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Independence Day Brings Extended Hours and Price Changes to Disney Parks

· 12 updates · By MagicHop

Walt Disney World

  • Magic Kingdom Operating Hours Extended for Independence Day: Walt Disney World has extended the Magic Kingdom’s operating hours until midnight on July 4 to manage crowds during the holiday week. This provides guests extra time to enjoy the park's attractions and festivities. 1

  • Monsters, Inc. Door Coaster Construction Update: Significant progress has been reported on the Monsters, Inc. flying door coaster at Disney's Hollywood Studios, with the steel framework and initial track now visible. 9

  • Lightning Lane Premier Pass Prices Increase: The Magic Kingdom's Lightning Lane Premier Pass is currently priced at $399 per person, and prices are set to rise to $429 on July 4 due to high demand. 6

  • Indiana Jones Adventure Outpost Closure: The Indiana Jones Adventure Outpost at Disney's Hollywood Studios is permanently closed and now features a caricature station. 5

  • Heat Advisory Issued: A Heat Advisory is in effect today from 11am to 7pm EDT, with heat index values between 108°F and 110°F, impacting all four Disney parks. 3

  • Price Increase for Fantasmic! Dining Packages: The price of Fantasmic! Dining Packages at Disney's Hollywood Studios has increased, with the Hollywood & Vine package now $81 for adults and $51 for kids. 7

Disneyland Resort

  • Oogie Boogie Bash Tickets Sold Out for Halloween Night: Tickets for the Oogie Boogie Bash event at Disney California Adventure on Halloween night have sold out shortly after release. 4

  • Pirate's Lair Reopens: Pirate's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island has re-opened at Disneyland Resort, with Fantasmic! returning on July 17. 10

  • Upcoming Reopenings: Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes, Mark Twain Riverboat, Sailing Ship Columbia, and Disneyland Railroad will reopen on July 29. 8

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