Want to know ALL the latest Disney news? Want to make sure you’re up to date on the newest information ahead of your trip? Or, just missing the magic and wanting to see what’s going on in the Disney parks? You’re in the right place!

Each week we take a look at the biggest Disney news and share the most important updates with you. This week we’ve got tasty EPCOT International Festival of the Arts updates, lots of updates from Disneyland, and more. Let’s get started!

1 — BIG Festival of the Arts News!

This week was a big one when it comes to the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts! The Festival will be available from January 14th, 2022 through February 21st, 2022, and Disney is getting ready to celebrate.

First up, we got the FULL LIST of food booths that will be available at the festival.

There are a few returning favorites, like The Deconstructed Dish, Goshiki, L’Art de la Cuisine Francaise, and Pop Eats! There will also be some brand NEW booths (or booths that we’ve seen at past festivals that are new to the Festival of the Arts) like The Craftsman’s Courtyard and Deco Delights.

Click here to see the FULL LIST of food booths coming to the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Arts!

But wait, there’s more! We also got some other exciting updates about the Festival of the Arts. Disney has revealed what will be on the menu for the Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine (and if you complete it, you’ll be able to get a FREE dessert).

Pricing and other details have also been announced for the Disney on Broadway concert series dining packages!

Disney also confirmed that a number of things will be available at the Festival of the Arts this year. They shared a full list of the photo ops, information about the returning Animation Academy, and more. We also got a peek at some new Orange Bird artwork that will be available during the Festival and information about 4 special days when you might want to visit.

Click here to see 12 things that are CONFIRMED to return to the Festival of the Arts this year!

2 — Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Updates

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser (a.k.a. Star Wars hotel) fans, we got some updates for you this week too! Earlier this week, Disney shared a first look at one of the NEW characters that will be on the Halcyon when you board for your 2-night adventure.

We also got an INCOMING TRANSMISSION from the hotel!

Click here to check out the welcome message from the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser.

Click here to see how to win a free Disney World vacation and Star Wars Hotel stay!

3 — Walt Disney World Railroad & Parking Tram News

This week we also got a few updates on some Disney transportation. First up, we learned that the Walt Disney World Railroad will begin testing soon! 

While it won’t be available for fans to ride just yet, you might just hear a few noises coming from the train areas during upcoming vacations.

Click here to see more about the railroad update!

This week we also spotted some parking trams on the move in Disney World!

Parking trams are set to return to the Magic Kingdom parking lot later in December, and return to the other Disney World parking lots throughout 2022.

Click here to see a VIDEO of the parking tram in action!

4 — One-Night Stays are Available in Disney World’s Hotels Again

Earlier this year, one-night stays at Disney World’s hotels became unavailable to book. If you were hoping to plan a super quick visit to the Most Magical Place on Earth, that could have seriously interrupted your plans.

But, now guests can book one-night stays at Disney World hotels once more! So if you’re hoping to plan a short vacation, be sure to look and see what hotel rooms are now available for you to snatch up.

Click here to see more about the return of one-night stays!

5 — New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Disney World

While we had already shared a look at the park hours and other events going on during New Year’s Eve in Disney World, this week we got a FIREWORKS update! Disney has now shared that New Year’s Eve fireworks will be available in both Magic Kingdom and EPCOT and has announced when those fireworks will begin.

Though Disney’s Hollywood Studios is set to be open until midnight, fireworks information has not yet been shared for that park. We’ll be on the lookout for more updates.

Click here to see more about the New Year’s Eve fireworks in Disney World!

6 — Disney Genie+, Entertainment, and Special Event News For Disneyland

This week has been a pretty big one when it comes to news for Disneyland. First, earlier this week Disney announced that various Disneyland After Dark events will be returning for 2022, including Sweethearts’ Nite, Villains Nite, and Star Wars night!

Tickets for the Sweethearts’ Nite have already gone on sale, and tickets for the other events will be going on sale soon.

Click here to learn more about the return of these events!

At Disneyland, guests can also now virtually pre-register for the Disability Access Service, and there are more updates coming to DAS soon.

This week, Disney Genie+ also debuted in Disneyland! It got off to a bit of a rocky start, but it is now available for guests to use.

Check out some important Genie+ updates about Disneyland below:

• See the prices for the pay-per-ride options at Disneyland
• Check out why it could cost a family of 4 $80(!!) to ride Rise of the Resistance in Disneyland
• Learn the differences between Disney World and Disneyland when it comes to Disney Genie+

Click here to see EVERYTHING you need to know about Genie+

This week we also learned that a piece of Walt Disney’s childhood will be part of the Toontown transformation set to take place in Disneyland.

And we got updates about some returning entertainment. 

In 2022, 6 different entertainment options will return to Disneyland, including the Main Street Electrical Parade and the Disneyland Forever fireworks show!

Click here to see the full list of entertainment that will be returning to Disneyland in 2022!

7 — A COVID-19 Update

To ensure that we are equipping you, our readers, with all the information you need, we’ve continued to look out for updates on travel, safety, and COVID-related news that could impact a Disney Parks visit. This week, we shared that the first cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant have been found in Florida, one of which was in Tampa Bay.

We’ll continue to be on the lookout for more COVID-19 updates and share those with you.

The Omicron COVID-19 variant and Walt Disney World — Click here to see what you need to know.

More stories were also shared this week, check out some of them below:

• Kenda Scott is opening a new store in Disney World
• Magic Kingdom’s refurbished Baby Care Center has reopened (and is has some seriously AWESOME theming)
• Disney World made the holiday souvenir of our DREAMS
• Get a behind-the-scenes look at the new Walt Disney statue coming to EPCOT
• McDonald’s has launched new Encanto-themed Happy Meals

• Find out how you could ride Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure AFTER EPCOT closes
• Splash Mountain will close for a brief refurbishment soon in Disney World, and so will Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
• We tried coconut-lime DOLE Whip and it was…interesting
• There has been an important DVC change when it comes to booking travel beyond the Disney resorts

• A state of emergency was declared in Hawaii, where Disney’s Aulani Resort is located
• There’s a bizarre way to have a private fireworks party in Disney World
• Registration is now open for runDisney’s 2022 Springtime Surprise Weekend

And that’s it for the news this week. Be sure to check back with us for more updates!

A White House COVID-19 Report Has Listed Orange County, FL (Where Part of Disney World is Located) as a “Rapid Riser” — Click Here to See More

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