Disney News June 2021 Brings Summer Surprises
Summer officially kicked off with exciting announcements across Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Disney News June 2021 is packed with reopenings, event reveals, and galactic updates. From the return of popular dining to the opening of Avengers Campus, there’s something for every Disney fan this month.
Character Dining Returns Across Walt Disney World
Disney News June 2021 wouldn’t be complete without mentioning the return of some classic dining experiences. Chef Mickey’s brought back its all-you-care-to-enjoy dinner with the Fab Five. Over at Disney’s Beach Club Resort, Cape May Café reopened, and Tusker House Restaurant began retaking reservations.
Festival of the Lion King Resumes Performances
At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Festival of the Lion King returned with modified performances under the name Celebration of the Festival of the Lion King. The show includes physically distanced staging, but all the energy and spectacle fans remember remain intact. A baby zebra, born May 17, also debuted on Kilimanjaro Safaris—just one of many animal kingdom updates in Disney News June 2021.
Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Hits the Map
Perhaps the most anticipated update in Disney News June 2021, the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser was added to Walt Disney World park maps and the My Disney Experience app. The immersive two-day experience blends storytelling, live action, and high-tech magic. Disney also gave fans a look at the new retractable lightsaber, which wowed fans during the announcement.
Disneyland Welcomes Guests Nationwide
On the West Coast, Disneyland expanded access to out-of-state guests. Even more exciting, the Disneyland Hotel set a reopening date of July 2. The biggest headline in Disney News June 2021 for Disneyland? The opening of Avengers Campus on June 4, featuring new character encounters, themed food at Pym Test Kitchen, and attractions like WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure.
Jungle Cruise Updates & Boo Bash Teasers
The Jungle Cruise renovation made headlines in both parks. Disneyland’s new version was set to debut on July 16, while Walt Disney World’s version promised similar enhancements later in the summer.
Walt Disney Imagineering also celebrated #HalfwaytoHalloween. The Muppets’ Uncle Deadly introduced a virtual tour of Disney’s haunted attractions, including Haunted Mansion, Phantom Manor, and Mystic Manor. This spooky preview led to the official announcement of Disney After Hours Boo Bash, coming to Magic Kingdom from August 10–October 31.
What do you get when you combine a Guided Tour of Epcot’s World Showcase and a Segway? One of the best tours ever, then it out!
