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Disney World isn’t the only Disney park going through some major updates.
World of Frozen Hong Kong ©Disney
Disneyland in Anaheim is getting a revamped ToonTown (and just got a new ride, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway). At the 2022 D23 Expo, we learned more about new lands coming to other Disney Parks, including a brand new Frozen-themed land at Hong Kong Disneyland. Now, Disney has revealed what that World of Frozen will look like.
A lot of things have been changing around Disney World lately.
BoardWalk
We’ve seen things reopening, like restaurants, returning, like popular shows, and even some new stuff, like a new ride! We learned earlier this year that some MAJOR changes would be coming to Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, like the new deli that has already opened, and a new look for the lobby. There is also a new restaurant on the way — The Cake Bake Shop! And, we just got a first look at some concept art.
Coco, Encanto, the Disney Villians, Moana, and Zootopia — all of these Disney movies or characters have been TEASED for expanded/re-themed areas in the Disney Parks as a reveal of some of Disney’s “Blue Sky” ideas. But what really are Blue Sky ideas and how often do they turn into reality?
A Lot More Could Be Coming to the Parks
Today we’re taking a little look at the Imagineering process, what “Blue Sky” ideas are, and just what the future could really hold for the Disney parks.
You may have seen the concept art for the NEW Moana attraction coming to EPCOT a thousand times, but have you REALLY looked at it?!
Concept Art
We’ve watched the construction progress on this attraction and shared all the latest details with you, but today we’re doing a DEEP DIVE into the concept art to see what secrets may be hidden within!
In case you missed the HUGE news, the Splash Mountain rides in Disney World and Disneyland are going to be re-themed, with a story inspired by Disney’s The Princess and the Frog. The rides will be called Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, and they’ll have songs and characters from the movie.
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We previously saw some concept art for the re-theme, including part of the grand finale that will play at the end of the ride. But now Disney has shared even MORE details about the inspiration for the ride. Check them out here! [Read more…]
We’ve gotten some BIG news about an upcoming Disney ride change!
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We’ve known for a while that Splash Mountain in Disneyland and Magic Kingdom is set to be rethemed to a Princess and the Frog attraction, but a few days ago, Disney finally revealed the name and opening timeline for the rethemed attraction. We’ll be gearing up to ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in late 2024, but now, we’ve got more information about one specific detail of the ride…Princess Tiana herself!
Have you ever imagined what it might be like to live in a Disney community?
Main Street, U.S.A.
Disney has! That’s why it recently announced the Storyliving by Disney project, which is a project that will build Disney residential communities across the country. One of the first is a luxurious community called Cotino in California’s Coachella Valley, which the company broke ground on back in April. Now, Disney has shared some concept art designs of what the houses in Cotino might look like.
Pixar has made and released over 2 dozen movies since they kicked off with Toy Story in 1995, and we’re sure you have a favorite!
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From Monsters, Inc. to Turning Red to The Incredibles, there are so many to choose from, and while we probably can’t all agree on which movie is the best, we can most likely agree that it’s exciting to get NEW Pixar films! And, guess what? We have details on the NEW Pixar movie coming next year!
UPDATED: June 12, 2024
The EPCOT Transformation at Disney World officially reached completion at long last on June 10th, 2024, with the opening of CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza!
Spaceship Earth welcomes you to EPCOT… and to World Celebration!
One of the many big additions to the front of the park as part of the transformation is the new Moana-inspired attraction in the World Nature neighborhood of EPCOT, and here we are taking a look at everything new in World Celebration!
Even if you’ve never been on a Disney Cruise, chances are you’ve been hearing a lot about the Disney Wish.
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The newest ship in Disney’s fleet will have some amazing NEW features, including Disney’s first attraction at sea, a Frozen dining experience, a Marvel dining experience, a Star Wars-themed lounge, and more! It will also have a brand new stage adaptation of The Little Mermaid — and Disney just released a first look at the show!
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