Happy Independence Day, America! Walt Disney World Resort has shared some of its 2024 Winter Holiday plans, including the return of Disney Jollywood Nights and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party (tickets for both on sale to the public on July 10; certain hotel guests can buy now). Disney also shared details of the next version of the Lightning Lane Pass product that launches on July 24, to allow guests to plan somewhat in advance and skip some lines, and we go through all the complicated details. The new Cabins of Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort celebrated their grand Disney Vacation Club opening on July 1, and we were invited to be there. A whole bunch more This & That & Reminders including some of the latest Disney Cruise Line details about both upcoming ships Disney Treasure and Disney Adventure.
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Walt Disney World Resort Update for June 19, 2024
Recapping last week’s “This is Magic” invited press event–from Josh D’Amaro again saying that details of Florida expansion plans will be announced in August, to the upcoming opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and Country Bears Musical Jamboree; to the opening of Communicore Hall and Plaza and the “conclusion” of the EPCOT “historic” transformation; the closing of TestTrack 2.0; the conversion of the “Shootin’ Gallery” into a DVC members lounge; and the upcoming celebration of the Fourth of July, this is a long Update. Thoughtful discussion welcome. Constructive comments welcome. Social media garbage posts will be treated appropriately at my discretion.
Walt Disney World Resort Update for June 4, 2024
Notwithstanding the splashy headlines this past week about Disney’s agreement to invest $17 billion in Walt Disney World Resort over the next 10 to 20 years, there are still no new details about what the Resort’s expansion plans are. In the meantime, Disney Parks previewed Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, and we got our first look at the new Mickey & Friends meet and greet. This & That & Reminders and more!
Walt Disney World Resort Update for May 29, 2024
Disney Dreams That Soar, the new 800 drone show, debuted to huge crowds at Disney Springs; Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin will celebrate its 15th Food & Wine Classic this Fall; This & That & Reminders and more…
Walt Disney World Resort Update for May 24, 2024
Disney Dreams That Soar, the new drone show at Disney Springs debuts tonight, May 24, 2024; Tiana’s Bayou Adventure officially opens June 28, 2024 at Magic Kingdom; Updated discounts for V.I.Passholder Days among the This & That & Reminders… this week; New Limited Time Walt Disney World Ticket Discounts available from our Travel Partner Get Away Today, and more!