Disney News: What’s Coming, What’s Next

Disney News is never in want, especially when it comes to the resorts and attractions inside massive Walt Disney World. For those who specialize in everything Disney or need some Disney news to help with planning a Disney World vacation, this is the right place.

New Disney Characters – Various Parks  (Throughout 2023)

Disney characters in the park are a big part of what makes everything inside the gates feel alive, and several new characters are set to make debuts in different locations this year. Moana recently made her debut at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. At the end of May, to coincide with the release of the live-action version of The Little Mermaid, an Ariel inspired by Halle Bailey’s portrayal will debut at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
 

Disney World Celebration – Epcot (Late 2023) 

Epcot has been undergoing a massive renovation of about half the theme park for the last few years, and while we’ve seen some elements of that update, like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, completed, a lot of it is not expected to be finished until the end of 2023. Part of that Disney News  is the World Celebration, a new pavilion within Epcot designed to be the central hub of the park’s annual festivals. It’s set to include a new Communicore Plaza for live performances and Communicore Hall for special food offerings and other exhibitions. 

Disney’s Moana: Journey Of Water – Epcot (Late 2023) 

While Tron: Lightcycle Run promises to be the most exciting new attraction opening in 2023, Disney News sees another new attraction this year that is looking to be quite interesting. Moana: Journey of Water will be some sort of walk through attraction that will take guests through the journey that water takes through the world. It will give guests some ability to control water the way Moana does. 

Hatbox Ghost In The Haunted Mansion – Disney Magic Kingdom (TBA 2023) 

While both Disneyland and Magic Kingdom have versions of the classic Haunted Mansion, they are not perfectly identical. Both versions have elements you won’t find at the other, but in 2023 the Disney News is that Disney World mansion will become a bit more like the one at Disneyland when it adds the Hatbox Ghost to the ride. The character, which sees his head transported between his neck and a hatbox he’s holding, was an opening day attraction at Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion that was pulled when it was decided the effect didn’t really work. In 2015, a new version of the Hatbox Ghost arrived at Disneyland, and now he will make his Magic Kingdom debut.

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure – Disney’s Magic Kingdom (Late 2024)

One of the most high-profile Disney News updates has been the complete retheme of Splash Mountain. The ride previously based on Disney’s controversial film Song of the South will be completely redesigned with a new story set to be a sequel to The Princess and the Frog. The new ride will send guests through a salt mine on an adventure to aid Tiana and her newest business venture. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is set to open both at Disneyland and Magic Kingdom in late 2024. 

Splash Mountain closed at Magic Kingdom on January 23, 2023, so that work on the new ride can begin. The ride will include songs from the original film as well as new music from Grammy winners PJ Morton and Terence Blanchard. Most of the original movie’s voice cast has also been confirmed to be reprising their roles. 

Disney’s Polynesian Village (TBA 2024) 

Just like Walt Disney World theme parks are always getting updated, the same is true of Disney World resort hotels. Disney’s Polynesian Village was one of two resorts to open on day one at Walt Disney World in 1971, and in 2024 it will see the opening of a brand new hotel tower for Disney Vacation Club members. 

In Disney News: The Resort’s $114,000 Vacation Package

Disney is offering a top-of-the-line vacation package for luxury travelers starting in 2024. 

This extravagant vacation package comes through the “Adventures by Disney” tour business and their latest offering is a 24-day travel package called “Disney Parks Around the World: A Private Jet Adventure,” has started taking bookings for 2024.

The 24-day trip takes travelers on a private jet through six countries and 12 Disney parks. But all is not fantasy on this ride of a lifetime. Participants will also make stops at three world landmarks: the Eiffel Tower, the Pyramids of Giza and The Taj Mahal.

Guests get private tours, behind-the-scenes access at most locations and accommodations in luxury hotels. Travelers should be at least 14 years old to join the trip, although guests as young as 12 are also invited.

The globe-trotting adventure begins at Disneyland in Anaheim. California and ends at Disney World in Orlando, Florida.Those interested in the trip have two dates to consider in 2024: June 16 or July 28.

Pricing for this once-in-a-lifetime journey starts at $114,995. More information HERE. (855) 996-2442.