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Who’s ready for 2023 in Disney World? Let’s be honest, you’re probably NOT!
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What do we mean? Well, there’s a lot coming at us this year, including returning fireworks shows, new rides, park transformations, hotel makeovers…Y’ALL, the list goes on and on. There are also some big things that Disney World is doing for the FIRST time in 2023 — here’s our full list!
Well, today is the day. The last day we’ll sing along to “Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah” and enjoy the antics of Br’er Rabbit.
Splash Mountain
That’s right — today is the day that Magic Kingdom’s Splash Mountain closes forever. We’ve already seen quite a few crowds in Disney World this weekend headed to ride the attraction one last time before it closes to be reimagined as Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. But we’re live at Magic Kingdom RIGHT NOW on Splash Mountain’s final day.
In 2020, Disney announced plans for closing Splash Mountain to make way for a new attraction themed after Princess and the Frog. For some time the closure was a vague, far-off date, but in December of 2022 Disney gave us an official closing date for the ride.
Splash Mountain
Tomorrow is the last day for guests to ride Splash Mountain in Magic Kingdom. On January 23rd, the ride will be closed permanently to prepare for the retheming as Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.
It’s a big weekend at Disney World! Splash Mountain is closing forever on January 22nd, and that means work on the long-awaited Tiana’s Bayou Adventure can begin!
Check out our new Tiana-inspired merch!
Over at DFBstore.com, we’re launching two NEW designs to commemorate this momentous weekend, and you can be among the first to wear them!
Disney is about to make a MAJOR change to a classic ride that’s gonna impact Disneyland and Magic Kingdom FOREVER.
Splash Mountain
But what, exactly, is going to change, what’s staying the same, and what changes are we HOPING for in the future? Find out today — here on DFB Guide.
Splash Mountain is about to close in Disney World — for good.
Splash Mountain
If you want to ride the classic attraction before it’s gone, you need to make sure you’re in Magic Kingdom before January 22nd. But, for guests visiting Magic Kingdom today — it wasn’t so easy to visit the Briar Patch and ride Splash Mountain.
One of the worst parts of Disney World is a fact that most of us have accepted as part of the experience, and it’s the crowds.
Cinderella Castle!
There’s no denying Disney is a popular vacation destination for people all over the world, and with that brings tons of guests to the parks daily. If you’re only going one time or take trips infrequently, it might be more tolerable. But for those who visit the parks regularly (like Annual Passholders) you might prefer to plan your visits around the busy seasons.
2023 is a momentous year for Disney. Not only will the 100th anniversary for the company kick off toward the end of January, they will be wrapping up the 50th anniversary celebrations at Disney World this spring. We also have a few other anniversaries to celebrate this year, PLUS attraction closures and openings.
Cinderella Castle
If that wasn’t enough to keep up with there are of course all the other events that happen throughout the calendar year at the parks like festivals and holiday events!
There are a LOT of important dates to remember for Disney World in 2023.
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TRON Lightcycle Run is opening in the spring, with Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana opening later this year. EPCOT festivals will be returning too — and it can seem like just too much to keep up with. There is one important date we think you might want to remember — here’s why you might want to be in Disney World on January 22nd.
We’re heading into 2023 PUMPED UP and ready for the new year!
2023 in DISNEY WORLD!
We’ve got a lot of excitement happening in Disney World in the next 12 months with the opening of TRON Lightcycle Run, Roundup Rodeo BBQ, Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana, and more! But before all that happens, we’ve got to make it through January. And there are 5 big things that you definitely don’t want to miss in Disney World this month!
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