In this edition of the Weekly Disney Round-Up: the the pause button is hit on the Annual Pass program, more Foodie Guides are released, plus new COVID protocols are coming to the Disney Cruise Line.
This is your Disney news round-up for the week of November 14, 2021.
EPCOT
D23 Announces New Walt Disney Statue and More: At the D23 event that took place on November 20, Disney announced two interesting pieces of information regarding the reimagining of EPCOT. Let’s take a look:
Foodie Guide to EPCOT’S International Festival of the Holidays Released: World of Walt has been keeping you up-to-date on all the holiday offerings at Walt Disney World this year. From entertainment, to food, and even special after hours parties, Christmas 2021 at WDW is like a stocking stuffed full of gifts this year! The Disney Parks Blog recently launched their Foodie Guide for the 2021 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. Let’s take a look at the offerings:
Animal Kingdom
DiVine is Back at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: DiVine, the performance artist and stiltwalker at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, is now back for the first time since the COVID-19 shutdown in March 2020.
Disney Springs
Cirque Du Soleil is Back: Ever since the pandemic paused the new Drawn To Life show that was nearing completion in the iconic white-tent theater Disney Springs, the West Side of the entertainment, dining, and shopping complex has been oddly quiet. That is all about to change…
Disney Cruise Line
All Guests Age 5+ Must be Vaccinated to Board DCL Ships: The Disney Cruise Line made an update to its vaccination requirements, now requiring that children ages 5-11 be vaccinated. This applies to sailings on or after January 13, 2022.
Business of Disney
Disney Presses Pause on Annual Pass Sales: We are getting to ready to enter what is traditionally the busiest time of the year at the Walt Disney World Resort, and many days from now to the end of the year show limited or no Park Pass Reservation availability. Disney has noted on their Annual Passholder website that most new Annual Pass sales are currently paused:
Disney Walks Away Winner of Several Awards at IAAPA: Each year, the theme park industry trade group, called the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA), holds a convention called the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Expo. This year they are awarding several awards to Disney:
Biggest Disney news this week: Cirque is back or the pause to Disney’s Annual Pass program?