The 8 BIG Updates From Walt Disney World (and Beyond) This Week (February 8-14, 2021)

Sunday, February 14, 2021 - 00:52

4. EPCOT Leave a Legacy returns with new look

Though Epcot's original Leave a Legacy structures were removed over a year ago as part of the park's main entrance redesign, Disney has brought this feature back outside the park's main gates, with a new look that will join together form a beautiful mural celebrating this iconic program from Epcot's past.

5.Mandatory masks and social distancing to last through the end of 2021 at Disney Parks

We may only be two months into the year but Disney CEO Bob Chapek confirmed this week that masks and social distancing policies will still be in effect at Disney parks at least through the end of the year. However, as vaccine rates go up, Chapek has said that capacity increases could come in the near future.

6. Hitchhiking Ghosts appear in new car commercial

Chevrolet has partnered with Walt Disney World to promote the all-electric Chevrolet Bolt EUV and have released a fun commercial featuring some familiar ghosts from the Haunted Mansion. You can check it out above.

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