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Spooky season is here, and we are so ready!
Mickey pumpkin in Disneyland
It won’t be long until we see that giant Mickey pumpkin on Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland. Halloween snacks and drinks are just around the corner, as is pumpkin spice season, and the first Oogie Boogie Bash is coming up soon. Halloween merchandise has already started to appear, but there’s one new spooky collection that select Disneyland visitors will get early access to.
Get ready! Another MAJOR change has hit Disney World…and you already know we’re covering it all for you!
Lightning Lane
Not only has Genie+ been renamed to Lightning Lane Multi Pass (and Individual Lightning Lanes are now Lightning Lane Single Pass), but it’s also completely changing how you do Disney World. We’ve been bringing you a look at the new system, but still need to answer one important question. So, let’s see how park hopping works with the new Lightning Lane system in Disney World!
We went to ALL four parks at Disney World testing out the new Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass system. We have put the new system through the wringer to get all of your questions answered.
Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass have arrived!
We’ve tested out many different scenarios.
It’s probably the single most asked question we get, and it might surprise you to learn we NEVER get tired of answering it!
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
We get asked about visiting Disney World a lot — like where to stay, how to make sure you’re getting the best deal, and when’s the best time to visit. And we love answering questions that can really make a difference for your trip! [Read more…]
Well, we could have called this one. In case you haven’t heard, Disney just made BIG changes to its paid skip-the-line service, now called Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass. We have a TON of super in-depth information about all the changes, and we’re even reporting LIVE on all the new features. It’s a whirlwind, but we’re working HARD to bring you all the information you need to know before your next vacation.
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
As a quick refresher, Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lanes are now called Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass. There is a lot to learn about the new system, and we’ve got reporters in Disney World testing all kinds of Lightning Lane situations. But during our experimentation, we already started to notice some problems — let’s talk about them!
You’re about to make a GIANT Disney World mistake if you don’t plan on going to THESE restaurants while you’re there!
OK, Disney fans. It’s time to dig deep into the depths of your memory. We’re going back in time to the days of FastPass+, Disney’s (old) skip-the-line service. Under the FastPass+ system, you could book ride reservations BEFORE your trip, giving you access to shorter lines throughout the day. Why are we bringing this up right now? Well, Disney just implemented some HUGE changes to its current (paid) skip-the-line service, and some of the new features sound pretty familiar.
Magic Kingdom
The new skip-the-line system is essentially a rebrand of Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lanes, now called Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass, respectively. There is a LOT to learn when it comes to the new system, and we’ve got reporters testing every possible Lightning Lane planning scenario so that YOU can be prepared for your next vacation. We’re sharing all our findings right HERE, LIVE with you! Let’s dive in.
Today’s a big day in Disney World.
Cinderella Castle
Genie+ is officially GONE in Disney World, and Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass have taken its place. This new system is quite similar to FastPass+, with a few key differences. We just experienced the new system ourselves, and it’s time to break it ALL down.
Staying at a Disney World hotel provides guests with exciting perks that other guests don’t get access to.
Stormalong Bay at Disney’s Yacht Club Hotel
We’ll admit that unfortunately a lot of these have gone away over the past few years, but all hotel guests still have access to Early Entry into any Disney World theme park 30 minutes before park open each day, Deluxe hotel guests also have Extended Evening Hours in select parks on certain days, and starting in 2025, all hotel guests can enter whichever Disney World water park is open at that time for free on the day of their arrival, just to name a few. However, starting today, a HUGE new hotel perk begins, and anyone staying at a hotel soon NEEDS to know about it!
We don’t know about you, but we are struggling to keep up with all the changes happening in Disney World right now. Sure, the EPCOT transformation is finally complete, but there are still so many more changes in store.
New Lightning Lane changes are coming
Magic Kingdom will be getting a huge expansion. In EPCOT, Test Track is closed so it can be reimagined. In Disney’s Animal Kingdom, DinoLand, U.S.A. is going to get a re-theme. Then Disney went and announced that it’s also completely changing Genie+. We’ve been doing our best to answer all your burning questions about the NEW system replacing Genie+, and now we want to talk about attractions that are NOT a part of it.
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