Disney Genie Articles and News Stories
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.
New Experiences Being Added to Disney Genie Plus
Beginning on Friday, March 11th, the following experiences are being added as selections in the Disney Genie+ service giving guests more options to choose from when using the paid service: Magic Kingdom: Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade Disney’s Hollywood Studios: See Disney Stars at Red Carpet Dreams As a reminder, the purchase of Disney Genie+ service is available … New Experiences Being Added to Disney Genie Plus
Planning a Disney World Vacation Is Not as Fun as It Used To Be
Author’s note: While this article was originally written in 2022, it sadly still applies. For the first time in several years, I was on the phone with my family back home in Seattle discussing the possibility of a future vacation to Walt Disney World. It has been YEARS since we have planned a family vacation … Planning a Disney World Vacation Is Not as Fun as It Used To Be
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
If It’s Been a While Since You’ve Been to Disney, Know Before You Go
Recently a family member who hasn’t been to Walt Disney World in three years was excited to share with me the news of her impending trip. What this family member didn’t know, and was surprised to hear, was that so much has changed about planning and vacationing. She felt overwhelmed. I thought it was a … If It’s Been a While Since You’ve Been to Disney, Know Before You Go
A Magical Tomorrow: What I’m Most Looking Forward to in 2022 at Disney World
2022 is officially here! For Disney fans, this means looking forward to a whole new year of pixie dust, but disappointment has cast somewhat of a pall over excitement for 2022. While 2021 had its fair share of fun, including the opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and the start of Disney World’s golden 50th anniversary celebration, it also brought with it … A Magical Tomorrow: What I’m Most Looking Forward to in 2022 at Disney World
Disney World Announces Changes to Lightning Lane, Genie Plus, & More
Walt Disney World has announced that they will be making some temporary adjustments for the holiday season to help provide a better experience for their visitors: Extra Park Time for Resort Guests: To celebrate the holiday season, from December 19, 2021 – January 3, 2022, the early theme park entry benefit for Disney Resort hotel guests and guests … Disney World Announces Changes to Lightning Lane, Genie Plus, & More
Top Ten DISboards Discussion Threads for November 2021
We’re a week into December and that means it’s time to take a look at some of the top discussion threads over on DISboards.com for the month of November. In case this is your first time stopping by, you should know that DISboards is an online discussion forum that is part of our family of … Top Ten DISboards Discussion Threads for November 2021
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