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

[BrianL]

On nights with a second show traditionally the second has been less crowded, so if you can, I'd recommend that.

Oh, and by "less crowded" I mean it still fills in, but there is less of a crush for entry and seating. It does eventually get full.

 

[OKW Lover]

Return Date Announced for Toy Story Land Green Army Drum Corps at Hollywood Studios​

According to the Disney World website, the Green Army Drum Corps will return to Toy Story Land on November 6th with the following showtimes:

• 10:30am
• 11:30am
• 12:30pm
• 2:30pm
• 3:30pm
• 4:30pm

Yet another entertainment cut we can blame on Bob C.
...oh wait

 

[mrsap]

New Interactive Entertainment Offerings for Kids to Be Available on Saturday Mornings at Disney Springs

Beginning October 22, kids will kick off Saturday mornings with lots of fun at Disney Springs as new, interactive entertainment acts for children will be available every Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Waterview Stage (on certain dates, the children activities may be moved to the Orange Node stage).

Young Guests and their families will be encouraged to participate in activities such as drum circles, hula hoop contests, DJ led dance parties, and more!

This week's schedule:

October 22: Wassalou – Come and join the Saturday drum circle and create your own music! Kids of all ages are invited to pick up bongos, maracas, and more and dance along with Wassalou, a contemporary Afropop band that originally debuted as an opening-day entertainment offering at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park.

 

[HokieRaven5]

New ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Teaser Trailer and Character Posters Released

 

[sherlockmiles]

Apologies if this was already shared:

 

[closetmickey]

RUMOR: Disney Executives “Officially” Cancel EPCOT’s Play Pavilion, Will Abandon Project Unfinished​

According to sources inside the company, that silence would remain through the D23 Expo 2022, and it did, with no mention of the existence of the project from executives or Imagineers. Strangely enough, just weeks later, the pavilion was mentioned on the EPCOT 40 map given to guests, and its pavilion logo even featured on EPCOT 40 merchandise which is still being released as we speak. Despite all of this, sources in the company now indicate that executives have “officially” canceled the project during a retreat to Walt Disney World.

Reportedly, it was chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products Josh D’Amaro who pulled the trigger and killed the project. Those familiar with the pavilion said that a lot of the interior had already been installed and completed.

I feel like the company just feels so disorganized right now!!

 

[mrsap]

Construction Continues on Balconies and Exteriors of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa​

Construction continues at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, which is undergoing a big refurbishment. Earlier this month, the Boca Chica building reopened amidst the renovation.

*Click for additional pics.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Hip Hop Nutcracker Coming To Disney Plus November 25

 

[Brocktoon]

I feel like the company just feels so disorganized right now!!

During the D23 parks panel they showed a bunch of 'potential' blue-sky ideas over the song 'Try Everything' from Zootopia. Putting 2 and 2 together I got the impression that future Imagineering projects may end a up a mess of start and stop ideas, or projects that may end up looking nothing like the original plan. Just too many poorly fleshed out plans thrown against the wall ...

 

[closetmickey]

Why not get rid of some of the character dining and move them into the parks instead. They really don't need all the character dining they have. IMO get rid of the ones in the parks and limit it to the resorts. Use the ones in the parks to have more meet and greets in the parks.

But that wouldn't bring in the big bucks

 

[HokieRaven5]

Pathé, Chapter 2 Teaming Up With Disney+ To Develop ‘Three Musketeers’ Spin-Off Series

According to Variety, French production companies Pathé’ and Chapter 2 are working with Disney to produce two more installments in its newly established The Three Musketeersfranchise.

 

[Haley R]

New Interactive Entertainment Offerings for Kids to Be Available on Saturday Mornings at Disney Springs

Beginning October 22, kids will kick off Saturday mornings with lots of fun at Disney Springs as new, interactive entertainment acts for children will be available every Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Waterview Stage (on certain dates, the children activities may be moved to the Orange Node stage).

Young Guests and their families will be encouraged to participate in activities such as drum circles, hula hoop contests, DJ led dance parties, and more!

This week's schedule:

October 22: Wassalou – Come and join the Saturday drum circle and create your own music! Kids of all ages are invited to pick up bongos, maracas, and more and dance along with Wassalou, a contemporary Afropop band that originally debuted as an opening-day entertainment offering at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park.

I think we might actually go to this tomorrow. Our 2 yo loves dancing and instruments

 

[mrsap]

Disneyland News:​

Mobile Waitlist Info Released for 2022 Disneyland Resort Hand-Pulled Candy Canes​

Information has been released about Disneyland Resort’s famous hand-pulled 18-inch candy canes, which are returning for the 2022 holiday season.

These special treats will be available at Candy Palace in Disneyland Park on December 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, and 24.

They will be available at Trolley Treats in Disney California Adventure on December 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, and 25.

For the chance to purchase a candy cane, guests must enter a mobile waitlist. Once the waitlist is activated each day, guests will be able to add their name and phone number at the location to receive a text back with a return time. Candy canes cannot be mobile ordered, and being on the waitlist does not guarantee you will get one. They can sell out before the day is done, so join the waitlist as early as possible.

The parks typically open at 8:00 a.m. We arrived at about 7:50 a.m. last year to join the mobile waitlist and received our text back at 9:50 a.m. The candy canes were $19.99 each last year.

 

[mrsap]

Disneyland News:​

“it’s a small world” at Disneyland Closing Next Week for 2022 Holiday Overlay​

“it’s a small world” at Disneyland Park will close on Monday, October 24, 2022, to receive its holiday overlay. Last year, the holiday version of “it’s a small world” was delayed due to flooding in the attraction. Cast Members worked hard to finish fixing the ride and it opened in early December.

 

[mrsap]

Disneyland News:

Disney California Adventure Hours Extended For Week of Thanksgiving 2022

From Saturday, November 19 through Saturday, November 26, Disney California Adventure will remain open until 11:00 p.m. instead of 10:00 p.m. It will continue to open at 8:00 a.m.

 

[mrsap]

Trees Planted Around TRON Lightcycle Run in Magic Kingdom​

As we count down the days until TRON Lightcycle / Run finally opens in Magic Kingdom, we’ll continue to check on construction from the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover. Crews have begun to plant foliage in the area around the coaster.

 

[CarolynFH]

Trees Planted Around TRON Lightcycle Run in Magic Kingdom​

As we count down the days until TRON Lightcycle / Run finally opens in Magic Kingdom, we’ll continue to check on construction from the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover. Crews have begun to plant foliage in the area around the coaster.

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Lookin’ good! Hopefully they’ll reopen the train as soon as the outside work is finished.

 

[mrsap]

DCL News:​

Disney Cruise Line Overbooks Some Port Adventures & Onboard Experiences​

Guests who booked Port Adventures and other onboard experiences on October 19 and 20 may see their plans cancelled following an error which allowed these activities to be overbooked.

Messages are being sent out from Disney Cruise Line and travel agents apologizing for the error. No specific details were given as to what specific experiences were overbooked, meaning it may have been a system-wide error.

Guests are being encouraged to check DisneyCruise.com if their booking was impacted in order to select alternative experience choices. Modifications to pre-arranged experiences and activities can be made until three days prior to sailing.

 

[mrsap]

I hope you all have a great weekend!

 

[mrsap]

Tree of Life Awakenings Move to Nightly Showings Starting November 5th at Animal Kingdom​

Following an inconsistent schedule since returning to Animal Kingdom earlier this month, the Tree of Life Awakenings and Beacon of Magic projection shows will be shown nightly starting November 5th. With an early close on November 5th and Daylight Saving Time ending on November 6th, it will get dark early enough to present the projection shows before Disney’s Animal Kingdom closes.