Disney News, Discussion & an Element of Fun - 2022 Edition

[princesscinderella]

Disneyland tower construction update its up to ten floors according to a DVC guide over here. I can’t wait to buy points here. We stopped by trader sams for some drinks and tiki mugs and to check out the progress.

 

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Good Morning All! Happy Friday!!

 

[rangerxenos]

Good Morning!

 

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Mickey Mummy Popcorn Bucket Returns to Walt Disney World for Halloween​

The first night of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is today, heralding the official start of spooky season at Walt Disney World. Lots of merchandise and special food and beverage offerings are available, including the returning Mickey mummy popcorn bucket.

We picked ours up at the snack kiosk in the Hub at the Magic Kingdom.

Mickey Mummy Popcorn Bucket – $24​

 

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Monorail Lime Returns After Refurbishment at Walt Disney World​

Monorail Lime was the latest Monorail to be refurbished at Walt Disney World. It has now returned to service.

 

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Hocus Pocus 2, 50th Anniversary Photo Ops Appear at Magic Kingdom for Halloween Season


Two new photo ops are now available in Magic Kingdom for the Halloween season. We’ll start with the obvious choice – Hocus Pocus 2. This new photo op can be found in Liberty Square behind the Christmas Shoppe.

There’s also a 50th Anniversary photo op in the Hub near the Plaza Restaurant. There appears to be a not-so-spooky backdrop hidden behind the blue tarp. It will likely be unveiled during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party events.

 

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FIRST LOOK: Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Guide Map​

 

[TheOneWithTheTriplets]

FIRST LOOK: Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Guide Map​

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This is... not great. I did a very quick review of just character locations compared to 2019. Red circles are all 2019 character icons missing for 2022. Only new one I see is by Belle's cottage, which is presumably because that location is now a M&G instead of an attraction. Quite the bummer, considering the increased price.

 

[Shelby Schroepfer]

This is... not great. I did a very quick review of just character locations compared to 2019. Red circles are all 2019 character icons missing for 2022. Only new one I see is by Belle's cottage, which is presumably because that location is now a M&G instead of an attraction. Quite the bummer, considering the increased price.
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ugh!!!!!!!! do they not think we'd notice!

 

[TheOneWithTheTriplets]

ugh!!!!!!!! do they not think we'd notice!

I don't know! I really want a clean, front on shot of this map where I can read all the stuff clearly.

The spots with Elvis Stitch, Gravediggers, 7D are all true blanks. Then, there are several where there were two icons in 2019 and only one in 2022. The optimist in me wants to believe that they could still have the same characters there but they thought putting icons directly next to each other was too messy. The realist is pretty sure we're only one character in each of those areas, which would eliminate some combination of Alice/Queen of Hearts, and Aladdin/Jafar or (god forbid) Moana.

 

[Aprilshack]

This is... not great. I did a very quick review of just character locations compared to 2019. Red circles are all 2019 character icons missing for 2022. Only new one I see is by Belle's cottage, which is presumably because that location is now a M&G instead of an attraction. Quite the bummer, considering the increased price.
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Is there an eeyore m&g, that’s all I’m asking for.

 

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Magic Kingdom's Merchant of Venus reopens as a relaxation zone​

 

[TheOneWithTheTriplets]

Is there an eeyore m&g, that’s all I’m asking for.

Someone will be in the Pooh area, but we won't know who until the party tonight.

 

[1lilspark]

Magic Kingdom's Merchant of Venus reopens as a relaxation zone​

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I was kind of hoping it was more a sensory friendly safe space for families who needed it as opposed to a glorified seating area for the ice cream place

 

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Halloween Treats Arrive at Main Street Bakery in Magic Kingdom​

The cinnamon roll retails for $6.79.

 

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Signs Go Up at BoardWalk Deli Ahead of Grand Opening Next Week at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort​

The BoardWalk Bakery at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort has officially closed to make way for the new BoardWalk Deli. Today we stopped by to check on construction progress and spotted signs for the deli.

 

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Concrete Pour Begins Near Train Tunnel as Crews Work to Complete Tron​

 

[OppR2nist]

I'm noticing a distinct lack of Italian sandwiches.

 

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Hours Extended at All Four Walt Disney World Theme Parks Through October 1​

Guests will have more time to enjoy the Walt Disney World theme parks as hours have been extended from August 28 through October 1. The park hours were previously extended from July 31 through August 27.

Magic Kingdom​

On August 30 and September 2, 5, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 29, and 30, the Magic Kingdom will open at 8:00 a.m., with early entry for resort guests at 7:30 a.m., and close at 6:00 p.m. for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.

The park will open at 9:00 a.m. but close at 10:00 p.m. on September 12 and 19.
For all other dates between August 28 and October 1, the park will still open at 9:00 a.m. but will now close at 11:00 p.m. The select dates with extended evening hours for resort guests will now be from 11:00 p.m. through 1:00 a.m.

EPCOT​

EPCOT will now be open from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily from August 28 through October 1, except on September 8, when the park will not open until 9:00 a.m.

Early entry will begin daily at 8:00 a.m. for hotel guests each day, except September 8, when it will begin at 8:30 a.m.


HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS

Disney’s Hollywood Studios will also now open at 8:30 a.m. from August 28 through October 1, except on September 8, when the park will not open until 9:00 a.m.

Early entry will begin daily at 8:00 a.m. for hotel guests each day, except September 8, when it will begin at 8:30 a.m.

The park will close nightly at 9:00 p.m.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom​

Finally, Disney’s Animal Kingdom will still open at 8:00 a.m. but will now close an hour later, at 8:00 p.m, from August 28 through October 1.

 

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PHOTOS, VIDEO: Behind-the-Scenes Look at Magic Kingdom Halloween Decoration Installation