Big Disney News

I was planning to take a holiday hiatus but when I learned this big Disney news I had to let you know since some of you will be going to Disney during the holidays or in early 2023.

Disney celebrated 50 years of “Being the Happiest Place on Earth” in 2022. But things are changing at Disney and here’s what you need to know:

Prices are going UP and tickets will be park specific (not interchangeable) because of these new prices.

• Magic Kingdom will be $124-$189.

• Epcot will be $114-$179.

• Hollywood Studios will be $124-$179.

• Animal Kingdom will stay the same at $109-$159.

• Disneyland will be $104-$199, plus $65 to visit Disney California Adventure Park on the same day.

• Genie+ (line skipping service for certain attractions) will be $29pp (was $22pp). Lightening Lane service will also increase in cost.

Annual Pass prices will also increase:

• Disney Pixie Dust Pass=$399

• Disney Pirate Pass=$749

• Disney Sorcerer Pass=$969

• Disney Incredi-Pass=$1,399

Note: Discounts will be offered for current pass holder renewals.

Say goodbye to:

• FREE FAST PASS

• FREE MAGIC BANDS FOR RESORT GUESTS

• FREE BUS SERVICE FROM AIRPORT TO DISNEY PROPERTIES

Say hello to:

• Great Movie Escape at Universal Orlando Resort (an interactive escape room experience that features two rooms and is inspired by “Jurassic World” and “Back to the Future.”

• Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval is a huge event held from February through April with special cuisine, concerts, parades, and more (included with cost of regular admission ticket to Universal Studios).

• Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Returns on selected nights November 8-December 22, 2022. Tickets range from $149-$199 per person.

• Blizzard Beach features a new “Frozen” theme

• Guardians Of The Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is a new and exciting ride

• Disney Character Meet and Greets are back, including hugs and autographs. And Disney character dining is back too!

• Live Entertainment Returns, including the twice daily Festival of Fantasy parade.

• Character cavalcades featuring Mickey and friends (and introducing Mirabel from Encanto) will take place at scheduled intervals throughout each day. These cavalcades are best seen at the hub around Cinderella Castle.

• There are new fireworks shows at Magic Kingdom and Epcot, but you can view these spectaculars without a park ticket.

I’m going to be following up this post with another one soon because there is so much Disney news to share. Also, I will be revealing ways to save BIG $$$ on Disney vacations.

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