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

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TRON Construction Update: Railroad Tunnel Construction Begins, More Canopy Roof Installed, Sneak Peek at Theming Details







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Disney Did the “Bear” Minimum for Splash Mountain Refurbishment at Magic Kingdom

The work completed on the facade of the attraction only affected a small portion and there is a stark difference between what was refreshed and what was ignored.

 

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Disney World Theme Parks Begin to Hit Capacity for Presidents’ Day Weekend

Disney Park Pass availability calendar-

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The following parks are already full:

• February 18: Magic Kingdom
• February 20: Disney’s Animal Kigndom
• February 21: Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom
• February 22: Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom

For Annual Passholders, Disney Park Passes are available for all four Walt Disney World theme parks through the end of the calendar.

Every year I warn people not to visit Disney (world and land) over President's Day... my friends always say "oh it won't be that bad not THAT many people have it off". Every year, so far, I have been right and it is a mess

 

[Piglet_Mom]

Oof, we're gonna be there the 19-21 for the wife's birthday. Why did she have to be born on a Holiday weekend

We have the same problem with our kids. One has a birthday that is always around Presidents Day and the other is always during Thanksgiving week. They will probably never get a trip on their actual birthday.

 

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Hollywood Studios Nighttime Shows Cancelled Today

 

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Buzz Lightyear Debuts New Character Look at Disney World

Old Look



New Look

 

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Buzz Lightyear Debuts New Character Look at Disney World

Old Look

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New Look

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Better look and much more comfortable for the “friend of Buzz” as new head has permeable fabric helmet, perforated teeth, and perforated sclera (more places to see out). Old head had hard plastic helmet, solid sclera, and only perforated teeth - not much ventilation and much hotter in the Florida sun!

 

[ThereYouSeeHer]

Buzz Lightyear Debuts New Character Look at Disney World

I wonder if refreshing the Toy Story characters is related to the Roundup Rodeo BBQ restaurant opening this year. I know it hasn't been announced as Character Dining, but could they surprise us, or is it for a grand opening celebration or something?

 

[RamblingRabbit]

I wonder if refreshing the Toy Story characters is related to the Roundup Rodeo BBQ restaurant opening this year. I know it hasn't been announced as Character Dining, but could they surprise us, or is it for a grand opening celebration or something?

These costumes all were debuted last year in other parks and are just slowly being used everywhere else.

 

[Jennasis]

Thank goodness they finally fixed the Toy Story character costumes. I never understood why the costumes look so bizarre and not at ALL like the movie characters.

 

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[Leigh L]

Every year I warn people not to visit Disney (world and land) over President's Day... my friends always say "oh it won't be that bad not THAT many people have it off". Every year, so far, I have been right and it is a mess

Totally agree!
We went President's week in 2018 and was soooo crowded and a hot mess. Literally and figuratively (I think temps were high 80s most days IIRC). We had a far easier time navigating Christmas Eve 2019 lol.

DD and I also did one park day in 2021 during President Day week, on Thursday. We did a three-park challenge (MK-DHS-EP-MK) and since it was just the two of us, we navigated fairly well but it was busier than other times during the pandemic we'd gone. We did virtual school and work 3 days from Pop and the resort was definitely not quiet!

After moving offsite, we did 3 park days the following week. It was still pretty busy that week considering social distancing was still in place and travel wasn't fully back yet.

I agree, not the best week! It's definitely not one of my top choices after that 2018 trip LOL

 

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Nighttime Shows Cancelled for Second Day in a Row at Hollywood Studios

 

[ddluvsdisney]

Oof, we're gonna be there the 19-21 for the wife's birthday. Why did she have to be born on a Holiday weekend

Haha!! And why am I a teacher?
In the northeast Presidents week is a vacation week. We don’t go every year but it’s always busy!

 

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Dok-Ondar Returns to Batuu

 

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Limited-Time Pop-Up Bar at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort!

If you happen to be staying at or visiting Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort this weekend, you might notice a new addition — a pop-up bar. A Cast Member informed us that Disney often sets up these pop-up bars for holidays and special events. She told us she thinks this one is here for Super Bowl Weekend. However, it’s also Valentine’s Day weekend, so it’s both a holiday and special event occasion — and both are good reasons to grab a drink!

 

[bambialways4ever]

Haha!! And why am I a teacher?
In the northeast Presidents week is a vacation week. We don’t go every year but it’s always busy!

Same on the west coast! Whole week off or at least a 4 to 5 day weekend!

 

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Walt Disney Imagineering Files Permit to Complete Roundup Rodeo BBQ Restaurant in Toy Story Land

 

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Disney’s Hollywood Studios Down to One Cavalcade, Mickey and Friends Characters Disperse

With Mickey relocating to his Red Carpet Dreams location earlier today, that spelled the end to the Mickey and Friends Motorcade, which is now listed as “closed” on in-park tip boards.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Nighttime Shows Cancelled for Second Day in a Row at Hollywood Studios

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Disney Cancels More Performances of Disney Movie Magic and Wonderful World of Animation at Disney’s Hollywood Studios


In addition to canceling performances tonight, Disney has canceled performances tomorrow night (February 14) for Disney Movie Magic and Wonderful World of Animation as well.