Disney Will Start Charging for Overnight Parking at Resorts; Incredible Summer Will Light Up Typhoon Lagoon

Disney Will Start Charging for Overnight Parking at Resorts:

After years of rumors, Walt Disney World guests will now have to pay overnight parking fees when staying at resorts. This will begin for reservations made after March 21, 2018. Guests who have made prior reservations to March 21 will not have to pay the parking fees. 

Fees will depend on what kind of resort the guest is staying either Value, Moderate, or Deluxe:

Value: $13/night

Moderate $19/night

Deluxe: $24/night, additionally Deluxe resort guests can pay $33/night to use valet parking.

Complimentary self-parking will remain for the following:

• Guests with disabilities
• Cast Members staying as guests
• Guests traveling as part of a group or convention
• Guests staying at campsites at Fort Wilderness.
• Guests who wish to dine, shop, enjoy activities, or visit a resort for the day

Guests who are Disney Vacation Club members will not be charged standard parking fees if they are staying Deluxe DVC Villas regardless of whether they used vacation club points or another form of payment. 

Source: WDW Info

Incredible Summer Will Light Up Typhoon Lagoon with Disney H2O Glow Nights:

As part of Walt Disney World's 'Incredible Summer', our favorite Pixar pals from 'Toy Story' will light up the night and summer at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon with the new event H20 Glow Nights. 

Our 'Toy Story' pals will throw glow parties inspired by the Toy Story toons short 'Partysaurus Rex."

On select summer nights starting June 21, special lighting effects will transform the water park like never before as Buzz, Woody and Jessie will throw a Beach Party inspired by their friend, “Partysaurus” Rex. Guests will join the fun, dance on the beach, play party games, and meet up with Buzz, Woody and Jessie, plus, all attractions will be open for guest enjoyment.

Disney H20 Glow Nights will take place only at Typhoon Lagoon on Thursdays and Saturdays from June 21-August 11, from 8-11 p.m.

Disney H20 Glow Nights will be separate ticketed event and the party is not included in daytime admission. Tickets will go on sale March 19 and cost $55 for adults and $50 for children ages 3-9 (plus tax). For more information and to purchase tickets, guests can call (407) 939-1872.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

Is This The Opening Date for TRON Lightcycle?; Walt Disney World's 'Incredible Summer at All 4 Parks

Is This The Opening Date for TRON Lightcycle Power Run?

According to recent permit filings, an opening date just may have been revealed for Magic Kingdom's newest coaster in the TRON Lightcycle Power Run. Announced last July at the D23 Expo, the coaster is expected to be done just in time for the park's 50th Anniversary. With this new permit filing that just may be true as filings show that work is expected to be done barring delays will be completed by August 16, 2021.

Work on TRON Lightcycle Power Run is expected to begin this coming week in Tomorrowland on February 6. You can see the attraction which is the same as was built in Shanghai Disneyland ,although it is rumored the one Magic Kingdom is expected to be longer, and its complete run-through below:

Are you as excited as I am for the TRON Lightcycle Power Run coaster coming to the Magic Kingdom? 2021 can't come soon enough.

Walt Disney World's 'Incredible Summer' at All 4 Parks:

We are just a few months away from Summer kicking off at Walt Disney World. Yesterday, several new experiences were announce for the 'Incredible Summer' kicking off at all four parks and Disney Springs. Check out what was announced below:

Magic Kingdom:

The Incredibles will be taking over Tomorrowland for an incredible dance party. Guests can party with Mr. Incredible, Elastigirl, and Frozone from Disney•Pixar’s “The Incredibles” and the soon-to-be blockbuster “Incredibles 2.” Edna Mode, the greatest superhero costume designer, will also make her debut appearance. Each evening, guests can enjoy a “SUPER” dance party on the Rocket Tower Stage. [NOTE: Disney•Pixar’s “Incredibles 2” opens in theaters June 15, 2018.]

Epcot:

Guardians of the Galaxy featuring Star-Lord and Gamora and be joined by an alien band will be taking the stage this Summer at Epcot. The party will feature hits from Awesome Mixtapes 1 and 2 – fun and favorite tunes from the two movies’ soundtracks – building the anticipation for a new Epcot Guardians of the Galaxy attraction coming to the park in 2021.

Animal Kingdom:

There will be two new 'incredible' experiences coming just in time for Animal Kingdom's 20th Anniversary. First up, guests will discover new bird species from around the world in the new show, "Explorers Meet UP! A Great Bird Adventure" which stars Senior Wilderness Explorer Russell and Dug. There will also be a 'dino-tastic' celebration where Donald Duck takes over Dinoland, USA in a new character celebration. 

That's not all as beginning tomorrow Jose and Panchito from "The Three Caballeros" will join the Discovery Island Carnivale through May 5. The nightly dance party celebrates the beauty and harmony of all living things in the form of an exuberant dance party that features cheerful music from the Viva Gaia Street Band!, spectacular costumes inspired by the living creatures of the air, land and sea, and more.

Disney's Hollywood Studios

The big hit this summer of course will be Toy Story Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Of course no official opening date has been announced, although still expected to be Memorial Day Weekend. Guests can expect to enjoy 2 brand new attractions in Slinky Dog Dash and Alien Swirling Saucers and a new quick service restaurant in Woody's Lunch Box in the new 11-acre land. 

Stay tuned for an official opening date of Toy Story Land which should be announced in the coming days or weeks. 

Source: Disney Parks Blog