Is it just me or did March seem to fly by? My personal life is so crazy right now – I’m playing a major part in a musical that opens on April 15th so rehearsals are getting intense right now. I also have my first race since Disney – I’ll be running the Hershey 10k this Saturday. And in Disney news, you might remember that I’m going back at the end of May. Things have been so busy that I actually forgot about my 60 day out fastpass plus reservation date! Luckily I got the reminder email but it is so unlike me to forget. Usually I’m counting down the days til I can book!
From the Disney Parks blog
Disney News
- Disney has recently rolled out special events to stay in the Magic Kingdom later or get there earlier, before the crowds. Are they worth the price?
- Big cruise news: Disney cruise line has announced two new ships! They won’t be appearing until 2021 and 2023, but I’m so excited to hear about the plans in the next couple of years.
- Flower and Garden festival is in full swing, and the Disney Food Blog has details and photos on all the food booth options!
- Joy and Sadness from Inside Out are coming to do meet and greets in Epcot – I can’t wait to meet them!
- Another new restaurant is opening in Disney Springs – D-Luxe burgers look pretty delicious!
Disney Rumors
Run Disney // Rumor has it that RunDisney might be doing away with deferrals (the ability to register for a race in one year but then put it off until the following year if you can’t participate for some reason. Given the price of Disney races and everything involved with getting there, I’m not super happy about this.
Extra Magic Hours // Because of the new “pay for extra time in the Magic Kingdom,” there’s a lot of speculation on what will happen with extra magic hours. Currently the free extra magic hours for resort guests will continue to run, though rumors are flying that if this extra fee idea goes well we might see them disappear.
Hollywood Studios // One rumor I’m really excited about is that the whole area around MuppetsVision3D will be turned into a Muppet Courtyard – including a restaurant. I love the Muppets so I would be thrilled to see this!
Other Disney Blogs
Melissa Sue over at Mouse on the Mind has been cracking me up with her comparisons of runway fashions to Disney villains!
Over at the Tomorrow Society, Dan has a really interesting piece on the challenges facing Disney regarding raising prices and crowd levels.
Drinking around the World at Epcot is a popular event, but I love this idea to drink around the Animal Kingdom from Jambo Everyone!
I thought this idea for a Star Wars date night from Grace, Love, Life was totally adorable!
The Traveling Gals share a great guide if you’re ever interested in trying to complete one of the ultimate Disney challenges – visiting all 4 theme parks in one day.
This story from Mental Floss is almost unbelievable – Toy Story 2 almost didn’t make it because of one mistake in computer code.
If you’re looking for a fun Easter project for next year, keep in mind these adorable and awesome Rock Troll eggs from Frozen over at Frugal Foodie Mama!
I was thinking this was an April Fool’s post.
Haha, you know I wrote it in advance and it didn’t even occur to me to do anything fun for April Fool’s Day. Maybe I’ll come up with something clever for next year 😉
Your blog is so cute! Good luck with your race this Saturday!
Greta | http://www.gretahollar.com
Thanks so much, Greta!
Aw thanks for sharing my Star Wars Date Night post! I love all the Disney fun that you share here!
You’re welcome Brittany – I thought it was such a great idea and I loved those conversation starters!
I love these roundups! I feel so informed. Especially since my DL annual pass just ended, I’m feeling a little sad, but this keeps me updated. 🙂
Aww I’m sorry your pass ended – I know when I can’t attend the theme parks it definitely helps to live vicariously through other Disney blogs 🙂
I’m totally with you on March flying by. I’m afraid this month is going to be even worse. I wish I could come and see your musical! I love these insider posts.
I know, I can’t even imagine how crazy April will be! And thanks, I’m hoping they’ll be able to film a little bit of it that I’ll be able to share – at the very least I’m hoping they do some photos I can share on the blog!
March did fly by! Getting married in a few months and I need things to slow down so I can finish everything. Lol. Someday I hope to make it to a Disney park! Spend the last quarter of my work day yesterday jamming out to Disney tunes
Nice! Listening to Disney music always gets me in a better mood. And good luck with the wedding – it’s definitely a crazy time but hopefully you can enjoy it too!
Oh I hope the rumor about the Muppets Courtyard is true!
Me too, I would be so excited!
Joy and Sadness doing meet and greets? AH! Wish I could go!
I’m so excited, I hope I get to meet them while I’m there!