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Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with another What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
Hollywood Studios Entrance
And, we’ve got plenty of updates to share with you! So, what are you waiting for? Let’s dive right on in!
It’s almost time for the holidays and Disney is already giving us a taste of this year’s holiday merch!
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Let’s take a look at some of the new holiday merch that just arrived on shopDisney!
The day has officially arrived — Disney Genie has made its debut in Disney World. And, of course, we’re giving you a look at how Genie, Genie+, and Individual Attraction Selection is changing the game when it comes to your visit.
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If you’re still not entirely sure what Disney Genie is, don’t worry. There are two versions of the new mobile feature: one is a planning tool that’s entirely free to guests, and another is the paid Genie+ feature, which is the replacement for FastPass. We’re here to break down everything happening with Disney Genie, and right now we’re giving you a full look at how to use the new free service!
It’s Disney Genie day, everyone! And, we are giving you a FULL look at how the new planning tool is changing Disney World moving forward.
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So far, we’ve shared a first look at how to buy Genie+, Individual Attraction Selection, and an unexpected cost. But, we’ve got yet another Disney Genie feature you’ll want to see before your next trip to Disney World!
As the Genie once said (or sang), “You got some power in your corner now”: Disney Genie+ has arrived in Disney World. Between Disney’s two new paid services, Individual Attraction Selection (IAS or pay-per-ride) and Genie+, guests can now skip the lines at many of their favorite attractions and let Disney’s Genie service plan their day.
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After a long period of speculation and waiting, we were finally able to test out Disney’s new paid FastPass+ replacement systems today! One important thing to note is that there is a limited number of Individual Attraction Selections available per day and they can sell out. So the question is: how quickly did the first Individual Attraction Selection option sell out today?
Disney World just introduced a brand-new Annual Passholder program a few weeks back, and there have been some big changes!
50th Anniversary designs for Annual Passes!
The pass options and pricing were updated for those who wanted to purchase or renew their passes, and now there are some brand-new offerings in the My Disney Experience app for Passholders to check out.
Happy 50th Anniversary Disney World! The big 18-month long celebration has just begun and there’s a TON of new merch showing up everywhere in Disney World.
The Main Street Railroad Station
Even though you may just think about the 50th Anniversary of Magic Kingdom park, there are two opening-day resorts that deserve some love as well — Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. We already spotted a new anniversary collection of merchandise at the Contemporary, and now it’s the Polynesian Resort’s turn!
When it comes to Marvel, we know many fans are REALLY excited for everything debuting in the parks and on the big screen. Spider-Man: No Way Home‘s debut is just around the corner, while brand new characters have made their way to Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure.
Avengers Campus
But, recently some major changes have been made when it comes to Marvel’s upcoming film schedule.
We are SO ready for the holidays at the Disney parks this year!
Holiday decor is already up in some places!
Holiday festivals are returning to Disneyland AND Disney World, special parades and fireworks are coming back, and parts of Disney World even have their decorations up already! As you make your wish lists and check them twice, we’re sure you’ve started picking out gifts for your family and friends. And, this latest holiday merchandise drop on shopDisney will have you wanting to add a Disney Princess themed item to your list! [Read more…]
The United Kingdom Pavilion in EPCOT features delicious food like fish and chips from the Yorkshire County Fish Shop and delicious British fare at the Rose & Crown Dining Room.
EPCOT’s UK Pavilion
But, you can also do some shopping at the UK pavilion and pick up some tea or other items. For quite some time now, the shopping in the UK pavilion has been fairly limited as some of the stores remained temporarily closed post the pandemic closures and reopening. But, now another spot as reopened!
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