Passholder Exclusive Coming Weekdays at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Posted on by Mathew Corn Animal Kingdom, Disney Parks

Hello Disney Passholders! Visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom on a weekday in the near future? Disney has announced Passholder exclusive weekday offerings at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, and we’ll be sure to take advantage of them!

As shared via the Walt Disney World website: On weekdays (Monday through Friday) from February 22 through March 19, 2021, Passholders can head to DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park to find a variety of Passholder-exclusive offerings (while supplies last, operating hours vary by location):

  • Head to Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures to try your luck at Fossil Fun Games with a special promotional offer: buy 3 game tickets and receive a complimentary retired, non-Disney plush consolation prize (Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures opens one hour after Park Open to 4:00 PM; Fossil Fun Games is open 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM)
  • Try 4 exclusive beverages available for purchase at Restaurantosaurus Lounge—Tyrannosaurus Wreck, Fossil Fuel, Pterodactyl Punch and Triceraberry Pop* (open 10:30 AM to Park Close)
  • Enjoy an exclusive cookie featuring Donald Duck, available for purchase at Dino-Bite Snacks (open 10:30 AM to Park Close)
  • Receive a complimentary Donald Duck magnet, which makes its return for pick-up in DinoLand U.S.A. (limit one magnet per passholder; Annual Passholder must be present to pick-up magnet; available from Park Open to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday only)

*Annual Passholder discount excludes alcoholic beverages

Important Information: Valid park admission and park reservation for the same park on the same date are required for theme park entry. Limit one Donald Duck magnet per passholder. Available while supplies last. Must visit DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park and present your valid annual pass card and government-issued photo ID to receive the magnet. Available weekdays (Monday through Friday) only. Not responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged magnets. Passholder must also present your valid annual pass card and government-issued photo ID to purchase any passholder-exclusive food and beverage(s), and game tickets. Offer not valid on previous purchases. No other discounts apply. Promotional item must be returned in the event that any of the game tickets for the qualifying purchase are returned. All offers valid while supplies last and subject to change or cancellation without notice. Food and Beverage availability and operating hours subject to change without notice. Annual Passholder discount excludes alcoholic beverages, and applicable tax and gratuity. Locations, Food and Beverage availability and operating hours subject to change without notice.

Limited Release Alex Maher “Mickey Through the Years” Disney Parks Designer Ear Hat

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Epcot

A new Limited Release Disney Parks Designer Mickey Ear Hat has joined the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. Disney Artist Alex Maher let Mickey Mouse be the gracious host and star of the show on this pair of ears.

Alex Maher Limited Release Mouse Ears — $78

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The ears are adorned with a few of Mickey Mouse’s iconic looks throughout the years. Mickey’s original look in 1928 from Plane Crazy sits on a sketchpad on the right ear.

An abbreviation of one of Walt Disney’s most iconic quotes, “I only hope that we never lose sight of one thing—that it was all started by a mouse” is written on the other ear.

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The back of the ears have “Mickey Mouse” written in the red and yellow font we see used today.

Mickey’s latest look, as seen in Mickey & Minnie’s Runway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, can be seen next to the lime green writing.

These ears are available at the World Showplace Festival Market at EPCOT, and will only be available for a limited time.

Operating Hours Released for Walt Disney World Theme Parks Through May 8, 2021

Posted on by Mathew Corn Animal Kingdom, Disney Parks, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney World has released the operating hours for its theme parks now through the first week of May. Park hours have also been extended from March 5th through the 13th at select parks.

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The Magic Kingdom continues to open at 9:00 AM, but will now close at 8:00 PM from March 5th to the 8th, and closes at 7:00 PM on the 9th through the 11th. The park closes at 10:00 PM instead of 6:00 PM on March 12th and 13th.

EPCOT continues to open at 11:00 daily, and will now close at 9:00 PM on March 6th. From March 7th through the 12th the park will close at 8:00 PM. EPCOT now closes at 10:00 PM on the 13th.

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Animal Kingdom will now open at 8:00 AM everyday March 7th through the 13th. The park will now close at 6:00 PM on the 7th and 8:00 PM on the 13th.

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Hollywood Studios will now open at 9:00 AM from March 7th through the 13th, one hour earlier each day. The park’s closing time has remained the same at 7:00 PM.

Here are the new park hours from May 2nd to the 8th:

  • Magic Kingdom: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • EPCOT: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Disney’s Hollywood Studios: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Disney’s Animal Kingdom: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Blizzard Beach: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Disney+ “WandaVision” Actress Says Series Finale Is “Incredibly Sad”

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney+

Are you hooked on Disney+ newest series, “WandaVision”? You aren’t alone as this popular show has all of us sitting on the edge of our seats. The Marvel Cinematic Universe series was initially super light-hearted and comical. As the series has progressed, we’ve started to see more and more moments with unexpected and nerve-wrecking twists and turns. Well, we’re now learning, according to a “WandaVision” actress, that the series finale is “incredibly sad”.

As reported via ComicBook.com: “WandaVision star and Monica Rambeau actress Teyonah Parris is speaking out about the series’ ending. During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Parris had some interesting words about the show’s finale. “[The remaining episodes are] epic and incredibly sad. I mean, the whole show is incredibly sad to me, but I’m putting those words together,” said Parris.”

Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Will Last Until April 2023

Posted on by Mathew Corn Animal Kingdom, Disney Parks, Disney Resorts, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom

We previously shared the exciting news that Walt Disney World announced details surrounding their 50th Anniversary celebration. One of the most exciting parts of the announcement is that the celebration is going to last a full 18 MONTHS!

Walt Disney World first opened their gates to guests on October 1, 1971, so it’s only appropriate that the celebration begins on the official date of the 50th Anniversary, October 1, 2021. If you aren’t able to make it on October 1, the rest of 2021, or even 2022… you’ll still have a chance to celebrate in 2023. With an 18-month celebration, you can expect the party to keep on rolling through April 2023!

This 18-month celebratory event will feature new experiences at the resort’s four theme parks and beyond, where shimmering EARidescent décor will appear as if by magic. Shining at the center of it all will be Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom Park, which will add to its royal
makeover from 2020 with new gold bunting, sparkling golden embellishments and other new enhancements, including a 50th anniversary crest warmly welcoming guests to the join the festivities.