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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The time is nearly here for Guests to travel to a galaxy, far, far, away. The eagerly-awaited Galactic Starcruiser hotel will take Guests on a simulated two-night voyage into space. While aboard the Galactic Starcruiser. Guests will be fully immersed in the Star Wars world and have a chance to influence the story of the cruise-like experience. Today, February 25, the media embargo ...
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It’s been the most-debated launch of a hotel at Disney – or anywhere – in hospitality history. With new characters, lightsaber training, and an excursion to Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in Galaxy’s Edge. the new hotel at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has a lot to keep fans busy. The new Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will take Guests and Star Wars fans on a ...
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