In Mousesteps Weekly #389, we talk about the following topics:

We start with news about Joe Rohde and then the Walt Disney World 50th anniversary that will kick off on October 1st, 2021. The latter will include Mickey and Minnie in new costumes and "Beacons of Magic" park icon projections.

Next, we head to Epcot for a final look at Taste of Epcot International Festival of the Arts. We enjoyed the event again this year! While checking some of that out, we also take a look at the preparations for Taste of Epcot Flower & Garden Festival. Quite a few topiaries have already gone up. And we ride on the Gran Fiesta Tour and talk about the ride and show where the audio-animatronics have been replaced for the time being with cutouts.

We take a look at the Ratatouille expansion from the Disney Skyliner while heading to Disney's Art of Animation Resort. The Big Blue Pool is being refurbished through sometime in April and the character pages are being refurbished as well in front of the resort.

Denise went to Disney's Riviera Resort for breakfast - Lemon-Blueberry Pancakes at Primo Piatto before heading to Epcot for a little more of the festivals.

Denise also went to Disney's Animal Kingdom park to see the "Raya and the Last Dragon" sand sculpture.

Recorded 02/22/21 Featuring Commentary from Denise Preskitt and Jeff Lange.

Show Notes / Links

MEI Travel - Mouse Fan Travel: Exclusive Official Travel Sponsor - http://www.mousefantravel.com/?apid=m...

ARTICLE: “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” 50th Anniversary Event Kicks off October 1st, 2021 at Walt Disney World - https://www.mousesteps.com/2021/02/19...

VIDEO: Walt Disney World Preview of 50th Anniversary Cinderella Castle "Royal Makeover" at Magic Kingdom -    • Walt Disney World Preview of 50th Ann...  

ARTICLE: Mickey and Minnie to Receive New Looks for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration - https://www.mousesteps.com/2021/02/19...

VIDEO: Mickey & Minnie Mouse Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary New Costumes Revealed - EARidescent -    • Mickey & Minnie Mouse Walt Disney Wor...  

ARTICLE: Spaceship Earth to Receive Permanent New Lighting as Part of “Beacons of Magic” for Walt Disney World’s 50th - https://www.mousesteps.com/2021/02/19...

VIDEO: Walt Disney World Shares Look at "Beacons of Magic" at 4 Parks for October 1, 2021 50th Anniversary -    • Walt Disney World Shares Look at "Bea...  

ARTICLE: Topiaries Springing up Ahead of Taste of Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival 2021 - https://www.mousesteps.com/2021/02/18...

VIDEO: Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, Pooh & Friends UK Topiaries for Taste of Epcot Flower & Garden Festival 2021 -    • Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, Pooh & Friend...  

ARTICLE: Big Blue Pool, Front Entrance Refurbishment Updates at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort (February 16th, 2021) - https://www.mousesteps.com/2021/02/17...

ARTICLE: “Raya and the Last Dragon” Sand Sculpture Complete at Disney’s Animal Kingdom (Photos, Video) - https://www.mousesteps.com/2021/02/21...

VIDEO: Disney's "Raya and The Last Dragon" Sand Sculpture at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park w/Tuk Tuk, Sisu -    • Disney's "Raya and The Last Dragon" S...  

ARTICLE: Woody, Bo Peep & Sheep Topiaries in Place for Taste of Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival - https://www.mousesteps.com/2021/02/22...

PLAYLIST: Taste of Epcot International Festival of the Arts 2021 -    • Taste of Epcot International Festival...  

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