There have been a LOT of big announcements from Disney this week.

We know how hard it is to keep up with all the news, especially when there’s just so much of it, so we’re going to help you out — here are the five biggest Disney news stories from this week!
Return of Traditional Character Meet and Greets
Due to the global health crisis, character meet and greets at Disney Parks, on Disney Cruise Line, and at other properties were modified to allow characters to maintain social distancing from guests. However, that’s about to change and you’ll soon be able to hug Mickey (and others) again at Disney World, Disneyland, on Disney Cruises, and at Aulani!

Traditional meet and greets will return as of April 18th. Disney has also teased the return of traditional character meet and greets during character dining experiences, too.
BREAKING: Traditional Character Meet-And-Greets Are Returning to Disney World SOON
2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival
Disney World also dropped a TON of details about the 2022 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival, including the dates. This year, the festival will run from July 14th to November 19th, 2022. Five food booths have also been confirmed as returning to this year’s event.

This year’s festival will also bring back the Eat to the Beat concert series, along with Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt and Emile’s Fromage Montage.
Everything Confirmed to RETURN to the 2022 Food & Wine Festival in EPCOT
Menu Released For Connections Cafe
We’ve been following all the updates and construction for EPCOT’s upcoming quick-service restaurant, Connections Cafe. However, this week, Disney revealed the menu with prices for the dining spot. Guests will be able to dine on burgers, chicken sandwiches, pizzas, salads, and a waffle dessert.

Be sure to view the full menu here!
FULL MENU with PRICES Released for Connections Eatery Coming to EPCOT
First Look At The Queue for Guardians of The Galaxy Ride
Another upcoming thing at EPCOT we’re excited about is the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind ride. This week, Disney revealed a first look at the INSIDE of the ride and its queue, the Galaxarium.
We can’t wait to step inside and see it for ourselves.
VIDEO: Step Inside the Queue for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT!
Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue Will Return To Disney World
Although we’re having to say goodbye to the Spirit of Aloha dinner show at Disney World, another classic show will be making its return soon. The Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue will reopen on June 23rd at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground.

Guests wanting to make reservations for that date and later can do so as of May 26th. Disney also announced that the show has received a few updates to its script and scenery.
BREAKING: Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue is Coming BACK to Disney World
Those are the five biggest Disney news stories of the week, but keep checking back because we’ll keep covering ALL Disney news!
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