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Step By Step: How To Plan a Disney World Trip

Have you decided to take a trip to Walt Disney World? Congratulations! The excitement starts the minute that you start planning your vacation.

Welcome to Disney World!

But where do you begin? Whether this is a first trip to Disney World or a repeat visit, it takes patience to research flights, transportation, hotels, dining, tickets, and more. We know that you have more questions than answers right now. You’re probably asking yourself all of these questions: Should I fly or drive to Orlando? Which Disney resort fits my touring plans? How does Disney transportation work? Where should we have a character meal? Which admission tickets do we need?

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Is It Cheaper To Buy Disney World Tickets Online Or At The Gate?

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Are you one of those lucky folks with some extra cash in your pocket or bank account?

Disney World Theme Park Ticket Cards

We love finding that extra dollar or two in a old coat pocket, or in between sofa cushions, but can you also hold onto an extra few dollars based on where you buy your Disney Park tickets?

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HUGE Problems with the Disney World App Caused Chaos

By Lydia Storks 7 Comments

Listen, we’ll all admit — the Disney World app has a few flaws.

Genie+

We’ve seen the My Disney Experience app crash and cause issues multiple times in the past, whether that meant Mobile Order wasn’t working or that people ran into issues with pulling up their tickets and passes. But recently, Disney World had some pretty massive app problems that got in the way if you were doing…well, pretty much anything!

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The Ultimate Guide To Disney World If You Hate People

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Disney World is an exciting place right now.

Hello!

It seems like we’re getting new rides, new restaurants, and new snacks all the time! But, unfortunately, that means Disney can feel awfully… peopley. It’s starting to feel like Disney might not even have slow seasons anymore. But don’t worry! We have some tips to help you survive if you are DREADING the crowds.

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When Can I Buy Disney Genie+?

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Planning a Walt Disney World vacation can be complicated. Especially when it comes time to figure out how to plan your touring days at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. And if you hate waiting in line, you might be interested in the paid service — Genie+ — that allows you to skip some of the standby queues.

Disney Genie

But when (and how!) can you purchase Genie+?

First, a little background information.

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Three Disney World Changes That You’ll Forget About Until It’s Too Late

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Planning a Disney World vacation can be daunting.

Crowds before Happily Ever After

There are Advanced Dining Reservations to get, Genie+ rides to research, and tons of Disney hotels to choose between. On top of all that, things are changing regularly in the parks — it’s a lot to stay on top of! But don’t worry, we’re here to remind you about some of the biggest changes you need to keep in mind to have a smooth trip.

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CHANGE Revealed for the Disney World App

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We’ve seen quite a few things change now that Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebrations are over.

Cinderella Castle decked out in 50th decor

Snacks have been removed from menus, decorations are starting to disappear from the parks, and entertainment offerings have gone back to normal. (Including the return of two pre-anniversary fireworks shows!) But now, there’s a change that you may be able to see from your own home!

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Mobile Order Has CHANGED in the Disney World App

By Lydia Storks 6 Comments

If you’re heading to Disney World soon, there’s one thing that you absolutely NEED to have — the My Disney Experience app.

Main Street Train Station Disney World

This free app has SO many tools to help plan your trip, from ride wait times to park maps to Genie+ and so much more. One feature that we use frequently in MDE is Mobile Order, where you can order food from restaurants around the parks and resorts. But with the latest app update, Disney has CHANGED the system!

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Important Details in the Disney World App Are Now GONE

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Disney World’s 18-month 50th Anniversary celebration came to an end on March 31st, 2023.

Gotta’ get that last photo of the 50th castle

We were checking out the crowds in the parks, seeing the decorations for the last time, and overall just taking the final day in. But even if you weren’t in the parks in person over the past 18 months, you could still get the feeling that the 50th was being celebrated by taking a look at Disney World’s app. Now though? All 50th Anniversary theming is GONE from the app.

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A “Code 101” is BAD NEWS in Disney World. Here’s What It Means.

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Are you hip to all the Disney lingo?

Rise of the Resistance

From the plethora of acronyms you’ll need to understand while planning your Disney vacation to the hidden Swahili details you’ll find in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disney World is filled with other languages, codes, and slang that only the biggest Disney fans will understand. Sometimes, knowing these codes can even save you some trouble! If you’ve ever been to Disney World and heard “Code 101,” you might know what we’re talking about — and probably had to rethink your plans for the day.

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