TouringPlans Travel Beat 10-12-2024

At Travel Beat we have all the “other” news from the last week or so—the stuff that wasn’t big enough to stop the presses for. What did the newsroom bring us this week? Bullets are just ahead if you’re in a hurry, and more details follow below. Don’t forget to check out the Headline News Recap, in case there was something you missed!

• Disneyland Price Increases for Tickets and More
• Super Nintendo World Holiday Overlay at USH
• Magic Key Previews for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland
• Perfect Day Mexico Coming from Royal Caribbean
• Paint the Night Returning to Disneyland
• Rental Car Company Rankings for 2024
• Headline News Recap

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Disneyland Price Increases for Tickets and More

Prices for Magic Keys and regular Disneyland tickets increased on Wednesday. Magic Keys are not on sale yet, but renewals are now at Inspire, $1,749 | Believe, $1,374 | Enchant, $974 | Imagine (So. Cal only), $599. On the plus side, the Magic Key discount on Lightning Lane Multi Pass increased to 25%, effective immediately.

For regular tickets, here are the new prices:

• Tier 0 – $104
• Tier 1 – $126 (+$7)
• Tier 2 – $142 (+$8)
• Tier 3 – $164 (+$10)
• Tier 4 – $180 (+$11)
• Tier 5 – $196 (+$12)
• Tier 6 – $206 (+$12)

Multi-Day tickets also went up:

2-Day / One Park Per Day – $330 ($165 per day)
3 Day / One Park Per Day – $415 ($138.33 per day)
4 Day / One Park Per Day – $474 ($118.5 per day)
5 Day / One Park Per Day – $511 ($102.2 per day)

Park Hopping starts at $65 per day, and varies with date and ticket duration. Although the prices increases went into effect immediately on Disney’s website, tickets at the old prices will be available through authorized third-party ticket brokers until they run out.

Super Nintendo World Holiday Overlay at USH

Universal Studios Hollywood is getting ready to get ready for Christmas, and they’ve announced that Super Nintendo World will be joining the holiday fun this year. In addition to the return of the popular Grinchmas and Christmas in the Wizarding World events, Super Nintendo World will be getting a Christmas overlay. Look for themed decor and photo ops, plus holiday merchandise and seasonal treats at Toadstool Cafe. Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood is included in your admission, and will run from November 29, 2024 to January 6, 2025.

Magic Key Previews for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland

Magic Key holders, check your Disneyland app. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will begin previews for passholders on October 21, 2024, ahead of the official opening on November 15. Park reservations are required, and a virtual queue will be in place.

Perfect Day Mexico Coming from Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean is extending its Perfect Day at Coco Cay concept to a new destination: Mahahual on Mexico’s Caribbean coast. Expected to open in 2027, look for Perfect Day Mexico to include the waterpark, pools, beaches, restaurants, music, and other entertainment that Royal Caribbean cruisers have come to expect from a Perfect Day experience.

Paint the Night Returning to Disneyland

Disneyland has teased the return of Paint the Night, asking “When can we do this again?” on their official Instagram account. You know Disney loves the slow roll so of course there was no date on the announcement, but popular money is on the Summer of 2025.

Rental Car Company Rankings for 2024

Are you happy with your rental car company? Thinking about making a switch? JD Power released its annual rankings, and here’s where the various popular companies stacked up. Rankings were on a 1,000 point scale that encompassed pick-up/drop-off; level of trust; vehicle; staff; value for price paid and digital tools. The industry average was 688.

• National (736)
• Enterprise (729)
• Sixt (708)
• Advantage (702)
• Alamo (701)
• Hertz (692)
• ACE (690)
• Payless (683)
• Avis (669)
• Thrifty (653)
• Budget (647)
• Dollar (634)

Headline News Recap

The big news of the week was Hurricane Milton. We followed closures and updates to the resorts here: Disney World Hurricane Milton Closures. Pretty much everything is open and back to normal operating procedure at this point, but if you’re looking for ways to help recovery efforts in the area, see this week’s Saturday Six. SATURDAY SIX: 6 Ways That YOU Can Help the Hurricane Relief Efforts in Central Florida.

That’s it for this week’s Travel Beat. What news are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments!