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

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Operating Hours Released for Reopening of Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park

Blizzard Beach will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily from November 13 through December 31.

 

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Get Jazzed for a First Look at Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend Merchandise

 

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Disney welcomes the opening team of Cast Members for TRON Lightcycle Run at Walt Disney World

The opening team of Cast Members for Walt Disney World's TRON Lightcycle Run are now being notified of their new roles.

 

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‘For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration’ Performance Canceled Due to Ceiling Leak in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Disney’s Hollywood Studios guests hoping to enjoy “For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration” this morning were disappointed as at least one performance was canceled due to a leak at the attraction.

The 11:30 a.m. show was canceled and later performances may also be canceled today

UPDATE: There is still an active leak/dripping from the roof in multiple places, but the 4:30pm show will be performed

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The Walt Disney Company Announces $1 Million Multi-Year Grant for the Disney Storytellers Fund at Florida A&M University

Today, The Walt Disney Company announced a $1 million grant to Florida A&M University’s School of Journalism & Graphic Communication (SJGC) over the next five years with the establishment of the Disney Storytellers Fund at FAMU.

The grant is part of the Disney Future Storytellers program, an initiative aimed at increasing access to careers in storytelling and innovation for individuals from historically underrepresented or marginalized communities. The donation to SJGC will provide selected students with tuition and housing scholarships, a stipend, specialized programming, mentoring, leadership development, and more.

 

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Walt Disney Imagineering confirms opening timeline for EPCOT's CommuniCore Plaza and CommuniCore Hall

Along with some new ground level images of the construction site, Disney has also confirmed that CommuniCore Plaza, CommuniCore Hall, and Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana will all open to guests in late 2023.

 

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Iron Man Suit Now on Display in Marketplace Co-Op

 

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Walt Disney World Wait Times for Third Week of October 2022

 

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Frozen Sing-Along Closing January 9, 2023 for Refurbishment at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

The Frozen Sing-Along at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be closing on January 9, 2023 for refurbishment. The location is scheduled to be closed from January 9-27, 2023, reopening to guests on January 28th.

 

[BrianL]

Frozen Sing-Along Closing January 9, 2023 for Refurbishment at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

The Frozen Sing-Along at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be closing on January 9, 2023 for refurbishment. The location is scheduled to be closed from January 9-27, 2023, reopening to guests on January 28th.

Sounds like it needs it!

 

[HokieRaven5]

Disney World Zootopia Cheesecake Celebrates Premier of Zootopia+



A Zootopia Cheesecake is coming to The Market at Ale & Compass and the Beach Club Marketplace on November 1st to celebrate the premier of Zootopia+ on Disney+.

The Zootopia Cheesecake features a sweet tart shell with peach mousse, blueberry curd, and a chocolate Pawpsicle.

 

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Ice Cream Cart Replaces Dino Diner, More Seating Added to Former Site of Primeval Whirl at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

 

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Ice Cream Cart Replaces Dino Diner, More Seating Added to Former Site of Primeval Whirl at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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[Sweettears]

Ice Cream Cart Replaces Dino Diner, More Seating Added to Former Site of Primeval Whirl at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Pretty darn fancy. Probably the work of several imagineers

 

[Smugpugmug]

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Right? LOL I understand why Primeval Whirl was closed (manufacturer that supplied the parts went out of business) but this is such a waste of space in a park with not a lot of rides.

 

[HokieRaven5]

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[Naomeri]

Right? LOL I understand why Primeval Whirl was closed (manufacturer that supplied the parts went out of business) but this is such a waste of space in a park with not a lot of rides.

But if they’re planning to completely overhaul the whole DinoLand area in the not-too-distant future, there’s no point to doing anything more elaborate than a few tables and snack cart

 

[Smugpugmug]

But if they’re planning to completely overhaul the whole DinoLand area in the not-too-distant future, there’s no point to doing anything more elaborate than a few tables and snack cart

I get that. None of what they shared at D23 is concrete so for all we know none of that will ever happen. For now though it's just a waste of space.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Another ‘WandaVision’ Spinoff Series Is in the Works



According to Deadline, this second WandaVision spin-off series will focus on Paul Bettany’s Vision and is currently titled Vision Quest. The writers’ room for the potential show is set to begin next week.

 

[MidnightMeeko]

Another ‘WandaVision’ Spinoff Series Is inAccording to Deadline, this second WandaVision spin-off series will focus on Paul Bettany’s Vision and is currently titled Vision Quest. The writers’ room for the potential show is set to begin next week.

But Why?! The first one was so depressing. Wanda and Vision's whole story arc was really gut wrenching. Does anyone want more heartache?

(I might be a little bitter about how it all went down.. )