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In June 2024, Test Track closed in EPCOT to make way for a reimagined version of the ride.
Test Track
Test Track 3.0 opens to the public on July 22nd, 2025, and although we’ve already had a chance to check it out, we can’t wait to ride it again and again. Ahead of the ride’s reopening, Disney shared details about how the queue will work — and confirmed there will be NO Virtual Queue when the ride reopens.
Okay, so there is something going on in every single park in Disney World. Animal Kingdom is getting a new land. Hollywood Studios is getting a new land. Magic Kingdom is getting an expansion to Frontierland AND a new land. WHEW!
Test Track
Over in EPCOT, it’s a little quieter, but Test Track has been getting a revamp, and it will be opening again SOON. Ahead of that opening, we have details about the ride’s Lightning Lane!
Heading to Disney World? You’ve got to wise up!
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Disney World vacation planning requires quite a bit of thinking — from deciding on your dining and hotel to planning out your daily itineraries, there’s a good bit of decision-making involved. And recently, there have been so many changes that you might be out of the loop on the NEW tips if you haven’t been to the parks in a few years. That’s why we’ve rounded up the smartest ones here!
We love a good Lightning Lane!
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If you didn’t know, you can pay to skip the long lines in Disney World, and that system has changed a lot over the last few years! From Lightning Lane Multi Pass to Lightning Lane Single Pass, prices change, and we finally know when they’re dropping. Let’s save some cash together in July!
If you’re planning a trip to Disney World, you’ve probably already figured out your budget, as well as figured out how much you’re spending on your hotel, tickets, and more.
Rise of the Resistance Lightning Lane
However, it’s not quite as easy to plan for purchasing Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass (Disney’s skip-the-line service) because you don’t really know TOO far in advance how much those are going to cost. That’s because pricing is based on the date, but one thing is always certain: you can expect the price to go up around a holiday — and that’s exactly what we’re seeing for the 4th of July this year.
Disney World changing from FastPass to Genie+ to Lightning Lane Single Pass and Lightning Lane Multi Pass has certainly been a trip, and we know how confusing it can all be when you’re planning a trip.
Lightning Lanes!
However, once you get the hang of it, you really can skip tons of lines during the day (depending on crowd levels and Lightning Lane availability, which often go hand in hand with each other), BUT we’re also the first ones to admit that in certain situations, Lightning Lanes is our complete and total enemy.
Some Disney World Lightning Lanes simply aren’t worth your time OR your money.
Lightning Lane at Peter Pan’s Flight
When you’re paying money for Lightning Lane Multi Pass, you’ll want to make sure you get the most value by booking Lightning Lanes that will ACTUALLY save you time spent waiting in line. Typically, it’s easy to figure out which Lightning Lanes will be useful — they’re the ones for the rides with the highest wait times. But which Lightning Lanes do the experts refuse to book? We’ve got the list.
Disney World has welcomed two new shows to Hollywood Studios, and as much as we love new attractions, this changes how we do our park day.
Animation Courtyard
The Little Mermaid — A Musical Adventure debuted and has a Lightning Lane queue, but should you use it? Let’s find out!
Disney World just added a NEW attraction to Lightning Lane Multi Pass, and while we love the choice of more attractions, is this a Lightning Lane you should book?
Hollywood Studios
There are certain attractions we’ll book every time we can (we’re looking at you, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure), but there are some that we might go back and forth on if it’s the right selection for the group. Let’s take a look at this new attraction to see if it’s worth it!
Disney World’s Lightning Lane system can help you skip those lines and secure the attractions your family has been talking about riding for months.
Animation Courtyard
Hollywood Studios just added a new attraction to its Lightning Lane Multi Pass system, and this can completely change your park day.
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