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Hello from Magic Kingdom!
Cinderella Castle
We’re checkin’ out Disney World’s flagship park to see what’s new in construction, merchandise, and more. Let’s get started!
The 4th of July is just around the corner, and LOTS of folks are planning to spend the holiday in Disney World it seems.
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We’ve been keeping a close eye on the availability of Disney Park Passes for the coming months and we expected Magic Kingdom and EPCOT to book up FAST on the 4th of July. With fireworks returning and holidays being a draw on their own, Independence Day is in high demand. Now, it seems availability is GONE for two Disney World parks on the 4th.
Disney World’s 50th anniversary is coming up SOON!
Spaceship Earth ©Disney
And there is LOTS of look forward to on the special day. October 1st marks the debut of an 18-month celebration, the grand opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and La Crêperie de Paris in EPCOT (as well as some new Food and Wine Festival booths!), and new costumes for Mickey and Minnie. As you can imagine, it’s going to be a popular time to visit the parks! And if you’re hoping to join the fun, we’ve got an update you should know about.
Can you believe we’re halfway through June? That means the 4th of July is just around the corner!
4th of July Treats!
If you’re thinking about visiting Disney World on July 4, 2021, you need to know a few important planning details and we have ALL the info you need to celebrate and secure your visit to the fourth in Disney style!
Thinking of heading to Disney World during June or July? Don’t already have your Park Passes or thinking about switching some around?
EPCOT
Well, now is your time to act!! Yesterday, we saw things filling up (particularly on July 1st, which is when fireworks will return to the parks), but now things have changed.
Spooky season is HERE in Disney World!
Boo Bash ©Disney
Disney World kicks off the Halloween season in August, so you get to start celebrating a little bit earlier than in most places (which we LOVE). There are yummy pumpkin treats, festive decorations, and characters in their adorable costumes! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Magic Kingdom was canceled this year, and instead, the after hours event BOO Bash has taken its place. Tickets went on sale to the public back in June, and we have an update about availability!
We haven’t seen an official fireworks show in Walt Disney World in over a YEAR!
Fireworks Testing
There were a few flares around the holidays, as well as some random fireworks testing, but not a full show! Recently we learned that fireworks will be returning to Walt Disney World on July 1st, and now we have official times for the shows! Take a look.
UPDATE: All rides have returned to their normal operations.
Heads up if you’re in Disney World right now!
Magic Kingdom
We’ve seen severe weather before in the parks, and it looks like we’ve got some more rolling in now. When storms arrive, particularly with heavy lightning, we can see rides or forms of transportation in Disney World go down temporarily. And that’s exactly what we’re seeing right now for ALL 4 Disney World theme parks. Let’s take a look!
We got some MAJOR Disney news today.
Cinderella Castle
As the parks continue with their phased reopening and safety policies are reduced, more experiences are returning. And that includes FIREWORKS! Both Happily Ever After and EPCOT Forever are returning to Disney World on July 1st — and as you can imagine, it’s gonna be a prettyyyy popular day to visit. So we’re bringing you a quick Park Pass reservation update!
Except for a few flares and fireworks around the holidays, and some sporadic fireworks testing, we haven’t really seen a full fireworks show inside of a Disney World theme park for over a YEAR.
Oh, How We Miss This
But, that is ALL ABOUT TO CHANGE! Fireworks will be returning to Disney World soon and we are EXPLODING (see what we did there?) with excitement!
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