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Lightning Lanes have replaced FastPass lanes!
We’ve been sharing all kinds of updates about the service in terms of how to buy Genie+, how to buy Individual Attraction Selections, and more. With Genie+, you’ll pay that set $15 per ticket, per day to select return times for Lightning Lanes at many attractions across the parks. But, when using Genie+, there’s an important rule you’ll want to be aware of.
If you thought waking up at 7AM to get a boarding group for Rise of the Resistance (back when the ride only used boarding groups) or (more recently) Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure was stressful, GET READY.
Magic Kingdom
Recently, Disney World launched its NEW Genie, Genie+, and Individual Attraction Selection Services — the last 2 essentially serving as paid replacements for FastPass+. And on the launch day for these new services, 7AM became a whole other ball game.
As the Genie once said (or sang), “You got some power in your corner now”: Disney Genie+ has arrived in Disney World. Between Disney’s two new paid services, Individual Attraction Selection (IAS or pay-per-ride) and Genie+, guests can now skip the lines at many of their favorite attractions and let Disney’s Genie service plan their day.
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After a long period of speculation and waiting, we were finally able to test out Disney’s new paid FastPass+ replacement systems today! One important thing to note is that there is a limited number of Individual Attraction Selections available per day and they can sell out. So the question is: how quickly did the first Individual Attraction Selection option sell out today?
Disney Genie just launched in Disney World, and we’re bringing you along with us as we try out all the new features.
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Genie is the new planning tool that is available through My Disney Experience. It also includes Genie+ and Individual Attraction Selections, which have replaced FastPass+ in the parks and cost money. We already knew about the cost of Genie+ and select Individual Attractions, but we discovered an unexpected cost today when purchasing these features through Genie.
Well, today is the day! Disney Genie has officially launched in Disney World!
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The service, which is offered through the My Disney Experience app, will help guests plan their days at Disney World in a way that hasn’t been possible through the app before. But it also offers a new paid service, Disney Genie+.
The time has come: Disney’s new paid Fastpass replacement, Disney Genie+, is here. If you miss skipping the lines at all your favorite attractions, you can now do so with the help of Disney Genie+. But wait, there’s more! While guests will be able to purchase Genie+ and ride most rides with a shorter line, not all attractions are available through Genie+. That’s where the new Individual Attraction Selection (IAS) system comes into play.
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The Individual Attraction Selection system uses surge pricing and allows guests to pay-per-ride. Keep in mind that you don’t have to pay to ride the IAS attractions; there will still be a virtual or standby queue. Now that you’ve got the idea, you might be wondering how to purchase an Individual Attraction Selection. Let’s break it down. 🕺
For months we’ve been on the lookout for the latest information about the Swan Reserve, a brand NEW hotel coming to Disney world near the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort.
Swan Reserve View
We’ve shared details about the spectacular views you can get from the rooms, a FULL tour inside the hotel, and more. But now, we’ve got some exciting news about the food you’ll be able to eat at some of the Swan Reserve’s restaurants!
Happy 50th Anniversary Disney World! The big 18-month long celebration has just begun and there’s a TON of new merch showing up everywhere in Disney World.
The Main Street Railroad Station
Even though you may just think about the 50th Anniversary of Magic Kingdom park, there are two opening-day resorts that deserve some love as well — Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. We already spotted a new anniversary collection of merchandise at the Contemporary, and now it’s the Polynesian Resort’s turn!
With so much going on for the 50th anniversary of Disney World, you may have forgotten that it’s also EPCOT’s 39th anniversary!
Spaceship Earth’s makeover is SO PRETTY
The park opened on October 1st, 1982 and has had a very storied history. EPCOT has evolved greatly over time, with many of the original attractions now gone, and the park currently undergoing a huge transformation. And, if you’re a big fan of EPCOT, you’re going to want to see these posters that were just released on shopDisney!
In case you haven’t noticed, it’s spooky season at Disney World. The fall and Halloween decorations are up, you can now buy Halloween costumes online, and Boo Bash After Hours Parties are well underway!
Mickey at Hollywood and Vine during Halloween
So how about some spooky stories to get you in the right mood for the holiday? Even better — how about some spooky stories from Disney World?
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