4. New mask guidelines in place for Walt Disney World Cast Members

Walt Disney World has announced that it has relaxed its mask requirement for Cast Members effective this coming week and will no longer require masks to be worn for fully vaccinated employees in backstage areas. However, it looks like masks will still be required for Cast Members when in guest-facing indoor areas, regardless of vaccination status. 

As of right now face coverings are still required for all guests (ages 2 and up) in all indoor locations, regardless of vaccination status. This includes upon entering and throughout all indoor attractions and indoor queues and in Disney buses, monorail and Disney Skyliner, regardless of vaccination status. Face coverings are optional in outdoor areas.

5. Harmonious soundtrack now streaming online

Disney has released the soundtrack from Walt Disney World's new nighttime spectacular Harmonious, featuring the full 21 minutes of music from the show. You can stream the album right now on streaming services like Apple Music, Spotify and more. 

6. Jingle Cruise sets sail at Magic Kingdom

The holiday-themed Jingle Cruise overlay of the Jungle Cruise debuted this week in Adventureland, bringing guests on a holly jolly tour of the world's most exotic rivers from now through the end of the year.