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CHANGE to Booking Park Passes on Disney World’s App

A BIG change happened when Disney World reopened in 2020 and guests were introduced to the park pass reservation system.

If you want to visit Animal Kingdom, you have to book a park pass reservation

That system has stayed in place, and it seems like it’s going to be around for at least a while longer. So Disney World guests now must have a valid ticket PLUS a reservation for a park for a specific day (although they can hop to another park later without a reservation for THAT park). Now, how that reservation is made looks a little different on the My Disney Experience app.

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How to Guarantee a Ride On EPCOT’s New Guardians Coaster!

By Kelly Oliveros 2 Comments

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind has officially opened in Disney World.

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

The brand new attraction features all kinds of easter eggs, an epic soundtrack, and some of your favorite Guardians of the Galaxy characters, of course! We’ve shared a full look at the ride (with both spoiler-filled and spoiler-free reviews), but now that the ride has officially opened we’ve got to talk about HOW to get on it.

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Your Favorite Disney World Ride Closed Unexpectedly. Now What?

By Jess Landers Leave a Comment

We’ve all been there. You arrive at Disney World only to find out your favorite ride or even your favorite park is closing early for the day. Nooooo! Thankfully, there are a few ways to prevent you from walking away with any regret.

Magic Kingdom Close Early Sign

In addition to temporary closures that happen sometimes, there are also times that Disney Parks and rides close early for a variety of reasons. Sometimes you can find out about a closure ahead of time, such as when Magic Kingdom recently closed early at 4:30PM, but sometimes you don’t know until you get to the park. And recently, another ride closed early in Disney World, and we’re here to break down how to handle this, as well as what to do about it!

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Disney World CHANGES How Annual Passholders Get Discounts

By Kelly Oliveros 18 Comments

Getting your Annual Passholder discounts in Disney World is a little DIFFERENT these days.

Annual Pass

Annual Passholders can generally get discounts of up to 20% on dining, merchandise, and certain activities. If you’re a Passholder, you may have been used to showing your physical Annual Passholder card to get those discounts while shopping in the parks, but now things have CHANGED.

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9 BIG Problems You’ll Face in Disney World (and How to Solve Them)

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If you’re heading to Disney World for a vacation, you may encounter some problems along the way!

We’re here to help you!

Even though it’s “The Most Magical Place on Earth,” not every moment is going to be perfect. Unexpected things happen all the time, but they can be no big deal if you know how to handle them! We’re sharing 10 problems that you may encounter and how you can solve them during your trip!

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One Big Thing You Shouldn’t Trust in Disney World

By Matt Kirouac 4 Comments

As picture-perfect as it seems (and in a lot of ways, REALLY is!), not everything is as it seems in Disney World!

Magic Kingdom

From misquoted wait times to preconceived — and perhaps even misleading? — notions about new attractions, there are MANY things that can be surprising, and downright unexpected, in the Most Magical Place on Earth!

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The 5 Most Important Genie+ Tips to Know Before You Go to Disney World

By Quincy Stanford 3 Comments

By now you probably know that the FastPass system has been replaced with Disney Genie+in Disney World.

Disney Genie has launched!

We’ve been using Genie+ since its introduction in October 2021, and this new service can be a bit confusing! If you use it right, though, it could mean skipping a LOT of time in line in Disney World. So, if you’re considering the $15 to hop into the Lightning Lanes, you might want to check out five of the MOST important Disney Genie tips!

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The Negative and Positive Impacts Social Media Has Had on Disney World

By Lydia Storks 4 Comments

POP QUIZ! What’s the ONE thing that you can’t forget to take with you on a trip to Disney World? 🤔 Any guesses? That’s right! It’s your…smartphone!

Magic Kingdom

We used to be able to plan Disney World trips without looking at a screen, and while it’s still technically possible, it’s much more challenging. Nowadays, you essentially need your phone for everything from checking wait times to mobile ordering your food, not to mention the endless vacation photos that you’re going to want to take. And after the trip (or during the trip!), it all goes up on social media! The age of social media and smartphones has had a pretty major impact on Disney World in the last few years, causing them to make some BIG changes.

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The EASY Way to See Which Characters Have PhotoPass in Disney World

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You can get really busy with rides, food, shopping, and entertainment when you’re in Disney World, but you shouldn’t miss out on meeting characters while you’re in the parks!

Hi, friends!

Character meet and greets have been back in a modified way for a while, and soon, they’ll be going back to how they were before the shutdowns in 2020. This means you’ll be able to hug Mickey again and get autographs from Pluto! You’ll also be able to stand next to characters for photos, so you’ll probably want to grab some good pics, and we’re here to help you out when it comes to planning!

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The Way You Check Out of Your Disney World Hotel Could Be CHANGING

By Kelly Oliveros 9 Comments

What’s the worst part of a Disney World vacation? The moment when you realize you have to walk all the way back to your car at the end of a long night? Waiting for a bus after a day spent in the humidity and rain? Dropping your DOLE Whip on the floor accidentally? Or maybe it’s one specific thing…having to say goodbye. 😢

Riviera Resort

Checking out of your Disney World hotel can give you some serious post-Disney blues. But, soon the way you check out of your Disney World hotel could be CHANGING!

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