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Encanto Show, Drones, and More at Walt Disney World in Summer 2024

Encanto Show, Drones, and More at Walt Disney World in Summer 2024

Disney has announced several exciting limited-time offerings at Walt Disney World in the summer of 2024.

Drone Experience at Disney Springs

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“Disney Dreams That Soar” will be run nightly at Disney Springs from May 24 through September 2nd. The drone show will showcase flight-themed music from Disney stories.

¡Celebración Encanto! Show at EPCOT

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“¡Celebración Encanto!” will be a limited-time singalong show at EPCOT. It’ll run several times a day on the CommuniCore Plaza stage from June 10 through September 6th.

CommuniCore Hall will be an indoor space to cool off during the summer heat. It’ll also feature a new Mickey & Friends character greeting location.

Meet Joy at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Joy from Inside Out (Photo: Disney Parks)

In celebration of Inside Out 2, Joy will have a character greeting location at Pixar Plaza in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, starting June 14th.

Pixar Plaza will feature new snacks, as well as new merchandise at Beverly Sunset Boutique.

The Lion King 30th Anniversary Celebration at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Disney’s Animal Kingdom will celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Lion King. New merchandise and snack items, including a Pumbaa popcorn bucket, will be available this summer.

Timon and Rafiki (Photo: Disney Parks)

At Rafiki’s Planet Watch, Timon and Rafiki will have a character greeting location, and the Animatlon Experience attraciton will teach guests to draw characters from the movie.

Merlin Acquires The Wheel at ICON Park – Rebrands it to "The Orlando Eye"

Merlin Acquires The Wheel at ICON Park – Rebrands it to "The Orlando Eye"

Mattel Adventure Park Kansas City Opening in 2026

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