Early Theme Park Entry Announced

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

NOW AVAILABLE

  • – Return of the Park Hopper Option: We kicked off a new year with the exciting milestone of bringing back the Park Hopper option, with some new updates as part of our ongoing focus on health and safety. With the return of this option, guests can enjoy more Disney magic in our theme parks, including the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts happening now through Feb. 22, 2021 and the Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival springing to life beginning March 3.
  • – Special Vacation Offer: For those of you ready to start planning your next vacation, we just released a special new offer! Get two extra days added to your ticket when you buy a 4-night/3-day room and ticket package at select Disney Resort hotels for arrivals most nights Jan. 8 through Sept. 2, 2021. Also, visit DisneyWorld.com/Offers to learn more about other great offers we recently launched for visits to Walt Disney World Resort.

COMING SOON

  • – Early Theme Park Entry: We know how much guests enjoy extra park time, so coming later this year as part of our 50th anniversary celebration, Disney Resort hotel guests and guests of other select hotels will be able to enjoy more fun with 30-minute early entry to ANY theme park, EVERY day. It’ll be a great way to get a jump start on your Disney day, no matter the day! As a reminder, the Extra Magic Hours benefit was suspended when Walt Disney World Resort reopened last summer, and as we continue to manage attendance with health and safety top of mind, Extra Magic Hours will not return. The new early theme park entry benefit helps us better spread visitation across all four theme parks, while providing added flexibility by giving guests extra early park time on each day of their vacation and in the park of their choosing. Please note that guests need valid admission and a park reservation made via the Disney Park Pass system to enter a theme park.

As with every other change we’ve made in our history, we will help guests navigate through these next steps and will continue to deliver on what’s expected from a Disney experience. We remain focused on exploring new ways for guests to spend more time with their friends and families and creating memories to last a lifetime.

Epcot Announces End Date for “Illuminations”

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Epcot

Walt Disney World announced on Tuesday the date of the final showing of “Illuminations: Reflections of Earth” show that has made a 20 year run of closing Epcot each night.

Like everything associated with WDW, dates matter, and this one is no different. “Illuminations” will come to a close on September 30th later this year. The new show which will be titled “Epcot Forever” and will begin on October 1st.

Illuminations: Reflections of Earth

Epcot opened on October 1st, 1971, so they are ushering in a new nighttime spectacular to celebrate the 37th anniversary of the park’s opening.

“Illuminations” has been a fan favorite for the last 20 years. It has wowed and dazzled fans alike with its combination of pyrotechnics, fire, giant globe, laser lights, and soundtrack.

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The new “Epcot Forever” show will start its run and will feature never before seen elements. Some of the fireworks and flying kite displays have already begun their testing.

“Epcot Forever” will be showing into 2020 when the next nighttime spectacular will be unveiled. Stay tuned for any new updates. Subscribe to receive email updates of the latest news and blog posts!