There are going to be a lot of exciting things coming to the blog this month! I’ve returned from a long weekend at Disney World which included two Disney races, trying the Skipper Canteen, and lots of other fun things. And after that I got on board a Disney Cruise! I’ve been on other cruise lines but this was my first time on Disney. The 4 nights on the Disney Dream were absolutely amazing. I can’t wait to share all about it with you! If you’ve never been on a Disney cruise I highly recommend it (and as a travel agent I’d be happy to help you book and plan it! 😉 ) But now, on to all of the news and rumors for this month – there’s been a lot!
Disney News
- Disney has moved to a seasonal pricing structure for 1 day tickets. A day in the parks during “peak time,” such as the middle of the summer, will cost more than if you visited during the off-time, like in September. Keep in mind that this is currently just for one day tickets. Multi-day tickets do not have a seasonal pricing structure, though the cost of tickets was just raised slightly as well.
- California people, rejoice! A Food and Wine festival is coming to California Adventure this April!
- When one thing comes, another thing goes – another change for California Adventure is that the Mad T Party attraction/event will close at the end of this month.
- Magic Kingdom will be getting a new castle show this month – I’m super excited to see Princess and the Frog getting some love!
- It’s still awhile before the Star Wars expansion will open, but we are at least getting some details and more concept art!
- Disney and Alex and Ani have released a bunch of new bracelets with a Star Wars theme – my favorite is the one that says May the Force be with You!
- There’s going to be a cupcake vending machine in Disney Springs – that kind of sounds like one of the coolest things ever!
- The Diamond Horseshoe in the Magic Kingdom, which was rarely open before, will now start serving table service dinners. I’m hoping they will bring back the show eventually too!
Disney Rumors
Epcot // The Circle of Life environmental show is currently closed for a refurbishment – and rumor has it that it won’t be reopening at all. Would anyone miss it?
Epcot // No opening date for the new Frozen ride. I’ve heard rumor that it was originally supposed to open at the end of April but it’s not ready yet so it will be delayed a little longer.
Animal Kingdom // Some people are guessing the new Rivers of Light show will be starting in June, as the park hours for that month have it open later than usual. I’m hoping it’s a couple weeks before since I’ll be there at the end of May!
Other Disney Blogs
Over at 54 Animated Disney Movies, Rachel has an interesting look at comparing Tangled to Frozen (and why people feel the need to compare the two). I also appreciate her perspective because unlike many people who are hating on Frozen, she is a fan (like me!)
A little more love for Frozen – this article shares why Frozen is one of the most progressive Disney movies ever. I’m glad to see animated movies are on the forefront of our times!
Dawn, one of my fellow travel agents, writes a blog called What’s Up with the Mouse. And this month she featured some must have Disney snacks!
Ever been curious about Sorcerer’s of the Magic Kingdom? Jaysen over at Jaysen Headley Writes shared a great guide to tell you what you need to know to play next time you are there.
This Twitter account of cracking me up – if you’re a Star Wars fan make sure you check out and follow Very Lonely Luke.
What Disney news are you most interested in this month?
Growing up, I used to go to Disney world every year with my family, but it’s been about 12 years since I’ve been and so many things have changed! I can’t wait to go in a few years when my daughter is a little older and for us to experience the magic together : )
It really does change a lot! I bet it will be an amazing experience when you do take your daughter 🙂
The updates and rumors are so fun to read – can’t wait to plan another Disney trip!
They get me so excited for the future!
You were here in Orlando at Disney World? Nice! Hope you enjoyed your visit! I went to WDW in January.
Awesome! I will be back again in May 🙂
I love Disney and I like reading these updates and rumors. Grew up close to Disneyland and since moving away from California I’ve missed it so much!
Oh, that would definitely be hard if you grew up near it but aren’t close by anymore!
What fun tips! A Frozen ride sounds like a blast!!
I’m sure it will be super popular – I can’t imagine what the wait times will be!
Love EVERYTHING about Disney! Thank you for sharing all the news 🙂
Thank you so much for reading and following!
This is my biggest dream to visit Disney Land! Paris is on my mind!
I am super excited to be going to Disneyland Paris this September for the first time!
Becky- I love your new blog design first off! My birthday is this month and I need an Alex and Ani with Star Wars. The best news is I leave in less than 3 weeks with our school band to perform at Disney- a little project I started with our band director over two years ago. I would love to share it with you when we get back.
That is so exciting that you will be going there so soon to perform! I would love to hear all about it – and if you might be interested in doing any guest blogging about your experiences I’d be happy to have it!
I would love to write about it. I know I will have a ton of stories since I will be chaperoning 50+ high school kids. My goal is to eat my way through my Disney snack list.
I love anything food related! Would love to hear about all the snacks you eat 😉
AAAH, ANOTHER CASTLE SHOW!!! Dream Along With Mickey was my favourite thing in the world when living and working in Disney World – I’ll have to go just to see the new one! 🙂
— LisaLDN.com
They are such cute shows – I love the castle show during the Christmas party too 🙂
Can’t wait to hear more about your trip! I always love these posts with all the inside scoop and rumors. So fun to see what’s coming up.
Thanks, I’m really excited to share more about my trip – especially the cruise portion of it!
Pixar Play Parade is also going to be gone while the Food and Wine Festival is going on! It’s really weird that they haven’t “officially” announced it but CMs all know and it’s gone from the entertainment schedule next month. Also, new news but Soundsational will only happen on weekends from April to June(?) and I’m sad and needed to vent. Haha!
That’s a shame about the Pixar Play Parade – I really enjoyed that one when I wast here! Hopefully it will be back the following month. Seems odd that they will move Soundsational to only weekends and not replace it with anything else.
Soundsational going weekends only actually because of the budget cuts going on at Disneyland right now! The budget cuts have scaled a lot of things down. Like no more Wilderness Ceremony at DCA or free tours at the Disneyland Hotel. It breaks my heart especially it’s my favorite parade and it’s already insane waiting hours before for it during the weekends!
That is such a bummer. I know Disney is trying to save money in a lot of areas to be able to do the Star Wars expansions but I don’t want to see the little things neglected either – because I feel like they are what make Disney so special.
Hi Becky! Great site first of all. I also wanted to say thank you for linking to my blog. I run Jaysen Headley Writes and I happened to notice some clicks coming from here. I really appreciate it! keep up the great work and thanks again!!! 🙂
You’re very welcome, I thought your article on Sorcerers was wonderful so I wanted to share it. Always great to connect with another blogger who likes Disney!
Thanks so much for the shout out! Honestly I will never understand this idea of chosing sides whether its Marvel or DC, Dreamworks or Disney or Frozen and Tangled. I like it all! I also think that cupcake vending machine sounds fun!
Of course! When I was growing up there was a big thing in my family about Star Wars vs. Star Trek as well – but I love both of those series too!