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Disney has announced a new free entertainment option outside the parks at Walt Disney World. This story, plus what you need to know before riding Tron and a sneak peek at the Roundup Rodeo BBQ coming to Hollywood Studios.

Disney has Announced a New Free Family Entertainment Option at Walt Disney World

There's a new free entertainment option at Walt Disney World taking place Saturday mornings at Disney Springs. The Disney Springs Kids Club is a brand-new entertainment offering designed for the whole family to enjoy together. It takes place at Waterview Park at 10:30 a.m. every Saturday morning.

Unique, family-friendly acts and entertainment will be on-hand to entertain. Wassalou, the Afropop band from Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park, kicked things off at Disney Springs Kids Club. You can play bongos and maracas or just dance along in the drum circle. Not your style? How about Flight Crew Jump Rope a high-energy dance party featuring fast-paced jump-rope routines acrobatics. And yes, you can join in the fun with this one as well. Finally, DJ KD Queen will take to the stage, hosting games, singalongs and more.

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Disney Builds Anticipation with Four Key Things to Know in Advance of Tron Lightcycle Run Opening Day

Riding Tron Lightcycle Run isn't going to be just a matter of lining up and getting on the ride. Before you board when the ride opens on April 4 there are four things you need to know:

1. A Virtual Queue for Team Blue at Tron

TRON will use a virtual queue when it opens and a standby queue will not be available.

2. Riding Tron through Individual Lightning Lane

Looking for an option to pay to play? Tron will offer a paid ILL option, so get ready to reserve your time first thing in the morning.

3. New Locker System

Tron will offer digitized lockers to store bags and loose items while you ride. The lockers are free and located within the line. Your locker will pair directly with your MagicBand, MagicBand+ or park ticket so you can easily lock and reopen your locker with a tap. If you don't have any of those, Cast Members will give you a card for your locker. There will also be small pouches in the ride cars, but it sounds like Disney isn't messing around with guests who have extra baggage.

4. Disney PhotoPass Tron Ride Photo and Video 

Not surprisingly there will be an onboard photo and video automatically linked to your My Disney Experience account. It's important to note the following if you want your photo and video:

• Enable Bluetooth for the My Disney Experience app on your mobile device before riding. Make sure you're logged into the My Disney Experience app and keep the device out of low power mode. Your device will need to ride with you, so keep it secure. 
• The easier option is to wear a MagicBand or MagicBand+ that’s linked to a My Disney Experience account.

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Roundup Rodeo BBQ at Disney’s Hollywood Studios opens March 23, 2023

We heard about Roundup Rodeo ages ago and now the time for BBQ is almost here. Here's a quick look at the BBQ menu coming your way.

You'll start with the Prospector’s Homemade Cheddar Biscuits served with sweet pepper jelly. 

Salads:

• Tomato Salad: Tomatoes, cucumbers, and pickled red onions tossed in a white balsamic vinaigrette and garnished with fresh dill (plant-based)
• Rex’s Romaine and Kale Salad: Romaine and kale mixed with green apples, pumpkin seeds, and dried cranberries tossed with green goddess dressing
• Watermelon Salad: Cubed watermelon garnished with freshly torn mint leaves (plant-based)

House-smoked meats:

• Evil Dr. Smoked Ribs: Fall-off-the-bone pork ribs, slow-