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Even though Disney World reopened a while ago, it’s taken some time for every experience to return.
Fantasmic billboard in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Disney just announced that Fantasmic! will FINALLY be returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on November 3rd, but they kept us in the dark about show times. All that has changed, though, because now we officially know exactly when we can see Fantasmic! once again.
Going to Disney World is SO much more than just visiting the theme parks.
Drawn to Life Presented by Cirque du Soleil & Disney
There is so much to do, even OUTSIDE the parks, including miniature golf, nightclubs, fun bars and lounges, and shopping in Disney Springs. There’s also a fantastic show you can see in Disney Springs: Drawn To Life by Cirque du Soleil. Now, that show has released its 2023 schedule and it includes even MORE shows per week.
You’ve got a LOT to catch up on when it comes to Disney news, and we can help.
EPCOT
EPCOT’s 40th Anniversary is almost here, and a NEW restaurant is coming to Disney World — a lot of news was shared this week and we’ve got it all here, conveniently in one place for you, so you can stay up-to-date. What do you say? Ready to become a Disney expert? Let’s dive into this week’s biggest Disney news stories!
Festival of Fantasy is a popular Disney World parade that finally returned to Magic Kingdom in 2022.
Festival of Fantasy Parade
Since the parade’s return, we’ve seen Disney Princes re-join their Princesses and you could typically catch the parade twice a day in Magic Kingdom. But if you’re visiting Disney World this August, you may want to take a look at this showtime change.
The reimagined Finding Nemo Musical debuted in Disney’s Animal Kingdom in June 2022, but it looks like there might be some hiccups with showtimes.
It’s here!
Finding Nemo: The Big Blue…and Beyond tells the story of Finding Nemo from the fish at the Marine Life Institute (which was the setting in Finding Dory), and since its debut, it has had six showtimes per day. But on some days in June we’ve noticed a change.
Buckle up, folks. Disney decided to choose this week to keep surprising us! OVER AND OVER.
Magic Kingdom
Pretty much every day this week had at least one surprise. From ride testing to restaurant news to a permanent dinner show closure, we’re feeling the unexpected vibe this week. So come along as we recap everything you might not know!
Do you love Festival of the Lion King in Disney’s Animal Kingdom?
Festival of the Lion King
You certainly aren’t alone! The fan-favorite show returned to Disney World in May of 2021 and has had an interesting journey since then. The show returned under a new title called A Celebration of the Festival of the Lion King and a few things were missing like the iconic birds flying in the air and the tumble monkeys (which are set to return soon!). Showtimes for this fan-favorite attraction have been fluctuating recently, but several shows were canceled today.Â
We’ve got a major piece of advice for anyone planning a trip to Disney World, and it doesn’t matter if you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned Disney parks veteran.
Tree of Life
Our advice is to keep an eye on Disney World’s calendars — not just for park hours, but also for entertainment options that have scheduled showtimes because those showtimes can change. Case in point — one popular show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is switching up its schedule SOON.
After what feels like a CENTURY, shows and entertainment are making a HUGE comeback in Disney World — and we couldn’t be more thrilled!
EPCOT’s Harmonious
From Nighttime Spectaculars to parades and performances, the magic is FULLY back in the Most Magical Place on Earth, and now we’re here to round it ALL up for you!
It’s been a LONG time since we’ve seen a daytime parade in Disney World. We’re not talking about those bite-size character cavalcades, here, we’re talking about a full-fledged, fantastical, good-old-fashioned Disney parade. It’s been too long! Now that Disney entertainment is coming back to the parks, we’re preparing for new and returning shows, parades, and more.
Festival of Fantasy is returning soon!
Back in 2021, we found out that the classic Festival of Fantasy parade is returning to Disney World, but now our most recent discovery proves that the big return date is quickly approaching!
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