4. Candlelight Processional returning to EPCOT this holiday season

It has been confirmed that after a year away due to COVID-19 EPCOT will be bringing back its fan-favorite Candlelight Processional event from November 26 through December 30, as part of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. Additional details, including the schedule for celebrity narrators and information about Candlelight Processional Dining Packages will be released at a later date. 

5. New behind the scenes look at Cirque du Soleil: Drawn to Life released

A new preview was released this week for Cirque du Soleil: Drawn to Life featuring rehearsal footage showcasing the Disney-inspired story as well as some of the awesome acrobatics that guests will be able to see when this new show opens this fall on November 18, 2021. 

6.Creations Shop and new location for Club Cool now open

The brand new Creations Shop as well as the updated Club Cool opened this week on September 15, 2021 with guests now able to check out both of these new guest areas in the World Celebration area of EPCOT. As a result of this new shop's opening, the temporary MouseGears location has now closed permanently.