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If you’re planning on being in Disney World during New Year’s Eve you’ll have quite a few different festive options to check out.
Disney Springs
We’ve already shared details about the swanky party that will be held at The Edison and the $700(!!!) event going on at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. But now, another popular Disney World spot has announced details about their New Year’s Eve celebrations!
We got a sudden surprise earlier this week when the announcement was made that Disney Genie and Genie+ would launch in just two days at the Disneyland Resort! The complimentary planning tool, along with its paid counterpart that officially replaces FastPass+, was rolled out in Disney World back in October.
Hello, Genie!
Since then, we’ve learned all of the ins and outs of both of these new programs, including how to use the free version to its full potential and which rides you should book first! Let’s see what Disney Genie and Genie+ are like in Disneyland, what the major differences are, and any NEW tips we may have learned along the way!
We’ve seen some pretty amazing Disney World 50th anniversary souvenirs at both the parks AND online!
50th anniversary display at Sunglass Hut
There has been a SLEW of merchandise celebrating the big 5-0, including sweatshirts, popcorn buckets, ornaments, EARidescent Minnie Ears, and more! And there’s pricier merchandise, too, like those $100 park ornaments, super luxe ears, and a new Kate Spade bag collection. And today, we saw a new Loungefly bag that definitely falls into the “luxe” category!
Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa is located in Ko Olina on the Hawaiian island of Oahu.
Disney’s Aulani Resort
We’ve shared some updates about this resort, including how guests can save on a stay there in 2022 and what restrictions are currently in place there. Now, we have some important updates about some weather that has recently impacted Hawaii, including the island where Aulani is located.
Disney World hotels aren’t your ONLY option when it comes to accommodations for your trip.
Fireworks at the Magic Kingdom
Four Seasons Resort Orlando is one of the many hotel options in Disney World that are NOT owned by Disney. This luxury spot is minutes away from the park and offers some pretty unique amenities like…a private fireworks dessert party!?
It’s the holiday season and you know what that means…it’s time for some holiday deals and sweepstakes!
It’s the Holiday Season!
We’ve already shared some details about the discounts being offered on shopDisney, and news about the D23 Season of Magic Sweepstakes. With both of these deals, the savings and offers can change daily. D23 has offered prize packs for Star Wars and Pixar fans, but now it’s time for the video game fans to shine!
It’s Genie launch day at Disneyland Resort!
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The new planning system is making its debut in the Disneyland app today. Genie is a free planning tool used to help you create your best day in Disneyland. Also launching today is Disney Genie+, which is replacing MaxPass in Disneyland and costs $20 per day, per person. Genie+ will give you access to reservations for the Lightning Lanes (old MaxPass lanes) of several rides in the parks. There are also Individual Attraction Selections, which are high demand rides that you can pay for individually to use their Lightning Lanes. One of those rides is Rise of the Resistance, and we just found out the cost for opening day!
There are LOTS of hidden Mickeys all throughout the Disney World parks, resorts, and restaurants.
Hidden Mickey!
From ones that only pop up once a year to ones that are featured in jewelry collections, there are so many different ones to find. Recently, we stopped by one place in EPCOT and found a single item that contains SIX hidden Mickeys on it. Can you find them all?
The holiday shopping season is in full force, and we’re constantly on the lookout for great deals on Disney merchandise! This is a great time of year to show the Disney fan in your life (maybe that someone is YOU!) just how special they are with a thoughtful gift or two!
The holidays are here!
We were browsing Amazon today and came across some great items (including a lot of neat board games) that are on sale right now! Be sure to shop these deals fast before the items return to full price!
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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