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

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2023 Voyages for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Open September 1st to General Public

Guests looking to book a Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser voyage in 2023 can do so beginning September 1, 2022, according to the Disney World website. Select guests were able to book yesterday.

While September 1st is the officially announced date, Brooke Geiger McDonald is reporting that guests may have success booking 2023 dates as early as today.

Available Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser voyage dates through Sept 30, 2023 have now been posted online. Voyages with departures between Jan 1 and Sept 30, 2023 officially open for general booking Sept 1, 2022, but general bookings are already being accepted by phone today.

 

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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Nearly Sold Out for Entire Month of September

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party dates continue to sell out at an impressive pace, with two more September dates sold out this morning. Since we last checked in, the following dates have sold out:

• September 11
• September 23

 

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Early Booking Dates Released for 2023 Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Voyages (Passholder, DVC, etc)

Following the announcement that general public bookings for 2023 Galactic Starcruiser voyage dates will open on September 1st, Disney has released more information about early booking dates for select groups. Here’s a breakdown:

• Aug. 25: Club 33 and Golden Oak
• Aug. 26: Invited Star Wars affinity groups
• Aug. 30: Disney Vacation Club Members
• Aug. 31: Annual Passholders
• Sept. 1: Open to the general public

While that is the official cadence for on-sale dates, there have been reports of general public guests being able to book 2023 dates today.

 

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DLP News:​

Eurostar Indefinitely Suspending Disneyland Paris Train Service in 2023​

Eurostar will indefinitely suspend their direct Disneyland Paris train service from London St. Pancras International to Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy after June 5, 2023, Salon Mickey reports.

 

[Cynner]

From various reports I’ve read, it might depend on the resort (the very near park resorts like CR are more restrictive especially near park opening time) and the guard. IOW, YMMV!

On the major holidays they have directed Uber drivers to the transportation center for the resorts around MK. Specifically if you don’t have resort or dinner reservations.

 

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A late October reopening for Disney's Blizzard Beach water park is looking increasingly likely​

The latest Walt Disney World operating calendar only lists Typhoon Lagoon hours through October 29 2022, with hours for all other parks released through November 5.

A reopening of Blizzard Beach on October 30 would likely see Typhoon Lagoon then close for its annual refurbishment.
Disney has yet to announce a date for Blizzard Beach reopening or a closure of Typhoon Lagoon for refurbishment.

 

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Disneyland News:


Mobile Cast Compliment Feature Debuts in Disneyland App

 

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EPCOT Continues to Update & Remove Main Entrance, Monorail Station Signage

 

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Early Booking Dates Released for 2023 Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Voyages (Passholder, DVC, etc)

Following the announcement that general public bookings for 2023 Galactic Starcruiser voyage dates will open on September 1st, Disney has released more information about early booking dates for select groups. Here’s a breakdown:

• Aug. 25: Club 33 and Golden Oak
• Aug. 26: Invited Star Wars affinity groups
• Aug. 30: Disney Vacation Club Members
• Aug. 31: Annual Passholders
• Sept. 1: Open to the general public

While that is the official cadence for on-sale dates, there have been reports of general public guests being able to book 2023 dates today.

Just a confirmation on the reports - I booked the Starcruiser today for June 2023 and am NOT Club 33 nor Golden Oak

I called and it seemed like a normal (I suppose) booking and they didn’t ask for any sort of affiliate group verification. It’s a long process (a 40 minute call and then a 30 minute call later since I ran out of time the first go) to get all the detail, prices for different dates, booking, and dining. But I am thrilled!!

 

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Bonus Reservations Return for Annual Passholders This Weekend at Disney World

Following adjustments made to the Disney Park Pass reservation system, Bonus Reservations are back on the schedule, starting with this weekend at Disney World.

According to the Disney Park Pass calendar, Annual Passholders will be able to make a Bonus Reservation at the following theme parks:

• Saturday, August 27th: Disney’s Animal Kingdom
• Sunday, August 28th: EPCOT

As a reminder, Bonus Reservations do not count against the allotment for your Annual Pass type. Instead, they are a “free” park reservation meant to drive traffic to theme parks that have extra capacity to fill. Bonus Reservations are one of the levers that Disney executives recently discussed when talking about the Park Pass system and attendance.

 

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Disney Skyliner closing for annual refurbishment in early 2023​

Disney Skyliner at Walt Disney World will be closing for a brief annual refurbishment in early 2023.


The gondola transportation system will be closed January 22 through January 29 2023. Bus service will be available at the resorts served by Disney Skyliner.

Disney Skyliner closed for a similar amount of time in early 2022, and reopened a few days ahead of schedule.

 

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I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

 

[flipflopmom]

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

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Go have a few to celebrate those new points being loaded!

 

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Disney Skyliner closing for annual refurbishment in early 2023​

Disney Skyliner at Walt Disney World will be closing for a brief annual refurbishment in early 2023.


The gondola transportation system will be closed January 22 through January 29 2023. Bus service will be available at the resorts served by Disney Skyliner.

Disney Skyliner closed for a similar amount of time in early 2022, and reopened a few days ahead of schedule.

still super salty about this lol. i'll be staying at boardwalk Jan 22-27 and was like "i'll finally get to ride the skyliner" since i'm gonna try for breakfast at Topolino's. guess i'm gonna just uber there instead

 

[melking23]

still super salty about this lol. i'll be staying at boardwalk Jan 22-27 and was like "i'll finally get to ride the skyliner" since i'm gonna try for breakfast at Topolino's. guess i'm gonna just uber there instead

The Skyliner opened the day after I left on my last visit. I’m excited to finally get to ride it in 8 days! Now I’m just praying that the weather is on our side.

 

[Brocktoon]

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

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There needs to be some love for us beer drinkers or we tend to get cranky for our weekend plans ...

 

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Disneyland News:


Mobile Cast Compliment Feature Debuts in Disneyland App

Works wonderfully! Just left compliments for 2 great DL CMs we encountered earlier this week!

 

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PeopleMover Receives New Entrance Signs as Magic Kingdom Tomorrowland Makeover Continues, Nerdy WED Imagineering Reference Added​

The Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at Magic Kingdom has received new signage as the land’s makeover slowly progresses.

 

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Largest Disney World Union Completes First Round of Bargaining, Negotiations Over Wage to Begin Next Week

The Service Trades Council Union, which is a collective of multiple unions representing 41,000 Cast Members, completed two days of bargaining as they negotiate a new contract with Walt Disney World. The initial round of talks comprised of topics such as voting rights, transfers, sick leave, day-of extensions, and recall rights among other things. A second round of talks is scheduled for next week and proposals cover wages, healthcare, retirement, and other items.

The current contract expires on October 1, 2022.

 

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Disneyland News:

The Silhouette Studio Has Finally REOPENED in Disneyland​

From today, August 26th, until September 1st, the studio will be open from noon to 8PM. On September 2nd, the hours will change to 8AM to park close on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Mondays through Thursdays, the studio will continue to be open from noon to 8PM.