Beloved Disney shows will soon be taking center stage once again as entertainment will be returning to the parks. Join tonight's team as they discuss these fan-favorite shows returning, Trader Sam's reopening, and character dining returning to the Disneyland resort.

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Additional Entertainment Returning to WDW

More entertainment will be returning to Walt Disney World! The following shows will be returning, per the Disney Parks Blog article:

“Wonderful World of Animation” at Hollywood Studios: Aug. 1Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor: Aug. 8Beauty & The Beast - Live on Stage: Aug. 15Turtle Talk with Crush - Aug. 21

In addition, this summer will be the last opportunity to see Happily Ever After and Epcot Forever. The following will be each spectacular’s last show:

Epcot Forever: Sept. 28Happily Ever After: Sept. 29

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Trader Sam’s Reopening at WDW

Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto and Tiki Terrace at the Polynesian Resort has reopened with the resort as of July 19th. 

Per the WDW Website:

“Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto welcomes the whole family—including children—from opening until 8:00 PM. After 8:00 PM, only Guests 21 years of age or older may visit.”

Source: Walt Disney World

Disneyland Character Dining Returns 

Plaza Inn Mickey and Friends Breakfast opening Aug 12th

Storytellers Cafe - Mickeys Tale of Adventure Breakfast opening July 22nd Daily breakfast and brunch Friday, Saturday’s & Sundays from 11am - 1pm

Not character dining - Carthay Circle opening July 22 bookings available now

Source: Disney Parks Blog


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