food IS a theme park
There’s nothing quite like hugging your favorite Disney character, right?!
Mickey!
Well, do we have BIG news for you. Yesterday, Disney teased the return of traditional character meet and greets and now we have an official announcement.
🚨 Get ready! The way you meet your favorite Disney characters in the parks is CHANGING…again!
Hey There Mickey!
Prior to the pandemic, meeting Mickey, the Disney princesses, and other iconic characters was full of hugs, autographs, and regular face-to-face contact. Of course, the situation with COVID-19 changed all of that. After the parks reopened, fans got the chance to see Mickey and friends…but only from a distance. Then, more traditional meet-and-greets returned, but they were still riddled with changes including (importantly) distancing requirements, no hugs, and no autographs. We later heard that the face-to-face meet-and-greets we’re all used to would soon be returning to Disney World (and got a hint about it yesterday) and now we’ve got BIG news!
If you’re going to Disney World anytime soon, there’s one hot topic that you NEED to know about…Disney Genie+!
Lightning Lane
The new offering in the theme parks is a paid system ($15 per person, per day) that allows guests to skip the standby lines for certain rides and attractions, walking instead through the faster-moving Lightning Lanes. Ever since the system was introduced back in October, we’ve seen several changes, and now two more attractions got added to the list!
Want to SKIP the lines at some of the most popular Disney World rides or get a prime viewing spot for some spectacular Disney experiences? Then Disney Genie+ and those Lightning Lanes are the way to go!
Tower of Terror Lightning Lane
We’ve seen a number of changes made to the Genie+ service over the last few months — from new ride additions to temporary adjustments. And now another change is on the way for Genie+ in Disney World!
We’ve been WAITING for this, and we’re so happy that our Disney character dreams are finally coming true! Sure, it was fun to see some Disney friends out and about in some different locations, but a construction wall just doesn’t make a very good backdrop.
Nice to see ya, Olaf!
It seems like Disney FINALLY told the guards to open up the gates, because, for the first time in forever, we can meet all of our Frozen friends in their old meet and greet locations! Love really IS an open door! (Okay, okay, we’ll stop)
Remember that line on Disney’s famous PeopleMover attraction that goes, “The PeopleMover is the perfect vehicle for people-watching. So keep your eyes peeled; you never know who you might see!” Well, it turns out you don’t have to take a ride on the PeopleMover to find an unexpected friend in Disney World!
You never know who you might see!
Sometimes, wandering off the beaten path or visiting the aquarium can lead you to a character sighting — we love when that happens! During our recent visit to the Magic Kingdom, we found TWO characters hanging out in a new location!
Disney World is The Most Magical Place on Earth, right? But what about…when it’s not?
Magic Kingdom
Some people might even feel disappointed with their visit to Magic Kingdom. It probably happens every day. So what can RUIN your visit to this magical park, and how can you AVOID those issues? We’ve got all the details and tips here. [Read more…]
There is nothing like meeting your favorite characters at Disney World!
Red Carpet Dreams at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Whether you’re meeting your favorite princess or maybe a rare character like Goofy’s son Max, there’s something special about saying hi to a familiar character’s face. And now, we can finally meet an iconic character again at Red Carpet Dreams in Disney’s Hollywood Studios — let’s see what it’s like!
Ever need a shoulder to cry on, or an ear to patiently listen to your day? Believe it or not, Disney characters make EXCELLENT confidants — they’re SO much fun to talk to! Sure, it’s fun to scream your head off on Space Mountain, and we love sharing Disney snacks with friends, but having a fun conversation with Mickey Mouse is pretty entertaining, too!
We LOVE Mickey Mouse!
If you love interacting with the characters as much as we do, you’ll probably appreciate the fun little encounter we had in EPCOT this morning!
It’s been a very busy week in Disney World!
Balloons on Main Street, U.S.A.
We got TONS of announcements and news about upcoming shows, cavalcades, parades, and more! Now let’s get into all the unexpected Disney World news from the week!
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