During the last yr, we have been publishing common updates about initiatives that been delayed and/or cancelled as a result of COVID-19 pandemic, which has resulted within the cancellation of the Disney reflections resort, the Spaceship Earth refurbishment, and extra. Nonetheless, now that 2021 is right here, we’re not anticipating any new delays or cancellations, so we’ll be monitoring the standing of all in improvement initiatives right here, with the return of our common new rides, exhibits, and eating places function!
With all that stated, it seems to be like 2021 will see some thrilling openings on the Walt Disney World resort, together with a handful of long-anticipated initiatives at EPCOT lastly coming to fruition hopefully within the subsequent few months!
1. House 220 (Epcot)
Picture: Disney
Standing: Confirmed
Opening in: T(BA) 2021
Although House 220 may look like a wierd title for a restaurant at Walt Disney World, the quantity truly refers back to the variety of miles above Earth diners must “journey” to get to this new eating location, which will likely be opening in only a few weeks on the Mission: House pavilion.
Visitors who enter this new restaurant will be capable of board a particular elevator outfitted with home windows that allow company take within the views of the earth under them as they blast off into house and journey from Earth to this out-of-this-world eating location.
Then as soon as company step into the eating room, they’ll be capable of see superb views of house with intergalactic surroundings within the background, together with an area station and a pleasant astronaut floating close by. Diners will likely be waited on by a world crew, after which, as soon as their meal has concluded, will journey the elevator as soon as once more to return to Earth from their house eating expertise.
This formidable new eating idea was initially slated to open in early 2020, however a difficulty with damaged glass delayed its opening to Spring 2020. And sadly when Walt Disney World closed down final March, this challenge missed its pushed again opening date.
And although there have not been any updates about potential opening dates for this restaurant, Disney has shared the development photograph above, indicating that work nonetheless appears to be happening inside this challenge.
2. Cirque du Soleil: Drawn to Life (Disney Springs)
Standing: Confirmed
Opening in: T(BA) 2021
Cirque du Soleil’s La Nouba at Disney Springs closed ceaselessly on the finish of 2017, however simply earlier than it did, Disney confirmed {that a} new Cirque du Soleil manufacturing was being developed for this theater. However this time, this all-new present may have a uniquely Disney aptitude, and be in contrast to the rest both Disney or Cirque du Soleil have produced prior to now. Primarily based round a few of Disney’s most iconic movies, this new present will “draw its inspiration from Disney’s heritage of animation,” and can “celebrate Disney’s legacy of storytelling in Cirque du Soleil’s signature way, with a tribute to the one-of a kind craftsmanship that makes Disney so extraordinary.”
Based on Disney, this new present will heart on the story of a younger lady and her father, who’s a Disney animator. In an effort to attach along with his baby, the daddy sends his daughter on a magical journey of self-discovery on the planet of Disney animation.
Although this present was initially scheduled to start performances at Disney Springs on February 10, 2021 the official web site for this upcoming leisure choice at present shows a “quickly unavailable” message, so this has seemingly been pushed again.
3 . Harmonious (Epcot)
Standing: Confirmed
Opening in: T(BA) 2021
Late final yr it was confirmed for the primary time that Harmonious would be making its debut at Epcot someday in spring 2020, with work progressing rapidly round EPCOT’s World Showcase Lagoon on infrastructure for this present. In fact, this nighttime present has been delayed considerably, seemingly till someday subsequent yr.
Although we nonetheless do not have a gap goal for EPCOT’s new Harmonious nighttime spectacular, barges for this present will likely be out in World Showcase Lagoon at EPCOT through the daytime, as fountains to supply a particular visible function for company. The primary two of those barges has already been put in,
4. Remy’s Ratatouille Journey (Epcot)
Standing: Confirmed
Opening in: T(BA) 2021
Although Remy’s Ratatouille Journey was initially scheduled to open in an expanded France pavilion in Summer time 2020 it seems to be like now this new attraction will open someday this yr, with a date but to be confirmed. Work on this attraction is all however full, and Disney has been sharing inside seems to be from this new journey by way of its official TikTok channel.
Disney has additionally opened up a few of the expanded France pavilion across the journey space, and have hung a banner that claims “Coming 2021” over the place the doorway to the journey finally will likely be.
5. Crêperie hybrid restaurant (Epcot)
Picture: Disney
Standing: Confirmed
Opening in: T(BA)2021
Essentially the most recently-announced addition to the France pavilion is a model new unnamed hybrid fast/desk service restaurant that can function the delicacies of movie star chef Jérôme Bocuse, the mastermind behind the pavilion’s Cooks de France brasserie and its celebration of gourmand delicacies, Monsieur Paul. This new location will function a menu impressed by the Brittany area of France, and may have savory crepes known as galettes and candy crepes. And although the France pavilion already has loads of locations to eat (this would be the fifth eating location on this pavilion), this new hybrid restaurant must be a pleasant addition to the lineup with a easy menu with acquainted choices.
6. Roundup Rodeo BBQ
Picture: Disney
Standing: Confirmed
Opening in: T(BA) 2021
Probably the most puzzling facets of Toy Story Land that many company famous when this land opened (aside from its lack of shade) was the absence of a restaurant past the Woody’s Lunch Field snack cease. Nonetheless, it seems to be like Disney will likely be remedying this subject quickly by introducing a brand-new table-service restaurant on this location. Nonetheless, in case you have been hoping that the fan-favorite in-film Pizza Planet restaurant could be coming to Toy Story Land, sadly, you would be mistaken.
As an alternative, this new restaurant will likely be themed to resemble a brand new “rodeo” play space assembled with cardboard packing containers lower and taped collectively, this new location will function a number of eating rooms and loads of acquainted toy characters which were introduced collectively to create a enjoyable, colourful mashup-atmosphere that solely a baby may create. This immersive restaurant will encompass company with a kaleidoscope of toys, video games, and playsets that can definitely please followers of the long-running Toy Story franchise. This new eating location will likely be constructed within the entrance of Toy Story Land, close to the enormous Woody Toy Story Land entrance signal.
Although this challenge was not formally delayed because of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Disney may be ready till theme park restaurant capability restrictions are rolled again earlier than opening it, someday hopefully this yr.
