Disney News Round Up - September 5, 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
Fall celebrations are officially in full swing at Disneyland Resort! From now until Oct 31 guests can enjoy Halloween Time festivities throughout the resort including characters in new seasonal looks, themed decor, festive treats and more!
The Haunted Mansion has been transformed into Haunted Mansion Holiday complete with the fan favorite gingerbread house with an all new design! Plaza de la Familia is also back at Disney’s California Adventure Park through Nov 2 full of experiences and entertainment inspired by Dia de los Muertos!
Each night through Oct 31 guests can experience “Halloween Screams” - a projection and special effects show in Disneyland. On weekend evenings this show takes to the skies and adds incredible fireworks alongside the delightfully frightful projections!
In California Adventure Radiator Springs is transformed into Radiator Screams, Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT transforms into Guardians of the Galaxy - Monsters After Dark in late afternoon every day during the season and plenty more spooky festivities are around every corner!
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2022/09/fall-celebrations-return-to-disneyland-resort-today/
In DinoLand USA at Disney’s Animal Kingdom some familiar faces have returned! Donald, Daisy, Chip and Dale have all returned to their meet-and-greet locations after a two year closure!
https://wdwnt.com/2022/09/donald-and-daisy-meet-and-greets-return-dinoland/
https://wdwnt.com/2022/09/chip-n-dale-meet-and-greet-returns-dinoland-2022/
The flotillas on Discovery River at Disney’s Animal Kingdom are also changing! Two new “Adventure Flotillas” have launched! One featuring Russell from UP and the second featuring Scrooge McDuck and Launchpad McQuack!
https://wdwnt.com/2022/09/russell-up-adventure-flotilla-animal-kingdom/
https://wdwnt.com/2022/09/flotilla-launchpad-mcquack-and-scrooge-mcduck/
As part of ongoing efforts to reduce waste, Disneyland Paris is offering a limited edition collection of upcycled bags made from the castle themed tarp that covered Sleeping Beauty Castle during refurbishment! Instead of discarding the massive tarp it’s been turned into tote bags, pouches and more! Each of the 2300 bags is handmade by BILUM, a company specializing in upcycling tarps and other materials.
https://wdwnt.com/2022/09/upcycled-bags-sleeping-beauty-castle-tarp-paris/
Cultural Representatives are back at Epcot! Participants have begun to arrive over the past few weeks and have been hard at work training and preparing for their roles! Cultural Representatives in World Showcase at Epcot are integral in creating a unique and memorable guest experience and we’re so glad they are finally able to return!
https://wdwnt.com/2022/08/cultural-representatives-celebrate-return-to-epcot/
Ron Logan, former executive Vice President of Walt Disney Entertainment, passed away on August 30 at age 84. This Disney Legend began his career in the 1960’s as a trumpet player at Disneyland and went on to create, cast and produce all live entertainment products for Disney Parks, Resorts and Cruises around the world including Fantasmic, Festival of the Lion King and IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth to name a few.
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