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

[rangerxenos]

Theme Park Hours Extended for Remainder of March, Early April at Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

• March 20, 22-31, April 1-2: Park hours extended 9am to 11pm (previously 9am to 9pm)
• March 21: Park hours extended 9am to 10pm (previously 9am to 9pm)

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

• March 20-31, April 1-2: Park hours extended 7:30am to 8:30pm (previously 9am to 7pm)

EPCOT

• March 20-31, April 1-2: Park hours extended 8:30am to 9pm (previously 10am to 9pm)

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

• March 20-31, April 1-2: Park hours extended 8:30am to 9pm (previously 9am to 9pm)

Hoping the extended hours continue through early May!

 

[mrsap]

All Disney World Theme Parks Sold Out This Week as Spring Break Ramps Up

 

[mrsap]

Villa’s at Grand Floridian Resort Studio Opening Date JUNE 20, 2022

The newest rooms at Villas at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa are now available for booking with an anticipated grand opening of June 20, 2022.

Beginning March 14, 2022, owners at the Grand Floridian can book the Resort Studios for any check in date from June 20 through February 14, 2023, with the 11-month booking window applicable going forward. Owners can also book any other DVC resort up to 7 months prior to arrival. This applies to both DVC members who recently added points at the Grand Floridian and to those who have owned the resort dating back to its 2013 inception. The original stand-alone DVC building and the new Resort Studios located in Big Pine Key are all part of the same condo association with owners having equal rights to reserve all rooms.

Beginning on May 13, 2022, reservations for the Resort Studios will move online with access open to all DVC members. On that date, owners of other DVC properties will be able to Resort Studios for arrival dates between June 20 and December 13, with future dates subject to the 7 month window.

 

[rangerxenos]

Oh my! We had a slow leak that has been going on for who knows how long and mainly affected sub areas. We're still finding out what all has to be replaced. I hope things get better for you soon and that there isn't much damage left to find!

DH just called, two hours, a hole in the bathroom wall, and $350 later the pipe is replaced and we have water again, yay! And we think we have finally found a good local plumber after years of trying.

 

[OKW Lover]

But it is still fresh made and not the garbage pizzas you get at most QS. It's just thicker crust than VN and cut into rectangles.

In our experience it is the same garbage pizzas you get at most QS.

 

[mrsap]

'Swirls on the Water' brings new alcoholic Dole Whips to Walt Disney World

'Swirls on the Water' replaces Aristocrepes in the Marketplace, and opens later today.

Menu items include soft-serve swirls, with flavors such as pineapple and vanilla, lemon and blue cookie dough, and habanero lime.

 

[mrsap]

Limited-Time shopDisney Discount Announced for Annual Passholders

Starting today, Annual Passholders can enjoy a special discount on shopDisney.com purchases. Here’s the announcement from Disney:

Now through March 17, 2022, enjoy 25% off a purchase of $75 or more! At shopDisney.com you’ll find magical merchandise, awesome accessories and more.

Important Information

Follow these steps to use this discount:

1. Check that your Disney Parks account is linked to your Walt Disney World Annual Pass.
2. Select “Sign In or Create Account” then login or register into your account.
3. Select the “Welcome” link and then “Membership & Passes.”
4. Under “Link Memberships & Passes to Your Account,” ensure your Walt Disney World Annual Pass is linked. If it is not, select “Add a Disney Annual Pass” and add necessary information.
5. Go to shopDisney.com and sign in to your shopDisney account, affiliated with your Disney Account.
6. Place at least $75 of eligible items into your bag.
7. In “My Bag,” type the Promotion Code WDW25 into the “Add Promotion Code” area, then select “Apply.”
8. The promotion will be applied, if eligible.
9. Continue shopping or begin checkout.

 

[Moliphino]

In our experience it is the same garbage pizzas you get at most QS.

Not in my experience. It was just like in this DFB review:
https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2020...-and-weve-got-the-pepperoni-cups-to-prove-it/

 

[BrianL]

Not in my experience. It was just like in this DFB review:
https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2020...-and-weve-got-the-pepperoni-cups-to-prove-it/

Well, it certainly LOOKS better than the typical in-park pizza. It may be something I'll have to try next time.

 

[mrsap]

Tower of Terror 10-Miler Race to Run Through Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Toy Story Land

The race maps for the upcoming runDisney Springtime Surprise series have been released, and one race, in particular, stands out for its route through two never-before-run paths through Toy Story Land and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge!

The Tower of Terror 10-Miler will tread where no (official) race has gone before by heading to the edge of the galaxy and Andy’s backyard. Of course, unofficial races are often had at the beginning of each day as guests run back to rope drop Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, and I wish we were joking.

 

[mrsap]

Extended Evening Theme Park Hours Released Through May 25, Magic Kingdom Adjustment in Mid-May

 

[1lilspark]

Tower of Terror 10-Miler Race to Run Through Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Toy Story Land

The race maps for the upcoming runDisney Springtime Surprise series have been released, and one race, in particular, stands out for its route through two never-before-run paths through Toy Story Land and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge!

The Tower of Terror 10-Miler will tread where no (official) race has gone before by heading to the edge of the galaxy and Andy’s backyard. Of course, unofficial races are often had at the beginning of each day as guests run back to rope drop Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, and I wish we were joking.

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It will be interesting to see how many DNF’s this one gets as because of this it the course is front loaded with parks and back loaded with highway

 

[HokieRaven5]

Disney Cruise Line Discounts and Special Offers Released the Week of March 13, 2022

 

[HokieRaven5]

Updated Magic Kingdom Map



On the inside of park maps, you’ll find a layout of the park as well as important information about current shows and attractions, and you can now read more about a few of the more recent additions to Magic Kingdom, like the Festival of Fantasy Parade, which just returned last week. You can also read about the Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade and Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire!

 

[mrsap]

Star Wars Celebration 2022 Tickets Go Back On Sale Tomorrow

Star Wars has announced that Star Wars Celebration 2022 tickets will resume sales tomorrow, March 15th. Here’s the announcement:

It’s finally time to celebrate the galaxy far, far away once again.

StarWars.com is thrilled to announce that Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022 tickets will go back on sale to the general public on March 15, 2022, at 9 a.m. PT. Tickets will be limited and may sell out quickly, so mark your calendars and get ready to punch it!

 

[MidnightMeeko]

DH just called, two hours, a hole in the bathroom wall, and $350 later the pipe is replaced and we have water again, yay! And we think we have finally found a good local plumber after years of trying.

Hooray!

 

[mrsap]

March 14-17 DVC Members Save 25% On Most Items At ShopDisney

From March 14 - 17, 2022, DVC owners can save 25% off any purchase of $75 or more at ShopDisney.com. Use promo code "DVC25" to take advantage of this offer. Additionally, this offer can be stacked with promo code "SHIPMAGIC" for complimentary shipping.

The discount applies to most general merchandise items. DVC members already receive 20% savings on Disney Vacation Club items. The limited-time 25% discount does not stack with, nor supercede the normal 20%.

 

[mrsap]

Otherworldly Flora Arrive at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT

 

[mrsap]

Introducing the ‘Cast Conversations’ Series

The Walt Disney Company is full of talented individuals around the world who work in a wide variety of roles, contributing to the magic in their own special ways. In an effort to celebrate these employees and cast members, our brand-new “Cast Conversation” series gives us the opportunity to hear about all of the unique individual stories here at Disney and highlight the many faces behind the magic.

For our inaugural episode, we sat down with Kevin, Manager, Research, for the Walt Disney Archives in Burbank, California.

 

[Pete M]

I will be more excited standing in that line than any of the currently open rides at Disney. my family loves it! but pizza varies wildly across the globe and everyone's tastes are different so I can understand why some won't care for it.

and for what it's worth, none of us care for the rest of the QS pizza in Disney.