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Updated List of Everything That’s Included in Your Genie+ Purchase in Disney World

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UPDATED July 24, 2024

Disney Genie and Genie+ launched in Disney World back in 2021, bringing big changes to the way we plan for (and budget) our days in the parks. Disney Genie is a complimentary service located within My Disney Experience, providing guests with customized itineraries based on real-time data and personal preferences.

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Genie+, on the other hand, is a PAID service that replaced what used to be known as FastPass+. The days of booking a return time for your favorite ride at no additional cost are behind us, and guests must now purchase Genie+ if they want to experience an expedited wait.

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Nearly 5,000 Flights Have Been Canceled This Weekend

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Have you seen any snow recently? In many parts of the country, some nasty winter weather is expected to stick around for the weekend, so now’s the time to bundle up and bunker down! If you’re planning a trip to Disney World, you might want to keep your eyes on the forecast. A few airlines are warning passengers about possible weather-related delays and cancelations ahead of the winter storm! 

Travel delays are never fun!

In fact, we’re already seeing some flight cancelations, so let’s take a look at the current situation.

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DFB Video: Latest Disney News: Parades are Returning, Characters are BACK, Disney World Hotels Get More Perks

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Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video covering all the latest Disney news!

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Parade, cavalcade, stage show, and hoedown! SO much entertainment is making its return to Disney World! We’ve also got a BIG update on Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind construction and MORE! Let’s just say it was a good week for Disney Parks news.

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11 HARSH Truths About Your Upcoming Disney World Trip

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Between dining reservations, hotel re-openings, brand new ticket options, a new planning tool in the My Disney Experience app, and more, planning your Disney World vacation right now can seem a bit complicated. Is it just us or does it seem like some aspects of the planning process just keep getting harder?

Magic Kingdom

If you’re currently jumping through all the hoops necessary to plan your next Disney vacation and thinking “is this really necessary?” or “what am I forgetting about?” then you’ve come to the right place. Today we’re going over some harsh truths you’ll need to come to terms with and prepare for when planning your next Disney World trip.

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The Most EXTREME Weather Ever Seen at Disney World

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Disney World’s home turf of Florida may be known as the Sunshine State, but a more apt nickname might be the extreme weather state. 

It’s a Poncho Kind of Day

From hurricanes to heat and humidity to rain that would make Seattle look like the Sahara, you never know exactly what kind of weather you’re going to get when you travel to Disney World. And, over the years, we’ve been in the parks to experience some pretty INTENSE weather (with some storms so bad that Disney has actually CLOSED the parks entirely), but what’s the most EXTREME we’ve ever seen? Let’s buckle up and find out!  [Read more…]

NEWS: Hollywood Studios Now Listed as Part of an EXCLUSIVE Disney World Perk!

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Over at Disney World, Extended Evening Hours has given Deluxe Resort and Deluxe Villa guests the chance to stay in parks like Magic Kingdom and EPCOT for an extra two hours past closing.

Extended Evening Hours at EPCOT

Alongside its sister program, Early Theme Park Entry, this has brought us a lot more time in the parks! Although this service is pretty convenient, it’s been generally limited to only two parks since its launch last year. But soon that is going to change!

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The Updates You Need Before Visiting Disney World Next Week

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It may be hard to believe, but we’re already closing out the first month of 2022! It has been a busy start to the new year at Disney World, with the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts in full swing as well as changes to Genie+.

EPCOT

If you’re heading to Disney World next week, you will want to make sure you’re as prepared as possible! That is why each week we bring you an update on the park hours for the week coming up as well as the latest Park Pass Reservation availability, just in case you need to make any last-minute changes. Let’s take a look at what the week of January 30th, 2022 looks like at Disney World!

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Got “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” on Repeat? Don’t Miss Disney’s Upcoming Virtual Event!

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If you’re like us, you can’t get enough of Disney’s latest animated film, Encanto. You may even find yourself constantly singing “We Don’t Talk about Bruno.”

We don’t talk about Bruno, no, no, no. ©Disney

If you’re looking for a reason to rewatch Encanto (not that we really ever need a reason), Disney has you covered!

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More 50th Merch And FIVE New Ears?! See All the Disney Items That Arrived Online This Week

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Even though Disney World has been dealing with supply chain issues, there has still been plenty of new merchandise in the parks recently!

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We’ve seen new collections, more 50th Anniversary items, and everything from pins to apparel to super expensive artwork. But if you can’t make it to Disney World right now, don’t worry — many of those items have arrived online! Here’s all the new Disney merchandise online this week.

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5 BIG Updates That Could Impact Your Next Disney World Trip!

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When will the Festival of Fantasy Parade return to Magic Kingdom? What is going on with the Star Wars Hotel? How is construction going with the Guardians of the Galaxy coaster?

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You’ve got questions — we’ve got answers! This week was a pretty big one when it comes to Disney news and now we’re sharing all of the updates you need to know in ONE place!

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