This week the Disney Company dropped A LOT of news and announcements for both Disneyland and Walt Disney World so this article is going to be a little different so that we can hit the highlights of all the announcements.
Disneyland
Parkhop earlier at Disneyland
Starting Feb 4th, passholders or guests with parkhopping tickets will now be able to move between parks earlier in the day, beginning at 11 am.
Complementary downloads of ride photos
Starting February 4th, guests will now receive complimentary downloads of their ride photos throughout the day.
French Market Restaurant re-theming
Later this year, French Market will be reimagined into Tiana’s Palace-The menu at Tiana’s Palace will expand on many of the current favorites served in the location, explore seasonal flavors and, of course, offer some New Orleans classics. Tiana’s Palace is sure to be a gathering place for friends and family to enjoy great food and celebrate together, just like Tiana and her father James dreamed of.
Walt Disney World
Official Tron Opening date
The biggest announcement is that we finally have an opening date for the much anticipated Tron ride in Magic Kingdom. April 4th the new ride will welcome regular guests to take a ride on the new coaster.
Happily Ever After returning
On April 3rd, the much beloved Happily Ever After is returning to Magic Kingdom and will be adding new projections down Main Street, USA. The current Magic Kingdom nighttime show Disney Enchantment will be shown until April 2nd.
Harmonious coming to an end
The final performance of Harmonius on the World Showcase will be on April 2nd. EPCOT Forever will begin running on April 3rd until a new show is created and debuted. There are rumors that the removal of the barges will begin after the final show.
Disney Hotel guests receive complimentary self-parking
Beginning on January 10th, guests staying at Disney Resort hotels will once again receive complimentary self-parking. Guests requested it be brought back and Disney listened. Hotel guests will still receive complimentary daily standard parking at the theme parks with valid admission.
Complementary downloads of ride photos
In the next few months, guests who purchase Genie + will now receive complimentary downloads of their ride photos throughout the day.
Park reservation requirements will be relaxed for visits after 2 p.m. for Annual Passholders
AP holders no longer have to have Park Reservations before 2 to enter parks except for MK on Sat & Sun. This policy will begin in the coming months.
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