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We’ll admit that we were excited about the prospect of the Brightline train that would have connected Orlando Airport to Disney Springs.
©Brightline
This year, though, Disney backed out of the deal that would bring a train to Disney Springs after a considerable change was made to the train’s route that didn’t support a Disney Springs station. However, a Brightline train station is still coming to Orlando International Airport, and we just got a big update about its progress.
Yes, we’re still reeling (and wondering) about the future of Animal Kingdom. Will DinoLand, U.S.A. get an overhaul that will include Zootopia and/or Moana?
Animal Kingdom!
Out of everything we saw mentioned during the Disney Parks panel at D23 Expo, which projects will actually come to life? We don’t have answers for these questions just yet, but we can still visit Animal Kingdom as it is, so we’ve got the latest updates directly from the park!
Right now, EPCOT is undergoing a huge transformation and it’s looking a little different almost every day!
EPCOT
So much is happening right now — we’ve been following the progress of the Journey Into Water — Inspired By Moana attraction and enjoying the ongoing EPCOT Food and Wine Festival. We’ve also been looking forward to celebrating EPCOT’s 40th anniversary! However, we’re still visiting the park every day to see what’s new!
If you haven’t been to Magic Kingdom in a minute, then there’s a lot to catch up on!
Magic Kingdom
The park is decorated for Halloween and is hosting Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party multiple times a week (which has now sold out, by the way!). Because of this, we’ve seen new Halloween merchandise and treats around the park. On top of that, there’s some considerable progress happening with the TRON coaster in Tomorrowland (we just found out that it opens in the spring!). But besides those things, there are some smaller merchandise and construction updates you might’ve missed, and we’ve rounded them all up for you. This is what’s new in Magic Kingdom!
Although Mickey’s Toontown was once a destination in both Disney World and Disneyland, it’s now only located in Disneyland, where it’s undergoing a huge transformation.
See ya soon, Toontown!
Toontown, tucked away in the back of Disneyland Park, closed on March 9th, 2022, and Disney announced plans to add new, interactive spaces, as well as Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, which you can also find in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Disney previously said that ToonTown would reopen sometime in early 2023, and now we have a few new looks at Toontown!
IMPORTANT UPDATE: TRON Lightcycle Run will open in Magic Kingdom on April 4, 2023.
Before its opening, Disney is holding Cast Member, DVC, and Annual Passholder previews, as well as a ticketed event for D23 Gold Members. However, Annual Passholder and Disney Vacation Club member previews, AND the D23 TRON events have all REACHED CAPACITY/SOLD OUT.
It feels like it’s been forever that we’ve been waiting for TRON Lightcycle Run to open in Magic Kingdom!
TRON Billboard ©Disney
After being announced back in 2017, TRON Lightcycle Run was scheduled to open with Disney World’s 50th anniversary on October 1st, 2021. However, the ride did not open at that time and we were left to watch the construction progress in Magic Kingdom while we waited for news. Now, Disney has FINALLY announced an opening timeline!
Things are changing at Disney World, and that’s starting with a few major construction projects happening currently.
EPCOT entrance
We’ve got the TRON coaster construction in progress at Magic Kingdom, and additions being made to the Polynesian Village Resort, as well as new restaurants coming to the BoardWalk and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. But perhaps the biggest undertaking of them all is the transformation of EPCOT, and today we’re taking a closer look at the construction progress over there — and more specifically, the progress on Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana.
If you want to know EVERYTHING that’s happening in Disney World, you’ve come to the right place.
Magic Kingdom
Disney World has been busy with the Halloween season, Disney+ Day, and even some unexpected surprises, and now we have the most recent updates straight from Magic Kingdom. Let’s go over what’s new at Magic Kingdom!
There is a lot going on with Disney World resorts right now.
Polynesian Village Resort
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn is getting some major changes (and a new restaurant JUST opened there), Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa just got a brand new DVC building, and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has demolished the old Spirit of Aloha building and is working on some new DVC villas in that space. So let’s take a look at the DVC villas progress at the Polynesian!
Possibly the most underrated theme park in Disney World is Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Exciting thrill rides, animal exhibits, Broadway-style shows, and Cheeseburger Pods — what’s not to love??
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
If you’re also a fan of this amazing park, come along with us to check out what’s NEW here since we last visited. Get ready for returning character meet-and-greets, a hiding dinosaur, and shocking holiday weekend crowds — time to dive in! [Read more…]
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