3. Take full advantage of Disney Springs
Disney Springs hosted a number of limited-time events in 2016, including the Art in August festival, which is essentially a free art show featuring a variety of Disney artists, jewelry-makers and lots of collectibles, and the Beat the Heat DJ Party which featured a live DJ and plenty of fun, nightly entertainment. However, considering these events didn't last that long (and its unclear if they will return) Disney should at least consder making permanent seasonal events a regular fixture of this shopping district.
Many fans have suggested that now that The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights has wrapped up its run at Disney's Hollywood Studios last year, the lights could be moved to Disney Springs to make the area even more magical at the holidays.
4. Showcase amenities
Recently, Walt Disney World and Disneyland gave all park guests the opportunity to get free pictures taken by its photographers during the first-ever PhotoPass Day. There were also special appearances by characters such as Pinocchio, Mulan, Dopey and the Queen of Hearts. This was a great way to let people try the service and have fun at the same time, and hopefully the parks will have another PhotoPass Day soon!
5. Make the unofficial official
Disney could look at some of the successful unofficial days held in its parks and combine them with the company’s own wealth of resources to create some unforgettable events. For example, since many visualizations of steampunk were inspired by the Disney movie 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Disney could invite fans to dress up in 19th-century-inspired outfits, discuss the former submarine voyage ride at Walt Disney World and maybe even take in the movie itself. And Tiki Day, the event that's held by fans of the Enchanted Tiki Room at Disneyland, could expand to become an official Disneyland and Walt Disney World event and feature talks about the attraction by Disney legends and artist signings, much like the 50th anniversary event that Disney held a few years ago. And how fun would it be to see Mickey, Minnie and the rest of the fab five in their finest attire for a Dapper Day-inspired event? Disney could also benefit from offering official, limited-edition merchandise to fans for these special days.
Do you know of any other events that you’d like to see at Walt Disney World or Disneyland? Make sure to leave your ideas in the comments below!
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