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Backstage Tours and Experiences • Walt Disney World

Want to experience a different side of the Walt Disney World Resort? A variety of unique Backstage Tours and Experiences are available. Reservations are required for most tours. Unless noted otherwise, tours can be reserved 60 days in advance with a credit card. Full payment is due at the time of booking . Cancellation must occur 48 hours in advance so you avoid forfeiting the entire price of your tour. Park admission is also required for most, but not all tours. A photo ID will usually be required when checking in. Many tours have a small number of guests touring each day, so book early to get the date you desire. Photographs are prohibited in backstage areas. Use the Disney World website or My Disney Experience app for reservations, unless otherwise noted.

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Magic Kingdom Backstage Tours and Experiences

Disney’s keys to the kingdom tour.

Highlights the fascinating history of Walt Disney World Resort and also provides backstage access to secret areas of Magic Kingdom theme park. Includes stops at backstage facilities and a variety of favorite attractions, plus a trip below Magic Kingdom theme park into the service tunnels known as the Utilidors. Guests will be provided with Disney issued listening devices.

Days & Times: 4 tours daily at 8:00 am, 8:30 am, 9:00 am and 9:30 am

Duration: 4.5 – 5 hours

Price Range: $129-$149 per person, plus tax; includes lunch at Pecos Bill.

Park Admission: Required but not included

Restrictions: Ages 16 and up. Photo ID required. Also, cameras, video equipment and cell phones may not be used throughout the duration of this tour. Photography is prohibited during the tour–even in the park.

Starting Location: Report to Town Square Theater 15 minutes prior. Walking tour is primarily outdoors.

Discounts: Disney Visa (15%), DVC (15%), Annual Pass (15%)

To Reserve: Use the My Disney Experience app or Walt Disney World website. Same-day bookings are on a walk-up basis only, based on availability.

EPCOT Backstage Tours and Experiences

Epcot dive quest.

Description: A unique scuba diving experience inside the 5.7-million-gallon saltwater tank at the Seas with Nemo & Friends Pavilion in EPCOT theme park. Scuba-certified Guests can swim with over 2,000 sea creatures, including sea turtles, angelfish, dolphins, eagle rays and sharks. All diving equipment is provided. Please bring a swim suit and, if you wish, bring your own dive mask, particularly if you have a prescription mask.

Days & Times: Daily at 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm

Duration: 3 hours, of which 40 minutes are underwater

Price Range: $229-$249 per person, plus tax

Park Admission: Not Required (or included)

Restrictions: All Guests must be SCUBA-certified and 10 years of age or older to participate. However, guests 10 to 16 years of age must be accompanied by a paying adult (18 years of age or older). You will need to provide proof of certification, such as a C-card or verification from a certifying agency.

Starting Location: Report to EPCOT Guest Relations window outside of the park main entrance 15 minutes prior

To Reserve: Use the My Disney Experience app or Walt Disney World website.

Dolphins in Depth

Guests can learn about and get up close with a school of dolphins at The Seas with Nemo & Friend s Pavilion. First, talk to the expert trainers and researchers who work with dolphins every day. The tour concludes with a very special opportunity for an up-close interaction with a dolphin which is also perfect for pictures. Although not required, please bring a bathing suit if you wish to enter the water. You do not need to swim or be scuba certified to enjoy this program. This experience is limited to 8 participants a day.

Days & Times: Tuesday through Saturday at 10:30 am

Duration: 2 hours

Price Range: $209 per person, plus tax

Restrictions: Guests must be 48″ tall, however guests under the age of 18 years must have a parent or guardian along with them on the tour.

Starting Location: Report to EPCOT Guest Relations window outside of the park main entrance at 9:30 am

Behind the Seeds at EPCOT

See the future of agriculture in greenhouses and labs, release lady bugs and also learn the advanced and often experimental techniques used to grow hydroponic crops with little or no soil. You can preview this tour on the Living with the Land attraction. If you like what you see as your boat cruises through the greenhouse, you will love the this tour. Due to the backstage locations visited on this tour, videotaping is allowed. Read a first-hand report about this tour on our blog . See a special souvenir you can take home from this tour!

Days & Times: Daily from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm, departing every 60 minutes.

Duration: 1 hour

Price Range: $39-$45 per Guest (ages 3+), plus tax

Restrictions: Ages 3 and up however children must be accompanied by a supervising adult.

Starting Location: Report to the tour desk on the lower level of the Land pavilion (near Soarin’) prior to your tour. Walking tour is indoors.

Animal Kingdom Park Backstage Tours and Experiences

Wild africa trek.

Wild Africa Trek is an immersive experience offering a unique opportunity to enjoy unexplored areas of the Harambe Reserve while experiencing with intriguing African wildlife. While trained guides lead, begin in the Safi River valley where expedition harnesses allow for crossing precarious rope bridges. Enjoy up-close views of Nile hippos and crocodiles. Continue along the edge of an African savannah, and board a specialized vehicle for an exclusive safari, including a stop at a private safari camp. Guests will use a wireless headset in order to hear the guide at all times. Cameras and video cameras are allowed if securely fastened to the vest but no backpacks are allowed. Lockers will be available for Guest to leave their personal belongings while on the tour. A portion of the Tour price is also donated to the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund.

Days & Times: Daily at select times during the morning and early afternoon. 12 spaces are available each tour, so reserve your spot early. Approximate times are 8:45 am, 10:15 am, 11:45 am, and 12:30 pm.

Duration: 3 hours

Price Range: $219-$229 per person, plus tax; includes African-inspired snack and photographs

Restrictions: Ages 8 and up (however under 18 must be accompanied by an adult); Weight restrictions between 45 lbs – 300 lbs apply with harness gear on; Minimum Height 48″/122 cm. Guests will be required to step on scale prior to harness issue. Also, certain body shapes may prevent the safety harness from fitting properly. Closed-toe shoes with a back strap or hiking boots required due to the rugged terrain on the tour. No flip-flops will be allowed.

Everyone will wear safety equipment that is issued on the tour. Wild Africa Trek is an outdoor physical journey requiring stamina, surefootedness and comfort with heights. Guests should also be in good health and free from high blood pressure, heart, back or neck problems, motion sickness or other conditions that could be aggravated by this adventure. Expectant mothers should not participate due to the requirements of the tour. There are no bathroom breaks for 2 hours. Waivers must be completed at check in for all participants.

Guests seeking a less strenuous or wheelchair-accessible trek should contact Wild Africa Trek operations at (407) 938-1373 for alternative programs. Basically, the first 90 minutes is spent with a guide on the Pangani Trail with information, photos and possible special happenings. Guests on the restricted tour then join the regular tour on the Safari Truck and continue to do the remainder of the regular Tour. The price is the same for either version of the tour.

Starting Location: Check in at the Curiosity Animal Tours kiosk, located across from Kilimanjaro Safaris entrance approximately 15 minutes prior to tour start.

Discounts: Disney Visa (15%), DVC (15%), Annual Pass (15%) (all discounts might not be available for all tours)

Caring for Giants Tour

Get a closer look at the majestic African elephants at Disney’s Animal Kingdom—and learn what it takes to care for them.

During this tour, you’ll meet with dedicated animal specialists who provide for the care and wellness of the African elephant herd. They’ll give you a glimpse into their day-to-day responsibilities as they provide fascinating facts about the elephants. In addition, African cultural representatives will share stories of Disney’s conservation efforts dedicated to the preservation of wild populations. During the tour, Guests will be able to observe the elephants from approximately 80 to 100 feet away. You’ll have the opportunity to be closer to the elephants than you would during other in-park experiences.

This is primarily an outdoor tour. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.

Days & Times: Daily from 9:00 am, 10:00 am, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm

Duration:  approximately 1 hour

Price Range: $39 per person plus tax

Park Admission:  Required but not included

Restrictions: Ages 4 and up. Guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a participating adult (18 years of age or older).

Starting Location:  Check in at the Curiosity Animal Tours kiosk, located across from Kilimanjaro Safaris entrance approximately 15 minutes prior to tour start.

Up Close with Rhinos Tour

Get ready for your close-up with the white rhinoceros. In this guided adventure, the rhinos’ keepers will take you backstage to meet these massive creatures as few people ever do. As your guides introduce you to the park’s white rhinos, they’ll offer fascinating insights into the species’ behavior and biology and discuss the challenges that threaten populations in the wild.

Days & Times: Daily at 11:00 a.m.

Price Range: $49 per person plus tax

Savor the Savanna

Excite all your senses with a private tour and experience, starting with a secluded overlook of the Harambe Wildlife Reserve, including a sampling of African-inspired cuisine and drink.

Days & Times: Daily at 3:15 pm and 4:30 pm

Duration: approximately 2 hour

Price Range: $189-$199 per person plus tax

Restrictions: Ages 8 and up. Guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a participating adult (18 years of age or older).

Multi-Park Backstage Tours and Experiences

Vip guided tour services.

VIP Tour Services offers personalized tours for up to 10 guests looking for the perfect Walt Disney World Resort vacation. During a VIP tour, from the moment you arrive your personal VIP guide is there to take care of everything—from creating your ideal itinerary to getting you the best seats in the house for live shows, parades and nighttime spectaculars. During your time with your guide, your focus is only on enjoying the experience.

Days & Times: Anytime of day, 7 hours prior to park closing.

Duration: Minimum of 7 hours or more

Price Range: $450 to $900 per hour, plus tax (depending upon time of year and whether guest is staying at a Disney resort or non-Disney resort hotel). Private transportation is available during the tour at an additional cost. Hefty cancellation fees apply (equivalent to 2-hours at the booked rate).

Location: Available for Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom and Epcot

To Reserve: Call (407) 560-4033 up to 60 days in advance. Must be reserved at least 72 hours in advance.

Resort Backstage Tours and Experiences

Wilderness back trail (segway) adventure.

See the the stunning surroundings of Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort along back wooded trails on a Segway X2 Personal Transporter. Various terrains are encountered such as sand and wood chip paths as well as various wildlife. Training is provided before tour and helmets are provided. Mid-tour there is also a stop at the Tri-Circle D Ranch. Also, guests should bring cameras. Class size is limited to 10 guests, so book early to ensure availability.

Days & Times: Tues – Sat at 8:30 am . No Disney transportation is provided for the 8:30 am tour.

Price Range: $90-$99 per person, plus tax; includes bottled water.

Park Admission: Not Required

Restrictions: Ages 16 and up. Photo ID required. Weight must be between 100-250 pounds. Signature of parent/guardian also required for ages 16 and 17. Expectant mothers and also those with special needs should forego this tour or check regarding additional restrictions. Helmets provided and required. Flip-flops, sandals or rocker/exercise-type shoes (e.g., Skechers Shape-Ups) will not be permitted as these are not compatible with the Segway.

Starting Location: Report to Meadows Bike Barn in Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground 15 minutes prior. Tour is both indoors & outdoors.

Discounts: DVC (15%), Disney Visa, Annual Passholders (15%)

Starlight Safari at Animal Kingdom Lodge

Description:  During your safari, join an Animal Programs cast member on an hour-long safari of the Sunset Savanna at Animal Kingdom Lodge and Villas. Through the use of night vision goggles, guests will see the animals while enjoying resort in a whole new way.

Days & Times: Daily at 8:30 pm and 10:00 pm

Price Range: $75.65-$89 per person.

Park Admission: Not applicable

Restrictions: Ages 8 and up.

Starting Location: Kidani Village

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Guided Tours at the Walt Disney World Resort

Maximize your time at the Disney Parks with a guided tour. Let Crazy Imagination Travel secure a privately-guided VIP Tour or a group-guided tour and experience popular attractions with less wait.

Private VIP Tours This tour can be fully customized by you. Inclusions and highlights include

• Private pick up at your Disney Resort Hotel
• Flexible Start Time (selected by you)
• Visit one or all four theme parks
• Enjoy rides and attractions efficiently
• VIP Seating for parades, select stage shows and nighttime fireworks
• Services and shared insight of a Disney VIP Tour Guide

Additional Information Prices starts at $450* to $900* per hour (varies by season) with a minimum of seven hours. This tour can accommodate up to 10 guests total (including infants).

Group Tours Choose from a variety of predesigned tours to help you experience the best and most exciting attractions at the parks. Ask your Crazy Imagination Travel Advisor for recommendations, pricing and available dates for your Walt Disney World Resort vacation.

• Disney's Keys to the Kingdom Tour - Minimum Age: 16 | Price*: $114pp Explore the history of Magic Kingdom park during this in-depth 5 hour guided tour.
• EPCOT Seas Adventures Aqua Tour* - Minimum Age: 8 | Price*: $199pp Tour the facility that maintains the habitat and snorkel with thousands of sea creatures, including sea turtles, angelfish, and more in Epcot's massive aquarium during this 2-hour guided experience. Participants do not need to be SCUBA-certified to participate.
• Wild Africa Trek * - Minimum Age: 8 | Price*: $199 3 Hour, Privately-guided expedition full of close encounters with exotic African wildlife. Participants must be in good health to participate. Guests must be at least 8 years old, 48 inches tall, and between 45 and 300 lbs with the harness gear on to participate.
• EPCOT Seas Adventures DiveQuest * - Minimum Age: 10 | Price*: $219pp 2-Hour adventure including a backstage view of Epcot's massive aquarium and approximately 40 minutes dive time. Participants must be SCUBA-certified and show proof of certification.
• Behind the Seeds * -  Minimum Age: N/A | Price*: $35pp 1 Hour tour of the greenhouses and fish farm in Epcot's Land Pavilion.
• Caring for Giants * - Minimum Age: 4 | Price*: $35pp Get a closer look at the majestic African elephants at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park. A 1 hour guided experience with a knowledgeable animal guide.
• Savor the Savanna * -  Minimum Age: 8 | Price*: $174pp Enjoy the savanna at Disney's Animal Kingdom Park with a private safari, African-inspired tapas, beverages and more.
• Up Close with Rhinos - Minimum Age: 4 | Price*: $45pp A 1 Hour guided adventure with the rhinos' keepers. Learn fascinating facts about the white rhinoceros' behavior and biology.
• Starlight Safari at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge - Minimum Age: 8 | Price*: $89pp An after-dark safari tour of Disney's African savannas and wildlife.

*Park Admission is not included with tours and must be purchased separately. Pricing dates and times are subject to change and are not guaranteed.

*Please Note: Some options may be temporarily paused. Please ask your Crazy Imagination Travel Advisor for updated information.

Updated August 18, 2023

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The Complete Guide to Disney World Ticket Prices

David Roark , Disney

When Walt Disney World first opened in 1971, it included the single theme park, the Magic Kingdom. Today, the Florida mega-resort, located near Orlando, offers four theme parks and two water parks (along with a slew of hotels; two shopping, dining, and entertainment districts; and many other diversions). Through the years, the prices of Disney’s park passes—along with the variety of ticket options to access the many parks—have grown exponentially.

The bad news is that the cost for a one-day, one-park ticket for ages 10 and older has skyrocketed to as high as $159. Fortunately, there are ways to bring the price of park passes down—substantially in some cases—which we will explore in our guide below. It’s important to understand how Disney World's ticket program works so that you can make informed purchasing decisions and get the best value for your ticket.

Note that Walt Disney World is open 365 days a year. All of the theme parks are open every day (although operating hours vary according to the season ), while the water parks typically take a winter break in the off-season.

How Much Are Tickets to Disney World?

The prices for Disney World theme park tickets used to be uniform. But starting in 2016, the resort adopted a variable pricing model. It’s similar to airlines and hotels, which charge more, based on demand, during peak seasons. The practice is also known as “surge pricing.” The prices listed in the chart above represent the lowest possible costs at the least busy times of the year.

Disney World offers two ticket categories according to age level: One is for ages 10 and older; the other is for ages 3 to 9. Admission is free for children under the age of 3. Read on to learn about the types of passes and what is/is not included.

1 Park Per Day

The standard, most basic ticket, 1 Park Per Day is self-explanatory. The ticket allows a user to visit one of Disney World’s four theme parks in a single day. They are available in denominations of one day up to 10 days. The four parks are Magic Kingdom , Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios , and Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

The more days you purchase, the lower the cost per day. Significant savings don’t kick in until five days or more. For example, the lowest price for a one-day ticket is $109. But the per-day price drops to $88 for a five-day ticket. The savings are even better for a 10-day ticket, with a per-day price of only $52.

Be aware that once you choose the first day of any multi-day ticket, you will have a limited amount of time to use or lose your tickets. You do not, however, have to visit the parks on consecutive days. For example, for a five-day pass, you have eight days from the first day of your ticket from which to choose the five days you will visit the parks. (Years ago, multi-day Disney World tickets did not expire.) Note also that passes are non-transferable, so be sure that each member of your party has his or her own ticket.

Water Park and Sports Option

For about $70 more, you could upgrade your 1 Park Per Day ticket and get a Water Park and Sports Option ticket. In addition to being able to visit one theme park per day, you could also visit Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park , Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, the NBA Experience at Disney Springs, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, the 9-hole Disney's Oak Trail Golf Course (which also offers a FootGolf experience), and Disney’s two mini-golf courses. The number of visits to these additional attractions is based on the number of days purchased for the 1 Park Per Day ticket. For example, a four-day ticket includes four visits, while a six-day ticket would include six visits.

Park Hopper Option

With the Park Hopper Option, you could visit multiple parks each day. For instance, you could go to Disney's Animal Kingdom in the early morning (when more animals are likely to be visible), the Magic Kingdom in the middle of the day, and cap off the evening with Fantasmic! at  Disney's Hollywood Studios .

If you are planning to spend one or two days at Disney World, the Park Hopper Option would make sense. It would allow you to visit all four parks in two days for as low as $288, or $72 per park. If you started early in the morning and stayed until the last park closed each day, you'd be getting an okay deal (and tired feet).

Park Hopper Plus Option

Park Hopper Plus tickets are almost identical to Water Park and Sports Option tickets in that they include visits to the same water parks and sports attractions. The difference is that they also allow park hopping among the theme parks.

If you're only going to be here for one or two days, we do not recommend this option. Even the most proficient multitasker would find it challenging to visit multiple theme parks plus water parks or other attractions in such a short amount of time.

Discount Pricing

• Check out authorized third-party ticket sellers, such as Undercover Tourist , that offer Disney World tickets at modest discounts.
• Disney World offers discounted tickets for Florida residents, which are available on its website .
• While Disney never discounts its theme park tickets, it does offer limited-time package deals that bundle hotel accommodations and tickets. You can find these deals and other offers on the resort’s deals and discounts page .
• Disney World offers special discounts for military members and their families . It is worth checking these out as they can offer substantial savings.

Plan Your Visit

From when to visit to making ride reservations, here's how to plan your trip to Walt Disney World to save money and get the most out of your ticket.

Best Time to Visit

It goes without saying that the busier the parks, the longer the waits for rides and attractions. You may not be able to experience as much, but ironically, your passes will cost more during peak tourist season. One way to save on tickets would be to plan your visit during the less-trafficked times of year, such as late August or September. In addition to saving money, you'll enjoy less crowded parks and get considerably more value.

As a bonus, hotels, airfare, and other costs are likely to be lower than during peak-visitation times. The busiest time of year, with the highest ticket costs, is the week between Christmas and New Year’s.

Do the Math for Water Park and Sports Option and Park Hopper Plus Tickets

Make sure that you would visit enough of the water parks and sports attractions to justify the additional cost of a Water Park and Sports Option ticket. You would certainly get a great value if you went to the water parks or attractions every day of your visit—but if you're only planning to go to one water park, the extra cost would not be worth it. Instead, purchase an à la carte ticket to visit one of the water parks for $64 and be ahead of the game.

Meanwhile, the difference in cost between the Park Hopper and the Park Hopper Plus tickets is generally only about $20. That makes the Park Hopper Plus Option a good value for visitors planning to visit even one of the water parks.

Link Your Tickets

Regardless of the tickets you end up purchasing, you are going to want to link them to what the resort calls a “My Disney Experience” account so that you will be able to use Disney’s services and plan your trip. There is both an online website and a mobile phone app that you can use in advance of your visit and while you are at the resort. It can be confusing, but it's important to understand the different elements of Disney World's trip planning resources, including  Disney Genie, Lightning Lane, MagicBands, and My Disney Experience .

Buy Your Tickets in Advance

You should purchase your tickets online . That way you can do advance planning, save money, and save time at the parks. You’ll pay $20 less per ticket when you buy three-day or longer tickets online rather than at the parks’ ticket booths.

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Walt Disney World Theme Parks

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Includes admission to Disney's Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon, whichever is open.

Four Amazing Theme Parks and Two Fun-Filled Water Parks

Imagine our fantastic Disney Parks , two exciting night-time entertainment districts, and a state-of-the-art sports complex. Now add in countless opportunities for dining, shopping and recreation and it's easy to see why visiting Walt Disney World is the perfect family holiday .

Magic Kingdom

With six amazing lands to explore and 40 magical attractions to enjoy, there are countless memories to be made at Magic Kingdom Park. Watch in wonder as fairy tales come to life before your eyes, and dreams become reality.

Highlights include:

• Gather round Cinderella Castle for Happily Ever After , a night-time show that takes you on an unforgettable journey that captures many favourite Disney animated films.
• See Mickey and his friends in Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade and celebrate the stories you love with a magical mix of floats, costumes and original music.
• Speed across a world with no horizons on TRON Lightcycle / Run , a brand-new attraction based on the Disney sci-fi film now open in Magic Kingdom Park.

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Find yourself in a far-flung corner of the world - or even in the future! Take a glimpse into the wonders of tomorrow at Future World, or spend a day travelling the globe at World Showcase.

• Spin through the cosmos on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind , a family-thrill attraction with the first ever reverse-launch on a Disney coaster.
• Shrink down to Chef Remy's size for a 4D culinary adventure through Gusteau's restaurant on Remy's Ratatouille Adventure .
• Set sail in Arendelle on Frozen Ever After , a family attraction that whisks you away into the wondrous wintery world of Frozen on an ancient Norwegian vessel.

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Disney's Hollywood Studios

Step into a land of exhilarating attractions and thrilling galaxies, where imagined worlds are adventurous realities to explore together.

• Live your Star Wars adventure at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Join the Resistance on a mission with Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and fly the most famous starship on Millenium Falcon: Smugglers Run.
• Play big in bright, bold Toy Story Land! Take the family for a ride on Slinky Dog Dash and hang on tight for an interstellar romp in a toy rocket on Alien Swirling Saucers!
• Hurtle up and down on The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror , a haunted elevator-themed ride which will see you make your way into another dimension of sight and sound.

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Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park

It's about to get wild! Explore the world like never before and get up close and personal with some of its most interesting inhabitants - taking in thrilling attractions and spectacular shows along the way.

• Discover Pandora - The World of Avatar , a land that celebrates the magic of nature with two breath-taking attractions which will see you take flight on a banshee or glide into a bioluminescent rainforest.
• Journey deep into the Harambe Wildlife Reserve on Kilimanjaro Safaris and explore the lush African savannah which is home to over 34 different species of exotic wildlife.
• Join Simba and his friends in Festival of the Lion King , a spectacular musical show featuring songs and characters from the beloved film The Lion King.

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Disney's Blizzard Beach

It's a winter wonderland with fun for all - in the middle of the Sunshine State! Admire the 'snowcapped' mountain that overlooks the Park - before plummeting from its peak into the waters below!

• Take a soothing break from the action as you float down Cross Country Creek , a rambling river that flows around the entire Park.
• Pre-schoolers and little kids will love Tike's Peak , a polar-themed play land with slides and aquatic activities aplenty. There's even a mini Mt Gushmore!
• Scale the heights of Mt Gushmore on Summit Plummet , where you'll plunge at over 55mph down a 120ft slope - there's a digital clock at the bottom to display your speed!

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Disney's Typhoon Lagoon

Wash up on tropical shores or get your adrenaline rushing at this fun Park, where there is something for everyone including roaring rapids, lazy rivers, shark reefs and Florida's largest inland surfing lagoon.

• Slow right down as you lie back and relax on the beautiful Sandy White Beach , with waves lapping and golden sun beaming down as you top up your tan.
• Fun is infectious at Ketchakiddee Creek , a water play area designed just for little ones, with pint-sized slides, fountains and waterfalls.
• Take a wild ride on Crush ‘n' Gusher , a water-coaster raft-ride down 400-ft-long tube slides - one of Typhoon Lagoon's most thrilling attractions!

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This New Disney World Tour Takes You To All 12 Theme Parks In Less Than A Month

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Disney has put together the ultimate travel package for fans of the company’s parks and attractions, but it comes at a hefty price.

Adventures by Disney will take 75 people on a 24-day adventure around the world, stopping at 12 Disney attractions and some of the most iconic landmarks on the globe. 

Hotels, 68 meals, private air travel, and admission to all the attractions are included in the cost, which begins at an eye-popping $109,995 for double-occupancy accommodations. Single rooms can be added for an additional $11,000.

Adventures by Disney has put together an extensive list of trip tips and FAQs , covering everything from health and safety protocols to documentation and travel information.

The trip begins in Southern California on July 9, 2022, and works its way around the globe to Asia, the Middle East, and Europe before finishing in Florida on August 1.

The trip includes adventure guides and local experts at every stop, exclusive access to the parks and exhibits, and a promise of adventure for everybody on the trip.

“On this ultimate Disney experience, all activities will be fun, engaging and specially tailored to appeal to all sorts of adventurers, whether you’re exploring a new destination, on the jet or, of course, amid the magic of a Disney theme park,” Disney promises.

Highlights of the itinerary include:

Southern California

The first 3 days begin in Anaheim, with a welcome dinner in Disneyland and a check-in to Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel. Day two includes a Walt Disney Studios tour and World of Color viewing, with day three spent at Disneyland and California Adventure.

San Francisco

Days four and five are spent in the Bay Area, with visits to the Walt Disney Family Museum, LucasFilm Campus, and Summit Skywalker Ranch. There will also be wine tasting, a gala dinner, and a Star Wars and Disney trivia night.

After a full day of travel to Japan, guests will have 3 days in Tokyo to visit Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, or experience Walt Disney Imagineering. Guests can also have the option of taking half-day or full-day Kamakura Zen tours.

Next, it’s on to 2 days in China , with guests visiting Shanghai Disneyland and any of a number of other activities in the city, including tours, cooking classes, painting classes, and acrobat shows.

Two days in Hong Kong include visits to Hong Kong Disneyland, tours of the city and region, junk boat cruises, private cooking classes, and more.

Two days are then spent in India , with Agra Fort tours and nature walks available on the first day. The highlight of the second day is sunrise at the Taj Mahal, followed by tours or visits to various tombs or shopping.

Just one day is spent in Egypt , but it is spent visiting the Pyramids of Giza and Great Sphinx of Giza.

It’s on to France for 3 days, with VIP tours at Walt Disney Studios Park and Disneyland Paris. Guests can also peel off for visits to Paris and the Eiffel Tower, an escape to the Champagne countryside, or tours of the city or region.

The trip finishes in Orlando , with 4 days at Walt Disney World Resort. Visits include the Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, EPCOT, the Tri-Circle D Ranch, and more.

Greg Robertson has worked as an editor and writer for some of the top newspapers and websites in the country, leading him to live all across the country. He now calls Las Vegas home, but has journeyed from the sunshine of California and the rain in Seattle, to the humidity of Arkansas and the snow of Minnesota. His travels have taken him to Puerto Vallarta, Costa Rica, Spain, and the Dominican Republic, but he's happiest at home with his wife, two daughters, and dog.

You can visit Disney World, Universal for under $100 a day: The deal with summer tickets

C entral Florida can swelter in the summer, with high temperatures and what feels like even higher humidity. But it’s still a popular time to visit the region’s theme parks . 

This year, those who brave the heat can be rewarded with ticket deals at destinations like Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort and LEGOLAND Florida, all starting at under $100 a day. SeaWorld Orlando tickets drop as low as $60 on select dates.

Here’s what travelers planning summer theme park vacations should know. 

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How much is a ticket to Disney World?

Disney World tickets vary by date and park. For one-day, one-park admission for guests ages 10 and up, starting prices range from $109 at Disney's Animal Kingdom to $124 at Magic Kingdom.

However, the resort is offering two ticket deals for spring and summer.

• The 4-Day, 4-Park Magic Ticket costs $396, which works out to $99 a day. It includes one day at each of Disney World’s four theme parks, without park-hopping or repeating parks. Visits must start between April 2 and Sept. 22 and end within seven days of the start date.
• The 3-Day, 3-Park Magic Ticket costs $267, which works out to $89 a day. It includes one day each at EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom, without park-hopping or repeating parks. Admission to Magic Kingdom is not included. Visits must start between April 2 and Sept. 24 and end within five days of the start date.

Your next Disney trip could cost more, depending on when and where you visit

How much does it cost to get into Orlando’s Universal Studios?

One-day, one-park admission to either Universal Studios Florida or Universal Islands of Adventure starts at $119 for guests ages 10 and up.

Universal Orlando Resort is offering a 2-Park Play 4 Days Promotional Ticket starting at $306.99, however, which works out to just under $77 a day. Guests can visit both parks each day. Visits don’t have to be consecutive, but they must all fall within seven days of the start date. The deal is available through the mid-December on the resort’s website.

How can I save money at SeaWorld Orlando?

Non-discounted SeaWorld Orlando tickets cost $139.99, according to the park’s website, which offers various deals throughout the year.

The biggest deal of the year is available through March 24. It's a $60 throwback ticket in honor of SeaWorld’s 60th anniversary, which is March 21.

SeaWorld Orlando, San Antonio and San Diego are offering the specially priced tickets for select dates throughout the year for guests older than 2. Quantities are limited. 

Who gets in free at LEGOLAND Florida?

Admission is free for guests under the age of 2 at LEGOLAND Florida . 

After that, one-day theme park tickets start at $74 online or $119 at the front gate, according to the resort’s website. Admission to neighboring LEGOLAND Water Park or Peppa Pig Theme Park costs extra. There’s also a convenience fee for online purchases.

Travelers with the flexibility to visit by June 14 can get specially priced $29 kids tickets with the purchase of a full-priced multi-park ticket starting at $94. Up to four kids’ tickets, for children ages 2 to 12, can be purchased in one transaction.

Travelers should note LEGOLAND Florida is in Winter Haven, about 50 miles from Orlando.

Is Busch Gardens the most expensive?

No, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is not the most expensive theme park in Central Florida. Its website lists non-discounted tickets at $139.99, tying in price with sister park SeaWorld Orlando. Also, like SeaWorld, Busch Gardens’ website regularly offers discounts. 

Its Spring Break Sale slashes the starting price to $99.99 for guests age 3 and up. The sale runs through March 24. Invariably, another deal will become available after this one expires.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is more than 80 miles from Orlando, but the park operates a free shuttle to and from Orlando for ticketed guests.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: You can visit Disney World, Universal for under $100 a day: The deal with summer tickets

Walt Disney World Unveils 2024 Experiences: Expect Droids

Jesse Chase-Lubitz , Skift

April 5th, 2024 at 1:53 PM EDT

Disney has released a new lineup of experiences at its flagship resort that could give anxious visitors, and rival competitors, a taste of its priorities as it plans to double its parks investment over the next decade.

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Walt Disney World Resort in Florida is introducing a range of attractions and experiences for visitors in 2024 as part of its plan to double its investment in its theme parks to $60 billion over the next decade.

“It’s probably the largest expansion ever at Magic Kingdom,” Michael Hundgen, Walt Disney World site portfolio executive, said this week.

Disney has been facing pressure from some fans who feel the 10-year framework is vague and unwieldy, especially compared to NBCUniversal’s plan to open its third park in 2025. 

The most recent release of new experiences and activities, which features quite a lot of robots, could give anxious visitors an idea of what’s to come. Other theme park and attractions operators will be looking for clues and signals in what the travel experiences giant does next.

Droids on parade

The company launched intergalactic tours based on the “Star Wars” saga, and starting on Friday, BD-X “droids” will make appearances at the Disneyland resort in California through at least early June.

The child-sized, semi-autonomous droids, which are partly controlled by remote controls, have an uncanny human-like quality . They stumble when pushed and express emotion with their antennas, according to video demonstrations. They seem like they are communicating with humans, a leap forward from humans in costumes.

Expanding Disney’s parks 

Beginning in late summer, the Magic Kingdom in the flagship Disney World Florida resort will feature a Bayou Adventure inspired by the movie, Princess and the Frog. The journey includes life-like automatons who can talk, wave and sing – something not yet seen in Florida.

This comes after Disney has already expanded EPCOT with a new water-based exploration trail based on the film “Moana” and new adventures from “Encanto.”

Media outlets who attended Disney’s tour of new projects this week also reported that there could be a new area based on the “Avatar” movies at Disneyland, but that is still just in the sketching stages and, if finalized, would require zoning approval by the city of Anaheim.

Warrior Games

Sports fans will get to see the Department of Defense Warrior Games, a sporting event to honor U.S. veterans, return to the Disney World ESPN complex this summer. The games are open to public participation.

A New Place to Stay

Finally, Disney announced additional rustic cabins for those looking for a place to stay called Fort Wilderness Resorts, starting July 1.

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Photo credit: Disney World to launch interactive Star Wars tours from April 5, featuring so-called BD-X droids. Source: Walt Disney Imagineering.

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Starting April 5, 2024, Disney Parks fans at Walt Disney World , Disneyland Resort, and Disneyland Paris can experience new characters and adventures on the popular Star Tours attraction. Those who choose to ride the Star Wars -themed motion simulator ride will have the chance to encounter destinations and characters from popular Disney+ series like Ahsoka , The Mandalorian , and Andor .

The new additions to the attraction bring the total number of potential storylines that riders can get to 250. During the attraction, guests may experience an urgent message from Ahsoka Tano, Dan Djarin and Grogu, or Cassian Andor, among other plot lines like visiting the planet Seatos from the Ahsoka series .

History of Upgrades on Star Tours

When Star Tours opened at Disneyland Park in 1987, it was a groundbreaking attraction where groups of 40 people could virtually travel to the Moon of Endor and more in a galaxy far, far away. The popular ride was later opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (then Disney-MGM Studios) and Tokyo Disneyland in 1989, and at Disneyland Paris in 1992.

In 2011, the attraction was completely overhauled to add multiple storylines that would be put together at random. Then as new movies like Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker debuted, the ride offered more than 100 different storyline combinations.

When Star Wars : Galaxy’s Edge opened at Disneyland Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2019, Star Tours got another sequence that took riders to Batuu, the planet that Galaxy’s Edge is themed around.

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These updates are part of the overall appeal to Star Tours for many. The fact that you can ride multiple times over your vacation to the theme parks and never get the same story combination makes for great re-rideability.

Star Wars Season of the Force

For Star Wars fans going to the Disneyland Resort to ride Star Tours, from April 5 through June 2, you can also experience Season of the Force. This Disneyland-specific activation will bring even more Star Wars experiences to the park.

One of the biggest ways to celebrate Season of the Force is to watch Fire of the Rising Moons inside Galaxy’s Edge. This special event only happens on nights when Disneyland Park has fireworks at night at the front of the park.

Galaxy’s Edge will be an alternative viewing spot to the traditional viewing areas around Main Street, U.S.A., complete with a Star Wars -themed score from various John Williams pieces. The show is best viewed from Black Spire Spaceport, the TIE Echelon docking platform, and the speeder garage.

Another Star Wars -themed attraction is returning to Tomorrowland, Hyperspace Mountain, a galactic-themed overlay of the fan-favorite ride.

On select nights from April 16 through May 9, Star Wars Nite will take place. This separately ticketed event at Disneyland Park includes themed food and beverage options, a fan costume parade, character meet and greets, and more.

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Disney allowed to pause federal lawsuit against DeSantis as part of settlement

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ORLANDO — An appellate court on Monday granted Disney’s request for a two-month pause in a federal lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his appointees to Walt Disney World’s governing district after the two sides  reached a settlement  on separate litigation in state court.

Disney’s request Friday to the federal appellate court was motivated by last month’s settlement deal involving two Florida lawsuits between Disney and the DeSantis-appointed Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. After DeSantis took over the theme park’s governing board, the company and the district began fighting in state court over how Disney World will be developed in the future.

As part of the settlement, Disney agreed to pause the separate federal lawsuit, which is being appealed, pending negotiations on a new development agreement with the DeSantis appointees. The district provides municipal services such as firefighting, planning and mosquito control, among other things, and was controlled by Disney supporters for most of its five decades until the DeSantis appointees took it over last year.

Disney had a deadline of next week to file an opening brief in its appeal to the federal 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, but that deadline is now set for mid-June.

The settlement deal halted almost two years of litigation that was sparked by DeSantis’ takeover of the district from Disney supporters following the company’s opposition to Florida’s Parental Rights in Education Act, which critics called the  Don’t Say Gay law.

The 2022 law banned classroom lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity in early grades and was championed by the Republican governor, who used Disney as a punching bag in speeches while running for president earlier this year. He has since dropped out of the race.

As punishment for Disney’s opposition to the controversial law, DeSantis took over the governing district through legislation passed by the Republican-controlled Florida Legislature and appointed a new board of supervisors. Disney sued DeSantis and his appointees, claiming the company’s free speech rights were violated for speaking out against the legislation. A federal judge  dismissed that lawsuit  in January, but Disney appealed.

Before it was filled with DeSantis appointees early last year, the board — then composed of Disney supporters — agreed to give Disney control of Disney World’s design and construction. The new DeSantis appointees  claimed the “eleventh-hour deals” neutered their powers , and the district sued the company in state court in Orlando to have the contracts voided.

Disney filed counterclaims and asked the state court to declare the agreements valid and enforceable.

Under the settlement, the development agreement and covenants giving Disney design and construction control would be considered null and void, and the new board agreed to operate under a master plan that had been in effect before DeSantis took over the district.

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One day after Bob Iger faced questions about Disney ‘s competitive position vs. Universal in the Orlando theme park game, there came more information today about a significant expansion of Walt Disney World.

Michael Hundgen, Walt Disney World site portfolio executive, said the company’s Orlando resort is undergoing “probably the largest expansion ever at Magic Kingdom,” according to a piece by CNN .

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NEW: Walt Disney World is currently in the process of filing permits for development work behind Magic Kingdom that will prepare the area for a future expansion expected to be the largest expansion in the park’s history. pic.twitter.com/nGmn78ZkH7 — Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) April 4, 2024

Hundgen said the expansion would be on par, size-wise, with the 14-acre Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge.

Asked for specifics on expansion plans at the company’s resorts yesterday, Iger refused to be pinned down.

“You know, we have a lot of projects in development,” he said. “Many of them are known to us. But we disclose these at a cadence and when we really feel we’re ready, and we have something more tangible to show people.”

The odd thing about Iger’s reticence is that Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Josh D’Amaro has been offering potential examples for at least two years.

The biggest round of applause at the 2022 D23 Expo fan event came for a potential  Coco -themed land, which could also include elements from  Encanto . He even shared concept art of what he called Beyond Big Thunder Mountain at  Walt Disney World :  Encanto , which would incorporate the films into the railroad ride. See below.

At last year’s D23 event Bruce Vaughn, Chief Creative Officer at Walt Disney Imagineering, also called he future expansion plans for Magic Kingdom in Florida the largest ever for the park and confirmed the scale would be along the lines of Galaxy’s Edge.

So why is Iger being so vague? The question is a familiar one to Disney. It may be D’Amaro has a big unveiling planned this this year’s D23 event , which takes place August 8-11. There may be another reason, as well.

“With DisneylandForward and more flexibility within our existing properties, new lands and adventures like those underway at Tokyo DisneySea and Shanghai Disneyland could inspire new experiences here,” reads the copy on DisneylandForward.com.

Examples given on the site include  Frozen  land and the  Tangled  and  Peter Pan  attractions for the original park and  Zootopia ,  Tron  and  Toy Story  elements for Disney’s California Adventure. These are just examples, however. Disney brass, including Potrock in his responses to Anaheim residents, have not committed to any of them.

Echoing the Anaheim request for “flexibility,” Iger said it would be “silly” to lock in all of that $60 billion to specific projects now, because they want to be able to build out around IP the market tells them it wants more of.

It’s worth pointing out that Disney is talking about building out one new land here. Add that the the coming addition of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at WDW and you have two new lands. Universal’s in-the-works Epic Universe , is a whole new park due to debut in 2025. It will have five so-called “worlds,” including a new Wizarding World of Harry Potter and a new Super Nintendo World, both of which are prime drivers at Universal Studios Hollywood. Brian Roberts, CEO of NBCUniversal parent Comcast in January called Epic Universe the company’s most ambitious park yet.

Iger did offer that 70% of the pledged $60 billion investment will be put into new attractions and 30% will be for technology and maintenance to make these expansions happen.

Deadline has reached out to WDW for comment and this story will be updated when one is received.

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Missy Elliott announces tour with Ciara, Busta Rhymes and Timbaland — how to get tickets

Missy Elliott's first time headlining a tour will be with people who have been a part of her music since the beginning of her career.

The famed rapper announced her "Out of This World — The Missy Elliott Experience" tour on social media April 8 and shared that singer Ciara, rapper Busta Rhymes and producer Timbaland will be on the road with her. They have collaborated with Elliott on songs throughout her career.

"ATTENTION IT’S TIME," her caption read. The post was a video featuring Elliott, Ciara and Busta Rhymes in an intergalactic space as they try to figure out where they are. Elliott then calls who she refers to as Tim, most likely Timbaland, for help.

"These three icons come together to show you something you've never seen before," Elliott says in the video.

“'OUT OF THIS WORLD'TOUR across NORTH AMERICA!!!! With my family @ciara @bustarhymes & @timbaland This Spaceship will be Landing NEAR YOU RUN 4 COVER!" she added in the caption.

Elliott said in a press release announcing the news that she's in a season of firsts, even in this advanced stage of her career. She has released six albums and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2023. She also holds an honorary doctorate in music degree from Berklee College of Music.

“This is an incredible time in my life as I am experiencing so many milestone ‘firsts,’” she said. “Being the FIRST female hip-hop artist to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and now going out on my FIRST headline tour."

She said there's been fan interest in her going on tour for some time, but she waited until it felt right to her.

"Fans have been asking me to tour forever but I wanted to wait until I felt the time was right because I knew if I was ever going to do it, I had to do it big, and I had to do it with family! So get ready to be taken OUT OF THIS WORLD with me, Busta Rhymes, Ciara, and Timbaland! We can’t wait to share this experience with the fans!" she said.

The tour lineup could not be more exciting for super fans and is currently scheduled to have stops across the U.S. and in Canada during July and August.

Here’s everything to know about Elliott’s upcoming “Out Of This World” tour.

Why is Missy Elliott going on tour with Timbaland, Busta Rhymes and Ciara?

Elliott has worked with all three artists over the years.

In 2019, Elliott wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter, that Timbaland produced her 1997 debut studio album "Supa Dupa Fly" in just two weeks. Timbaland and Busta Rhymes are both featured on the "Work It" singer's first studio album.

Elliott has teamed up with Ciara on classic songs like "1, 2 Step" (2004) and “Lose Control” (2005).

How to get tickets to Missy Elliott's tour

Tickets will become available for Verizon presale on April 9 at 10 a.m. local time for each concert location, according to the press release and Ticketmaster .

Once presale tickets are available, fans can purchase tickets through Verizon Up until the window closes April 11 at 10 p.m.

Additional presales will run throughout the week leading up to the general onsale starting on April 12 at 10 a.m. on the singer's website , the release said.

When does Missy Elliott's tour start?

The "Out Of This World" tour opens in Vancouver, Canada, on July 4, according to the press release.

What are Missy Elliott's tour dates?

July 4: Vancouver, Canada — Rogers Arena

July 6: Seattle — Climate Pledge Arena

July 9: Oakland, California — Oakland Arena

July 11: Los Angeles — Crypto.com Arena

July 13: Las Vegas — T-Mobile Arena

July 16: Denver — Ball Arena

July 18: Austin, Texas — Moody Center

July 20: Houston — Toyota Center

July 21: Fort Worth, Texas — Dickies Arena

July 24: Tampa, Florida — Amalie Arena

July 25: Sunrise, Florida — Amerant Bank Arena

July 27: Atlanta — State Farm Arena

Aug. 1: Baltimore — CFG Bank Arena

Aug. 2: Hampton, Virginia — Hampton Coliseum

Aug. 3: Elmont, New York — UBS Arena

Aug. 5: Philadelphia — Wells Fargo Center

Aug. 8: Washington — Capital One Arena

Aug. 9: Newark, New Jersey —  Prudential Center

Aug. 10: Boston — TD Garden

Aug. 12: Brooklyn, New York — Barclays Center

Aug. 15: Detroit — Little Caesars Arena

Aug. 17: Montreal, Canada — Bell Centre

Aug. 19: Toronto, Canada — Scotiabank Arena

Aug. 22: Rosemont, Illinois — Allstate Arena

Randi Richardson is a reporter for NBC News' TODAY.com based in Brooklyn.

Disney Advisory Issued: Millions to Follow New Filming Protocol

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250 new Disney attractions debuted this past week, but there is one rule that many guests are choosing to ignore.

Guests visiting several Disney parks worldwide can embark on an intergalactic adventure through Star Tours, transporting them to distant galaxies. Presently, this attraction is available at Walt Disney World (Disney’s Hollywood Studios), Disneyland (Disneyland Park), Disneyland Paris (Disneyland Paris Park), and Tokyo Disneyland.

On April 5, 250 new versions of the attraction debuted.

These are subtle changes that alter the storyline and the flying path that guests get to experience on the attraction, making the re-rideability factor immense.

As Disney shared , “ Hold on tight as urgent transmissions from Ahsoka Tano, Cassian Andor, the Mandalorian and Grogu may soon be part of your next Starspeeder flight.

Starting April 5, 2024, embark on exciting new S tar Wars adventures featuring characters and locations from some of your favorite Disney+ series. With these additions, you’ll have the opportunity to experience one of more than 250 storyline variations, including a visit to the planet Peridea from Ahsoka. Because the many story twists are random, you never know where you’ll go or who you may encounter along the way!”

In 2011, Disney unveiled Star Tours: The Adventures Continue, a revamped version of the attraction incorporating 3D visuals and varied ride sequences, ensuring a unique experience for each guest.

Currently, Star Tours resides alongside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney World and Disneyland. However, Disneyland Paris offers a distinct setup. In this park, the ride is situated in Discoveryland, akin to Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland, alongside attractions like Hyper Space Mountain.

Notably, Disneyland Paris does not feature a dedicated Star Wars- themed land.

Disney fan Clint Gamache took to X to share that they were sad to see so many guests breaking explicit Disney rules, “It’s so disheartening to see content creators going and filming on rides and attractions when Disney/Universal whomever strictly prohibits it. I guess it’s really hard to follow rules.”

While Gamache did not state what ride he was talking about, considering he said it the day the new Star Tours scenes debuted, and Star Tours is one of the few rides not to allow filming at Disney (similar to TRON Lightcycle / Run and Space Mountain, which would enable filming when the camera is secured) reporter Alicia Stella quickly explained:

Not too many Disney rides restrict it, but this one says this “One final reminder: smoking and photography are never permitted on any Star Tours flight.”

And that is more or less what I was referring to. Today specifically. — Clint Gamache (@iamcg83) April 6, 2024

Clint then confirmed that this is what they were referring to. With a new attraction often comes new social media posts and YouTube videos, and now, there are already many videos online that are showcasing some of the new show scenes that were added, even after being told not to.

It should be noted that Disney could go as far as to remove guests from the park who disobey their rules, so if you are told to not film on a ride, it is best to not do so.

Disney initially planned a simulator ride based on the 1979 movie The Black Hole. Unfortunately, the film’s box office bomb forced them to abandon that idea. However, Disney wasn’t ready to give up on the simulator concept. They already had a successful partnership with George Lucas, thanks to their collaboration on the 3D short film Captain EO. This existing relationship opened a door to a galaxy far, far away.

In 1986, Disney’s creative minds, known as Imagineers, saw the potential for a Star War s-themed simulator ride. Knowing Lucas’s own love for Disney parks, they approached him with the idea. Lucas enthusiastically embraced the concept, and Star Tours was born.

Star Tours debuted at Disneyland in 1987, replacing the former Adventure Thru Inner Space attraction. This new ride marked a significant leap forward in theme park technology. It utilized a first-of-its-kind motion simulator system, allowing guests to experience a thrilling flight through the Star Wars universe.

Guests boarded a StarSpeeder 1000 piloted by the initially hapless droid Rex (later replaced by the more competent RX-20). The unpredictable journeys took riders on daring escapes through asteroid fields, past iconic locations like the Death Star, and into close encounters with beloved characters like R2-D2 and C-3PO.

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Star Tours revolutionized theme park experiences. Its success not only solidified the popularity of Star Wars but also paved the way for future interactive simulator rides across the Disney park system. The attraction received updates over the years, incorporating new destinations and characters from the prequel and sequel trilogies. This continuous evolution ensures Star Tours remains a beloved attraction for Star Wars fans of all ages.

Did you know that Star Tours did not allow filming of any kind? 

The best photos of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour — so far

• Taylor Swift has shattered records and moved markets with The Eras Tour.
• The tour heads to Europe this summer with a few additional US stops in the fall.
• Photos show Swift performing in a multitude of costumes with guests like Ice Spice and Haim.

Taylor Swift is not only on top of the world — she's traversing it on her record-breaking Eras Tour.

Celebrating 17 years of her genre-spanning music with tributes to the songs, costumes, and Easter eggs that have made her a global superstar, The Eras Tour is the first-ever tour to gross over $1 billion in revenue.

The tour has made Swift a billionaire and boosts the economies of every city it visits with an estimated $4.6 billion in US consumer spending connected to the concerts. Swift's opening shows in Glendale, Arizona, generated more local revenue than the Super Bowl.

Here are photos that capture some of the most memorable moments of The Eras Tour — so far. After completing legs in the US, Mexico, Brazil, Japan, Australia, and Singapore, Swift continues on to Europe this summer and circles back to the US in the fall.

The Eras Tour has boosted local economies, with Taylor Swift fans spending thousands on travel, hotels, and restaurants in concert cities worldwide.

Trading friendship bracelets has also become a staple of the concert experience, inspired by a lyric in Swift's song "You're On Your Own Kid."

Fans come dressed in costumes representing Swift's many eras of music.

Swift's Versace bodysuit sparkled during the opening number of her March 2023 show in Las Vegas.

The spotlight shone on Swift at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta in April 2023.

Swift received a standing ovation after performing "Champagne Problems" in Nashville in May 2023.

She braved the pouring rain while performing in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Rapper Ice Spice joined Swift at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium to perform their "Karma" collaboration featured on a deluxe edition of Swift's 10th album, "Midnights."

To celebrate the release of "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)," Swift brought out the koi-fish guitar from her Speak Now Tour to play "Long Live" in Kansas City, Missouri, in July 2023.

She also brought out Presley Cash, Joey King, and Taylor Lautner for the premiere of the "I Can See You" music video from "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)."

Haim opened for Swift and later joined her onstage at her shows in Santa Clara, California.

Thousands of fans' wristbands lit up in rainbow colors during the singer's "Lover" set in Inglewood, California, in August 2023.

During her "Fearless" set in Inglewood, Swift took a break from strumming her sparkly guitar to create a heart shape with her hands.

At the same show, Swift surprised fans with the news that "1989 (Taylor's Version)" would be available in October 2023.

When The Eras Tour came to Brazil in November, the famous Christ the Redeemer statue featured a message dedicated to the singer and Swifties who flew in from around the world.

A young fan traded friendship bracelets with Swift at a show in São Paulo.

She nailed the choreography in her "Reputation" era in Sydney in February.

The "Reputation" set also featured looks from Swift's past eras during "Look What You Made Me Do."

Opening act Sabrina Carpenter sang "White Horse" with Swift during the acoustic set in Sydney.

Wearing sparkling fringe jackets, Swift and her backup dancers took their final bows after performing in Melbourne, Australia.

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Disney allowed to pause its federal lawsuit against Florida governor as part of settlement deal

ORLANDO, Fla. — An appellate court on Monday granted Disney’s request for a two-month pause in a federal lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his appointees to Walt Disney World’s governing district after the two sides reached a settlement on separate litigation in state court.

Disney’s request last Friday to the federal appellate court was motivated by last month’s settlement deal involving two Florida lawsuits between Disney and the DeSantis-appointed Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. After DeSantis took over the theme park’s governing board, the company and the district began fighting in state court over how Disney World will be developed in the future.

As part of the settlement, Disney agreed to pause the separate federal lawsuit, which is being appealed, pending negotiations on a new development agreement with the DeSantis appointees. The district provides municipal services such as firefighting, planning and mosquito control, among other things, and was controlled by Disney supporters for most of its five decades until the DeSantis appointees took it over last year.

Disney had a deadline of next week to file an opening brief in its appeal to the federal Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, but that deadline is now set for mid-June.

The settlement deal halted almost two years of litigation that was sparked by DeSantis’ takeover of the district from Disney supporters following the company’s opposition to Florida’s so-called Don’t Say Gay law.

The 2022 law banned classroom lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity in early grades and was championed by the Republican governor, who used Disney as a punching bag in speeches while running for president earlier this year. He has since dropped out of the race.

As punishment for Disney’s opposition to the controversial law, DeSantis took over the governing district through legislation passed by the Republican-controlled Florida Legislature and appointed a new board of supervisors. Disney sued DeSantis and his appointees, claiming the company’s free speech rights were violated for speaking out against the legislation. A federal judge dismissed that lawsuit in January, but Disney appealed.

Before it was filled with DeSantis appointees early last year, the board — then composed of Disney supporters — agreed to give Disney control of Disney World’s design and construction. The new DeSantis appointees claimed the “eleventh-hour deals” neutered their powers and the district sued the company in state court in Orlando to have the contracts voided.

Disney filed counterclaims and asked the state court to declare the agreements valid and enforceable.

Under the settlement, the development agreement and covenants giving Disney design and construction control would be considered null and void, and the new board agreed to operate under a master plan that had been in effect before DeSantis took over the district.

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Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite

Experience a joyous after-hours event at disneyland park—june 18 and 20, 2024—celebrating the diversity that makes us unique., save the date starting april 9, 2024, magic key holders will have the opportunity to purchase from a select amount of pre-sale tickets ahead of the general public. general admission tickets go on sale april 11, 2024 (no earlier than 9:00 am pacific time). tickets are $159 per guest (ages 3+)., a proud celebration.

Come together with family, allies and friends to enjoy an unforgettable and fun-filled evening that recognizes and embraces the LGBTQIA+ community.

During this separately ticketed event at Disneyland Park, Guests will delight in after-hours park admission to shorter attraction wait times, special entertainment, Character experiences, photo opportunities and much more!

Event Details Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite

• Location: Disneyland Park
• Dates: June 18 and June 20, 2024
• Time: 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM
• Ticket Price: $159 per Guest (ages 3+)

The ticket to this event also includes admission to Disneyland Park as early as 6:00 PM—that’s 3 hours before the party begins—on the valid date of your ticket. Guests with a ticket to this event do not need to make a theme park reservation to enter Disneyland Park at 6:00 PM or later.

• Parking fees are not included in the ticket price.

Music and Entertainment

• Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite Fireworks – WELCOME! Feel the warmth and excitement of this dazzling fireworks show inspired by Walt Disney’s declaration: “To all who come to this happy place, welcome!”
• Welcome Pride Cavalcade Join in the fun as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and their friends dressed in special attire dance through Disneyland Park.
• Pride Nite Dance Club Move to popular dance club tracks at Pride Nite Dance Club at the Rivers of America.
• 'Ohana Dance Party with Stitch Enjoy great tunes with joyful energy at a dance party that embraces family and the inclusive spirit of ‘ohana!
• Country Line Dancing at the Golden Horseshoe Kick up your heels on the dance floor, y’all! Join in the community spirit of line dancing with a little two-steppin’.
• Character Experiences Meet beloved Disney Characters throughout the park!
• Fond Farewell Be sure to catch a snapshot of Mickey Mouse and his pals as they wish everyone a fond farewell from the steps of the Disneyland Railroad Train Station.

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Themed eats, special keepsakes.

Disney PhotoPass Scan the QR code on your event wristband into the Disneyland app to access Disney PhotoPass digital photos captured during the event. Disney PhotoPass photos must be linked to your Disney account to be downloaded. Disney PhotoPass digital photo downloads exclude separately priced Disney PhotoPass packages and products offered at select locations. Photos can be downloaded from your Disney account as often as desired, up to 45 days after initial capture. Disney PhotoPass service is subject to the Disney PhotoPass terms and conditions and the Disney PhotoPass expiration policy . Online registration required.

Themed Photos

Dress your inspired best, purchase tickets.

General admission tickets go on sale April 11, 2024 (no earlier than 9:00 AM Pacific Time).

• The number of tickets available for each event date are limited, and event tickets are valid only for the specific event date and hours.
• Tickets must be purchased online and are not available on the day of the event.
• Limit 8 tickets per person, per event date, and no discounts apply.
• Tickets are not required for Guests ages 2 and younger.
• Tickets are non-refundable and may not be resold or transferred for commercial purposes.
• Costumes are subject to Disney guidelines and should not be obstructive or offensive; please check special event costume guidelines for restrictions.
• Only select attractions, experiences, offerings and services will be available during the event. Offer, event and event elements may be modified and limited in availability, and are subject to restrictions and change or cancellation without notice or liability.
• No refunds will be given for any changes or cancellations due to inclement weather or otherwise.
• View important information to know before visiting the Disneyland Resort.

Costume Guidelines Please read the official Costume Guidelines for children and adults. Costumes are subject to Disney guidelines and should not be obstructive or offensive. While we encourage creativity, we also value safety and good judgment. Our costume guidelines apply throughout the duration of the event.

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In a world where heroic characters, magical places and unforgettable stories rule, your own fantastic adventure begins. Encounter epic Star Wars adventures, bust a dance move with your favorite Disney Junior Characters, take a perilous plunge in The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and get a toy’s-eye view of Andy’s backyard in Toy Story Land.

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Disney Fends Off Activist Investor for Second Time in 2 Years

Nelson Peltz had campaigned for two seats on Disney’s board of directors, as he sought to shake up the company’s growth plan.

By Brooks Barnes

Reporting from Los Angeles

The activist investor Nelson Peltz and Ike Perlmutter, the former chairman of Marvel Entertainment, have failed to infiltrate Disney’s board for the second time in two years, losing a tensely fought contest for support of the company’s shareholders as part of a campaign to alter its direction.

The Walt Disney Company said on Wednesday that shareholders had voted to elect its entire slate of board nominees by a “substantial” margin — thus rejecting a demand by Mr. Peltz’s hedge fund, Trian Partners, for two seats and endorsing a growth plan that the company’s chief executive, Robert A. Iger, has laid out.

Trian controls about $3.5 billion in Disney stock, a vast majority of which is owned by Mr. Perlmutter. He and Mr. Peltz, both 81, had also tried to shake up the Disney board last year, abandoning the effort after Mr. Iger unveiled a sweeping turnaround plan .

“With the distracting proxy contest now behind us, we’re eager to focus 100 percent of our attention on our most important priorities: growth and value creation for our shareholders and creative excellence for our consumers,” Mr. Iger said.

Mr. Peltz received 31 percent of the vote from shareholders who thought he should join the company’s board, according to a preliminary count. In a statement, Trian said that it was “disappointed” with the outcome but that it was “proud of the impact we have had in refocusing this company on value creation and good governance.”

Disney shares dropped 3 percent on Wednesday.

The latest Disney-Trian contest devolved into one of the largest, priciest and nastiest in history. Trian spent about $25 million on its offensive, while Disney priced its defense at up to $40 million, according to securities filings. Both sides inundated investors with political-style campaign materials, including mailings, emails, social media ads, videos and phone calls.

Trian harshly criticized Disney’s streaming strategy, lagging stock price and succession planning. Disney denounced Trian as “disruptive and destructive” and portrayed Mr. Perlmutter as being driven by revenge.

Mr. Perlmutter sold Marvel to Disney in 2009 for $4 billion and joined the company’s leadership team. In 2012, Disney negotiated settlements with three Black consumer products executives who accused Mr. Perlmutter of mistreatment. In 2016, Mr. Perlmutter sought to fire Kevin Feige, Marvel’s movie chairman, for spending too much ($250 million) to make “Captain America: Civil War,” which sold $1.2 billion in tickets. Mr. Iger overruled him. Mr. Perlmutter also resisted making inclusion-oriented movies like “Black Panther,” which collected $1.4 billion.

Mr. Iger finally ousted him last year.

By winning the support of shareholders on Wednesday, Mr. Iger can push forward with his growth plan for Disney — one that includes overhauling ESPN for the streaming era , spending $60 billion on new theme park attractions and cruise ships and finding a new generation of hit movies.

But the victory did not leave Mr. Iger, 73, without bruises.

At first, he seemed poised to easily win. Prominent Disney investors like George Lucas and Laurene Powell Jobs publicly offered support. Disney family members, including Abigail E. Disney, blasted Mr. Peltz and his associates as “wolves in sheep’s clothing.” Analysts (Guggenheim, Macquarie) and shareholder advisory firms (Glass Lewis, ValueEdge) threw cold water on Trian’s campaign.

It became a much closer contest after ISS, an influential shareholder advisory firm, partly sided with Trian. Mr. Peltz also won the backing of Egan-Jones , another advisory; it faulted Disney for unnecessarily veering into what it called “the killing fields of the culture wars,” a reference to Disney’s blowup with Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida over an education law that opponents labeled “Don’t Say Gay.”

One large investor that backed Mr. Peltz, the California Public Employees’ Retirement System, or CalPERS, which owns about 6.6 million Disney shares, said the company would benefit from “fresh eyes.” It added that Mr. Peltz was “capable of leading needed change in corporate governance.”

In the end, Disney’s two biggest shareholders, Vanguard and BlackRock, which own a combined 12 percent of the company’s shares, ignored ISS and voted for Mr. Iger’s slate of directors. Mr. Iger also won crucial backing from small-fry investors: An unusually large amount of Disney shares (up to 40 percent) are held by individuals, many of them fans of the company’s movies and theme parks. (On average among public companies, individuals own closer to 15 percent of the shares.)

Roughly 75 percent of individual shareholders voted to elect the Disney slate, according to the preliminary tally.

Mr. Iger returned to run the company in 2022 — two years after he had retired — when the Disney board fired his hand-selected successor, Bob Chapek . During his earlier, 15-year stint, Mr. Iger delayed his retirement four times and seemed reluctant to leave when he did.

Ever since his return, Mr. Iger has encountered a seemingly nonstop array of challenges: repeated attacks by activist investors, sparring with Mr. DeSantis over control of government services at Disney World in Florida, two union strikes that shut down Hollywood for six months, the collapse of Walt Disney Animation films at the box office and even rebukes voiced and written by Elon Musk.

Should Disney sell ABC? How does ESPN navigate a transition to full-bore streaming? Who will take over as chief executive when Mr. Iger retires again?

Some of those questions remain.

“Regardless of the outcome of today’s vote, Trian will be watching the company’s performance,” Mr. Peltz said at the meeting before the results of the vote were announced. “Trian still has continuing concerns about the current strategy,” he said. “All we want is for Disney to get back to making great content and delighting consumers — and for Disney to create sustainable long-term value for all of the shareholders.”

In other news from Disney’s shareholder meeting, the company said investors had also voted against giving Blackwells Capital, a smaller activist hedge fund, seats on the board; it had campaigned for three.

“The company would have benefited from any one of our candidates for the hard work needed over the next few years to advance this iconic company, but we respect the will of the shareholders and the outcome,” Blackwells said in a statement.

Lauren Hirsch contributed reporting from New York.

Brooks Barnes covers all things Hollywood. He joined The New York Times in 2007 and previously worked at The Wall Street Journal. More about Brooks Barnes

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