We have some pretty big changes at Disney that were announced just in the past week – the major one being the replacement of Genie+ with Lightning Lane Passes. You can read more details about that here, but if you want to keep up with else has been going on in the world of Disney, continue reading below for what we’ve learned in the past month!
Disney news
- Genie+ will be replaced by Lightning Lane passes starting on July 24th at Disney World.
- The Country Bears will officially reopen as the “Country Bear Musical Jamboree” on July 17th, with new songs and a new show.
- Pixar’s Inside Out 2 was released last month, and has been huge in the box office, recently passing $1 billion globally.
- Jollywood Nights returns to Hollywood Studios this holiday season!
- Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party also returns, with dates select nights from November 8th-December 20th.
- Epcot is in the holiday spirit from November 29th-December 30th with the International Festival of the Holidays.
- Finally, Animal Kingdom is not left out of the holiday fun with the return of Merry Menagerie.
- A pretty major menu change has happened in Magic Kingdom at Sleepy Hollow – Disney World has removed the fan-favorite Fresh Fruit Waffle Sandwich, as well as the Sweet-and-Spicy Chicken Waffle Sandwich.
- Disney Cruise Line has shared some new details about a few of their upcoming ships – including what to expect on the Disney Adventure, which will be sailing out of Singapore.
- Disney’s other ship in the works, the Disney Treasure, has a peek at some of the menu items you can expect to find on board. There will also be an Aristocats themed piano lounge!
- If you’ll be visiting during Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival, the Eat to the Beat Concert Series lineup has been announced.
Disney rumors
Magic Kingdom // Many people thought Peco’s Bill’s in Frontierland would get a make-over as Tiana’s Palace, but that hasn’t happened yet. Now, some are suggesting it might still be re-themed, but to something else entirely.
Magic Kingdom // And right next door people are talking about the future of the space that used to be the “Pirates League” (offering pirate themed makeovers). Disney has filed for some permits to do some work in that area, so perhaps we’ll see something new?
Epcot // Although Disney has not officially said anything about Restaurant Marrakesh in the Morocco pavilion, most fans are speculating that it will never re-open. It has been used recently as an Annual Passholder Lounge. There are some theories that it might be converted to something in the future that is not a restaurant (maybe an “experience,” or location for private events).
Other Disney blogs
Curious about meeting characters on Disney Cruise Line? Check out Mouse Hacking’s complete guide!
Over at the Disney Tourist Blog, Tom talks about how Disney might attempt to “compete” with Universal once Epic Universe opens next summer.
Melanie from Polka Dots and Pixie Dust shares what to do when things go wrong during your Disney trip. I’ve dealt with most of these (especially getting sick/injured), and her advice is spot-on!
As a big fan of Winnie the Pooh, I completely agree with Jenn’s article at Fairest Run of All about why Pooh has so much to offer adults. Don’t mind me, I’m off to rewatch “The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh” on Disney+.
Ooh, ooh, January Pooh marathon! >D
Yes that sounds like the perfect thing to do at bedtimes!!