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An iconic Disney World attraction is closing soon in Magic Kingdom!
Magic Kingdom
Don’t worry though, it will only be for a few months. And, now we officially have the reopening date.
If you are dreaming of spending the holidays at Disney World, there is a hotel discount that you need to know about!
Grand Floridian Lobby at Christmastime
The holidays at Disney World are a special time. From the fall festivities including Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, to the winter festivites including EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, Disney Jollywood Nights, and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, there is so much to discover and explore.
There are lots of exciting things happening in Disney World in October.
EPCOT
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party has been going on since August, but the Halloween energy around the parks during the day really ramps up during October. But there’s a completely different reason we’re so nervous about October 16th in EPCOT.
Well, you can say that in 2023 a LOT has been going on with The Walt Disney Company and not all of it has been good.
Cinderella Castle
We’ve seen incredibly long lines, shut-down rides, and unpredictable weather, and those are just some of the things at Disney World, not to mention the larger company. For instance, Disney has had some pretty major project flops this year when thinking about their movies and series. So, let’s go over what’s not been going right for Disney this year.
Get your sea legs under you — we plan to set sail in just over a year!
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The Disney Treasure is the newest addition to the Disney Cruise Line and is scheduled to set sail in December 2024. The voyage is described as a cruise “where the spirit of adventure meets the daring tales of classic Disney films and Disney park attractions,” per Disney.
Sailing for seven-night cruises, the ship will travel through eastern and western parts of the Caribbean while providing guests with special Disney perks, such as character dining, special attractions, and Disney entertainment. Early this month Disney provided us with an October 2023 update that gets us even more excited for the Disney Treasure launch!
This Halloween season, if you’re in the mood for more treats than tricks, shopDisney has you covered.
Mickey pumpkin in Disneyland
For all 31 days of October, shopDisney is getting into the trick-or-treat festivities by giving us plenty of treats in the form of 31 unique deals. Even though Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is officially sold out, you can still get in on the Halloween fun by treating yourself to some great Disney merch at a discounted price! [Read more…]
Halloween is in full swing in the Disney parks.
Halloween in Magic Kingdom
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is happening over at Disney World and Oogie Boogie Bash over in Disneyland. If you’re at home though, you can join in on the Halloween fun by checking out some of the merchandise online. If you’ve been waiting for this one popular souvenir to come back in stock, we’ve got good news!
It’s no secret that we love Disney merchandise.
Disney Plushes
We keep you updated on all the latest new items we see because we know there’s never a wrong time to shop online, or at least check out new items Disney releases. However, October 2nd is going to be a BIG day on shopDisney — here are all the different merchandise collections that will be released!
EPCOT has seen some major changes in the past few years, and even more are on the way!
EPCOT
The park is undergoing a massive transformation that’s set to be complete later this year, but already in 2023 there have been some new additions. The Figment meet and greet opened up, along with a few updated snack stands. But one big thing that came to EPCOT this year? A brand-new restaurant!
Disney World is changing significantly in the coming months!
Animal Kingdom
Updates are coming to the hotels and to EPCOT later this year, and of course, we’ll be celebrating Halloween and then the holiday season in the next few months. So if you’re traveling in October…what new things can you expect to find in Disney World? We’ve got the list!
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