food IS a theme park
A trip to Disney World is supposed to be fun, right?!
Crowds in Magic Kingdom
It absolutely IS fun (we wouldn’t go every. single. day. if it wasn’t), but we’re not going to lie — when we’re facing crowds, or heat, or our favorite ride shuts down suddenly, it can start to feel a bit stressful. We thought we’d share a few things today that we never want to hear you say in Disney World … we promise your stress levels will decrease if you avoid them!
Are you planning a trip to Disney World in 2024?
TRON Lighting Lane
You’re probably trying to work up your budget if you are, and that might include the price of Genie+ (which is hard to predict because of its surge pricing). You might even have some rides on your priority list that you’re willing to pay EXTRA for with the Individual Lightning Lane. But which rides will even have Individual Lightning Lane in 2024? Here’s what we know.
This is your reminder that securing your virtual queue spot is a bit harder now!
TRON
So many changes recently hit Disney World, and it can be hard to keep up with what you need when planning a trip. Park passes are no longer needed for select ticket holders, park hopping has returned without restrictions, and the Disney dining plan is back. On top of all of that, there is one change that you’ll want to keep at the front of your mind each morning otherwise, it could throw off your entire day’s plans. [Read more…]
2024 is bringing some serious changes to Disney World.
2024 will be an exciting time!
The best part? 2024 is only a few days away! While most of these changes won’t actually go into effect until January 9th, we’re excited nonetheless. One of the biggest changes taking place is the removal of park pass reservation requirements for most ticketed visitors. After the 9th, you’ll no longer need a park pass reservation to enter a park — with the exception of Magic Kingdom on Saturdays and Sundays. With that update comes another HUGE update hidden inside — and a lot of folks might not know about this yet.
2024 is going to be a big year in Disney World.
Magic Kingdom
We’re getting a new ride in Magic Kingdom, the Disney Dining Plan is returning, and Park Pass Reservations are going away for most guests. If, like us, you’re excited to finally hit the parks without having to worry about snagging a reservation — we have some news for you about how Virtual Queues will work in the new year!
We know you love MagicBand+!
MagicBand+!
We know you know about the fun interactions you can have with the 50th Anniversary character statues and living your best bounty-hunting life over at Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. But, did you know that your MagicBand+ can even interact with rides?! That’s right! They can do that. Let’s go over the rides you can interact with!
There are over 20 rides and attractions in Magic Kingdom, and it’s basically impossible to visit every single one in one day. So how do you know which ones to prioritize?
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
We’ve been on every Magic Kingdom ride LOTS of times, so we can tell you exactly which ones are worth the wait! [Read more…]
It’s true.
It’s time for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party!
One of the BEST parts of attending one of Disney World’s special-ticketed after hours event is being able to ride all the rides with shorter waits and a little bit of extra magic. We attended the first Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party of the year on November 9th, so we were checking out all things hip and happening. One thing that we had been looking forward to was being able to ride the recently-added TRON: Lightcycle / Run ride during the holiday party. Disney announced in the summer that the virtual queue (VQ) for the ride would be available during both Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in 2023. We were able to use the VQ throughout the Halloween season, but will it be easy and seamless to use for the holidays? Let’s see!
If you’re going to Disney World in 2024, the time to start planning is NOW! Don’t worry — we’re here to help.
Disney World entrance
We’ve already talked about the hard-to-get hotel reservations and which restaurants you should prioritize when making your dining plans, but now we’ve got to bring up Disney World RIDES. Many guests choose to use Disney Genie+ in order to skip the standby lines on certain rides and avoid those long wait times. If you plan to use Genie+, you need to know which Lightning Lane reservations fill up the quickest so that you don’t miss out on your favorite rides! [Read more…]
Okay, so let’s chat about Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. We came, we saw, we ate, we conquered.
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Map
There was a LOT going on with the first party, and we are WIPED. But we’re going to grab some caffeine and talk to you about some of the things we think you need to know if you’re headed to one of the parties soon. So let’s talk about some important warnings so you’re not surprised when you go to the party.
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