Genie Articles and News Stories
What Would it Take to Win You Back in Your Disney Relationship?
We’ve had some heated discussions over the past couple of years, trading opinions (and a few judgments) about the changes made at the Disney theme parks, and, to be honest, I have never really shared much of what I find disappointing when it comes to the current state of Disney. Not because I am trying … What Would it Take to Win You Back in Your Disney Relationship?
Have Walt Disney World Guests Finally Reached Their Tipping Point?
In 2019, I wrote an article discussing the Disney ‘Tipping Point.’ The ‘Tipping Point’ is the juncture at which an individual or family decides visiting Walt Disney World is not worth the expense and/or trouble. My thoughts in 2019 primarily revolved around hearing increasing complaints of a declining experience and wondering at what point one may vacation … Have Walt Disney World Guests Finally Reached Their Tipping Point?
Are Disney Genie and Genie+ Helping Overlooked Attractions?
Walt Disney World is filled with spaces and attractions which are generally overlooked. Overlooked attractions are rides and experiences which normally have little or no wait, and a less experienced visitor may be unaware of their presence. Many of these attractions, such as the Swiss Family Treehouse, are my personal favorites. Prior to 2020 I only visited … Are Disney Genie and Genie+ Helping Overlooked Attractions?
Planning on Using Genie+? Avoid these Mistakes.
Today, we will tackle the flip-side of the controversial new jump-the-queue system from Disney, referred to as Genie+. If you have been living under a rock, let me explain. In 2021, the Disney powers that be decided to shake things up, even more than the pandemic, by kicking the much-loved FastPass+ system to the curb, … Planning on Using Genie+? Avoid these Mistakes.
Three Disney World Attractions Moving to Genie+ for a Limited Time Starting 2/25
Three top Walt Disney World attractions will be move to being available via Disney Genie+ for a limited time beginning tomorrow. Beginning Friday, February 25th through August 7th, Magic Kingdom’s Space Mountain, Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, and EPCOT’s Frozen Ever After will transition from being Individual Lightning Lane options to being … Three Disney World Attractions Moving to Genie+ for a Limited Time Starting 2/25
The 7 a.m. Disney Wake Up Call
SET TIME: 7 A.M. MIND SET: DISMAL The Genie character in Aladdin frequently celebrates his freedom by shouting, “I’m free! I’m free!” I thought about how one can approach an article dissecting the ins and outs and controversy over the newest roll out of Disney’s Genie Service. It’s so broad; discussing the retirement of FastPass+, … The 7 a.m. Disney Wake Up Call
Disney Genie: Another Money Grab?
The long-rumored paid FastPass has appeared in Disney’s recent announcement around Disney Genie, Genie+ and Lightning Lane. Disney Genie is software that will, with the assistance of AI, attempt to offer a more personalized experience to the Walt Disney World guest, offering suggestions for touring plans, dining reservations, etc. Lighting Lane is set to replace the previous … Disney Genie: Another Money Grab?
Will Smith Shares Excerpt of ‘Friend Like Me’ from Disney’s Live-Action ‘Aladdin’
Many Disney fans are anxiously awaiting the live-action remake of the classic Aladdin and during The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Will Smith shared a little bit of his version of the classic Friend Like Me. In the upcoming film, Smith takes on the role of the Genie which has raised many eyebrows since the … Will Smith Shares Excerpt of ‘Friend Like Me’ from Disney’s Live-Action ‘Aladdin’
New Aladdin Trailer Reveals Will Smith as a Very Blue Genie
During the Grammy’s a brand-new trailer for the live action Aladdin debuted. This trailer included our first on-screen look at Will Smith as the Genie. Notably, he was very blue, which fans will likely notice after his non-blue appearance bothered many fans in a late December Entertainment Weekly preview. Also, included in the trailer were … New Aladdin Trailer Reveals Will Smith as a Very Blue Genie
Will Smith Responds to Fans Upset Over Non-Blue Genie in Live-Action ‘Aladdin’ Images
Thanks to a number of photos featured by Entertainment Weekly, Disney fans got their first look at the upcoming live-action remake of Aladdin. While Disney and Will Smith, who will be portraying the beloved magical being on the silver screen, did their best to provide context, many were still upset that the featured images showed a … Will Smith Responds to Fans Upset Over Non-Blue Genie in Live-Action ‘Aladdin’ Images
