Disney Hollywood Studios, Epcot Holiday Prep, and Gaylord Palms ICE! Preview

Disney's Hollywood Studios Updates

• 💡 The Animation Courtyard is being redeveloped into an area resembling the Disney Animation Building in Burbank, featuring concept art and potential character experiences.
• 📌 Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway had a short wait time, similar to the Ratatouille ride at Epcot.
• ✨ Character meet-and-greets included Mary Poppins, Bert, and a penguin, which were a pleasant surprise for the hosts.
• 🗺️ Walt Disney Imagineering is presenting models for new attractions: Tropical Americas (replacing DinoLand USA with an Encanto ride and Indiana Jones adventure), Piston Peak (for Magic Kingdom), and Monstropolis (featuring a Door Coaster).

Epcot Holiday Preparations

• 🎄 Epcot is already preparing for the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays, with Christmas lights being strung up, even though the festival doesn't start until late November.
• 🦌 The Living with the Land Glimmering Greenhouses overlay is expected to open early, with some holiday decorations already visible.
• ☕ Decorations are appearing in World Showcase, including a Christmas tree in the Twinings tea caddy window and a Twinings advent calendar featuring a Highland cow.
• 🐭 Remy's Ratatouille Adventure at Epcot is noted for its short wait times, and there's discussion about its upcoming 2D conversion, similar to the version in Disneyland Paris.

Gaylord Palms ICE! Preview

• 🌟 This year's Gaylord Palms ICE! exhibit will feature Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, with a complete redesign of the rooms.
• ❄️ The exhibit is carved by approximately 40 artisans from Harbin, China, using 2 million pounds of ice.
• 🎢 ICE! includes five ice slides, with Bumble as a centerpiece, and features characters like Comet and Rudolph.
• 🎅 The event runs from November 14th to January 7th, and the final room is always the Nativity scene, carved from crystal clear ice.
• 🎄 Beyond ICE!, Gaylord Palms will feature over 3 million lights, a tree lighting ceremony, and other holiday activities.