In this edition of the Weekly Disney Round-Up: Salt & Straw will soon open their Disney Springs location, the Garden Rocks series returns, plus we get a backstage look at one of Disney’s green-friendly programs.
This is your Disney news round-up for the week of January 9, 2022.
Resort Hotels
How Disney Recycles Giant Gingerbread From Resort Hotels: We all know that Walt Disney World’s gingerbread houses are a key staple of Christmas in the Parks. The giant festive houses fill resort lobbies with the scent of warm cinnamon and ginger and act as a great selfie spot. But what happens to these magical gingerbread displays after the Christmas season is over?
Grand Floridian Spa Will Reopen January 26, 2002: Got a pain in the neck? The spa at Disney’s Grand Floridian has you covered. The spa will reopen on January 26, 2022, and includes refreshed, Victorian-style theming reminiscent of a tranquil Floridian garden. You can enjoy calming lighting and comforting music with your treatment.
EPCOT
The Making of EPCOT‘s Space 220 Will Soon Have Trading Cards: Not only does the fantastic Space 220 restaurant at EPCOT serve up out-of-this-world food, but they also give out collectible trading cards with the purchase of any non-alcoholic cocktail or children’s meal. Each collectible card pack contains five cards with information like space trivia, food in space trivia, or space technology. Space 220 created these cards that showcase feature beautiful artwork and space-themed facts.
EPCOT’s Garden Rocks Series Returns in 2022: We can now confirm that the Garden Rocks series will return to Flower and Garden in 2022. This year’s lineup is full of all-new acts as well as some returning favorites. New for 2022 is the blend of both international and local favorites, providing guests with music each day of the week!
Disney Springs
Salt & Straw Will Open Their Disney Springs Location in March 2022: Are you an ice cream fan? Soon, you will have a new option at Disney Springs. Salt & Straw currently operates a location at Downtown Disney at Disneyland and will open a location at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World. They recently announced the Disney Springs Salt & Straw location will open in March 2022.
Collection Corner
Disney Parks Baseball Jerseys: Hit a home run with these new Disney Parks baseball jerseys. Support your team with the Disneyland blue or Walt Disney World gray jerseys. Each shirt features a specific front and back artwork with a traditional button-up front closure.
Official Festival of the Arts Merchandise: Disney has recently released a glimpse at several pieces from the official merchandise collection for the 2022 Festival of the Arts in EPCOT. This year’s swag will once again include EPCOT’s unofficial mascot, Figment, and combine colors of subtle earth tones and art-inspired graphics. As always, there will be exclusive items for Annual Passholders. Let’s take a look at some of the Festival of the Arts 2022 merchandise.
Biggest Disney news this week: Salt & Straw opening or the return of the Grand Floridian Spa?