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We just got some important news about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Disneyland Park!
No more construction walls!
The new ride is opening at Disneyland Park on November 15th, 2024, and we just got confirmation on how guests will be able to experience this new attraction.
We’ve seen quite a few celebrities in the Disney parks this year!
Magic Kingdom
From those visiting to spend time with family to those promoting upcoming movies and shows to those filming for TV specials, there are plenty of reasons for your favorite famous people to hit the parks. And when they stop by, we often get a glimpse into how they like to do Disney!
The holiday season arrived in Disneyland last month with the snow on Sleeping Beauty Castle, but that’s just the beginning.
Sleeping Beauty Castle
We already know that the Disneyland Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure begins soon on November 15th — and yes, we already have the festival menus! We are also ready for all the Disneyland holiday snacks! However, some NEW things are coming to Disneyland for the holidays this year, too, and if you love Encanto and Coco, you’re going to want to head to the parks ASAP.
Although we love it when Disney announces all the new experiences and attractions they’ll be bringing to their parks, it can be a pretty big bummer when we hear about permanent closures.
Magic Kingdom
And starting in early January, permanent closures will be taking place over at Disney World. Here’s a look at some experiences that will be disappearing forever.
Picture this: the Thanksgiving holiday is here, your family has the day off, and you’re spending the day in Disney World. You’ve got a nice, hearty Thanksgiving meal lined up at Liberty Tree Tavern, and you plan to visit some of your favorite Magic Kingdom rides throughout the day. Sounds pretty nice, eh?
Barnstormer
Well, here’s the part we left out: Thanksgiving is notoriously one of the BUSIEST days in Disney World. The parks get pretty crowded, and Disney’s skip-the-line services tend to reach a record-high price. This year is no exception — Disney just revealed the prices for Lightning Lane Multi Pass, Lightning Lane Single Pass, and Lightning Lane Premier Pass. Spoiler alert: those Thanksgiving day skip-the-line passes are EXPENSIVE!
Before you know it, we’ll be ringing in a new year in Disney World! If you’re planning a trip to Disney World as 2024 comes to an end, you might want to check out this new Disney Resort event. Be warned, though — this Disney party is NOT cheap.
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Disney World is expensive. Whether you’re staying at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort with your family or visiting Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort with your partner, the trip adds up pretty quickly. With all the recent price increases — and a controversial new luxury Lightning Lane Premier Pass option — it seems like Disney has no plans to lower costs. And now, Disney just announced a New Year’s Eve event at Disney’s Contemporary Resort is back (for $800 per person). Be ready to SPLURGE if you’re interested.
We’ve celebrated Halloween; now we’re gearing up for Thanksgiving, then Christmas. And after that, we’ll be ringing in the New Year!
Fantasy Springs Arendelle castle in Tokyo Disney Sea
It might seem wild that we’re already talking about New Year’s, but in a little under two months, it will officially be 2025! There are lots of ways to celebrate this exciting event, but Tokyo Disney has lots of fun prepared for its guests.
It’s HAPPENING! Disney’s Hollywood Studios is officially ready for Christmas!
Gertie the Dinosaur at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios starts later this week, on November 9th, and we’re so excited that the park is finally looking like Christmas. We were recently seeing stars along Sunset Boulevard, but we were waiting patiently for the iconic giant tree to appear. Well, now it has!
UPDATE: As of November 12th, Disney has paused sales for Magic Key Passes.
Magic Keys are BACK on sale… but ACT FAST!
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Over the past several years, Disney has only sold new Magic Keys sporadically, with the offerings often selling out quickly. Magic Keys are Disneyland Resort’s current equivalent of an annual pass program, which provides “reservation-based admission to one or both Disneyland Resort theme parks.” Now, just as Disney is introducing the new Lightning Lane Premier Pass at the “Happiest Place on Earth,” they’ve also put Magic Keys BACK on sale!
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is coming up soon!
It’s that time of year!
This specially ticketed event is TONS of fun! There are exclusive treats and entertainment, free hot cocoa and cookies, fun meet-and-greets, and lots of attractions to enjoy. Disney has shared a list of all the rides that will be open during the holiday and party, and we were excited to see Magic Kingdom’s brand new ride on the list!
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