Plus no mountain for Moana (but she gets a consolation prize)
The Walt Disney World Park Pass reservation system has finally fixed one of its biggest issue. Plus Moana still isn't getting her mountain, and news on the return of full character greetings on Disney Cruise Line.
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Walt Disney World Park Pass Reservation System gets an Improvement
One of the biggest pains of the Disney World Park Pass system -- other than the fact that it still exists -- has now been fixed. You can now modify a park reservation, including date, park and party members (subject to availability), rather than having to cancel and re-book. You can also book theme park reservations with different admission types – so whether you’re an Annual Passholder, date-based ticket holder or visiting with a Cast Member, you can all make your reservations at one time. The question still remains though: for nearly 50 years we got along just fine without Park Pass. It came into effect during the Walt Disney World reopening stages of covid to limit and monitor crowd sizes. But that need has now passed. So why is Park Pass still here? It's an annoyance and yet another thing requiring advance booking for no good reason at all. New Details about Moana's attraction at EPCOT: Journey of Water If you're wondering what's behind those construction walls at EPCOT... Journey of Water is an upcoming Moana attraction that will allow you to explore and engage with water as it travels from sky to ocean and back again: the natural cycle of water. Fans Disney's Moana will see familiar shapes and characters carved into the rocks and waterways throughout Journey of Water. A great example of this is Moana herself, who will be positioned proudly – celebrating water’s arrival at the ocean. So while we would still prefer the often rumored fourth mountain Moana attraction in Disney's Magic Kingdom Park, Journey of Water at least gives Moana a small nod at EPCOT. Traditional Character Greetings Return Onboard at Disney Cruise Line Traditional character greetings, up-close character greetings, including autographs, are now resuming across the entire Disney Cruise Line fleet. New Dates for Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Sailings New on sale dates have been released for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. See below for the booking order for voyages through September 2023:
Contact us at 1923 Main Street Thank you for listening to the Disney Travel News Podcast at 1923MainStreet.com. We try to bring 15 minutes of Disney magic every week. As always, we love to get feedback and questions from our listeners and to hear your suggestions and ideas that we can include in future episodes. Please be sure to follow along on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook. Your Source for the Latest Disney Travel News If you would like to help support the show, please share 1923 Main Street with your friends and on social media. We very much appreciate the support! Shop Disney Be sure to visit our online shop for a wide selection of 1923 Main Street merchandise, plus original Disney-inspired t-shirts and more. Thank you for listening and have a magical day! Mike Belobradic and Amelia Belobradic
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Including real-life reviews of MagicBand+, Genie+ and more Disney travel news
A detailed trip report for Disney's Vero Beach Resort and Walt Disney World Resort, August 2022. A look at MagicBand+ in action, Disney Genie+, Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, what's wrong with Bay Lake Tower and what's right with Disney Vero Beach.
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The Good and the Bad from our Most Recent Trip to Disney's Vero Beach and Walt Disney World in August 2022
Disney's Vero Beach Resort Still one of the best hidden gems among Disney resort properties in Florida. The property and Cast Members at Disney's Vero Beach Resort are warm and welcoming. With a perfect mix of low key Disney magic, in this episode we cover the latest beach changes, campfire show updates, local dining choices and more activities inside and outside of Disney's Vero Beach Resort. Walt Disney World Resort At Walt Disney World, we share issues with Bay Lake Tower that you need to know, a review of Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party 2022 (it had a rough start but a good finish), the current state of EPCOT construction, the latest reviews on Whispering Canyon Cafe and the Grand Floridian Cafe, plus the Wicked Wind Down at the Top of the World Villains Lair, Genie+ and Lightning Lane, MagicBand+ and much more. In other Disney travel News... Disney Skyliner will be closed for routine maintenance Jan. 22-29, 2023. Three Popular Tours are Returning to EPCOT in October 2022 EPCOT celebrates its 40th anniversary on October 1, 2022 and these tours will be back as of October 2, 2022. Behind the Seeds is a one-hour walking tour that gives you an up-close and personal view of plants, insects and fish throughout EPCOT's four state-of-the-art greenhouses. With EPCOT Seas Adventures – DiveQuest, you'll once again be able to dive into the 5.7-million-gallon saltwater tank and immerse yourself into the sea life surrounding the coral reef. This experience offers SCUBA-certified guests guaranteed calm seas, unlimited visibility, no rip currents and great marine life. With the return of EPCOT Seas Adventures – Dolphins in Depth, you can meet bottlenose dolphins at The Seas and learn about their undersea behavior from the experts who work with them every day. All three tours return on October 2 and are on sale now at DisneyWorld.com or the My Disney Experience app. Advance bookings are highly recommended. Please note the Behind the Seeds experience requires a valid theme park admission and reservation. Disney Aulani Pool Refurbishment The Wailana Pool at Disney Aulani will be unavailable from September 26 – 30, 2022. Contact us at 1923 Main Street Thank you for listening to the Disney Travel News Podcast at 1923MainStreet.com. We try to bring 15 minutes of Disney magic every week. As always, we love to get feedback and questions from our listeners and to hear your suggestions and ideas that we can include in future episodes. Please be sure to follow along on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook. Your Source for the Latest Disney Travel News If you would like to help support the show, please share 1923 Main Street with your friends and on social media. We very much appreciate the support! Shop Disney Be sure to visit our online shop for a wide selection of 1923 Main Street merchandise, plus original Disney-inspired t-shirts and more. Thank you for listening and have a magical day! Mike Belobradic and Amelia Belobradic 
Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party is fun, but not for those who want to be scared on Halloween
If you like to be scared at Halloween, Disney doesn't haven't anything for you at Walt Disney World. But is Disney actually considering adding a scary Halloween party at Walt Disney World?
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Is Disney considering adding a second Halloween event at Walt Disney World that will truly scare you?
100 episodes ago -- all the way back in episode 38 -- we talked about what we would do if we were in charge of Walt Disney World. One of the things we'd both love to see is a fifth park that has a villains theme. Disney Villains need a place to call their own. A villains park -- including our Maleficent-themed coaster called Villified -- would be the ideal location for a truly scary Disney-inspired Halloween party. So what would that be like and would you like to see Disney get a bit edgier with Halloween? Early Entry and Package Delivery are Now Available at Disneyland Everyone staying at a Disneyland Resort Hotel can now take advantage of both Early Entry to the parks and Package Delivery to your room. Overnight Guests at The Happiest Place on Earth can experience these perks and more, including:
Disney World Hotel Pool Closure Update Pool upgrades are ongoing at Walt Disney World and the latest one began on Sunday, August 14. The Ranchos leisure pool at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort is now closed for routine refurbishment. The pool is expected to reopen in late September, so bear that in mind if you plan to stay there anytime soon. During the refurbishment, the Dig Site Feature Pool and the Casitas and Cabanas leisure pools will remain open and available to guests. Contact us at 1923 Main Street Thank you for listening to the Disney Travel News Podcast at 1923MainStreet.com. We try to bring 15 minutes of Disney magic every week. As always, we love to get feedback and questions from our listeners and to hear your suggestions and ideas that we can include in future episodes. Please be sure to follow along on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook. Your Source for the Latest Disney Travel News If you would like to help support the show, please share 1923 Main Street with your friends and on social media. We very much appreciate the support! Shop Disney Be sure to visit our online shop for a wide selection of 1923 Main Street merchandise, plus original Disney-inspired t-shirts and more. Thank you for listening and have a magical day! Mike Belobradic and Amelia Belobradic |
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