Disney News, Discussion & an Element of Fun - 2022 Edition

[indylaw99]

Price Increase for Disney PhotoPass ‘Capture Your Moment’

Along with price increases at Savi’s Workshop and Droid Depot, the price of the Disney PhotoPass Capture Your Moment private photo session experience has increased as well. Previously priced at $79, the price of the Disney PhotoPass Capture Your Moment experience has increased to $99.

Wow! When I bought it in June of 2021, it was $50. That means it has now doubled in 16 months.

 

[BrianL]

NEW at Disneyland: WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure Lightning Lane is now part of Genie+.

The attraction was previously an Individual Lightning Lane that had to be purchased a la carte – but it will be included in Genie+ effective Oct. 11.

Scott Gustin Twitter

Well, at least that's a good thing.

 

[mrsap]

Walking into Disney World like…

 

[snikki]

I’m so glad I added G+ to our tickets for next month. Had a feeling this was coming.

 

[Smugpugmug]

It’s in place for Walt Disney World as well:

NEW: Genie+ prices will now *vary by date* at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. WDW: G+ price now varies by date (was $15+ tax). Example: In Oct., G+ will range $15-$22.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1579819131591090178

This is what I expected to happen with Disney no longer allowing Genie+ to be added onto day tickets but this being announced alongside everything else....it really is Feed the Mouse More Day LOL

 

[mrsap]

BREAKING: Individual Lightning Lane Access Prices Will Increase Based on Date​

After the announcement that Disney Genie+ pricing is moving to a varied, date-based system, we now know that Individual Lightning Lane access will also follow the new pricing structure.

Minimum prices remain the same, but select attractions will see increases in price on Lightning Lane access. For example, Rise of the Resistance may now cost between $15-$22 per person for Lightning Lane.

Disney has specified that these prices are for October, and are “subject to change beyond that.”

 

[MidnightMeeko]

Guess they need the extra cash to fix all the concrete and plaster work falling down

 

[Smugpugmug]

Guess they need the extra cash to fix all the concrete and plaster work falling down

Along with some rides having animatronics + effects that don't work and haven't worked for years (looking at you Indiana Jones).

 

[BrianL]

BREAKING: Individual Lightning Lane Access Prices Will Increase Based on Date​

After the announcement that Disney Genie+ pricing is moving to a varied, date-based system, we now know that Individual Lightning Lane access will also follow the new pricing structure.

Minimum prices remain the same, but select attractions will see increases in price on Lightning Lane access. For example, Rise of the Resistance may now cost between $15-$22 per person for Lightning Lane.

Disney has specified that these prices are for October, and are “subject to change beyond that.”

I thought ILL already did that.

Also, thinking about it, with the G+ price increase, I am not so sure moving things off of ILL is so great. On my recent trip, we didn't use G+ at all, but did buy one ILL each day. Now, that would actually cost us MORE - of course we'd get more rides as part of G+ but if that's not really needed for most other rides.... I can see it being a give and take I suppose. I am sort of morally opposed to ILL in general, but, well, I did it for Rise and Guardians and have lost the right to complain.

 

[jpeterson]

Wow! When I bought it in June of 2021, it was $50. That means it has now doubled in 16 months.

We did it in June of 2021 as well and it was a steal at $50!

 

[mrsap]

Disneyland News:​

BREAKING: Ticket Prices Increased for Disneyland Resort​

1-Day Ticket​

The prices vary based on the date, but have increased by an average of $10 per ticket. The lowest price available is still $104, but select dates that were previously $104 have been raised to $114. Prices range from $104 to $179.

1-Park Multi-day Tickets​

2-day, 1-park tickets have increased from $255 to $285.

3-day, 1-park tickets have increased from $330 to $360.

4-day, 1-park tickets have increased from $360 to $395.

5-day, 1-park tickets have increased from $380 to $415.

Park Hopper Tickets​

1-day Park Hopper tickets are priced based on date. While Park Hopper tickets used to be $164-$224, the prices have increased to $179-$244.
2-day Park Hopper tickets have increased from $315 to $345.

3-day Park Hopper tickets have increased from $390 to $420.

4-day Park Hopper tickets have increased from $420 to $455.

5-day Park Hopper tickets have increased from $440 to $475.

 

[Ismo]

Wow...so many fun announcements for the parks today. Gotta love how they drop a bunch of price increases all at once. I was really enjoying my Magic Key Genie+ discount too, but with the increase, it will at a minimum cost as much as it did before.

 

[MidnightMeeko]

Drum roll on the increase of WDW prices ..

 

[Just654]

Drum roll on the increase of WDW prices ..

Yep, I just forced my whole group to buy our tickets now for Jan.

 

[mrsap]

What’s Cooking: Delightful New Dishes From Resorts at Walt Disney World​

 

[mrsap]

I know I posted this already, but has additional detail… ​

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Kona Cafe Reopening November 1st at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort With Enhanced Table-Service Experience​

Kona Cafe at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is currently unavailable due to refurbishment. We will reopen on November 1, 2022 with an enhanced table-service experience. In the meantime, we invite you to use Mobile Order service through the My Disney Experience app to order select breakfast, lunch and dinner offerings from Kona Cafe To Go, which can be picked up next to Kona Island.

 

[bbeagle]

Drum roll on the increase of WDW prices ..

 

[Smugpugmug]

I know I posted this already, but has additional detail… ​

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Kona Cafe Reopening November 1st at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort With Enhanced Table-Service Experience​

Disney World has announced that Kona Cafe will reopen on November 1, 2022 following a refurbishment that began on August 15, 2022. Here’s the announcement:

I hope "enhanced table service experience" doesn't mean a prix fixe meal..........

 

[mickey916]

I hope "enhanced table service experience" doesn't mean a prix fixe meal..........

That phrase has me a little nervous too....it either means that or "enhanced" prices.

 

[mrsap]

Alcoholic drink prices rise at Walt Disney World​

Most single-glass alcoholic beverages have seen a $1 price increase, with bottles of wine up by $4 to $5.

Taking the Liberty Tree Tavern as an example:

• Federalist Cabernet bottle - now $53, previously $49
• Liberty Sangria - now $12, previously $11
• Mimosa - now $14, previously $13

Disney recently expanded the alcoholic beverage offerings at Magic Kingdom, introducing a variety of cocktails at Liberty Tree Tavern and Jungle Cruise Skipper Canteen.