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The D23 Expo has been packed with new announcements about films, lands, and more. And during the Parks Panel, something exciting was announced for EPCOT — take a look!
Welcome, foolish mortals.
The Haunted Mansion
It doesn’t matter which Disney Park you go to — Disney World OR Disneyland — those three words probably bring back some iconic memories of the Haunted Mansion. But those Haunted Mansions are not the same. Only one of those has the iconic Hatbox Ghost figure, but look alive…because that’s ALL about to change!
Disney recently unveiled their newest cruise ship, the Disney Wish. This ship is home to new entertainment, lots of restaurants, and some very fancy guest rooms. But did you know that the Disney Wish is just 1 of 3 new ships that Disney has planned?
The Stage in the Grand Hall
There are going to be 2 more Disney cruise ships, which will be sister ships to the Disney Wish. And now we know more about one of those ships! [Read more…]
Ever since Disney announced that Splash Mountain at both Disney World and Disneyland would be replaced by a Princess and the Frog-themed ride, details have been pretty scarce.
So cool!
We know that the ride will be opening in 2024 and will be called Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, we also got a look at what Tiana herself will look like during the ride along with some other concept art, and a first look at the ride, but now we have more information about the re-theme and a more specific opening timeline.
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!
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