What changes is Disney making in 2023?

We already know about certain areas that will open soon in Disney World. Magic Kingdom will soon get TRON Lightcycle / Run, while at EPCOT the remainder of World Celebration and Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana will both be opening in 2023. The opening of these new attractions and spaces could impact capacity.



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This makes the September/October 2023 a good time to visit. Even once Moana is open, we're actually expecting Walt Disney World to be relatively stable until “late 2024” when Tiana's Bayou Adventure opens. We expect TRON to keeps its virtual queue at least through the end of 2023.

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Disney has announced that two major attractions are opening in 2023 — TRON Lightcycle Run and Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana! If you want to hit both of these new attractions on your 2023 trip, plan your trip for later in the year. We can't wait for TRON to take off!

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Nevertheless, wait times are an imperfect measure of Walt Disney World's crowds, especially if you're comparing current conditions to prior years. Walt Disney World attendance has increased by several million people over the course of the last decade-plus, so the vast majority of days in 2023 will be more crowded than ...

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Nevertheless, wait times are an imperfect measure of Walt Disney World's crowds, especially if you're comparing current conditions to prior years. Walt Disney World attendance has increased by several million people over the course of the last decade-plus, so the vast majority of days in 2023 will be more crowded than ...

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The Disney Dining Plan Is Returning — Here's How to Plan a Nearly All-inclusive Trip. Disney Dining Plans are returning in January 2024 — here's what you need to know to make the most of this Disney World package.

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Cheapest Time of the Year at Disney World in 2023 As a rule, January, February, August, and September are the cheapest seasons, as long as you avoid any holidays in those months. November and December are also good, though the discounts are not quite as deep.

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Starting on January 9, 2024, you can visit any theme park without a reservation as long as you have a date-based ticket. A date-based ticket is the standard ticket option and means you've purchased park passes for a specific time frame (whether it's tickets alone or part of a vacation package).

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Currently, Disney has not announced any plans to build in Texas. However, with Universal creating a park in Frisco, Texas, it will be interesting to see if other brands follow suit. For now, we'll keep an eye on all of Disney projects around the globe!

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Every Disney World Ride Closure in 2023
  • Mine Train!
  • Splash Mountain.
  • Merida meets at the Gazebo now.
  • Voyage of the Little Mermaid.
  • Blizzard Beach Water Park.


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The Walt Disney Company has a big birthday to celebrate in 2023. It's celebrating 100 years by throwing the biggest event yet in Disney history: Disney 100 Years of Wonder. The heart of the celebration takes place at Disneyland Resort, and that's where the party kicked off Jan. 27, 2023.

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Disney's 100th Anniversary is officially underway at Walt Disney World, with new things to do at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and the resort hotels. This guide to the 100 Years of Wonder Celebration offers info, what to see & do, and other assorted tips. (Updated September 22, 2023.)

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December is one of the busiest times of year for Disney World, and, as such, sees the highest average ticket prices. The most expensive day to visit Disney World at the end of the year is, again, not a surprise, the period of time right before Christmas until New Year's Eve.

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GRAPHIC: The best times to visit Walt Disney World in 2023
  • January 17-31 (light to moderate crowds, cool temps)
  • February 1-9 (light to moderate crowds, cool temps)
  • May 1-5 (light to moderate crowds)
  • May 8-25 (light to moderate crowds)
  • August 14-18 (light crowds)
  • August 21-31 (light crowds)


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For 2023, Walt Disney World ticket prices start at $109 per person and max out at $189. However, this doesn't include a 6.5% sales tax – or add-on options like Park Hopper, Memory Maker, or Water Park and Sports. With these extras, ticket prices can really add up.

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The worst times to visit Disney World in 2023 are:
  • January 1, January 13-18.
  • February 17-26 (President's Day)
  • March 17 – April 16 (Spring Break & Easter)
  • May 26 – August 13.
  • November 17-26 (Avoid Thanksgiving Week)
  • December 15 -31 (Avoid Christmas and New Year's Weeks)


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In general the best days of the week to visit the Disney World parks are Tuesday and Wednesday. The reason being is many families find that you need an entire week for a Disney vacation and typically arrive on Saturday or Sunday. We find weekends and Monday to be the busiest days at Walt Disney World.

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Off-peak times fall around January, February, September, and early November. Discounts on vacation packages booked directly through Disney (which combine park tickets and hotel stays) can be found year-round, though they're most common at these less-crowded times.

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Walt Disney World's official 50th Anniversary kicked off on October 1, 2021. But, the celebration of the 1971 opening of the Walt Disney World Resort lasted much, much longer than that.

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Summary. It's time to celebrate ... the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World! The World's Most Magical Celebration kicked off Oct. 1, 2021, across all four Disney World theme parks and will run until March 31, 2023.

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