Josh D’Amaro Highlights Some Reasons to Celebrate in 2023
Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, Josh D’Amaro has just penned an open letter highlighting some of the things coming to walt the theme parks in 2023 and we definitely think its worth a closer look. Some of these are things we already know about like new attractions and others might surprise you. Let’s dive in.
TRON Lightcycle/ Run – Walt Disney World
Of course, the big news today and one that D’Amaro was quick to highlight is the official news that TRON Lightcycle/Run will be opening at the Magic Kingdom on April 4, 2022!
Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway – Disneyland
If you’ve been following along with us, you’ll know that Toon-town at Disneyland theme park will be getting its own version of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway which is slated to open up this year! The official opening date is just weeks away- January 27, 2023!
World of Color – ONE- Disney California Adventure
Also opening on January 27, 2023 is World of Color – ONE which celebrates the rich storytelling legacy begun by Walt Disney a century ago. It brings to life spectacular moments for your favorite Disney films including The Lion King, Moana, Ratatouille, Soul, Star Wars, The Avengers and more.
Wondrous Journeys – Disneyland
Celebrate 100 years of Disney magic-making with this incredible show using Sleeping Beauty Castle and Main Street USA as the canvas. Watch as the park comes to life with Disney characters and vivid animated worlds. The show, also opening on January 27, 2023 will feature soaring music, state-of-the-art projection technology, pyrotechnics and more!
Happily Ever After – Magic Kingdom
This morning, we shared the exciting news that beloved evening fireworks display Happily Ever After will be returning to the Magic Kingdom starting on April 3rd.
Whether it’s your first time, or the park is your home away from home, get ready to reach out and find your happily ever after with us at Cinderella Castle soon.
Magic Happens – Disneyland Resort
Magic Happens will be returning to the Happiest Place on Earth starting on February 24, 2023. This is the perfect way to celebrate The Walt Disney Company’s 100th Birthday . During this beloved parade, Mickey Mouse leads a cavalcade of fabulous floats, whimsically costumed performers and popular Disney pals around the park and into your hearts—all while moving to a high-energy contemporary musical score that puts a spin on classic Disney hits. In addition, a stirring song co-composed by singer-songwriter Todrick Hall brings some of your favorite Disney tales to life like never before.
With all of those big announcements out of the way, D’Amaro also took time to highlight some smaller but changes but they’re equally as exciting. Here’s a look at some of the ways Disney is looking to improve quest experience in 2023.
At Walt Disney World Resort
Here are some additional changes coming to Walt Disney World in the year ahead.
- Beginning in the next few months, Walt Disney World Annual Passholders will be able to visit the theme parks after 2 p.m. without needing a park reservation, except on Saturdays and Sundays at Magic Kingdom Park. Pass blockout dates will continue to apply like they do today
- Making changes that will help our guests get the most out of their visit, such as including complimentary self-parking for guests staying at Disney Resort hotels beginning this evening, January 10
- Beginning in the next few months, guests purchasing Disney Genie+ service will also receive digital downloads of their Disney PhotoPass attraction photos and videos at select attractions, taken on the day of their purchase and park visit, at no additional charge
At Disneyland Resort
In addition, here are some Disney policy changes you’ll want to take note of! In 2023 Disneyland will…
- Be significantly increasing the number of days – nearly two months’ worth over the coming year – that we’ll offer our lowest-priced one-day, one-park ticket at $104
- Offer more flexibility with our Park Hopper ticket, giving Guests the ability to begin crossing over earlier (starting at 11 a.m.), beginning February 4
- Provide complimentary Disney PhotoPass digital downloads of attraction photos for all ticketed park guests, beginning February 4 throughout the Disney100 celebration
- Make Magic Key passes available for sale more times during the year as inventory becomes available
These are pretty exciting changes from Josh D’Amaro and go as we enter into 2023. We expect more exciting announcements in the pipeline so keep following along with us!
Readers are encouraged to keep following along with MickeyBlog for further Walt Disney World news and updates. We’ll be coming to you LIVE! from the theme parks each and every week.
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