Disney Parks Blog Weekly Recap – Early Look at 2020 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, Disney’s Riviera Resort Opens and More…

Along with a series of Disney Parks holiday stories this week, we also looked ahead to 2020 and shared new information about next year’s exciting Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival.  

2020 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival

The annual festival is revving up to be a show stopper, with a Garden Rocks Concert Series talent lineup like never before.  And as always, there will be a kaleidoscope of colorful blooms, topiaries and gardens designed to inspire wonder as well as fabulous food at the event’s 17 Outdoor Kitchens and other food-and-beverage stops.

The festival, including Garden Rocks concerts and all gardens and exhibits, is included in regular Epcot admission. Visit FreshEpcot.com or call (407) W-DISNEY for more information.

Check out Jenn’s earlier story for more details on the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. 

Disney's Riviera Resort Grand Opening Celebration

Also this week, we celebrated the grand opening of Disney’s Riviera Resort at the Walt Disney World Resort.  If you missed it, you can still see a  #DisneyParksLIVE stream replay of the dedication moment.

Here are some of the other stories we worked on this week.

  • Star Tours at Disney Parks Begins Service to New Destinations Inspired by Star Wars: The Rise of SkywalkerGuests at Disney Parks around the world will be boarding Starspeeders and heading to exciting destinations inspired by Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker!
  • First-Ever Disneyland Paris Princess Run Coming in May 2020 In tribute to all of our beloved Disney Princesses, guests can now sign up for the very first edition of the Disneyland Paris Princess Run next year from May 8-10! 
  • Ring in the New Year with the Disney Parks 2020 Collection As we prepare for a whole new decade, the annual merchandise collection is back with a bang at Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland and Shanghai Disney Resort as well as online at shopDisney.com!
  • Find Star Wars-Inspired Gifts at Disney Parks this Holiday Season – We’ve compiled the top gift ideas and experiences available at Disney Parks this holiday season!
  • Disney Springs Foodie News: December 2019This edition of Foodie News features an array of holiday offerings as well as an announcement regarding Wine Bar George.
  • New Villains Caravan and More Coming to Disney Villains After Hours at Magic Kingdom Park Next Year! We are counting down the days until Disney Villains After Hours returns to Magic Kingdom Park for 24 select nights starting February 7, 2020.
  • Disney Cruise Line Crew Members Spread Holiday Cheer in Local Port Communities This holiday season, Crew Members from all four ships and Castaway Cay – along with our favorite pals, Captain Mickey and Captain Minnie – delivered gifts to more than 1,500 children in hospitals, schools and children’s care facilities during outreach visits that celebrate the spirit of giving and gratitude.