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

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Tree of Life Awakenings & Beacon of Magic Return to Disney’s Animal Kingdom October 1st​

According to Disney, the Tree of Life awakenings and Beacon of Magic projection show will return to Disney’s Animal Kingdom on October 1st. The nighttime projection shows haven’t been shown at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for months because Disney simply didn’t keep the theme park open late enough for it to get dark enough to present the shows.
With the sun setting earlier (and a new fiscal year beginning), Disney will once again present the Tree of Life Awakenings and Beacons of Magic projection show starting October 1st at 7:45pm.

 

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Grand Floridian Construction Update - September 2022​

Roofing is complete on about half of the building, including the section closest to Big Pine Key. However it is still surrounded by scaffolding as work continues on the exterior.

The center part of Boca Chica is completely surrounded by scaffolding.

Significant work is under way on Boca Chica's northernmost stairwell. This is the part of the building furthest from Big Pine Key, but the sounds of construction tools are prone to carry across the pool courtyard.

Restaurant Narcoossee (below) is also closed and surrounded by walls, however there were no signs of active work on that facility. It seems unlikely that Narcoossee will reopen before Boca Chica returns to service.

Boca Chica's exterior is also covered by scaffolding along the shores of the Seven Seas Lagoon, while sections where the roof is being replaced are evident,

Crews have been working on the Boca Chicabuilding since June when Big Pine Key reopened. No word on exactly how long it will take to complete. However it is expected that the other three buildings--Conch Key, Sugarloaf and Sago Cay--will also be renovated, along with extensive work on the main building and lobby.

 

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The Walt Disney Company Names April Carretta New Head of Communications for Direct to Consumer​

Disney has promoted April Carretta to Head of Communications for it’s direct-to-consumer business arm, according to Variety.

 

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Festival of Fantasy Parade Moving to Just One Performance Per Day Starting October 9th at Magic Kingdom

Disney World has finally updated its entertainment schedule for a few offerings, and one of the updates was to the Festival of Fantasy Parade at Magic Kingdom. Since its return in early March 2022, the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade has been operating two performances per day – one at noon and one at 3pm. For years, the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade typically only had one 3pm performance, and it looks like Disney will return to that cadence shortly.

According to the Disney World calendar, the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade will only be shown once daily at 3pm starting October 9th. Between now and October 8th, Disney will continue with the noon and 3pm performances.

While Disney has made some adjustments to the Festival of Fantasy Parade since March, such as bringing back character couples, the parade is still missing some units and performers. It’s possible that they never return.

 

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Tree of Life Awakenings & Beacon of Magic Return to Disney’s Animal Kingdom October 1st​

According to Disney, the Tree of Life awakenings and Beacon of Magic projection show will return to Disney’s Animal Kingdom on October 1st. The nighttime projection shows haven’t been shown at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for months because Disney simply didn’t keep the theme park open late enough for it to get dark enough to present the shows.
With the sun setting earlier (and a new fiscal year beginning), Disney will once again present the Tree of Life Awakenings and Beacons of Magic projection show starting October 1st at 7:45pm.

This makes me happy, I missed it this past Spring, the park wasn't open late enough for them to do the light show by then.

 

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EPCOT 40th Anniversary Merchandise Revealed

 

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Character Breakfast Reservations Are Open for Crystal Palace in Disney World

 

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Additional Performance of Mickey’s Celebration Cavalcade to Replace Festival of Fantasy Parade​

With yesterday’s news that the Disney Festival of Fantasy parade would move to just a single performance per day, Disney World has added another showtime for the Mickey’s Celebration Cavalcade in its place. Throughout the summer, the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade has had a 12pm showing in addition to the traditional 3pm showing. With the 12pm showing being discontinued next month, an additional performance of Mickey’s Celebration Cavalcade will replace it.
Starting October 9th, there will be an additional performance of Mickey’s Celebration Cavalcade at 11:55am. Here’s the change:

Now – October 8th:

• 10:45am
• 1:40pm
• 4:25pm
• 5:55pm

Starting October 9th

• 10:45am
• 11:55am (NEW)
• 1:40pm
• 4:25pm
• 5:55pm

 

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DinoLand U.S.A. to Close Early on Sept. 24 at Disney's Animal Kingdom Due to Special Event​

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park will host an EARidescent Celebration for community leaders and VoluntEARS on September 24. This event includes a partial park buyout impacting DinoLand U.S.A., Asia, and Pandora from 6 –11:30 p.m. As a reminder, regular park close for day Guests is 8 p.m.

Guests visiting the park on that date should keep in mind that Fossil Fun games will close at 6 p.m., while all DinoLand U.S.A. attractions (including DINOSAUR, TriceraTop Spin, and The Boneyard), stores, and food and beverage locations will close at 7 p.m. to accommodate set up.

 

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Disney Cruise Line Announces 2023 – 2024 New Zealand and Australia Itineraries

 

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Foodie Guide to Rotational Dining on the Disney Wish ​

 

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NEW Disney+ Fantasy Series Based on The Ring & The Crown Book Announced

According to Deadline, a young adult fantasy novel from bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz is being adapted into a Disney+ series. The book is called The Ring & The Crown.

The series is coming to Disney+ thanks to an adaptation by 20th Television, The Gotham Group, and 3 Arts Entertainment, as well as Disney Branded Television.

 

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Construction Continues on Roundup Rodeo BBQ Entrance at Hollywood Studios

 

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White Rhino Mylo Celebrates 1st Birthday at Disney’s Animal Kingdom​

They grow up so fast! Just in time for World Rhino Day, Dr. Mark Penning has shared a video of Mylo, a white rhino, celebrating his first birthday at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.