Even More Disney Characters Returning to Walt Disney World in 2022
See Even More Disney Characters at Walt Disney World in 2022
Almost every day someone asks me, “When are the characters coming back to Walt Disney World?” Well today I have some fantastic news to share with you.
Princess Fairytale Hall at Magic Kingdom is already welcoming guests who are looking to meet Cinderella and a visiting princess or two. Even more interactions are on the way in 2022 at this magnificent location.
Speaking of Disney princesses and characters, you can now find them throughout World Showcase in Epcot. I’ve spotted Snow White, Jasmine, Belle, Aurora, Anna and Elsa, Mulan, and Mary Poppins, all posing for photos in their respective countries with scenic backdrops.
Mickey Mouse has returned to Magic Kingdom and is posing for photos at the Town Square Theater on Main Street USA.
See More Disney Characters at Walt Disney World in 2022
Festival of Fantasy Parade will be returning to Magic Kingdom where you can find a number of Disney characters. (This is the 3:00 parade to you and me) and Disney says we can expect to see it on Main Street USA in early 2022.
Fantasmic at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is returning in 2022! I heard that the theater received a few upgrades as well.
Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire, a show packed with Disney characters will be performing live in front of Cinderella Castle starting in early 2022.
Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular will be rolling out in December 2021 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. I’m a huge Indiana Jones fan. I hear a new movie is in the works too!
Disney plans to bring back even more character dining experiences throughout Walt Disney World in 2022. Stay tuned for more details.
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Darren is a Disney-focused travel agent with Magical Vacations Travel and has over 12 years of experience. Readers of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World rate him as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren is also an Orlando-based travel writer with topics ranging from theme parks to cruise lines.
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Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Digital Brochure Now Available Here!
Star Wars Hotel Brochure available now.
Today I’m please to share with you a new digital brochure for the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser coming to Walt Disney World this spring.
The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Brochure provides detailed content on this 2-night immersive adventure, including highlights of the experience, dining and cabins and suites.
For over 12 years Darren Wittko has been helping people save money at Walt Disney World as both, a travel writer and a travel advisor with Magical Vacations Travel. He’s featured in the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren resides in Celebration, FL.
Recent Updates
Festival of the Lion King Show Returning to Animal Kingdom
Festival of the Lion King Returning to WDW
There has been a steady increase of travelers to Walt Disney World since reopening last summer. I’m in the parks every week and I can honestly say that Disney is able to manage safety protocols well. To date, there have been no outbreaks traced back to Disney World, according to the Orange County Dept. of Health.
Over the next few months, more hotels will be reopening, a new version of Extra Magic Hours is coming, Blizzard Beach is reopening, and I’m hearing that a few more things will be coming back as well. I can’t share them just yet, but stay tuned.
Festival of the Lion King will return this summer with modifications appropriate for the current environment.
And this week I learned that the Harambe Theatre at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park will once again host Festival of the Lion King this summer.
When it returns, Festival of the Lion King will be presented in a modified format to be mindful of the current environment. There will be adjustments to the show on stage and backstage, including updates to choreography to allow for appropriate physical distancing.
Disney says it will also adjust how the audience is seated, in line with other theater-based experiences at Walt Disney World Resort.
A socially distanced audience at Frozen Sing-Along Celebration at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Frozen Sing-Along at Hollywood Studios is a perfect example of how well Disney can manage theater performances. Just be sure to arrive at early, with reduced capacity theaters fill up fast.
For over 12 years Darren Wittko has been helping people save money at Walt Disney World as both, a travel writer and a travel advisor with Magical Vacations Travel. He’s featured in the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren resides in Celebration, FL.
Recent Updates
New Offerings and Restaurant Updates at Disney Hollywood Studios
New Offerings and Restaurant Updates at Disney Hollywood Studios
Disney Hollywood Studios has delicious new offerings at ABC Commissary and Hollywood & Vine!
ABC Commissary at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, new menu offerings.
Starting now, ABC Commissary is offering a terrific new menu. From sandwiches and rice bowls to tasty tacos and returning favorites, this menu has it all!
Sandwiches/Salads
California Burger (Plant-based) – Seared farm-fresh plant-based burger with Sriracha mustard, balsamic-glazed grilled peppers and onions, a “mayonnaise”-ketchup blend, lettuce, and tomato and served with arugula-farro salad, steak fries, or apple slices
NEW Chicken Club Sandwich – Marinated chicken breast on a toasted brioche bun with bacon, provolone cheese, guacamole, ranch dressing, lettuce, and tomato served with arugula-farro salad, steak fries, or apple slices
NEW Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich – Grilled sourdough toasted with buffalo chicken, Monterey, provolone, cheddar, cream cheese, side of buffalo sauce, and served with arugula-farro salad, steak fries, or apple slices
Mediterranean Salad with Chicken – Chicken breast served over mixed greens with tomatoes, cucumber, pepperoncini, Kalamata olives, and feta tossed in Mediterranean vinaigrette served with hummus and flatbread
Tacos
NEW Pork Carnitas Tacos – Pork carnitas on flour tortillas with salsa verde, pickled onion, and radish served with Mexican rice and black beans
NEW Shrimp Tacos – Sautéed shrimp on flour tortillas with cabbage slaw, chipotle mayo, and mango salsa served with Mexican rice and black beans
Rice Bowls
NEW Curry Rice Bowl with Shrimp – Sautéed shrimp and vegetables with red curry sauce served with Jasmine coconut rice
NEW Plant-based Curry Rice Bowl with Tofu – Pineapple-marinated tofu and sautéed vegetables with red curry sauce served with Jasmine coconut rice
Kid’s Options
NEW Kid’s Pork Taco – Pork carnitas on a flour tortilla served with Mexican rice and black beans
NEW Kid’s Grilled Cheese Sandwich – Grilled American cheese on sourdough served with choice of two sides.
NEW Kid’s Turkey Sandwich – Turkey sandwich served with a choice of two sides.
Kid’s Uncrustable – Uncrustable served with choice of two sides.
For over 12 years Darren Wittko has been helping people save money at Walt Disney World as both, a travel writer and a travel advisor with Magical Vacations Travel. He’s featured in the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren resides in Celebration, FL.
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New Star Wars Entertainment Now Available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is now open in theaters! And, Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort has several exciting offerings.
First, AWR Troopers from the film Rogue One: A Star Wars Story will debut at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in a new scene in the park’s existing “Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away” daytime show. AWR (Advanced Weapons Research) Troopers are encased in specialized Stormtrooper armor, and serve as the bodyguards and enforcers of Director Krennic of the AWR division of the Empire.
The park’s Star Wars Launch Bay was also updated with new props from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” including a Shoretrooper Blaster, Director Krennic’s Imperial Shuttle, a Death Star model, a U-wing gunship and more. Making-of footage has also been added to the behind-the-scenes film in Launch Bay Theater.
And beginning Dec. 16, 2016, “Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular,” will return to the park. The show will join the nightly holiday “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!” as a second nightly fireworks spectacular at the park now through Dec. 31, 2016.
Related:
This New Tour is A Must-Do for Star Wars Fans!
Darren Wittko - Specializes in Disney Destinations with Magical Vacations Travel. He is rated a "Best of the Best" Disney Travel Agent by readers of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World
Osborne Lights at Disney's Hollywood Studios
The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney's Hollywood Studios is one of those things that leaves you saying, "Wow, only at Disney!" We will miss this show for sure but hope this it will return in one form or another in the future.
I thought it would be fun to share some iPhone video of this amazing performance in it's final season.
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Voice of Liberty Holiday Performances at Epcot
Darren Wittko is the creator of Save at Walt Disney World and a Disney Destinations Specialist at Magical Vacations Travel. Voted "best of the best Disney travel agent" by readers of the 2015 Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World. He is also the creator of The Best of Walt Disney World blog.
Disney Junior Experience at Walt Disney World
There's plenty of fun for little ones to enjoy at the Walt Disney World Resort – from singing and dancing along to the popular Disney Junior – Live on Stage! show to having breakfast or lunch with favorite Disney Junior pals at Play ‘n Dine at Hollywood & Vine.
Here’s a closer look at some helpful tips so you won’t miss any of the Disney Junior fun on your next visit.
Disney Junior at Walt Disney World
Special Offer:
Disney Junior Package for Walt Disney World Resort
Darren Wittko is the creator of Save at Walt Disney World and a Disney Destinations Specialist at Magical Vacations Travel. Voted "best of the best Disney travel agent" by readers of the 2015 Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World. He is also the creator of The Best of Walt Disney World blog.
StarWars Weekends - Special Hotel Offer!
This year’s event welcomes a new show, “Star Wars: Rebels,” new locations for autograph sessions and merchandise, and several Star Wars luminaries making their first hyperspace jump to Star Wars Weekends.
Star Wars Weekends features more than 60 Star Wars characters roaming the theme park for meet-and-greet opportunities, a Star Wars motorcade, the “Symphony in the Stars” nighttime fireworks spectacular saluting iconic sounds of the films, event-exclusive merchandise at Darth’s Mall, Star Wars-inspired dining offerings and specialty food and beverages, interactive activities, and more.
Plus, Star Wars celebrities, including returning favorites and event newcomers, will appear in star conversations, talk shows, autograph sessions and motorcades each weekend.
Bringing his evil prowess to Star Wars Weekends for the first time, actor Ian McDiarmid, Senator/Emperor Palpatine in the Star Wars movies, will kick off Weekend I May 15-17. And, to balance out the appearance of the dark side with a beacon of light, actor Frank Oz, the voice of Yoda in the Star Wars movies, will make his first event appearance in Weekend V June 12-14.
Darren Wittko is the creator of Save at Walt Disney World and a Disney Destinations Specialist at Magical Vacations Travel. Voted "best of the best Disney travel agent" by readers of the 2015 Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World.
Star Wars Weekends Events + Offer!
Star Wars Weekends returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 15-June 14, 2015.
During this galactic event, you'll encounter out-of-this-universe entertainment, favorite attractions and more!
James Arnold Taylor, the voice of Obi-Wan Kenobi on “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” will return to host the Stars of the Saga talk show – including everyone’s favorite stormtrooper preshow – at a new larger location in the Theater of the Stars on Sunset Boulevard.
Darth’s Mall is moving to a new and expanded complex near Streets of America where your Clients can find Star Wars-themed and exclusive event merchandise just for Star Wars Weekends 2015.
Plus, Star Wars characters assemble and “Summon the Force” each night for a grand celebration, including a look back at greatest moments throughout the day on social media.
At the end of the day, the night sky will erupt in an interstellar frenzy of fireworks as “Symphony in the Stars” salutes the saga’s most dramatic stories and brings your Clients as close to the Force as they can get.
Save big with Magical Vacations Travel by booking their Star Wars Weekends Offers. Travel window May 26 - June 6, 2015.
Darren Wittko is the creator of Save at Walt Disney World and a Disney Destinations Specialist at Magical Vacations Travel. Voted "best of the best Disney travel agent" by readers of the 2015 Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World.
Starbucks Opens at Disney's Hollywood Studios
Disney’s Hollywood Studios welcomes a Starbucks location, The Trolley Car Café. Themed to a classic trolley car along the park's Hollywood Boulevard it will offer yet another unique Starbucks experience for coffee lovers visiting Walt Disney World. This is the fourth location serving Starbucks products at Walt Disney World Resort with another coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios. Locations are already open at Magic Kingdom and Epcot, as well as at Downtown Disney.
Darren Wittko is the creator of Save at Walt Disney World and a Disney Destinations Specialist at Magical Vacations Travel. Voted "best of the best Disney travel agent" by readers of the 2015 Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World.
New offerings and returning favorites this year at Disney Springs