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Disney Genie Plus Cost Moves to Tiered Pricing Based on Date
In a not-so-surprising move, the price for Disney Genie+ will now vary based on the date you plan on using it, similar to the tiered theme park ticket structure currently in effect at Disney World and Disneyland. At Walt Disney World Resort, Disney Genie+ will vary in price based on the date a guest is … Disney Genie Plus Cost Moves to Tiered Pricing Based on Date
MagicBand Plus Officially Launches at Walt Disney World July 27
Disney has just announced that MagicBand+ will officially launch on Wednesday, July 27th! This new interactive MagicBand+ was introduced back in September of 2021 and we’re glad to have an actual launch date. Below is the official announcement: At Walt Disney World, MagicBand+ can do everything a MagicBand can do and more – from entering … MagicBand Plus Officially Launches at Walt Disney World July 27
Guardians of the Galaxy Coaster to Use Virtual Queue – No Standby
As we move closer and closer to the launch date of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, we’re learning new details about how the queue for the attraction will work. When Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind opens to guests on May 27th at EPCOT, a virtual queue will be utilized. Guests who wish to … Guardians of the Galaxy Coaster to Use Virtual Queue – No Standby
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
New Shops Added to Merchandise Mobile Checkout at Walt Disney World & Disneyland
If you haven’t given it a try just yet, Merchandise Mobile Checkout is a convenient shopping option available at select shops at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Shoppers can save time by scanning and paying for items in My Disney Experience or the Disneyland app on their smartphones. When ready to shop, guests can open … New Shops Added to Merchandise Mobile Checkout at Walt Disney World & Disneyland
Is an Individual Lightning Lane Refund Possible When an Attraction Breaks Down?
It’s a question that bubbled up to the surface fairly quickly during Tuesday’s launch of Disney Genie: If I purchase an Individual Lightning Lane, and the attraction breaks down, can I get a refund? When you’re paying $15 or so per person per attraction, this question is an incredibly valid one. And the answer is … Is an Individual Lightning Lane Refund Possible When an Attraction Breaks Down?
Disney Genie to Debut at Walt Disney World Oct. 19 & We’ve Got ALL of the Details!
It’s just been announced that Disney Genie, the new park planning digital service coming to the My Disney Experience app, will debut at Walt Disney World on October 19th, 2021. We’ve also received opening week pricing for some of the Individual Lightning Lane attractions, as well as which Disney World attractions will launch exclusively as … Disney Genie to Debut at Walt Disney World Oct. 19 & We’ve Got ALL of the Details!
Guests Can Now Give Cast Compliments through My Disney Experience
UPDATE 2/15/2022: Disney has just announced that guests can now compliment individual cast members – by their first name and hometown – as part of new enhancements to Mobile Cast Compliment inside the My Disney Experience app. Last year when the feature launched, it would only allow guests to compliment a group of cast members so … Guests Can Now Give Cast Compliments through My Disney Experience
Gadgets and Gizmos A-Plenty: Navigating Your Disney Vacation with Devices
Now more than ever, it’s a part of your world. A Walt Disney World guest needs to be technologically literate in order to have both the most efficient and hygienic Disney visit, and have the access they need to what the parks and resorts offer. You need to use your smartphone and use it often. … Gadgets and Gizmos A-Plenty: Navigating Your Disney Vacation with Devices
Is Disney Pushing Out Guests in Their Golden Years with Tech-Heavy Experiences?
As someone in their mid-thirties, I have grown up in the thick of evolving technology. The concept of there always being a new development, capability or update isn’t foreign to me, nor will it ever be to my children and those of the next generations. As the Disney parks have incorporated more technology into their … Is Disney Pushing Out Guests in Their Golden Years with Tech-Heavy Experiences?
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