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Something a little sad is happening in Disney World.
Spaceship Earth in EPCOT
The 50th Anniversary Celebration is finally coming to an end. We’ve already seen a lot of the 50th decor disappearing from the parks, and we’re wondering what’s going to happen to Cinderella Castle once it’s over. We’re also mourning the loss of some of the best 50th anniversary snacks. But change is what Disney World is all about, and a NEW change has signaled that this party is officially over.
Something BIG is happening in Disneyland.
Donald’s digs in Toontown
Although Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway opened a little while ago in Toontown, the rest of Toontown has been closed as it gets reimagined. We’ve already seen one of its new stores, plus we’ve got a first look at eats for its new dining spots. We’ve even had a chance to get a first look at the land ahead of its reopening. Now, though, there’s ANOTHER big Toontown update you need to know about.
There’s something FREE that you can pick up to celebrate Disney’s 100th Anniversary!
100th Anniversary Sleeping Beauty Castle
The Disney100 Celebration (honoring 100 years of the Walt Disney Company) kicked off in Disneyland on January 27th with new decorations, specialty snacks, popcorn buckets, merchandise, new nighttime shows, and SO much more. But if you don’t want to spend a dime on your 100th Anniversary souvenir, we’ve got just the thing for you.
Can you believe it’s already that time of year? It’s Festival of the Arts time!
2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
The 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts runs from January 13th through February 20th and there are a lot of exciting things in store! We’ve already gotten a sneak peek at the menu items (the new and returning eats!), the full lineup of Disney of Broadway performances, details on dining packages, and a look at the Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine. To help you find your way around the festival, we’ve created a DFB-exclusive map for ya!
EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays is finally HERE and we’re so ready to check out all of the exciting things happening in the park for the celebrations.
2022 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays!
From entertainment like the Candlelight Processional to all of the festive food, there’s a lot to do in EPCOT for the festival. We’re in the park checking everything out, including where to FIND all of the festivities! Luckily, there’s something that can help you out — this year’s festival passport! Let’s check it out.
Did you know that there are FREE souvenirs in Disney World?!
Birthday pin
Yes, some things really are free including birthday and celebration buttons. But one free souvenir that people often overlook is the park map! The maps are a great keepsake to remember your trip by and they are completely free. It’s also fun to collect them each time you go because they are constantly changing! And recently, we spotted a new park map at Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
It’s a BIG day for EPCOT: the park is celebrating its 40th anniversary!
Happy birthday, EPCOT!
We’re there celebrating right alongside it, checking out some special anniversary snacks, buying some 40th anniversary merchandise, and checking out the crowds. However, we were greeted this morning with ANOTHER special item — and this one was 100% free — a commemorative EPCOT 40th anniversary map!
Things are constantly changing in Disney World! Just over the past two years, we’ve seen A LOT of changes, including a huge ongoing EPCOT transformation that has already seen the opening of two new rides (Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind)!
Cinderella Castle
We’ve also seen a lot of things returning, including fireworks, parades, and traditional character meet and greets. Now, a new park map of Magic Kingdom has made note of some more upcoming changes!
We’ve seen a LOT of changes over the past few years in Disney World, and we’re STILL seeing a lot of changes.
Tree of Life
EPCOT is still undergoing its massive transformation (we’re still waiting to see the new Moana water attraction!). The Spirit of Aloha show at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has been demolished to make way for new Disney Vacation Club rooms. The Finding Nemo show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom recently reopened as a new UPDATED show. Now, that show takes center stage on Animal Kingdom’s NEW map!
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is set to open on March 1st, 2022!
Captain’s Table at Galactic Starcruiser ©Disney
If you don’t know, this is the Star Wars hotel that will be at Walt Disney World. It should be completely immersive to where it feels like you’re actually on a ship flying through space, complete with characters, special food, and even lightsaber training. Basically, it’s a Star Wars’ fans DREAM. We’ve seen a lot about the Starcruiser, but still don’t really know what the layout of the ship is like, until NOW!
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