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How is Genie+ DIFFERENT in Disney World vs. Disneyland?

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Love it or hate it, the Genie is here and it doesn’t look like it’ll be disappearing anytime soon.

Genie+ Pamphlet at EPCOT

Disney Genie (including the free Genie planning service and the paid Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lane services) is available at both Disney World and Disneyland. We’ve tested out the system a LOT and shared all kinds of tips and tricks with you. But just how are the systems at Disney World and Disneyland different from one another? There are actually a few important distinctions. Here’s what you need to know.

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NEWS: 6 Entertainment Offerings Are Returning to Disneyland Next Year

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Disneyland’s theme parks reopened earlier this year, and over time more things have started to come back to the parks and resort overall.

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Candlelight Processional returned this year, and various hotels and restaurants reopened. We’ve also heard a bit about some of the returning entertainment that will be available next year. But, now we’ve got more Disneyland news!

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Genie Launches With a Rocky Start at Disneyland Resort

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Disney Genie launched in Disney World in October, and today it’s Disneyland’s turn!

Disneyland

We’ve been in the parks trying out both the free Genie and paid Genie+ and although all was well at first, we learned pretty quickly that things were going downhill. Check out what we’ve experienced so far today all before noon!

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NEWS: PRICES Revealed For Pay-Per-Ride Attractions in Disneyland

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Disney Genie launched in Disney World a few months ago and now the service has made it to Disneyland Resort. The new system offers free services that help you plan your day and paid services that let you skip the standby lines for popular attractions (Genie+).

Rise of the Resistance

The price of Genie+ includes Lightning Lane access for many of the rides at Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure, but there are a few Individual Attraction Selections that are priced separately. Now, we know just how much you’ll pay to skip the lines at these rides! 

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Guests Can Now Virtually Pre-Register for Disneyland’s Disability Access Service

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Lots of changes are being made over at Disneyland Resort.

Hello, Disneyland!

MagicBands will be coming to the resort in 2022, the return of various Disneyland After Dark events has been announced for next year, and Disney Genie+ will be available starting December 8th, 2021. Now, we’ve got an update on the Disability Access Service at Disneyland as well.

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BREAKING: Opening DATE Announced for Genie+ at Disneyland Resort

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Disney Genie recently launched in Walt Disney World, with free services that help you plan your day, as well as paid services that let you skip the standby lines for popular attractions.

Hello, Genie!

It rolled out first at Disney World, but we now have a DATE for when Genie will launch at Disneyland Resort!

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NEWS: Disneyland After Dark Events are Returning in 2022!

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Disneyland Resort has slowly had more and more things return since reopening in Spring of 2021.

Hello, Disneyland!

Many restaurants have reopened, after hours events like Oogie Boogie Bash and Merriest Nites returned, and you can see fireworks again. And now, we have another exciting update about an event returning to Disneyland soon!

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How You Can Get Disney World Anniversary Merch…in Disneyland?

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Since the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Celebration started, it seems like Disney has a new favorite color: EARidescent!

Mickey in his Earidescent costume!

Forget seeing red, we’re seeing EARIDESCENT! This signature color of the 50th celebration has successfully taken over Walt Disney World, and it looks like it’s spreading. We just found EARidescent merch in Disneyland, and we don’t know what it’s doing here, but we love it!

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FULL LIST of Stores Where You Can SKIP the Checkout Lines in the Disney Parks

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Picture it: you’ve got your plush, ears, spirit jersey, and more in your hands. Then, you walk to the registers and realize there is an ENORMOUS checkout line.

Mobile Checkout Can Help!

That’s where Mobile Merchandise Checkout can help! With this mobile option, you can pay for all of your items and then quickly visit a Mobile Checkout desk before quickly and easily going on your way. So far, the system has only been tested in select stores, but soon you’ll be able to SKIP the long checkout lines at more spots!

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NEWS: Dates Announced for the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival!

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It’s been a while since we got our snack on at the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival.

Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival merchandise 2020 ©Disney

The last Food and Wine in Disneyland was way back in 2020 and we had a blast exploring the food booths, seminars, and more! There wasn’t a fest in 2021 due to the global health crisis, but now we know when it will return in 2022!

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