Walt Disney World News — Week of January 5, 2019

With 2019 off to a fresh start, free dining promotions and room discounts have already been announced! For more information, start scrolling.

News

• The Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, Presented by Cigna, “runs” from January 9 – 13. If you’re racing, what events will you be taking part in?
• In a great start to 2019, Disney announced their Free Dining promotion months earlier than ever before. With the purchase of select multi-day Walt Disney World room and ticket packages (with Park Hopper or Park Hopper Plus), guests are eligible for a free dining plan. These are for arrival dates July 5 – September 30, 2019, and you must book by February 10, 2019.
• But wait, there’s more! Disney has also come out with Summer room discounts. Check the Disney website for more resort details!
  • Book through May 27, 2019 and save up to 25% for arrivals April 28 – May 27, 2019.
  • Book through March 24, 2019 and save up to 30% for arrivals May 28 – September 30, 2019.

Weather

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Crowd Levels

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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.
• Tomorrowland Speedway
• Peter Pan’s Flight (Closes 1/7)

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

• Wildlife Express Train: Africa Station
• Wildlife Express Train: Rafiki’s Planet Watch Station
• Kali River Rapids (Closes 1/7)

Typhoon Lagoon (Closes 1/6)

What resorts have you stayed at during these promotions? Let me know below!