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This Week’s Featured Story:
ALEX AND ANI to Retire Mickey, Minnie and Pluto Character Bangles at Disney Parks: The new year is here, and new styles and designs from ALEX AND ANI are on their way. In order to make room, for the very first time, the following character silhouette ALEX AND ANI bangles will retire beginning January 11, 2016.
- Mickey Mouse
- Minnie Mouse
- Mickey Mouse and Pluto (who appear together)
If you’re looking to add one of these bangles to your collection or someone else’s, be sure to get them before they’re gone! Look for these ALEX AND ANI pieces and more online and in stores at Walt Disney World Resort including: Disney’s Animal Kingdom – Disney Outfitters, Disney’s Contemporary Resort – Bayview Gifts, Disney’s Hollywood Studios – Keystone Clothiers, Disney Springs – Tren-D and World of Disney Store, Epcot – Mouse Gear and Magic Kingdom Park – Emporium.
Here is some more Mickey Mouse and other news out of Walt Disney World this week:
- Baymax Joins Epcot Character Spot: Character Spot at Innoventions West, is expanding to offer Guests opportunities to meet even more of their Disney friends. Guests can now meet Baymax, everyone’s favorite personal healthcare companion from Disney’s “Big Hero 6.” Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Goofy will continue to greet Guests on the opposite side of the breezeway, and Chip ‘n’ Dale can be found just around the corner outside. Character Spot is open from park open to park close daily.
- Reservations Now Open for Minnie’s Silver Screen Dine at Hollywood & Vine: From January 4 to March 20 Minnie Mouse will be inviting all of her friends to join her at Hollywood & Vine, where she’s hosting a fabulous dinner party celebrating the glamour of Hollywood! Guests will walk the red carpet and see some of the biggest stars of the silver screen. Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy and Goofy are dressed in their designer best. It’s the perfect Hollywood party filled with dazzling décor and a musical score. Guests can book reservations for this festive dining experience now by calling 407-WDW-DINE or visiting Disneyworld.com/dine. Breakfast and lunch periods will continue to feature Disney Junior Play ‘n’ Dine at Hollywood & Vine,
including fun interactive moments with favorite Disney Junior pals Jake, Sofia, Doc McStuffins and Handy Manny. - Character Greetings Closed Jan 4: Disney’s Hollywood Studios is about to start work on the the largest expansion in the history of the park. This expansion will include a new Star Wars-themed land and a Toy Story Land. To make room for these new experiences, character greetings with Phineas & Ferb and Lightning McQueen & Mater not be available after Jan. 4. Additionally, the Joffrey’s kiosk and and the merchandise cart located near Premiere Theater will be closed after Jan. 4
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