Big Changes Coming to Disney World in Early 2024
Hey Disney Park fans! We have some exciting news for you all! Disney will soon be releasing 2024 packages, with some big changes including the return of the Disney Dining Plan and saying goodbye to the park reservation system for select ticket types. After the 2020 closure, Disney World under went several changes due to the global heath pandemic. Several of those changes caused the planning process to become a stressful and overwhelming task for several park goers. Disney World has an array of enhancements planned for 2024 which will hopefully make things a bit easier for guests and help save them a little money. Let’s review what’s to come!
Snacks from Pongu Pongu located in Animal Kingdom Theme Park
The Return of the Disney Dining Plan
Booking for the new 2024 package will begin May 31st, and the Disney Dining Plan will return on January 9th, 2024. The Disney Dining Plan is a pre-purchased option that can be added to onsite guest vacation packages that allows guest to pre-pay for their meals. This is a great options for those wanting to stay on budget, or get that all inclusive vacation setup.
The Removal of Disney Park Reservations for Select Ticket Types
Other changes will include the removal of Theme Park Reservations for Date-Based Tickets
Starting with visits on January 9, 2024, theme park reservations will no longer be required for date-based tickets. A date-based ticket requires you to choose a start date when you purchase. For other admission types, theme park reservations may be required.
No Theme Park Reservation Required
Date-based 1-day ticket
Date-based multi-day ticket
Vacation package with date-based tickets
Theme Park Reservation Required
Student group tickets
Sport and Convention ticket
Annual Pass
All other ticket types not mentioned above
Introducing “Good-to-Go Days” for Annual Passholders and Cast Members
These are select days when they can visit the theme parks WITHOUT needing a reservation. Details on good-to-go days will be released soon. We’ll be sure to keep you posted on updates!
Simplifying the Disney Genie+ Experience
If you’ve been to Disney recently, you know that the new Genie+ can be a challenging system to master. This Feature is the new paid skip the standby queue program that replaces the FastPass System. Disney is working on simplifying the Disney Genie+ experience, and making it easier for guests to plan their visit ahead of time.
Meaning Disney will reintroduce a pre-paid option, like when Genie+ was first released. Also, you’ll be able to schedule your Lightning Lanes prior to your visit. Not much information has been released on how this will work, but it sounds a bit like how FastPass+ worked prior to the park closures. More information on this change to Genie+ Lightning Lanes and how they will work is coming soon.
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