January was busier than expected in Disney World, and February is going to FILLED with new and exciting things!

We’re going to be able to catch a new cavalcade, a new stage show, returning restaurants, and lots more, so let’s get into it!

Shows

Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade

The Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade will debut in Magic Kingdom on February 11th, and it will feature almost 30 beloved characters, including Nick and Judy from Zootopia, Baloo from The Jungle Book, Miguel from Coco, Merida from Brave, and LOTS more.

The Magic Kingdom Cavalcade will retire once the new cavalcade debuts, and we aren’t sure yet whether every character will be moving to the new one. But on a fun note, you’ll be able to check out scenes of adventure and a compass on some of the new cavalcade floats! The daily showtimes will be at 11:15AM, 2:15PM, 4:05PM, and 5:50PM.

Why you won’t want to miss Disney World’s new cavalcade!

Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire Stage Show

Cinderella Castle will soon have a stage show again — this time with a slight name change! Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire will debut on February 25th in Magic Kingdom, with initial showtimes at 12:15PM, 1:30PM, 2:45PM, 4:35PM, and 6:10PM. 

This show is an updated version of Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire, with new opening and finale scenes, plus a brand new original song. Also, Mickey and friends will be wearing their signature EARidescent costumes for Disney World’s 50th anniversary!

Find out more about Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire here!

Restaurants

Turf Club Bar and Grill

Turf Club Bar and Grill reopens at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa on February 3rd, and guests can once again enjoy pasta, seafood appetizers, steak entrees, and more, including the new New York Cider-braised Mussels appetizer, made with garlic, chorizo, fennel, Fresno chili, and apple cider topped with a grilled baguette.

Other new menu items include the Grilled Pork Chop and Braised Lamb Tagliatelle, and you can top off your meal with the new and classic dessert, New York Cheesecake!

You can read more about Disney World restaurant reopenings here!

Cape May Cafe

Cape May Cafe is already open, but all-you-care-to-enjoy breakfast and dinner returns to the restaurant on February 15th in Disney’s Beach Club Resort! Although the breakfast buffet was a character dining experience in the past, there are no characters currently present at the restaurant.

The breakfast buffet will include favorites like pull-apart bread with vanilla sauce, Mickey and Minnie waffles, an omelet station, and more. During the dinner buffet, guests will be able to select dishes like seasonal harvest salad, cornbread, seafood boil, and lots more dishes to enjoy!

Here are more details about the return of buffet service to Cape May Cafe!

Jiko — The Cooking Place

Jiko — The Cooking Place is scheduled to reopen in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge — Jambo House on February 17th! This is widely considered one of the most romantic restaurants in Disney World, and you can enjoy gourmet dishes from a menu featuring African, Indian, and Mediterranean cuisine.

There will be new menu items added to Jiko’s menu, such as the Seafood Tangine, which is made with prawns, scallops, squid, and Littleneck clams. Reservations for Jiko are already open, so if you’re looking for a romantic setting in Disney World, look no further!

Learn more about Jiko reopening here!

Cape Town Lounge & Wine Bar

Cape Town Lounge & Wine Bar, which is located near the main dining room of Jiko, is also is also scheduled to reopen on February 17th. Here you can enjoy appetizers, African wines, cocktails, and even dishes from the full Jiko menu.

We’ll be watching out for more details about the menu for Cape Town Lounge and whether reservations may be required!

Learn more about the reopening Cape Town Lounge here!

Disney World Hotels

Disney’s Port Orleans — Riverside

Disney’s Port Orleans — Riverside Resort will see the return of horse-drawn carriages on February 4th! Fort Wilderness Resort brought them back in January, and now it’s Riverside’s turn.

A horse-drawn carriage at Riverside will take passengers on a 25-minute ride along the banks of the Sassagoula River for $55 per ride. Each carriage fits approximately 4 adults, or 2 adults and 3 small children. You can schedule your reservation now!

Read more about the return of horse drawn carriages here!

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Club Level rooms return to Polynesian Village Resort on February 3rd! In case you didn’t know, Club Level rooms include extra amenities, like access to a lounge in which you can enjoy a continental breakfast, try restaurant samples, and grab a glass of wine in the evening.

Club Level rooms have already returned to several other Disney World hotels, so now the Polynesian joins the list!

Here’s what you need to know about Club Level rooms. 

Art of Animation

If you’re staying at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort in February, you might want to know that The Little Mermaid pool, aka the Flippin’ Fins Pool, is expected to reopen in late February. This pool is located in The Little Mermaid area of the resort.

On the flip side, the Cozy Cone Pool, located in the Cars area of the resort, will close for refurbishment once the Flippin’ Fins Pool reopens, reopening sometime in mid-April 2022.

But don’t worry! You’ll still be able to swim in the Big Blue Pool and Flippin’ Fins Pool at Art of Animation, as long as the weather cooperates!

Learn more about the Art of Animation pool closures here!

Ride Refurbishments

Splash Mountain

Splash Mountain has been closed for refurbishment in Magic Kingdom since January 10th, 2022, and it looks like it may reopen on February 11th.

We’ve been keeping an eye on the progress of the refurbishment, which was due to “regular maintenance,” and not the Princess and the Frog related re-theme.

Read more about the Splash Mountain refurbishment here!

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will be closing in Magic Kingdom for a very brief, 4-day refurbishment period, from February 14th through the 18th. This is important to keep in mind if you have park passes to Magic Kingdom on those dates!

We recommend checking on Disney World’s refurbishment calendar to avoid missing out on your favorite ride during your next visit!

Here’s what you need to know about the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad refurbishment!

Various Changes

Sunshine Flyer Service

Disney’s Magical Express, the complimentary service that transported Disney World hotel guests from the Orlando International Airport to their resort, was discontinued on January 1st, and guests must now find alternate means of transportation to and from the airport. One such option is Mears Connect, and another service debuted on February 1st.

The Sunshine Flyer buses resemble train engines and passenger cars, and they will offer round-trip transportation for guests traveling to a Disney World hotel.

Check out a comparison of Mears Connect and The Sunshine Flyer here!

Disney World Tours

Not one, not two, but FIVE special Disney World tours are scheduled to return on February 6th, and you can schedule your reservations now! These tours include Disney’s Keys to the Kingdom, which takes guests through the history of Magic Kingdom, and you might even learn some secrets.

Other tour options include Caring for Giants, the Wild Africa Trek, Up Close With Rhinos, and Savor the Savanna.

Read about all 5 tours coming back to Disney World here!

Indiana Jones Showtimes

Indiana Jones EPIC Stunt Spectacular just reopened in Disney’s Hollywood Studios on December 19th, 2021, and it looks like showtimes are changing on February 18th,

As of February 18th, one showtime will be added, one removed, and one time slot changed, with the new schedule showing performances at 10:45AM, 12PM, 1:15PM, 3:15PM, and 6:30PM.

Check out the changing schedule for Indiana Jones here!

And that’s all the new stuff coming to Disney World in February! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World news and updates!

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