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Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
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And, we’ve got plenty of updates to share with you! So, what are you waiting for? Let’s dive right on in!
LOTS of things are changing in Disney World. If you’re a big fan of Disney’s pre-shows, then you’ll be thrilled to know that quite a few pre-shows have reopened including the ones at Haunted Mansion, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, and DINOSAUR.
Test Track
It seems like each time we’re in the parks, something else has reopened or changed! And today was no different! Today, we stopped by Test Track and noticed that 2 big things have changed at this attraction.
Now that Disneyland Paris has finally reopened to guests, we’ve been counting down the days until the NEW Hotel New York would finally make its debut too!
Disney’s Hotel New York — The Art of Marvel ©Disney
But, the wait is finally over for the latest Marvel-inspired resort!
As things slowly, but surely have started to return to normal in Disney World, attractions have started to drift back to the way they used to be prior to the closures. And, that means pre-shows are being reinstated after being closed as a previous health and safety measure.
Rise of the Resistance pre-show
We’ve been able to see the opening scenes again at spots like the Haunted Mansion, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Tower of Terror, and Dinosaur, among others. Now another pre-show is back and we had to give you all the details!
Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World not only has great rides, but it also has great merch!
Tatooine Traders!
While there are many Disney collectibles to choose from, shoulder plushes have been pretty popular lately! We’ve seen Orange Bird, Remy, Forky, and others, but today we spotted the return of a beloved Star Wars shoulder plush!
As the global pandemic continues in Japan, health and safety measures are in place to help control the spread of COVID-19.
Tokyo Disney Resort’s Grand Reopening Last Year ©Disney
Coinciding with the extension of these regulations, Tokyo Disney Resort has announced an extension of its own health and safety measures.
We’re halfway through 2021 already, and there are still plenty of projects that Disney’s been quiet talking about. And, one of the most anticipated restaurants that hasn’t received too many updates since its announcement is Roundup Rodeo BBQ.
Rodeo Roundup BBQ ©Disney
Honestly, some people may have even forgotten it was happening, considering the lack of details compared to other upcoming Disney World attractions, experiences, and more! But, don’t worry — we’re breaking down everything you need to know about the Roundup Rodeo BBQ before its debut in Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
Since 1987, Disney Store locations have been a way for everyone to find Disney memorabilia and merch at their local mall or shopping center! For many people, the Disney Store is a piece of childhood nostalgia!
The Disney Store in Glendale, CA ©shopDisney
However, with the rise of online shopping and the decline of shopping malls, Disney’s storefronts have faced hard times. Disney announced that 20% of their stores would close as the company focuses on E-commerce, and the Disney Store closures have already begun. Now, Disney has announced the closure of yet another location.
Disney World has TONS of restaurants, but sometimes, we want to venture off-property for some eats!
Let’s Go!
We’ve been closely following the construction on Portillo’s, which opened TODAY near Disney World. This rock ‘n’ roll-themed diner encountered quite a few delays in its opening, and we sure are excited to finally be onsite for our fix of Chicago-style food.
It seems like Disney World is undergoing constant changes these days.
Cinderella Castle
Today, the mask requirement ended in most circumstances for fully vaccinated guests, and we got news that fireworks are returning to the parks SOON. But as safety policies continue to shift, we’ve noticed an important change on the Disney World website.
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