Hiya Mhairi!
Welcome to planDisney! Oh boy! I'm excited to hEAR you'll be visiting the Walt Disney World Resort in the new year! May is such a wonderful time to plan your holiday, especially since the weather is typically great this time of year.
With
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique reopening at the Magic Kingdom Park, many Guests are hoping for a return to the other locations as well. At this time, there has been no announcement as to when this will happen. With the return of Fantasmic! to Disney's Hollywood Studios on November 3rd and
Akershus Royal Banquet Hall to EPCOT on the 4th, there are still dining locations and experiences continually announcing reopening dates. I believe it will be a matter of time before we hEAR about opening dates for the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique locations at Disney Springs and the Grand Floridian Resort. Plus, since your visit is not until the middle of next year, there is still plenty of time for this to become a reality.
I'm eagerly awaiting the opening of the additional locations as well. While the Magic Kingdom is an iconic place to transform into a princess for the day, it doesn't always bode well for a park day. Your little one might just want to relax around the resort or attend a fancy dinner dressed up as their favorite princess. This is much easier to do when you are outside of the parks and are able to take the day at a slower pace.
If the
Magic Kingdom is still the only option during your stay, I highly recommend coupling this experience with a dinner at Cinderella's Royal Table. Dining inside Cinderella Castle after being transformed into a princess is something your little one will soon not forget. I also suggest finding some
Disney PhotoPass photographers to capture this special day. They'll be able to take some magical shots!
Mhairi, I hope you have an amazing time during your visit! Make sure to follow along with the
Disney Parks Blog for any news and announcements regarding reopening dates!
Happy planning!
Greg