Disney News Round Up - August 15, 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, WDW News Today
RunDisney fans get ready for the runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend! From April 13-16, 2023 runners can participate in various races celebrating the power of friendship and magic of Pixar with the Pixar Pals!
Take part in the Disney Pixar Cars 5K, Disney Pixar Monsters 10K, the Disney Pixar Toy Story 10 Miler or the runDisney Springtime Surprise Challenge where runners complete all three weekend events! Of course there will be a virtual option as well for those unable to make it to the parks!
General registration for the runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend opens August 23, 2022 at 10 AM ET while the registration for the virtual participants opens August 26, 2022 at 10 AM ET!
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is now accepting reservations for both Magic Kingdom and Disneyland locations! After a two year closure the boutique is reopening on August 25, 2022 to transform kiddos between the ages of 3 and 12 into a princess or a knight! Guests can choose various packages ranging from hairstyling and small accessories to full out princess and knight costumes!
https://wdwnt.com/2022/08/bibbidi-bobbidi-boutique-reservations-2022/
Two of our favourite friends from the Hundred Acre Wood have returned to their meet and greet spot at Magic Kingdom! Guests can now say hello and give a big hug to Winnie the Pooh and Tigger at “A Place For Friends To Meet” near The Many Adventures of Winnie The Pooh!
https://wdwnt.com/2022/08/pooh-tigger-meet-and-greet-returns-magic-kingdom/
Disney’s Skyliner Transportation will be undergoing refurbishment from January 22-29, 2023! All lines will be closed however bus transportation with be available to all theme parks and resorts during this time!
https://wdwnt.com/2022/08/skyliner-closing-for-refurbishment-january-2023/
The Liberty Square Riverboat at Magic Kingdom is also closing for a short refurbishment from August 2, 2022 - September 2, 2022!
https://wdwnt.com/2022/08/liberty-square-riverboat-closing-refurbishment/
Porsche has created a one of a kind edition of their Porsche 911 named the “Sally Special” inspired by Sally Carrera from Disney Pixar’s Cars and it will be auctioned off for charity this month as part of Monterey Car Week! A portion of the money earned from it’s sale will benefit young women through an organization called Girls Inc and the second portion to USA for UNHCR - an organization supporting Ukrainian refugees.
Beginning December 8, 2022 Disney+ subscribers will have the option to purchase a more affordable streaming option! Guests can choose to purchase ad-supported Disney+ for $7.99/month instead of the ad-free service which costs $10.99/month or $109.00 annually.
https://wdwnt.com/2022/08/ad-supported-disney-premieres-december-8th-pricing-revealed/
CEO Bob Chapek did state that kids profiles and pre-school age content will not have ads however, “at least at launch”. So this does open the door for ad’s on kids content down the road but at this time your kiddos content should be ad-free on either tier of service.
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