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Chat With an Astronaut at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex!

A NASA astronaut takes the stage at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, set against a dramatic backdrop of outer space imagery and an illuminated "ASTRONAUT" sign.

While we talk mostly about the Disney Theme Parks here at Disney Tips, sometimes we will add information on other area attractions. There is a lot of exciting news coming out of Kennedy Space Center that we thought we would share. With astronauts returning to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, a new extra experience is about to debut! It’s called ...

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Astronauts Are Returning to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

A Kennedy Space Center astronaut in a blue suit greets kids at the NASA rocket display under sunny skies, creating an exciting interactive experience for visitors.

While we talk mostly about the Disney Theme Parks here at Disney Tips, sometimes we will add information on other area attractions. There is a lot of exciting news coming out of Kennedy Space Center that we thought we would share. Related: Chat With an Astronaut at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex! Astronauts used to be part of the experience ...

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What Is FootGolf?

Mickey Mouse topiary posing with a soccer ball beside the Disney’s Oak Trail Golf Course sign and walking path.

If you’re looking for a fun activity for the whole family outside of the Walt Disney World Theme Parks, you might want to consider FootGolf. You can play at Disney’s Oak Trail Gold Course. Related: What to Do if Disney’s Water Parks Are Closed That leads to the question, what is FootGolf? Here’s what the Walt Disney World website has ...

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What to Do if Disney’s Water Parks Are Closed

Magical stone statue of Mickey Mouse as the Sorcerer’s Apprentice from Fantasia, set against lush trees and a bright blue sky in the heart of a Disney park.

Update: Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Reopened on January 2! Many Guests add either the Park Hopper Plus Option or the Water Park and Sports Option to their tickets when planning a Walt Disney World vacation. Spending a day at a Water Park is a great way to sleep in a bit later, then have a fun day of Disney magic. So ...

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Two Popular Events Are Returning to Disney California Adventure!

Vibrant red and green split graphic celebrating both the Lunar New Year and Disney California Adventure’s Food & Wine Festival, signaling the festivities at Disneyland Resort in early 2022.

Like EPCOT at Walt Disney World, Disney California Adventure has become the home of exciting special events at Disneyland. Two fan favorites are returning next year! Kelsey Lynch shared the details with Disney Parks Blog: I know many of us are looking forward to a fresh, new year in 2022, especially after missing some of our favorite theme park experiences ...

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A Disney Genie+ Feature That You Might Be Missing

Three guests enjoy whimsical AR filters inspired by iconic characters and movies: one dons Remy’s chef hat from Ratatouille, another shares a spaghetti strand with Lady from Lady and the Tramp, and the third sports Maleficent’s dramatic horns, capturing the Disney magic.

Disney Genie has been live at Walt Disney World for several weeks now, and the new service has received a lot of complaints. Many Guests find the free part of Disney Genie confusing, and no one likes to have to pay for Lightning Lane when FastPass used to be free. There is one part of Disney Genie+ that many Guests ...

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The Top Three Complaints About Disney Genie+, Part Three

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Disney Genie rolled out in October. It’s part of the My Disney Experience App. There is a free component that can help you to plan your day. There is also a paid service, Disney Genie+. With Disney Genie+, you will be able to make reservations for Lightning Lanes. You can hold one reservation at a time, and you will have ...

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The Top Three Complaints About Disney Genie+, Part Two

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Disney Genie+ has replaced the free FastPass+ system at Walt Disney World. It costs $15 per person each day that you use it. It’s supposed to be similar to the old MaxPass system at Disneyland, but it hasn’t run nearly as smoothly. With Disney Genie+, you have access to the Lightning Lane. You need to book a Lightning Lane time ...

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The Top Three Complaints About Disney Genie+, Part One

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Since Disney Genie+ rolled out at Walt Disney World, the new system has been met with complaints. With Disney Genie+, you can pay an extra $15 a day to skip the Standby Line and enter the Lightning Lane instead. That is where the first complaint comes in. Paying an extra $15 is not a big deal if you visit a ...

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Skip That, Ride This Instead at Walt Disney World’s EPCOT

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A Guest could be forgiven for having a soft spot for Walt Disney World’s EPCOT.  After all, it’s the only Disney Theme Park where you can travel to the future and travel around the world, all without leaving the Park!   You’ll want to make time to eat and drink around World Showcase while you’re there, of course, but what about EPCOT’s attractions?  While ...

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