Disney News Round Up - September 19, 2022
A lot has happened in the world of Disney this week! We’ve gathered up some highlights from the amazing team at WDW News Today - an amazing resources to keep you up to date on all things Disney!
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Breakfast with Winnie the Pooh and the gang from the Hundred Acre Wood is returning to Crystal Palace at Magic Kingdom on October 25, 2022! Reservations for this adorable character dining experience open on September 22, 2022!
https://wdwnt.com/2022/09/breakfast-return-crystal-palace-winnie-the-pooh/
A new fine dining restaurant is coming to the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin in 2023! Rosa Mexicano will be replacing Fresh Mediterranean Market and concept art shows a modern, elegant theme with a sleek marble bar, wooden flooring and intricate tile and iron work details!
https://wdwnt.com/2022/09/rosa-mexicano-walt-disney-world-swan-and-dolphin/
From October 2-29 it appears that both Epcot and Hollywood Studios will be opening a half hour earlier at 8:30 AM and closing at 9:00 PM. Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be opening at 8:00 AM and close at 8:00 PM Oct 2-11, 13-17, 20-23 and 29. It will close at 7:00 PM Oct 10, 12, 18, 29 and 24-28.
https://wdwnt.com/2022/09/october-2022-hours-extended-epcot-studios-animal/
Magic Kingdom also has a varied schedule throughout the month of October due to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party! On the following dates Magic Kingdom will open at 8:00 AM and close at 6:00 PM to regular guests for the Halloween Party - October 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 23, 25, 27, and 28. The park will operate from 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM on remaining dates - October 3, 5, 8, 9, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, and 29.
https://wdwnt.com/2022/09/magic-kingdom-hours-extended-in-october-2022/
Last week we heard that there would be a new shop opening in Disneyland’s New Orleans Square themed to “The Princess and the Frog” and the sign is already up! Eudora’s Chic Boutique featuring Tiana’s Gourmet Secrets is located next door to the Blue Bayou Restaurant. Windows are still blacked out with a sign in the window reading “Set a table! Set a stage! Dress the part! Start a rage!” - alluding to the kind of vibrant energy we can expect in this shop!
Hollywood Lounge in Disney’s California Adventure Park has reopened with a refreshed look! The quick service refreshment stand is located in Hollywood Land near the Backlot Stage and offers a variety cocktails and beers. Its previous red and tan theming has been updated with bright teal, pink and checkerboard accents as well as an updated red, white and yellow logo!
https://wdwnt.com/2022/09/hollywood-lounge-reopens-new-look-dca/
Disney KiteTails in Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be ending this month! In an official statement Disney announced, ““As you know, Disney KiteTails debuted at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park for the launch of the 50th anniversary celebration of Walt Disney World Resort. After this first year, we will transition the entertainment on Discovery River Lagoon to the Flotillas. The last flight for Disney KiteTails will be September 30, 2022.”
https://wdwnt.com/2022/09/breaking-disney-kitetails-ending-this-month-at-disneys-animal-kingdom/
Disney has reportedly moved the release date for their upcoming film “Haunted Mansion” which was scheduled to release March 10, 2023 but has been delayed. Guests waiting to see the spooky film based on the beloved attraction will have to wait a few more months when it’s finally released on August 11, 2023!
https://wdwnt.com/2022/09/haunted-mansion-film-release-date-moved-2023/
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