5 major changes to come to Disney World - and how they will have an impact on your trip
From price increases to the catering plan updates, these are changes that you will certainly want to know.
One of the best parts of Disney World is that there is often a new driving or a new attraction to experience. And that you were only at Disney World once or if you have emerged on these Mickey Mouse ears every year, your next Holidays in this Wonderland is required to feel a little different. Indeed, on January 9, 2024, a multitude of changes were deployed which will affect everything, prices and reservations to catering plans. Read the rest to find out how your trip can be affected.
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1 Reservations are no longer required for tickets based on dates.
In recent years, you have had to reserve your visit to Disney theme parks in advance. But since January 9, These reservations Will no longer be necessary, if and only if you have a ticket based on dates.
As you don't have to decide in advance which parks you want to visit, you can be a little more spontaneous during your trip. All you have to do is select a start date of January 9 or later when purchasing your ticket.
Something to note, however: this is not the case with Other types of admission . In a recent Tiktok video ,, Juliet Nuzzo , a Disney expert and the blogger behind Make magic , Explains that you will always have to make reservations during most days if you are an annual success holder.
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2 Disney catering plans are back.
If you missed the Disney catering plans - Who disappeared after Disney World First reopened After the COVVI-19 closures, relax they come back.
These plans, which are accessible to anyone staying in Disney Resort hotels, involve presenomy advance in advance for your Meals and snacks . Keep in mind, says Nuzzo, that you have to buy the plan for every day of your stay.
You will have two package options to choose: the Disney catering plan or the Disney Quick Service catering plan. As Nuzzo explains, the first is more expensive, but the advantage is that you can use it in full table service restaurants. It includes a quick service, a table service meal with dessert, a snack and a rechargeable cup.
This last option is cheaper and covers two fast service per day, a snack and a rechargeable cup. With both plans, you also get an alcoholic or non -alcoholic drink with each meal.
According to Nuzzo, The graties are not included With these meals, whatever the plan you select.
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3 Some prices are increasing.
And now for the short stories not so large: a bunch of price increases Come.
Nuzzo notes that standard parking has now been increased from $ 5 to $ 30 a day, and the Disney Maker Maker photo package is now $ 185 in advance or $ 210 if you buy it during or after your trip.
Annual passes Are 30 to $ 50 more now - here is what you can expect to pay for everyone:
- Incredi-Pass: $ 1,449 (against $ 1,399)
- Sorcier pass: $ 999 (against $ 969)
- Pirate Pass: $ 799 (up compared to $ 749)
- Pixie Dust Pass: $ 439 (up compared to $ 399)
Price increases for several days theme park tickets are:
- 5 days: $ 480 (against $ 415)
- 4 days: $ 445 (against $ 395)
- $ 3 days 390 (against $ 360)
- 2 days: $ 310 (against $ 285)
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4 Park jump is again possible.
After the pandemic success of COVID-19, Disney World had to introduce certain restrictions in the interest of controlling the crowds, one of which only implied to allow customers to visit a second park after 14 hours. But from January 9, this will not be the case. AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB
"You can go between the parks as much as you wish at any time of the day," explains Nuzzo.
Imagine this: you can start your day with an animal Kingdom safari, jump to Epcot for lunch at noon, then direct the roller coaster mountains to Magic Kingdom.
Do not forget: you can only enjoy it if you buy a ticket with Advantages of the park hopper .
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5 Genie + will see some changes.
You can also expect changes to GENIE +, the driving reservation system that allows you to use lighting track inputs for faster access to select attractions or experiences.
Nuzzo notes that Disney has not yet shared specific details on this subject. However, the company said the goal is to help customers spend less time planning and more time enjoying their visit with friends and family.
"We have heard that they would like to plan with Disney Genie + Service and individual selections Lightning Lane before the day of their visit to the park, and we want you to know that we are working on the way customers can Do for visits in 2024, "Disney wrote. "We can't wait to share more information on a later date."
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