The 11 BIG Updates From Walt Disney World (and Beyond) This Week (May 16-22, 2022)

Sunday, May 22, 2022 - 05:39

5. Lightyear film sneak peek now playing at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Just steps away from Toy Story Land, Walt Disney Presents at Disney's Hollywood Studios is playing host to a new film preview of Lightyear, the new Toy Story spin-off from Pixar opening this summer. You can check out a trailer for the film above.

6. Partial lineup revealed for Eat to the Beat concert series, returning this summer

The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is kicking off in just a few weeks on July 14 and Disney has announced some big names will be returning to the park as part of the Eat to the Beat Concert Series including Hanson, Boys II Men, and Tiffany. Hoobastank and Stokley are among the new artists that will make their debut this year as part of the concert series.

The concerts will take place on the America Gardens Theatre Stage which is located in front of the American Adventure pavilion starting at 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM and 8:00 PM. You can check out the full lineup here.

7. Remy's Ratatouille Adventure coming to $15 Genie+ service

After being a part of the individual Lightning Lane lineup for several months, it looks like Remy's Ratatouille Adventure at EPCOT will be shifting to the more-inclusive $15 per guest, per day Genie+ service at the end of the month. This change is likely due to the aforementioned addition of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind to the individual Lightning Lane selections.

8. Early Theme Park entry program to continue through the end of next year

It looks like Disney's replacement for the former Extra Magic Hours program has been quite the success as Disney confirmed this week that the Early Theme Park entry perk for its resort hotel guests will continue through at least the end of 2023. This benefit allows all on-site hotel guests an extra 30 minutes of additional time inside each park every morning so they can get a head start on their day. No announcements have been made about the evening extended hours just yet, but as of right now, this program is still available for select hotel guests.

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