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For the past year and a half, one of Disney World’s hottest rides has been TRON Lightcycle / Run.
TRON Lightcycle / Run
The coaster opened in April 2023 after several weeks’ worth of previews, and it began operating during the day with a virtual queue to manage crowds. While the ride has had a bit of controversy due to its restrictive seating style, the virtual queue has still been a hot commodity that fills up fairly quickly. But now, Disney has done away with it!
If you haven’t been to Disney World in a few years, there are quite a few new rides to check out.
TRON Lightcycle / Run
From Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT (which opened in 2022) to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and TRON Lightcycle / Run in Magic Kingdom (opened in 2024 and 2023, respectively), there are a couple of attractions you’ll want to add to your must-ride list. But if you’re hoping to check out TRON during your visit, we’ve got some important updates for you.
It’s Halloween-o-ween, everybody! (10 points if you know that reference!)
It’s Halloween!
Disney is celebrating Halloween in some BIG ways, with major celebrations in the parks and the return of Halloween on the High Seas for Disney Cruise Line. If spooky season is your fave, then it’s time to do that Disney vacay! And for those heading on a Halloween Disney trip soon, we’ve got a souvenir update for you.
Have you used Disney World’s NEW Lightning Lane system yet?
Lightning Lane
Back in July 2024, Disney World changed up its Lightning Lane offerings, ditching the old ways of Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lanes and swapping over to Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass instead. The system has made some major changes to how and when you book your Lightning Lanes, but one of the biggest benefits is that you can now check prices for Lightning Lane Multi Pass in advance!
Have you ever visited Disney World’s epicenter of crime?!
The town in question.
Yep, we’re talking about the tiny train town in the Germany Pavilion at EPCOT, where the villagers run amuck and tomfoolery is on the daily schedule. As the town’s self-appointed mayor, I stop by weekly to check out the shenanigans, and this week you won’t believe what I caught going on!
Have you ever used a virtual queue in Disney World?
Magic Kingdom
For the past few years, virtual queues have been common for newly-opened Disney rides, starting with Rise of the Resistance in Hollywood Studios, and being used as recently as Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom. There doesn’t seem to be a set “rule” on how long Disney chooses to operate new rides with a virtual queue system, but we saw Rise of the Resistance swap to a standby line after a few years when the initial demand had died down a bit. Now, another attraction is getting rid of its virtual queue!
Do you visit the water parks when you go to Disney World?
Blizzard Beach
Disney World is home to both Blizzard Beach Water Park and Typhoon Lagoon Water Park. The parks generally rotate being open throughout the year so that one of them is available for visitors at a time. They’re a great way to enjoy a slightly more relaxing day than you would have at one of the theme parks, and if you’re a water park fan, we’ve got good news for you!
There are some exciting new things coming to Disney Cruise Line!
Helmsman Mickey on the Disney Magic
Disney Cruise Line is working on adding several new ships to its fleet, and some are coming as early as THIS YEAR! Toward the end of 2024, we’ll be getting the Disney Treasure‘s inaugural sailing, and then in 2025, we’re going to say hello to both the Disney Destiny and the Disney Adventure. We can’t wait! And right now, there’s some new itinerary information on the Disney Cruise Line website.
Do you use Lightning Lanes when you go to Disney World?
Scanning into a Lightning Lane at Disney World
Recently, Disney World updated its skip-the-line system from Genie+ to Lightning Lane Multi Pass, and we’ve been learning all its ins and outs since it premiered in July. On top of learning the intricacies and rules, we’ve been monitoring the price of Lightning Lane Multi Pass for each park, each day. And there’s something interesting you should know about prices this week.
As Disney World’s second park and the home of multiple delicious festivals, EPCOT can be pretty popular!
Spaceship Earth at EPCOT
We often see heavier crowds here on the weekends as people flock to the park to enjoy yummy cuisine from around the world, or people book trips to check out one of the four annual festivals. With nostalgic vibes, several fun rides, and lots of cultural intrigue, there are plenty of reasons to visit EPCOT. But today, I’m here to share 9 cringey things that made us rethink ever walking into that park again!
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