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EPCOT’s brand NEW fireworks show, Harmonious, is set to officially debut on October 1st.
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We’ve already shared some exciting details about the show, a first look at the music in the show, and a way to watch the fireworks from your couch. But, what if you’ll be in EPCOT just a few days before Harmonious’ official opening night? Will you be able to see the new show ahead of its formal debut? We’ve got an update on just that!
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — both the French Quarter and Riverside sides — are set to reopen in just a few weeks!
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter
Reservations for these spots are also already open. Guests staying at Disney World’s resort hotels and Annual Passholders sometimes have the ability to buy some MagicBand designs early or at a special discount. Well, if you’re a huge fan of Disney’s Port Orleans Resort, there’s a new MagicBand design you might just have to check out!
In just a few days, not one, but TWO brand new fireworks shows will debut in Disney World — Harmonious at EPCOT and Disney Enchantment at Magic Kingdom.
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So far, we’ve gotten a peek at the music that’ll be used in these shows, information about showtimes, and details about how you can watch these shows at home. But, now we’ve got even more details to share with you about Harmonious and just what to expect from this new nighttime spectacular!
Disney World is turning 50 years old this year! And in case you haven’t noticed, the whole resort is getting ready to put on a HUGE 50th Anniversary Celebration.
The 50th is almost here!
And there is SO much going on at the parks in anticipation of the big day. We’ve seen golden statues all over the resort, we’ve watched Cinderella Castle get a 50th anniversary update, we noticed a birthday cake and topiary appear at Magic Kingdom, and we’ve seen testing for the upcoming Disney Enchantment fireworks show!
The 50th Anniversary is set to bring all kinds of new things to Disney World.
We’re Going to Disney World!
One of the perks that will be available starting on October 1st is Early Theme Park Entry. This special benefit gives all guests staying at Disney World Resort hotels and select other hotels the chance to enter any Disney World theme park 30 minutes early on any day! As we noted above, this perk was set to begin on October 1st, but it looks like plans have changed.
This is one small step for DFB, and one GIANT leap for DFB-kind. Eh, Neil Armstrong did it better — but you know what we’re getting at!
Space 220 Has Opened!
It’s time to blast-off into a dining experience we’ve been waiting EONS to try (or at least since 2017 when it was first announced). The one, the only, Space 220 has finally opened in EPCOT. We checked out this brand new restaurant recently and ate, well, EVERYTHING!
It’s almost here — Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration kicks off NEXT WEEK!
Happily Ever After
There’s SO much new stuff to look forward to at the parks, including new merchandise, the gold character statues, the opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, and two NEW nighttime fireworks shows! Want to watch Disney Enchantment (Magic Kingdom’s new show) and Harmonious (EPCOT’s new fireworks show), but you won’t be in the Disney theme parks next week? No problem!
For over a year, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted and continues to impact a variety of businesses and individuals around the world.
Magic Kingdom
In the theme park industry, COVID-19 caused massive shutdowns. For several months, many of Disney’s theme parks around the world were closed. We’ve discussed how this impacted the company on various levels during 2020, but now we’ve got more details about just how attendance levels were impacted at all of Disney’s theme parks around the world during 2020.
Looking for BBQ? Loads of Disney merchandise? Cupcakes? Giant cookies? Well, then Disney Springs is the place to go!
Disney Springs
There are a multitude of shops and restaurants you can check out throughout Disney Springs. And now there’s one more shop you can add to your list to check out!
There are lots of things to do on Disney World property, but sometimes you might find yourself looking for a hotel, convenience store, restaurant, or something else near Disney World, but off property. That’s where the Flamingo Crossings shopping center can come in.
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Disney has been working on the planning of the Flamingo Crossings shopping center for quite some time now. The shopping center is located just a few minutes from Disney World property and is already home to some hotels and a new housing area for Disney’s College Program participants. It is also set to feature restaurants, shops, and more that Disney guests can enjoy within a close distance from the parks. Now, more retailers have been announced for this space!
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