In this edition of the Weekly Disney Round-Up: we get our first look at this year’s in-park Christmas entertainment, Cast Members are no longer required to wear a mask backstage, plus the Disney Wish will receive a new family-centered fun zone.
This is your Disney news round-up for the week of October 31, 2021.
Christmas at Walt Disney World
Entertainment Announced for Very Merriest After Hours: Full-length parades and Castle stage shows are back – at least at the Very Merriest After Hours Hard Ticket Event that will take place at Christmastime in the Magic Kingdom. Here are some of the offerings planned for the Christmas-party-like event.
Disney Launches Toy for Tots Drive: The Walt Disney Company has supported the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation for more than 70 years. The drive provides gifts to children and families in need. This year, Disney is donating $500,000 to Toys for Tots to provide toys. The toy drive runs from November 4 – December 14, 2021.
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runDisney Releases 2022 Race List: runDisney has announced a series of three races that make up the first-ever Springtime Surprise Weekend, which will take place from March 31 – April 3, 2022. The races are themed to the Disney World Parks.
Disney Cruise Line
Incredibles Themed Family Game Show Will Sail onto Disney Wish: Looking for a friendly competition with your family on the high seas? The Disney Wish, which sets sail in the summer of 2022, will offer Incredi-Games! The game show-like experience will allow families to take on an obstacle course with physical challenges, imagination, and fun for all.
Business of Disney
Cast Members No Longer Required to Wear Masks Indoors Backstage: Starting November 8, 2021, Walt Disney World Cast Members who are fully vaccinated will no longer be required to wear masks indoors in backstage areas. They do need to continue wearing masks indoors when on stage. Disney policy required that nearly all Cast Members must be vaccinated by October 22.
Biggest Disney news this week: indoor mask requirement lifted for Cast Members or Very Merriest After Hours entertainment lineup?