Maui or Pua could join her.
Do you really think that Rivers of Light will open this Fall?
Definitely, yes. Disney has still not given us an update as to when Rivers of Light will open, but daytime testing for the show has resumed as of last week. The issues are still being ironed out, but they should certainly be ready for Fall. There are currently no showtimes for Jungle Book: Alive with Magic after September 5, so September 6 is the night that we may see the debut of Rivers of Light. If not, though, it will certainly open in time for our November trip.
Will Disney be taping the Christmas Parade during our trip?
It's possible. Last year, it took place way earlier than normal from November 10, 2015 to November 13, 2015. In previous years, it took place in early December. The dates for the parade taping usually get released in October, so we'll find out then.
Do you have a list of characters who will appear in Star Wars Land?
We have no idea which characters will appear in Star Wars Land at this time. However, it's very safe to say that Kylo Ren and Chewbacca will be there, since the Star Wars Launch Bay is expected to close once Star Wars Land opens. C-3PO, R2-D2, and BB-8 will likely roam the land, but they probably won't have a dedicated meet n greet spot. We also expect Darth Vader, Darth Maul, and Stormtroopers to make appearances. Other Star Wars costumes that Disney has include Captain Phasma, Boba Fett, Greedo, and Jawas. They also have Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia costumes, but those haven't been used in at least 5 years. Leia, however, does appear in the concept art for Star Wars Land, so maybe they will end up using that costume again. There should be plenty of meet opportunities once Star Wars Land opens, but this is just who we think will appear until we get more details.
Do you know when does the trailer for Coco come out?
Sadly, we don't have a firm date on when the first trailer for Coco will come out. It hits theaters on November 22, 2017. However, we can make a guess on when the trailer may come based on 3 recent Pixar films. The first trailer for Inside Out was released in October 2014, 8 months before the movie hit theaters. The Good Dinosaur's first trailer was released in Late May 2015, about 6 months before the movie hit theaters. And finally, the first trailer for Finding Dory appeared in November 2015, 7 months before the movie was in theaters. Based on this, we sadly won't be getting a trailer for Coco until March 2017 at the very earliest. The first teaser trailer for Coco, though, will be released sometime during Spring 2017.