This month is a bit lighter of a news month. Come mid-August is when I expect we will be bursting with new announcements, since the D23 Ultimate Fan Event happens in California! I’ll be attending, and I can’t wait to experience everything. It will be my first time at the event since 2015. While it may not be quite as exciting as 2024, when they made some massive announcements about Monstropolis, Tropical Americas, Villains Land, and more, I suspect we’ll get more details on those projects and some other announcements.
Disney news
- The Magic of Disney Animation at Hollywood Studios will officially open on September 14th.
- Epcot now has another fireworks dining package option: at Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya in the Japan pavilion.
- A new pre-show has been added to Zootopia: Better Zoogether! in Animal Kingdom, featuring Mayor Winddancer.
- Six Ravens, a new dining location in Disney Springs run by the same group as Gideon’s Bakehouse, has officially opened as of today (August 3rd).
- Over in Disneyland, Gordon Ramsey has opened a new restaurant in Downtown Disney. It’s called the Carnaby, and is a 1960s style British pub.
- Marvel fans were treated to the trailer for the new Avengers Doomsday film, coming out in December.
- D23: The Ultimate Fan Event has shared the full schedule of what’s happening there. Whether you’re attending or not, it’s fun to look at all the great panels!
- I am excited to learn that “Star Wars: The Experience” will be coming to the Franklin Institute in 2027! They usually do a great job with their exhibits, and as someone close to the Philadelphia area, it’s always nice to have a little Disney fan closer to home!
Disney rumors
Magic Kingdom // It’s possible that Space Mountain might see a bigger, long-term refurbishment project soon (similar to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad). With TRON now drawing many of the Tomorrowland crowds, it would be a good time to update the track.
Animal Kingdom // Since fans are hoping for some big announcements at D23, a lot of speculation is happening about potential opening dates. Many people think we might see an opening date announced for Tropical Americas, sometime in 2027.
Disney Cruise Line // It also seems extremely likely that we will get some cruise line updates at D23. With so many new ships debuting in the next few years, we might get some details about stage shows and restaurants. Many people also think we’ll see the announcement of a new port for DCL (New York is a popular rumor).
Other Disney blogs
Jenn from Fairest Run of All shares her $20 Park Fashion Challenge – showing us how you can still be Disney stylish on a budget!
DeVil’s Piano Lounge on the Disney Destiny looks like a great experience, and Alison from Everything Mouse brings us a good review of it!
Over at Mouse Hacking, we have a review and look inside the Toy Story-themed hotel at Shanghai Disneyland.
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