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Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video covering all the latest Disney news!
The Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Parade!
Disney is CHANGING Genie+, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is officially OPEN, and we’ve got MAJOR Disney holiday reveals, along with so much more!
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There are some BIG changes coming to the Lightning Lane system in Disney World. Just got used to Genie+, Disney’s paid skip-the-line service? Well, it’s about to change.
New Lightning Lane changes are coming
We’ve been learning everything we can about these changes so that we can answer your biggest questions about the updates. As part of the new Lightning Lane Multi Pass (formerly Genie+) overhaul, a new, tiered system will be introduced for attractions. We’re still learning all the details, but so far, it sounds like the new Lightning Lane passes will give people the chance to make better plans ahead of their trip. But, there’s been one major problem.
There’s a secret menu item hiding at La Cava del Tequila in EPCOT. Shh! Don’t tell anyone. OK, actually, you can tell your friends. Drinks at La Cava are best enjoyed with others, right?
La Cava del Tequila
A drink spot tucked away in the Mexico Pavilion in EPCOT’s World Showcase used to be a hidden gem. But these days, it seems like EVERYONE has learned about the wonders and delights of La Cava del Tequila. We often see LONG lines just to get a drink here! OK, now back to what brought us here. You need a secret code to get ahold of this special drink in EPCOT, but there’s a catch.
OK, Disney fans. We don’t often recommend overpaying for Disney snacks — especially if they’re just mediocre. But when it comes to coffee — all bets are off. We need a hit of caffeine to get us going in the morning, and if that means heading down to the hotel lobby for a cup of coffee, we are willing to spend $6 to $7 for a cup of cold brew. Anyone else?
Lavender Latte, anyone?
Sure, you can brew your own coffee in your Disney hotel room, but nothing compares to the stuff you can get at a cafe. And for a while, one Disney coffee shop has been closed, and we’ve been waiting for it to open! But finally, the time has come. A handy little coffee spot is BACK!
Who’s ready to journey down into the Bayou?
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The NEW Magic Kingdom ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is open NOW (on June 28th), and now that it’s open to everyone, we’re here to tell you how the queue and boarding process will work. As many fans predicted, the ride uses a virtual queue to manage demand, and now we know exactly how that virtual queue works.
When Disney announces big news, we hear it all. People tell us they’re thrilled. People tell us they’re furious. People tell us they’re booking a trip ASAP. Others say they’ll never go to Disney World again. From new rides like Tiana’s Bayou Adventure to holiday events like Jollywood Nights, it’s safe to say people have some strong opinions about what’s happening in Disney World.
Magic Kingdom
But recently, Disney dropped some BIG news about the future of Genie+. For one thing, it’s getting a NEW name. The service will be called Lightning Lane Multi Pass (formerly Genie+) and Lightning Lane Single Pass (formerly Individual Lightning Lane). The Multi Pass will be like a combination of Genie+ and FastPass+ (Remember that? This was the FREE version), allowing people to preplan their Lightning Lane reservations before stepping foot in Disney World.
It’s time to stop daydreaming and start booking! Disney just released a NEW hotel discount exclusively for Annual Passholders, and the deals are pretty tempting. If you’ve been thinking about visiting Disney World for the holiday season, you’re in luck! TONS of Disney World hotel rooms are available for a pretty sweet deal.
Port Orleans French Quarter
Whether you’re hoping to catch the spooky Halloween decorations during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party or want to enjoy the festive holiday season this November–December, you’ve got plenty of options thanks to Disney’s newest Annual Passholder deal. OK, enough chitchat — let’s see what kind of deals are available!
Happy 626 Day, otherwise known as 6/26! If there’s one thing we love, it’s a fun Disney holiday, and Disney came prepared to celebrate this year. Before we talk about all the fun limited-time treats available now, we should probably stop by and say hi to Stitch. Everybody say “HIIII STITCH.”
Hey Stitch!
Great. Now that we’ve got that out of the way, let’s talk treats. In honor of 626 Day, Disney released some special treats inspired by Stitch! Wanna see what we tried? Spoiler alert: there was a lot of BLUE involved. Let’s go!
When we go to Disney World, we like to look the part. Yes, we wear safari hats at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Yep, we have a Star Wars outfit for Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We even have special accessories to match our vacation plans!
Let’s do some shopping!
If you love making cute outfits for your trips to Disney World, you’ve come to the right place. We recently purchased a new Disney World park bag, and it’s been a BIG hit in the parks. People keep telling us how much they like our new bag, which means we can no longer gatekeep our best new accessory. It’s time to show you where we got this CUTE park bag for Disney World!
Who wants to go to the Four Seasons Orlando? 🙋 Who wants to go to Disney California Adventure? 🙋 Who wants to see a CELEBRITY during your visit? 🙋
Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure
OK, our bucket list is pretty packed, as you can see. But someday, maybe we’ll spot the celebrity of our dreams AT Disney California and knock out two birds with one stone (side note — what a weird expression, right? why the hostility towards birds?!). And if you think the idea of seeing a celebrity at Disney World or Disneyland is totally impossible, think again! Turns out celebrities visit the Disney parks a LOT. They’re just like us, except for the millions of dollars sitting in their bank account. Anyway, wanna know why we’re so confident that our Disney celebrity dreams can come true? We’ve got proof it happens!
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