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Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video covering all the latest Disney news!
Snacks
With the new Guardians of the Galaxy movie, there is a new character in Avengers Campus, a meet and greet has changed, and a ton of new snacks recently debuted!
We’ve got a major update on the ongoing battle between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Disney.
Reedy Creek Building
Disney recently filed a lawsuit against DeSantis and the new board of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (previously known as the Reedy Creek Improvement District). The new board had a meeting to discuss how to move forward on May 1st, 2023, and in that meeting, they announced that the board would be suing Disney. Now, the lawsuit has officially been filed.
Disney World is constantly changing, but many of these changes become controversial according to fans.
Genie+
Remember when the barges for Harmonious first appeared on the World Showcase Lagoon in EPCOT? A controversy. When Disney World discontinued Magical Express? Don’t even talk about it. And then there was Genie+ — Disney’s paid replacement for the free FastPass service. Now that Genie+ has been around for a while, we’ve mastered the skip-the-line service and we’re here to tell you when it’s worth it and when you should save your money.
It’s been a pretty wild week for Disney news!
Magic Kingdom
Disney World Annual Passes are on sale again after being paused for quite some time (and all pass types are still available!). We also got some major Halloween news about Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party including when you can buy tickets, the cheapest dates, and how TRON will work during the party. Even though Disney news has been busy, the parks seemed to have mellowed out when it comes to wait times.
When it comes to planning a trip to Disney World, there are many factors you need to consider!
Cinderella Castle
Not only do you have to figure out dates that work for you and your group’s schedule, but then you have to buy tickets, make Park Pass Reservations, decide if you want Genie+, book a hotel, and create dining reservations. On top of all that, there are some things that will be different at Disney World in February. Let’s jump in and see what changes are hitting the resort!
The battle between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Disney is heating up once again.
Reedy Creek
The new DeSantis-appointed board of supervisors has called for legal action against Disney after discovering the agreements Disney made with the former board for the Reedy Creek Improvement District (now called the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District). These agreements gave Disney power in the District moving forward even though the new board had taken over. DeSantis recently revealed his next steps in the fight against Disney which include a bill that would void Disney’s agreements.
It’s the moment Disney fans have been waiting for.
Walt Disney World Annual Pass
Well, almost! Disney World recently announced that Annual Passes would be going on sale — this is the first time in a long time that visitors will have the option to purchase any pass. Annual Pass sales were originally paused after the COVID-19 park closures in 2020 and after resuming sales in September 2021, they were paused again in November 2021 for most pass types. Now we know EXACTLY when you can buy that new Annual Pass!
If you’re wanting to plan a Disney World trip, you may be wondering “When is the best time to visit Disney World?”
Magic Kingdom
Well, that answer totally depends on YOU. Do you want to avoid crowds at all costs? Don’t visit during summer or spring break. Do you want to be in the crowds on the opening day of a major attraction like Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana? Prepare for busy parks. If you are someone who is seeking lower crowds and wait times on a Disney World trip, you may want to wait.
California Grill has completely changed… AGAIN. But has it changed for the better?
California Grill
Or was this expensive Disney World meal not worth the price? Find out TODAY, here on DFB Guide.
Genie+ is more expensive than ever.
Genie+ on the My Disney Experience app
Genie+ is already a controversial feature among Disney fans since FastPass used to be complimentary. It became an even more controversial topic since Disney introduced flexible pricing based on demand in October 2022. Now, Genie+ has been selling out daily and the price has gone up to $35. Why is this? Well, we may have some answers.
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