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I Hate to Break It to You, but the New Disney CEO Can’t (and Won’t) Bring Back These Perks

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We know, we know, it’s pretty exciting seeing Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Experiences, make the move to becoming the next CEO of the company and taking over after Bob Iger steps down on March 18th. D’Amaro is a parks guy, after all, and we all LOVE Disney Parks.

Magic Kingdom

Well, we know a new CEO could mean BIG changes for the company, including the direction the company takes moving forward with all of its business ventures, including Disney Parks, but y’all, we hate to say this, but we think some Disney fans have some unrealistic expectations of what D’Amaro as Disney’s new CEO can and will do.

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People Have Been Making This Mistake in Disney World for Literally YEARS — Don’t Be Fooled

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So much has changed in the last 5 years at Disney World. There is one mistake people still make that you don’t want to get caught making!

Cinderella Castle

Since Disney World closed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have experienced a lot of changes. There has been a BIG push towards more mobile technology through Mobile Ordering and Merchandise Checkout. There have been new attractions that have opened and some that have closed permanently. If you are heading back to Disney World soon, there is a BIG change you need to be aware of.

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Sorry, Millennials, But You’ll Never See THIS in Disney World Again

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Calling my fellow Millennials, we are here to take a trip down memory lane and you might want to grab your tissues.

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If you went to Disney World in the 90s and early 2000s, you would know it was A LOT different than it is today. Grab your Hip Clips, your jelly shoes, and your scrunchies because we’re going way back!

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You Wanted the Secrets for the BEST Lightning Lane Game Plan in Disney World, So You Got It

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Disney World’s pay-to-skip-the-line service has changed, and if you are looking for the best tips, we have you covered!

Lightning Lane at Peter Pan’s Flight

Last summer, Genie+ transitioned into Lightning Lane Multi Pass, and Individual Lightning Lane turned into Lightning Lane Single Pass. While both Multi and Single Pass help you spend less time waiting in line, the new service takes inspiration from its predecessor, FastPass+. 

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Will I Be Able To Use Lightning Lane Multi Pass at Extended Evening Hours in Disney World?

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Disney Genie+ and Lightning Lanes are about to change, but how will that affect separately ticketed events?

Hollywood Studios at Night

Genie+ and Lightning Lanes are about to change at the Disney Parks beginning July 24th, as Genie+ becomes Lightning Lane Multi Pass and individual Lightning Lanes become Lightning Lane Single Pass. These new skip-the-line systems deviate a bitt from the previous installation with advanced reservations and tier systems, but the objective is still the same. With that said, will you be able to use the new Lightning Lane Multi Pass during Disney World’s Extended Evening Hours? Let’s investigate!

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The Bad News About Disney World’s New Lightning Lane Multi Pass Skip-The-Line System

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Disney World dropped a lot of news on us this past week!

Lightning Lane changes are coming!

This past week we got lots of information about the holidays at Disney World during Halfway to the Holidays, and we also got information about new changes coming to Disney World’s paid skip-the-line service. It feels like we finally just got Genie+ down after saying goodbye to the FastPass+ system, but now that is all about to change again on July 24th. 

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5 MAJOR Changes Announced For Disney World’s Skip-The-Line Service

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Changes are coming! And big ones at that. Disney World recently announced some HUGE changes to their skip-the-line service, and we have all the details.

Lightning Lane changes are coming!

Just when we felt like we might have been getting the hang of Genie+, Disney World goes and changes things up again. While there are a few similarities to the current Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lane services, the new Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass are also introducing a lot of changes. 

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7 Rule Changes That Made Disney Adults Irrationally Angry

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You can’t please everyone, and Disney knows this all too well.

Come prepared for gloomy weather.

Disney Adults are considered Disney super fans and have even influenced the company in the past. Many of our experts proudly wear the Disney Adult labor and you’re guaranteed to come across several Disney Adults during your travels to the Disney Parks all across the globe. Disney Adults are generally a happy bunch that have a pure love of all things Disney — but that doesn’t mean that they never get irrationally angry.

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NEWS: Genie+ Hits Highest Price in Over 4 Weeks at Disney World

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When you’re super excited to go on a ride at Disney World, one of the worst things that can happen is that sinking feeling you get in your gut as you walk up to the attraction and see a LOOOONG line of people waiting to go in. Waiting multiple hours in line for a ride is not at the top of anyone’s wish list for their Disney World vacation. But did you know that there’s a way to SKIP those long lines?

Pirates of the Caribbean

Disney World introduced Genie+ back in October 2021 as a way for guests to pay to skip standby lines at some of the rides and attractions in the theme parks. The price for Genie+ fluctuates based on which park you’re visiting and what time of year it is, and today we noticed that the price has gone up quite a bit compared to recent days! [Read more…]

NEWS: Genie+ Hits HIGHEST PRICE of the YEAR in Disney World

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Disney Genie+ just hit its record-high holiday price in Disney World, days before Christmas.

Disney Genie

The skip-the-line service fluctuates in price based on expected crowd levels, so during particularly busy times like the holidays, you can expect pretty high prices! Today, it’s at the highest price we’ve seen yet. [Read more…]

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