Disney News Round Up - August 22, 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
This week is World Princess Week at Disney Parks! From August 21-27 guests can celebrate the courage & kindness of the Disney Princesses we all love! From special princess movie screenings at Movies Under The Stars at select resorts, a special dance party at Disney Springs on Saturday August 27 & plenty of food & beverage options there’s plenty of ways to celebrate!
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/08/world-princess-week-returns-next-week/
In Walt Disney World guests can enjoy special food & beverage offerings including a Jasmine Cookie at Oasis Sweets and Sips; Tiana Banana Pudding at Regal Eagle Smokehouse; the Seaside Brownie at Dockside Diner plus so much more throughout all four theme parks!
Of course the resorts are also offering plenty of unique treats! Try a Mermaid Cupcake at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort; the Cinderella Cupcake at Disney’s Contemporary Resort or the Moana Mini Cake at Disney’s Polynesian Village!
Guests at Disneyland Resort are also able to find special treats to commemorate World Princess Week including the Tangled Loaf Cake, Princess Waffle Shot (with or without alcohol) and the Princess Gown Cookie just to name a few!
And overseas at Disneyland Paris guests can find the Kingdom of Kumandra Mocktail, Disney Princess Macaroons and the Sleeping Beauty Charlotte Cake plus more at various locations throughout the park!
We also learned this week that Princess Raya of “Raya and the Last Dragon” is officially joining the Disney Princess lineup! Guests at Disneyland Paris will be able to enjoy a special Raya Magic Shot from Disney PhotoPass to celebrate this milestone all this week!
https://wdwnt.com/2022/08/princess-raya-last-dragon-official-disney-princess/
The Haunted Mansion in Disneyland Park has begun it’s holiday transformation! Construction walls now surround the attraction and a sign is posted out front reading “Sandy Claws is busy decking these haunted halls. Please join us for a frightfully good time after September 2. Seasons screamings!” This overlay is one of our favorite parts of the holiday season!
https://wdwnt.com/2022/08/haunted-mansion-closed-construction-walls-2022/
The Dapper Dans are also getting into the fall spirit in the Magic Kingdom! The iconic barbershop quartet debuted their fall inspired outfits replacing their brightly colored vests, pants and hats with more subdued, warm tones of burgundy, gold and green!
https://wdwnt.com/2022/08/dapper-dans-now-wearing-autumn-outfits-at-the-magic-kingdom/
H2O+, the maker of hair and skincare products found throughout Disney Parks and Resorts and Disney Cruise Line has announced they are retiring the beloved brand at the end of this year! The brand is no longer accepting orders on their site, instead customers are directed to purchase products on Amazon while supplies last.
Musician Kal David who voiced Sonny Eclipse at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe has passed away at the age of 79. This iconic character is beloved and has become a bit of a cult favorite among Disney fans since appearing when the restaurant opened in 1994. Our thoughts are with Kal’s family and friends as they navigate this difficult time.
https://wdwnt.com/2022/08/kal-david-voice-of-sonny-eclipse-passes-away-at-79/
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