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10. Fingerprint Scanners Up until this summer, children ages 3-9 did not have to scan their fingers for entrance into any of the parks. To cut down on fraud, now ALL tickets will be tied to finger scans. The Ticket Tag system is designed to help facilitate re-entry by scanning a finger and converting it to a numerical code. (No ...

9. Remy’s Hide and Squeak Back by popular demand, this Food and Wine Festival scavenger hunt takes kids all around World Showcase looking for everybody’s favorite little chef. Remy is hiding in each of the pavilions with ingredients to make his renowned ratatouille. When you find him, place the corresponding sticker on the map. After locating all the ingredients, you ...

8. Agent P Upgrade We’ve been proclaiming the merits of the Agent P missions for quite a while. This interactive scavenger hunt featuring Phineas and Ferb takes kids (or adults!) through World Showcase, uncovering clues of international espionage using a F.O.N.E. that you pick up at the recruitment centers. However, just recently Disney added the option to use your own ...

7. Frozen Ever After It’s finally here! The much anticipated Frozen Ever After ride in Epcot’s Norway pavilion opened this summer to rave reviews from fans of the famous sisters. A brilliant overlay of the Maelstrom ride, this attraction will also teach kids a little bit about Norwegian culture. Reserve your Fast Passes early! Right now Frozen Ever After boasts ...

6. Pin Quest Introduced this summer, the Magic Kingdom Pin Quest is the perfect activity for avid pin collectors. Begin by purchasing a Starter Pack (the best place is Curtain Call Collectibles on Main Street). From there you will be sent on a literal quest to decode clues and redeem stamps and pins in six different locations. At the end, ...

5. Muppets Present The wacky Muppets are on their way to Liberty Square next month. Kermit, Piggy, and their pals will gather outside the Hall of Presidents a few times each day to relay humor and history in their new show “The Muppets Present…Great Moments in American History.” New visual enhancements have been made to the Liberty Square windows to ...

4. Royal Friendship Faire This all-new stage show featuring Tiana, Rapunzel, Anna, and Elsa replaced the Dream Along With Mickey show in front of Cinderella’s Castle. The production includes singing, dancing, pyrotechnics, and plenty of classic character fun. This is an addition that kids of all ages can certainly enjoy!  Photo credit Disney  

3. Princess Elena of Avalor Princess Elena made her TV debut in July, and then quickly made her first Magic Kingdom appearance in August. For a limited time, Cinderella and Prince Charming introduce the newest princess near the castle a few times each day. Princess Elena makes an appearance surrounded by royal fanfare, sings a song for the audience, then ...

2. Star Wars Go Disney has effectively combined the popularity of Star Wars with the augmented reality of Pokemon Go in the all new Star Wars Rebels Interactive Adventure game available for purchase from Disney Floral and Gifts. Your rebels will arrive in their resort room to find plenty of Star Wars gear and a mission that will take them ...

1. Jungle Book Alive With Magic While we wait for the Rivers of Light show to be ready, Disney has offered a temporary nighttime performance at the Animal Kingdom showcasing the Jungle Book story. Though fans are rightfully disappointed at the Rivers of Light delay, if you’ve got kids that love Baloo and Bagheera, you may want to catch this ...