Annual Walt Disney World Ticket Increases Expected to Go Into Effect This Sunday

It's that time of year again and is expected that Walt Disney World ticket prices for both regular guests and Annual PassHolders will go into effect this Sunday, February 11. Here is what is rumored to be the changes for this coming year:

Magic Kingdom Single Day Tickets:

• Value: From $107 to $109; $2 increase
• Regular: From $115 to $119; $4 increase
• Peak: From $124 to $129: $5 increase

Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom Single Day Tickets:

• Value: From $99 to $102; $3 increase
• Regular: From $107 to $114; $7 increase
• Peak: From $119 to $122; $3 increase

Park Hopper Option for Single Day Tickets:

• Value: From $162 to $164; $2 increase
• Regular: From $170 to $174; $4 increase
• Peak: From $174 to $184; $10 increase

Multi-Day Park Tickets:

• 2-Day - From $199 to $209; $10 increase
• 3-Day - From $289 to $325; $36 increase
• 4-Day - From $350 to $400; $50 increase
• 5-Day - From $370 to $415; $45 increase

Annual Passholders:

Disney Silver Pass - New: $419 to $439, a $20 increase. Renewal: $356 to $373, a $17 increase

Disney Gold Pass - New: $559 to $589, a $30 increase. Renewal: $475 to $500, a $25 increase

Disney Platinum Pass - New Florida Resident - $679 to $729, $50 increase. Renewal: $653 to $704,  a $51 increase. Non-Resident New: $779 to $849, a $70 increase. Renewal: $662 to $721, a $59 increase.

Disney Platinum Plus Pass - New Florida Resident: $769 to $829, a $60 increase. Renewal: $653 to $704, a $51 increase. Non-Resident New: $869 to $949, a $80 increase. Renewal: $738 to $806, a $68 increase. 

These new prices do not include tax. As in recent year's the old prices are in effect until they officially increase which is expected to go into effect this Sunday, February 11. 

Source: WDW News Today

Walt Disney World Lifts August Blockouts for Annual Passholders; New Names for Mission: Space Missions

Walt Disney World Lifts Some August Blockouts for Annual Passholders:

In less than 3 weeks, we will be saying goodbye to The Great Movie Ride at Disney's Hollywood Studios and Ellen's Energy Adventure at Epcot to make way for new attractions. Since the announcement was made at the D23 Expo just a few weeks ago, many Annual Passholders who have been blocked out for the Summer were worried they may not get one last to chance to ride the two attractions before they close.

That was changed today, as Passholders got notification that Walt Disney World would be lifting the blockout dates early.

Now guests with Silver and Weekday Select Annual Passes will be able to start visiting Walt Disney World beginning August 1. This will give them almost two weeks to enjoy these two attractions one last time.

Source: The Laughing Place

New Mission: Space Missions Will Get New Names:

When Mission: Space returns in just a few weeks guests riding the attraction will no longer be choosing between the Green Mission and the Orange Mission. The two missions will have new names when the attraction opens. 

The classic Orange Mission will now be called "Mission: Space - Mars." The new kid-friendly mission that was the Green Mission will now be called, "Mission: Space - Earth." The new names reflect where each of the missions go on their destinations. 

Source: WDW News Today

New MagicBand 2 Designs Exclusive to Pandora: The World of Avatar

Today, the Disney Parks Blog showed of 3 exclusive new MagicBand 2 designs that will debut when Pandora: The World of Avatar opens this Saturday. Check them out below:

The purple limited-edition graphic band with scenes from nighttime in Pandora (pictured above), features the artwork of Dylan Cole, co-production designer for the upcoming “Avatar” motion picture sequels. The band retails for $32.99.

For Avatar fans looking to coordinate their MagicBand with other cool Na’vi merchandise, check out the blue graphic band representing the Na’vi pattern. This band retails for $22.99 and will make any Avatar feel like a Na’vi.

For Annual Passholders, for the first time ever a Passholder exclusive will be available in a limited edition teal graphic band featuring the phrase “I traveled to Pandora on May 27, 2017.” This band, available opening day, retails at $32.99.

All three exclusive MagicBand 2 designs will be available at Windtraders on Pandora: The World of Avatar. The new world will debut in just 2 days at Disney's Animal Kingdom.

Source: Disney Parks Blog