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A LOT has changed at Disney World since the beginning of the year, and we’re starting to see the resort taking steps back toward what was considered “normal” pre-closure.
Will FastPass return to Disney World soon?
Recently, Disney World increased capacity, did away with temperature checks, began to reduce social distancing, and changed its face coverings policy. But there are still some Disney World programs that have not yet returned, most notably FastPass+.
Have you heard of the Disney Genie planning app? Or maybe you heard of it once, but then completely forgot that it existed (perhaps because Disney hasn’t spoken a lot about it)?
The Disney Genie ©Disney
At the D23 Expo in 2019, Disney announced that a new planning offering called the “Disney Genie” was coming soon. But since the initial reveal, updates about Disney Genie have been few and far between. So, what’s the deal?? Here’s what we know so far!
Disney World is known as the Most Magical Place on Earth, and for good reason!
Magic Kingdom
In Disney World, you’ll encounter plenty of stellar rides, special meet and greets with beloved characters, one-of-a-kind snacks, and so much more. But, between the magic and seemingly perfect atmosphere, there are actually a whole bunch of things in Disney World that aren’t so magical after all. That’s right — today we’re talking about 10 not-so-magical truths in Disney World.
When it comes to giving you all the best tips, tricks, and hacks for Disney World, we do our best to keep you as informed as possible!
Edeline just over here making magic for everyone!
But we recently reached out on social media to Cast Members to get some feedback on the one thing they wished guests knew before they came to Disney World. And we got a LOT of responses!
Back in 2019, Disney announced the Disney Genie — this is a NEW digital feature that is set to help you plan the ideal Disney vacation!
A Peek at the Disney Genie ©Disney
Did you COMPLETELY forget about this new app? If you did, we kind-of can’t blame you. Since the original announcement, we’ve seen a preview of the app and taken a look at some patents that could potentially tell us what to expect. Other than that though, we really haven’t heard too much about this feature lately. But, today we FINALLY got to hear a bit more about the Disney Genie!!
Note that this post has been updated to reflect what to expect at Disney World in the summer of 2022.
So, hey, we hear you might be planning a trip to Disney World this summer!
Cinderella Castle
But before you start planning, we’ve got some tips, tricks, and information you’re going to want to know about! Whether this is your first trip or your 100th, things are still pretty different in Disney World. So hang on to your Minnie ears, because we’re going to tell you what you need to plan your trip and do our best to guarantee you have a GREAT time!
Things are constantly changing at Disney World.
Cinderella Castle
In 2020 alone we saw TONS of changes (like the temporary suspension of fireworks and the suspension of the Disney Dining Plan) and — oh yeah — the parks CLOSED for the longest time in history! All of these majorly changed how you plan your Disney vacation. BUT, Disney has made many major changes like this over the years that dramatically impacted how trips are planned. Today, we’re taking a trip back in time to go through some of those BIG changes. Plus, we’ll make a quick trip to the future to see some changes that are on the horizon!
Many of our go-to Disney World tips and tricks have had to adapt over the last few years, but we still think every Disney-goer should know them. There are so many hacks to make your Disney trip a little more seamless, a little less hectic, and a we’re happy to share them!
Welcome to Magic Kingdom!
We’re here to share 28 of our tried and true tips! And for those that don’t totally work right now, don’t worry — we’ve got you covered for those, too!
Things are constantly changing at Disney World. Over the past few months, we’ve seen various restaurants reopen, Park Hopping has returned, some drink stations are back to being self-serve again, and some things at the parks have returned to “normal.”
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom
But, when we think about things that are still missing from the parks since the reopening, there’s one BIG thing that comes to mind — FastPass+. When Disney World reopened, FastPass+ was suspended. Will Disney bring back FastPass+ anytime soon? We’re going to break down where we’re at now with FastPass+, what we know so far, and where we think Disney is headed.
Disney Parks are incorporating some of the coolest technology we’ve ever seen from flying super hero animatronics to ride vehicles that have 360 degree movement.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
While the attractions themselves are going to be next level, Disney is also making its guests’ experiences easy and seamless whenever they’re visiting the parks. On top of the My Disney Experience tool already available to visitors, the Disney Genie feature will make planning simple for all guests (even the people who don’t like planning their Disney vacation to a T).
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