It finally feels like we might be at a turning point in the world right now – there is room for more optimism in general and of course linked with that is lots of positive Disney news! While Disneyland has still not reopened, we have some info on some new experiences that will be offered in California. And Disney World continues to welcome guests as well as plan for the future – the 50th anniversary celebration will be coming this year and booking for 2022 is already open! Lots to look forward to, I think. On to the latest news!
Disney news
- Flamingo Crossing, an area with off-site hotels which have a partnership with Disney, now has several of its properties available for booking through Disney.
- We found out the Disney World 50th anniversary celebration will start on October 1st, 2021, and last for 18 months. Looking forward to more details!
- Hong Kong Disneyland just reopened on February 19th.
- Now that he’s retired from Disney, Joe Rhode is going to be “imagineering” for astronauts with Virgin Galactic.
- Booking for 2022 Disney World trips is now open – contact me today for a price quote and free travel planning services!
- The newest addition to the Swan and Dolphin resort, called the Walt Disney World Swan Reserve, will be available to book for stays starting September 1st.
- Disney Cruise line has cancelled all May 2021 sailings and European sailings through August.
- A new ticketed experience called a Touch of Disney will be opening in California Adventure starting on March 18.
- Characters will be returning to breakfast at the Hollywood and Vine in Hollywood Studios starting on March 22nd.
- Epcot Flower and Garden festival will be running from March 3-July 5 and will feature a number of great food booths!
Disney rumors
50th anniversary // A lot of the latest rumors center around Disney’s 50th anniversary and what may or may not be open. One popular guess is that Disney World may be bringing in the nighttime parade Paint the Night from Disneyland.
Epcot // Disney is working hard on Harmonious, the new fireworks show coming to Epcot – though there’s not an opening date yet, lots of people are guessing it will debut in time for the 50th anniversary…. possibly as early as Memorial Day weekend.
Epcot // The rumor that the Gran Fiesta Tour could be rethemed as Coco has been around for awhile, but recently picked up some steam. The three caballeros animatronics seem to be having some issues and have been removed from the ride. Some are speculating this means that instead of fixing them, Disney will take the opportunity to change things up.
Other Disney blogs
How fast can you go on the Tomorrowland Speedway? How can you get the fastest possible time? Shane at Parkeology has lots of fun details on the Tomorrowland Speedway time trials.
The Boathouse at Disney Springs just added a brunch and it looks like a ton of fun – Tom at Disney Tourist Blog has the details.
Casey at Disneyland Daily shares some great info on how to tackle WDW right now without fastpasses.
Over at Popcorner Reviews, Monica is showing off her sewing skills by re-creating Wanda’s 1950’s dress from WandaVision! I’m kind of obsessed with this.
Have you seen the latest Disney wedding gowns? Mindy at This Fairy Tale Life has all the details and photos.
It’s so exciting to think that things might be close to normal in just a few months! Posts like this are great reminders of that.
It seems like there are still so many updates because of Covid but I am glad some things are reopening!
I’m not usually into ride rethemes (ask me about Maelstrom, I dare you, haha), but I think I actually kind of love the idea of a Coco-themed ride in Mexico? It was just a such a beautiful movie that really captured the culture, and could be done so well. I love hearing about all the updates from you every month. It makes me feel closer to everything when it feels so far away!
Haha you and my friend Kristin would get along very well with the Maelstrom topic 😉 I’m with you on Coco… I think it would be gorgeous and an upgrade from the current Three Caballeros theme.