In this edition of the Weekly Disney Round-Up: Disneyland will have some new live entertainment, NYE will be rocking at Walt Disney World, plus early testings of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind has begun.
This is your Disney news round-up for the week of December 5, 2021.
Disneyland
“Main Street Electrical Parade” Returns to Disneyland: Disneyland will bring back the “Main Street Electrical Parade” in the spring of 2022, which marks the parade’s 50th anniversary year. This is one of many announcements on Disneyland bringing back offerings, including “Fantasmic!”, “World of Color,” “Disneyland Forever” fireworks, as well as “Celebrate Gospel!” and “Tale of the Lion King.”
Disneyland Brings Back Live Entertainment: Disneyland will present two exciting live entertainment experiences in 2022.
Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom to Host New Year’s Even Fireworks: According to the information presented on the Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Entertainment page, Disney will present New Year’s Eve fireworks this year. The Magic Kingdom will be open until 1:00 AM on both December 30 and 31 and will present “Fantasy in the Sky” at 11:50 PM both nights. This will follow the presentation of the daily nighttime spectacular, “Disney Enchantment,” at 6:3o PM.
EPCOT
EPCOT to Feature New Year’s Eve Celebrations: New Year’s Eve celebrations are back at Disney World. We learned that the Magic Kingdom will have special fireworks to welcome in New Year 2022, and now we know that EPCOT will as well. Let’s take a look:
Early Testing Conducted on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind: While Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind won’t open at EPCOT until the summer of 2022, they have started early ride testing now, according to an Instagram post by Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle. Vahle seems happy with the progress.
Biggest Disney news this week: Guardians of the Galaxy early testing or the Main Street Electrical Parade’s return?