Time to End the Starlight Restrictions—The Hype Is Over, Disney

Time to End the Starlight Restrictions—The Hype Is Over, Disney

When Disney launched its brand-new nighttime spectacular Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away, the company did what it usually does when it anticipates a big crowd: it added extra rules for Annual Passholders. Specifically, anyone wanting to visit Magic Kingdom—even after 2:00 p.m.—was required to secure a Disney Park Pass reservation. Credit: Disney At first, this kind of made sense. Starlight was a highly anticipated addition to Magic Kingdo…

Why Are Passholders Still Getting Punished for a Parade That Already Peaked?

The glow of Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away was dazzling when it debuted. It brought magic back to Magic Kingdom nights with shimmering floats, beloved characters, and jaw-dropping effects. But we’re weeks into the run now, and it’s safe to say the initial excitement has cooled. So why are Annual Passholders still stuck under a reservation rule that doesn’t make much sense? Credit: Disney Let’s back up. When the parade first launched, Dis…

Disney Starlight Passholder Park Pass Restriction Is Pointless

Walt Disney World Annual Passholders are still under a Disney Park Pass theme park reservation restriction implemented for the debut of the Disney Starlight parade, despite it being rather pointless now. The restriction requires any guests wishing to start their day at Magic Kingdom to obtain a Disney Park Pass reservation. The restriction does not apply to guests wishing to Park Hop from another Walt Disney World theme park. In this article, we…