In this edition of the Weekly Disney Round-Up: a new mural is installed in EPCOT, some prices are on the rise at the parks, plus All-Day Park Hopper is set to make a return.
This is your Disney news round-up for the week of October 8, 2023.
EPCOT
New Mural Installed At EPCOT: As part of the Disney100 celebration, EPCOT has installed a new mural featuring 100 Disney characters. The mural is located on the pathway connecting the Imagination Pavilion to World Showcase.
Other Disney News
runDisney Releases Princess Half Marathon Finisher Medals: The 2024 Disney Princess Half Marathon weekend will return to Walt Disney World Resort February 24-26, 2024. Plan to join forces with Disney’s most beloved Princesses and celebrate the ways we are all everyday heroes. Disney has revealed the heroic set of runDisney Medals for the 2024 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend. Let’s look at the fantastic hardware that will be waiting at the finish line.
Bob Iger Battles Company Slump: The Walt Disney Company’s CEO, Bob Iger, is reportedly feeling the weight of the company’s challenges, leading to exhaustion and overwhelming moments, according to a report by Bloomberg. The company’s stock price has been on a decline, prompting activist investor Nelson Peltz to increase his stake in the firm.
Annual Pass and Parking Prices On The Rise: Disney World has implemented new price increases, as it often does in the last three months of the year.
Special Tax District Approved For Universal Backed Train Station: According to the Orlando Business Journal, commissioners voted unanimously for the creation of the Shingle Creek Transit & Utility Development District this week. In January of 2023, Universal Orlando Resort announced its intention to create the district and finance the construction of the new SunRail station near Epic Universe.
All-Day Park Hopper Access Will Return: Guests with Park Hopper benefits will now have increased flexibility to explore the Disney World theme parks and enjoy even more during their visits.
Biggest Disney news this week: all-day Park Hopper returning, or price increases?