This is the time of year when I live off of all the Disney news coming out because I’m not going to Disney within, like… the next three months 😉 Thank goodness for the internet, social media, and Disney blogs! I’m counting down until D23 and Disneyland (July) and what should be a really awesome anniversary trip to Disney World (September). And I’ll try not to convince myself to fly off to Disney World for 1 day just to see Wishes one last time… or visit Pandora as soon as it opens…
Disney News
- The Fantasy is the next Disney Cruise ship to get some upgrades, including new kids spaces, a new ice cream shop, and luxury shopping.
- Disney is introducing a new line of dresses… and I pretty much NEED the orange bird one. Looks like they’ll have tons of gorgeous options.
- We’re starting to get more and more information on Pandora in Animal Kingdom – including a menu for the quick service dining location, Satu’li Canteen!
- The newest ride at Typhoon Lagoon water park, called Miss Adventure Falls, is now open!
- Disney will now be shifting where they do security screenings before entering the Magic Kingdom.
- In what should probably not be a surprise, Beauty and the Beast has been a box office smash. As of Thursday March 30th the movie has made over $750 million. At this rate it’s predicted that it will probably cross the one billion dollar mark.
- I love how immersive the Pandora area seems like it will be, as evidenced by items like these Na’vi translators available for purchase.
Disney Rumors
Magic Kingdom // It seems very likely that Tomorrowland will be getting a big update soon, though when and what is unknown. There are talks of some sort of TRON attraction coming, and the closing of Stitch’s Great Escape seems imminent.
Disney World // This time of year the “free dining” promotion is always rumored. Though we’ve seen it in the past, it’s been more and more limited each year. If this deal does come out, I personally expect it to be a limited set of dates and resorts.
Epcot // A rumor is floating around that Epcot’s France pavilion will get a new attraction. Word is that it could be either Beauty and the Beast themed or Ratatouille themed.
Other Disney Blogs
Disney Food Blog
Kaycee, who writes a lifestyle blog over at Kaycee Simpson, has some great tips on enjoying Disney while pregnant.
The Disney Food Blog shares their french fry crawl around Disney World. Sign me up please!
Jenn from The Fairest Run of All has me cracking up with her magic band drama. Find out what name she tried to put on her magic band that got her censored.
Curious about the new Geyser Point Bar and Grill at Wilderness Lodge? Melissa Sue from Mouse on the Mind shares her experience there!
What Disney news are you most looking forward to?
Oh gosh! That orange bird dress is stinkin’ adorable!!!!
I know, I love it! My friend is down there now and was going to get it for me but they were out of my size.
Sad day!
Oh my God, I am SO all over those dresses. Retro is my JAM. I’m gonna need to put the brakes on in April or I’ll totally empty my bank account!
Seriously! I’m gonna be in trouble in September!
those dresses! AH THEY ARE GORGEOUS.
I know, I kinda want them all and they are pricey!!
I would love if France got a new attraction! that would be awesome!
I agree, I think the World Showcase could use another attraction! I’d love to see them bring something Ratatouille, even if they just use what they already have in Paris (it was awesome!).
Oh my goodness, those dresses are amazing!
I know, I wish I could get them all!
These are really great updates! I have not been to Disney in years but want to go sometime this year. I recently saw the Broadway version of Newsies in theatres and I really want that to come out on DVD. It was so amazing and I would seriously be at Target before the doors open to buy that one!
I’m a little bummed I didn’t get the chance to see Newsies in theaters! It would be great if it was on DVD!
I would be so excited to see a Tomorrowland update, especially if it includes a Tron ride!
I agree, I think Tomorrowland could use some updating – they really have to do something with the area with Stitch’s Great Escape!