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

[Aprilshack]

Disney’s Contingency Plan for Possible Recession Includes Ticket Discounts, Increased Capacity, and Reselling Annual Passes

“Another possibility was the return of selling Annual Passes, which have been halted for quite some time in both Florida and California. She noted the program would have a more “flexible” business model with changes, and did not explicitly promise that they would return at any point.”

If they could give free dining plans again with packages, that would be great!

 

[rangerxenos]

Well, fiddlesticks!! I guess I can never leave?

You can check out anytime you like, but you can never leave!

 

[HokieRaven5]

Good Morning!

 

[HokieRaven5]

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks at 2022 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

 

[rangerxenos]

Good Morning!

 

[princesscinderella]

Good Morning!

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I asked this very question and ancient astronaut theorist…. Say YES!!

 

[Naomeri]

You can check out anytime you like, but you can never leave!

Shouldn’t that happen at Disneyland, not Disney World?

I was able to switch to a different airline, so I’ll be getting out just before the airport closes

 

[HokieRaven5]

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2022

 

[HokieRaven5]

‘ Fantasmic!’ Canceled Tonight Due to Tropical Storm Nicole

Fantasmic! will not be performed tonight, November 9th, and showtimes have been removed from the My Disney Experience app and Disney World website due to expected poor weather from the approaching Tropical Storm Nicole.

 

[AvidDisReader]

Good Morning!

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Unless you have Veteran's day (Friday) off, than you are almost there. Just want to take the time to say "Thank You" to all the Veterans who have served this country.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Disney World Automatically Waiving Cancellation Fees as Tropical Storm Nicole Approaches

As Tropical Storm Nicole makes its way to the Florida peninsula, Disney World has implemented a policy whereby any customary cancellation fees will be waived by The Walt Disney Company. This policy technically falls outside of the Disney World Hurricane Policy, but Disney is looking to offer guests the most flexibility possible as the storm approaches. It’s unclear whether the cancellation fees Disney refers to include dining and special experiences. Here’s the brief statement from Disney:

Guests may reschedule their trip or cancel their stay with us; any customary cancellation fees will be waived.

The change in policy was announced to Travel Agents but does not appear on the Disney World website. Disney World has not announced any theme park closures as of publish time, but there are a number of operational impacts due to the approaching storm.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Disneyland: FULL MENUS Released for the 2022 Festival of Holidays in Disney California Adventure

 

[jade1]

You can check out anytime you like, but you can never leave!

So I called up the Captain
"Please bring me my wine"

 

[sherlockmiles]

Disneyland: FULL MENUS Released for the 2022 Festival of Holidays in Disney California Adventure

Where the WDW menus released? (sorry)

 

[mickey916]

Where the WDW menus released? (sorry)

I haven't seen them yet.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Where the WDW menus released? (sorry)

Not yet. Should be released by next Friday at the latest if they follow their latest trends on the festival menus.

 

[DisSurfer878]

Shouldn’t that happen at Disneyland, not Disney World?

I was able to switch to a different airline, so I’ll be getting out just before the airport closes

So, it's been raining here in California the last two days.

The number of people who have been sharinf that Disney here is closed "because of the storm" when really they're sharing Florida parks info is.. well it's a lot of people.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Disney’s Grand Floridian Gingerbread House is Now OPEN

 

[sherlockmiles]

I haven't seen them yet.

ok - thanks. Just making sure I hadn't missed them!!

 

[HokieRaven5]

Disney World Theme Parks to Close Due to Tropical Storm Nicole

Walt Disney World Theme Parks and Water Parks​

As of 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, we are planning to make the following operational adjustments as we continue to prioritize the safety of our Cast Members and Guests during the storm:

• Walt Disney World Resort theme parks will have a phased closure today, Nov. 9, beginning at 5 p.m. and will remain closed through tomorrow morning, Nov. 10. Resort Guests are encouraged to enjoy food and beverage options at the theme parks prior to returning to their Disney Resort hotel. Theme parks will likely not reopen at their regularly scheduled time tomorrow, Nov. 10.
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Closing today, Nov. 9, at 5 p.m. with last dining reservations at 5 p.m.
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Closing today, Nov. 9, at 6 p.m. with last dining reservations at 6 p.m.
• Magic Kingdom Park: Closing today, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. Last dining reservations for Be Our Guest, Liberty Tree Tavern, Diamond Horseshoe and Cinderella’s Royal Table will be at 6 p.m., and last dining for all other dining reservations will be at 6:30 p.m.
• EPCOT: Closing today, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. Last dining reservations for Monsieur Paul, Space 220 Restaurant, Akershus Royal Banquet Hall and Garden Grill Restaurant will be at 6 p.m., and last dining for all other dining reservations will be at 6:30 p.m.
• Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon will temporarily close tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 10. (Disney’s Blizzard Beach is currently closed.)
• Winter Summerland Miniature Golf and Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf will close early today, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. and will remain temporarily closed tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 10.

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels​

• Guests staying at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground will be required to depart by 3 p.m. today, Nov. 9. We are contacting Guests with reservations to help them find alternate accommodations.
• Guests staying at the Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort will be required to depart by today, Nov. 9, at 3 p.m. We are contacting Guests with reservations to help them find alternative accommodations.
• At this time, all other Walt Disney World Resort hotels remain open to Guests.
• Character breakfasts at Disney Resort hotels will not include characters tomorrow morning, Nov. 10, so we can accommodate more Resort Guests staying at these locations for breakfast.

Other Walt Disney World Experiences​

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser voyage scheduled to begin tomorrow, November 10 will be cancelled. We are contacting Guests with reservations.

Dining and Enchanting Extras​

Effective immediately, we will not enforce cancellation policies until further notice for dining and other experiences like Savi’s Workshop and Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. Guests with pre-paid reservations will be cancelled and refunded to the original form of payment.

Performances of Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground have been cancelled for Wednesday, November 9.

Disney Springs​

• Disney Springs will close early today, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m., with last dining reservations at 6:30 p.m. Disney Springs will remain closed through tomorrow morning, Nov. 10.
• Disney Bus transportation from Disney Springs will operate until 8 p.m. today, Nov. 9.