Magic Kingdom at Capacity for Annual Passholders on Disney’s 50th Anniversary

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

It’s hard to believe we will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World next year! If you’re making plans to visit Walt Disney World chances are you already know a Disney Park Pass is required for park entry at one of Disney’s four theme parks. Well, it looks like the official 50th Anniversary date, October 1, 2021, is already at capacity for Magic Kingdom when it comes to Annual Passholders.

As you’ll see in the screen shot below, October 1, 2021 shows for Annual Passholder it is unavailable. The other three parks are still currently open. Theme Park Tickets Guests and Disney Resorts Guests are still showing availability for all four parks on October 1.

Why are Annual Passholders planning to be at Magic Kingdom on October 1, 2021? It’s such an amazing thing to experience huge milestones at the most magical place on earth. Disney will likely offer special celebrations, not to mention the hopes of being able to ride the new TRON coaster currently being constructed in Tomorrowland.

We have Park Passes to Magic Kingdom on October 1, and simply can’t wait to celebrate Walt Disney World’s 50th! Park guest or regular ticket holder? Be sure to snag your park pass via the Walt Disney World website before they are gone!

Walt Disney World Increases Capacity to 35%

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

Big news just announced! Disney’s CEO, Bob Chapek, announced during Disney investor call on November 12, that Disney will increase capacity to 35%.

Previously, Disney has been running at a 25% capacity window. During an interview on October 13, Chapek said Disney would remain capped at 25% for all of their theme parks. A month later and it looks like there will be a bump in capacity. Chapek did say on the call that 6-feet social distancing guidelines from the CDC will still be followed.

BlogMickey shared the quote from Chapek as follows:

…our operators, which you know are the best in the world are becoming much more efficient and effective in operating under COVID guidelines. And we’ve been able to pretty materially increase our capacity and still stay within the guidelines that local governments are giving us, for example, 6 foot be social distancing, and this is happening across our parks across the world. In fact, Walt Disney world, which was at a 25% capacity constraint which was our industrial engineering estimates to keep 6 foot social distancing, now has been able to increase to 35% of capacity. So, almost a 50% increase in the number of guests that we can allow in, and still adhere to the local guidelines and the guidelines that are stipulated by the CDC with the 6 foot social distancing.

The announcement follows the news that Disney Parks report a net loss of $2.4 billion in fourth quarter earnings. 

First Look at Disney’s Animal Kingdom New Baby Boy Rhino

Posted on by Mathew Corn Animal Kingdom, Disney Parks

Disney announced last week that Disney’s Animal Kingdom welcomed the birth of an endangered white male rhino calf. Now, DisneyParksBlog shares photos of the cutie and a video below!

Baby Rhino born at Disney's Animal Kingdom

The video below features endearing moments as mother Kendi bonds with her playful, yet-to-be-named baby. He is curious, loves his afternoon naps and has started sparring with his mom. 

“Donald’s Dino Bash Festive Flotilla” & More At Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Posted on by Mathew Corn Animal Kingdom, Disney Parks

The holidays have officially arrived at Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Disney has released information for what to expect beginning today and throughout the holiday season at Disney’s Animal Kingdom as shared by DisneyParksBlog below.

Holiday fun returns to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, bringing unique seasonal décor and a flurry of festive flotillas with favorite Disney characters sailing down the Discovery River to a jolly holiday soundtrack.

“Donald’s Dino Bash Festive Flotilla” takes its seasonal celebration to the water, with character friends waving to everyone as they pass, and Chip ‘n’ Dale jingle through the jungle, bringing their own style of holiday flair to the river. The Discovery Island Drummers cruise along, too, entertaining guests on the shore with an energetic holiday beat. And when Santa Claus makes the trek to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, he’ll spread the joyous spirit of the season to all he sees along the way.

Walt Disney World’s Park Pass Reservation System Extended Into 2022

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

Well, Disney fans, it looks like Walt Disney World’s Park Pass Reservation System is here to stay… at least for a long while! The Walt Disney World Park Pass Reservation calendar has been updated to show it is extended into January 2022.

Previously, Park Pass reservations were available through September 2021. Now, you’ll see in the screen shot below from the Disney website, the calendar has availability through January 14, 2022.

If you’re new to the Disney Park Pass, this is the system where guests visiting Walt Disney World must make a reservation for which park they plan to visit. Certain dates fill up based on Disney’s capacity allotments.