Disney Weekly Roundup for December 10 – December 16, 2023

In this edition of the Weekly Disney Round-Up: we get a start date for Flower and Garden 2024, take a look at runDisney’s 2024 finisher medals, plus a new restaurant opens in Disney Springs.

This is your Disney news round-up for the week of December 10, 2023.

runDisney Shows Off New 2024 Finisher Medals: Attention, runDisney enthusiasts! Gather your running buddies and gear up for the grand finale of the 2023-2024 season at Walt Disney World Resort – the 2024 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend.

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Will Undergo a Refurbishment: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, a beloved attraction at the Magic Kingdom, is expected to undergo a brief refurbishment starting on January 16th, 2024, and going through January 21st, 2024. During this period, the Walt Disney World website indicates no operating hours for the iconic ride.

Summer House on the Lake Opens At Disney Springs: Summer House on the Lake has recently opened its doors at Disney Springs West Side in Walt Disney World, introducing a perpetual summer vibe to the heart of Florida. Lettuce Entertain You’s latest culinary venture features coastal-chic aesthetics, a California-inspired menu, and a groundbreaking “Cookie Bar” that collectively transports the essence of summer into The Most Magical Place On Earth.

Flower and Garden Festival Topiaries

Disney Releases Start Date for Flower and Garden 2024: We are currently in the midst of the Festival of the Holidays, and the Festival of the Arts comes up on January 12, but EPCOT has announced the start date for the 2024 International Flower And Garden Festival. The EPCOT springtime festival will begin on February 28, 2024.

Biggest Disney news this week: Flower and Garden’s start date or Big Thunder’s refurbishment?