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Lightning Lane Premier Pass has reached a MILESTONE!
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When Disney released the Lightning Lane Premier Pass in October, reactions were divided. While some welcomed the newest level of Lightning Lane as a welcome way to skip the lines at the theme parks, others bemoaned the high prices and yet another level of pre-planning. It seems that for now anyway, the debate has been settled by Walt Disney World guests voting with their wallets.
Happy first of November, or what we like to call, the first day of the holiday season in Disney World.
Happy Holidays!
Now, we’ve already seen some holiday decorations arrive in the parks. The first Jollywood Nights is coming up SOON in Hollywood Studios, followed by Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Magic Kingdom. Magic Kingdom has transformed overnight (and we’re always impressed when it goes from Halloween to Christmas in less than 24 hours). If you’re looking forward to the holiday season in Disney World, particularly New Year’s Eve, though, we’ve got a word of warning for you.
Reservations are FILLING up fast.
Jollywood Nights
Spending part of the holiday season at Disney World has become a major tradition for many visitors. Whether it’s attending a special event like the Magic Kingdom’s Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party or Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios, taking a trip ”around the world” at EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays, or simply soaking in the ambiance of the parks on a Holiday. However, if you have a Disney ticket type or Annual Pass that requires a reservation and you’re hoping to spend some time at the resort this season, you should probably make a reservation soon!
It’s too late to ring in 2025 at Magic Kingdom.
Fantasy in the Sky for New Year’s Eve
Holidays at Disney World can get pretty busy. From Easter to Thanksgiving to Christmas, many spend these days at the resort’s theme parks and hotels. One of the busiest holidays at the “Most Magical Place on Earth” is New Year’s Eve, with the parks staying open late and offering special entertainment offerings. However, it’s too late to get into Disney World’s busiest park this coming New Year’s.
Happy Halloween, everyone! It’s been Halloween in Disney World since August, and we’ve been enjoying all the spookiness in the parks.
Hitchhiking Ghosts at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Of course, we’re most excited about all the fall and Halloween snacks that get released this time of year, but we especially love this season in Magic Kingdom, which gets all decorated for the season. There’s also Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party to look forward to, but if you’ve been planning on going and put off getting tickets, we’ve got some bad news: EVERY single Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party date is now sold out for 2024.
When it comes to ranking the popularity of the Disney World parks, EPCOT doesn’t usually make the top of everyone’s list.
EPCOT
Sure, it’s popular right now thanks to the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival (and you can read ALL about that here, as well as read all our food booth reviews), but today, EPCOT is popular for an entirely different reason. So, what’s going on? Why is EPCOT the ONLY park that’s sold out today when it comes to park pass reservations? Well, we think we have a clue.
UPDATED September 25, 2024
It’s officially spooky season. It won’t be long before we’ll start seeing the Mickey pumpkin wreaths in Magic Kingdom, along with all the other Halloween decorations.
Minnie, Daisy, and Clarabelle as the Sanderson Sisters
The first Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is coming up soon, too, on August 13th. We’ve already confirmed everything you’ll be able to see and do at this year’s party, but if you’re planning on attending and haven’t yet booked your tickets, you might want to do so quickly. We’re already seeing some dates that are completely sold out.
It might not be spooky season just yet, but we’re already getting excited about Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom.
Halloween in Disney World
Where else can you see the Haunted Mansion ghosts outside the famous attraction or scary spectres in the Boo to You Halloween parade! Between the rare character appearances, special Halloween treats, and beloved nighttime parade, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a POPULAR event — so when will is sell out this year?
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is opening SOON at Magic Kingdom!
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Lots of previews have been announced for Disney World’s newest attraction recently — like for Disney World Annual Passholders, DVC Members, and Cast Members — and we can’t wait for our chance to take a ride or two before it officially opens. But, one group of previews is now totally sold out!
After years of waiting, Disney finally announced an opening date for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom!
Not only that, but we’ve officially got details on how the virtual queue and Genie+ will work, and just who will get to preview the new ride before it officially opens. Disney announced that Annual Passholders, Cast Members, DVC Members, and D23 Members would all have the opportunity to preview Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, and if you’re a passholder trying to snag a spot — we’ve got an update for you!
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