Disney News Round Up - August 1, 2022
A lot has happened in the world of Disney this week! We’ve gathered up some highlights from the amazing teams at Disney Parks Blog and WDW News Today - two amazing resources to keep you up to date on all things Disney!
Photos: Disney Parks Blog and WDW News Today
Harmony Barber Shop at Disney’s Magic Kingdom reopened this week after a two and a half year closure! Cast members gathered for a special ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand reopening! The Harmony Barber Shop is a unique experience on Main Street USA where guests of all ages can get a hair cut or beard trim and many parents book their child’s first haircut here! Stylists are state licensed cosmetologists and always make sure a guests experience is one to remember!
Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage at Disneyland Park has reopened! Guests can once again submerge under the sea to explore the great big blue with Nemo and friends! Ahead of the reopening there was a special reception to celebrate the cast members who worked on bringing this beloved attraction back to life! There were many people involved in the refurbishment process including Imagineers, Resort Enhancement, facilities, operations, maintenance and engineering teams - all working together to create the best experience for guests!
D23 Expo 2022 is returning to the Anaheim Convention Center September 9-11! Guests will be able to explore the Disney Parks Wonderful World Of Dreams pavilion where they’ll see behind the scenes sneak peeks of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Disney Cruise Line, new Frozen-themed experiences and more! There will also be limited edition merchandise, special panel presentations and first access to DisneyMe - an all new digital avatar in the Play Disney Parks app!
Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is officially open! This AAA Five Diamond Award and Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Award recipient is back and better than ever serving up decadent cuisine, world class wine selections and new zero proof cocktails so that all guests can enjoy the experience of course pairings. The newly renovated interior is full of opulent elegance.
As part of the inclusivity efforts at Disney, the mural of Never Land at the Peter Pan meet and greet location in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom has been updated. The section of the map that previously was labelled “Indian Camp” has been replaced with “Never Land Tribe”. This change is part of the ongoing Stories Matter initiative which addresses Disney’s past use of cultural stereotypes. Other changes include the upcoming replacement of Splash Mountain with Tiana’s Bayou Adventure as well as the redesign of some culturally insensitive scenes in the Jungle Cruise attraction.
Cars fan get ready for a new adventure with Mater and Lightning McQueen premiering September 8 on Disney+! Disney released the trailer for “Cars on the Road” following our two favourite vehicles as they travel across the country to attend Mater’s sister’s wedding! Of course during this road trip they encounter all kinds of adventures that will have viewers chuckling!
Disney legend Pat Carroll passed away at her home in Cape Cod, Massachusetts on July 30, 2022 at ages 95. Carroll had a long career full of incredible roles and was an Emmy and Grammy award winning actress. But Disney fans will always remember her as the voice of Ursula from Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Our thoughts are with her loved ones and the fans around the world who loved her.
https://wdwnt.com/2022/07/pat-carroll-ursula-little-mermaid-passed-away/
The reimagined ‘AMA ‘AMA restaurant will be reopening at Aulani this fall as a dinner only experience. This new dining experience promises guests a new upscale menu with locally inspired dishes, cocktails and desserts. Guests will see decor paying homage to the ‘ama’ama fish (for which the restaurant is named) with elements like “light fixtures inspired by traditional Hawaiian fish baskets and…a central light fixture composed of fin like elements that swim above the entrance.” More details regarding menu and reservations will be released at a later date!
https://wdwnt.com/2022/07/ama-ama-reopening-at-aulani-resort/
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