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Park Pass Reservations have been a heated topic in Disney World for quite some time.
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Implemented as a way to manage capacity in the parks following the pandemic closures of 2020, this system hasn’t been everyone’s cup of tea, to say the least. It has even inspired a lawsuit among Annual Passholders who were dismayed at the restrictions. But now, we have some breaking news about the future of this system that will make select guests’ trips to the parks a little easier.
Set your alarms, tickets for Disney World’s Halloween party go on sale soon.
Not-So-Spooky Spectacular
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party has been confirmed for 2023! On select nights this August through November, you’ll be able to hang out with your favorite characters (in new costumes!), get on popular rides with low wait times, and watch some spooky entertainment. Tickets for this extra event aren’t exactly cheap, but we have some info on how some people can save money.
The park pass reservation system is…controversial to say the least.
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Not only is the system itself kinda confusing if you’re not expecting it, but it changes a LOT. We last saw a change to the system in November, but now if you’re an Annual Passholder in Disney World, we’ve got some big news for you, because the system is changing AGAIN!
It’s finally happening — Disney World Annual Passes will be going on sale again SOON!
Annual Passholder Card
After the Disney World parks closed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Annual Pass sales were paused. Sales resumed in September of 2021 with a revamped version of the program with new pass options. Sales were not active for long, because by November 2021, they had been paused again for all but one version of the Annual Pass. Now, Annual Pass sales will resume SOON — but we have a word of WARNING if you’re trying to snag one!
There are very few places that do holidays bigger and better than Disney World!
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The parks go all-out for major festivities like Christmas, Halloween, and New Year’s Eve, and people flock from all over the world to check out the celebration. But they also celebrate smaller holidays in Disney World as well! And one BIG occasion is coming up soon for Star Wars fans.
HUGE NEWS has been announced for the Disney World Annual Pass!
Annual Pass
Following the closure of the Disney World parks in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Annual Pass sales were paused. Sales resumed in September of 2021 with a revamped version of the program with new pass options. Sales were not active for long, because by November 2021, they had been paused again for all but one version of the Annual Pass. Now, Annual Pass sales will resume SOON
TRON Lightcycle / Run will officially open in Magic Kingdom SOON on April 4th.
TRON Lightcycle / Run at night
The coaster is currently having a soft opening, which will run through April 2nd, so people who are at Disney World now can try to join the virtual queue or purchase an individual Lightning Lane to get on TRON early. Park Pass Reservations have been sold out for Magic Kingdom for a while now, but we just spotted an important UPDATE for Annual Passholders looking to ride TRON on its opening day. [Read more…]
Annual Passholders have lots of special perks they get in the Disney parks.
Annual Passholder magnet
Annual Passholders have an entirely separate park pass availability calendar they work off of, and they often get exclusive merchandise as well! It was announced last month that two new perks would begin this month, and that time has finally come.
There’s a LOT going on with the Walt Disney Company right now.
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Bob Iger has instituted some massive restructuring, there have been a variety of changes with the executive leadership, and more adjustments are surely on the way. Amidst all of that, Disney is in the middle of some big lawsuits — one of which involves Annual Passholders and the Park Pass system, and we’ve got some important updates about it.
Did you hear the HUGE news about TRON Lightcycle / Run?
Get ready to enter the Grid!
On Friday, March 17th, Disney told us that TRON will have a soft opening in Magic Kingdom! Some guests will be able to ride TRON: Lightcycle / Run EARLY from March 20th to April 2nd. This is two weeks sooner than guests would have been able to get on the ride, as the official opening date is April 4th. A limited number of slots for the virtual queues will be available, and Individual Lightning Lanes will be available to purchase as well. If you wanted to book a trip to take advantage of this soft opening, you might want to hurry, because park passes are selling out FAST.
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