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It’s been a very busy week in Disney World!
Balloons on Main Street, U.S.A.
We got TONS of announcements and news about upcoming shows, cavalcades, parades, and more! Now let’s get into all the unexpected Disney World news from the week!
When will the Festival of Fantasy Parade return to Magic Kingdom? What is going on with the Star Wars Hotel? How is construction going with the Guardians of the Galaxy coaster?
Magic Kingdom
You’ve got questions — we’ve got answers! This week was a pretty big one when it comes to Disney news and now we’re sharing all of the updates you need to know in ONE place!
A number of things are set to return to or arrive in Disney World in 2022 including the Festival of Fantasy Parade, Fantasmic!, and more.
Hey, lovebirds!
Another thing that will be joining in on the fun is an updated version of the castle stage show, which will be called Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire! We’ve already seen some news about this stage show and we shared a look at their casting information for when they were hiring for the show. But today we’ve got a BIG announcement about just WHEN fans will get to see Mickey and the gang in this updated entertainment offering.
It’s 2022 now, and a lot of things have returned to pre-pandemic normal in Disney World.
Crowds in Magic Kingdom
Almost all of the Disney World hotels are open now (and the last one is returning at the end of March), and most dining locations are also open again. We’re still waiting for a few more things to return, like some of the restaurants and shows around the parks. We’re really missing a few fan-favorite productions, but good news: a lot of Disney World entertainment is coming back soon! Here’s a look at ALL of the entertainment that’s coming back to Disney World this year. [Read more…]
Ah, November. It’s the month of Thanksgiving and (most importantly) the month where most of the big holiday decorations arrive in Disney World! We learned a LOT this month, shared some more tips about using Genie+, and even saw a celebrity or two!
New month, new news!
As we prepare for Christmas and the end of 2021, let’s take a look back at some of the biggest Disney news from November!
Can you believe we’re already MONTHS into 2022? It’s shaping up to be a big year if you’re a Disney World fan, with the continuation of the 50th Anniversary Celebration plus much, much more!
Cinderella Castle is ready to continue celebrating the 50th Anniversary all year long in 2022!
If you’re looking ahead on your calendar as you plan for your next visit to Disney World, you’ll want to make sure you circle the following dates!
Destination D23 last weekend was something else. We had SO many announcements about Disney World!
Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire
We learned that the Festival of Fantasy parade and Fantasmic! will be returning. We got a TON of new details about the Galactic Starcruiser. And we learned about an updated castle stage show!
This weekend was the Destination D23 event at Disney’s Contemporary Resort and there was TONS of news.
Destination D23
Just in case you weren’t able to hop on the livestream from the event, we’ve put together a list of the BIGGEST news drops you might have missed! And there was a lot of big news, from returning shows to a preview of the “real” lightsaber, so let’s get started!
Destination D23 is happening right now! This event features merch, displays, and best of all, TONS of Disney parks announcements!
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We’ve already told you about the return of Fantasmic! (and the changes you’ll see), the return of World of Color, a look at new lands at Disney parks overseas, and SO much more. Today, we also found out about a beloved Disney show that’s coming back in a new form!
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