Disney World Raises Food Prices, Plastic Lightsaber Bags, Anti-Chapek Sign Spotted in Parks

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Tom Corliss of WDW News Today provides a comprehensive update on various developments at Walt Disney World and other Disney parks for January 2022. The report covers a range of topics, including a widespread increase in food and beverage prices across the resort. The creator notes that these price hikes occurred shortly after discussions regarding potential portion size reductions. The video also details a chaotic launch of new 50th anniversary food items at Magic Kingdom, where several advertised items were unavailable or differed from their promotional descriptions. Other news includes the replacement of the Magical Express with Mears Connect, which reportedly caused travel issues for marathon guests, and the introduction of new Mickey and Minnie themed rental strollers. The creator highlights a viral incident at Hollywood Studios involving plastic bags being used as lightsaber carrying cases, noting that Disney eventually offered discounts following social media backlash. Additionally, the report touches on the return of the Voices of Liberty to the American Adventure Rotunda, the implementation of a standby queue for Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, and rare snowfall at Tokyo Disney Resort.
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prices have once again been raised at the walt disney world resort on nearly all food and beverages across property
it was a train wreck day at the magic kingdom
we're glad that disney can still be shamed every once in a while
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