9 Huge Issues Taking place in Might at Disney World

June is the enormous month of the 12 months at Walt Disney World, however Might 2024 is not any slouch. Whereas the “be truthful to Florida” crew is presently out in full pressure, envious of all of the characters and every thing else coming to California for Pixar Fest, it’s truly shaping as much as be a decently massive summer time at Walt Disney World.

After all, there are the main additions and begin dates we already find out about CommuniCore Corridor and Plaza and the “¡Celebración Encanto!” sing-along that debut on June 10, 2024. That very same date, minor additions for Inside Out 2 and Lion King’s thirtieth Anniversary arrive at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom, respectively. That sounds just like the kickoff of the summer time season, however there’s much more occurring.

For those who’ve already booked a visit to Walt Disney World in Might 2024 and are regretting that alternative, don’t fear. There are many issues occurring at Walt Disney World subsequent month! Right here’s every thing that’s occurring, altering, or coming to Walt Disney World within the month of Might 2024! Oh, plus a number of issues that we’re fairly positive will not occur…

Cheer & Dance Competitions

Okay, so this isn’t one thing about which you have to be excited. It’s truly kinda the other. The constructive right here is that the month of Might 2024 is firmly within the shoulder season and ought to be among the finest instances to go to of all the 12 months. Not less than, for probably the most half.

There are only a few ‘crimson flag’ dates on the 2024 Walt Disney World Crowd Calendars for the following month, with probably the most notable exception being what’s presently on the ESPN Large World of Sports activities calendar. These begin this weekend with the Cheerleading Worlds and Dance Worlds, and proceed the primary two weekends in Might with the Cheerleading and Dance Summits.

These are main dance and cheerleading competitions that enhance attendance on the parks and occupancy on the lodges, often the All Stars and Coronado Springs. Nonetheless, the impression on crowd ranges within the parks isn’t vital as a complete–and tends to be overblown primarily based on anecdotal experiences, which can be fairly unhealthy. (That means that you may assume they’re a enormous unfavourable when you’re caught in line for Haunted Mansion behind a bunch of 100 cheerleaders…otherwise you would possibly by no means see a single participant throughout a weeklong journey.)

Probably the most noteworthy half about that is that Animal Kingdom shall be closing at 6 pm on April 29 (clearly not in Might, however shut sufficient) for a park buyout as a part of the Cheerleading Worlds. On the flip aspect, Disney’s Hollywood Studios is getting comparatively unprecedented 10pm closings on these weekends in Might 2024. I don’t assume that has something to do with the cheer and dance occasions–nevertheless it ought to be nice for late nights at DHS!

Disney-MGM Studios thirty fifth Anniversary

Talking of which, the park previously referred to as the Disney-MGM Studios for almost all of its existence shall be celebrating its thirty fifth Anniversary. Friends visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Might 1, 2024 may have the chance to expertise the thirty fifth Anniversary celebration by heading to the Theater of the Stars at 11am for a “particular second.” It’s probably that the park VP will communicate, random characters, and longtime DHS Forged Members will take the stage.

Don’t count on something extra, although. We had been at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the park’s thirtieth Anniversary, and it was only a minor factor. There was new merchandise and menu objects, together with a cavalcade together with the revealing of a bland new brand and tease about Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, plus the announcement of Toy Story Roundup Rodeo BBQ and debut of the Great World of Animation projection present. I take into consideration the one chance for 2024 is an replace on the brand new Little Mermaid present–every thing else will most likely be held again for the D23 Expo in August.

Beginning Might 1, you’ll be able to rock the brand new unique Disney’s Hollywood Studios thirty fifth Anniversary merchandise assortment, accessible for a restricted time at Stage 1 Firm Retailer. This assortment consists of t-shirts, a Loungefly backpack, an unique pin and extra.

If you wish to purchase these things, be suggested {that a} digital queue shall be in place on Might 1st to enter Stage 1 Firm Retailer in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. You’ll be able to request to hitch starting at 7AM ET on Might 1st. This won’t impression your potential to hitch different digital queues for points of interest (though none of these are at DHS, anyway).

V.I.Passholder Days

V.I.PASSHOLDER Days (or VIP Passholder Days, if you wish to sound it out and take away the yelling) is a limited-time providing only for Annual Passholders at Walt Disney World Resort. It’s the corporate’s method of claiming ‘thanks’ for being a Walt Disney World Annual Passholder!

V.I.Passholder Days will happen between Might 1 and June 26, 2024. The in-park focus of the ‘occasion’ seems to be at EPCOT up to now, however like final 12 months, there’ll most likely even be choices at Animal Kingdom. APs will be capable of benefit from unique perks and reductions all through the parks and resorts through the month-long appreciation occasion, with one spotlight being a free Sew magnet at Creations Store.

The opposite massive growth for the 2024 V.I.Passholder Days is the free lounge shifting to Restaurant Marrakesh, which was beforehand the Florida Blue Lounge in Morocco. From Might 1 till June 18, 2024, Passholders can chill out and recharge within the unique AP lounge at EPCOT.

Unwind with complimentary snacks and water from midday till 8pm on daily basis. Plus, take pleasure in charging stations on your cell gadgets. However that’s not all! Get your cameras prepared for shock visits from particular Disney characters.

Might the 4th

Bouncing again to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the massive day for Star Wars followers is Might the Fourth. It is a very related story to the thirty fifth Anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, within the sense that that is an occasion that’s massive with diehard followers…however Walt Disney World doesn’t do a complete lot to rejoice.

Beginning Might the Fourth, you’ll be capable of discover the next meals at Disney’s Hollywood Studios:

ABC Commissary, Backlot Specific, PizzeRizzo & Rosie’s All-American Café (Out there Might 4 via 31; cell order accessible) 

• Jettison Juice: Minute Maid Lemonade and watermelon served with a glow dice (Non-alcoholic Beverage)

Docking Bay 7 Meals & Cargo (Out there Might 4-31, 2024) 

• Mossberry Biscuit: Biscuit topped with ube and matcha icing, ube micro sponge cake, sprinkles, and dehydrated blueberries (New) 

Dockside Diner (Out there via Might 31, 2024) 

• Princess of Alderaan Shake: Salted caramel shake topped with whipped cream, edible glitter, and mini cinnamon rolls

Milk Stand (Out there Might 4-31, 2024) 

• Polystarch Puffbread: Croissants topped with blue and inexperienced milk craquelin served with yuzu-passion fruit-coconut dipping sauce (New) 

Rosie’s All-American Cafe (Out there Might 4-31, 2024) 

• Mustafarian Puff: Pink cream puff with cookies ‘n cream custard filling topped with chocolate cream cookie crumbs

Oasis Canteen, Sunshine Day Bar, Tune-In Lounge, and The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge (Out there Might 4-31, 2024) 

• Cosmic Rum Punch: Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, Bacardí Superior Rum, pineapple juice, Minute Maid Lemonade, grenadine, and a glow dice

Anaheim Produce, Grand Avenue, Market, and Churro Cart (Out there Might 4-5 at Anaheim Produce, Grand Avenue, and Market; Might 4-31 at Churro Cart) 

• Lightsaber Churro with chocolate sauce

One query that generally comes up with regard to Might the Fourth is whether or not DHS shall be insanely busy. In a standard 12 months, the reply is not any. Star Wars followers do descend upon the park, however their impression on wait instances outdoors of Galaxy’s Edge and Star Excursions is negligible.

For 2024, I’m not so assured of that reply. Might the Fourth is a Saturday and it coincides with the aforementioned cheer and dance summits and DHS is open till 10pm and park reservations are totally booked for Annual Passholders. These are plenty of variables, not all of which should do with Star Wars, that time to the park being busier.

I do actually, actually like these 10pm closing instances for Disney’s Hollywood Studios, however these are additionally occurring Might 2-3. So in case your schedule is versatile, these are unquestionably the higher two days to go to. If not, don’t fret an excessive amount of. DHS additionally opens at 8:30am on Might 4, so arrive an hour earlier than that and benefit from Early Entry and twine drop, do a noon break, and return after 6pm. That ought to nonetheless be a fantastic method yielding a number of points of interest with minimal waits.

Leisure Time Modifications

From now via Might 11, the showtime of Fortunately Ever After at Magic Kingdom is 9pm. Beginning on Might 12, Fortunately Ever After will push its begin time again to 9:20pm. It is a regular change that occurs all year long, and is principally pushed by sundown instances.

Personally, I want earlier showtimes for Fortunately Ever After. Like clockwork, wait instances drop for different points of interest as company seize dinner after which stake out spots for Fortunately Ever After. Then there’s the park-exodus as a excessive share of company go away following the fireworks. The sooner all of this occurs, the higher–it means there’s extra time that rides have shorter traces. It is a little bit of a double-edged sword, as earlier showtimes additionally imply extra crowded viewing areas for Fortunately Ever After.

The larger and higher change that’ll happen subsequent month begins Might 26, when the Pageant of Fantasy Parade will as soon as once more have two each day performances, stepping off at 12pm and 3pm. The parade is presently being carried out solely at 3pm, which is its shoulder season (and low season) schedule.

Simultaneous with this, the Disney Journey Pals Cavalcade will transfer to 2 night performances at 5:10pm and 6:25pm. Present efficiency instances are 10:30am and 11:45am. Extra showings of the Pageant of Fantasy daytime parade is clearly an excellent factor, because it dilutes the crowds for every (and for different points of interest). I additionally just like the cavalcades shifting later–it’s not an enormous deal, however makes viewing them in shady spots simpler.

Actually, I actually want Pageant of Fantasy had a night mode just like the Disneyland daytime parades. It wouldn’t be related through the summer time months, however could be good from November via early March, when a later showtime may happen at nightfall. Few issues I take pleasure in greater than watching Magic Occurs in cool climate with its night time lighting results. (It’s undoubtedly not the identical as a fully-fledged night time parade, nevertheless it’s higher than nothing.)

Count on Pageant of Fantasy to have two each day showtimes via at the least July. Someday between mid-August and September, it’ll probably drop again to 1 each day efficiency.

DAS Overhaul Launch

Disney introduced that they’ll as soon as once more be overhauling the Incapacity Entry Service (DAS) to cut back abuse and misuse. These main adjustments will start on Might 20 at Walt Disney World, after which in June at Disneyland.

Forged Members at Walt Disney World will work with a workforce of specifically educated well being professionals from Encourage Well being Alliance in conversations wanted to find out a visitor’s eligibility for DAS. The experience of Encourage Well being Alliance will assist ensure that DAS is offered solely to the small share of company for whom it’s meant and who require it. In line with Disney, DAS is meant to accommodate a small share of Friends who, resulting from a developmental incapacity like autism or related, are unable to attend in a standard queue for an prolonged time frame.

To satisfy these objectives, Walt Disney World and Disneyland are additionally extending Incapacity Entry Service enrollment for eligible company from 60 days to 120 days  and adjusting DAS occasion measurement to incorporate quick members of the family solely, however in any other case not more than 4 individuals. That means that when you’re a DAS visitor visiting with 5 quick members of the family, all will be capable of accompany you in line. However when you’re heading to the park with 5 mates, solely you and three others would be capable of be a part of the road collectively by way of DAS.

There’s much more to know concerning the adjustments, that are fairly consequential. For those who missed it earlier than, discuss with our FAQ to Incapacity Entry Service (DAS) Modifications at Walt Disney World for every thing we all know up to now. A number of the specifics received’t make sure till the adjustments truly roll out.

Disney Desires That Soar

For those who ask me, the Disney information of the total 12 months that flew most beneath the radar is the “Disney Desires That Soar” drone present coming to Disney Springs. This was introduced the identical day because the aforementioned Lion Kingdom thirtieth Anniversary and Inside Out stuff at DAK and DHS, and there was extra reader curiosity in each of these issues…they usually’re most likely going to be pretty underwhelming.

I get that vacationers are extra all for Walt Disney World’s 4 theme parks than Disney Springs, however I feel the ground and ceiling are each a lot greater on “Disney Desires That Soar.” (Not solely that, however the future potential for drones!)

“Disney Desires That Soar” will showcase Disney tales celebrating the enjoyment of flight with state-of-the-art drones choreographed to create designs within the sky and paired with a “hovering” musical rating and memorable film quotes. After spending a day delighting in purchasing, discovering enjoyable actions and savoring various flavors at Disney Springs, flip your eyes to the skies above the West Aspect with a present amongst the celebs. “Disney Desires That Soar” will run nightly from Might 24 via September 2, 2024!

Other than Tiana’s Bayou Journey, this is what I’m most enthusiastic about at Walt Disney World in 2024. I actually hope “Disney Desires That Soar” garners extra fan buzz and curiosity as soon as the primary movies and critiques begin circulating.

New Drawn to Life Expertise

Friends will quickly be capable of get an insider’s take a look at Drawn to Life, the reside theatrical manufacturing introduced by Cirque du Soleil and Disney, with an all-new behind-the-scenes expertise. Launching Might 24, the “Web page to Stage Signature Expertise” will supply company an intimate behind-the-scenes take a look at the present, together with a backstage tour and artist meet-and-greet, along with premium present seating, collectible merchandise and extra.

Following the efficiency of Drawn to Life, “Web page to Stage” company will meet with among the present’s gifted artists for pictures and Q&A. Within the unique spotlight of the night, company will embark on a backstage and beneath-stage tour of Drawn to Life, with the chance to get an up-close take a look at among the present’s intricate costumes and one-of-a-kind props.

The “Web page to Stage Signature Expertise” shall be restricted to 9 company and provided following the second efficiency on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. After all, all of this comes at a value…tickets are $285 for adults and $225 for youngsters!

H2O Glow After Hours Returns

Over at Disney’s Storm Lagoon water park, the fan-favorite H2O Glow After Hours particular occasion returns on the tail finish of Might! In the course of the occasion, you’ll have entry to shorter wait instances for water slides, vibrant décor, high-energy DJ dance events, unique glow-themed menu choices, and extra.

Disney H2O Glow After Hours at Disney’s Storm Lagoon is held on takes place choose nights from late Might to early September, from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm. You may get a head begin on the unique occasion by coming into the water park at 6:00 pm, providing you with a complete of 5 hours to benefit from the water park.

In the course of the H2O Glow After Hours, fashionable water rides and slides at Disney’s Storm Lagoon Water Park have considerably shorter wait instances. Whether or not you’re capturing down Crush N’ Gusher, making a splash within the Surf Pool, or bustin’ a transfer on the dance flooring, you’ll expertise this storm-strewn paradise in a complete new gentle.

What Not to Count on in Might 2024

Tiana’s Bayou Journey Opening or Previews – At one level, there have been rumors of a Memorial Day opening for Tiana’s Bayou Journey, which might’ve meant previews earlier within the month. I by no means thought Memorial Day was practical for Tiana’s Bayou Journey’s official opening date, and now I feel that ship has additionally sailed on mushy openings or affiliation previews (AP/DVC/C33/and so on).

Possibly the reimagined experience shall be prepared for Forged Member previews by then, however I’m skeptical–I feel these slip into early June 2024. Take into account that despite the fact that experience testing is full steam forward, work nonetheless must be achieved, together with Forged Member coaching, take a look at & regulate, and extra. That all the time takes extra time than followers anticipate. Not solely that, however we now know the media occasion for Tiana’s Bayou Journey is in mid-June, so clearly it received’t debut earlier than then.

Our guess for an official opening continues to be June 20, 2024. There’s an affordable chance of the opening date being from June 20-28, 2024. With every passing day with out an announcement, although, the chance of the date slipping into early July will increase.

Lightning Lane Pre-Reserving – We’ve been predicting for some time now that an overhaul to Incapacity Entry Service to additional crack down on abuse and misuse was a needed prerequisite for the rollout of Lightning Lane advance bookings. That began final fall with tour teams, and the endgame arrives on Might 20 with the complete DAS overhaul.

Consequently, there’s nearly no probability that pre-arrival Lightning Lanes arrive by or earlier than Might 20, 2024. In all chance, Walt Disney World will need/must assess the impression of the DAS adjustments and go from there. As mentioned within the newest replace to When Will Pre-Arrival Lightning Lanes Arrive at Walt Disney World?, this pushes the launch date later into summer time and even the low season.

Summer season Pageant – Memorial Day often marks the unofficial begin of the summer time season at Walt Disney World. Previously, that has meant the kickoff of a celebration of some type. This 12 months, we’ve particularly been predicting an EPCOT Summer season Pageant as a result of shortening of Flower & Backyard and Meals & Wine.

No matter does occur–if something does occur–it received’t begin in Might. Given every thing that’s already introduced for June 10, that is being considered because the unofficial begin of summer time season at Walt Disney World. It’s potential extra is slated to debut on that date…or possibly not! Walt Disney World may also do a multi-phase rollout, with extra additions coming on-line the identical date as Tiana’s Bayou Journey opens. Every time that’s, it received’t be in Might 2024.

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YOUR THOUGHTS

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