2016 Disney World Closings, Disney Rehabs (as of January 17, 2016)

There is nothing worse than anticipating a specific Disney attraction, and after you arrive, finding out that it will be closed for the duration of your stay. Below is a complete list of the Walt Disney World rehab schedules that you can expect in the upcoming weeks and months (as of Jan 17th).

You can't plan for sudden closings, but you can manage your expectations by referring to the list below before your Disney vacation. Not all "shut downs" are scheduled, and there are countless reasons why an attraction might suddenly close. Don't get mad at the Cast Members, it's not their fault.

Epcot
~ Re-Imagination of Maelstrom 10/15/2014 - 4/30/2016
~ Soarin'- closed 1/4/2016 - Summer of 2016

Permanently Closed:
~ Captain EO
~ Anna & Elsa meet and greet has been moved to Magic Kingdom until early 2016
~ Off Kilter
~ Lumberjack Show
~ Mo'Rockin
~ World Showcase Players
~ Spirit of America Fife & Drum Corps
~ Maelstrom
~ The Spirit of Norway
~ Test the Limits Lab
~ My Magic+ center located inside Innoventions East

Magic Kingdom
~ Splash Mountain - closed 1/10/2016 - 1/14/2016
~ Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin closed- 1/18/2016 - 2/11/2016
~ Liberty Square Riverboat closed - 1/18/2016 - 1/22/2016
~ Mad Tea Party closed- 2/22/2016 - 2/26/2016
~ Magic Carpets of Aladdin closed- 1/25/2016 - 2/3/2016
~ Jungle Cruise closed - 3/1/2016 - 3/3/2016
~ Monorail - 1/13/2016 - 3/20/2016 (see below for more info)
~ Big Thunder Mountain closed - 4/4/19 - 07/15/16

Epcot Beam Overnight Closures- 11:00 PM Sundays- 9:00 Mondays, 11:00 PM Mondays- 9:00 AM Tuesdays

Express Beam Overnight Closures- 11:30 PM Sundays- 9:30 AM Mondays, 11:30 PM Mondays- 9:30 AM Tuesdays

Monorail Shutdown- 11:30 AM- 6:00 PM on Wednesdays and Thursdays

Resort Beam Overnight Closures - 12:00 AM- 8:30 AM Mondays, 12:00 AM- 8:30 AM

The monorail is under refurbishment and may have modified service or routes. You should check on the day of travel the best option to use. Alternative transportation options may be available

Permanently Closed:
~ Phone charging kiosks in Cosmic Rays & Space Mountain Gift Shop
~ Island Supply

Disney's Animal Kingdom
~ Kali River Rapids - closed 1/4/2016 - 2/11/2016
~ Maharajah Jungle Trek - closed 1/4/2016 - 1/21/2016
~  Flights of Wonder - closed 1/25/2016 - 3/17/2016

Permanently Closed:
~ Wild by Design Tour
~ Tip Board
~ Sunrise Safari Tour

Disney's Hollywood Studios
~ Pizza Planet closed 1/11/2016 - Late 2016
~ Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show closes permanently 04/03/16

Permanently Closed:
~ American Idol Experience
~ Backlot Tour
~ Legend of Jack Sparrow
~ Phineas & Ferb Meet and Greet
~ Lightning McQueen & Mater Meet and Greet
~ Joffrey's coffee kiosk
~ Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights

Disney Springs (formerly Down Town Disney)
~ Fulton's Crab House - closed 1/1/2016 - 4/1/2016
~ Planet Hollywood - closed 1/6/2016 - 6/1/2016
~ Disney Springs Water Taxi will now only run from the Marketplace to the West Side Docks. There will be no stop at the Pleasure Island Dock.
~ Parking Lots Entrance 2- Lots A-G closed 12/1/2014 - 8/1/2016- in preparation for the construction of Town Center and the East Garage.
~ Buena Vista Drive- construction in the Disney Springs area. Road is being expanded to 10 lanes and several pedestrian bridges will be built. Through 3/2016.

Permanently Closed:
~ Pleasure Island restrooms
~ Pleasure Island bus stop
~ Pollo Compero
~ United World Soccer store
 ~ Entrance 4 - between Cirque du Soleil and Disney Quest

Walt Disney World Resorts
All Star Sports - Surfboard Bay Pool closed 1/25/2016- 1/28/2016

Art of Animation Resort - Schoolyard Sprayground closed 1/1/2016- 3/11/201

Bay Lake Tower- Disney's Contemporary Resort- Bay Cove Pool closed 2/1/2016- 3/18/2016

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge - Kilimanjaro Club Lounge- closed 1/11/2016- 2/5/2016

Disney's Beach Club Resort - Guest Room renovations 10/13/2014- 8/22/2015. The Villas will be renovated 5/31/2015-12/16/2015

Disney's Boardwalk Resort
~ Flying Fish Cafe will be closed from Feb 2016 through Fall of 2016. A renovated dining room and new kitchen area will be part of the remodel.
~ Exterior repair and painting- 8/17/2015-5/5/2016
~ Luna Park Pool- closed 1/11/2016- 2/2/2016
~ Boardwalk Villas- renovations through Spring 2016

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
~ Guests in Martinique and Trinadad North may experience some construction noise. 1/3/2016-2/28/2016
~ Fuentes del Morro Pool- closed 1/13/2016- 1/16/2016
~ Martinique Quiet Pool closed- 1/11/2016- 1/13/2016
~ Trinidad North Quiet Pool closed- 1/27/2016- 1/29/2016
~ Trinidad South Quiet Pool closed- 2/3/2016- 2/5/2016

Disney's Grand Floridian- Courtyard Pool closed- 1/16/2016- 1/19/2016

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort
~ The pathway to the Transportation and Ticket Center is closed. You should use the sidewalk near the bus top in front of the resort.
~ Polynesian Village East pool will be closed 7/13/2015- Early 2016

Disney's Wilderness Lodge - Refurbishment will start 10/2/2015. The Hidden Springs quiet pool, resort beach, playground, and the fire pit will be closed 10/26/2015. Work will continue through 2017. Certain pathways, includeding the nature trail will not be available.

Olay Total Effects 7 in One Anti-Aging Moisturizer Review

I have another BzzAgent campaign to blog about - this time the Olay Total Effects 7 in One Anti-Aging Moisturizer.

I received this a couple weeks ago and have been using it for my under eyes.  According to the information I received from BzzAgent, this cream is supposed to fight the seven signs of aging.

With it’s vitamin-rich formula, Olay Total Effects is said to:
- Visibly smoothes fine lines and wrinkles
- Evens skin tone appearance
- Enhances brightness
- Minimizes the look of pores
- Visibly reduces age spots
- Restores firmness
- Replenishes moisture

The new trial size of Olay Total Effects 7 in 1 Anti-Aging Moisturizer will be available in stores starting in February.

So far, I am liking this cream very much.  I'll give it a couple more weeks and give you my final verdict then!


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Ever Been on a Disney Cruise?

When you set sail with Disney, an unforgettable vacation is always on the horizon. Overflowing with imaginative fun for the kids, unique offerings for adults and thrilling entertainment for the entire family, every Disney ship provides fun for everyone! Discover the excitement and magic that awaits you on board ...

CoverGirl Lashblast Volume Mascara Review

As part of a BzzAgent campaign, I was selected to test the CoverGirl Lashblast Volume Mascara

I have three things not going for me: sensitive dry eyes, thin eyelashes, and not many of them. I've tried a lot of mascaras hoping to find something that can deal with my eye and eyelash issues.

The "Very Black" is really dark. It doesn't irritate my eyes, it's buildable, it almost never clumps, it doesn't flake or leave anything under my eyes after wearing it all day, and it comes off with just water. Even though it's mainly for volume, I get nice lash length out of it too. The bonus to this awesome find is that it's readily available at the drugstore. I absolutely love this mascara.

This content was created by me - a member of BzzAgent.com who receives free or discounted products and services, then shares their opinion about them with friends.  This is not a sponsored post - all opinions are genuinely my own

Disney - My Happiest Place on Earth

This video sums up why I love Disney so much ...

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I Really Detest Drinking Plain Water

I know I should be drinking more water.

The "rule of thumb" is you should be drinking half your body weight in ounces of water, however, my problem is I really detest drinking plain water.  I really don't drink water unless it's in tea, hot chocolate or have a terrible hangover.

I know if I don't drink water I will die - I've heard drinking water will make my skin glow - I've heard drinking water will prevent headaches - I've heard drinking water will do a lot of things ...

... unfortunately I hate drinking plain water

A friend who knows me, recently suggested I try Javita which has a new product line called ActiveBlendz which consists of four products infused with natural fruit flavors and herbs designed to transform your daily glass of water into something more.

OK, I'm intrigued ...

The ActiveBlendz line consists of four natural fruit-infused drink mixes, each having its own refreshing and flavorful taste while targeting a specific function. Light, refreshing and flavorful, ActiveBlendz can help control your appetite, defend your overall health, enjoy the rush of natural, sustained energy and flex your joints.*

OK, I'm even more intrigued ...

This is what the Javita website has to say about the different "blends" ...

ActiveBlendz Control
Pomegranates and concord grapes burst with juicy deliciousness in a refreshing fruit drink mix that helps put you back in control of your weight loss battle.* Paired with proven weight-management herbs Garcinia Cambogia and Gymnema Sylvestre, ActiveBlendz Control is your new secret weapon to getting fit and sexy.*

- Light and refreshing pomegranate and concord grapes flavors.
- Garcinia Cambogia helps you target belly fat and restart your metabolic system.*
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- Get in control of your weight loss efforts.*

ActiveBlendz Rush
One sip is all it will take to fall in love with the added energy and deliciousness in every sip of ActiveBlendz™ Rush—fueled by AB Energy Blend’s green coffee bean and green tea extracts. A rush of natural fruit flavors tantalize your tastebuds as they awaken your senses.

- Natural fruit flavors invigorate your mind and body.*
- Green Coffee Bean Extract supplies natural energy and supports healthy blood sugar and blood pressure levels.*
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- Delicious natural strawberry and lemon flavors.
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ActiveBlendz Defend
Featuring AB Advanced Superfood Complex with elderberry, vitamin C and a blend of medicinal mushrooms, ActiveBlendz Defend helps keep you healthy by strengthening your body’s natural defenses.*

- Perfect blend of sweet and tart berries.
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Now, I've tried other similar products with not much success, but decided to give these a shot.  I'm starting off with the ActiveBlendz Control and ActiveBlendz Defend, and I'm hoping they at least help me get my requisite ounces of water per day.  Anything else is gravy

... I'll keep you posted


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What Happened Last Night

Have you ever woken up next to a stranger and had no clue who they are, no clue where you are or no clue how you got there? You are not alone!!

 

What Happened Last Night is a romantic comedy written and directed by Candice Cain.  It was originally a successful play produced by C2 Productions in Washington, DC in 1996 and has since been updated and transformed into a hysterical screenplay.  What happened Last Night is set on a college campus and tells the story of heartbreak, friends, rebounds, Greek life, college parties and the fog some of us have experienced the morning after.

Candice's first short film, Unspoken, was a finalist in the 2015 Disability Film Challenge and a finalist in the 2015 Olive Tree International Story Teller Film Festival.  

What happened Last Night will be the first film for Gemelli Films - a partnership between Candice Cain and Joseph Galizio, who currently operate Cain Casting and Talent Management in New York. Because of this company, Gemelli Films has a lot of connections to make an unbelievable movie.  However, they need your help to get the movie off the ground.

An Indiegogo campaign has been launched to help raise the money needed to make this film, and even $1 will help - there are tons of perks for those who help support this amazing film.  Filming is slated to begin at the end of November this year (2015) and a little more than $110,000 is needed for this film, which will cover post-production editing in Los Angeles, the ability to cast some known actions in some terrific roles, permits for shooting, props, sets, wardrobe, marketing, etc.

Some of the actors already on board are:
- Alix Kermes
- Diana Durango
- Joseph Bruno
- David Otunga

It's understandable that some people just aren't able to contribute, but that doesn't mean you can't help.  Just share the campaign and maybe others will help.  Encourage others to share - the more attention the campaign gets the better.  Even if the campaign goal isn't reached, the movie will still go ahead.  All money raised during the Indiegogo campaign will go towards production.  The more money raised, the better the production will be.

Take a few minutes to watch Candice and Joe discuss reasons to make a pledge to the Indiegogo campaign - won't you consider contributing???