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  • Annual Passes Return to Disney World

    Theeeerrrrrreeee Baaaack!!! Disney announced that the sale of all levels of annual passes will resume on April 20, 2023!

    DVC Members will be able to purchase the DVC Disney Sorcerers Pass starting on Tuesday, April 13th as part of Membership Magic.

    The Disney Incredi-Pass, Disney Sorcerer Pass and Disney Pirate Pass will resume new sales and can be purchased online beginning April 20, 2023.

    Eligible Disney Vacation Club Members will have the opportunity to purchase the DVC Disney Sorcerer Pass online beginning April 13, 2023 as part of Membership Magic.
    The quantity of passes will be limited and passes, or pass types, may be unavailable for purchase at any time*.

    Disney Pixie Dust Pass

    This pass for Florida Residents lets you sparkle with Disney magic. $399 plus tax—or $19 per month with 12 monthly payments and 0% APR after $205 down payment with the Florida Resident Monthly Payment Program.³Highlights of This Pass

    • Admission to one or more Walt Disney World Resort theme parks on most weekdays during the year with an advance park reservation (reservations are limited and subject to availability)¹
    • Blockout dates apply, including during peak and holiday periods—view blockout dates
    • Make and hold up to 3 theme park reservations at a time on a rolling basis² View current Annual Pass reservation availability
    • Passholders staying at Disney Resort hotels or other select hotels are eligible to make theme park reservations for each day of their Resort stay(s), in addition to holding 3 theme park reservations at a time
    • Standard theme park parking
    • Discounts on dining, merchandise and more*

    Arrgh you lookin’ for even more treasure? If you’re a Florida Resident, look no further.

    $749 plus tax – or $50 per month with 12 monthly payments and 0% APR after $205 down payment with the Florida Resident Monthly Payment Program.³Highlights of This Pass

    • Admission to one or more Walt Disney World Resort theme parks on most days of the year with an advance park reservation (reservations are limited and subject to availability)¹
    • Blockout dates apply, including during peak and holiday periods—view blockout dates
    • Make and hold up to 4 theme park reservations at a time on a rolling basis² View current Annual Pass reservation availability
    • Passholders staying at Disney Resort hotels or other select hotels are eligible to make theme park reservations for each day of their Resort stay(s), in addition to holding 4 theme park reservations at a time
    • Standard theme park parking
    • Discounts on dining, merchandise and more*

    Available beginning April 20, 2023.

    If you’re a Florida Resident or eligible Disney Vacation Club Member⁶, conjure your own brand of special magic with this pass.

    $969 plus tax – or $69 per month with 12 monthly payments and 0% APR after $205 down payment with the Florida Resident Monthly Payment Program.³Highlights of This Pass

    • Admission to one or more Walt Disney World Resort theme parks on most days of the year with an advance theme park reservation (reservations are limited and subject to availability)¹
    • Blockout dates apply, including select days during select holiday periods—view blockout dates
    • Make and hold up to 5 theme park reservations at a time on a rolling basis² View current Annual Pass reservation availability
    • Passholders staying at Disney Resort hotels or other select hotels are eligible to make theme park reservations for each day of their Resort stay(s), in addition to holding 5 theme park reservations at a time
    • Standard theme park parking
    • Discounts on dining, merchandise and more*

    Available to eligible Disney Vacation Club Members⁶ beginning April 13, 2023 and to all Guests beginning April 20, 2023.

    With all the fun and incredible powers of this pass, you’ll feel super!

    $1,399 plus tax—or $108 per month with 12 monthly payments and 0% APR after $205 down payment with the Florida Resident Monthly Payment Program.³Highlights of This Pass

    • Admission to one or more Walt Disney World Resort theme parks during the year with an advance reservation (reservations are limited and are subject to availability)¹
    • No blockout dates apply
    • Make and hold up to 5 theme park reservations at a time on a rolling basis² View current Annual Pass reservation availability
    • Passholders staying at Disney Resort hotels or other select hotels are eligible to make theme park reservations for each day of their Resort stay(s), in addition to holding 5 theme park reservations at a time
    • Standard theme park parking
    • Discounts on dining, merchandise and more*

    Available beginning April 20, 2023.

  • Character Meet and Greets Are Back

    Starting on April 18, 2022, Disney Meet and Greets are back. You are now able to interact get autographs and hugs from your favorite characters again in all theme parks. This news is not just Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios but for Disneyworld in California, Disney Cruise Lines and Aulani as well.

    With the return of Disney Meet and Greets, all physical distancing protocols have been removed. This means that you will once again be able to receive a hug from the Big Cheese himself, Mickey Mouse.

    Character Meet and Greets have also been added to Genie+ which include:

    Magic Kingdom

    • Cinderella – Princess Fairytale Hall
    • Tiana – Princess Fairytale Hall
    • Mickey Mouse – Town Square Theater

    Hollywood Studios

    • Olaf – Celebrity Spotlight

    Disney World has also added two more Disney Meet and Greets in Epcot. Now you are able to meet Joy from Inside Out and Venellope from Wreck-It Ralph. Both are located in the ImageWorks section of the Imagination! pavilion.

    It is great to see that Disney Meet and Greets are back. It is one step closer to returning to normal.

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  • Disney’s All-Star Resorts Reopened

    After a two plus year closure, the Disney All-Star Resort has now re-opened.  This is a milestone as the Disney All-Star Resort was the last of the Disney World Resort Hotels to still be closed due to the pandemic.

    Disney started welcoming guests back on March 30, 2022.

  • Disney’s Festival of Fantasy Parade HAS RETURNED!!!

    After an almost two year suspension, Disney’s Festival of Fantasy parade has returned to Magic Kingdom in Disney World. This is the first time that the parade has been seen since March of 2020!!!

    Photo Credit: Disney.com website

    As listed on disney.com, the parade is scheduled to run daily at 11:30am and 2:30pm.

  • Space Mountain and People Mover Evacuated

    Space Mountain and People Mover Evacuated

    Space Mountain had to be evacuated today due to the fire alarm system being activated and was closed for most of the day due to what Disney is reporting as a mechanical malfunction.

    Reedy Creek Fire Department was dispatched to the park and it was discovered that a smoking refrigerator was the culprit for the alarm sounding.

    As of this time, both Space Mountain and Tomorrowland Transit Authority People Mover have re-opened.

  • Expedition Everest Closing for Refurb

    Expedition Everest in Disney’s animal Kingdom is getting ready to close for refurbish. This refurbishment is reported to last into the summer of 2022.

  • EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Announced for 2022

    Disney has announced the dates of the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival for 2022.  The annual festival is scheduled for March 2 through July 4, 2022.  Below is the release from the Official Disney Blog.

    The official start of winter is still a few days away, but spring is already in the air because our horticulture team at Walt Disney World Resort is busy producing topiaries, hanging baskets, flower towers and more in preparation for the 2022 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. This popular and fragrant festival springs to life March 2 and runs through July 4. That’s 125 days to enjoy fresh cuisine, colorful gardens, playful topiaries and vibrant entertainment.

    Since the festival is taking place during the Walt Disney World Resort 50th Anniversary celebration, a new main entrance topiary display will feature Goofy and a 50th-themed birthday cake. Other favorite Disney Character topiaries will include Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the Germany pavilion or Lumiere and Cogsworth welcoming you to the recently expanded France pavilion.

    EPCOT flower and garden preparations topiary of butterfly

    Gardeners will marvel at thousands of blooms forming colorful, living panoramas all around EPCOT, and the entire family can experience the Health Full Trail presented by AdventHealth along the Imagination walkway to learn tips for staying well.

    Fresh flavors are on the menu at the festival’s 18 Outdoor Kitchens as well as other food and beverage locations around EPCOT, offering a fresh selection of springtime fruits, vegetables, desserts and more.

    The popular Garden Rocks Concert Series will return in 2022, featuring favorite tunes at the America Gardens Theatre. More details about the musicians playing at EPCOT during the festival will be released soon.

  • Emergency Vehicles on Main St in Magic Kingdom

    An active fire call in Magic Kingdom sent emergency vehicles up Main St on Tuesday, December 14, 2021.

    There were rumors of a kitchen fire near Cinderella Castle as emergency vehicles staged to the left of the castle as if you were heading toward Adventureland

    WESH TV in Orlando is reporting that the fire was from a tree near Cinderella Castle. Fire officials are saying that it could have been sparked by debris from the fireworks show and the fire was quickly extinguished and no injuries were reported.

    This is the first “major” fire event at Magic Kingdom since a fire in Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in November of 2014. This fire was also caused by embers from the “Wishes” fireworks display.

  • Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Welcome Video

    Disney has sent a welcome video to those that have paid reservations to the controversial “Galactic StarCruiser” hotel located at Disney World in Florida. This long awaited addition to the Star Wars family in the Disney Park has been ridiculed and mocked by some of the most hard-core Disney fans.

  • Big Thunder Mountain Closing

    Big Thunder Mountain Closing

    Thunder Mountain

    According to the Disney Web Site, Big Thunder Mountain will be closed for a short refurbishment from February 14, 2022 to February 18, 2022. There is no information about the refurb given by Disney.

  • Harmonious Premiere Date Announced

    https://youtu.be/wzALEcs3GoA

    Disney has announced that “Harmonious”, the nighttime spectacular show will be premiering in Epcot on October 1, 2021. This show which is set to Disney music has been in planning for over 2 years and was delayed when the parks shut down in 2020 due to the Covid Pandemic.

  • Disney World Has Updated Its Mask Policy

    Starting May 15, masks are no longer required in common areas and pool decks