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Author: Carly Terzigni

Will Disney World Use Virtual Queues for TRON and Guardians?

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UPDATE: Disney recently announced that Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind WILL be using a virtual queue when it opens on May 28th and that a standby line will not be available.

In an age where practically everything has gone digital, Disney has made strides to make one of our least favorite experiences — waiting in line for rides — go virtual. In doing so, they have introduced their Virtual Queue system, which hasn’t been widely adopted just yet but rather used for their most popular rides.

Rise of the Resistance

In Disney World, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in EPCOT previously used Virtual Queues. On the west coast, Disneyland’s Rise of the Resistance, as well as WEB Slingers: A Spider-Man Adventure at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure also have used virtual queues in the past. But lately things with virtual queues have been CHANGING.

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9 Disney World Restaurants That Are NOT Worth Your Time, According To Our Readers!

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It seems like there are countless restaurants across Disney World. Between the parks, resorts, and Disney Springs, there’s a restaurant for just about everyone. If that’s true, then the opposite must also be true, and there are restaurants that just aren’t going to vibe with every single guest!

Chef Mickey at Chef Mickey’s!

One of the most exciting but perhaps one of the most stressful parts of planning a Disney World vacation is deciding where you’re going to eat! If you’re preparing to make your Advance Dining Reservations, you may be wondering what other people have to say about certain restaurants!

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When Will Spaceship Earth Close For Renovations in Disney World?

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Back in 2019, we learned that Spaceship Earth would close for a lengthy renovation, which would ultimately result in new scenes, updated technology, and a new storyline! (Remember when THAT was the biggest thing we were all worried about? 2022 us is laughing at 2019 us! 🤪)

Welcome to Spaceship Earth

Obviously, things have changed quite a bit at Disney World since 2019, and this massive refurbishment on one of EPCOT’s most iconic rides has been up in the air for over a year! What exactly is the current status on Spaceship Earth’s renovation, and will it ever actually happen? Here’s what we know.

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PHOTOS and VIDEOS: See All the 2022 Festival of the Arts Entertainment

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We’re at the first day of EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts!

2022 Festival of the Arts

 

This festival is a celebration of all things visual, culinary, and performing arts. In between all of the tasty food and all of the unique photo ops, we made sure to check out all of the entertainment that the festival offers.

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Does the Upcoming Holiday Weekend Affect Disney World’s Park Pass Reservation Availability?

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2022 has only just begun, and there’s already a ton of exciting happenings around Disney World — for example, EPCOT just kicked off its first festival of the year, the Festival of the Arts! If you’re getting ready to take a trip to the parks next week, there will surely be plenty to see and do.

Disney World

Let’s take a look at the park hours and current Park Pass Reservation availability for the week of January 16th! Keep in mind that Monday, January 17th is a holiday, so you may see a bump in crowds at the beginning of the week!

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EPCOT Isn’t The Only Place You’ll Find Unusually Long Waits in Disney World Today!

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Long lines at Disney World are to be expected from time to time, but we’re noticing more long lines this morning in the parks than usual (and we aren’t talking about the rides!).

Magic Kingdom

We’re in EPCOT today covering the first day of the Festival of the Arts, where one Cast Member estimated a 6 1/2 HOUR (yes, hours) wait for the new Figment popcorn bucket. But we also have a reporter in Magic Kingdom today who spotted ANOTHER long line!

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PHOTOS: See Dinosaur With the LIGHTS ON in Disney World

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Every once in a while, the rides and attractions in Disney World may experience a temporary downtime. These downtimes can occur for a number of reasons, and they are often quite brief and don’t cause any major disruptions to the ride’s operations.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Brief technical hiccups are bound to happen, and from time to time, you may find yourself ON the ride when those hiccups occur!

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COVID-19 Vaccines Now Required for Guests Ages 5 and Up on Disney Cruise Line

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Disney Cruise Line has been updating their health and safety procedures since cruising resumed after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Disney Dream

Perhaps the biggest update came when Disney Cruise Line began requiring that all guests who are vaccine eligible based on age be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to sail.

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What’s New at EPCOT: Festival of the Arts Menus and Decorations, Plus a Guardians of the Galaxy Construction Update!

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Of all the Disney World theme parks, there’s no doubt that EPCOT is the one you’ll want to visit this week. There’s an excitement in the air that can only mean one thing: it’s almost festival time once again!

EPCOT

While the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is set to kick off tomorrow, there’s still plenty of other exciting things to see and do around the park. Let’s dive in and see what’s new!

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We’ve Been to the EPCOT Festival of the Arts Countless Times and These Are Our BEST Tips

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EPCOT is basically in festival mode year-round these days, with each year starting off with the Festival of the Arts. The “youngest” of the four festivals, this celebration of all things colorful and creative will take place in 2022 from January 14th through February 21st!

Festival of the Arts

If you’re thinking about making a trip to EPCOT this winter to check out the Festival of the Arts for yourself, don’t leave home without reviewing these seven tips!

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