BREAKING: WDW Further Tiers Magic Kingdom Party Ticket Prices; Full Pricing Breakdown; Go On Sale Tomorrow

All tickets go on sale tomorrow, 5/5/16:

MICKEY’S NOT-SO-SCARY HALLOWEEN PARTY 2016

  • September 2, 8, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 29, 30
  • October 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 23, 25, 27, 28, 30, 31

September 2, 8, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 25 – $72.00 plus tax age 10+, $67.00 plus tax age 3-9 in advance, $79.00/$74 same-day

September 29, 30 – $79.00 plus tax age 10+, $74.00 plus tax age 3-9 in advance, $88/$83.00 same-day

October 2, 6 – $86.00 plus tax age 10+, $81.00 plus tax age 3-9 in advance, $95.00/$90 same-day

October 4, 10, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27 – $91.00 plus tax age 10+, $86.00 plus tax age 3-9 in advance, $95.00/$90 same-day

September 23 – $85.00 plus tax age 10+, $80.00 plus tax age 3-9

October 7, 14, 21, 28, 30 – $95.00 plus tax age 10+, $90.00 plus tax age 3-9

October 31– $105.00 plus tax age 10+, $100.00 plus tax age 3-9

Passholder Rates available 9/2, 8, 11, 13, 16, 18, 23, 25, 29, 30; 10/2, 6 – Rates are $67-80 (depends on night) plus tax. Disney Vacation Club members also have discounts on additional nights (including all dates APs already get) 10/4, 10, 11, 13, 16, 18, & 20 ranging between $62-83.

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MICKEY’S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS PARTY 2016

  • November 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 18, 27, 29
  • December 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15, 16, 18, 22

November 10, 13 – $86.00 plus tax age 10+, $81.00 plus tax age 3-9 in advance, $91.00/$86 same-day

November 18, 27, 29, December 2, 4, 6, 8, 11, 13 – $92.00 plus tax age 10+, $87.00 plus tax age 3-9 in advance, $96/$91.00 same-day

November 7, 8, 11, 15, December 1 – $91.00 plus tax age 10+, $86.00 plus tax age 3-9

December 9, 15 – $96.00 plus tax age 10+, $91.00 plus tax age 3-9

December 16, 18, 22 – $99.00 plus tax age 10+, $94.00 plus tax age 3-9

Passholder Rates available 11/7, 8, 11, 15; 12/1, 11, & 13 – Rates are $74-$84 plus tax depending on night. DVC members also have discounts on additional nights (including all dates APs are entitled to) 11/10, 13, 18, 27, 29, & 12/6 ranging between $74-89 plus tax.

Happy HalloWishes Premium Package Being Offered for 2016 Halloween Parties at Magic Kingdom

Disney is offering a special add-on dessert party at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in 2016.

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On select evenings from Friday, September 2 through Monday, October 31, you can enjoy Mickey’s “Boo-To-You” Halloween Parade from a special reserved Main Street, U.S.A. location. This is followed by a private dessert party with views of the Happy HalloWishes fireworks bursting above Cinderella Castle.

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At a table draped in black tablecloth with a flickering jack-o’-lantern, dine on Halloween-themed cupcakes and desserts prepared that same day by the pastry chef, with a bountiful buffet of sweet treats like chocolate-dipped strawberries, chocolate mousse, ice cream, cheeses and fresh, seasonal fruits. There is also sparkling cider, signature lemonades, specialty Halloween drinks, hot chocolate, coffee or tea.

The Happy HalloWishes Dessert Premium Package costs $69 for adults or $39 for children (ages 3 to 9), plus tax. A separate Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party ticket is also required and is not included in the price of the package.

The package will be available on the following dates:

September 2, 8, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 29 and 30
October 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 23, 25, 27, 28, 30 and 31
Call (407) 939-3463 to reserve your premium package or book online.

Long-Running “Celebrate the Season” Holiday Show at Magic Kingdom Retired, New Show Coming

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“Celebrate the Season” has been entertaining guests for as long as I can remember at Walt Disney World. The show actually began at Top of the World at the Contemporary before moving to the Magic Kingdom for the Christmas season in the early 1990’s. Disney today announced the retirement of the show and a brand new show debuting at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2016:

Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration

Feel holiday magic come alive in a jubilant new stage show that fills the air with music, laughter and shimmering snowflakes!

It’s just days before Christmas and all through this house, excitement is stirring thanks to Mickey Mouse.

Mickey is thrilled that the holidays are here, and he knows the only way to make this season more special, is to share it with friends. So he’s throwing a Most Merriest Celebration and inviting lots of Disney pals—and you—to join the festive fun!

Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy and Pluto are dropping by dressed in their Christmas best. Peter Pan is flying in from Never Land, Alice and the White Rabbit are hurrying over from Wonderland and Woody and Jessie from Toy Storyare galloping in for this holiday ho ho hoedown. Plus, Snow White and Dopey, Pinocchio, Jiminy Cricket and many more surprise guests will be stopping by.

This joyous performance is the perfect yuletide treat to share with your family. You’ll hear favorite Characters ring and sing in the holidays with carols old and new—more than a dozen delightful songs in all! You’ll witness the splendor of Cinderella Castle—aglow with enchanting and ever-changing holiday illuminations. And you’ll feel the warmth and wonder of the season as this unforgettable performance is Christmas-wrapped up in one sensational, snowy, show-stopping finale.

Here’s a video from the final season of “Celebrate the Season” for you to enjoy:

Hong Kong Disneyland to Add New Star Wars Attractions This Summer

Hong Kong Disneyland celebrated Star Wars Day yesterday by announcing that the Star Wars Universe would be coming to its park starting June 11th.

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The popular “Hyperspace Mountain”, a re-imagining of Space Mountain, will make the way to Hong Kong( among other offerings) starting this June. Guests can also flex their lightsaber skills while facing off against villains such as Darth Vader, the Seventh Sister and Kylo Ren in the new Jedi Training: Trials Of The Temple.

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Last but not least, you can also join the Resistance and meet Chewbacca in a hidden base that’s being called “Star Wars: Command Post”.

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To complete the experience, there will also be Star Wars-themed food and merchandise available.

If  you wish the experience to follow you back to your room, the Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel and Disney’s Hollywood Hotel will also be offering Star Wars-themed room decoration packages, which include an exclusive Star Wars door sticker, slippers, bed runner and a themed chocolate and cookies set.

While some of the offering may not stay, many of these additions may become permanent fixtures of the park. Rumor has it that Hyperspace Mountain may remain until a Star Wars attraction is built for the park, since it does not already have one.

PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios 5/6/16 (Star Wars Land, Toy Story, May the 4th, ETC.)

Myself and reporter Dirk Wallen both visited Disney’s Hollywood Studios this week and have a ton of newsworthy photos to share with you from the park, so let’s take a look:

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May the 4th and Revenge of the 5th merchandise available in the park

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LE 750 MagicBands on sale

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Tarps have now gone up on the old speaker towers… this new fireworks show seems to also be behind schedule…

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A green army man awaits Toy Story Land

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No visible progress from here

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Sweet Spells has some great looking new whoopie pies!

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The entire line of Star Wars attraction poster merchandise is finally available

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No visible progress on the Tower of Terror bar since they cleaned this desk out

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The braille map reverted to the old map for some reason…

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The big Star Tours poster outside fo the attraction has been removed for some reason

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Look, King Kong on a screen!!!

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From Tower of Terror, you can see that the Earfful Tower has been removed

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New Rock ‘N’ Rollercoaster pins

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Plenty of Alice Through the Looking Glass merchandise available

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Streetmosphere out and about

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Star Wars: Path of the Jedi was altered to include new clips from The Force Awakens finally, it’s a nice update

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Work continues on the new projection towers for the Star Wars fireworks show

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One Man’s Dream returned to normal for a few days, but now is previewing Alice Through The Looking Glass

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Dead end…

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No visible changes inside of the Toy Story Midway Mania queue even though the third track opens May 27th

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There is a pre-show video now with instructions for faster loading

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Pastires have signage again at Writer’s Stop as the lounge concept continues to flounder

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Nothing to see here, move along…

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Red Carpet Dreams with Mickey and Minnie will open on Sunday as their new meet and greet home

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But the building did get a nice, new coat of paint

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New stroller parking signs nearby

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New Tigger mittens for sale

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Also Cheshire Cat

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New Oswalnd and Ortensia 2-pin set for sale

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PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Mickey and Minnie Mouse Meet & Greet Opens at Hollywood Studios

Guests visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios will now find a new indoor home for both Mickey and Minnie Mouse as of Sunday. The new experience is titled “Mickey and Minnie starring in Red Carpet Dreams”.

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The meet and greet is located inside what was the audition space for the American Idol Experience

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The queue is in a pleasant covered area where 1930’s Hollywood-style instrumental music plays

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Guests then pass through a marquee and posters for both experiences

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Guests can meet Minnie dressed as a Golden Age of Hollywood starlet

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Between the two meet and greets is a gorgeous hallway covered in marble accents and filled with some amazing spoof posters

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A lot of really awesome park references to found throughout

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Guests then arrive at the Sorcerer Mickey Mouse meet and greet, now moved from it’s home on the other side of the park

Overall, this is a really nice set-up for both meet and greets and a welcome addition to the park. It’s nice to see both characters in a permanent home after a period of uncertainty and in a home so fitting of the theme of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Be sure to check this out next time you visit the park.

PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios 5/10/16 (New Attraction Merchandise, Star Wars Land, Whoopie Pies, ETC.)

I visited Disney’s Hollywood Studios over the weekend and found quite a bit had changed in just a week’s time, so let’s see what’s new and exciting around the park:

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The projection towers for Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular are being painted

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Wait times for the Olaf meet and greet have gotten much shorter over the course of the week

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The Star Tours poster is still missing

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Waits for Red Carpet Dreams were reasonable for the opening day

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The Alice Through the Looking Glass preview has opened in One Man’s Dream

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It looks like this the third track for Toy Story Midway Mania will temporarily queue and exit out by the construction walls for Toy Story Land

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The Sorcerer Mickey meet and greet near PIXAR Place closed since Mickey has a new home

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Slowly but surely pieces of equipment and such are vanishing from the New York Street facades

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Some new merchandise spotted at Tower of Terror

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There is a ton of new merchandise available at Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster

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Sweet Spells is now serving Whoopie Pies…

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I had to try the Maple Bacon and Cookies and Cream

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The Maple Bacon was delicious, unique flavor

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Cookies and Cream was fairly normal, just tasted like a cake-y Oreo

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New Boba Fett retail MagicBand

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Mickey and Minnie patriotic plush now on sale

STK Orlando Opening Date Announced, Reservations Now Open!

STK Orlando will open May 25, 2016 and guests can now make reservations to eat at the latest addition to Disney Springs.

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The new STK will be located within the waterfront setting of The Landing at Disney Springs. STK’s unique ambiance blends the elements of a modern steakhouse with a sleek lounge, including a DJ, emphasizing a social, fun environment. At approximately 14,000 square feet, the Orlando outpost will be one of the largest STK locations. STK Orlando will have two dining floors—including a main level and the only rooftop dining venue in Disney Springs.

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Reservations can only be made via phone currently at 407-917-7440, but eventually also through their website at STKhouse.com.

 

PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 5/10/16 (Imageworks Returns, Frozen Ever After, Shanghai Exhibit, ETC.)

I took a trip to Epcot to see what’s new around the park earlier this week, and here’s what I found in my latest photo report:

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A preview of Shanghai Disneyland is coming to the China pavilion, so the gallery is currently closed

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The Trading Post in Canada recently added an indoor bar

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It’s been a long time since we looked at merchandise around World Showcase, so we’ll catch up a bit in this photo report

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As work continues on the new DVC lounge in the old ImageWorks, we can now see the old elevator shaft is lit again

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Painting continues inside

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When I was a kid we had something similar called Colorforms, didn’t realize a new version as being sold at the parks

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There are walls up downstairs at ImageWorks as well, we assume for a DVC lounge check-in area

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Some new Star Wars merchandise at MouseGear

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In addition to the phone case, there’s a Chewbacca tablet case as well

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Alice Through the Looking Glass merchandise

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An R2-D2 onesie…

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Two new signs on sale at the Art of Disney

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Work continues on Anna and Elsa’s meet and greet home, the Royal Sommerhus

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The Norway cultural exhibit is closed until May 27th

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Work on Frozen Ever After continues

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No signs of progress as the exit

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Moving to Germany

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Italy

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The American Adventure

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France

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