Apr 17, 2025
Welcome to Easter Week at Walt Disney World!
Easter Week at Walt Disney World is full of surprises—from park-wide construction updates to exciting event news, new merchandise, and a nostalgic look at a fan-favorite Walt Disney World Happy Easter Parade. This live episode of This Week at Walt Disney World with Sam and Greg (April 16, 2025) captures it all.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I50D0yGNlvw
Destination D23 Sells Out in Record Time
If you blinked, you missed it. Tickets for Destination D23 sold out in less than 20 minutes! The buzz around this fan-favorite Disney fan event is real, and demand is higher than ever.
Construction Walls Everywhere!
Speaking of walls, they’re not just at the Grand Floridian. New construction walls have popped up across nearly every park: Hollywood Studios—Little Mermaid, Animal Kingdom Dino Land, Epcot Test Track, and Magic Kingdom Haunted Mansion.
Animal Kingdom Welcomes More Baby Animals
More little ones have arrived at Animal Kingdom just in time for spring! From baby zebras to fluffy flamingos, the park is full of new life—making Kilimanjaro Safaris even more magical.
Disney Adventure World: Lion King Land Update
At Walt Disney Studios Park in Paris, Disney Adventure World shared an update about its Lion King-themed expansion. The immersive area continues to take shape and promises to be a highlight of the resort’s transformation. Is it Splash Mountain?
Disney Destiny Cruise Ship News
The next Disney Cruise Line fleet ship, the Disney Destiny, continues to reveal more details. This week, news about themed spaces and onboard experiences tied to Disney heroes and villains was also announced.
The Easter Bunny Returns to Magic Kingdom
Spring isn’t complete without the Easter Bunny! Guests can spot Mr. and Mrs. Bunny greeting guests at Magic Kingdom, offering the perfect springtime photo op.
Looking Back at the Walt Disney World Happy Easter Parade
Sam and Greg take a moment to reflect on the legacy of the Walt Disney World Happy Easter Parade, a TV tradition that ran from 1985 to 1999. The parade was a unique mix of holiday celebration and Disney Parks promotion, with celebrity hosts, character cameos, and sneak peeks.
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