In this edition of the Weekly Disney Round-Up: Disney files a work permit at a fan favorite resort, we list what’ve learned about Disney new Genie+ service, plus we get the dates of EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts 2022.
This is your Disney news round-up for the week of October 16, 2021.
Disney Resort Hotels
Disney Files Permit for Work at Grand Floridian: Disney has filed a permit to reroute Floridian Way, the road that leads to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. According to the filing with the South Florida Water Management District, which reviews and approves many construction projects in central and south Florida, the road will shift further west – creating a space between The Grand Floridian and the Magic Kingdom.
Business of Disney
Here is Some Things We’ve Learned About Disney’s New Genie+: Disney Genie, Genie+, and Lightning Lane a la carte purchases have been active for a few days. We already knew the basics of Disney Genie before it launched, but now that we have several days of experience, we have learned a few things about Disney Genie along the way.
Mickey Mouse Themed Airplane Takes Off: Brazilian airlines Azul has launched an Airbus plane with exterior graphics inspired by Mickey Mouse. This is the first of three Disney-inspired plane designs planned for the next few months.
EPCOT
EPCOT‘s Festival of the Arts Set to Return January 2022: Halloween is still in the future, but Disney is looking even further down the road. EPCOT has announced that the International Festival of the Arts will return from January 14 – February 21, 2022.
Biggest Disney news this week: EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts returning, or the Grand Floridian’s work permits?