Disney Cast Members Celebrate Reopening Of Two Restaurants

Posted on by Mathew Corn Animal Kingdom, Disney Dining, Disney Parks, Magic Kingdom

Two popular restaurants recently reopened and the fantastic Cast Members are celebrating. We previously shared the news that Tusker House reopened on June 20, with Casey’s Corner not far behind on June 30. Well, Cast Members returning to these restaurants are all smiles about the reopening!

As shared via Walt Disney World Cast and Community Facebook: “From swinging baseball bats to swinging through the jungle, our Cast are keeping busy! Recently, they welcomed guests back to two of our favorite dining locations, Casey’s Corner and Tusker House Restaurant. We can’t thank these awesome Cast Members enough for all the magical moments – and delicious food – they serve up each day.”

‘Coco’ Is Coming to Mickey’s PhilharMagic!

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Magic Kingdom

Disney and Pixar’s “Coco” is joining the fun over at Mickey’s PhilharMagic! This classic attraction is getting a new “Coco” scene, and we can’t wait to experience the music. Plus, we can’t wait to see how Donald Duck handles this new scene as he searches for Mickey’s Sorcerer Hat.

As shared by Disney: “The musical number “Un Poco Loco” will anchor the new scene when it opens to guests at Disney California Adventure park and Disneyland Paris on July 17, before being added to Magic Kingdom Park later this year during the Walt Disney World Resort 50th anniversary celebration. The film’s fun, upbeat music and characters combined with the humor of Donald Duck marks the first time Disney and Pixar animators have worked on a creative endeavor where characters from both animation studios will be seen together on screen. Because music is such an integral part of the show, we were also fortunate to tap one of the film’s original composers – the world-renowned Germaine Franco – to produce a “Coco” score unique to Mickey’s PhilharMagic.”

If you’re a die hard Mickey’s PhilharMagic fan and worried about this classic attraction changing, have no fear! Disney has said guests will enjoy this new scene alongside all of the show’s current fan-favorite musical numbers.

Disney Park Hours Released With Extra Hour at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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

The Walt Disney World website now shows parks hours have been released through September 11! Plus, several previously posted hours have been changed to accommodate the return of fireworks, the arrival of the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, and Disney After Hours Boo Bash events. You’ll also see guests visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios in August and September now have an extra hour in the park. As you plan your vacation to the most magic place on earth, here are the current posted park hours for June 27 – September 11, 2021.

Magic Kingdom:

  • June 27 – 30: 8:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
  • July 1 – 10: 9:00am to 11:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 11pm)
  • July 11 – 31: 9:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
  • August 1 – 13: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
  • August 14: 9:00am to 6:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 6pm)
  • August 15 – 31: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
  • September 1 – 6: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
  • September 7: 9:00am to 8:30pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8:30pm)
  • September 8 – 9: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
  • September 10: 9:00am to 8:30pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8:30pm)
  • September 11: 9:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)

EPCOT:

  • June 27 – 30: 11:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
  • July 1 – 31: 11:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
  • August 1 – 31: 11:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
  • September 1 – 11: 11:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)

Disney’s Hollywood Studios:

  • June 27 – 30: 9:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm)
  • July 1 – 31: 9:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm)
  • August 1 – 31: 9:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm) *Previously park closed at 7pm
  • September 1 – 11: 9:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm) *Previously park closed at 7pm

Disney’s Animal Kingdom:

  • June 27: 8:00am to 5:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 5pm)
  • June 28 – 30: 8:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
  • July 1 – 31: 8:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
  • August 1 – 31: 8:00am to 6:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 6pm)
  • September 1 – 11: 8:00am to 6:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 6pm)

Keep checking the My Disney Experience App before visiting as Disney has been known to add extra hours as dates draw nearer. Just be sure to snag your Park Pass reservations as soon as you know which date you are looking to experience a select parks.

New Gold Character Statues Coming to Walt Disney World

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Magic Kingdom

For Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary on October 1, 50 new gold statues will debut throughout the theme parks.

The “Disney Fab 50” of course includes Mickey and Minnie Mouse, who will be in front of Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom.

According to Disney Parks Blog, there will be “surprising” ways to interact with these 50 sculptures.