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Disney World Ride Closures and Refurbishments in July 2024:

We will update this section as information is announced.

• Changes to Genie+ beginning July 27, 2024 - To cut down on confusion, names are being changed to provide more clarity for everyone. Disney Genie+ service will become Lightning Lane Multi Pass, while individual Lightning Lane will now be known as Lightning Lane Single Pass. You will be able to book some Lightning Lane passes prior to arrival too. Book through us and we will help you navigate these new changes.

• Magic Kingdom - Country Bear Jamboree will reopen on July 17, 2024.

• Magic Kingdom - Peter Pan’s Flight will be closed July 8 - August 21, 2024.

• Epcot - Test Track is closed until further notice

• Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort - World Premiere Food Court refurbishment from July 1- 31, 2024. Guests will need to order using the My Disney Experience app and the mobile order menu will only offer select items.

• Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort - Beginning July 13 - TBA: Horseback riding will be temporarily unavailable Mondays - Fridays. Rides may be available on Saturday & Sunday. Check the My Disney Experience app on Friday of each week to check available of horseback riding that weekend.

• Disney’s Polynesian Resort - Now through Fall 2024 - Exterior painting is being done throughout the resort, from 9AM. to 5PM, This may affect guest balconies. A new tower is being built at this resort and guests may hear construction during daylight hours, beginning at 9AM.

• Disney’s Pop Century Resort - Everything Pop Food Court refurbishment from July 29 - late September, 2024. Guests will need to order using the My Disney Experience app and the mobile order menu will only offer select items.

• Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter - Room refurbishments will occur from now until November 2024. Expect to see and hear construction during daytime hours.

• Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Boulder Ridge Villas - Exterior refurbishments will occur from now until December 2024. Expect to see and hear construction during daytime hours.

• Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course - Open now as a 14-hole course. Full 18-holes coming later this year.

• The Magical Extras Savings Card is included in every Walt Disney World Resort vacation package and provides discounts at several restaurants, shops, and activities. Click here for full details.

• We will update this section as information is released.

• Click here for Universal Orlando closures and refurbishments.

Don't Miss Out on Great Experiences at Disney World!

We want to help you have the most wonderful, most memorable Disney vacation possible. We know that giving you good, up-to-date information and a few simple tools will make a huge difference in your Disney vacation. Long lines become short lines and you will have great memories of shared experiences instead of missed opportunities.  That's why we're called Build A Better Mouse Trip.

Here’s how we help you have a great vacation:

• Your travel agent – You have one agent from start-to-finish who knows your name and your priorities and who wants to do everything possible to help you have a wonderful experience.

• “Best Days” Vacation Planning – We’ll help you pick the best park for each day based on hours and expected crowd levels then we help with dining reservations and understanding which Disney Genie+ and individual Lightning Lane selections might be right for you.

• Saving Money – Of course we watch for discounts and promotion and automatically apply the best available offer to your reservation but we also help you avoid up-sells and options you won’t use.

• We Are Fee-Free - We book directly through Disney and we never charge a service fee so you never pay any extra to use our services when you book your trip through us. You can have all the benefits Disney offers PLUS all the services we offer.

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Crowd Warnings for Disney World in July:

• Independence Day - 4th of July: This is one of the busiest days of the year at Disney World. The Magic Kingdom often closes to capacity on the 4th of July and will be super-busy so visit a different park and enjoy lower crowds. Disney's Hollywood Studios, while still crowded, always has 4th of July Fireworks and is a better choice. Don't fret about missing the Magic Kingdom fireworks - they're usually offered on July 3rd so just see them a day early.

• Thoughts on Early Entry - Every day, all four Disney World theme parks open 30 to 60 minutes prior to the general posted opening time for guests staying at the official Disney World resort hotels and select “Good Neighbor” hotels. This is a fantastic perk for those who qualify and is a great time to ride one or two popular rides. It is still a good idea for off-site guests to arrive prior to posted park opening time because the first hour of the day tends to be less crowded but you’ll also see crowds decrease for the last two (2) hours before closing.

• Avoid Character Breakfasts in July - The theme parks are at their least crowded and coolest when the parks first open for the day so it is far better to book a character lunch or dinner that gets you out of the direct sun and out of the crowds later in the day. If you're really looking forward to a character breakfast, try a resort character breakfast before going to the water parks, on a day you are skipping the theme parks to relax or on your departure day. Another option is to book a late character breakfast seating and treat it like brunch - this will still let you enjoy the short lines at park opening before sitting down to eat.

• Fantasmic! at Disney's Hollywood Studios - When Disney has two Fantasmic! performances, the second performance will always be less crowded than the first. If you're going to the earlier performance, arrive 60 - 90 minutes early. Warning: This show is excellent but it does feature villains for a good 8-10 minutes and the lake catches fire, which can be frightening to some small children.

• Minimize lines with our tips and information - You will see lines that are 1-3 hours long but you don't have to stand in them to see and do all the things that are important to you. Our tips put the best research in your hands and will keep you ahead of the crowds and out of the long lines. Best of all, everyone's favorites will be included when you have a good plan that includes all of your priorities in a way that doesn't just follow the herd. Click here for more information.

• Save time and money by having snacks, bottled water and other food items delivered directly to your resort by Garden Grocer - Click HERE for more information.

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July Special Events at Disney World

• July 3 & 4 - Magic Kingdom: Celebrate America! A Foruth of July Concert in the Sky fireworks display choreographed to patriotic mus presented July 3 and 4 at 9:15PM.

• Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival - 2024 Dates to Be Announced. This beautiful event is included with park admission and features whimsical topiaries, special displays, gardening seminars, and Garden Rocks mini-concerts at the American Gardens Theatre stage at at 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM and 8:00 PM. Click here to see who is performing during your visit.

• Epcot's International Food & Wine Festival - 2024 Dates to Be Announced. This very popular event is included with your regular Epcot admission although there are special events related to this festival that do have a separate fee. Enjoy food and wine themed demonstrations. Chefs and winemakers from around the globe have booths were you can savor the amazing flavors available for sale- both in full meals and in snack sized portions. Disney Dining Plan credits can typically be used for non-alcoholic items - in fact, a lot of people "hoard" their snack credits just to use at the festival. Tip: This is a very popular event so the weekends will be more crowded than usual at Epcot as locals and annual passholders come to take in the festivities. Weekdays, especially Mondays, will be much less crowded.

• Epcot - Sounds Like Summer Concert series - included with park admission. Dates & Performers To Be Announced.

• Disney Springs - Lego Store Events - The Lego Store offers periodic activities like building events or Lego Club meetings, and special offers. Click here for the current month and next month's calendar.

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