6 Things That Will Be Different in Disney World in February

It feels like just yesterday it was New Year’s Eve, and now it’s already almost February!

Walt Disney World Gateway

Things are constantly changing at Disney World, and February of 2021 will be no exception. From new treats and refurbishments to a brand NEW exhibit, here are some of the biggest changes coming in February!

1. New Treats

Valentine’s Day is just a few weeks away, and we’ve already started to see some special treats released for this holiday. But, a whole bunch of other ones (including some returning favorites) will be released in February. The Royal Majesty cake pop will be back in Magic Kingdom…

Royal Majesty Cake Pop

…and the Valentine Ice Cream Sandwich will be back at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Chocolate Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwich

Want a full list of ALL the Valentine’s Day treats coming to Disney World? Check out our post here!

Click here to see ALL of the Valentine’s Day Treats Coming to Disney World!

If you’re looking for a special event to attend on Valentine’s Day, you can check out the (pricey) Chef’s Tasting Dinner being offered at Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs. There will also be some special cupcakes baking all throughout February at Sprinkles.

Sprinkles

Gideon’s Bakehouse also just released some new treats forFebruary. And these are 🔥 🔥 🔥.

Eternal Flame Cookie

Basically, February will bring with it some new treats and menu items, so be on the lookout for those.

Read our FULL review of the new Gideon’s eats here!

2. Refurbishments

During February, a number of things will also go under refurbishment. Over at Disney’s Pop Century Resort, the Hippy Dippy pool will be closing for maintenance in mid-February. The Kiki Tikis Splash Play Area at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will also undergo refurbishment that month.

Hippy Dippy Pool at Pop Century

So, if you’ll be staying at any of those resorts, be sure to keep those refurbishments in mind.

See a full list of upcoming and ongoing refurbishments here.

3. Extended Park Hours

One of the most important things you’ll want to continually monitor as your trip to Disney World gets closer are those park hours. Park Hours can change, so it’s important that you know how long you can have at each of the parks to take full advantage of your day(s) there. So far, we’ve seen some hours extended in early February.

Magic Kingdom

Again, keep in mind that these are subject to change. But, if you’ll be visiting during early February, make sure you take a look at the hours to best plan your days in the parks.

Click here to see what park hours have been extended in February!

4. Festival of the Arts Ending

Another change that will come in February has to deal with EPCOT’s festivals. Currently, EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts is going on. The Festival is only scheduled to run through February 22nd, however. After that, the schedule will close to make way for the Flower & Garden Festival, which will begin in March.

EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

So, if you’re planning to visit EPCOT during February and you want to make sure you see the Festival of the Arts, be sure to visit before it closes.

Click here to see our BEST of the FEST: what to eat and drink at the Festival of the Arts!

5. Soul of Jazz + Black History Month Celebrations

Recently, Disney announced that a NEW exhibit inspired by Disney and Pixar’s Soul will be coming to The American Adventure in EPCOT. The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure will take guests on a musical tour across America, including stops at New Orleans, Chicago, New York City, and more.

Soul of Jazz

The exhibit officially opened on February 1st, so guests can visit the American Adventure pavilion right now and check it out. Each of the jazz hubs featured in the exhibit have their own board on the walls discussing their spot in jazz history, and some of the famous musicians that brought jazz to these cities. You’ll even be able to see how jazz feeds into the music of some famous musicians like Beyonce and Lady Gaga.

The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure

So, if you’re looking for something new to experience in the parks, be sure to check out this exhibit.

Click here to see more photos of the new Soul of Jazz exhibit!

February is Black History Month and Disney is inviting guests to “Celebrate Soulfully” with all kinds of special events. During February, you’ll get to enjoy some musical performances on Motown Mondays, Jazz Thursdays, and Smooth Sundays at Disney Springs. There will also be four new art displays in Disney Springs inspired by Soul and created by emerging Black artists.

Disney Springs

If you’re looking for more new snacks, restaurants in Disney Springs will be offering special menu items, like treats inspired by Soul and The Princess and the Frog at Amorette’s Patisserie. After you eat all of those delicious treats, you can shop around the stores that will be highlighting products from Black designers, artists, and visionaries.

Click here to see all of the special things coming to Disney Springs in February!

Over at the Disney resorts, you can celebrate Black History Month by watching films that celebrate Black culture like The Princess and the Frog.

©Disney

This is another portion of the “Celebrate Soulfully” programming Disney will be hosting throughout February.

Click here to see more about these Movies Under the Stars for February!

6. NBA G League at Disney World

And finally, during February, the NBA G League will begin playing its 2021 season at Disney World, in a bubble environment like the one that the NBA used in 2020.

Basketball

We’re eager to see if any other bubbles are announced for Disney World.

Click here to see more about the NBA G League playing in Disney World!

And that’s our list of some ways that Disney World will be different in February. We’ll definitely keep an eye out for future changes and let you know what we find. Stay tuned for all the latest updates.

Click here to see what’s new at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

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