Hi David. Welcome to planDisney, where there's no telling how far we'll go to answer your Disney vacation questions!
So you're returning to the Most Magical Place on Earth? So exciting! While there have been some changes to how certain things operate, there have also been some really exciting additions to look forward to as well! There's
Remy's Ratatouille Adventure and
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in
EPCOT,
TRON Lightcycle / Run presented by Enterprise in
Magic Kingdom Park,
Roundup Rodeo BBQ in
Disney's Hollywood Studios, and a bunch more options you're bound to love!
When it comes to
Theme Park Reservations, busier times of the year book up more quickly than other times of the year, especially as you get closer to your vacation dates. This is particularly true for Magic Kingdom Park. That being said, when you go to
purchase your tickets, you will see a banner to "Check Disney Park Pass Availability Before Purchasing." This way, you can check the
Theme Park Reservation Availability Calendar to see which parks are available before you book your tickets.
David, since you are visiting during the spookiest time of year, I also suggest Guests look into
Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. I'll be attending this year and I cannot WAIT. There's something so thrilling about this event but what I'm usually most excited about is the
Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular since
Hocus Pocus and its fabulous sequel,
Hocus Pocus 2, are my favorite Halloween movies! Plus, there's trick-or-treating, specialty entertainment, and my favorite part, usually lower wait times for attractions!
I hope you have a wonderful autumn visit to the resort. Please
reach out again if you have any other questions as I'd be happy to help!
It's not so very scary,
Matt