In this edition of the Weekly Disney Round-Up: runDisney has released Springtime Surprise medals, a list of entertainment options return to Magic Kingdom, plus Donald Duck returns to Mexico
This is your Disney news round-up for the week of January 23, 2022.
Magic Kingdom
Frontierland Hoedown Set to Return to Magic Kingdom: The Frontierland Hoedown will return to the Magic Kingdom on February 11, 2022. The hoedown includes surprise presentations in the street near Pecos Bills. It includes area cast members and, in the past, included Country Bears and Splash Mountain characters as well as Goofy.
Several Magic Kingdom Shows Returning in 2022: Disney has announced that some major entertainment options will be returning to the Magic Kingdom. The Festival of Fantasy parade, Magical Friendship Faire, and “Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade!” are just some of the things being added on February 11th.
EPCOT
Donald Duck Meet and Greets Back at the Mexico Pavilion: Donald Duck is once again meeting guests in EPCOT’s Mexico Pavilion. If you have been to EPCOT lately, you may have noticed that The Three Caballeros era Donald Duck has been missing from his usual spot. Well, Donald has made his return to the ancient Aztec pyramid.
Zach Riddley Shares Glimpse of New Guardians Attraction: Imagineer Zach Riddley recently shared a handful of images from Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind on Instagram. The photos show an up-close look at the Starblaster ship that will be featured in the front of the attraction (former Universe of Energy spot). The post marks an exciting time for guests who have anxiously awaited the attraction’s opening for years. Let’s see what else Riddley had to say.
Other Disney News
runDisney Releases Springtime Surprise Finisher Medals: runDisney has released the medals for the Springtime Surprise Weekend! This year’s medals will draw inspiration from a number of Disney Park locations including Expedition Everest and The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror! Let’s take a look at runDisney 2022 medals.
D23 Gold Members Can Receive 10% Pandora Purchases: D23 Gold Members can now receive 10% off Pandora products at their Disney Springs location. All members have to do is present their Gold Card at the time of purchase for their discount to be applied.
Disney Entertainment Producing This Years Special Olympics Ceremony: The Special Olympics will take place at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports Complex from June 5-12, 2022. According to Disney “thousands of athletes, families, and fans in attendance for the games will be treated to legendary entertainment- sprinkled with a little magic- with an exciting Opening Ceremony produced by Disney Live Entertainment”.
Biggest Disney news this week: the return of Magic Kingdom shows or Donald Duck back in Mexico?