2014 Disney World Ticket Price Increase Announced!
Effective immediately Disney World Ticket Prices have increased!
Starting on February 23, 2014 new Disney World Ticket Prices have gone into effect both on-line and at the ticket booths at the Walt Disney World Resort. This price increase came without prior notification or warning.Here are the new prices that are in effect. Please note that all prices shown are without Sales Tax that will add an additional 6.5% to the total.
The pricing structure remains in a similar fashion to the previous Magic Your Way Ticket options where buying just 1,2, or 3 day tickets are extremely expensive and you did not see a price break until you purchased 4 day or longer passes.
Disney World Annual Pass Ticket Prices
The prices for Disney World Annual Passes also see a significant increase as posted below:
There is no difference between adult and child pricing for any of the Disney World Annual Passes Anymore. The new Annual Pass price is $634 and the Premium Annual Pass is $754.
The Disney World Annual Pass includes admission to all 4 Disney World Theme parks (Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, & Disney's Animal Kingdom) for an unlimited admission with Park Hopper rights for an entire year. It also includes FREE Parking at all of the Disney World Theme Parks. There are additional Discounts and privileges that are available to Disney Annual Passholders such as the ability to purchase the Tables in Wonderland Discount Dining Card.
Disney World Water Parks Ticket Prices
The prices for the Disney World Water Parks will be the following for 2014:
One day passes will cost $53 for Adults(Ages 10+) and $45 for Child (Ages 3-9) + Sales Tax.
Yeti Destroys Track On Expedition Everest!
There is significant damage to the track at Disney's Animal Kingdom on the roller coaster known as Expedition Everest. We have photographic evidence that a Yeti is to blame!
Yeti Warnings All Around Forbidden Mountain
It really shouldn't surprise anyone that the damage has occurred, there are sufficient warning signs everywhere around Forbidden Mountain that the Yeti has been spotted.
Tempting fate sometime results in serious consequences. The Yeti just isn't a creature to be trifled with. Thrill seekers, just chose to repeatedly ignore these warnings in order experience Forbidden Mountain.
The initial damage was spotted at the very top of the mountain. Fortunately the passengers that took this picture were able to stop in time before proceeding. They were even able to get their train to operate in reverse to begin the treacherous trek back down the mountain.
Evidence Of The Yeti Destroying Track
Believe it or not we do have photographic evidence of the Yeti destroying sections of the track. Check out the sequence of photos below:
You can definitely see the progression of emotions for the Yeti who appears to feel challenged by the presence of the humans and wishes to make sure that they understand who is in charge. That last telling picture is the proof that we had been seeking with the Yeti caught in the act of ripping up a section of track.
Expedition Everest Continues To Operate!
Repairs are underway, and attempts are being made to operate the ride anyway. We were not able to get anyone from Disney World management to comment about whether they believed it was safe to continue to send so many travelers into Forbidden Mountain along the known paths that the Yeti lives.Will You Challenge The Yeti?
The choice is now up to you. Do you ride the exciting Expedition Everest attraction, or do you respect the Yeti's wishes and leave him in peace? Only you can decide.Star Wars Weekends 2014 Announces Addition Of 5th Weekend!
Great news that has just been announced, a surprise 5th weekend has been added to the already announced dates for the 2014 Star Wars Weekends at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The official poster design for 2014 is pictured above (and we think it looks amazing!)
Fans of the annual Star Wars event will be happy to know the James Arnold Taylor will be returning as the official celebrity host again this year. His connection to Star Wars is he was the voice of Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series
2014 Star Wars Weekends
Here are the dates for the Disney World Star Wars Weekends:- Weekend I: May 16 – 18, 2014
- Weekend II: May 23 – 25, 2014
- Weekend III: May 30 – June 1, 2014
- Weekend IV: June 6 – 8, 2014
- Weekend V: June 13 – 15, 2014
Gary Buchanan,social media managing editor for Disney Parks posted the following information on www.Starwars.com :
As the Rebel Alliance continues its fight for freedom and democracy in the Star Wars galaxy, the phantom puppetmaster himself, Darth Sidious (a.k.a. Emperor Palpatine), has issued a new galactic decree about Star Wars Weekends 2014 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
While some of his blue-hued holographic transmission was garbled, the Emperor has ordered his Galactic Empire to create a demonstration of force and power that can be seen high above Disney’s Hollywood Studios during Star Wars Weekends 2014. This has caused much talk in the galaxy that a gala fireworks show featuring Star Wars music will be presented each evening this year.
When consulted, several protocol droids further translated the Emperor’s message. These translations reinforced the conclusions that there will be a new evening experience for Star Wars Weekends guests on Hollywood Blvd. in the Walt Disney World Resort theme park.
However, that’s not the end of this story.
When the Rebel Alliance secretly learned of the Emperor’s plans from a hidden message decoded from an astromech droid, they decided to extend the galactic gala one more weekend in 2014.
In order to convince more guests to join the Rebellion, a fifth weekend is now being added to Star Wars Weekends 2014. The new event dates are every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from May 16-June 15, 2014. The theme for this year’s event is, appropriately, “Join the Rebellion.”
2014 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival To Be Longest Ever - Dates Announced!
The most popular Special Event at the Walt Disney World Resort, the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, will be even longer in 2014!
The dates for the 2014 rendition of the annual Disney World Festival have been announced and the Food & Wine Festival will be one week longer than ever before and start earlier in September. The Festival will kick-off on September 19, 2014 and continue through November 10th, 2014.
Stay tuned to Only WDWorld - Your Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Information Source -as details for events, entertainment, celebrity chefs, and most especially the food, wine, and beer offerings become available they will be posted.
Top 5 Disney World Character Couples In Topiary At The Epcot Flower & Garden Festival
The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival brings an amazing array of colorful flowers and beautiful plants to an already visually stunning theme park. One of the most anticipated parts of the festival is the great Disney Character Topiaries that are on display.
Today, Only WDWorld selects the Top 5 Disney Character Couples that are depicted in Topiary form during the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival.
Top 5 Disney Character Couple Topiaries
5. Princess Aurora & Prince Phillip - Sleeping Beauty and her Prince are beautifully captured while dancing amongst the flowered grounds.
4. Cinderella & Prince Charming - Everyone's favorite Disney Princess, Cinderella looks graceful as she dances with her Prince.
3. Lady & the Tramp - How can you not think about that classic scene from the movie Lady & The Tramp when you look at these incredible topiaries?
2. Belle & the Beast - Belle and the Beast look great with Paris as a backdrop.
1. Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse - How can you argue with Mickey Mouse and Minnie as our top choice? Over the years they are seen in different scenes, but always look great!
Disney World Must See Special Event
Each year the Disney World Horticultural staff outdoes themselves and puts together an amazing collection of gardens, flower beds, container gardens, and topiaries. The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival is certainly a must see event. The best part is that it is included with your paid park admission to Epcot!Enchanted Tales With Belle At The Magic Kingdom
The best of the new attractions in the Fantasyland Expansion of the Magic Kingdom in Disney World is called Enchanted Tales With Belle. I was quickly won over by this charming interactive attraction that I was expecting to not like, thinking it was solely for Princess loving young girls.
Enchanted Tales With Belle
The Disney Imagineers are first and foremost storytellers and Enchanted Tales With Belle is a detail laden, interactive adventure that let's the audience become part of the story. Although it is geared towards the younger guests, fans of all ages will enjoy it.It all starts with Maurice's Cottage where the attraction is held and the surrounding landscaping. It is amazing. The Magic Kingdom receives a level of detail that is not seen elsewhere through the theme park. Everywhere you look are little details that tell part of the story of Belle.
Once inside the cottage, you find a number of artifacts that point to when Belle was a young girl growing up. Of particular interest is the large portrait of young Belle reading a book with her mother.
This room forms the transition from Attraction Queue to the start of the adventure.
We spotted this great detail of a craving of Belle and the Beast on a shelf.
The attraction begins as you enter a room that is part of Maurice's Woodshop with the rest of the group. Approximately 30 people go in at a time. After everyone is inside, what appears to be an ordinary mirror, helps start the attraction.
The mirror opens into a door and now you enter Beast's Castle to find a giant wardrobe. You soon discover that this wardrobe is enchanted and it starts to talk and address the group.
The cast member opens the wardrobe and passes out props to allow guests to become part of a special production.
After the rehearsal is complete it is time to proceed to the library for a special performance. Inside you discover Lumiere who helps prepare you for a surprise.
The cast members help direct everyone to their positions. There are benches for the audience to sit on and the performers go to their places. The great thing about this attraction is that everyone who wants to be part of the performance can participate, but those who do not, can just be part of the audience.
Now it is time for Belle to arrive. She greets the guests and then the performance begins.
It does not last long, but everyone that is part of the performance gets to meet Belle at the end and have a picture taken with her.
Different Kind Of Attraction Is A Winner!
Enchanted Tales with Belle is unlike any other Disney World attraction and that is part of what makes it special. It is well done and judging from the smiles on faces of the guests, I was not the only one that enjoyed it.Aside from the cute story, the fact that this attraction is interactive and allow for guest participation on a large scale makes it a must do for families and Disney fans of all ages.
The last part that makes this attraction great is the attention to detail. After multiple visits so far, I am still catching little details throughout the inside and outside of the attraction. This is what will appeal the most to the diehard fans, that aspect of storytelling that you can only get from Disney.
2014 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival Presents Outdoor Kitchens To Enjoy!
As Spring approaches it means the return of the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival for 2014, bigger and better than ever!
Outdoor Kitchens Bring Food & Drink To The Flower & Garden Festival
After their initial debut last year for the Festival, Outdoor Kitchens return this year, bringing a wide variety of Spring inspired and garden grown tastes. Here is the current projected 2014 line-up (according to the www.DisneyWorld.com official website):
Florida Fresh
Experience a taste of several fresh Florida ingredients, each grown and produced locally. It’s a perfect opportunity to treat your senses to some of the most delightful fruit and drink the Sunshine State has to offer! Florida Fresh can be found next to the Germany Pavilion.
To eat:
To eat:
- Watermelon salad with pickled onions, BW Farm baby arugula, feta cheese and balsamic reduction
- Shrimp and stone ground grits with andouille sausage, sweet corn, tomatoes and cilantro
- Florida kumquat pie (TRYit!)
- Watermelon passion fruit slush featuring Simply Lemonade®
- Hurricane Class 5 White Sangria featuring Simply Lemonade, Florida Orange Groves (St. Petersburg, Florida)
- Garda Italian Wine Blend, Quantum Leap Winery (Orlando, Florida)
- Rogue Valley Pinot Noir, Quantum Leap Winery (Orlando, Florida)
- Blonde Ale, Orlando Brewing Company (Orlando, Florida)
- Cotton Mouth Belgian Style Witbier, Swamp Head Brewery (Gainesville, Florida)
- Feast of Flowers Farmhouse Ale, Florida Beer Company (Cape Canaveral, Florida) – Festival Exclusive!
- Florida Avenue Blueberry, Cold Storage Craft Brewery (Tampa, Florida)
- Beer Flight – Blonde Ale, Cotton Mouth Belgian Style Witbier, Feast of Flowers Farmhouse Ale and Florida Avenue Blueberry
- Simply Orange
Hanami
Journey near the Japan Pavilion where the annual ritual of admiring springtime flowers is in full bloom. From delectable bites to refreshing beverages, uncover how Hanami’s flavors reflect the season.
To eat:
To eat:
- Frushi – Fresh pineapple, strawberries and melon, rolled with coconut rice, topped with raspberry sauce, sprinkled with toasted coconut and served with whipped cream on the side
- Temaki hand roll – Sliced Panko fried chicken, curry sauce, rice and pickled julienne carrots wrapped with Nori
- Hanami sushi – A flavorful combination of salmon, scallop and beef-topped rice balls served atop a shiso violet sauce (TRYit!)
- Japanese puffed rice cakes with green tea whipped cream and azuki
- Kirin draft beer
- Pinepple Paradise with Yuzu Slushie – Frozen blend of sweet sake, pineapple juice and crème, flavored with a hint of Yuzu citrus juice
- Orange Mango Slushie – Frozen blend of Nigori sake, mango and orange juice
Jardin de Fiestas
Make your way near the Mexico Pavilion where the tapas are spring light and cooked just right. Don’t miss your chance to take part in this festival of flavors, complete with savory tacos and mouthwatering cocktails.
To eat:
To eat:
- Tacos al pastor – Corn tortilla filled with achiote-marinated pork, garnished with grilled diced pineapple, onions and cilantro
- Quesadilla de hongos con queso – Flour tortilla filled with mushrooms and cheese
- Flan de chocolate Abuelita – Mexican chocolate custard
- Tecate draft beer
- White Mexican sangria
- Franbuesa (raspberry) margarita on the rocks
- Tequila flight – blanco, reposado and añejo
- Dasani® bottled water
Fleur de Lys
Indulge your senses in extravagance at this tasty milieu influenced by the “flower of the lily.” Once a royal emblem used by the French monarchy, the symbol now serves as inspiration for this decadent stop where you can refine your palate with some of the France Pavilion’s most magnificent culinary masterpieces!
To eat:
To eat:
- Gnocchi Parisien à la Provençal – Parisian-style dumplings with vegetables and mushrooms
- Confit de canard, pommes de terre Sarladaise – Pulled duck confit with garlic and parsley potatoes
- Macaron à la fleur d’ Oranger – Orange blossom macaron with white chocolate ganache (TRYit!)
- La Vie en Rose frozen slush – Vodka, Grey Goose Orange, St. Germain Liquor, and white and red cranberry juice
- Kir Imperial – Sparkling wine, Chambord and black raspberry liquor
- Rosé pamplemousse cocktail – Rosé wine mixed with natural grapefruit syrup
- Kronenbourg Blanc 1664 – Fruity white beer with citrus notes
Lotus House
Hit the pavement near the China Pavilion for a garden-fresh take on spring-influenced flavors. Appease your cravings with a wide variety of Chinese cuisine, including popular street foods and bubble tea!
To eat:
To eat:
- Beijing-style candied strawberries
- Spring pancake with grilled chicken and green apple
- Vegetable spring rolls
- Popping bubble tea
- Kung Fu Punch – Vodka and triple sec with mango and orange juice
- South Sea Storm – Guava juice with light and dark rum
- Plum wine
- Tsing-Tao beer
- Lychee aerated water
Pineapple Promenade
Enjoy the Great White North with a tropical twist at the Canada side of World Showcase promenade. Then, get ready to hear your sweet tooth say, “Thank you!” as you bite into all kinds of treats featuring this popular golden fruit.
To eat:
To eat:
- Pineapple soft serve
- Pineapple soft serve with Myers’s dark rum
- Pineapple soft serve with Parrot Bay coconut rum
- Sweet potato cinnamon waffle with pineapple soft serve (TRYit! selection)
- Frozen desert violet lemonade featuring Simply Lemonade (nonalcoholic)
- Tropical Mango Pale Ale, St. John Brewers (U.S. Virgin Islands)
- Once Upon a Vine’s The Lost Slipper Sauvignon Blanc
Primavera Kitchen
Say, “Ciao!” to spring as you set sail for a land of garden-fresh foods near the Italy Pavilion. On your stop, be sure to explore the countryside’s many flavors—caprese, manicotti, torte di ricotta and fine Italian wines.
To eat:
To eat:
- Caprese – Fior di latte mozzarella, roasted peppers and olio verde
- Three cheese manicotti – Egg pasta stuffed with ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, tomato sauce and béchamel
- Torta di ricotta – Lemon cheesecake with limoncello-marinated strawberries
- Placido Pinot Grigio
- Placido Chianti
- Bosco del Merlo Prosecco
- White peach bellini – Prosecco and white peach puree
- Strawberry rossini – Prosecco and marinated strawberries
- Frozen Italian primavera – Assorted fruit slushy with limoncello and vodka
- Moretti Lager
- Moretti La Rossa
Taste of Marrakesh
Embark on a trek near the Morocco Pavilion and educate your tastes on North African spices. Each unique flavor has been paired with fresh ingredients and can be sampled with Moroccan beer and wine at this garden oasis.
To eat:
To eat:
- Lamb brewat roll with prunes and sesame
- Harissa chicken kebab with couscous salad
- Baghrir – Moroccan pancake with honey, almonds and argan oil
- Mint iced tea
- White sangria
- Guerrouane red
- Casa Beer
- Desert Rose – Sparkling wine with pomegranate liqueur
Urban Farm Eats – NEW!
Honor the earth and all it grows with a refreshing selection from this location’s all-natural menu. Choose from a hearty array of foods and beverages, many of which have been cultivated entirely from the soil!
To eat:
To eat:
- Pickled beet salad with goat cheese cream, mizuna and pistachios
- Land-grown eggplant “scallop” with romesco sauce and spaghetti squash (TRYit!)
- Ghost pepper-dusted tilapia with crisp winter melon slaw and mint oil featuring The Original Sauce Man’s Kick It Up Rub
- Cucumber lemon spa water, finished with a sprig of fresh mint
- The Vegan Vine Chardonnay
- The Vegan Vine Cabernet Sauvignon
- Redbridge Gluten-Free Sorghum Beer, Anheuser-Busch (St. Louis, Missouri)
THE SMOKEHOUSE: Barbecue and Brews
Celebrate the truly American tradition of slow-cooked flavors near The American Adventure Pavilion. Sink your teeth into savory barbecue meats and then pair each one off with craft brews from across the country.
To eat:
To eat:
- Pulled pig slider with cole slaw
- Smoked beef brisket with collard greens and jalapeño corn bread
- Smoked turkey “rib” (TRYit!)
- “Piggylicous” bacon cupcake with maple frosting and pretzel crunch featuring Nueske’s® Applewood Smoked Bacon
- Magic Hat #9, Magic Hat Brewing (South Burlington, Vermont)
- Maduro, Cigar City Brewing (Tampa, Florida)
- Fat Tire, New Belgium Brewing Company (Ft. Collins, Colorado)
- Billy’s Chilies, Twisted Pine Brewing Company (Boulder, Colorado)
- Beer Flight – Magic Hat #9, Maduro, Fat Tire and Billy’s Chilies
- The Original Rib Shack Red Wine
The Buttercup Cottage
Delight in elegant afternoon-tea offerings and fresh garden flavors near the United Kingdom Pavilion. Drop by this charming locale to sample scrumptious treats, British teas and beverages inspired by lovely English fruits and fragrances.
To eat:
To eat:
- Freshly baked potato and cheddar cheese biscuit with smoked salmon tartare
- Field greens with Plant City strawberries, toasted almonds and Farmstead stilton (TRYit!)
- Pork and apple sausage roll with house-made piccalilli
- Freshly baked lemon scones with berry preserves and crème fraÎche
- Chilled rose blush lemonade featuring Simply Lemonade with Raspberry (nonalcoholic)
- Twinings® Cold Brewed English Classic with lemon grass syrup
- Berry tea cocktail – Twinings Cold Brewed Mixed Berry Tea with Florida Cane vodka and Plant City strawberry, flavored with raspberry and açaí syrup
- Iron Horse Fairy Tale Cuvee
- Deloach Pinot Noir
Intermissions Café
Dig into your day or turn over the evening at this charming stop found right within the Festival Center. Pop inside to find all kinds of fine food and beverages—wine, cheese, wraps, salads and more!
To eat:
To eat:
- Grapes
- Fruit & cheese plate
- Vegan trio
- Southwest chicken wrap
- Tuna salad with pita
- Side salad
- Asian tuna salad with noodles
- Caprese Push-Pop – Tomato, mozzarella and balsamic (TRYit! selection)
- Hurricane Class 5 White Sangria, Florida Orange Groves (St. Petersburg, Florida)
- Garda Italian Wine Blend, Quantum Leap Winery (Orlando, Florida)
- Rogue Valley Pinot Noir, Quantum Leap Winery (Orlando, Florida)
- Martini Prosecco
- Strongbow Cider, Bulmers Cider Company (White Plains, New York)
- SweetWater Blue, SweetWater Brewing Company (Atlanta, Georgia)
Service Dogs Love Disney World Too!
Disney World Fans come in all sizes! Recently we spotted this service dog enjoying Disney's Hollywood Studios adorned in his Mouse Ear Hat! How cute is that?
This medical alert service dog appears to be wearing the Mickey Mouse Club version of the Mouse Ear hat. The only thing missing is getting his own MagicBand!
Share this picture and post to show your love of Service Dogs who love Disney World!
