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It’s been a wild time in Disney World!
Tree of Life in Animal Kingdom
Splash Mountain just permanently closed, fireworks shows are returning to Disney World soon, the 100th anniversary is about to begin, and so much more. There’s a lot of excitement going on with these announcements at Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, but what’s happening over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom? Let’s find out!
It’s hard to believe that the 100th anniversary celebrations are about to kick off in Disneyland!
100th anniversary banners at Disneyland
We’ve already seen some themed treats and festive decor around the parks, but the celebrations officially start on January 27th, 2023. Two new nighttime spectaculars will debut, a brand new ride is opening in Toontown, and MagicBand+ will get interactive features around the park! If you want to celebrate with some new 100th anniversary merchandise as well, listen up!
It’s an exciting time to visit Disneyland!
Disneyland
The 100th anniversary celebrations are getting ready to kick off in the parks, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway is about to open, the Lunar New Year festival has started in Disney California Adventure, and so much more. We’ve been making our way around the resort trying new eats and exploring new merchandise — let’s see everything new at Disneyland Resort!
It’s not often that rides close in Disney World, but today, a popular Magic Kingdom attraction is permanently closing.
SO many people today
Splash Mountain is closing to become Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, a new ride based on Disney’s The Princess and the Frog film. We saw some massive crowds at the ride earlier this weekend and we’ve been in Magic Kingdom today monitoring the crowds — so what are the wait times like for Splash Mountain on its closing day?
Today, something very rare is happening in Disney World — a ride is permanently closing.
Splash Mountain
Splash Mountain has been in Magic Kingdom for years now, but it will be closing down to make way for a brand new attraction — Tiana’a Bayou Adventure. Although the ride itself will be similar to Splash Mountain, the storyline will pick up where The Princess and the Frog movie left off. The new ride isn’t set to open until late 2024, so let’s see what the crowds are like with guests trying to get one last ride on Splash Mountain!
We’ve officially entered a slower season in Disney World, but it doesn’t always feel like it!
TRON Construction
Although this time of year is typically not as busy as the holidays or spring break time, there are plenty of things happening in the parks to draw people in. The Festival of the Arts is happening over in EPCOT right now, a popular Princess meet and greet is reopening, TRON Lightcycle / Run is getting closer to its opening (which means previews are coming soon), and so much more. So how is all of this impacting the wait times?
It’s been a busy week at the Disney parks!
Magic Kingdom Crowds
Goodbye Splash Mountain, it’s time to make way for Tiana, more character meet-and-greets are back in Magic Kingdom, we have some FUN Encanto news and did we just find one of the BEST sandwiches in Disney World?
Are you ready for the new season of The Mandalorian?
Mandalorian
The Star Wars show called The Mandalorian took the world by storm when it debuted on Disney+. Grogu (also known as Baby Yoda) has been ALL over merchandise since the show debuted and you can actually meet the iconic duo in a Disney park now! But we’re gearing up for the third season of the show with a new trailer released by Disney!
If you’re a Disney fan, there’s a chance you own a lot of Disney merchandise!
Lots of 100th merchandise!
Whether that be cute Disney sweatshirts, Loungefly backpacks, 50th or 100th anniversary collectibles, or Minnie ears, there’s something for everyone. So that’s why we want to alert you that one of the biggest Disney sales of the year is almost over!
Can you believe the 50th anniversary is almost OVER in Disney World?!
50th Anniversary
We’ve been celebrating in the parks since 2021 with special decor, new fireworks shows, tons of themed treats, and festive merchandise. However, the 50th anniversary officially comes to an end this March, and Disney is celebrating its farewell with a new collection!
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