Welcome to 2016! I’m hoping to make this the best year yet for the blog! I got some great feedback and suggestions from my reader survey (and if you haven’t filled it out yet you can still do so!). One of the suggestions was an interest in rumors as to what might be coming to the Disney theme parks, so I’ve decided to include that along with my monthly news posts. Let me know what you think of this new addition!
Disney News
- We got more of a sneak preview of the Rivers of Light show with an expected opening of “Spring 2016.”
- Are you a single Disney fan looking to meet another lover of Disney? This new dating site is created specifically for Disney fans!
- The medals for the first Star Wars dark side race weekend have been released. It will be happening in April 2016 and I so wish I was running.
- Disney is all Star Wars all the time now, and they’ve started a new fireworks show at Hollywood Studios. You can book a special dessert party for it now too.
- Disney, take my money. The new 2016 merchandise looks amazing – particularly the Haunted Mansion tsum tsums, orange bird stuff, and Beauty and the Beast Dooney bag!
- Zootopia is the next big Disney movie coming out, and we’ve finally got a full trailer! It looks more promising than I initially thought.
Disney Rumors
Disney Springs // With no official closing date, it’s rumored that Disney Quest may last until at least 2017 and that it will be replaced my something different than the originally announced NBA experience.
Resorts // Disney is now testing the idea of charging guests to park at a resort if they aren’t “resort guests” or have a dining reservation (it’s unclear if this is specific to that resort or guests at any Disney resort can park at any other Disney resort). Presumably it’s to cut down on people parking at the resorts for easier access to the theme parks, but it may create problems for people just wanting to stop by a bar like Trader Sam’s.
Food // Officially we know that the eatery Pizza Planet in Hollywood Studios will be closed for a majority of 2016. This huge amount of time is leading to a lot of rumors for why, including a total overhaul of the theme or turning this location into something else and moving Pizza Planet to the new Toy Story Land to come.
Movies // Everyone who has seen Star Wars: The Force Awakens is talking about Rey’s parentage, but I thought this was an interesting theory.
Other Disney Blogs
Over at Inspired by Dis, Mindy shared two awesome handmade Mickey ears – Star Wars classic ears and BB-8 ears!
My friend Megan, who writes the blog History and Hockey Sticks, wrote a post about the fireworks show in Disneyland Paris – I can’t wait to see it myself!
The Dole Whip and Citrus Swirl go head to head over at Paradise Found Around – and while I know the dole whip is super popular, my heart will always be with the citrus swirl.
The blog Simply Sinova shared their “December Must Haves,” and there are a number of adorable Disney items on the list!
Nichole over at Cuppa Geek has a fun post on Star Wars inspired teas!
What do you think of the news this month? Do you like the addition of the rumors section?
Thank you for the shout out! I appreciate it! 🙂 I personally like the rumors section. Its fun to hear what might be coming!
Of course, I love reading your blog especially when there’s something Disney or Star Wars related!
The rivers light show looks so cool!
I agree, I can’t wait to eventually see it!
I’m SO EXCITED for Rivers of Light! I’m secretly hoping they’ll do cast previews after I get there, because I’m that excited!
Also, I dislike that Rey theory 😛 I’m still heavily in the “Rey is a Skywalker” theory camp 😉
That would be awesome! My instinct was that Rey is a Skywalker but I’m always curious to hear what other people might be thinking!
A Disney dating site? WHOA. Seriously awesome. This was one helpful post, thank you! I haven’t been to Disney (so expensive, haven’t taken the plunge yet) but your blog inspires to me to get my butt in gear and go! 🙂
You’re welcome! And while Disney isn’t exactly a cheap vacation, there are definitely some ways to make it affordable. I do Disney trip planning so if you ever decide to go and want some advice let me know!
I love this post! The info is great and the linked posts are so fun!
Thank you so much!
Love that they initiated a dating site! There’s something for everyone who loves Disney, aint there?
LOVE THESE POSTS! Hope all is well Becky!
Thanks so much Julia!
This great information as we are going next month! Any special tips for a February visit?
When in February are you going? I’ll be there too in Feb! My biggest advice for Feb. is to pack lots of layers. I’ve been during that month when it’s been 80 degrees out, and other years when it’s been 45 degrees. So you need to be prepared for whatever the weather will throw at you!
Great list, I absolutely adore Disney. My dream is to visit Disneyworld before I die 🙂
I hope you get the chance to go soon!
That is perfect that they created a dating site for people who love Disney! I love that! Dustin and I are moving to Louisiana for the summer for his job and he promised to take me to Disney and Harry Potter world; I’m so excited!!
Oh my gosh you’ll love it! Let me know if you have any questions about anything!
Star wars tea? Have to go check that out!
I think a Disney dating site is hilarious! What a fun idea.
Yes, there is a great company called Geeky Teas that makes all sorts of fun teas!
I can’t wait for that dessert party at Hollywood Studios. Sounds epic! The dating website makes perfect sense and will probably benefit many people.
I would love to attend that dessert party when it opens!