Operating hours have been extended throughout July, August, and September at all four Walt Disney World theme parks.
Magic Kingdom
From August 1 through August 9, Magic Kingdom will be opening at 9:00 AM and closing at 10:00 PM, instead of 9:00 PM.
EPCOT
On August 1, 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, and 27-29, EPCOT will also close at 10:00 PM instead of 9:00 PM. It will still open at 11:00 AM.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be closing at 9:00 PM instead of 8:00 PM from August 29 through September 10, September 12 through 14, and September 16 through 25. It will still open at 9:00 AM.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Disney’s Animal Kingdom will continue to open at 8:00 AM. It will close at 8:00 PM from July 26 through July 30. It will close at 7:00 PM from August 1 through September 25.
The Orange County Sheriff Office responded to a “marine crash” at 9:41 AM, reportedly involving the General Joe Potter ferryboat at Walt Disney World.
The ferryboat, which transports guests between Magic Kingdom and the Transportation and Ticket Center, is currently unavailable for service and is docked at Magic Kingdom. There is no visible damage, and it’s unclear if there were any injuries or what exactly the boat crashed into.
After the incident, it seems the General Joe Potter was taken backstage as we only witnessed the Admiral Joe Fowler and Richard F. Irvine setting sail.
Bill Farmer, the voice of Goofy, has revealed that the classic character will be among the Disney Fab 50 statues coming to Walt Disney World for the resort’s 50th anniversary.
According to Farmer, Goofy’s statue will be at Magic Kingdom.
These 50 statues will be found throughout Walt Disney World starting October 1. Mickey’s statue was revealed two days ago, and we know from the original rendering that Minnie will be among the 50 characters as well.
We previously shared the exciting news that as part of “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” honoring the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort, Disney would be introducing 50 fabulous Disney characters that will be cast in gold and displayed across the parks. Now, Disney shares more details on the “Disney Fab 50” series, including a special reveal of the first sculpture – Mickey Mouse, of course! Plus, check out the exciting details about the Disney Fab 50 scavenger hunt below!
As shared by Disney: “During the magical celebration, which begins on Oct. 1, you’ll be able to find these golden character sculptures throughout all four of the Resort’s parks. And leading up to their appearances, friends from around the Disney company will be announcing which characters you can expect to see – starting today with Bret Iwan, the voice of Mickey Mouse.”
The Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse sculptures are also being dedicated to Disney cast members of the past, present and future. After all, our cast – along with Mickey and Minnie- are truly considered the heart of the upcoming anniversary celebration.
Want to know more about this Scavenger Hunt? Disney has announced, “You can also virtually “collect” each golden Disney character sculpture on Instagram. To add a sculpture to Instagram Collections, just tap and hold the bookmark icon. Then, on the “Save to” screen, tap the collection where you want to save the image or create a new collection. Happy hunting!”
We’ll keep you posted as we learn more about the “Fab 50 Series” sculptures and scavenger hunt to follow along! The 18-month long 50th Walt Disney World Anniversary celebration kicks of October 1, 2021.
With the return of fireworks to the parks earlier this month, even more magic is back. planDisney has revealed that fireworks cruises are available once again at Walt Disney World Resort.
You can book a private fireworks cruise to enjoy EPCOT Forever from the World Showcase Lagoon, or Happily Ever After from the Seven Seas Lagoon or Bay Lake. To book a fireworks cruise, you must call Disney at (407) WDW-PLAY.
Each cruise can accommodate up to 10 guests, and prices start at $399 before tax. Assorted snacks and soft drinks are provided, and you can request complimentary festive banners and balloons when booking. And don’t worry, you won’t miss any of the magic — synchronized audio will play onboard.
