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Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video covering all the latest Disney news!
The Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Parade!
Disney is CHANGING Genie+, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is officially OPEN, and we’ve got MAJOR Disney holiday reveals, along with so much more!
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Disney World dropped a lot of news on us this past week!
Lightning Lane changes are coming!
This past week we got lots of information about the holidays at Disney World during Halfway to the Holidays, and we also got information about new changes coming to Disney World’s paid skip-the-line service. It feels like we finally just got Genie+ down after saying goodbye to the FastPass+ system, but now that is all about to change again on July 24th.
There are some BIG changes coming to the Lightning Lane system in Disney World. Just got used to Genie+, Disney’s paid skip-the-line service? Well, it’s about to change.
New Lightning Lane changes are coming
We’ve been learning everything we can about these changes so that we can answer your biggest questions about the updates. As part of the new Lightning Lane Multi Pass (formerly Genie+) overhaul, a new, tiered system will be introduced for attractions. We’re still learning all the details, but so far, it sounds like the new Lightning Lane passes will give people the chance to make better plans ahead of their trip. But, there’s been one major problem.
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is officially OPEN in Magic Kingdom!
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
This is super exciting, but it also means that now there are TWO attractions with Virtual Queues in Magic Kingdom — Tiana’s and TRON Lightcycle / Run. Wondering how in the world that works? Yeah, so are we, which is why we set out to figure out IF we could book BOTH!
We know — a lot is going on in Disney World right now, and with the grand opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom, you might’ve even forgotten that next week is a holiday!
Hush Puppy Benedict at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’
That’s right! The 4th of July is right around the corner, and we’re expecting things to be pretty busy in Disney World, especially with Orlando being the #2 travel destination for the busy holiday week. If you plan on visiting Disney World next week, though, we do have some good brunch news to share with you.
Don’t make these Walt Disney World mistakes this summer.
Spaceship Earth welcomes you to EPCOT… and to World Celebration!
Walt Disney World can be overwhelming, especially during the crowded summer months. Both veteran travelers and first time visitors can get tripped up by things like new rule changes, ride refurbishments, and other quirks. These are some of the mistakes you’re likely to make at Walt Disney World this coming July.
There’s a secret menu item hiding at La Cava del Tequila in EPCOT. Shh! Don’t tell anyone. OK, actually, you can tell your friends. Drinks at La Cava are best enjoyed with others, right?
La Cava del Tequila
A drink spot tucked away in the Mexico Pavilion in EPCOT’s World Showcase used to be a hidden gem. But these days, it seems like EVERYONE has learned about the wonders and delights of La Cava del Tequila. We often see LONG lines just to get a drink here! OK, now back to what brought us here. You need a secret code to get ahold of this special drink in EPCOT, but there’s a catch.
The day we’ve all been waiting for is finally here — Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is OPEN in Magic Kingdom!
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
We’ve already had an opportunity to check out the new ride, but we’re so excited for it to officially be open! As part of the celebration, Disney announced new souvenirs, entertainment, and of course, snacks to welcome Tiana’s, and we’re checking a few of those eats out right now!
Nighttime entertainment in Disney World is something you should NOT miss (even though we occasionally will tell you to skip fireworks for rides, and yes, we’re ironic like that). The problem with watching nighttime entertainment, though…involves all the other people who have the exact same idea. Nighttime fireworks bring serious crowds, and sometimes it’s just not worth navigating the crowds — or it’s not even POSSIBLE to navigate the crowds — to get good fireworks views.
Luminous at EPCOT
But you do have other options. Some you may know about, like booking a meal at California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort to see the Happily Ever After fireworks in Magic Kingdom. But you also have some options to catch the EPCOT nighttime show, and one of those is in a place you might not expect!
The day we’ve been waiting for is here! Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is open in Magic Kingdom! We are so obsessed with all the new critters and animatronics Disney has included in this ride that we’ve been keeping up with every single update we can get.
©Disney Tiana’s Bayou Adventure concept art
And, now that the ride has opened, we’re taking in all the sights, sounds, and even smells at Tiana’s — but we’re not the only ones. So, what do the crowds look like on the opening day of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom?!
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