It’s time once again to catch up on the latest Disney theme park and Disney Cruise Line news, this time for the week of September 30, 2024. As we head into October, Disney has released new promotions and offers for 2025 vacations on both coasts, plus we got a first look at some of the merchandise available on Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship!
It’s an exciting week for Disney vacation planners as we look ahead to 2025 Disney World and Disneyland vacations. Let’s take a look at this week’s biggest stories!
Disney World Rolls Out First Wave of 2025 Vacation Package Offers
The biggest news story to come out this week was the first wave of special offers and promotions for 2025 Walt Disney World vacations. This is the first opportunity to SAVE on your 2025 vacation, so you’ll definitely want to review the latest discounts to see if your trip is eligible.
These promotions cover the majority of the first half of 2025. Guests can save up to hundreds of dollars per night on their Disney World resort hotel stay, depending on the hotel you choose to stay in. These offers are available for booking now, so if you’re considering a Disney World trip in the new year, now is the time to start your research!
READ MORE: SAVE ON YOUR 2025 DISNEY WORLD VACATION
Disneyland Announces Return of $50 Kids’ Ticket Deal
2025 is an exciting year at Disneyland Resort! July 17, 2025 will mark the 70th anniversary of the Happiest Place on Earth, and the parks are preparing for a memorable celebration.
This includes the premiere of Walt Disney: A Magical Life, which will debut at the Main Street Opera House and play alongside Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln after its initial run. The show will feature the first Audio-Animatronic figure of Walt Disney himself.
We don’t have a premiere date for Walt Disney: A Magical Life just yet, but we did hear about a ticket offer for early 2025 Disneyland vacations. It was announced this week that Disneyland will bring back its kids’ ticket promotion, where guests ages 3 through 9 can visit Disneyland for as little as $50 per day when buying a 1-Day, 1-Park ticket. The tickets go on sale on October 22, 2024, and are valid for for visits January 7 through March 20, 2025.
READ MORE: WHAT’S COMING TO DISNEYLAND RESORT IN 2025 AND BEYOND
Magic Kingdom and EPCOT Celebrate Anniversaries
We celebrated a couple of birthdays this week! Disney fans have October 1 circled on their calendar each year to recognize the opening of Walt Disney World. The resort officially opened on October 1, 1971, so Magic Kingdom celebrated its 53rd anniversary this week!
EPCOT also celebrated its 42nd anniversary — the park first opened its gates on October 1, 1982.
When the parks aren’t celebrating major milestone anniversaries, you are likely not going to notice anything different if you visit on the actual anniversary date (aside from a photo op or a short character cavalcade). The next major anniversaries that will likely offer a little more celebration is Magic Kingdom’s 55th anniversary in two years and EPCOT’s 45th anniversary in three years.
READ MORE: MAGIC KINGDOM IS CHANGING IN BIG WAYS STARTING NEXT YEAR
New Merchandise Revealed From Disney Treasure
We’re just a couple of months away from the maiden voyage of the newest Disney Cruise Line ship, the Disney Treasure!
Ahead of its inaugural sailing, Disney released a first glimpse at some of the merchandise that will be available for purchase on the Treasure. The collection includes apparel such as t-shirts, spirit jerseys, and, of course, Minnie ears.
There will also be exclusive merchandise available for the inaugural sailing, which will depart from Port Canaveral, Florida on December 21, 2024.
