Walt Disney World News — Week of August 10, 2019

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The first Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party for 2019 is this week! Can you believe it? Here’s what you need to know for this week at Walt Disney World.

News

If you’re an annual passholder, there’s some extras coming to Epcot this fall. Read all about them here.
A cookie dough food truck is coming to Disney Springs! Also coming soon, will be gourmet churros and an Ample Hills ice cream location. Sweet!!
Bongos will be closing at Disney Springs on August 18, but we now know what will replace it–Beatrix, a health and comfort food locale.
This week starts the season of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Parties. Need help figuring out what date is best to visit? Check our our post here.

Weather

For the most current weather conditions, click here. Note: The summertime rainy season is here. Don’t let those precipitation numbers fool you: it won’t rain everywhere or every day, but always be prepared for a sudden downburst of sometimes severe weather. Also heat can be dangerous–stay hydrated, take breaks, and wear your sunscreen.

Crowd Levels

Park Hours

Attractions Closed For Refurbishments

Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney World Railroad – Fantasyland
Walt Disney World Railroad – Frontierland
Walt Disney World Railroad – Main Street, U.S.A.
Astro Orbiter

Epcot

O Canada!

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Primeval Whirl

Discount information is courtesy of Small World Vacations

Discount	Disney Visa Cardholder Offer
Discount Type	Room-Only, Package, or Ticketless Package with Dining
Book By	September 28, 2019
Travel Dates	Most nights July 15 to September 28, 2019
Details	Disney Visa must be used at time of booking Available at select rooms at Art of Animation, All-Star Sports, Port Orleans Riverside, Coronado Springs, Animal Kingdom Lodge, and Saratoga Springs Full details from Small World Vacations.

Discount	Free, Delicious Offer (aka Free Dining)
Discount Type	Free dining with purchase of package
Book By	September 29, 2019
Travel Dates	Select dates in September, November, and December
Details	Valid only on purchase of package (room + theme park tickets with Park Hopper) Available at select rooms; type of dining package included varies based on type of hotel booked Full details from Small World Vacations.

Discount	Fall and Holiday Room Offer
Discount Type	Room-Only
Book By	September 29, 2019 (fall) or December 24, 2019 (holiday)
Travel Dates	September 1-28, 2019 (most nights), September 29-November 14, 2019 (Sunday through Thursday nights) and November 10-December 24, 2019 (most nights)
Details	Save up to 20%. Length of stay requirements may apply. Available at select resorts Full details from Small World Vacations.

Discount	Florida Resident Fall and Holiday Room offer
Discount Type	Room-Only
Book By	December 24, 2019
Travel Dates	Most nights September 1 through December 24, 2019
Details	Proof of Florida residency required at check-in For stays of 1 to 14 nights Not available for all resorts or room types Full details from Small World Vacations.

Discount	Florida Resident Summer 2019 Room Offer
Discount Type	Room-Only
Book By	August 28, 2019
Travel Dates	Most nights July 1 to August 28, 2019
Details	Proof of Residency required at check-in For stays of 1 to 14 nights Not available for all resorts or room types Full details from Small World Vacations.

Discount	Fall Annual Passholder Discount
Discount Type	Room-Only
Book By	December 24, 2019
Travel Dates	Most nights September 1 to December 24, 2019
Details	Annual pass required at check-in Save up to 35% on room reservations For stays of 1 to 14 nights Not available for all resorts or room types Full details from Small World Vacations.

Discount	2019 Military Offer
Discount Type	Room-Only
Book By	December 19, 2019
Travel Dates	Most nights: January 1 to April 13, 2019 April 26 to December 19, 2019
Details	Valid military ID required at check-in Save up to 35% on room reservations For stays of 1 to 14 nights Not available for all resorts or room types Full details from Small World Vacations.

Discount	Summer Room Offer
Discount Type	Room-Only
Book By	August 28, 2019
Travel Dates	Most nights: May 28 to August 28, 2019
Details	Save up to 25% on room reservations Not available for all resorts or room types For arrivals May 28 to June 30, 2019, receive Disney gift card: Disney Value Resorts: $10 per room per night Disney Moderate Resorts: $15 per room per night Disney Deluxe Resorts: $20 per room per night Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts: $25 per room per night Full details from Small World Vacations.

Discount	Kid Size Summer Vacation Package
Discount Type	Package
Book By	August 26, 2019
Travel Dates	Most Sundays through Tuesdays June 2 – June 25 and July 7 – August 26, 2019
Details	Not available for all resorts or room types For arrivals in June, receive Disney gift card: Disney Value Resorts: $10 per room per night Disney Moderate Resorts: $15 per room per night Disney Deluxe Resorts: $20 per room per night Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts: $25 per room per night Full details from Small World Vacations.

Discount	Summer Annual Passholder Discount
Discount Type	Room-Only
Book By	August 28, 2019
Travel Dates	Most nights July 1 to August 28, 2019
Details	Annual pass required at check-in Save up to 35% on room reservations For stays of 1 to 14 nights Not available for all resorts or room types Full details from Small World Vacations.

Discount	Ultimate Christmas Package
Discount Type	Package
Book By	October 26, 2019
Travel Dates	December 21-26, 2019
Details	5-night stay at a select Disney Resort hotel and a 4-day theme park ticket with Park Hopper option, along with the following “Yuletide offerings” Saturday, December 21, 2019: EXCLUSIVE nighttime access to ride Avatar Flight of Passage, Na’vi River Journey, and Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. Plus, catch an EXCLUSIVE showing of the park’s new Rivers of Light: We Are One show. Sunday, December 22, 2019: Tickets to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom park. Monday, December 23, 2019 or Tuesday, December 24, 2019 (one night per reservation): Access to an EXCLUSIVE reserved viewing area to watch Epcot Forever, an all-new nighttime spectacular. Plus, each Guest (ages 3 and up) will receive a digital $50 Epcot Theme Park Dine Promo Card to use at participating Epcot locations. Wednesday, December 25, 2019: An Ultimate Disney Christmas gift delivered to your hotel room.