TRAIN Reopening, Dining Updates, and More Changes in Disney World!

The ACTUAL holidays are officially here (although we’ve been celebrating for a month already), meaning we’re down to the last two weeks of the year.

Although Disney news tends to be quiet around this time of year, we’ve still got some HUGE updates to share with you — the BIG news that happened this week. So let’s get to it!

Walt Disney World Railroad Reopening

We got some HUGE news about the Walt Disney World Railroad in Magic Kingdom, which has been closed for over three years due to the construction of TRON Lightcycle Run. However, the railroad will be up and running soon — as in THIS holiday season.

Guests will once again be able to enjoy a trip aboard the Walt Disney World Railroad this holiday season at Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. This opening-day attraction returns with a completely refreshed track looping the park and an all-new voiceover guiding guests as they travel from one magical land to the next. (Courtney Kiefer, Photographer)

During its closure, routine maintenance was done on the railroad, while some things were even refurbished.

BREAKING: Walt Disney World Railroad Reopening SOON With BIG Changes

Walt Disney World Railroad Changes

However, the Walt Disney World Railroad will have a big change when it reopens. Disney has commented that there will be “exciting new sounds and voices” to be heard while riding the train. A new narrator will be the “new conductor” with the premise that it’s someone who “grew up on Main Street, U.S.A., dreaming of the day they’d be on the railroad.”

So while you’re riding the railroad, you’re going to learn more about Magic Kingdom in an entirely new way.

The Big CHANGE Coming to the Train in Disney World

Buffets Return to Chef Mickey’s

Since Chef Mickey’s reopening, food has been served family-style. Well, that’s about to change — the breakfast and dinner buffets will return to the restaurant on March 1st, 2023.

The buffet will return soon to Chef MIckey’s

We don’t have the buffet menu yet for the restaurant, but we’ll share it with you when we do.

Buffet RETURNING Soon to Chef Mickey’s in Disney World

Character Dining Returns to Cinderella’s Royal Table

Another Disney World restaurant about to make a huge change is Cinderella’s Royal Table. Since its reopening, you’ve only been able to meet Cinderella from a distance. However, character dining will return on February 28th, 2023.

Cinderella at Cinderella’s Royal Table in Disney World

In the past, this dining experience included Cinderella, along with other princesses, including Ariel, Snow White, Jasmine, and Aurora.

NEWS: Character Dining Will Return to Cinderella’s Royal Table in Disney World SOON

Cold Weather in Orlando

Some cold weather will be headed to Orlando over Christmas weekend. Forecasts are predicting temperatures to be in the 30s on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. However, Christmas Eve will also be cold — it’s expected to be 32 degrees that morning.

So if you’ll be in Disney World during the weekend, be sure to bring warm layers, including hats, gloves, and scarves.

A Word of Warning to Everyone Visiting Disney World Soon

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