In this edition of the Weekly Disney Round-Up: reopening dates for several meet and greets announced, even more details on TRON Lightcycle/Run surface, plus housekeeping returns to deluxe resorts.
This is your Disney news round-up for the week of January 14, 2023.
Magic Kingdom
Pete’s Silly Sideshow Reopened at Magic Kingdom: The gang getting back together means that guests can once again participate in meet and greets at Storybook Circus. Disney Parks recently posted on Twitter about Pete’s Silly Sideshow.
Guests Will Once Again Be Able to Meet Ariel and Belle: Following the closing of the Magic Kingdom in March 2020, many attractions and experiences were slow to reopen. Two such attractions are close to making their return! Disney has just announced that Enchanted Tales with Belle and Ariel’s Grotto in Fantasyland will be returning soon.
Cast Member Previews For TRON Lightcycle/Run Set for February 2023: The Cast Member previews for TRON Lightcycle / Run will be between February 6 and March 3. Cast Members will be provided registration information soon, with booking starting on January 30. Each Cast Member can bring up to three guests to share in the experience.
Resort Hotels
Some Resorts See the Return of Housekeeping: Walt Disney World has now announced that beginning on January 15, 2023, full housekeeping services at ALL Deluxe Walt Disney World Resort hotels will be reinstated. A few select Deluxe hotels have already reinstated full housekeeping services, including Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Jambo House.
EPCOT
Dates Announced for Flower and Garden ’23: The 2023 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival dates have been released by Walt Disney World. The Flower and Garden Festival will begin on March 1 and will run through July 5, 2023. It will feature new topiaries, food, and more!
Disney Cruise Line
New Celebrations Will Set Sail on Disney Cruise Line: Disney Cruise Line has released details, including an all-new fireworks show, as they kick off their “Silver Anniversary at Sea.” The celebration will be held from May to September 2023. “Silver Anniversary at Sea” commemorates the 25th anniversary of Disney Cruise Line, launching in 1998 with the Disney Magic.
Biggest Disney news this week: the all-new Disney Cruise Line celebrations or Cast Member previews for TRON?