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We’re back with more of what’s new in Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
Animal Kingdom
Disney World is currently celebrating World Princess Week and Halloween has already arrived in Magic Kingdom, but what’s happening in Animal Kingdom? Let’s go over what’s new!
Happy World Princess Week!
©Disney
In case you missed it, Disney is celebrating princesses from August 21st to the 27th with all kinds of special treats, entertainment, merchandise, and more in Disney Parks, and there’s also an official theme song!
There are a lot of incredible dining spots in Disney Springs, but Wine Bar George is one of our favorites!
Wine Bar George in Disney Springs
Wine Bar George is known for having over 130 different wine options, along with a delicious selection of small and shareable plates, and you can stop by the restaurant to eat lunch or dinner on weekdays and brunch on weekends. And we have good news — there are three NEW menu additions to try!
EPCOT is currently in a state of transformation — with several new attractions and spaces in progress!
Journey of Water Concept Art © Disney
One upcoming attraction, Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana, has been described as a “lush exploration trail” that will allow visitors to play with “living water” as they walk through rock formations, fountains, and more. If you’re curious about how this might turn out, we just got a closer look at one special detail!
Are you planning a Disney World trip sometime within the next few years?
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
In case you missed it, 2023 Disney World vacation packages are already available and you can even make 2024 Disney World park reservations. But if you’ve got plans to book your Disney World hotel years before your trip, the way you can book your hotel in advance has changed.
Want to celebrate Disney Princesses in an epic way?
World Princess Week! ©Disney
From August 21st through August 27th, both Disney World and Disneyland will be celebrating World Princess Week, which includes special eats, drinks, merchandise, entertainment, and more — and now we have the FULL list of new and returning Disney Princess treats coming soon for this year’s celebration!
Rides close down all the time in Disney World — it’s just a part of the reality of theme parks! Whether it comes down to the weather, technical malfunctions, refurbishments, or any other myriad of reasons, it’s common to see at least one ride unexpectedly closed every day in Disney World.
We love the PeopleMover!
One of our favorite classic Magic Kingdom rides, the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, is a ride that seems to close down all the time. In fact, we’ve seen it temporarily closed many times and we’ve even been evacuated from it! And now — it seems that the PeopleMover’s problems continue.
Who else is always looking out for an excuse to buy more Disney merch? (Hint: We are.)
More Disney merch, please!
As Ursula says, we always have “an eye for a bargain,” because we can’t just spend all our dollars on Disney items (as much as we may want to — especially when it comes to Halloween merch). So when there’s an opportunity to save a bit on our next order, we’re on board!
Whether you like to order groceries or you realize you forgot something important, there are ways to get deliveries straight to your Disney World hotel.
Grocery Delivery
There are lots of convenient delivery options now, such as through Uber Ears, GrubHub, DoorDash, Amazon Fresh, Walmart, and lots more, and we’re here to talk about one of the most popular ways to get grocery deliveries — Instacart!
Halloween celebrations have begun in Disney World! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, a separately ticketed event, lets guests step into the spookiest version of Magic Kingdom on 37 select nights between August 12th and October 31st.
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Ticketholders can enter Magic Kingdom as early as 4PM but the party doesn’t officially kick off until 7PM, and it lasts until midnight. During the event, you can shop for exclusive merchandise, enjoy spooky drinks and snacks, check out the Halloween-themed parade and fireworks, and lots more. If you’re planning to do some shopping during the party, you may want to find out the BIG issue you could experience.
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