TouringPlans Travel Beat 6-29-2024

At Travel Beat we have all the “other” news from the last week or so—the stuff that wasn’t big enough to stop the presses for. What did the newsroom bring us this week? Bullets are just ahead if you’re in a hurry, and more details follow below. Don’t forget to check out the Headline News Recap, in case there was something you missed!

• Disneyland Holiday Outfits for Mickey & Minnie
• EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Dates Announced
• Peter Pan’s Flight Refurbishment Begins in July
• New Guardians of the Galaxy Show on the Disney Treasure
• Space Mountain Closes for Refurb in August
• Oogie Boogie Bash Tickets Go On Sale
• Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Reopening Early
• Headline News Recap

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Disneyland Holiday Outfits for Mickey & Minnie

Mickey & Minnie are always in the latest fashion at Disneyland. This week we got a peek at their 2024 holiday outfits – or should that be Mouse-fits? The holiday season at Disneyland Resort will kick off on November 15.

EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Dates Announced

Kitchens and Storytellers and Gingerbread, oh my! The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays will take place from November 29 through December 30, 2024. Stay tuned for more news about Holiday Kitchens, the Candlelight Processional, and Dining Packages as it’s released.

Peter Pan’s Flight Refurbishment Begins in July

Peter Pan will close for refurbishment beginning on July 8 and ending on August 21, 2024.

New Guardians of the Galaxy Show on the Disney Treasure

When the Treasure debuts in December, she’ll be making week-long trips and guests will dine at Worlds of Marvel twice. On one visit, they’ll continue to see the “Avengers: Quantum Encounter” show that is also available on the Wish. But on the other night, they’ll see a brand-new show that is being rolled out: “Marvel Celebration of Heroes: Groot Remix”. If you’ve got a cruise booked on the Treasure, look forward to an “awesome mix” lineup of hits and a chance to show off your Marvel trivia expertise.

Space Mountain Closes for Refurb in August

Space Mountain at Disneyland will close for refurb on August 5, 2024. A reopening date hasn’t been announced, but the closure is expected to last about a month.

Oogie Boogie Bash Tickets Go On Sale

Sales of Oogie Boogie Bash tickets opened this week. If you’re planning to attend, make sure you get ’em before they’re gone. As of this writing many dates are already sold out.

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Reopening Early

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster was originally scheduled to return from its lengthy refresh on July 27. But Disney has put it back on the calendar beginning July 1!

Headline News Recap

There was an astounding amount of headline news this week!

We kicked off bright and early Monday with holiday season announcements for Disney World, and that included information about the seasonal hard-ticket parties: 2024 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Dates and Ticket Info and 2024 Jollywood Nights Dates and Ticket Info

Next up – Disney is retiring the Genie+ brand and mixing it up with Lightning Lanes: Goodbye Genie+, Hello Lightning Lane Multi Pass

Over at Disney Springs, it’s dining, demos, and wine pairings with Flavors of Florida Returns to Disney Springs for Summer 2024

The Disney Adventure isn’t like the other Disney ships; this week we found a bit about what it will be like. Set a Course for Adventure – The Disney Cruise Line Adventure

Two new Halloween Horror Nights house announcements: Ghostbusters Frozen Empire and A Quiet Place Coming to Halloween Horror Nights 2024

More Disney ship news! This time it’s theming, menus, and shows for the Treasure. More News About Dining and Drinking on the Disney Treasure

Save a little dosh with Disney World resort discounts now available through the end of the year. Fall and Winter 2024 Room Discounts at Disney World

The iconic performance artists return to Orlando: Blue Man Group Returns to Orlando at ICON Park

That’s it for this week’s Travel Beat. What news are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments!