Reviewing Disney in 2021: The New, The Enchanted, and the Ugly
Hopes at the start of 2021 was that it would erase the disaster, not prolong the pandemic craziness that was 2020. In truth, there was actually a lot of good that occurred in Disney theme parks world-wide, from Disneyland Paris to Shanghai Disneyland, not to mention the stateside parks of Disneyland and Walt Disney World. It may surprise you that there were not only some 60 different new Disney resort offerings across the globe, but that some of the best shows and attractions ever premiered this year–but you didn’t know it. We’ll take a look at those–including all those that use the word Enchanted! All combined, it is the equivalent of Disney opening up an entirely new theme park. And will talk about how the parks stateside were too often marred by new initiatives that impacted the customer experience. We’ll look at all of it–what worked and what didn’t. Plus we hold in memorium those things that ended in 2021. Despite the pandemic, it’s been a busy year, and there’s much to cover. So join us as we review 2021 at Walt Disney World, Disneyland and beyond!
An outline plus photos and video are shown below but our podcast carries narrative of the entire experience. You can find the podcast here on Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, and ListenNotes.
Walt Disney World
Epcot
- Ratatouille
- Creperie
- Space 220
- Gelateria Toscana
- Club Cool
- Creations Shop
- Living with the Land Holiday Overlay
- Harmonious
- Epcot Entrance
- New Leave a Legacy
- New Fountain
- New Banner and Light Package
- Beacons of Light
Magic Kingdom
- Enchantment
- Mickey’s PhilarMagic with Coco
- Confectionary
- Jungle Cruise Re-Imagined
- New Halloween & Christmas parties
Disney Springs
- Gideon’s Bakehouse
- Everglazed Donuts and Cold Brew
- M&M Store
- Drawn to Life: Presented by Cirque du Soleil and Disney
Other:
- Kite Tails at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
- Steakhouse 71
- 50th Anniversary Celebration
- Disney Fab 50 Statues
- Mickey’s Celebration Cavalcade
- 50th Electrical Water Pageant Addition
- Beacons of Light
Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Park
- Jungle Cruise Re-Imagined
- Plaza Point Holiday Store
- Snow White’s Enchanted Tale
Disney California Adventure
- Mickey’s PhilarMagic
- Avengers Campus
- Web Slingers: A Spiderman Adventure
- Avengers Assemble
- PYM Kitchen
- WEB Suppliers
Disneyland Paris
- Disney’s Hotel New York: The Art of Marvel
- Disney Jr. Dream Factory
- Cars Road Trip
Tokyo Disneyland
- Enchanted Tale of Beauty & The Beast
- Beauty & The Beast Land
- Fantasyland Forest Theater
- The Happy Ride with Baymax
- Minnie’s Style Studios
- Food, Beverage & Store Locations
Shanghai Disneyland
- 5th Anniversary: Year of Magical Surprises
- Disney Surprise Show
- Mickeys Storybook Adventure
- Shanghai Disneyland: Illuminate! A Nighttime Celebration
Hong Kong Disneyland
Follow Your Dreams Castle Show
Other
- Disney Cruise Line: Remodeled Port Terminal
- New Annual Pass Programs
- Genie
- The Key of Inclusion
En Memorium
- Fast Passes
- Primeval Whirl
- Crossroads
- Rise of the Resistance Virtual Queue
- NBA Experience
- Disney Magical Express
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