Details on Major Expansion of the Main Street Confectionery at the Magic Kingdom

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Magic Kingdom

Via wdwnt.com

As part of “The World’s Most Magical Celebration”, Walt Disney World has officially announced their plans for a classic Magic Kingdom establishment as the park approaches its 50th birthday.

The Confectionery at the Magic Kingdom “will receive a fresh new look, expanded layout with more room to shop and interactive opportunities to customize your confections like never before.”

To bring these concepts to life, both Main Street Confectionery and The Chapeau will close for refurbishment March 29th, as previously reported. Along with that, some of the merchandise and goodies will be shifting to other spots in the park.

Main Street Confectionery Offers Treats For All | Chip and Company

Many of the treats from Main Street Confectionery will be available at Emporium and Main Street Cinema during the closure. The Main Street Cinema is already closed for this transformation.

Favorite Disney hats, including the must-have Mickey Mouse ears, will be just across the street at Box Office Gifts at the Town Square Theater.

Finally, if you’re looking for collectibles and artwork, Bonjour! Village Gifts will be the new go-to spot. This store has already reopened with the new selections.

Walt Disney World Announces Magic Kingdom Enhancements Ahead of 50th Anniversary

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Magic Kingdom

Today, the Disney Parks Blog teased a series of ongoing Magic Kingdom enhancements in time for the park’s monumental 50th anniversary celebration beginning October 1st, 2021. By the time “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” begins, many existing park offerings will have a new sparkle.

“Whether it be a freshly painted castle turret being adorned with 50th anniversary décor, or shimmering gold leaf being added to your favorite Fantasyland attractions, our cast members are hard at work making Magic Kingdom Park shine like never before. Be sure to keep an eye out for these enhancements and more in the coming months!”

Laurel Slater, Disney Parks Blog

Of course, this isn’t new information, but it’s the first time Disney has acknowledged the rolling refurbishments.

Here’s just a few of the projects so far:

  • Cinderella Castle repainting
  • Cinderella Castle 50th decor (ongoing)
  • Peter Pan’s Flight refurbishment
  • Peter Pan’s Flight exterior refurbishment (ongoing)
  • “it’s a small world” exterior refurbishment
  • Tomorrowland exterior refresh
  • Tomorrowland Speedway refurbishment
  • Tomorrowland Transit Authority Peoplemover refurbishment (ongoing)
  • Swiss Family Treehouse refurbishment (ongoing)

There are likely a few smaller upkeep projects that will take place between now and October as well.

Disney’s “Cruella” Is Coming to Disney+ Premier Access & Theaters

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Disney has announced their newest live-action film, “Cruella” will launch on both Disney+ Premier Access and in theaters.

Disney shared along with the film announcement: “Today’s announcement reflects our focus on providing consumer choice and serving the evolving preferences of audiences. By leveraging a flexible distribution strategy in a dynamic marketplace that is beginning to recover from the global pandemic, we will continue to employ the best options to deliver The Walt Disney Company’s unparalleled storytelling to fans and families around the world,” said Kareem Daniel, Chairman, Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution.

Academy Award winner Emma Stone (“La La Land”) stars in Disney’s “Cruella,” an all-new live-action feature film about the rebellious early days of one of cinemas most notorious – and notoriously fashionable – villains, the legendary Cruella de Vil. Check out the trailer below if you’ve missed it!

Disney & Pixar New Film “Luca” Coming to Disney+ with No Extra Fees

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Exciting news Disney movie lovers! Disney has announced the new Disney/Pixar film, “Luca”, will be making it’s way straight to Disney+… with no extra fees! Yep, you read that right.

As reported by WhatsOnDisneyPlus: Disney has announced that the next Pixar animated film, “Luca”, will follow “Soul” and will now be directly coming exclusively to Disney+ on Friday, June 18th.

Set in a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera, Disney and Pixar’s original feature film “Luca” is a coming-of-age story about one young boy experiencing an unforgettable summer filled with gelato, pasta and endless scooter rides. Luca shares these adventures with his newfound best friend, but all the fun is threatened by a deeply-held secret: they are sea monsters from another world just below the water’s surface.

Walt Disney World Parks at Capacity Through April 8 for All Except Passholders

Posted on by Mathew Corn Animal Kingdom, Disney Parks, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom

If you’re planning your visit to Walt Disney World, you likely know by now that you must have a Park Pass reservation to access any one of the four parks. Snagging a Park Pass reservation as soon as possible is increasingly important, as we’re starting to see more and more capacity days as Spring sets in and Disney fans flock to the parks. Currently, the Park Pass calendar is showing all Walt Disney World parks are at capacity through April 8 for all except Passholders.

As you’ll see in the March screenshots below, of the three ticket tiers (Theme Park Tickets, Select Resort Hotels, and Annual Passes), only Passholders have the option of going to select parks for some of the remaining March dates.

March

March “Theme Park Tickets” tier showing at capacity.

March “Select Resort Hotels” tier showing at capacity:

March “Annual Passes” tier showing select March dates/parks available.

April

As we turn the calendar into April, the same happens for the first part of April, leaving April 1-8 closed to all guests, except Passholders.

April “Theme Park Tickets” tier showing at capacity through April 8:

April “Select Resort Hotels” tier showing at capacity through April 8:

April “Annual Passes” tier showing select April dates/parks available.

As previously shared in February, Bob Chapek, confirmed the park capacity will remain at 35% with a rise depending on the COVID-19 public vaccination rate. We haven’t heard an update from Disney regarding any new park capacity insight, but we’ll be sure to share if Disney decides to increase capacity. In the meantime, don’t forget to snag those Park Pass reservations ASAP!