☀️☀️ Disney Introduces a New Lightning Lane Premier Pass!

Just wait until you see the price...

Good mouse morning. Starting to get used to Multipass?… Get ready for another curveball. Big news for Disney World guests looking to skip the lines—Disney has just announced a brand-new Lightning Lane Premier Pass! 🎟️ Meanwhile, the spooky season is still in full swing at Magic Kingdom, and the first Disney Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios is coming soon! 🎃 From line-skipping perks to holiday previews, there's always something exciting happening at the parks.

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🧚 Magical Minute: Today's Disney News

  • 🎟️ Disney introduces the new Lightning Lane Premier Pass—more ways to skip the lines! (Source: AllEars)

  • 🎃 The Halloween season is alive with festive food at Magic Kingdom - 2024 Halloween treats are here! (Source: DisneyFoodBlog)

  • 🎄 First look at Disney’s Jollywood Nights and other X-Mas holiday surprises coming to Disney World (Source: WDWNT)

🏝️ Disney’s Polynesian Resort: Island Tower Now Available for Booking (DVC Members)

Disney announces new - ‘Lightning Lane Premier Pass’

Disney has just introduced the Lightning Lane Premier Pass, a game-changer for guests wanting to skip the lines at some of the most popular attractions. This pass allows guests to bypass standby lines for unlimited access to select attractions across all four theme parks, adding even more flexibility for those looking to maximize their time.

Premier Pass will be park-specific and will have variable pricing based on the park and date chosen. For now, no Park Hopper option has been announced. Here’s what Lightning Lane Premier Passes look like per person, per day at Disney World:

  • Magic Kingdom: $329-$449 plus tax

  • Disney’s Animal Kingdom: $129-$199 plus tax

  • EPCOT: $169-$249 plus tax

  • Disney’s Hollywood Studios: $269-$349 plus tax

Would you pay-to-play and test out the new premier pass? Think it’s worth it? Learn more here.

🎃 Magic Kingdom's Halloween Treats You Can’t Miss

DOLE whip mango with Chamoy. Photo: DisneyFoodBlog

Halloween is in full swing at Magic Kingdom, and with it comes some truly spook-tacular seasonal treats! One of the top hits this year is the Candy Corn Milkshake from Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies—made with sweet vanilla ice cream and topped with candy corn and whipped cream. Over at Sleepy Hollow, guests can dig into the returning classic Pumpkin Spice Waffle Sundae. The Halloween treats don’t stop there, with special offerings spread throughout the park until October 31st. Make sure you stop by to try them before they disappear! Check out the full list of spooky treats here.

🎅🏻 Santa Claus is coming… to Animal Kingdom?

Catch Santa at the Dino Institute Holiday Party

Santa Claus is making a grand return to Walt Disney World for the 2024 holiday season, bringing festive cheer to all four parks and Disney Springs. Guests can expect exciting new meet-and-greet opportunities and magical entertainment experiences across the resort. At Magic Kingdom, Santa will appear in Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party parade and will also make surprise appearances at Disney’s Hollywood Studios as part of Disney Jollywood Nights. EPCOT will feature Santa in World Showcase as part of its Festival of the Holidays, while Animal Kingdom will introduce Santa to its Merry Menagerie of festive puppets. Read more here.

🏰 Today at Walt Disney World

Today's Park Hours

Disney World Parks

Magic Kingdom: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM*

*Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party 7:00pm - 12:00am

EPCOT: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Early Entry for resort guests starts at 8:30 AM

Hollywood Studios: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Extended Evening Hours until 11:00 PM for select resort guests

Animal Kingdom: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Early Entry for resort guests starts at 7:30 AM

Typhoon Lagoon: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Experience one of the world's largest wave pools

Blizzard Beach: Closed

Temporarily closed for refurbishment

📅 Today's Events

EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

🍽️ Savor culinary delights from around the world! 🌎

All day event at World Showcase

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

✨Features spooky parades, fireworks, and character interactions, but requires a separate ticket for entry ✨

From 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Festival of Fantasy Parade at Magic Kingdom

🎉 Join your favorite Disney characters in this spectacular parade! 🎉

Showtime: 2:00 PM on Main Street, U.S.A.

Don't miss out on the magic! Check the official Disney World app for more events and up-to-date information.

✨ Today's Disney Discounts ✨

🏝️ Florida Residents Offer

Get up to 30% off select rooms at Disney World this holiday season. Perfect for Floridians dreaming of a magical staycation!

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☀️ Disney Cruise 20% Off

Embark on a Disney cruise and save up to 20% on select dates and sailings. Set sail on a magical adventure for less!

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🇨🇦 Canadian Resident Special

Canadian residents save 25% or more on 4-day or longer Walt Disney World theme park tickets. Valid for select dates in late 2024 and 2025. Book through November 6th, 2024.

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