If you’ve visited Disney World recently, you’ve probably noticed that every day is VERY different.

Whether it’s crowds or weather or even announcements, things can change fast in Disney World! We’ve compiled a list of all the BIGGEST unexpected news of the week, so check it out!

2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival

The 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival got some big news this week! Disney announced the full list of menu items and there are a lot of NEW items this week!

We’re excited about the new AND returning menu items, so keep following along with DFB as we report on Disney World’s preparations for the festival!

Full list of NEW menu items coming to the 2022 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival!

The full Eat to the Beat concert lineup was also announced! This concert series is part of the Food & Wine Festival and you can catch it at the America Gardens Theatre on select evenings throughout the festival.

Musicians on the lineup include Hanson, Boyz II Men, 98º, and more! If you want a guaranteed spot at one of the concerts, you can reserve an Eat to the Beat Dining Package to make sure you don’t miss your favorite artist!

Check out the full Eat to the Beat concert lineup here!

Annual Passholder Disney Springs Events

A variety of limited time Annual Passholder perks are coming soon to Disney Springs, including special Orange Bird Chocolates from The Ganachery, exclusive merchandise at Marketplace Co-op, PhotoPass props at the PhotoPass Studio, and an exclusive drink at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar. 

A complimentary scavenger hunt will also be available! Visit Disney Springs between July 5th and August 5th to take advantage of these limited-time Annual Passholder perks.

Read more about the Annual Passholder Disney Springs events here!

Annual Passholders will also have the opportunity to pick up an Orange Bird Magnet in Disney Springs! The magnet will be available exclusively to Disney World Annual Passholders from July 5th through August 5th, from 10AM to 10PM at Disney’s Wonderful World of Memories.

Like the previous magnet release, a virtual queue will be utilized, so you won’t have to spend the day in line at Disney Springs. You must show your Annual Pass and a photo ID to be able to get a magnet!

Read more about the virtual queue process for the Orange Bird Magnet.

Fuzzy Tauntaun is GONE

Not long ago, we shared that there may be some issues with the Fuzzy Tauntaun drink from Oga’s Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge (in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and in Disneyland Park). It’s made with Cîroc Peach Vodka, Bols Peach Schnapps, Simply® Orange with Tangerine, Pure Cane Sugar, and “Buzz Button Tingling” Foam. 

One of the ingredients in this drink (the one that makes your mouth go numb!) was experiencing some supply chain issues, and we were told that it could impact the future of the drink. And this week, it happened. Several Cast Members told us that the drink was no longer available in Disney World and that they weren’t sure if it was coming back. Ever. So at this point, the Fuzzy Tauntaun is no more, but we’ll be watching closely for more updates.

Click here to find out more about the Fuzzy Tauntaun’s fate.

Flavors of Florida

The Flavors of Florida event was announced for Disney Springs! 44 different menu items will be available for a limited time at 30 different Disney Springs spots. 

This event is presented by Corksicle and all the limited-time eats and drinks are inspired by Florida. Stop by Disney Springs between July 5th to August 14th to give them a try!

Click here to see the full list of Flavors of Florida foods.

Changes to the Train Plans

Although there was a plan in place to have a high-speed train running from Orlando Airport to Disney World, things changed this week. Originally, the plans were to establish a route from the Orlando Airport to Disney Springs, but this was later changed to a less direct route.

This week a Disney spokesperson shared that the Walt Disney Company is no longer involved in this project. According to the spokesperson, the new route is not compatible with a Disney Springs station, and they will no longer move forward with Brightline.

Read more about this situation here.

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Reopening Date

The popular makeover salon for kids received a reopening date this week! Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique will reopen on August 25th, 2022. The salon has been closed since March 2020.

Kids ages 3 to 12 can be transformed into their favorite Disney characters with a variety of makeup, costumes, styling, and more, and the reopening will also introduce a new hair accessory meant for textured hair! Reservations will open in early August so stay tuned for an official date.

Learn more about the reopening date for Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique here.

Annual Pass Glitch

Three of the four Disney World Annual Passes have been unavailable for purchase for a while now, but an Annual Pass glitch this week caused many people to head to Disney World’s website to try and purchase a pass. 

For a brief time, the Incredi-Pass, the Sorcerer Pass, and the Pirate Pass became available for purchase. After a few minutes, however, they were no longer available, and they haven’t returned since. It’s likely that this was just a glitch, but we’re keeping an eye on Disney World’s website just in case. The Pixie Pass, available only to Florida residents, can still be purchased.

Click here to read more about the Annual Pass glitch.

Splash Mountain Re-Theme News

And finally, we got some exciting updates about the Princess and the Frog Splash Mountain re-theme! The name of the ride will be changed to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, and the ride is currently expected to open in late 2024.

Back in 2020, Disney announced that the ride would be getting a new theme, and they have since announced that the story of the ride will be set directly after the ending of Princess and the Frog. We’ll be watching closely for announcements about plans to close Splash Mountain for constructioN!

Read more about the Splash Mountain re-theming here!

And that’s all the unexpected news for the week! Did anything surprise you? Keep reading DFB for more Disney World news and updates!

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