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Wow! It’s wild to think about but Disney World’s 50th Anniversary is THIS YEAR.
Walt Disney World Gateway
In preparation for the big occasion, Disney has given Cinderella Castle a new look and is working on new attractions and restaurants for the parks. Another area that’s getting some TLC is the Walt Disney World entrance signs around the resort! Today, work on another one of the entrances got underway.
Last year, Disney announced that an M&M’s Store would be coming to Disney Springs.
©Disney
Um, yay! We’ll hardly ever say no to more candy options. Though the opening was delayed during the park closures, the store is expected to open this year. Now, after receiving a fresh layer of paint, the store got a pretty BIG addition.
Listen, it’s no secret that we tend to listen to our sweet tooth.
M&M’s Store
Well, we’ve been hearing the call of the upcoming M&M’s Store since it was announced last year. Despite a delay in the opening, construction has moved forward. Today, the store has a whole new look!
There’s quite a bit of construction happening in Disney World right now!
Disney World Gateway
And that includes several projects in Magic Kingdom! From the completely drained Rivers of America to construction on the new TRON Lightcycle Run, things are moving right along ahead of the park’s 50th anniversary in 2021.
Gideon’s Bakehouse is getting ready to open its Disney Springs location and WE. CANNOT. WAIT.
Triple Chocolate Cookie from Gideon’s Bakehouse — East End Market Location
We’ve already sampled SO many delicious cookies from their exiting Orlando location, heard about some of the unique items that will be featured in the new store, tried out their hot cookie hour at their East End Market spot, and even got some awesome stories in an exclusive interview with the cookie master himself — Steve Lewis, the owner of Gideon’s Bakehouse. BUT, today we spotted a new development over at Gideon’s Disney Springs location!
There are lots of new attractions and areas being worked on right now all throughout the Disney theme parks, including Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and TRON Lightcycle Run.
Tron Lightcycle Vehicle Photo Op
In September, Imagineers reached a major milestone in the TRON construction with the installation of the first piece of the incredibly canopy that will surround part of the attraction’s outside route. As we passed by the attraction today, we could see that even more of this stunning canopy is going up and we couldn’t be more excited!!
There are SO many ways Disney is planning to “take us to space” in the near future.
©Disney via IAAPA Expo 2020 Presentation
For one, Space 220 will be opening (someday) in EPCOT so that guests can dine in space (although it’s been delayed several times so we’re really questioning if we made it all up at this point). Plus, the Galactic Starcruiser (the Star Wars Hotel), will transport guests INTO the Star Wars universe like never before!
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is undergoing major refurbishments with a newly reimagined entryway and Moana-inspired guest rooms.
Polynesian Construction
We’ve been keeping tabs on all the refurbishment and construction updates around the resort to see how it’s impacting guest experiences. We’re back today to give you a quick low-down on its progress!
From Star Wars hotels to Ratatouille rides, there are a LOT of new things to be excited about at Disney World these days!Â
TRON Coaster at Magic Kingdom
When it comes to attractions we CAN’T wait for, we’ve been eagerly following the construction progress of a particular thrill ride at Magic Kingdom, and thanks to the latest construction update, that anticipation is only growing!Â
We’re taking a cruise in the Skyliner today for one reason and one reason only.
France Pavilion
Nope, it’s not to experience this very fun mode of transportation (although that is a plus). We’re hoping to get a glimpse of the progress over at EPCOT’s France Pavilion expansion! Let’s take a look!
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