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What a BUSY and exciting weekend it has been! The news just keeps rolling out and we are so giddy about all the BIG updates.
Spaceship Earth
If you are one who loves character meet and greets and classic EPCOT, well then we have some big news for you.
If you haven’t been to EPCOT in a while, you’ll probably feel lost the next time you visit. That’s because a LOT has changed in this park, and even more changes are on the way!
EPCOT
EPCOT’s massive transformation has so far included a new quick-service restaurant, a space-themed table-service restaurant, a Ratatouille-themed attraction, a Marvel roller coaster, and so much more. It might feel like everything that could change in this park has already done so, but the transformation isn’t quite over yet. Disney just announced an opening timeline for the upcoming Moana-themed attraction! [Read more…]
Although Mickey’s Toontown was once a destination in both Disney World and Disneyland, it’s now only located in Disneyland, where it’s undergoing a huge transformation.
See ya soon, Toontown!
Toontown, tucked away in the back of Disneyland Park, closed on March 9th, 2022, and Disney announced plans to add new, interactive spaces, as well as Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, which you can also find in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Disney previously said that ToonTown would reopen sometime in early 2023, and now we have a few new looks at Toontown!
IMPORTANT UPDATE: TRON Lightcycle Run will open in Magic Kingdom on April 4, 2023.
Before its opening, Disney is holding Cast Member, DVC, and Annual Passholder previews, as well as a ticketed event for D23 Gold Members. However, Annual Passholder and Disney Vacation Club member previews, AND the D23 TRON events have all REACHED CAPACITY/SOLD OUT.
It feels like it’s been forever that we’ve been waiting for TRON Lightcycle Run to open in Magic Kingdom!
TRON Billboard ©Disney
After being announced back in 2017, TRON Lightcycle Run was scheduled to open with Disney World’s 50th anniversary on October 1st, 2021. However, the ride did not open at that time and we were left to watch the construction progress in Magic Kingdom while we waited for news. Now, Disney has FINALLY announced an opening timeline!
Disney has made a big announcement about a hotel that’s being RE-THEMED!
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Over at Disneyland, Paradise Pier Hotel is being re-themed to be allllll about Pixar! Thus far, Disney has shared that the hotel will be reimagined with a Pixar theme, and the hotel will “weave the artistry of Pixar into its comfortable, contemporary setting.” But now we’ve got details on just what the hotel will be named!
This is the way — if you’re a Star Wars fan, you know that phrase from The Mandalorian on Disney+. You’re also familiar with Din Djarin and his companion, Grogu (aka Baby Yoda).
Grogu
If you’re like us, you’ve been collecting all the Grogu merchandise you can get your hands on — the plushes, the spirit jerseys, the pins, and more! Well, you’ll soon be able to MEET Grogu — and Din — in Disneyland Resort!
We’re bringing ya even more D23 Expo announcements!
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We’ve already discussed park expansions, stores, new movies, and trailers. But now we’re talking about a reimagining of an entire area in Disney California Adventure!
We’re bringing you all of the Disney news live from the 2022 D23 Expo this weekend!
D23 Expo
This weekend has been filled with exciting details and fun nods to Disney World’s past. And, in case you haven’t noticed, Disneyland Resort is getting A LOT of attention. Now, we’re looking to the updates promised to Disney California Adventure — Avenger Campus is getting a new attraction!
Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure Park is about to get more…GREEN!
Groot at Disney California Adventure’s Avengers Campus
During the D23 Expo in Anaheim, California, Disney shared a look at some amazing technology they’ve been working on, new movies, and much more. And during the panel all about the future of the Disney parks, we got to see something (or should we say, someONE) HUGE that’ll be in one of the parks soon!
UPDATE: Happily Ever After will return with new projections down Main Street, U.S.A on April 3, 2023.
Okay, nobody panic, but…ummm…yeah…we’re 🚨 FREAKING OUT over Disney’s HUGE fireworks news! 🚨
Fireworks Time
Magic Kingdom has had its fair share of fireworks shows over the years with some like Wishes and Happily Ever After becoming true fan favorites. Most recently, Happily Ever After was replaced by Disney Enchantment for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary, and a special 50th Anniversary-themed tag was added to the beginning of the show. But now Disney has dropped some HUGE fireworks news.
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