WE DO! With the new year quickly approaching, we keep hearing the date “January 17th” EVERYWHERE.
This is because January 17th is the day that Rise of the Resistance comes to Disneyland and Festival of the Arts kicks off in Disney World! OH…PLUS LOTS MORE!
Disneyland Resort
Rise of the Resistance
Rise of the Resistance will officially make its way to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland on January 17th. And because we know how truly epic this ride is from experiencing the attraction in Disney World earlier this month, we are seriously excited for its debut on the West coast!!
Rise of the Resistance is definitely the star of Galaxy’s Edge thanks to its leading technology. The attraction includes 3 different ride systems, multiple levels, and over 3oo animatronics! On the ride, guests join the Resistance and will have to escape from the First Order after being captured.
See our FULL REVIEW HERE!
Sounds pretty epic, right?
Read all about Rise of the Resistance HERE!
Lunar New Year
The Lunar New Year will officially kick off at Disney California Adventure on January 17th and will run through February 9th, 2020.
2020 is the Year of the Mouse (AAAAAH SO PERFECT!) and DCA will celebrate this big year with “multicultural performances, fun-filled activities, beautiful décor, delicious cuisine, and specialty merchandise.”
Characters will greet around the park, and Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession will be making its way back to Disney California Adventure too.
Read all about Lunar New Year in Disney California Adventure here!
But that’s NOT EVEN CLOSE TO EVERYTHING HAPPENING on January 17th!
Disney World
Now, let’s head on over to Disney World to see what happenings are taking place on January 17th there!
Epcot’s International Festival of the Arts
Epcot’s International Festival of the Arts will officially kick off on January 17th, 2020. It will run until February 24th and should be filled with stunning artwork and delicious food.
The festival features Food Studios, which are food booths similar to what you see at Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival. But while Food and Wine eats are always gorgeous, Festival of the Arts focuses even MORE on presentation. Each dish is a mini piece of artwork, which typically means that they’re very bright and colorful.
Check out the 2020 Festival of the Arts Food Booth menus and food photos below!
So, be sure to check out our BOOTH and MENU pages so you can start getting your buy list together.
Disney on Broadway
Speaking of Epcot’s International Festival of the Arts, one of its main events, Disney on Broadway, also kicks off on January 17th!
The Disney on Broadway Concert Series features performances by some of Broadway’s most accomplished actors who have starred in Disney Broadway Musicals. At the America Gardens Theatre, these performers sing some of Disney’s most beloved tunes. Performances take place each night at 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM, and 8:00 PM.
You can see all of the 2020 Disney on Broadway performers here!
And get this!! There is also a Disney on Broadway Concert Series Dining Package, which allows guests to pair their breakfast, lunch, or dinner at a participating Epcot restaurant AND get guaranteed priority seating for the concert on the same day!
Get pricing and learn more about the Disney on Broadway Dining Package here!
Canada Far and Wide
Disney recently shared that the new film coming to the Canada Pavilion, known as Canada Far and Wide would be opening on January 17th, 2019.
The new film will also feature two NEW narrators — Catherine O’Hara and Eugene Levy. (You probably know them from Schitt’s Creek, but I know them from ALLLLLL the Christopher Guest films and I CAN’T WAIT!)
We cannot wait to travel to Canada in a new way with Canada Far and Wide. You can read more about this new film here!
Awesome Planet
Another film that’s making its way to Epcot on January 17th is Awesome Planet. This new film is coming to The Land Pavilion and will be “an on-screen exploration of the realm we call home,” and “showcases the spectacular beauty, diversity and dynamic story of our earth with all the grandeur guests have come to expect.” Crystal clear, right?
The film will feature “spectacular nature photography, immersive in-theater effects, and space sequences created by none other than Industrial Light & Magic (which provided the cinematic foundation for the Star Wars franchise),” to deliver an impactful environmental message.
Learn even more about the new Awesome Planet film here!
Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along
And last but not least, the NEW Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along is also opening up in the France Pavilion at Epcot on January 17th.
You can read all of our thoughts on the Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along here!
So there ya have it! January 17th is going to be a BANNER Day for Disney Parks! You know we’re going to be on both coasts reporting ALL of it for you, so join our newsletter for all the latest and greatest reviews from the next red letter Disney Day!
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