Overview
- Public operating hours at Animal Kingdom will be reduced in August, with the park closing earlier for general visitors and one evening of extended access reserved for eligible Deluxe Resort guests.
- The V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days promotion ends at the close of July, and starting in August Passholders will lose limited-release merchandise, a themed popcorn bucket, and the 40% dining discounts that ran at select restaurants.
- Specific Passholder items tied to the promotion include exclusive apparel and accessories at Discovery Trading Company, an Ashley Taylor–designed popcorn bucket at Chakranadi, and 40% off at Tiffins and Tusker House on select days.
- Construction for the Tropical Americas retheme of DinoLand is advancing and becoming more prominent to guests, including installation of steel cage structures atop the Encanto show building intended to support future rockwork and vertical theming.
- Visitors should plan for shorter park time, fewer Passholder savings, and visible construction when booking rides and dining, and they should confirm final hours and offers with official Walt Disney World communications before traveling.