Disney Parks Blog Weekly Recap

This week, we shared an exciting update on Pandora – The World of Avatar, which opens May 27 at Disney's Animal Kingdom. FastPass+ reservations can now be made for the land's never-before-seen attractions for guests staying at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels.

Guests staying at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels can now reserve FastPass+ selections for the two attractions up to 60 days prior to check in. All other guests who have pre-purchased valid park admission can make reservations starting 30 days prior to their visit, beginning May 27, 2017. Full details and tips on making reservations can be found in our original blog post.

Here are some of the other stories we worked on this week.

• First Listen: Sneak a Peek at Our 'Happily Ever After' Theme Song – This week we released a "first listen" of the new theme song that will accompany the new "Happily Ever After" fireworks show that debuts at Magic Kingdom Park May 12. The duet is sung by country music artist Angie Keilhauer and singer Jordan Fisher, whom you may recognize from the "Moana" soundtrack or the 2016-winter 2017 cast of Broadway's "Hamilton." Get a sneak peek here.
• 'The Music of Pixar Live!' Will Debut at Disney's Hollywood Studios This Summer – This limited-time concert event will showcase memorable music from Pixar Animation Studios films, complete with a live orchestra and appearances by beloved Disney•Pixar characters.
• Egg-stravaganza Details Hatched as Fun Scavenger Hunt Returns to Disneyland Resort in April – Springtime is just around the corner, which means the return of the beloved Egg-stravaganza to Disneyland Resort.
• Disney·Pixar's 'Cars 3' Tour Plans a Pit Stop at Disney Springs – The third installment of the popular "Cars" film franchise is set to arrive in theatres on June 16th in 3D, but fans can get an early glimpse of the story, which stars longtime favorite Lightning McQueen alongside new characters Cruz Ramirez and Jackson Storm. The "Road to the Races" nationwide tour runs through March 26, 2017 at Disney Springs Marketplace.