food IS a theme park
Not all Disney World rides are created equally.
Expedition Everest
We see this every day by keeping an eye on wait times and Genie+ data, and we love being able to bring you tips on how to make the most of your time in the parks. We pulled the latest numbers, and figured out the first Lightning Lane you should grab in each park!
When it comes to planning a perfect Disney vacation, people typically envision a day in Magic Kingdom.
Welcome to the Magic Kingdom!
Whether you’re walking down Main Street, U.S.A., taking photos in front of Cinderella Castle, or throwing your hands in the air as you coast around the side of Big Thunder Mountain, Magic Kingdom can truly feel like “The Most Magical Place on Earth” — just as advertised! But… what about when Magic Kingdom feels less than magical? It seems that this iconic park is hyped up a lot, but first-time visitors (and even seasoned visitors) can leave feeling rather disappointed sometimes.
Let’s get you up to speed on all the latest tips and tricks to make sure your vacation is the best it can be! Walt Disney World has gone through a LOT of changes and it’s difficult to stay updated on the insider tips that you need to know.
Magic Kingdom
You may already be familiar with the tried-and-true tips for Park Pass reservations and the Disney Genie service (though if you’re in need of a starting point, we have one for you here). We’ll cover all you need to know so that you feel prepared to actually enjoy your trip!
It’s time to review the BEST tips for your vacation. We have a lot to cover, so buckle up and let’s get started. [Read more…]
It’s TRON day, DFB readers!
TRON Lightcycle / Run
Even though TRON Lightcycle / Run wasn’t officially supposed to open until April 4th, Disney recently announced there would be a soft opening from now until April 2nd. You know what that means — we’re live in Magic Kingdom to bring you all the details!
TRON Lightcycle / Run‘s soft opening is TODAY, people!
TRON Lightcycle / Run
While the ride doesn’t officially open until April 4th, Disney announced that the ride would participate in a soft opening from March 20th to April 2nd. And now we know just how much it’ll cost you to ride it!
Spring Break crowds have started turning up at both the Orlando International Airport AND Disney World.
Things are BUSY in Disney World right now
That means we’re seeing a lot of long standby wait times for rides. That also means we’ve recently seen Genie+, which allows guests to bypass those long lines, has been priced at its absolute highest for several days in a row. HOWEVER, today, something has changed.
Did you hear the HUGE news about TRON Lightcycle / Run?
Get ready to enter the Grid!
On Friday, March 17th, Disney told us that TRON will have a soft opening in Magic Kingdom! Some guests will be able to ride TRON: Lightcycle / Run EARLY from March 20th to April 2nd. This is two weeks sooner than guests would have been able to get on the ride, as the official opening date is April 4th. A limited number of slots for the virtual queues will be available, and Individual Lightning Lanes will be available to purchase as well. If you wanted to book a trip to take advantage of this soft opening, you might want to hurry, because park passes are selling out FAST.
TRON Lightcycle / Run is opening in Magic Kingdom SOON (in fact, it’s opening sooner than we thought!), and a new ride means CHANGES in other parts of the park.
TRON Lightcycle / Run by night.
The TRON coaster will make use of a virtual queue and will also have an Individual Lightning Lane option if you want to pay to skip the line. Previously, when a new ride has opened in a park, the existing ride that used an Individual Lightning Lane swapped to be part of the normal Disney Genie+. Now, Disney has released an update on what will happen in Magic Kingdom once TRON opens. [Read more…]
The opening on TRON Lightcycle / Run is so soon!
TRON Lightcycle / Run by night.
On April 4th, the new coaster in Magic Kingdom officially opens, and we are pumped! We’re getting NEW Tron-themed food, tons of fun TRON merchandise, and a new interactive experience. (And possibly even a new character sighting on opening day?). But one of the coolest things we’ll get to experience is the lit canopy that shines in blues and oranges at night, representing Team Blue and Team Orange, while the lightcycles speed by underneath. So does that mean that TRON is a much better experience at night? We’ve been lucky enough to ride a few times so we are bringing you the details.
Spring Break season has officially kicked off.
Cinderella Castle
That means we’re starting to see crowds in Disney World. That means guests visiting Disney World over this period will have a more difficult time making advance dining reservations, park pass reservations, and more. That also means that Genie+ is going to cost more due to demand.
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