Disney World bringing back more backstage tours in 2022 (2024)

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Disney World bringing back more backstage tours in 2022? ›

Unfortunately, The Magic Behind our Steam Trains Tour and Backstage Magic Tour are two experiences that are currently unavailable and we don't have any information on if or when they'll return.

Unfortunately, The Magic Behind our Steam Trains Tour and Backstage Magic Tour are two experiences that are currently unavailable and we don't have any information on if or when they'll return.

Nighttime spectaculars return

Well, 2022 will see shows like Fantasmic! and Disneyland Forever return to Disneyland Park, and World of Color will return to Disney California Adventure, all three of which are a big draw for late night crowds at the parks.

The biggest change to TWDC was the late season change in CEO. 2022 started with former CEO Bob Chapek at the helm—whom most Disney fans did not like—and is ending with the return of Bob Iger as CEO of the company. Iger will be the CEO for two years while he hand-selects and trains the next chief executive.

Disney Cruise Line's newest ship, the Disney Treasure, will debut in December 2024. As you've probably seen, this amazing ship will bring captivating stories from beloved Disney Animation, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel and Disney parks adventures to life like never before with new venues and reimagined spaces.

On September 27, 2014, the Studio Backlot Tour was closed for a “temporary refurbishment.” Unfortunately for many studio-loving fans, the temporary refurbishment became a permanent closure when Disney announced the development of Toy Story Land and Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at that year's D23 Celebration.

Disney CEO Bob Iger acknowledged last week that Disney's films since the end of the pandemic haven't met his quality standards. Disney hasn't reported positive operating income in its “Content Sales/Licensing and Other” business unit, which includes theatrical, since the quarter that ended April 2, 2022.

CommuniCore Hall construction - January 25 2024. Here is a latest look at EPCOT's upcoming 8,000-foot climate-controlled exhibit space, CommuniCore Hall. The new venue will provide space for additional festival offerings that won't depend on Florida weather, which is also dividable into two distinct sections.

At present, Tinker Bell does not hold a “meet and greet” opportunity at the Walt Disney World Resort. Of course, she does make her evening flight over Magic Kingdom Park at the end of the Happily Ever After nighttime fireworks show!

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The ownership structure of Walt Disney (DIS) stock is a mix of institutional, retail and individual investors. Approximately 33.90% of the company's stock is owned by Institutional Investors, 8.41% is owned by Insiders and 57.70% is owned by Public Companies and Individual Investors.

Despite welcoming more guests in 2022 than it did in 2021, the amusem*nt park was not able to reach pre-pandemic levels of attendance that year.

Beginning on Jan. 9, 2024, guests with an annual pass or a ticket that includes Park Hopper benefits will once again be able to visit another theme park at any time of day during park hours. Since its return in 2021, Park Hopper access has only been available after 2 p.m. each day.

While Iger didn't confirm a fifth park in Orlando, he did say Disney has a “menu” of things opening in 2025. In a general statement. Iger said the following: “Just one year ago, we outlined an ambitious plan to return The Walt Disney Company to a period of sustained growth and shareholder value creation.

EPCOT. EPCOT has been one large construction zone for years, but the finishing touches are finally being put in place for World Nature and World Celebration. The center of the park, World Celebration, will open in December 2023.

As you may know and love, Backstage was canceled after the second season. Which of course, the fans were devastated after being left on a cliffhanger. All the fans not only fell in love with the cast but developed a true connection to the storyline and the cast.

Taking part in a tour at the Disneyland Resort can provide new guests with background and history of the park and attractions, entertain and inform seasoned guests with behind-the-scenes exploration, and also offer VIP treatment and front-of-the-line access for guests visiting for the first time or simply the first ...

Pricing: Ranging from $450 to $900 per hour, depending on the season (valid park admission is required for each park visited on tour and is not included in the price of the tour). Reservations: Call (407) 560-4033 to book. Guests under the age of 18 must have parent or guardian permission to call.

This family-friendly walking tour will take you through the space and Living with the Land attraction to give you some behind-the-scenes knowledge on how things operate and what you are seeing as well as research that is being done onsite. It is a super cool way to experience the attraction in a whole new light!