***Official January 2025 Thread***

[Griffin11]

My wife wanted to do Ohana so we booked that for the January 20th. Ive heard mixed reviews about their breakfast but well wait and see.

Please let me know how Ohana breakfast goes for you. We'll be traveling about a week and a half after you. My kids love Stitch but have seen the same mixed reviews.

 

[MaidMarian444]

My Google search is giving mixed results. Anyone know if BBB reservations open at midnight or 6 am?

 

[AngieInOH]

My Google search is giving mixed results. Anyone know if BBB reservations open at midnight or 6 am?

For sure Midnight!

 

[GBRforWDW]

Hi all, we’re going to Disney World! lol. our family booked an offsite stay for Jan 3-8. Planning on 2-3 park days. Was also able to snag a late Topolinos breakfast on the 7th! That was my wife’s 1 adr request. Didn’t think I’d have a shot, but one came open a day or 2 after non resort guests could book it!

See you all there! . Just 7 weeks to go!

 

[ThereYouSeeHer]

Hi all, we’re going to Disney World! lol. our family booked an offsite stay for Jan 3-8. Planning on 2-3 park days. Was also able to snag a late Topolinos breakfast on the 7th! That was my wife’s 1 adr request. Didn’t think I’d have a shot, but one came open a day or 2 after non resort guests could book it!

See you all there! . Just 7 weeks to go!

Welcome! You've been added!

 

[MaidMarian444]

We just booked our dining for MLK weekend. We weren’t gunning for any of the biggies, but still had a little trouble, def looks like it will busy!

We are a party of seven, but only five of us will make it to Fantasmic, so I couldn’t decide if doing a Fantasmic dining package for the VIP seating was worth it, since all seven will be eating dinner together. We’ve never done a dining package before.

 

[FeliciaB23]

Question about MagicBands - My last trip to WDW was in November 2022. I read MB lifespan can last a few years but the photo chip might not work anymore.

If I were to buy one new MB+, and my Mom (who I am traveling with) uses her older MB from 2022, will she have any issues getting into the parks/using it as her room key/charging things to the room with it?

We are honestly not sold on the MB+ at all (and I don't love any of the current designs being offered on MDE for upcoming trips) but I don't want to miss out on ride photos/videos which is the only reason I'm considering buying one.

 

[Griffin11]

Question about MagicBands - My last trip to WDW was in November 2022. I read MB lifespan can last a few years but the photo chip might not work anymore.

If I were to buy one new MB+, and my Mom (who I am traveling with) uses her older MB from 2022, will she have any issues getting into the parks/using it as her room key/charging things to the room with it?

We are honestly not sold on the MB+ at all (and I don't love any of the current designs being offered on MDE for upcoming trips) but I don't want to miss out on ride photos/videos which is the only reason I'm considering buying one.

I don't know about the magic bands, but we just used the cards last time and had no issues getting out ride photos using MDE (you need to enable Bluetooth). Only one was missed (Frozen) and they found it really quickly after I filled out the missing photo request.

 

[disneydreamer1980]

Question about MagicBands - My last trip to WDW was in November 2022. I read MB lifespan can last a few years but the photo chip might not work anymore.

If I were to buy one new MB+, and my Mom (who I am traveling with) uses her older MB from 2022, will she have any issues getting into the parks/using it as her room key/charging things to the room with it?

We are honestly not sold on the MB+ at all (and I don't love any of the current designs being offered on MDE for upcoming trips) but I don't want to miss out on ride photos/videos which is the only reason I'm considering buying one.

She’ll have no issues with the things you listed, just with long range things like pictures. Disney still sells regular MBs also, they’re cheaper than the plusses. I accidentally bought a regular Adventureland themed one thinking it was a MB+ and it’s really cute. You can also tap your card or mb to the screen at the picture area after your ride to capture your ride pic, although that’s kind of annoying, it is an option.

 

[AngieInOH]

Could someone check if there is availability for Cinderella's Royal table on Jan 19 or 20 around 7:00 pm? I would appreciate it! I can't book until Tues. Thanks!

 

[disneydreamer1980]

Could someone check if there is availability for Cinderella's Royal table on Jan 19 or 20 around 7:00 pm? I would appreciate it! I can't book until Tues. Thanks!

As of now, there’s plenty of availability. I used a party of 4 to check

 

[MaidMarian444]

Someone just posted in a FB group that they were told by staff at YC that the Stormalong Bay closure would be happening after Marathon Weekend. Take with grain of salt!

 

[FeliciaB23]

Performers have been announced for FArts!

Patti Murin (Frozen) and John Riddle (Frozen) - January 17, 19, 20, 23, 25, 27 and 28​

Caissie Levy (Frozen) and Jelani Remy (The Lion King) - January 18, 21, 22, 24, 26, 29 and 30​

Adam Jacobs (Aladdin) and Josh Strickland (Tarzan) - January 31​

 

[peachiepie]

Just had an email from touring plans - Magic Kingdom is closing at 16:30 on Thursday 30th of Jan (I'm assuming for Cast Member Appreciation evening)

 

[Griffin11]

Just had an email from touring plans - Magic Kingdom is closing at 16:30 on Thursday 30th of Jan (I'm assuming for Cast Member Appreciation evening)

That's perfect for me, it's my first park day! I had heard the Cast Member Appreciation was expected to be on that day, but nice to have it confirmed.

 

[MaidMarian444]

That's perfect for me, it's my first park day! I had heard the Cast Member Appreciation was expected to be on that day, but nice to have it confirmed.

Jealous of everyone who gets to go that day!

 

[peachiepie]

I'm not sure whether to switch to MK that day (we have park hoppers so can go somewhere else afterwards), I'm thinking the crowds might be lower with an early closing time?

 

[zanzibar138]

Just had an email from touring plans - Magic Kingdom is closing at 16:30 on Thursday 30th of Jan (I'm assuming for Cast Member Appreciation evening)

Just saw that come through too. It's a shame it follows EEH (I struggle with early mornings following late nights!). I initially had that day slated for EPCOT, but we'll make it work for MK

 

[kellyjeanie]

Just saw that come through too. It's a shame it follows EEH (I struggle with early mornings following late nights!). I initially had that day slated for EPCOT, but we'll make it work for MK

The schedule for the 29th is out and it looks like EEH is at AK from 6-8 so you should be good!

 

[zanzibar138]

The schedule for the 29th is out and it looks like EEH is at AK from 6-8 so you should be good!

Oh, it didn't tell me there had been a change to the day before! Yesterday it said it was the normal MK EEH. I'm actually excited that we'll get EEH at AK