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We’re back with another installment of what’s new at Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
Hollywood Studios
This week brought Hollywood Studios new 50th Anniversary banners, the return of finger scanning, some new merchandise, and more. Let’s get into it!
Disneyland’s new Magic Key program has only been around for one week, and we’re already seeing some neat Magic Key-exclusive offerings pop up around the parks.
Disneyland
From merchandise to photo ops, there are lots of ways Magic Key holders can take advantage of this new “Annual Pass” system, including a brand new, limited-time lounge that just opened up in Tomorrowland!
Yes, we haven’t technically made it to Halloween yet, but it’s hard not to start thinking forward to holidays, especially now that we know a little bit about the upcoming Festival of the Holidays and Disney’s Very Merriest After Hours!
Festival of the Holidays is returning!
And we’ve already seen Disney drop a TON of ornaments online, so we’re just waiting to see what other awesome holiday merchandise is on its way. And we’ve now got even more to share with you!
August marks that transition point in the year where everyone heads back to school, summer is over, and we get back into a routine. In Walt Disney World, August was a busy month! We learned a TON of new information (some good, some bad), and got one step closer to the big 50th Anniversary Celebration.
Autumn in Walt Disney World
While we prepare for what’s to come, let’s look back at some of the biggest things we found out about Walt Disney World in August.
The Polite Pig in Disney Springs is home to lots of tasty barbecue items.
The Polite Pig at Disney Springs!
From Chef’s specials like the Pork Burnt Ends to a variety of limited-time items, and (of course) some yummy year-round selections, there’s quite a lot to choose from at this spot. But, the Polite Pig is not just home to some delicious barbecue, it also has a good selection of drinks and cocktails. And recently the restaurant revealed a NEW cocktail that has the potential to kick things up!
You know what they say — it’s 5 ‘o clock somewhere.
Time to order up some drinks at Bar Riva
And there are lots of boozy options in Disney World. We’ve had everything from a Watermelon Margarita to a secret drink at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to a boozy Creamsicle Cocktail.
We’ve been reporting on the low crowds at Disney World recently, which has led to some shockingly low ride wait times.
Low crowds
But, it seems Disney World is not the only place experiencing low crowds, as air travel in the United States seems to also now be seeing a decrease in travelers.
COVID-19 cases are rising across the country.
Mask signage
And with many kids returning to school and the fact that there still isn’t a vaccine available for kids under 12 years old, the CDC is concerned about travel this Labor Day weekend. They’ve recommended that unvaccinated people not travel at all, and vaccinated people should consider the risks before doing so.
We just learned that holiday celebrations WILL be returning to Disneyland Resort this year!
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There will be special parades, fireworks, costumes, merchandise, food, and MORE from November 12th, 2021 through January 9th, 2022! We’re so excited to check everything out, and we have news about a returning favorite you’re going to want to hear about!
The holiday season is quickly approaching, and we just found out some exciting news!
Christmas Decorations
Holiday celebrations will be returning to Disneyland Resort this year!! Starting November 12th, you can deck the halls all around Disneyland, and the festivities will last until January 9th, 2022! There will be themed food, merchandise, and decorations. But, what we’re here to talk about is all the entertainment returning for the holidays!
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