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Disney Parks Announce Exciting New Experiences and Closures

· 12 updates · By MagicHop

Walt Disney World

  • New Attractions: Baymax has officially joined Disney's Hollywood Studios in the reimagined Magic of Disney Animation area as of September 14, bringing exciting new features like the popular Baymax Sipper from Disney California Adventure. Similarly, a new DJ character named Lilypad has been added to Alien Swirling Saucers, offering an updated soundtrack starting September 25. 12 8

  • Closures: Disney's Hollywood Studios will close early at 5 PM on October 20 for a private event, affecting access to Fantasmic! that evening. Additionally, the Single Rider Line at Expedition Everest in Animal Kingdom will be closing. 3 5

  • Dining Updates: The Coral Reef Restaurant in EPCOT has reopened just over three weeks after its closure. There are also changes to the dining reservation process for a new Magic Kingdom restaurant named Hurly-Burly. 1 6 7

  • Events: 'The Wedge' cheese booth has launched at the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, offering a variety of food experiences. Be mindful of some holiday cancellations this season while planning. 11 10

Disneyland Resort

  • Events: Reservations have started for the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival, giving guests the opportunity to plan early for the event. 2

  • Attraction Closures: 'it's a small world' will close for refurbishment to prepare for its holiday overlay. No specific reopening date is provided. 4 9

Sources

  1. [1]Coral Reef Restaurant Returns to EPCOT Ahead of Schedule· wdwmagic.com
  2. [2]Reservations Now Available For Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival· laughingplace.com
  3. [3]Hollywood Studios Early Closing on October 20th Due to Private Event· disneyfoodblog.com
  4. [4]Disneyland Confirms Closure of 'it's a small world'· insidethemagic.net
  5. [5]Closure of Single Rider Line at Expedition Everest· allears.net
  6. [6]Changes to Dining Reservation Process for New Restaurant at Magic Kingdom· allears.net
  7. [7]Dining Reservation Changes for New Magic Kingdom Restaurant· allears.net
  8. [8]New DJ Lilypad Installed at Alien Swirling Saucers· wdwnt.com
  9. [9]Closure Announcement for 'it's a small world' at Disneyland· disneyfoodblog.com
  10. [10]Walt Disney World Holiday Cancellations Announced· disneyfoodblog.com
  11. [11]New Cheese Booth Opens at EPCOT Food & Wine Festival· disneyfoodblog.com
  12. [12]Baymax Arrives at Disney's Hollywood Studios with New Animation Area· insidethemagic.net

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