Just a few episodes in an we already had to do a two parter. Katie returns to help me break down what's headed to Disney Parks and Experiences around the world in 2021 and beyond. Even with the year we all just experienced and the uncertainty surrounding many of Disney's plans there is still so much to look forward to in the years ahead. So for part 1 of our very first 2 parter, we're covering all that's new and coming soon to Walt Disney World!
From the 50th anniversary celebration to new rollercoasters, a park transformation, a galactic new resort and even a new circus...disney style, we cover everything headed to the most magical place on earth.
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WHAT'S NEW AT WALT DISNEY WORLD?
- the entrance arches (https://www.wdw-magazine.com/entrance-arch-gates-at-disney-world-to-get-a-royal-makeover/)
Magic Kingdom
- Cinderella Castle's new paint job! Check out the funny paint by number technique they used on the bricks at (https://allears.net/2020/07/09/you-wont-believe-how-theyre-painting-the-rest-of-cinderella-castle-in-magic-kingdom/)
- Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom has ended (https://m.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2021/01/25/disney-sorcerors-one-of-magic-kingdoms-most-groundbreaking-attractions-just-closed-and-nobody-seemed-to-notice)
- Splash Mountain is being re-imagined. (https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/06/new-adventures-with-princess-tiana-coming-to-disneyland-park-and-magic-kingdom-park/)
- Construction on Tron Lightcycle/Run continues (https://attractionsmagazine.com/tron-lightcycle-run-upload-conduit-made-noticable-progress/)
- The Jungle Cruise is going to be updated
Epcot
- The Epcot transformation continues! Check out the original announcements from D23 in 2019 at https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2019/08/new-details-revealed-for-the-historic-transformation-of-epcot-underway-at-walt-disney-world-resort/
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
- Space 220 Restaurant
- Dreamers Point is confirmed by Imagineer Zach Riddley via Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/p/CIbAb0xh_oF/
- Journey of Water
- France Pavilion Expansion (partially open now)
- Remy's Ratatouille Adventure; Get a sneak peek at Remy's Ratatouille Adventure with Walt Disney Imagineering and Emily Jacobsen https://www.instagram.com/tv/CJWpImShx_0/?igshid=123mx79rs4j03
- La Crêperie de Paris
- Beauty and the Beast Sing Along
- Impression de France remastered into 4k video
- Canada Far and Wide replace the O' Canada film.
- Wondrous China is the first Disney Circle-Vision film produced and projected in a seamless 360 format
- HarmoniUS will be the largest nighttime spectacular ever created for a Disney park
Disney's Hollywood Studios
- Woody's Roundup Rodeo BBQ coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios
Around WDW
- Disney Magical Express service will end at the close of 2021
- Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Resort is coming soon! Check out the concept art and preliminary info at https://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/walt-disney-world-news/new-look-inside-star-wars-galactic-starcruiser-rooms/
- Drawn to Life from Cirque du Soleil; the first-ever collaboration between Cirque du Soleil, Walt Disney Animation Studios and Walt Disney Imagineering
- The new Tri-Circle-D Ranch is now open!
- Reflections: A Disney Lakeside Lodge will be a new Disney Vacation Club Resort.
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