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Breaking News! Disney just announced that the Tron ride at the Magic Kingdom Park at Disney World will stop using the Virtual Queue after September 8, 2024! Starting September 9th, you can ride it by walking up anytime in the Standby line, or by buying the Lightning Lane Single Pass for it. It is not included in the Multi-Pass selections.
Visit my Lightning Lane Guide for more details about Lightning Lanes.
Feel free to contact me if you want to chat more about planning your next Disney trip.
The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival will start tomorrow, July 29th, and run through November 23, 2024, this year. This is one of our favorite Disney World events!
Take a taste tour around the world at appetizing marketplaces featuring authentic global cuisine and beverages. This is foodie heaven with delicious 2 dishes, fine wine, craft beer, spirits, and other beverages sure to satisfy every palate.
For a full list of the numerous marketplace menus, check out the festival page below:
Hear live musical performances from renowned artists and fresh, local talent at the Eat to the Beat concert series with performances nightly starting at 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM, and 8:00 PM at the America Gardens Theatre.
For a full performance schedule, see below:
Participate in the Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak or Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit scavenger hunts. Commemorate your trip with special photo ops. And of course, there will be plenty of merch if you want to do some souvenir shopping.
Don’t skip EPCOT on your next Disney World trip!
Feel free to contact me if you want to chat about this festival or planning a Disney trip in general. We love going to Disney World during these festivals!
Today, July 24, 2024, the Disney World Genie+ service will be renamed to Lightning Lane, with a few major changes. I’ve created a guide with all of the details you need to know.
I’ll update the guide as new details emerge. Check back often and Subscribe to my site to get notified of new posts.
Please contact me if you have any questions or if I can help plan your next Disney trip.
Have a magical day!
Disney World is bringing back Jollywood Nights, the after-hours holiday party that started last year in Hollywood Studios!
You can dance the night away with live bands, see festive stage shows, and cap the night off with the Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! nighttime spectacular. In addition, enjoy lower wait times for your favorite attractions, meet beloved characters dressed in their holiday finest, enjoy unique entertainment, and feast on new holiday treats.
This event will take place on select nights from November 9 to December 21, 2024.
Guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels can purchase tickets starting today, July 2, 2024, for event dates during their stay. If you’re not staying at a Disney Resort, you can buy tickets starting July 10, 2024.
This is a separate party from the Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party that I talked about yesterday, but tickets to both events are on sale at the same time.
2024 Event Dates
November 9, 13, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30
December 2, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21
This special event takes place from 7:30pm to 12:30am but ticket holders can enter Disney’s Hollywood Studios as early as 6pm on the date of their ticket. No theme park reservation is needed to enter after 6pm. Come dressed to impressed.
Ticket prices start at $159. Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can save $10 per ticket, valid for all event nights.
NEW! Gather for a dazzling skating spectacular on Hollywood Boulevard, set to your favorite holiday tunes. Take in the grace and skill of international champion skaters in an awe-inspiring twist on the traditional ice show.
Join Jack Skellington at Hyperion Theater for a dreamlike adventure inspired by Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. Sing along with the Pumpkin King to songs from the film as you follow 2 friends on a larger-than-life journey.
Don’t miss Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy as they host a star-studded holiday music and dancing extravaganza in the Theater of the Stars, with appearances from Tiana, Belle, Minnie Mouse, Mickey Mouse, and more, accompanied by a talented cast of singers, dancers, and jazz musicians.
Experience Holiday Fiesta en la Calle, a lively holiday street fair in the Courtyard with colorful décor and spirited musicians performing Latin holiday tunes, as well as appearances from José Carioca and Panchito from The Three Caballeros.
Gather around Echo Lake for a 1990s-2000s throwback bash where you may spot Phineas, Ferb, and Max Goof as Powerline. Plus, Baloo and King Louie from Talespin will join the fun in 2024!
Celebrate in Pixar Plaza at a dance party with the incomparable Edna Mode.
After all that excitement, join a Twilight Soirée at the Tip Top Club, a swingin’ celebration in the courtyard of The Hollywood Tower Hotel. Purchase your cocktails and unwind in style while a live band swoons and croons holiday tunes.
Cap off the night with Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!, a nighttime spectacular of fireworks, lasers, lights, music, and projections of holiday moments from favorite Disney films against the iconic Chinese Theater.
Pose for pics all night since PhotoPass digital photos and videos from the event are included with your ticket! Be on the lookout for magic shots and specialty image captures.
Commemorate your exciting evening with Disney Jollywood Nights themed apparel, accessories, collectibles, and more.
For an extra indulgence, reserve Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby. On event evenings, guests can sip craft cocktails and enjoy an event-exclusive menu of light bites while a pianist plays smooth holiday tunes at The Hollywood Brown Derby. This restaurant fills up very quickly so reserve this ASAP if you’re interested.
As always, feel free to contact me if you want me to book these events for your next Disney trip.
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As crazy as it seems, we’re halfway to Christmas already! This year’s Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom Park in Disney World will take place on select nights from November 8, 2024 to December 20, 2024. It goes from 7pm – midnight ET, though you can get into the park after 4pm with the party ticket. No park reservations are necessary for the party.
Event Dates
Nov- 8, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29
Dec – 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20
Throughout the evening, you can:
For an extra indulgence, enjoy a sweet treats buffet and priority viewing for Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks with a Fireworks Dessert Party at Tomorrowland Terrace or with a Plaza Garden viewing. Tickets for this additional add-on will go on sale in September.
Tickets range from $169 – $219. Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can save $10 per ticket on select nights before Dec 5th.
Tickets are limited and will go on sale July 2, 2024 if you’re staying at a select Disney resort during your party day and July 10, 2024 if you’re not.
This is a very popular event and certain days will sell out fast. If this is a must-do and you’re limited to certain days, you may want to buy your tickets as soon as you can.
If you’re not going to the party and you only have one Magic Kingdom day, you may want to go to a different park on a party day since Magic Kingdom will close early to non-party guests. If you do have multiple Magic Kingdom days, then you may actually want to go to Magic Kingdom on a party day since crowds may be lower from other non-party-goers avoiding a short day there.
We’ve been to this party in the past and it was really fun. Please contact me if you want to chat more about this or to help book your party tickets.
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Disney announced new Disney World Resort savings offers for Fall through the 2024 Holiday Season. On sale now. Lock in your next vacation now with just a $200 deposit!
Even if you already have a trip booked, you may be able to get one of these offers applied to it if your booking fits the criteria.
Save up to 30% on rooms for stays most nights from November 24 to December 25, 2024.
Enjoy other savings for stays most Sunday to Thursday nights from October 6 to November 21, 2024.
Plus, get FREE Park Hopper benefits when you take advantage of this offer and upgrade to a Walt Disney Travel Company room-and-ticket package that includes nondiscounted 4-day (or longer) date-based theme park tickets! With Park Hopper benefits, you can visit multiple theme parks each day of your ticket.
Florida Residents: Save Up to 30% on Rooms
Florida residents can save 10% – 30% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels, valid for 1 – 14 night stays most nights from Oct 6 – Nov 21, 2024 and Nov 24 – Dec 25, 2024.
Proof of Florida residency is required at check-in.
Annual Passholders: Save Up to 40% on Rooms
For 1 – 14 night stays from Oct 6 – Nov 21, 2024 and Nov 24 – Dec 25, 2024, annual passholders can save 10% – 40% depending on the resort.
Proof of Annual Pass required at check-in.
This is a good time to book a trip while these offers are going on. Lock in a deal with just a $200 deposit for packages with rooms and tickets or the first night rate for room-only bookings before they sell out.
The number of rooms allocated for any of these offers is limited and excludes certain room types. Savings are based on the non-discounted price for the same room.
Please contact me to check if your desired resort has availability for any offers.
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Big News! Disney just announced changes to Genie+ starting July 24, 2024 in an effort to make it less confusing and more user friendly.
First, to make it explicitly clear what you’re buying, they’ve renamed the two types of passes. Disney Genie+ service will become Lightning Lane Multi Pass, while individual Lightning Lane will now be known as Lightning Lane Single Pass.
Second, at Disney World in Orlando, you can now select rides in advance so you don’t have to wake up at 7am each day of your trip anymore! Yay!
You can select up to 3 rides using your multi pass and/or 2 single pass rides. You’ll also be able to choose specific return window times when you make your selections, so you can plan around dining reservations and other plans.
Selections can be made as soon as 7 days before your trip for each day of your trip if you’re staying at a Disney resort or 3 days if you’re not. On the day of your visit, once you use a selection, you may check the My Disney Experience app for availability to make additional selections.
At Disneyland, Genie+ must still be booked the day of. Everything will work the same as it does now except for the name changes.
If you’re familiar with the old FastPass system when it used to let us pick 3 rides in advance, it’s basically returning back to that paradigm. There are some nuances to be aware of, such as picking rides from a tier system, and how all this effects your strategy of which rides to get first now. I’m sure more will be clarified in due time too.
I’ll update my Disney World Lightning Lane page with all of the details as it gets closer. For now, I just wanted to give you a quick heads up incase you have an upcoming trip soon after July 24th. If you do, feel free to ping me if you want to chat more about this.
Contact me if you want me to book your next Disney trip.
The very popular Oogie Boogie Bash Halloween Party will be returning to Disneyland California Adventure Park for Halloween 2024!
Join in the fun as the park transforms into a family-friendly, frightfully fun after-hours event on select nights from Aug 25 – Oct 31, 2024 with unique entertainment, festive treats, and more. Party festivities take place from 6pm-11pm but you may enter the park after 3pm with the party ticket.
Experience the spirited not-so-scary, family-friendly atmosphere with many unique party activities:
Those of you who want a little extra indulgence can book the Disneyland Resort VIP Tour as well. Indulge in VIP treatment before and during the Oogie Boogie Bash. Be escorted around the Disneyland Resort by expertly trained VIP Tour Guides and enjoy priority access to experiences across both parks, reserved seating at parades, and more!
2024 Dates and Ticket Prices
Sunday, August 25 $134
Tuesday, August 27 $134
Thursday, August 29 $134
Tuesday, September 3 $154
Tuesday, September 10 $154
Thursday, September 12 $154
Sunday, September 15 $169
Tuesday, September 17 $154
Thursday, September 19 $154
Sunday, September 22 $169
Tuesday, September 24 $154
Thursday, September 26 $154
Sunday, September 29 $169
Tuesday, October 1 $169
Thursday, October 3 $169
Sunday, October 6 $179
Tuesday, October 8 $169
Thursday, October 10 $169
Sunday, October 13 $179
Tuesday, October 15 $169
Thursday, October 17 $169
Sunday, October 20 $179
Tuesday, October 22 $179
Tuesday, October 22 $179
Thursday, October 24 $179
Sunday, October 27 $189
Tuesday, October 29 $189
Thursday, October 31 $189
Ticket sales for this party start today, June 25, 2024, for Magic Key Inspire members and on June 26, 2024 for all Magic Key members. General admission tickets go on sale June 27, 2024. The online waiting room to purchase will open at approximately 8:45am, Pacific Time on the Disneyland site. This is a very popular event, and tickets could sell out fast.
Contact me if you want me to book these tickets or your Disney trip in general.
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Disney Cruise Line has announced its sailing itineraries for Fall 2025 through Spring 2026! Bookings start next Monday, June 24, 2024.
Explore the vibrant shores of The Bahamas and the Caribbean to the historic Yucatan Peninsula and the breathtaking Pacific Coast. Cross the Atlantic on an epic voyage or immerse yourself in the urban charm of Vancouver and the tropical beauty of Hawaii. Experience the engineering marvel of the Panama Canal, explore our new ports in New Zealand, or cruise the South Pacific, either to or from Australia.
Through Fall 2025, don’t miss out on the holiday magic on board with a spooktacular Halloween on the High Seas or a holly jolly Very Merrytime cruise.
Anytime you sail, enjoy a dazzling array of onboard entertainment, cuisine, and amenities—including character greetings, deck parties, Broadway-style live shows, kids clubs, spa treatments, and themed restaurants and bars.
The Bahamas
Soak up the laid-back island life on a 3-, 4-, 5-night cruise departing from Port Canaveral or Fort Lauderdale, Florida, or on a 7-night sailing from San Juan, Puerto Rico, with ports of call that may include a stop at Nassau, Disney Castaway Cay or Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. From stingray encounters, fly-fishing, and parasailing to celebrating the arts and culture of The Bahamas, there’s something for everyone.
Caribbean
Bask in the blue-water bliss and endless sunshine of such dreamy locales as Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Jamaica, St. Thomas, Tortola, and our very own private island Disney Castaway Cay on a 5- or 7-night Caribbean cruise from Fort Lauderdale or Port Canaveral, Florida. Set sail from San Juan, Puerto Rico on a 7-night island-hopping adventure to destinations that might include St. Kitts, Antigua, Aruba, Curaçao, Barbados, Dominica, and St. Lucia. Set sail from Galveston, Texas, on a 4-, 5- or 7-night cruise with stops in Progreso, Cozumel, and on select sailings, Costa Maya.
Europe
Adventurous itineraries include 3-, 4-, 5-, 7- and 8-night sailings from Southampton, UK to Spain, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and the British Isles. Or take off on a 5- or 7-night sailing from Barcelona, Spain to sun-drenched ports in Italy and France. And from Civitavecchia (Rome), cast off on a 7-, 9- or 12-night sailing throughout the Mediterranean, with stops that may include Greece, Turkey, and Malta.
Westbound Transatlantic
Experience the maritime history of Southampton, England before taking off on an epic cross-continental voyage over the Atlantic Ocean to sunny Port Canaveral on a 13-night transatlantic voyage. Along the way, drop anchor in Vigo and La Coruña in Spain, as well as Ponta Delgada (Azores), Portugal. And with 9 luxurious days at sea, you’ll have ample time to fully enjoy all the magical offerings on board.
Panama Canal
Embark on the ultimate adventure during a 14-night cruise through the Panama Canal, starting in Galveston and ending in San Diego. Along the way, drop anchor in Cartagena, Cozumel, Puerto Vallarta, and Cabo San Lucas to explore the rich culture, delicious food, and enchanting cobblestone streets.
Baja California and Mexican Riviera
Cast off from sunny San Diego, California on a 3- or 4-night cruise with stops to Catalina Island and Ensenada, home to beautiful beaches, delicious cuisine, and a vibrant culture. Or delight in a 7-night cruise to such balmy locales as Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, and Ensenada in Mexico.
Pacific Coast
Delight in the sights and sounds of beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia before setting sail on a fun-filled 4-night cruise to sunny San Diego, California. Voyage along the rugged Pacific Coast while enjoying magical days at sea.
Hawai’i
Embark on a sun-splashed Hawaiian adventure aboard the Disney Wonder. Cruise from Honolulu to Vancouver or Vancouver to Honolulu on a 10-night sailing with stops in Nawiliwili (Kaua’i), Kahului (Maui), and Hilo (Hawai’i’s Big Island). Marvel at the waterfalls at Akaka Falls, explore the lush flora at Liliuokalani Gardens and soak up the sun and surf at Kanaha Beach Park.
South Pacific
Bask in the enchantment of breathtaking sunsets at sea when you set out on a 15-night South Pacific cruise from Honolulu to Sydney or a 14-night cruise from Sydney to Honolulu. Sail across the international dateline and drop anchor in dazzling destinations, including Nouméa, New Caledonia; Suva, Fiji; Pago Pago, American Samoa; and the Hawaiian Islands.
New Zealand and Australia
Join the Disney friends Down Under for a new season of 3-, 4-, 5- and 10-night cruises sailing from Auckland, New Zealand; 3- and 5-night sailings from Sydney, Australia; and 3-night sailings from Melbourne, Australia. Depending on your itinerary, stops on New Zealand cruises may include Wellington, Christchurch, Fiordland National Park, Tauranga, and Napier, and Australia sailings, Hobart and Eden.
Adventures by Disney Escapes
Discover the perfect getaway when you add on a pre or post trip to your Disney Cruise Line vacation. Create a lifetime of family memories when you travel with Disney-trained Adventure guides to beautiful Sydney, Australia, or dazzling European cities like London, Rome, or Barcelona on 3- or 4-day Escapes. Tour the Sydney Opera House, see London’s Crown Jewels, partake in Barcelona’s flamenco artistry, or explore Rome’s iconic sites like the Spanish Steps, Colosseum, Sistine Chapel, and more.
Booking Information
Bookings begin on different days next week, starting Monday, June 24, 2024, for different levels of Castaway Cay members and other Disney affinity groups. General members (those who have never sailed on a Disney cruise) can book on Friday, June 28, 2024.
Costs are generally the lowest when you book during this initial release, and some of the more popular itineraries can sell out quickly. Book with just a 20% deposit and use the flexible, pay-over-time option for the balance.
Expect long waits on the phone with DCL. If you don’t need to apply a placeholder or credit to your new booking, it’s definitely going to be faster to book on the DCL website starting at 8 a.m. ET or have a travel agent do it for you. *hint hint*
For more details, visit the Disney Cruise Line Fall 2025 through Spring 2026 Itineraries page:
We love Disney cruises and have been on all the current ships, so let me know if you want to chat about them. If you want me to help with your bookings, please contact me ASAP.
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Pay only half of your required deposit if you book a new Disney cruise by August 9, 2024! Disney Cruise Line offers tropical cruises to the Caribbean or The Bahamas and fun-filled itineraries to Alaska, Europe, Mexico, and beyond.
This is a limited-time offer on select sailings between October 2024 and March 2025 that do not require final payment at the time of booking, but must be booked by August 9th, so jump on it before the ships fill up.
Eligible departure dates are:
This offer makes the deposit about 10% of the cruise price. The balance won’t be due until your final payment date, about 3 months before the sail date, so you have time to plan and save.
Taxes, fees, port expenses, Port Adventures, and gratuities are separate and not included in the deposit amount. This promotion is not valid on categories with restrictions (IGT, OGT, VGT), suites, or Concierge-level staterooms, and cannot be combined with any other promotions, offers, or discounts.
We love Disney cruises and this is a great way to start on yours. Please contact me if you want me to help book your next cruise with this offer.
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