4. Space 220 finally sets opening date 

It has been a long road for Space 220, the high-concept space-themed restaurant at Epcot's Mission: Space pavilion, which was originally supposed to open in 2019, but due to several setbacks, including the COVID-19 Pandemic, this unique location was unable to open. However, Patina, the company behind this restaurant, and the owner of several other restaurants at the theme park reports that Space 220 is now set to open this fall. You can learn more about this unique concept restaurant here. 

5.  Disney Springs hotels to offer discounted rate this summer 

The Disney Springs collection of hotels are offering discounted rates on stays between July 19 – September 30, 2021. Reservations are open now and must be made by July 31 to take advantage of the discounted rates. Participating hotels and starting rates:

• Holiday Inn Orlando – Disney Springs Area – from $79 per night;
• Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista – from $85 per night; 
• DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando – from $102 per night;
• B Resort & Spa – from $124 per night;
• Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista – from $134 per night;
• Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace –  from $170 per night.

6. Big Thunder Mountain reopens after short refurbishment

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopened this week after a brief closure from June 7 through to June 12 after a simple tune up for this fan favorite attraction. 

7. VelociCoaster now open