WATCH PARKSCENTER — Disney Parks Construction Updates, Festival Previews and Passholder Perks

Rob Whiteside

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WATCH PARKSCENTER — Disney Parks Construction Updates, Festival Previews and Passholder Perks

Join us live tonight, Sunday, January 12, at 9:00 p.m. ET, or watch ParksCenter anytime on WDWNT.TV.

We update you on all of the big things happening in the Disney Parks each week! We cover the top stories in Disney Parks news and discuss the topics that are top of mind for the Disney community—all in 60 minutes! Join us live and chat along at 9 p.m. ET.

“The moose outside should have told you!”

It’s the beginning of a new year at Disney Parks, and so many construction walls are already going up. From Big Thunder Mountain to Kali River Rapids to the Gran Fiesta Tour and more. Meanwhile, EPCOT is between festivals, Test Track is still being refurbished for our future enjoyment, and other attractions and amenities are still shuttered. Is this a good time to hit the parks? Is there really still a “downtime” at Disney World? We’ll have the latest round-up of closings and refurbishments.

The good news is, that our favorite festival opens this week – EPCOT International Festival of the Arts! Starting Friday, January 17, there will be artists, Broadway music, special foods, and new merch for the 2025 fest. We’ve looked at the menus and other offerings for this year and will share what we’re most excited about this time.

Over at Universal, they’re gearing up for Mardi Gras! Starting in February, the Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval will be in full swing. We’ve got the concert lineup, a look at the food menus and more!

Over at Disneyland, the Haunted Mansion is about to reappear with its original version after a long hiatus. Along with changes to the Bride, and perhaps other changes, we also already have a timeline for the return of Haunted Mansion Holiday for 2025, and when we can expect to see the Bride sipper finally arrive at the park.

We’ll also discuss the Lunar New Year festivities at Disney’s California Adventure, the new “cosplay hoodies” that are popping up, a whole slew of new plastics and the latest AP perks at the parks.

Join us for all of this and MUCH MUCH more tonight on ParksCenter!

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