Magic Kingdom
- The Plaza Ice Cream Parlor will be closed for a refurb from Jan. 4th – March 27th.
- Winnie the Pooh meet and greet has moved to to Town Square.
- The Main Street Electrical Parade will not run from Jan. 20th – Feb. 10th.
- The Diamond Horseshoe will be open for holiday crowds offering a counter service lunch. The restaurant will be open 11 am to 3 pm from December 17th to December 31th
- The Magic Carpets of Aladdin will be down for refurbishment from Feb. 26th – March 10th.
Epcot
- Katsura Grill in Japan has finally opened. The quick service restaurant offers much of it’s old dishes in addition to a few new items like a panko-breaded chicken sandwich and a cold ramen noodle dish with shredded crab stick in a sweet soy dressing.
The RFID entry system that was being tested has been removed.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- The Backlot Tour will be closed from Feb.13th – March 10th.
- Honey I Shrunk the Kids Playset will be closed from Feb. 13th – March 10th.
- The Comedy Warehouse will be back for a limited engagement at the Sounds Dangerous Theater from Dec. 25th – Dec. 31st. The Comedy Warehouse Holiday Special will present the best in improvisational comedy. Show times (subject to change) are 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:45 p.m., 4:45 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. daily.
General WDW News
- Disney has expanded it’s complimentary WiFi in many public areas. Areas that are included: Porte Cochere, Main Lobby, Bus stops, Guest rooms, Feature Pool
- 2012 will be known as the Year of More Magic. According to Disney in their information: From exciting seasonal events and brand-new attractions to immersive new experiences and a special surprise announcement on New Year’s Eve…there’s a lot more than just Leap Year to celebrate throughout Walt Disney World® Resort in 2012. Rumors are circulating that this could mean that the Magic Kingdom will be open for 24 hours on Feb. 29th.
- Disney has confirmed that DVC is being built at the Grand Floridian.
Rumors
- While it was known that Dumbo would be open in February, it appears that Disney is planning to open the entire Circusland, including The Great Goofini and the new Fantasyland train station.
- Sounds Dangerous at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is rumored to be removed by May 2012.
- There’s a possibility that SpectroMagic could return in October 2012.
In additional parade news, it is rumored that the Magic Kingdom may see a new parade in 2012. - Avatar-land may end up opening a little early, in 2015.
News and Rumors are gathered from various different sources. All rumors are rumors and are to be taken as such.
Rikki Niblett is a co-host of the Be Our Guest Podcast and runs the blog, A Disney World After All.
Other Articles You May Like:
- WDW News and Rumors 9/29/11 – 10/12/11 Share News Magic Kingdom Big Thunder Mountain will be closed for a lengthy refurb from January 9th, 2012 until May 28th. Dumbo will close down for it’s relocation starting on Jan. 9th, 2012 and will be reopening Feb. 18. This will allow us to assume that when it reopens, it will open in the...
- WDW News and Rumors 11/24/11 – 12/7/11 Share News Magic Kingdom Golden Oak Outpost’s menu has changed again, only offering hot dogs, chips, cakes, and drinks. The Plaza Ice Cream Parlor will be closed for a refurb from Jan. 9th – Feb. 17th. The Night of Joy has announced an early schedule of their line up. The event will take...
- WDW News and Rumors 6/23/11 – 7/6/11 Share Well, I’m back after an amazing trip! It appears that I’ve missed out on a lot, so let’s get cracking. News Magic Kingdom Flynn Rider will no longer be doing meet and greets on a daily basis. Guests who do want to meet Flynn will apparently be able to do so at...
- WDW News and Rumors 11/10/11 – 11/23/11 Share News Magic Kingdom Sleepy Hollow Snacks is now offering Waffle Sandwiches. There are 3 different versions: a sweet and spicy chicken, a ham, prosciutto, and swiss, and a Nutella and fresh fruit. The Diamond Horseshoe will be open for Thanksgiving week. It will be open as a counter service location for lunch on Nov....
- WDW News and Rumors 7/21/11 – 8/3/11 Share News Magic Kingdom The crane will be on site for the instillation of the Castle Dreamlights from Sept. 12th – 26th. The Magic, The Memories and You Castle Show is expected to run through the Holidays over the Castle Lights. Tinkerbell and her Friends are now appearing at the Magic Kingdom at the site...
