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

[flipflopmom]

EPCOT Opening Historically Early Starting Monday, February

I read on one thread that Epcot only park that still has park reservations available for a week mid-March. Add that to F&G opening, FEA not being a ILL$ anymore, Remy still new to many… I guess it makes sense. Will be interesting to see what happens once date of Guardians is *officially* announced.

 

[GingerMermaid]

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Hoping this scheduling sticks around and we can see the return of Garden Grill Breakfast offerings.

I know it won't in time for my trip, but I have a breakfast alert for garden grill set up for exactly this reason

 

[Aela]

EPCOT Opening Historically Early Starting Monday, February 28th

Here are the changes:

• February 28 – March 5, March 13-19 park hours extended 8:30am to 9pm (previously 10am to 9pm)
• March 6 – 12: Park hours extended 8:30am to 9pm (previously 10am to 9pm)

The 8:30am opening is not only earlier than we’ve seen in post-COVID times, but historically early when you consider that World Showcase does not have a staggered opening and opens with the rest of the park. With an 8:30am opening on the books until March 19th, it’s clear that Disney is predicting, or at least hoping, for increased attendance at EPCOT over the next month.

In pre-COVID times, it wouldn’t be uncommon for EPCOT to open at 9am, but not open World Showcase until 11am or so. The fact that the entire park is opening at 8:30am is significant and something that we’ll keep an eye on in the coming weeks.

We’re going over Spring Break in a couple weeks 14-20, and i had to replan our Epcot breakfasts. We could do a TS breakfast outside the park and make it for the opening at 9:30. Now we’ll need to come up with something else. Not enough in-park breakfast options. We booked at TaF for 9:40. Thinking we’ll RD Epcot then head that way once things get busy.

 

[Sweettears]

Me too!

Enjoy! Don’t know where you are coming from but I’m near Chicago. The forecast looks fantastic

 

[KittyKitty]

Disney has been holding off on any announcements because of the Galactic Starcruiser getting a lot of negativity.

From the videos I've seen, Starcruiser trip looks pretty cool!. Here is the Dis's video with Craig.

 

[mrsap]

Just want to repost here too…

Hey guys!!! With March only a couple of days away, I would truly appreciate it if anyone who will be in The World during the month of March could please post the March Recreation Calendar for the Disney resort they are staying at!! I’d love to keep the Monthly Resort Recreation Calendar Thread and Page 1 as up to date as possible! Thank you all so much in advance for your help and I hope you all have a wonderful trip!!!

 

[bambialways4ever]

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Just want to repost here too…

Hey guys!!! With March only a couple of days away, I would truly appreciate it if anyone who will be in The World during the month of March could please post the March Recreation Calendar for the Disney resort they are staying at!! I’d love to keep the Monthly Resort Recreation Calendar Thread and Page 1 as up to date as possible! Thank you all so much in advance for your help and I hope you all have a wonderful trip!!!

Since our trip is in March I'd appreciate it too!❤

 

[mrsap]

Good Morning All!

 

[rangerxenos]

I mean granted a normal cruise lasts longer than this on average however most of the upcharges are pretty comparable

captains table = most cruises have signature restaurants
Alcohol and mock-tails= cruises also charge and aside from DCL soda is also upcharged
Shopping on board especially on non DCL ships they pounce on you to look at luxury goods like jewelry and handbags
Paying extra for light sabor training, droid building or Oga’s is like booking an excursion on a port day
Photo packages you guessed it extra on a cruise ship

will I spend $$ on galactic Star cruiser probably not but I WILL be on the wish next year and possibly a non Disney cruise before than

Well, right now most cruises (except Disney, of course) are offering many of these items free to try and get people to cruise again. I keep getting offers with free alcohol, free signature restaurants, free Wifi, free air fare, etc.

 

[rangerxenos]

EPCOT Opening Historically Early Starting Monday, February 28th

Here are the changes:

• February 28 – March 5, March 13-19 park hours extended 8:30am to 9pm (previously 10am to 9pm)
• March 6 – 12: Park hours extended 8:30am to 9pm (previously 10am to 9pm)

The 8:30am opening is not only earlier than we’ve seen in post-COVID times, but historically early when you consider that World Showcase does not have a staggered opening and opens with the rest of the park. With an 8:30am opening on the books until March 19th, it’s clear that Disney is predicting, or at least hoping, for increased attendance at EPCOT over the next month.

In pre-COVID times, it wouldn’t be uncommon for EPCOT to open at 9am, but not open World Showcase until 11am or so. The fact that the entire park is opening at 8:30am is significant and something that we’ll keep an eye on in the coming weeks.

Really hope that this becomes permanent.

 

[mrsap]

Disney World extends theme park hours at all 4 parks in March

Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom will continue to open at 9 am in March. On the 13th the park will close an hour later than originally scheduled. It will close at 10 pm instead of 9 pm. Then from March 14 to 19 the park will close at 11 pm instead of 9 pm.

Epcot
From February 28 to March 19 Epcot will open at 8:30 am instead of 10 am. The park will still close at 9 pm.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios
From March 13 to 19, Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be opening earlier as well. The park will now open at 8:30 am and close at 9 pm.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be opening earlier and closing later than originally planned. From March 13 to 19 the park will open at 7:30 am rather than 9 am and close at 8:30 pm rather than 7 pm.

 

[rangerxenos]

Disney World extends theme park hours at all 4 parks in March

Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom will continue to open at 9 am in March. On the 13th the park will close an hour later than originally scheduled. It will close at 10 pm instead of 9 pm. Then from March 14 to 19 the park will close at 11 pm instead of 9 pm.

Epcot
From February 28 to March 19 Epcot will open at 8:30 am instead of 10 am. The park will still close at 9 pm.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios
From March 13 to 19, Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be opening earlier as well. The park will now open at 8:30 am and close at 9 pm.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be opening earlier and closing later than originally planned. From March 13 to 19 the park will open at 7:30 am rather than 9 am and close at 8:30 pm rather than 7 pm.

REALLY hope they continue this into May!

 

[rangerxenos]

Good Morning!

 

[mrsap]

Mickey and Minnie Topiaries spotted in Epcot ahead of Flower and Garden Festival



Donald, Daisy, Huey, Dewey & Louie

 

[HokieRaven5]

Lighthouse Point: Bahamian Environmental Approvals Pave Way for Construction Commencement

According to a recent report from the Nassau Guardian, Disney Cruise Line received all of the required environmental approvals to commence construction on their all new Bahamian cruise destination located on the southern tip of Eleuthera. Work on a new temporary roadway will begin March 2, 2022.

 

[Avery&Todd]

EPCOT Opening Historically Early Starting Monday, February 28th

Here are the changes:

• February 28 – March 5, March 13-19 park hours extended 8:30am to 9pm (previously 10am to 9pm)
• March 6 – 12: Park hours extended 8:30am to 9pm (previously 10am to 9pm)

The 8:30am opening is not only earlier than we’ve seen in post-COVID times, but historically early when you consider that World Showcase does not have a staggered opening and opens with the rest of the park. With an 8:30am opening on the books until March 19th, it’s clear that Disney is predicting, or at least hoping, for increased attendance at EPCOT over the next month.

In pre-COVID times, it wouldn’t be uncommon for EPCOT to open at 9am, but not open World Showcase until 11am or so. The fact that the entire park is opening at 8:30am is significant and something that we’ll keep an eye on in the coming weeks.

Can I say that we arrive on March 5th and will be at Epcot twice during our trip and I'm a little (GASP!) *sad* that Epcot is opening so early - I was hoping for a little slower start those morning and have time to sit and eat breakfast before starting our day - which will not happen since we'll need to be at Epcot bright an early!

I am a little scared of the crowds that we'll be engulfed in for our week but we're ready! We're starting early each morning and shall tackle the day as it comes at us!

 

[mrsap]

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Sold Out for First Four Months

 

[Squirrel29]

So what is the hold up for extended magic hours for the 2nd week of May? Usually out on Fridays nothing yet.

 

[mickey916]

So what is the hold up for extended magic hours for the 2nd week of May? Usually out on Fridays nothing yet.

I was wondering the same thing. I went to look on Friday and was surprised nothing was updated.

 

[AvidDisReader]

Lighthouse Point: Bahamian Environmental Approvals Pave Way for Construction Commencement

According to a recent report from the Nassau Guardian, Disney Cruise Line received all of the required environmental approvals to commence construction on their all new Bahamian cruise destination located on the southern tip of Eleuthera. Work on a new temporary roadway will begin March 2, 2022.

Disney has confirmed this report, there is a post on the Disney Cruise website.