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Disney Genie+ Has Changed 9 Times — But We’re Still Waiting on ONE Big Update

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Genie+ has changed so much in Disney World that you might be incredibly confused about just how to use the service. (And we don’t blame you!)

Scanning into a Lightning Lane

For those unfamiliar with it, Genie+ is the PAID skip-the-standby-line service that has replaced FastPass+. Generally speaking, it allows you to pay a certain amount to make a Lightning Lane selection for a participating ride and then use the Lightning Lane to skip the standby wait. But how and when you make those Genie+ selections, what rides are included in Genie+, the pricing for Genie+, and MORE have ALL changed in the past few years. And one more important change is on the way.

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Would You Spend $1,000 a Night for a Hotel Room That Was Missing This Perk?

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Compared to other hotels in Orlando that aren’t in the theme park, most Disney World hotels are considered quite expensive.

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

The truth of the matter is that while they’re all expensive, they’re separated into three categories — Value (the least expensive), Moderate (middle of the road), and Deluxe (the most expensive). Some Deluxe rooms can easily cost up to $1,000 a night and while they come with proximity to the parks and other luxury amenities, even after three years, this one amenity is STILL missing.

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A Magic Kingdom Attraction Will REOPEN Next Week

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There are several temporary CLOSURES in Disney World right now, including a couple of rides in Magic Kingdom and a few restaurants across the resort. But here’s the good news: One of those closures is ENDING soon!

Cinderella Castle

A Magic Kingdom attraction is reopening next week after its brief temporary closure. Let’s take a look at that reopening and what will still be CLOSED from August 27th through September 3rd so that you’re prepared for your next trip.

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EVERYONE Will Be Wearing Disney’s Newest Souvenir This Fall

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It’s about that time of year when Disney starts dropping new Coco merchandise in honor of Día de los Muertos.

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So we know Disneyland will soon get a TON of Coco-themed snacks in time for Día de los Muertos, but we usually expect to see some new Coco merchandise turn up around this time, too. Well, we did find a new GORGEOUS pair of Coco Ears in Disney World. Let’s take a look!

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Whew! Slinky Dog Dash’s Average Wait Time Sees HUGE Drop in Disney World

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Disney’s Hollywood Studios can be the hardest Disney World park to navigate — and we get it! We go to Disney World every day and we see how hard it can be to try to do everything in the park.

Hollywood Studios

With summer break, we saw wait times skyrocket at many of the popular attractions including rides in Hollywood Studios like Rise of the Resistance and Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster. Now, it’s Halloween season in the parks and crowds are changing, but one thing remains certain — looooooooonnnnggggg wait times at Slinky Dog Dash!

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BEWARE – This May Be One of the Most DISGUSTING Snacks in Disney World!

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We’ve eaten some…questionable things in Disney World.

Pickle Milkshake

We once had a drink with an Octopus Tentacle in it, after all. We’ve even indulged in Gummy Mac ‘n’ Cheese. Most recently, it was the Pickle Shake that had everyone talking. However, as strange as those snacks might have been, we may have just found the most disgusting thing of all.

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The $12 Disney World Meal We Can’t Stop Thinking About

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There are lots of different dining options in Disney World, that’s for sure.

Sleepy Hollow Refreshments

Some of these are fantastic, while others may make you regret you spent your money on it at all. There are a few select meals that we just can’t stop thinking about, and we want to share one of those with you today — so if you’re in Magic Kingdom, you NEED to stop and check this out!

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The One Thing You Need to Know Before You Rope Drop Animal Kingdom

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While visiting Disney World, it can seem nearly impossible to experience all the rides and attractions within a week-long visit or less.

Walt Disney World

Lines for several fan-favorite attractions can quite literally be HOURS long, and Disney’s skip-the-line service, Genie+, doesn’t always fit everybody’s budget. We typically recommend rope dropping each of the Disney World parks to hit those super popular attractions early in the day. Rope dropping is when you show up to the parks as soon as they’re open in order to be among the first people on a ride or attraction. This “hack” allows you a shorter wait in most cases, so that you aren’t spending your whole day waiting in line. While we totally recommend this trick for people visiting three of the Disney World parks, there’s one park that makes us feel a little hesitant when recommending the rope drop strategy.

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Our 3 Favorite Things That Just Happened At Disney World

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Every day at Disney World is our favorite day. It’s true.

Magic Kingdom

However, some days do get a little extra sprinkle of pixie dust! This week was a really great week at Disney World, because of small details that just made our days in the parks and hotels just a little bit better. In case you’re craving just a little extra magic in your life as the week comes to an end, this post is filled with some of our favorite things that happened in the parks this week. Let’s go!

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The Harsh Reality of Staying at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

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Among Disney World’s Deluxe Resorts are a few that are just more iconic than the others.

Animal Kingdom Lodge

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is one of those resort icons! Here, it’s like you’re truly staying in a lodge located in the African Savanna, and the experience is only heightened by the fact that you can catch a glimpse of some REAL animals roaming around outside. Not only this, but resort guests will also have quick and easy access to some fan-favorite restaurants located at the hotel. However, there’s one problem that many guests encounter when staying at this resort.

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