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The 5 Biggest Disney NEWS Drops You MISSED This Week!

Another week has gone by and more, BIG Disney news has been shared!

Time for Boo Bash!

This week some 50th Anniversary merchandise became available for guests to purchase, Disney’s new Halloween After Hours event took place for the first time in Magic Kingdom, and Disney shared some big financial updates. Ready to dive into all the Disney news and updates you need to know? Let’s go!

1 — 50th Anniversary News

Disney World’s 50th Anniversary is less than 50 days away! Late last week we got a first look at the 50th Anniversary merchandise, and then this week a number of 50th Anniversary items became available online and in the parks.

It’s here!!

There’s a MagicBand…

Special MagicBands!

…shirts…

SO pretty!

…and some other items you can already pick from, but lots of other 50th Anniversary collections will be released in the future as well.

Click here to see what 50th anniversary items you can get online!

Disney also shared that a one-of-a-kind shopping experience will be coming to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary. It seems that will include some special shopping displays.

Click here to see some concept art and to learn more!

This week we also saw Spaceship Earth lit up for 50th Anniversary testing!

We can’t wait to see you up close!

Are you planning to celebrate Disney World’s 50th Anniversary? Click here to see 3 things you’re not thinking about when it comes to this big occasion.

Click here to see more photos of the lights testing on Spaceship Earth!

2 — Disney After Hours Boo Bash

This week marked the first Disney After Hours Boo Bash event! This is a special, Halloween-themed, separately ticketed event that will take place on select nights in Magic Kingdom from now through October 31st, 2021. During the event, guests can see spooky characters, ride attractions, go trick-or-treating, and more.

We shared lots of photos and videos during our time at the event.

Happy Halloween!

We also took a look at some awesome guest costumes, shared our reviews of nearly all of the event-specific drinks and treats, took a look at those Halloween cavalcades, and shared all the details about the entertainment you can expect to see during Boo Bash (including some spooky characters).

Maleficent’s Fiery Prowl

We also shared a look at the crowds and wait times, as well as a list of the attractions you can ride during the event.

Click here to see our ultimate guide to Boo Bash, including details on cost, crowds, characters, entertainment, and more!

Some of you might be wondering whether Boo Bash is worth the cost. We’ve asked our readers about this before and shared their thoughts.

Complimentary Snacks You Can Grab During Boo Bash

After experiencing Boo Bash ourselves, we worked on a full breakdown of our thoughts as to whether it is worth the cost.

Is Boo Bash worth the price? Click here to find out!

3 — Halloween Merchandise and Food

Even if you’re not heading to Boo Bash, you can still grab some great Halloween merchandise and lots of snacks throughout the parks and resorts this season. This week, we found of a whole bunch of NEW Halloween merchandise in Disney World! There are Halloween Crocs and spooky charms

The two will look so good together!

2 new sets of Halloween ears

2021 Halloween Ears

…and more!

New Halloween items are all over the place in Disney World!

Whether you are a huge fan of Hocus Pocus

Hocus Pocus Plushes

…or just love pumpkins…

Some of the Halloween Merchandise

…there are quite a few things to pick from!

Click here to check out all of the new Halloween merchandise in Disney World!

Note that Disney was limiting Halloween purchases, so that’s something to keep in mind. Also, if you’re a big Haunted Mansion fan, be sure to check out the new Betsey Johnson Haunted Mansion jewelry collection that is now available in Disney World!

Call in the spirits, wherever they’re at!

Feeling a little hungry? Well, Disney has you covered with all kinds of spooky snacks this season, some of which have already arrived in the parks! There are pumpkin spice treats, drinkable candy corn(?!), and more that you can get right now and other treats are coming soon.

So festive!

There’s even a new mummy Mickey popcorn bucket on the way! Click here to see a full list of all the Halloween treats coming to Disney World. And click here to see photos and our reviews of all the Halloween snacks we’ve had so far. We’ll keep updating that reviews page throughout the season so be sure to check back for more.

See our photos and reviews of the Halloween snacks here!

If you’re looking to dine with some Disney characters dressed in their Halloween best, check out one spot in Hollywood Studios where you can do just that!

Halloween Dine

We’re only in August, so more Halloween fun is on its way. Be sure to check back with us for all the updates.

4 — Big News From Disney’s Earnings Call

This week Disney held its earnings call for the third quarter of fiscal year 2021 and they released a financial report to go with it. In the report and during the call, we learned that for the first time since the start of the impacts of the pandemic, Disney’s theme parks division reported profitability.

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We also got an updated look at the number of current Disney+ subscribers. And Disney announced that a Disney+ Day will be coming later this year.

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Wondering just how close Disney World’s theme park attendance is to the parks’ capacity limits? Disney provided an update on that too.

Crowds entering Disney’s Hollywood Studios

On the parks side, during the call, Disney also released more information about the Genie Planning App. And Disney’s CEO, Bob Chapek, commented on the COVID-19 Delta variant and its potential impact on the parks.

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On the entertainment side, Chapek discussed Disney+ and theatrical movie releases amid the ongoing Black Widow lawsuit.

Click here to see the BIGGEST announcements from Disney’s earnings call!

5 — Space 220 Opening Timeline

We have been eagerly awaiting any news about the new space-themed restaurant that is set to open in EPCOT — Space 220. The restaurant was first announced a number of years ago and was previously set to open in the winter of 2019. After several delays, the Patina Restaurant Group (which will be operating the restaurant) shared that this spot was aiming for a fall 2021 opening date. But now we’ve got a BIG update on when the restaurant will (hopefully) open to guests.

Space 220 Concept Art ©Disney

Recently, Disney announced that Space 220 is set to open in mid-September of 2021!

Space 220 Concept Art ©Disney

Disney also shared a video with a first look inside the restaurant and shared some menu details. We cannot wait to learn more about this spot and finally get to experience it when it opens.

Click here to learn more about Space 220!

And that’s it in terms of the main news from this week. But, of course, more news has been shared that you should know about. Check out the details below:

Hey There Belle!

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We’ll continue to keep an eye out for more Disney news and let you know what we find!

Click here to see 7 important Star Wars hotel details you missed during Disney’s last news drop.

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