International Guests Return to Disneyland and Disney World with New Offerings and More Magic
After about 20 months, the United States has officially opened its boarders to travelers from across the globe! And, as you can imagine, those International Guests are flocking back to Walt Disney World and Disneyland where they will experience all new happenings and more magic than ever!
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Walt Disney World
As International Guests make their way back to Walt Disney World, they will find themselves in the middle of the “The World’s Most Magical Celebration!” While Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary officially kicked off on October 1, 2021, there’s plenty of time to experience the magic as the party will keep going for an entire 18 months.
With the 50th Anniversary Celebrations also comes new attractions, exciting entertainment, the jaw-dropping Beacons of Magic, celebratory snacks and snips, limited edition merchandise, and so much more!
Let’s take a closer look!
EPCOT
International Guests and all Guests visiting EPCOT in Walt Disney World will be able to take in the all new nighttime spectacular – “Harmonious.” This new show features iconic Disney music in the hopes of uniting people from all over the world.
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“Harmonious” is offered nightly in the World Showcase Lagoon and combines fireworks, floating set pieces, choreographed fountains, lights, lasers, and more. It’s definitely one you will not want to miss!
All Guests are also going to want to experience the all-new Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure attraction in the newly expanded France Pavilion of the World Showcase. This 4D attraction will become a quick favorite the entire family will love.
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park
International Guests returning to Walt Disney World are definitely going to want to plan a day or two to walk on the wild side at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park and check out the all new Disney KiteTails performance.
Disney KiteTails features performers flying wind catchers along with kites of varying shapes and sizes designed after some of our most beloved Disney Characters including Simba, Zazu, Baloo, and King Louie.
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With three-dimensional kites that go up to 30 feet long, this is one new show you are going to have to see to believe!
Magic Kingdom
As always, there is plenty of magic in store at the Magic Kingdom for International Guests of Walt Disney World to enjoy!
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The all-new “Disney Enchantment” began lighting the sky earlier this year for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary. This jaw-dropping nighttime fireworks spectacular mixes Disney music favorites with enhanced lighting, and an immersive projections that extend all the way from Cinderella Castle down Main Street U.S.A.
A new original song, “You are the Magic” is part of the Disney Enchantment score and will leave all Guests with strong emotions of magic. The song is performed by former Cast Member and eight-time Grammy winner, Philip Lawrence.
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The Holidays at Walt Disney World
The boarders of the United States have also opened just in time for Walt Disney World’s 2021 holiday festivities to kick off! Each of the four parks and Disney Springs will offer a variety of festive entertainment, whimsical decor, holiday-themed food and drinks, festive food and beverages, exclusive merchandise, and so much more!
While these festivities officially kick off on November 12, 2021, many of the Walt Disney World 2021 holiday offerings are already available for Guests to enjoy. CLICK HERE for more information on all the holiday happenings at Walt Disney World!
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Disneyland Welcomes the Return of International Guests
Just like at Walt Disney World, International Guests are starting to return to Disneyland today to experience more thrills and magic!
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Disney California Adventure Park
If I’m willing to bet, one of the first things International Guests are going to want to experience is the all new Avengers Campus! Located in Disney California Adventure Park, this all-new. Marvel-inspired land gives Guests the opportunity to be a real life Super Hero!
At the Pym Test Kitchen in Avengers Campus, Ant-Man and The Wasp use Pym particles to give Guests the chance to experience some of their latest experiments. Guests will also catch Iron Man showing off his newest Mark 80 armor while being on the lookout for General Okoye and the Dora Milaje arrivng starting from Wakanda to train the new recruits.
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Also located in Disney California Adventure Park is the fastest attraction in all of the Disneyland Resort – The Incredicoaster! This coaster invites Guests to become a part of “The Incredibles” family and race to catch Jack-Jack.
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After the ride ends, Guests will want to make sure to stick around and experience all the extra magic in Pixar Pier!
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Disneyland Park
International Guests returning to Disneyland Park will want to soar over to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to become a part of the Resistance in a battle against the First Order on Rise of the Resistance.
While there, it’s also time to pilot “the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy” on the Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run.
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The Holidays at the Disneyland Resort
The holidays at the Disneyland Resort also kick off on November 12 and go until January 9, 2022.
International Guests and all Guests alike will be in awe as they step onto Main Street U.S.A. and set eyes on Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle and a 60-foot tall Christmas tree.
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And, another first since Disneyland reopened, is the return of a parade! “A Christmas Fantasy” parade will once again Main Street U.S.A. and features some of our favorite Disney Characters and Santa Claus.
When, the sun goes down, Guests will want to look to the skies for the “Believe… In Holiday Magic” fireworks spectacular along with snow falling on Main Street U.S.A. Oh, and don’t forget to check out the seasonal overlays of “it’s a small world” Holiday and Haunted Mansion Holiday.
The Disneyland Resort transforms into the Merriest Place on Earth for the holiday season, Nov. 8, 2019, through Jan. 6, 2020. Among the merriment at Disneyland Park, Mickey, Minnie, Disney Princesses and Santa celebrate the season in “A Christmas Fantasy” parade, a daily procession with floats, music and marching “tin soldiers.” (Joshua Sudock/Disneyland Resort)
The Disney Festival of the Holidays is also returning to Disney California Adventure for the 2021 holiday season and offers International Guests and Guests of all ages the chance to experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of a diverse season of celebration with eight Food Marketplaces.
Inspired by holiday traditions in Mexico, “Disney ¡Viva Navidad!” offers beloved Disney Characters hosting a fun street party with Mexican folklórico dancers and Mariachis, Brazilian samba dancers and percussionists, giant mojiganga puppets and Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in their fiesta best!
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Celebrating Walt Disney Animation Studios’ newest musical comedy, “Encanto,” Guests will also be able to experience live entertainment and cameos by the start of the movie, Mirabel.
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