We’re halfway through December and only a few weeks away from a brand new year.
It’s hard to believe it’s almost 2023. A LOT has happened this year, after all. Actually, a lot has happened just this week, and in case you missed any Disney news, we’re going to get you caught up right now on the biggest stories.
Changes Coming to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
We’ve already seen a lot of other Disney hotels getting some refreshes over the past few years, and now, it’s the Grand Floridian’s time for an update. The lobby at the Grand Floridian is getting a refurbishment. It will ‘maintain the classic theming you know and love with some fresh new enhancements.”
We don’t have a date yet when the refurbishment will begin, but we’ll be sure to keep you updated.
Changes Coming to Lobby at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
Update on Roundup Rodeo BBQ
We finally got an update on the Roundup Rodeo BBQ restaurant that’s coming to Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. First, the bad news: the restaurant will not be opening in 2022, as previously stated. However, we have a new opening timeline for spring 2023. We also got a first look at the inside of the restaurant.
It will be a “rollicking place for honorary toys to enjoy barbecue-inspired comfort foods served family-style, with platters of house-smoked meats, a roundup of sides and some miniature sweet surprises along the way.”
NEW Pictures From INSIDE Roundup Rodeo BBQ in Disney World
EPCOT Festival of the Arts Updates
A TON of new updates came in for the upcoming EPCOT Festival of the Arts, which begins on January 13th and runs through February 20th. We got a full list of all the food booths coming to the festival this year, including a new Figment-themed food booth. Figment is also the star of the EPCOT Festival of the Arts merchandise we got a sneak peek at.
Everything confirmed for the festival includes entertainment like the Disney on Broadway concert series, the Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine, photo ops, chalk artists, the Figment-themed scavenger hunt, and more.
EVERYTHING Returning to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Arts
Opening Date Announced for EPCOT Scavenger Hunt
We finally got an opening date for DuckTales World Showcase Adventure, a new scavenger hunt in EPCOT that will work through the Play Disney Parks App. The scavenger hunt is available as of December 16th.
This new scavenger hunt will feature Uncle Scrooge, Donald, Huey, Dewey, Louie, Launchpad McQuack, and more, and will take guests across the World Showcase to solve a mystery. Sounds like fun!
NEWS: Opening Date Announced for DuckTales World Showcase Adventure in EPCOT
100th Anniversary Merchandise Arrives
The new year is a BIG one for the Walt Disney Company because it turns 100 years old. But you can already get 100th anniversary merchandise, including new ears, a spirit jersey, and more, in Disney World and online right now.
The collection has a platinum theme and we expect it’s going to be very popular, so grab those items while they’re still available.
ALL of the Disney 100th Anniversary Merchandise You Can Find Online
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