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While we’ve been busy covering all the amazing news about the new Star Wars hotel, running all over EPCOT eating everything at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival and checking out all the cool new Jungle Cruise snacks, we’ve also been visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios to see what’s new since the last time we were there.
Getting set for a Halloweentime Disney trip?
Who’s ready for Halloween?
That’s so exciting! You’ve probably got planning on the mind what with all the dining reservations, Disney Park Pass reservations, and must-dos to think about. Well, we’ve got some more info to help make sure you’re prepped! Disney just released park hours through October 16th!
Disney World has brought back the requirement for guests to wear masks at all indoor locations.
Hollywood Studios Face Masks Sign
This includes inside stores, ride queues, indoor attractions, restaurants, and transportation. But there are some attractions that guests will need to wear masks on that you might not be expecting!
Disney World has been updating its policies as the situation with COVID-19 continues to develop.
Masks are back inside stores
Recently, the Orange County, Florida mayor recommended that individuals wear masks indoors again, and noted that the county is in “crisis mode” due to the COVID-19 situation there. Soon after, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also updated their guidance and are now recommending that vaccinated individuals wear masks in indoor, public locations in certain areas and Disney World responded by requiring masks indoors once again. Now, the way you eat in Disney World has changed.
Who doesn’t love Minnie ears? Especially brand NEW Minnie ears!
So many options!!
We’ve been seeing a lot of Minnie ears around the World Showcase in EPCOT, like these from Mexico, and these ears from France, and now we spotted some brand new ears in another country!
Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is opening in EPCOT on October 1st for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration!
Something exciting is coming to the France Pavilion!
We can’t wait to see the little mouse’s new ride soon! But there are some people who will get to see the new ride even before it opens this October!
Trader Sam’s is back in Disneyland AND Disney World!
Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar
Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar reopened at the Disneyland Hotel on July 2nd, and Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto and Tiki Terrace surprised guests by reopening with Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Also, the new Jungle Cruise movie just had its world premiere in Disneyland with an epic red carpet event, but now there are NEW Jungle Cruise souvenirs at Trader Sam’s that you’ve gotta see!
We found out recently that Scarlett Johansson is suing Disney over Marvel’s Black Widow being released on Disney+ at the same time as it was released in theaters.
Black Widow
The actress is claiming breach of contract in her lawsuit, saying that Disney’s Marvel Entertainment guaranteed her an exclusively theatrical release of the film. The lawsuit claims that due to her salary being based in large part on the box-office performance of the film, Johansson will lose out on $50 million. After the news broke yesterday, Disney reportedly released a statement as a response to the lawsuit. Now, Johansson’s agency is coming to her defense.
It’s summertime in Disney World and you know what that means!
EPCOT
We’re talking sun, heat, storms — the usual for an Orlando summer. If you’re headed to Disney World soon, you’ll want to keep an eye on that weather for when it comes to packing your bags. So, let’s take a look at the forecast for next week in Disney World!
“it’s a small world” doubles as a classic Disney Parks ride AND a song that gets stuck in your head.
“it’s a small world” in Disney World
The ride recently closed for a brief refurbishment and today at Magic Kingdom we noticed that the iconic ride has received a pretty big change, so let’s take a look!
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