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Tickets for Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe theme park are now on sale, and while opening day will certainly be filled with excitement, it will not be the first time that guests are able to enter the theme park. Universal Orlando Annual Passholders will have “soft opening” previews before the park opens to all guests on May 22, 2025, and Universal says that they will announce the exact details in the coming months. Epic Universe Annual Passholder Previews First, here’s the statement from Universal Orlando, with emphasis added by us. Universal Orlando’s fourth amazing theme park opens in 2025. Starting October 24, Passholders have the special opportunity to purchase single-day admission* to Universal Epic Universe before single-day tickets go on sale to the general public. Link your Pass to your Universal Account Wallet for the easiest way to purchase. Additional ticket products will be available at a later date. Plus, look for information regarding Passholder soft opening opportunities in the coming months!​Universal Orlando statement It remains to be seen what the exact details are of the preview, but we expect that Universal will want to have a robust slate of previews in the months and weeks leading up to the grand opening, with a mix of Annual Passholder and Team Member previews, starting with the latter.If I had to guess, there would likely be some priority given to higher-tier Passholders when it comes to either the selection process or opportunity availability.In a separate spot on the

With 7 months to the day before Epic Universe opens to the public, the first wave of tickets are now on sale. Tickets went on sale around 6am and currently, there is a short virtual queue to wait to purchase tickets. Opening day starts at $161 per person per day for a 3-day ticket and goes up to $174 per person per day during the holiday season. Currently, the cheapest multi-day package starts at $118 per person per day, and the cheapest time to visit is early September 2025. Purchase tickets: Universal Orlando site This is the first phase of ticket options for Epic Universe. Additional ticket products, including single-day tickets and Universal Express Passes, will be available before the park opens. Existing Universal Orlando Annual Passholders will have an opportunity to purchase single-day tickets starting October 24th. Epic Universe Tickets Now on Sale Here’s a look at the ticket products that are now on sale for Epic Universe: 1st PHASE OF EPIC UNIVERSE-INCLUSIVE TICKETS AND VACATION PACKAGES – ON SALE ON OCT. 22Multi-Day Tickets that Include One Day Admission to Universal Epic UniverseThe following multi-day ticket options inclusive of Universal Epic Universe will be available:•  3-Day Ticket: enjoy two days of access to Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure, plus one separate day admission to Universal Epic Universe. Adult ticket starting from $118-$174* per day ($352-$521 total)•  4-Day Ticket: enjoy three days of access to Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure, plus one separate day admission

Today is the first day of Magic Keyholder previews for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, giving us our first look inside the attraction at Walt’s original theme park. As you may know, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opened at Walt Disney World this summer and has been well received by some guests, and disliked by others. Our review of the attraction was somewhere in the middle, noting that the attraction retheme was necessary, but wondering if Disney could’ve done better with some of the set designs and story beats. Now, the attraction is preparing for a November 15th debut at Disneyland and we wanted to compare the major differences between the Disneyland version of the attraction and the Walt Disney World version. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure attraction entrance at Disneyland Park Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Differences Between Walt Disney World and Disneyland While the majority of this article will be concerned with the ride, it’s worth noting that there are similar elements in the queue for each ride such as an outdoor garden, and the premise of visiting Tiana’s Foods. Differences include some of the layout of the outdoor portion of the queue, and different spaces used for the outdoor mural. Once inside the queue, similar elements can be seen such as historical photos of Tiana and her growing business. The impressive kitchen also exists in the Disneyland queue, and the background music appears to be similar to Florida. The salt mine conceit also exists in the Disneyland version to explain portions

As Walt Disney World continues to invest in the MagicBand+ wearable, they have announced that select theater shows now support effects during the show. The band will light up and vibrate during portions of the show to provide a more interactive experience. Here’s the announcement: MagicBand+ Theater Show Effects Be part of the show as your MagicBand+ interacts with select entertainment, including For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration, Festival of the Lion King, and more! Experience live entertainment like never before when your MagicBand+ comes to life with dancing lights and haptic vibrations during select theater shows. Your MagicBand+ can interact with the following shows:  Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park  Festival of the Lion King 
Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond! Disney’s Hollywood Studios  Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage Disney Jr. Play and Dance! For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration
 Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! So far, the coolest implementation of the MagicBand+ remains the Batuu Bounty Hunters game in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. For a complete breakdown of the interactive scavenger hunt, check out our review below! REVIEW: MagicBand+ Batuu Bounty Hunters Game in Star Wars: Galaxy’s EdgeWe review the all-new MagicBand+ Batuu Bounty Hunters game in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios!blogmickey.com As always, keep checking back with us here at BlogMickey.com as we continue to bring you the latest

Disneyland has announced that the new Broken Spell Lounge based on Sleeping Beauty will open at the Disneyland Hotel starting tonight at 7pm! Here are the announced details and a look at the offerings. Broken Spell Lounge at the Disneyland Hotel If you dream a thing more than once, it’s sure to come true. On October 21 at 7pm, the lobby lounge at the Disneyland Hotel becomes the enchanting Broken Spell Lounge, which draws inspiration from the Walt Disney Animation Studios film “Sleeping Beauty”!After 10/21, Broken Spell Lounge will be available daily beginning at 4 p.m. As always, keep checking back with us here at BlogMickey.com as we continue to bring you the latest news, photos, and info from around the Disney Parks!

A few upcoming dates will represent the highest pricing yet for the Lightning Lane Multi Pass offering as we start to see crowds increase ahead of the 2024 Holiday Season. In this article, we’ll take a look at the new high watermark for Multi Pass, compare it to the previous high for Disney Genie+, and look ahead toward a likely record-setting new high price this holiday season for Walt Disney World’s skip-the-line passes. New High Price for Lightning Lane Multi Pass Up until now, the highest price that you’d pay for a Lightning Lane Multi Pass is $32 – a new high price set today, as a matter of fact. Before today, the record high for Multi Pass was $29. To be clear, when we’re talking about high prices, we’re usually talking about the Magic Kingdom price, which is typically the highest price of the four Walt Disney World theme parks. For more on per-park pricing, check out our earlier article. As you can see below, the current high of $32 for Magic Kingdom will soon be eclipsed by a new high price of $35 for the Lightning Lane Multi Pass offering. The upcoming dates with the $35 pricing for Magic Kingdom are Oct. 26th, Nov. 1st, and Nov. 10th. Interestingly, while the new $35 price will be an all-time record for the re-branded service, it will not set an all-time record for a skip-the-line offering at Walt Disney World. The

runDisney has revealed the medals for the various races during the upcoming 2025 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend. Here’s the announcement: 2025 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend Medals Lace up for a race weekend adventure as the 2025 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend presented by HONDA countdown continues with daring runDisney miles just around the corner. Taking place January 30 – February 2, 2025, registered participants will be immersed in epic Disney tales during a thrilling race weekend featuring yoga, four different races, two challenges and courses through both theme parks and around neighboring areas.   Get ready to grab your most adventurous crew as we explore a first look at the event finisher medals that will be waiting for participants at the finish line:  Disneyland 5K  Start your race weekend on a heroic note with the 2025 Disneyland 5K presented by HONDA, hosted by Groot. Rocket through the 3.1-mile course to earn this finisher medal.  Disneyland 10K  It’s 6.2 galactically great miles for the Star Wars-themed 2025 Disneyland 10K presented by HONDA featuring Ahsoka Tano, earning you this exciting finisher medal.  Disneyland Half Marathon  Finishing out the adventurous race weekend is an enchanting escapade during the Mickey Mouse and Friends-themed 2025 Disneyland Half Marathon presented by HONDA. With Safari Mickey Mouse as your host, you’re sure to rock the 13.1-mile trek all the way to the finish line to earn this finisher medal.  Dumbo Double Dare  Two times the adventure,

Disney D23 has announced more details for D23 Expo Brazil, a fan event coming to the Transamérica Expo Center in São Paulo, Brazil November 8-10, 2024. Here’s the latest: D23 Brazil Details With less than a month to go before Disney fans can enjoy an unprecedented experience in Brazil, the concept map for D23 Brazil – A Disney Experience has been unveiled, along with more details on all areas of the event. This is the first time Disney is bringing this extraordinary D23 fan event to Brazil! The event will be held on November 8, 9, and 10 at The Transamerica Expo Center in São Paulo, and will include extensive programming with diverse panels and presentations; a variety of offerings on the show floor; and the D23 Brazil Store Mercado Libre with exclusive products. “Brazil is home to some of the most passionate Disney fans in the world, and we are thrilled to bring D23 to São Paulo to give guests the extraordinary opportunity to experience the best of Disney storytelling and connect with other fans at D23 Brazil – A Disney Experience,” said Asad Ayaz, Chief Brand Officer, The Walt Disney Company. Fans can expect a series of surprises and exclusive announcements during the event, including what’s new from Disney Experiences, previews of new releases from Disney Live Action, Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, and 20th Century Studios, special guests and interactive experiences. D23 Brazil – A Disney Experience promises to

We’re still waiting for Halloween to arrive, but in the theme park business, that means it’s time to focus on the new year, and Walt Disney World is doing just that. Walt Disney World took to social media to announce the 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts will return on January 17, 2025. The dates for the 2025 EPCOT Festival of the Arts are Jan. 17 – Feb. 24, 2025. EPCOT Festival of the Arts The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is a wonderful time to enjoy and appreciate three types of artistic expression: artwork, culinary art, and entertainment acts. The Festival of the Arts is EPCOT’s shortest Festival, but don’t write it off because of that! The temperatures are usually perfect (or even cold!) and you’ll find some of the best entertainment and culinary art of the year. In addition, artists from all walks of life are invited to showcase their artwork at a number of kiosks throughout the park. Guests can also enjoy the Disney on Broadway Concert Series, which brings Broadway stars to the American Gardens Theater to sing popular Disney tunes. Walt Disney World will announce more details about the Food Studios, entertainment, and artists this Fall. Art Defying Gravity Chalk art around World Showcase Artful food As always, keep checking back with us here at BlogMickey.com as we continue to bring you the latest news, photos, and info from around the Disney Parks!

A new rope drop and Early Entry procedure is now in effect at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and we made it out to the park this weekend to take a detailed look at the changes. This actually marks a pretty significant shift to how the park operations have operated post-COVID, but it remains to be seen how much it impacts your touring strategies. As always, the early bird gets the worm, and it may just be easier to get the worm with this new procedure. Let’s take a look at the new Hollywood Studios rope drop and early entry procedure! New Rope Drop & Early Entry Procedure for Hollywood StudiosNew Hollywood Studios Rope Drop & Early Entry Procedure Arrival Timing (60 minutes before Early Entry)Waiting to Enter Hollywood Studios (60-30 minutes before Early Entry)Sunset BlvdToy Story LandStar Wars: Galaxy’s EdgeMickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Star ToursClosing Thoughts on New Rope Drop Procedure at Hollywood Studios New Hollywood Studios Rope Drop & Early Entry Procedure The top-line news here is that all guests are now allowed to enter Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the same time. You no longer have to endure the terribly crowded entry plaza holding area if you are waiting for park open. Interestingly, Disney’s Hollywood Studios was the only theme park that forced guests to wait outside of the “gates” as part of their standard rope drop procedure. Now, Hollywood Studios offers more walking space than any other park for guests waiting for rope drop.