DISNEY NEWS ROUNDUP: Food & Wine Menus Released; More Character Dining Returning; Splash Mountain Re-Theme Details; Eat to the Beat Concert Line Up; Disney Wish Review; Bibbidi Bobbidi Returning & More
Lots of news since the last roundup including our favorite news of the year, EPCOT Food & Wine Festival menus. Disney also continues its slow but steady progress back to pre-covid normal with the return of a number of fan favorites. All this and more are below in this week’s news roundup.
1 – Menus Released for the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival
The 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival opens July 14, 2022, and Disney has released the menus for the Global Marketplaces. Get out your planners because, as always, there is a lot you’ll want to try. Learn more at the link below.
Click here for the menus for the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival.
2 – More Character Dining to Return to Walt Disney World This Fall
More and more characters have returned to Walt Disney World, and soon, more character dining experiences are returning as well. Several of our favorites will return in September and October. Learn more at the link below.
Click here for details on the three character dining meals returning to Walt Disney World this fall.
3 – Splash Mountain Re-Themed Name and Opening Announced
In June 2020, Disney announced that Splash Mountain at both Magic Kingdom and Disneyland would be rethemed to the Princess and the Frog. Recently, Disney announced the new name of the attraction, along with an opening timeframe. However, they did not reveal when the current iteration of Splash Mountain would close. Learn more about the upcoming changes at the link below.
4 – 8 Things We’re Looking Forward to in the 2nd Half of 2022 at Walt Disney World
Now that it’s July, we’re already more than halfway through 2022. If you are a regular reader of our news roundups, you know that a lot has happened already this year. However, there is still a more to come. Visit the link below for eight things we’re looking forward to coming to Walt Disney World in the second half of 2022.
5 – Disney Wish Sets Sail After Christening Ceremony Celebration – Disney Wish Review & Overview
The Disney Wish, the fifth ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, was christened on June 29, 2022, during an unforgettable celebrationfilled with spectacular musical performances, special guests, and characters from Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar stories. Following the Christening Ceremony, we enjoyed a three-night cruise on the Disney Wish. We have so much to share with you. The ship is fantastic, and we know guests will love it. The Disney Wish sails its maiden voyage on July 14, followed by three- and four-night cruises to Nassau, Bahamas, and Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay, from Port Canaveral, Florida. Visit the links below to learn more about the Disney Wish, including our initial thoughts and review of the ship, and to watch the Christening Ceremony.
Click here to learn more (and watch) the Christening Ceremony Celebration of the Disney Wish!
6 – Disney Announces Full Lineup of 2022 Eat to the Beat Concert Series
The popular Eat to the Beat Concert Series is returning to the Food & Wine Festival this year! Disney has announced the full lineup of the artists who will be performing during the festival. Learn more at the link below.
Click here for the 2022 Eat to the Beat Concert Series lineup.
7 – Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Finally Reopening
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Magic Kingdom has received a reopening date! Guests wanting magical makeovers will soon be able to have their dreams come true. Learn more at the link below.
Click here to learn more about the return of Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Magic Kingdom.
8 – Halloween Night Sold Out for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
Tickets for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party went on sale on May 18, and just this week, tickets for Halloween night sold out. It’s actually a bit surprising that it took this long to sell out. Usually, Halloween night and the opening night sell out quickly. All other dates are still available. Visit the link below to learn about this year’s party.
Click here to learn more about the 2022 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party.
What’s New and Happening Now at Walt Disney World Resort
The New Normal – Visiting Walt Disney World During the Current Covid Restrictions
Disney Genie, Genie+, and Lightning Lane – New Planning Tools & Paid Access to Lighting Lane
Now Open – Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
Now Through Spring 2023 – The Most Magical Celebration – 50 Years of Walt Disney World
Click here for Disney World 50th Anniversary Merchandise – What’s New & What You Need to Know
Now Through August 28, 2022, on Select Nights – Disney H2O Glow After Hours
Click here for our review of H2O Glow After Hours and Why You Don’t Want to Miss It!
New Openings at EPCOT – As Part of the Historic Transformation of EPCOT
Click here for what’s new and coming to EPCOT as the Historic Transformation Continues.
Click here for our review and what you need to know about Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.
Click here for our review and what you need to know about Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure.
Now Open – Drawn to Life
Click here for our review of Drawn to Life the new Cirque du Soleil show now open at Disney Springs.
Coming Soon to Walt Disney World
July 14-November 19, 2022 – 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
Click here for dates and details of the 2022 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival.
August 12-October 31, Select Nights – Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom
Click here for details on Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party returning in 2022.
November 8-December 22, Select Nights – Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom
Click here for dates, pricing, and details for the 2022 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party!
New & Coming Soon to Disney Cruise Line
The Disney Wish
Click here to learn more (and watch) the Christening Ceremony Celebration of the Disney Wish!
Itineraries in 2022 and 2023
Click here to learn about Halloween and Holiday Themed Cruises in fall 2022.
Click here to learn about early 2023 itineraries on Disney Cruise Line
Click here for information on Pixar Day at Sea coming in early 2023!
Click here for information on Marvel Day at Sea on Disney Cruise Line in 2023.
Click here for information about Disney Cruise Line’s Summer 2023 Itineraries.
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