Phew – last month was full of news! And while we’ve still got some exciting things happening this month, it’s not quite as overwhelming. I also leave for Disney tomorrow myself! It’s my first time actually going in the middle of summer, so I’ll get to experience the crowds and the heat. I’m not exactly looking forward to it, but hopefully I can come back with some hints and tips for other people traveling during the summer!
Disney News
- More restaurants continue to open up in Disney Springs, including Frontera Cucina, the Coca-Cola rooftop bar, and Art Smith’s Homecoming. I’ve heard very good things, particularly about the latter!
- New Disney parks inspired tsum tsum will be coming out. Already released is a Fantasyland collection, soon to be followed by Adventureland – including my love the orange bird!
- At San Diego Comic Con Disney announced that the Tower of Terror in Disneyland’s California Adventure will be totally rethemed to Guardians of the Galaxy. What do you think of this choice?
- The Grand Floridian resort has started an Alice in Wonderland themed dessert party on Wednesday nights. Entering the party area is free and you pay for the desserts and drinks that you want.
- Abracadabar has opened on the Boardwalk! This magician themed bar sounds pretty exciting.
- Some of the Muppets stuff that was rumored to come to Disney has finally been confirmed – we’re getting the Muppets in Magic Kingdom to re-tell our history in Liberty Square, as well as a Muppets themed pizza restaurant in Hollywood Studios!
Rumors
Epcot // With a Guardians of the Galaxy rethemeing in California, rumors are flying about the same thing happening in Florida. Two attractions that have been mentioned as candidates to be rethemed include Ellen’s Energy Adventure and Mission: Space.
Animal Kingdom // Rivers of Light, the nighttime show which was originally set to open in April, is now rumored to be opening Labor Day weekend. Nothing has been confirmed and Disney has been pretty quiet on this front.
Disney Movies // Apparently High School Musical 4 has been confirmed, but rumors abound about what will be in store for the film. Rumor has it that none of the original cast will be returning.
Other Disney Blogs
Are you addicted to Pokemon Go? Mindy over at This Fairy Tale Life presents a complete guide to playing Pokemon Go at Disneyland!
AJ and the Disney Food Blog have a review of the new Mexican restaurant, Frontera Cucina, at Disney Springs. That queso looks amazing!
I would love to visit Walt’s hometown of Marceline someday – and the blog We Love Orlando has a complete guide up to Marceline, Missouri.
One of the things I loved about Zootopia was its references to other Disney stuff – but Melissa Sue over at Mouse on the Mind found one reference I didn’t even realize existed! Very cool!
What Disney news are you excited for this month?
Eh, nothing here am I too excited about.
That’s fair.
I’m weirdly okay with the Guardians change for ToT! I think that whole part of DCA is a mess already and it just needs to be completely changed!
Also, Paint the Night and Disneyland Forever end when the 60th anniversary ends! Rumor is that PTN will be seasonal but nothing official yet!
I just heard about Paint the Night – will definitely be interested to see what happens to it. I heard a rumor they might move it to WDW too.
Muppets! Love them!
Me too!! Can’t wait to see more of them in the parks!
I really hope we get some Guardians stuff in Orlando! I wouldn’t want to lose Tower of Terror though – it’s been such a staple at MGM!
I think we will, hopefully not replacing Tower of Terror – I love the Twilight Zone themeing so much!
I’m kind of okay with the ToT change. I’m mostly annoyed by the Disney community’s constant outrage at decisions like this. No one likes change, but it is silly to think the park is never going to evolve. Have fun on your trip!
I do agree with you. Walt was all about change, he wouldn’t want everything to stay exactly like it is.
I really wonder what High School Musical 4 would be like without any of the original characters. Those movies came out when I was actually in high school, so they were pretty memorable for me! 🙂
I know, I’m not sure what they could do with it without the originals but we’ll see!
I’m super excited about the Muppets stuff. That Alice in Wonderland dessert/drink sounds like fun. Have fun and can’t wait to hear about your trip!
Thanks – we had a great time and lots of stuff I’m hoping to share on the blog soon!
Have so much fun at Disney! Keep cool- lots of sunscreen 🙂
Thanks! I did cover myself in sunscreen 🙂
That Alice in Wonderland dessert party sounds like so much fun! I can only imagine what they would serve!
It does! I love that idea.
I’m excited to see more Guardians of the Galaxy at Disney!
I would just die over being able to attend an Alice in Wonderland tea party!
xoxo, SS
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