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Disney World may be the Most Magical Place on Earth, but sometimes things happen that you might not expect.
Are You a Big Fan of the PeopleMover?
Rides can break down or experience technical issues, sometimes for extended periods of time; you may need to be evacuated off of a ride vehicle; or weather can cause complications. Today, the beloved Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover appeared to be experiencing some issues.
More and more things are returning to Walt Disney World, including runDisney events!
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The Wine and Dine Half Weekend is back this Fall, the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend will take place in January 2022, and the Disney Princess Half Marathon is returning in February of 2022. And a new special event during Princess Half Marathon Weekend will get you ready to start your race day!
There is a lot going on at EPCOT!
Construction Walls in EPCOT
The park is undergoing a huge transformation that includes new restaurants, rides, stores, and attractions. Part of the transformation includes a new nighttime fireworks show called Harmonious. We’ve seen the barges in the World Showcase Lagoon over the past few months and we recently got a first look at the show! And now, we have details about the music for Harmonious!
As we get closer and closer to the start of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, we can’t help but wonder how busy the parks will be. Disney World has steadily increased park capacity following the closures leading up to the 18 month-long festivities, meaning there could be LOTS of fellow travelers looking to take part in the celebration.
The 50th is almost here!
Before we can get to the 50th Anniversary, however, we have to continue on with the month of August! There’s a lot to see and do right now, and if you have a vacation coming up next week, it might be a good idea to catch up on the latest park hours and Disney Park Pass Reservation availability.
There are a wide variety of hotels to pick from when planning your Disney World vacation. There are Disney owned and operated hotels, hotels like the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel that are on property but not run by Disney, off-property hotels, and more.
Swan Reserve
One of the newest hotels that will be coming soon to Disney World is the Walt Disney World Swan Reserve. This is a new hotel located next to the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel and is set to feature some stellar views and more. Previously, the hotel was accepting reservations for dates starting on September 1st, but now things have been a bit delayed.
Space 220 is the EPCOT restaurant that we’ve been waiting for since it was announced in 2017.
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Today Disney announced an opening timeline for the restaurant and gave us a first look inside this unique space-themed restaurant that will take guests 220 miles above EPCOT. We also got some menu details, so let’s discuss!
EPCOT has been undergoing a big transformation over the last couple years!
EPCOT
We’re getting new rides, a new flagship store, a remodel of Club Cool, and new attractions to explore! Part of this transformation includes a new space-themed restaurant called Space 220. We found out earlier this summer that the dining experience is scheduled to open this fall — Disney revealed it is specifically set to open in mid-September — and now we have a first look inside the restaurant!
The 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort is less than 50 days away, and Disney continues to share exciting details!
The 50th is almost here!
Each day they’ve been revealing another of the Fab 50 character statues that will decorate the four parks, and this morning they gave a sneak peek at the celebration’s anthem! Now, we’ve got a new look at the “Beacons of Magic” — the special decorations coming to the four park icons.
Since it was first announced, we’ve been anxiously awaiting the day we could finally dine at Space 220 in EPCOT.
Space 220 Concept Art ©Disney
Space 220 is a new, immersive space-themed restaurant that was announced back in 2017. The restaurant was originally slated to open back in the winter 2019, but after several setbacks, including the loss of its executive chef, the projected opening date was delayed. Following the construction halt during Disney World’s extended closure, we began to wonder when we could finally experience this restaurant — and now we have an answer!
If you’re a Disney history fanatic, then you know that the parks are filled with rich backstories and intriguing details.
There are a lot of things you may not know about EPCOT!
EPCOT is no exception, with a history spanning nearly 4 decades. World Showcase is perhaps the most interesting part of the park, with 11 different countries represented throughout in unique ways. Each pavilion is such a solid interpretation of each country’s culture that it may leave you wondering how Disney pulls it off. But does Disney actually run these pavilions? Who owns the World Showcase pavilions, anyway?
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