Weekly News

We are here to bring you thrilling Weekly News from Halfway to Halloween announcements to Universal Orlando May Passholder perks!

Fantasmic! is closing for a refurb in early May (On May 1 and May 2, 2023, Fantasmic! will be closed for routine maintenance.)

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Dates Announced!
https://mousekemomsblog.com/wdw-halfway-to-halloween
Refurbishment: Trail’s end closed until Summer 2023. Disney plans to re-open with a different eating concept.
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/cabins-at-fort-wilderness-resort/trails-end-restaurant/
Guardians of the Galaxy Skyliner Gondola Popcorn Bucket @ Epcot near Creations Shop
Three Caballeros Minnie ear headbands
Annual pass holders can enter any park without reservation after 2:00pm / except Saturday and Sunday
Dolewhip in stores now (Walmart)
Dapper days – Epcot on April 29th / Magic Kingdom on April 30th
https://dapperday.com/pages/spring-2023-walt-disney-world-fl

Disney Vacation Club Sales Dates for The Villas at Disneyland Hotel – May 2nd Disney Vacation Club sales for The Villas at Disneyland will open to existing members on May 2nd and the public on May 30th.
340 themed accommodations.
https://disneyland.disney.go.com/villas-at-disneyland-hotel/
Halfway to Halloween Announcement:
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/04/disneyland-resort-joins-the-halfway-to-halloween-fun/
- Oogie Boogie Bash returns!
- Snacks:
  Minnie Witch Apple: Granny Smith Apple dipped in caramel with marshmallow ears enrobed in milk chocolate and dipped in white chocolate and orange M&M’S placed all over and rolled in purple sugar
  Oogie Boogie Crisped Rice Treat: Oogie Boogie-shaped crisped rice treat dipped in green, white chocolate with a black dark chocolate face
  Jack Skellington Cake Pop: Vanilla cake pop dipped in white chocolate with a black dark chocolate face
  All of these treats are available through April 23 at Candy Palace and Candy Kitchen, Pooh Corner, Trolley Treats, Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff, and Marceline’s Confectionery.
  Halloween Churro: Churro rolled in cinnamon sugar, drizzled with peanut butter and chocolate sauce, and topped with peanut butter candy pieces. Available at California Churro through April 23.
  Halloween Jack-O-lantern Macaron: Orange Jack-O-Lantern macaron with fruit-flavored crisped rice cereal buttercream filling. Available at Kayla’s Cake through April 23.

Celebration at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort for the Sea Turtle Conservation 20 year anniversary
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/04/celebrating-20-years-of-sea-turtle-conservation-at-disneys-vero-beach-resort/
Halloween on High Seas Announcement:
https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/onboard-activities/halloween-on-the-high-seas/

New May 2023 Annual Passholder Benefits:
- Entrance: “Passholders can enter Universal’s Islands of Adventure through an exclusive entrance from 8am – 2pm from May 1 – May 26. To utilize the entrance, go to the marked UOAP turnstiles at the exit of Universal’s Islands of Adventure and present your Annual or Seasonal Pass with a valid photo ID.”
  - Magnet:
    “From May 1 – May 26, while supplies last, Passholders can receive a free UOAP Magnet. Get yours at the UOAP Lounge in Toon Lagoon in Universal’s Islands of Adventure from 11am – 4pm daily and at the Five and Dime in Universal Studios Florida from park open to park close.”
    
    https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/tickets-packages/annual-passes/bonus-benefits
Price increase for Florida Residences and Non-Florida Residences – Flex pay is still available.
- Florida Residences
  Seasonal Pass: $324.99 (no change)
  Power Pass: $374.99 (no change)
  Preferred Pass: $529.99 (was $439.99)
  Premier Pass: $789.99 (was $639.99)
  - Non-Florida Residents 2-Park Annual Pas
  - Seasonal Pass: $424.99 (no change)
    Power Pass: $474.99 (no change)
    Preferred Pass: $629.99 (was $539.99)
    Premier Pass: $904.99 (was $754.99)