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The Walt Disney World® Resort has released an artist rendering of Ariel’s Grotto, a new meet and greet location that will be part of the New Fantasyland® Expansion.

 Ariel’s Grotto will be located near the Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid Attraction, but will be a separate experience. When Ariel moves to her new location, she will meet her guests in mermaid form. The new Grotto location will officially open Dec. 6, but a preview period will start Nov. 19, 2012.

All images are artist renderings. Actual construction may vary.

We’ve already seen how many details the Imagineers are including in New Fantasyland® Area in the Magic Kingdom® Park! There truly is no inch of this expansion that wasn’t well planned with creativity and innovation.

Enchanted Tales with Belle is no exception. Imagineers wanted this experience to be more than a meet and greet – something that every guest would remember, regardless of their age or interest in Disney Princesses.

The Enchanted Tales with Belle experience begins inside Maurice’s cottage, Belle’s childhood home, and ends inside the library at Beast’s Castle.

You’re going to love this experience! Enjoy as this two-part video as Imagineers Chris Beatty, Chris Kelly and Ted Robledo explain how this “tale as old as time” will be brought to life – with you as a star! Parents: You may want to keep these videos to yourself and save the MAGIC for the little ones to experience in person!

The Enchanted Forest portion of the New Fantasyland® Area in the Magic Kingdom® Park will open Dec. 6, 2012 with limited previews beginning Nov. 19.

Contact your Magic Maker® today and ask how you can experience the New Fantasyland® expansion at a discounted price!

First things first – you are probably wondering what the heck a “hooley” is. Well, a hooley (or hoolie) is an Irish word for ‘a lively party.’

Now then, everyone loves a party, right?

Central Florida’s first Great Irish Hooley will kick off tomorrow, Aug. 31 at Raglan Road™ Irish Pub and Restaurant in Downtown Disney® Pleasure Island. A four day celebration, the party continues through Labor Day weekend until Sep. 3.

Planned experiences include:

• Six top Irish bands playing traditional and rock tunes
• Irish Dance Workshops to help the whole family polish their dance moves
• Structured set dancing called the Ceili (kay-lee)
• Celtic face painting

And of course, guests can belly up to one of Raglan Road’s™ 130-year-old imported-from-Ireland bars or grab a table for authentic fare by Irish celebrity chef Kevin Dundon.

If you are visiting the Walt Disney World Resort, be sure to catch the Great Irish Hooley – it’s sure to be a craic (wild time)!

This offer is no longer valid. Please click here to view all current Walt Disney World® Resort specials.

There are no shortage of autumn experiences for your family to enjoy this year at the Walt Disney World® Resort. Enjoy tasty samples of popular dishes from around the globe at Epcot’s® International Food & Wine Festival or “party it up” at either Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party or Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in the Magic Kingdom® Park.

Plus, the Walt Disney World® Resort is offering savings of up to 30% at select Disney Resort hotels for stays most nights Sep. 30, 2012 – Nov. 16, 2012 and Nov. 24, 2012 – Dec. 22, 2012!

Offer Details:

Book by Sep. 29, 2012, for stays most nights Sep. 30, 2012 – Nov. 16, 2012 and Nov. 24, 2012 – Dec. 22, 2012 and:

• Save 15% – 20% at Disney’s Value Resorts (excluding Disney’s All-Star Movie Resort and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Little Mermaid Standard Rooms)
• Save 20% – 25% at Disney’s Moderate Resorts (excluding Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter and Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort)
• Save 15% – 30% at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts, Disney’s Boardwalk Inn, Disney’s Polynesian Resort, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge (Standard View only), Disney’s Contemporary Resort (excluding Magic Kingdom® view rooms) and Disney’s Wilderness Lodge.
• Save 25% – 30% at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort, Disney’s Old Key West Resort, Disney’s Boardwalk Villas, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Jambo House and Kidani Village (standard view).

As with all Walt Disney World® Resort special offers, availability is limited so contact your Magic Maker® today!

No group rates or other discounts apply. Advance reservations required. Offer excludes campsites and 3-bedroom villas. Offer is not valid at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort-Little Mermaid Standard rooms.