Temporary Adjustments at Walt Disney World Resort This Holiday Season

Walt Disney World made an announcement today and we had to share it!

From Walt Disney World Resort:

As we plan ahead for the popular holiday season, Walt Disney World will be making some temporary adjustments to help provide a great experience for our Guests:

  • Extra Park Time for Resort Guests: To celebrate the holiday season, from Dec. 19, 2021 – Jan. 3, 2022, the early theme park entry benefit for Disney Resort hotel Guests and Guests of other select hotels will be extended from 30 minutes to 60 minutes.
  • More Disney Genie+ Attractions: From Dec. 19, 2021 – Jan. 3, 2022, the following attractions will be included in Disney Genie+ service* and will not be included as an individual Lightning Lane entrance purchase option:
      • Magic Kingdom Park: Space Mountain
      • EPCOT: Frozen Ever After
      • Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
      • Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park: Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain

We look forward to welcoming Guests and want to extend a thank you to all of our Cast and travel professionals who are helping spread some magic this holiday season.

*Attractions with Lightning Lane entrances that are Disney Genie+ and individual purchases are limited in availability, subject to change or closure, may vary by date, are not guaranteed and may not be available at all on the date of visit or at the time you make a selection.  

If you’re looking to spend the holidays at Walt Disney World, then be sure to contact Welcome Home Travel Co! They are the official travel agents of The Disney Nerds Podcast and will help you plan your next vacation and take advantage of these changes for the holidays!

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Morgan Widmaier

Hi y’all! My name is Morgan. I'm from Charlotte, NC and I love theme parks! I am proud to be a part of the Disney Nerds Podcast and Dreamfinding Thru The Parks! Both sites explore a lot of what I do in my spare time, Disney & Theme Parks! I also love photography, reading, and road trips in addition to being a big fan of music and movies.