In this edition of the Weekly Disney Round-Up: we get our first look at this year’s Eat to the Beat concert lineup, plus we get some MAJOR updates to daily operations at Walt Disney World.
This is your Disney news round-up for the week of May 7, 2023.
Major Changes Coming To Walt Disney World
Park Reservations Not Needed For Date-Based Tickets After Jan 9, 2024: Just in time for the launch of 2024 bookings for theme park tickets, Walt Disney World announced updates to Disney Resort hotel stays and packages. The updates are projected to make planning future Walt Disney World visits easier and more enjoyable, so you can further enjoy all that Disney has to offer.
Disney Dining Plans Set to Return in 2024: Dining Plans were a guest-favorite option prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dining Plans haven’t been an option since the parks reopened in the summer of 2020. We are happy to share the news with you that beginning on January 9, 2024, the Dining Plans will be returning.
Disney Will Simplify Genie+ and Other Services: The Walt Disney Company reports they have received significant feedback from guests desiring more control and flexibility when it comes to planning Disney vacations. Disney is currently working on a way for guests to book Disney Genie+ and individual Lightning Lane selections prior to their trip.
EPCOT
First Look At Eat to the Beat 2023: The 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE will get underway on July 27. The American Gardens Theatre will come alive this summer with The Eat to the Beat Concert series presented by Florida Blue Medicare. Here’s a first look at the concert lineup that will bring sizzling sounds to keep you entertained.
The Business Of Disney
Disney Announces Q2 Earnings: The Walt Disney Company announced this week during the quarterly earnings call that it made $21.8 billion in revenue during the second quarter of 2023.
Big news this week: Excited for the return of the Disney Dining plan?