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It’s a new year, and that means it’s time to plan your 2025 Disney World vacations!
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There are quite a few new and exciting things coming to Disney World this year, from new rides to new lounges to new entertainment offerings. And now, those who are planning to visit can save BIG on their upcoming trips!
If you’re planning a Disney vacation, listen up!
Magic Kingdom
While it’s no secret that a Disney World vacation is an incredibly expensive proposition, there are ways around it! There’s a litany of possible discounts available for Annual Passholders, Disney Visa Cardholders, Costco shoppers, and many others.
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.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays
Between Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Jollywood Nights, and of course, the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, there’s just so much to see and do! But, if you’re planning to visit the Festival of the Holidays this year, we’ve got some bad news to share with you.
It’s officially happening: Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe is set to open in May 2025.
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We’ve been getting really excited as Universal has released more details about all five lands the new theme park will bring to Universal visitors: Celestial Park, Dark Universe, Super Nintendo World, Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Ministry of Magic, and How To Train Your Dragon — Isle of Berk. Tickets have already gone on sale for multi-day visits and packages to Universal Orlando, including Epic Universe, but SOON, select Universal visitors will be able to book single day tickets specifically for Epic Universe.
Buckle up, folks, this isn’t the kind of news we’re happy to share.
Magic Kingdom
For several reasons such as Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and the amazing fall treats, October at Disney World can be a special time. Unfortunately, it’s also the time of the year when we crash back into reality as Disney World price hikes are announced. That trend is continuing with this latest announcement.
Being a Disney World Annual Passholder comes with a whole lot of perks. In January 2024, “Good-to-Go” days were introduced for Disney World Annual Passholders!
Disney World Annual Pass
These are dates when Passholders DO NOT need a Disney Park Park reservation to enter ANY of the four Disney World theme parks. Overall, Good-to-Go days have been pretty well received, but we recently noticed a new problem that’s suddenly plaguing Disney World Annual Passholders when it comes to this perk!
Act fast Annual Passholders!
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Disney World often rolled out limited-time offerings for their Annual Passholders (APs), including everything from exclusive merchandise and food options to experiences in the resort’s theme parks.
Have you made your Park Pass Reservations for your next Disney World trip?
Disney World Annual Pass
If you’re heading to the parks with date-based tickets, you won’t need to reserve your dates in advance, but select groups are still required to make Park Passes. Among those groups are Disney World Annual Passholders, and if you’re a Passholder heading to the parks soon, we’ve got a warning for you!
Recently, Disney has shaken things up with the announcement that Genie+, their paid skip-the-line system, was going to undergo some pretty big changes in Disney World.
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The new system will have two types: Lightning Lane Multi Pass (previously the regular paid Genie+ service) and Lightning Lane Single Pass (previously Individual Lightning Lanes) starting on July 24th. The problem? Many Annual Passholders are feeling like this system completely screws them over.
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