Disney News (1/24), Disney Castles around the World, and The Laniwai Spa at Disney’s Aulani Resort

This week, we travel around the world to visit each castle at Disney Parks and then we visit the only spa created by Disney, LaniWai at Aulani on O’ahu. Did you realize that Sleeping Beauty has more Disney castles than Cinderella? Or that LaniWai has the only hydrotherapy garden on O’ahu? Well, we cover all of that and the latest Disney news on this week’s episode.

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Show Notes:

• Disneyland Paris delays it’s reopening by 2 months (April 2) as France continues to tighten COVID measures
  • Source: https://variety.com/2021/biz/global/disneyland-paris-delays-reopening-1234887436/
  • The Festival of the Lion King to return this summer… modified for physical distancing… no date set yet.
    • Source: https://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/the-daily-disney/os-et-disney-animal-kingdom-lion-king-returns-20210121-tfbd2hl5bnb6njc5svsdhlj6ie-story.html
  • Theater of the stars (Beauty and the Beast) serving as overflow dining.
    • Source:https://blogmickey.com/2021/01/theater-of-the-stars-serves-as-overflow-dining-area-with-stage-shows-suspended/
  • Rise of the Resistance 1PM boarding group has been stayionig open for much longer – even as long as an hour or more. 
    • Source: https://blogmickey.com/2021/01/rise-of-the-resistance-1pm-boarding-group-stays-open-for-hours-at-hollywood-studios/
      

• The Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail at AK is being modofied to allow for a month-long maintenance and refurbishment of the Aviary
  • Source: https://blogmickey.com/2021/01/gorilla-falls-exploration-trail-modifications-shorter-trail-fewer-animals-tight-quarters/
  • Harambe Market now opened most days each week at AK
    • Source: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/animal-kingdom/harambe-market/
  • The Lunching Pad to Close on Weekdays beginning Feb 1.
    • Source: https://blogmickey.com/2021/01/the-lunching-pad-to-close-on-weekdays-beginning-february-1st-at-magic-kingdom/
  • The Hall of Presidents has closed in order to add President Joe Biden’s animatronic to the attraction.
    • Source: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/hall-of-presidents/
  • Rivers Of America is being refilled as refurbishment comes to an end at MK.
    • Source: https://blogmickey.com/2021/01/rivers-of-america-refilling-begins-at-magic-kingdom/
  • The barriers have been removed from the France expansion at Epcot, and the bathrooms in that area have opened.
    • Source: https://blogmickey.com/2021/01/new-france-pavilion-expansion-restrooms-now-open-at-epcot/
    • Ratatouille could not be far off.
  • Mouse Gear is coming right along
    • Source: https://blogmickey.com/2021/01/disney-installs-more-theming-elements-for-new-mousegear-location-at-epcot/
      

• The Poly Monorail Station is completely gone.
  • Source: https://blogmickey.com/2021/01/monorail-station-demolished-at-disneys-polynesian-village-resort/
  • The main tower at Disney’s Contemporary could be getting an overhaul of the rooms. Speculation is an Incredibles mid-century modern vibe
    • Source: https://blogmickey.com/2021/01/permit-filed-for-work-possibly-related-to-contemporary-room-refurbishment/
      

• Disney Leaders Bob Iger and Bob Chapek forgo bonuses but still rake in millions
  • Source: https://variety.com/2021/film/news/disney-bob-iger-bob-chapek-salary-1234888199/
  • The Muppet Show is coming to Disney+ on Feb. 19!!!
    • Source: https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/the-muppet-show-disney-plus-1234887422/

Disney Castle Segment Source: https://www.insider.com/cool-things-about-all-the-different-disney-castles-photos#disneyland-unveiled-sleeping-beauty-castle-before-the-animated-movie-was-even-released-1Backstage

Laniwai Spa at Disney’s Aulani Resort Source: https://www.disneyaulani.com/spa-fitness/spa-therapies/

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