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Another week has passed and (as usual) more news has been shared about Disney World and Disneyland’s resorts, attractions, and more!
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This week we’ve got some important holiday updates (yes, holiday news in October!), news about 1-night stays at Disney World hotels, and much more. Let’s dive into the top Disney news stories you might have missed from this past week.
It may still be spooky season, but Disney World is already gearing up for the holidays!
Living with the Land Holiday Decor
There’s going to be a LOT of holiday stuff going on this year with select entertainment and holiday events returning. EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays will bring us a lot of fun and delicious foods, the Candlelight Processional will return with celebrity narrators, and there’s a brand new holiday after party happening at Magic Kingdom! But, that’s not all.
It may only be October, but Disney is READY to celebrate the holiday season!
Holiday Puppets
We’ve spotted holiday merchandise online, a holiday Starbucks mug, and holiday decorations. Now, Disney has shared more details about what to expect during the holiday season in one particular park.
It’s almost time to start thinking about the holidays, although Disneyland sort of gets a head start with the Haunted Mansion Holiday attraction (which covers TWO holidays in one!).
The holidays at Disneyland
And this year, Disneyland announced a special after hours event called Merriest Nights, which will take place on five select nights throughout the holiday season. Guests who purchase a separate ticket for the event get a limited capacity after-hours session at Disneyland with its own special entertainment, food, and activities.
Sure, it’s still technically Halloween season at Disney World, and we’re still enjoying all the Halloween decor, merchandise, snacks, and more at the parks.
Disney’s Riviera Resort
But…we’re also looking forward to the holidays at Disney World, and thanks to a new souvenir we just found, we’re ready to start decorating our Christmas tree!
We forget this sometimes after neverending planning, budgeting, and preparing but going to Disney World is meant to be a VACATION. It is a destination meant to leave us relaxed, invigorated, and an escape from the pressure of the everyday. But, as we know, it can also be a little stressful at times!
Goofy gets it
Sure, there are things that happen that are out of our control (like bad weather or ride closures), there are things we can plan for, like days when we know the parks might be crowded, during a season with notoriously bad weather, or days when park pass reservations are full. But here’s the thing: there’s a reason that these days are stressful.
The Magic Key program is the new Annual Pass that recently launched at Disneyland!
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Just like the old Annual Pass, this one comes with perks like exclusive merch and a special lounge. Recently, Disney announced that there will be special perks for Magic Keyholders at Disneyland’s Merriest Nites event!
Even though we’ve still got Halloween and the 50th Anniversary ahead of us, we’re already thinking about the holiday season at Disney World!
Christmas Tree in EPCOT
This year, the two months of excitement will be highlighted by the Disney Very Merriest After Hours event and the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, plus decorations all around the resorts, special snacks, and offerings at Disney Springs. And today we found out that one of our favorite entertainment options will be returning!
Although we’re knee-deep in the Halloween season at Disney World AND Disneyland, we can’t help but start thinking about the holidays.
The holidays will be here sooner than you think!
We’re not the only ones because when we went to check shopDisney recently, we noticed that there were brand new holiday items available to buy online now! Cue the Christmas carols!
It’ll be quite the busy holiday season in Walt Disney World this year!
Who’s ready to celebrate?!
With the Disney Very Merriest After Hours event, the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, and everything happening around the resorts, parks, and Disney Springs, there’s so much to see and do! Not to mention, we’re also getting to enjoy the festivities of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary. And now, to add onto the fun, a fan-favorite holiday celebration will be returning!
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