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WDW Annual Passes Return

Story Lead: Pete

Disney has revealed the new Passholder program for new sales and renewals. There will be four different passes - Pixie Dust (FL Residents only), Pirate (FL Residents only), Sorcerer (FL Residents & DVC Members only), and Incredi-Pass (all guests).

Current APs

Current Passholders can continue using their pass as they normal would, but when it is time to renew, they will be given a renewal price on the new set of prices.

Water Park and PhotoPass Add Ons

Both of these add ons can be purchased for $99.00 plus tax, each. 

Source: Disney Parks Blog

DCL Update

For sailings September 3rd through November 1st, The Bahamas has required that all passengers 12 years and older must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to be allowed entry into its islands, including cruise line’s private islands. Guests who choose not to provide proof of vaccination will not be allowed to board the ship.

Guests under 12 years of age must provide a negative PCR test between 5 days and 24 hours before the sail date and also undergo a second rapid PCR test, producing a negative result, at the port prior to boarding. 

Source: Disney Cruise Line

The Diamond Horseshoe Reopening

Reopening on September 12th, 2021, the Diamond Horseshoe will b e serving favorites from Liberty Tree Tavern for lunch and dinner. 

Source: Walt Disney World

Extended Evening Attractions

For the morning, in Magic Kingdom it will be only Fantasyland and Tomorrowland. However, in the evening it will be most of the attraction. 

At Epcot, most of the attractions will be open including the Beauty and Beast Sing Along.

Source: Walt Disney World

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