Planning a Walt Disney World vacation in 2024 has sparked some of the most exciting and hotly debated conversations amongst Disney fans. From strategies for snagging Lightning Lane reservations to how the newest iteration of the Disability Access Service works, there’s no shortage of tips, tricks, and opinions on how to make the most of your vacation. We’ve rounded up the top 5 vacation planning discussions that dominated the Theme Parks Attractions and Strategies forum on DISboards this year, offering insights and advice to help you plan your ultimate Disney adventure!
Let’s start with the fifth thread and work our way down to number one.
5. “Official” 2024 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
For folks who love a nighttime party with a heaping helping of holiday festivities, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is one of the season’s top events at Walt Disney World. This thread, started on February 28, 2024, by @monique5, has all the hype for the party, including announcements as they happened throughout the year. Posters stop in and share their experiences at the party and help others plan their party nights by answering questions. It’s never too early to start planning your holiday visits!
4. Plan Ahead with Lightning Lane Entry at Walt Disney World Starting July 24
Our Disney theme park visiting worlds were turned upside down in 2024 when Lightning Lane Single Pass, Lightning Lane Multi Pass, and Lightning Lane Premier Pass were introduced. Things had been somewhat confusing since Disney did away with FastPass+ and introduced Disney Genie, Disney Genie+, Lightning Lane, etc. This thread was started on June 25, 2024, by poster @VeronicaZS and contains all the ins and outs you need to plan ahead, plus questions and answers about how it all works in the theme parks now.
3. DAS Changes Coming WDW May 20/ DL June 18, 2024
There were some HUGE changes made to the Disability Access Service at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland in 2024. If you are planning a vacation to either theme park and someone in your traveling party has a disability, you can find answers to so many questions in this thread from guests who have experienced the changes. This thread was started on April 9, 2024, by poster @Calee.
In addition to this discussion, you can visit the Disabilities section of The DIS for more information on dealing with mobility, hearing, and visual disabilities while visiting the Disney theme parks.
2. NEW Disney Gift Card Deals and More
Poster @DealVengers started this new thread that discusses Disney gift card deals on August 23, 2024. This thread replaced a 4-year-old thread that was getting too long and out-of-date. An excellent group of volunteer posters provide updated information throughout the year, sharing ways to purchase Disney gift cards at a discount and so much more. You can save a bunch of money by following along!
1. “Official” 2024 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
This discussion thread was started on February 28, 2024, by @monique5 and includes all the details visitors need to know about the 2024 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. In addition to event information, the posters discuss strategies for getting the most out of the party, the best trick-or-treating spots, and so much more. This event was completely sold out by September 24, 2024.
Were you surprised by any of these threads that made it into the top five? I have to say, I love that the Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party thread was number one, as that was the very first hard-ticketed event I ever attended at Walt Disney World! If you haven’t already, stop by the Theme Parks Attractions and Strategies forum and start your own thread. Who knows, maybe it’ll be in the top five for 2025!
