Disney Parks Blog Recap

Beginning this weekend, we’re launching The Disney Parks recap – a look at some of our most popular posts of the week. First, if you missed Heather Hust Rivera’s exclusive interview and rapid-fire Q&A session with new Disneyland Resort President George Kalogridis, you should check it out now:

We also had several announcements, including the launch of a new simulated thrill ride at Epcot and a new endurance event from Darrell Fry and Disney Sports. Here’s the rundown.

New Interactive, Simulated Thrill Ride Opens In Epcot – The first-ever Innoventions ride at Epcot Theme Park, The Sum of all Thrills, presented by Raytheon, has officially opened to the public.

Disney Sports Announces New Wine & Dine Half-Marathon – Disney Sports released details about its latest endurance event.

‘Chef Remy’ Audio-Animatronics Figure Remains In Epcot “Bon Appetit from Chef Remy” at Les Chefs de France at Epcot will continue his appearances have been extended.

Soon Paradise Bay Will Begin Filling With Water For ‘World of Color’ Soon, water will be flowing back into Disney’s California Adventure Park lagoon as part of a carefully planned environmental effort.

Mickey’s Cousin Get a Helping Hand: Saving the Key Largo Woodrat Another kind of rodent is getting a lot of well-deserved attention at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park.

Cinderella’s Coach for Disney Weddings The pumpkin coach debuted more than 25 years ago at Magic Kingdom Park and is used for parades and photo opportunities at Disney parties.

Disney Wonder Receives Magical Makeover The Disney Wonder has a brand new venue called Outlook Café.