Shannon and Pete discuss the additional details announced for the retheme of Splash Mountain to Tiana's Bayou Adventure. Disney also revealed even more re-opening dates for character dining and Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. Halloween events at Walt Disney World and Disneyland have begun to sell out. Disney Cruise Line also shared details of the christening of the Disney Wish. N083

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The name of the new attraction evolving from the reimagining of Splash Mountain was announced during ESSENCE Fest in New Orleans: Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. The all-new adventure which will bring guests into the world of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ film “The Princess and the Frog” like never before is coming to Magic Kingdom in Florida and Disneyland park in California in late 2024.

Currently no date has been announced for the closing of Splash Mountain but it is speculated that the rides will close sometime in early 2023. 

Source: Disney Parks Blog

The Disney Parks Blog continues to give us more opening dates for attractions and other services!

The refresh of the Finding Nemo Submarine ride is nearly complete, and ride will be reopening on July 25. The attraction has been revitalized with more coral, new paint, fresh kelp and seaweed, as well as enhanced special effects and lighting. Plus, when the attraction returns guests can wave to a new friend from Pixar’s “Finding Dory,” everyone’s favorite septopus, Hank!  

Also, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique will be reopening August 25th on both coasts. Located in the heart of Magic Kingdom and Disneyland park, the reopening of these two iconic locations will join the slate of Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutiques aboard Disney Cruise Line. The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique locations at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa and Disney Springs will reopen at a later date.  

Disney announced several re-opening dates of popular character buffets:

• The Crystal Palace: A Buffet with Characters featuring Winnie the Pooh and Friends returns for lunch and dinner on September 20.
• 'Ohana Best Friends Breakfast featuring Lilo and Stitch returns on September 27.
• Cape May Café Minnie’s Beach Bash Breakfast will return on October 4.

Booking for these restaurants will be available 60 days in advance. 

Source: Disney Parks Blog - Finding Nemo, Disney Parks Blog - BBB, Disney Parks Blog - Character Dining

The Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party on October 31st at Magic Kingdom has officially sold out. To date, this is the only Halloween party that is sold out. 

Meanwhile in California, EVERY date for Oogie Boogie Bash has sold out, showing that the parties are either more popular in Disneyland or much smaller. 

Source: Walt Disney World Website, Disneyland Website

On Wednesday June 29th, in Port Canaveral, Disney hosted a celebration filled with musical performances, special guests, and the stars of the show - the Disney Wish godchildren.

During the ceremony, three Make-A-Wish ambassadors—Colby, 10; Megan, 16; and Jenna, 13—played a historic role, representing past, present and future Make-A-Wish children and reciting a time-honored blessing of the ship, which symbolically bestows good fortune on the vessel and all who sail aboard it.  

The inaugural sailing, and the DVC sailing are still on schedule to occur as planned. It does appear the ship is ready to sail and accept guests.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

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