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Author Archives: Melissa Cannioto

Melissa is an author, adventurer, and chatterbox, who has worked at Walt Disney World, Disneyland Paris, and Adventures by Disney! A British native, she has traveled the world seeking new experiences, and now resides in Florida with her husband, an Air Force pilot. Find her children's book at @bear.hug.book

The Disney World Ticket Trick You’re Going to Want to Know

We all want the best tips and tricks for our next Disney World vacation, particularly with so many changes and new processes introduced lately. From the new digital Disney Genie service to Mobile Orders and Park Pass Reservations, it seems like a “whole new world” for Guests to master their day in Disney’s theme parks. Nothing seems as spontaneous anymore, ...

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How Does the Infamous Figment Popcorn Bucket Relate to the Tower of Terror?

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It’s been a crazy start of the year for Disney when it comes to popcorn. Back in January, it would have been hard to miss the theme park frenzy surrounding the Figment Popcorn Bucket. As part of EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts, celebrating the worlds of art, performance, and cuisine, Walt Disney World started selling a new $25 Figment ...

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The Lightning Lane Trick That Means You Can Do Two Things At Once

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FastPasses are gone, and Disney Genie is here with a “whole new world” for the Guest experience. The free FastPass and FastPass+ services at Walt Disney World Resort were sadly retired last year and instead, the costly Genie + and Lightning Lanes debuted on October 19, 2021. Disney Genie+ is a part of the new, digital Disney Genie program, a launch ...

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The Biggest Piece of Merchandise At Disney Won’t Even Fit On a Parking Tram

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What’s the best thing about downtime at a Disney theme park? For some, it’s relaxing on a bench in the Hub watching people take photos in front of the castle. For others, it’s getting a churro and walking around the quiet areas of the Park. For certain Disney Guests, it’s the shopping.  Merchandise in Disney Parks has always brought joy ...

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Disney Provides “Core Memory” for Child in Video Sure to Make You Cry

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Meeting Mickey, Rapunzel, Cinderella, and their friends feels like a V.I.P. experience for children and adults alike at Walt Disney World. Characters have been returning across the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom, with new cavalcades, shows, and special “sightings” around the theme parks. We were all missing those magical meet and greets during the pandemic, and ...

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Finally – A Great Extra From Disney That You DON’T Have to Pay For

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Disney Genie+. Disney MagicBands. Disney’s Magical Express replacement. All of these extras at Walt Disney World used to be free for Disney Guests but are now chargeable services as part of a Disney vacation. Many Disney Guests are getting frustrated with Disney’s apparent focus on charging Guests for every little extra piece of magic in its theme parks, with the ...

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Disney Becomes First Movie Studio to Take Action Against Russia

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It would be an understatement to say that it’s been a difficult week in news. Last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin sent thousands of his country’s troops to invade neighboring Ukraine. Putin’s military forces have not made any major holds against President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukrainian squadrons, and civilians who have formed a strong resistance. Kyiv, the capital city, remains under ...

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Disney Guests Evacuated Dramatically After Being Stuck Mid-Flight

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It’s seemingly one of the most popular rides at any Disney theme park, with lines sometimes challenging the new Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance attraction. Disney’s Peter Pan’s Flight is a rail-suspended dark ride at Disney’s Magic Kingdom, Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, Tokyo Disneyland, and Shanghai Disneyland theme parks that is famous for its exceedingly long wait times and charming classic story. ...

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Beloved Disney Ride The Tower of Terror to Undergo Refurbishment

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Planning a Disney vacation is always one of the best things to do. With so many dining options, attractions, and Resort hotels to pick from, Disney Guests are sure to enjoy some of their favorite experiences when visiting Walt Disney World in Florida or Disneyland in California. One of the most disappointing things, however, is when you find out that ...

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Disney Makes Surprisingly Big Change to Costly Disney Genie Service

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Walt Disney World has seen lots of changes recently with the pandemic slowly going away and entertainment offerings returning. From character meet and greets and Fantasmic! coming back to the grand return of the Festival of Fantasy parade, there are so many amazing things to look forward to on your next Disney vacation. Disney has also introduced the new “Beacons ...

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