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Disney’s Confusing 120-Minute Genie+ Rule Is Now OFFICIAL

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Disney Genie+ is the new way to skip the lines in Disney World. For $15 per person per day, you can skip the standby line and head straight onto certain attractions in the parks. To really get your money’s worth from the system, we recommend doing some research before your trip to learn the ins and outs of Genie+.

Expedition Everest Lightning Lane

We’re in Disney World parks every day, so we’ve done all kinds of research and experiments with Genie+. From our experiences, we’ve learned a LOT about the program, including some rules that guests need to follow in order to really take advantage of Genie+. Now, Disney has made a few of those rules official! [Read more…]

VIDEO: Next Phase of TRON Coaster Ride Vehicle Testing Spotted in Disney World

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Magic Kingdom is getting a new coaster!

TRON construction

TRON Lightcycle Run is in the works at Magic Kingdom. Based on the Shanghai Disneyland attraction, TRON will take guests an a high-speed race on an incredible new ride in Tomorrowland! The ride is currently in the testing process, and we saw it hit another huge milestone today! 

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How Many Rides Can You Get On with Genie+? Disney World Guests Tell All

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If you’re planning a Disney World trip for the first time since last fall, it’s quite possible that figuring out Genie+ is the bane of your existence at the moment. Is this new FastPass+ replacement actually worth the cost? And how many rides can you skip the line if you buy it? That’s what we’re digging into now.

Disney Genie+…the new way to skip the lines

In case you’re not quite caught up on the latest, Genie+ is the FastPass+ replacement that allows guests to skip the line at certain attractions. It costs $15 per person, per day, and guests can make reservations for Lightning Lanes (FastPass Lanes) at certain rides throughout the day. We’ve already discovered all kinds of tips and tricks for you to maximize your purchase if you do buy Genie+. But the big question on everyone’s mind right now is how many rides can you ACTUALLY get on with Genie+? We asked a bunch of Disney World fans — here’s what they said! [Read more…]

A NEW Guest Survey Could Mean Big Changes Are Coming to Disney World

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Does anyone else feel like they’re trapped in a maze when they walk through the front part of EPCOT?

Um…where’s the way out?

There are SO many construction walls in this area, and they change pretty frequently too! That’s because EPCOT is going through a HUGE transformation right now, with new restaurants, rides, and attractions all in the works. Apparently Disney wants to know what guests think about all the changes happening at this park because we were recently sent a new survey that asked for our feedback on several different things in EPCOT. And some of the questions hinted at some big changes on the horizon! [Read more…]

All 3 Magic Kingdom Mountains Are Currently CLOSED in Disney World

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It’s Friday folks, which means things are winding down from a busy week, and we’re looking forward to a relaxing weekend. But some rides in Disney World actually decided to clock out a little bit early!

Splash Mountain

Magic Kingdom’s Splash Mountain was supposed to reopen today, but its return has been delayed. And it turns out, this isn’t the only major ride that’s closed right now! [Read more…]

All the Disney World Hotels and Rides That Are CLOSED in February

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Disney World is constantly updating and changing attractions, hotels, and shops. If you’re visiting the parks soon, don’t be surprised if a few spots are closed for refurbishments.

Splash Mountain is closed right now

So that you’re prepared before your vacation, we found every hotel, ride, and attraction that’s scheduled to be closed in Disney World in February. Some Disney World offerings can close without notice if weather or technical issues become a problem, but the closures on this list are all of the ones you can plan on before you go.  [Read more…]

3 Rides and 3 Shows Will Be Closed in Disney World Next Week

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Part of planning a Disney World trip is knowing which rides and attractions you want to visit while you’re there. There are all kinds of options, including shows, roller coasters, boat rides, and more.

Walt Disney World Railroad

Sometimes these attractions will be unavailable for a while when Disney is working on some refurbishments or improvements on them. To make sure you know what to expect before your trip, we made a list of everything that will be closed in Disney World next week. Check it out so that you aren’t caught off guard during your vacation! [Read more…]

Wrong Answers Only: Describing Disney World Rides

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Disney World is home to dozens of rides across its four theme parks!

Big Thunder Mountain

Some of these rides are classics, lasting for more than 50 years, while others are brand-new, drawing in guests to see what the hype is all about. The rides are perhaps the biggest draw for guests to come to Disney World, but some of them are a little weird…if you really think about it. Today, we’re describing Disney rides literally, so you understand exactly what we mean!

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Showtimes ANNOUNCED for the Return of the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular in Disney World

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Although a lot has returned to “normal” in Disney World, there are still several things that we’re waiting to see return.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

One of the things that we’ve been anxiously waiting for is the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We heard previously that it’s returning on December 19th of this year, and now we have even more updates on its return. [Read more…]

PHOTOS: See the New ‘Coco’ Scene at Mickey’s PhilharMagic in Disney World

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Mickey’s PhilharMagic is as popular attraction in the Magic Kingdom where guests can see a 3D show filled with Disney music and Donald Duck antics.

Mickey’s PhilharMagic

The attraction has been closed for about a month as imagineers added a new scene to the show inspired by the Disney Pixar movie Coco. We’ve already seen the Disneyland version of this ride update, and now it’s Disney World’s turn. Today, the attraction finally reopened! Let’s head in and see how the new scene looks.

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