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Will Disney World Get Rid of Park Passes in 2023?

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Ahh the Disney Park Pass reservation system…many fans love to hate it!

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

The system was first introduced to help manage attendance in 2020 when Disney World reopened during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, guests are required to “reserve” the park that they want to visit in advance, and if that park is already filled up for the day? Well, you might be out of luck. But is there a chance that Disney World could nix the controversial system in 2023? We’re looking at the evidence.

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The Random DATE That Has Already SOLD OUT for 2023 in Disney World

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Update: Park Pass availability continues to change. We’ve placed some updates in this post but continue to check for updates on Disney World’s Park Pass availability calendars.

If you’re hoping to go to Disney World in January of 2023, there’s one date that you’ll have to cross off from your plans.

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All Disney World guests are still required to obtain a valid Park ticket and Park Pass for the park they wish to visit in order to enter. When all Park Passes for a particular day sell out, that’s IT — no more visiting Disney World on that day (unless availability changes). Well, if you’re heading to Disney World right now or really soon and you haven’t bought those tickets yet (or forgot to grab your Park Pass), there’s a big update you need to know about.

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Ticket and Park Pass Changes, Annual Pass Price Increases, and More MASSIVE Disney News

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Are you ready? No…are you REALLY ready? Maybe pull up a chair and a coffee, because we’ve got some BIG Disney news to share.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

From ticket price changes and Park Pass updates to Festival of the Holidays menus for EPCOT, these are 5 of the most critical Disney updates you need to know right now.

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HURRY! Thanksgiving Park Pass Reservations Are OPEN for All Disney World Guests

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Can you believe we’re less than 10 days away from Thanksgiving?

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It seems like just yesterday we were braving the summer crowds in Disney World or snacking on Halloween treats. But now, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party has kicked off and Thanksgiving treats are everywhere. If you want to visit Disney World on Thanksgiving, listen up!

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NEWS: Park Pass Reservation System CHANGES Announced for Disney World

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Part of the Park Pass reservation system is about to CHANGE, and it’s going to make your life a whole lot easier.

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Disney World’s Park Pass reservation system was introduced following the pandemic-related closures, and Disney executives have sung its praises ever since (a.k.a. it doesn’t seem like this system will be going away any time soon). We’ve seen some changes made to the system, and soon some more changes will be on the way.

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Dining Reservations for Christmas Eve Are NOW OPEN in Disney World!

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It’s HAPPENING! 

Christmas in Magic Kingdom!

This is not a drill — we all know too well how fast dining reservations can go. Festivals, events, and holidays can bring large crowds to Disney World, which means dining reservations during those times tend to sell out fast. And reservations for one very popular holiday have finally opened, so you’ll need to grab your own ASAP!

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Fantasmic! Reopening Date, Character Dining News, and More HUGE Disney Updates

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Are YOU ready for all the big changes being made in Disney World?

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If you haven’t kept up with all the latest news, you might not know some critical information about upcoming reopening dates, the latest snacks, or what’s going on with the Park Pass reservation system. So what are you waiting for? Join us now as we take a look at ALL of the biggest Disney news from the past week so you can stay up-to-date and be prepared for any and all future trips to the parks!

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Annual Passholder Lawsuit Filed Against Disney Over Park Pass Reservations

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Late in 2021, Disney got hit with a lawsuit from Magic Key Pass holders (Disneyland’s updated version of Annual Passes) over the Park Pass reservation system and its interaction with Magic Key.

Annual Passholder Card

That lawsuit alleged that Disney deceived its fanbase by “artificially limiting theme park capacity and blocking passholders with ‘no blockout’ annual passes from making reservations.” Earlier in 2022, we shared an update on the case and the claims that had been allowed to go forward, along with a look at how the lawsuit likely impacted the Magic Key passes made available for renewal. And now it looks like Disney might be feeling a little bit of deja vu.

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Disney’s Hollywood Studios Is SELLING OUT for the Return of Fantasmic!

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Fantasmic! is coming back to Disney World soon and we could not be more excited!

Fantasmic! billboard

While the show returned to Disneyland Resort back in May, it was just announced that the show would finally be returning to Disney World on November 3rd. If you’re hoping to catch the first show back, you better grab those Hollywood Studios park passes now because they are running out!

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Disney World Park Passes Are Already Selling Out This November

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We don’t know if you’ve heard but Disney World has been getting busier lately!

Lots of people in Magic Kingdom right now

As we head into the holiday season, crowds tend to increase, and Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmastime can be popular times to visit Disney World. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party begins on November 8th in Magic Kingdom, EPCOT’s Festival of Holidays starts on November 25th, and that’s not even addressing all the beautiful decorations and merchandise that come out! If you’re planning to visit Disney World this November, you need to RUN and get your Park Reservations now — and here’s why.

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