food IS a theme park
There are plenty of reasons why someone might want to become a member of the Disney Vacation Club.
DVC Welcome Center in Disney Springs
DVC Members get tons of perks like discounts on dining, shopping, and more, early access to new rides and attractions, and of course — being able to vacation at Disney properties using pre-purchased points. Joining Disney Vacation Club is a commitment, though, and a new law may make you think twice about it.
In case you missed it, some MASSIVE changes are coming to Disney World!
Attraction Sign at Animal Kingdom directing Guests to Standby Line and Lightning Lane Entrances
I know it feels like yesterday, but Genie+ was introduced back in 2021, and just recently Disney announced that they’re doing away with it. They’re replacing that system with a new one — Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass. While you’re still learning the ins and outs, let’s talk about which rides you should book first with it!
We did it(?!)
CommuniCore Hall
For roughly a month, CommuniCore Hall has been open at EPCOT, and many have been… erm… to put it nicely, questioning its value. However, we think we may have figured out some positive uses for the space.
Genie+ is GONE and Lightning Lane Multipass is HERE!
New Lightning Lane changes are coming
Disney has just dropped some MAJOR NEWS about what’s gonna happen to Lightning Lanes in just a few short weeks. So if you wanna make sure you’re not left in the dust, keep watching and we’ll fill you in on the deets.
A long Disney World refurbishment has FINALLY ended!
Rock is BACK!
Hollywood Studios’ Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith bid adieu for a long maintenance and refurbishment project in January, and remained closed for the duration of the year since. Initially, the coaster was listed as reopening in the “summer of 2024.” In late spring, Walt Disney World’s calendar was updated to show the ride would first be operating on July 27th. Last week, that changed to July 1st, which was the date we were “sure” of… until this weekend.
There has been a change on Main Street, U.S.A., recently, but it may not be very obvious to some.
Main Street
Disney World has seen so many changes over the last few years! From additions like Tron Lightcycle / Run and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom to the completion of the EPCOT Transformation, Disney World has been in a state of change. And this is good. Walt once said that Disneyland will never be completed, and the same goes for Disney World! Well, recently, there was a new change on Main Street, but this time, it benefitted Cast Members!
This weekend is going to be a BUSY one at Magic Kingdom!
Main Street U.S.A. Train Station
It can be tough to predict how busy a Disney World theme park will be on any given day, but there are a few indicators that the experts know to watch for. For example, holidays or days when many people have work and school off are almost always very busy. Also, if park passes are sold out for Annual Passholders and other select ticket holders, you know that lots of people are planning to visit the parks. On one day this week, both of those are true! [Read more…]
Something VERY UNEXPECTED happened at Disney World this week.
Slinky Dog Dash
While MOST of the resort’s wait times stayed in the same zone they were in last week, one MAJOR ride saw a massive increase that led it to become the resort’s busiest ride by average wait time. Let’s take a look at the average Disney World wait times between June 21st through June 28th!
We are constantly visiting both Disney World and Disneyland and one thing is for certain — both resorts are VASTLY different!
Disneyland
Disney World and Disneyland have a ton of differences. Featuring different accommodations, attractions, dining options, and entertainment, visiting each resort will result in wildly different experiences. In fact, if you’re a Disney World pro planning a trip to Disneyland, there’s one major rule you can almost always ignore!
EVERYONE has their own park strategy for Disney World, especially when it comes to rides.
Magic Kingdom entrance
Many of us are not going to get up early to rope drop, no matter what (we like our sleep). We’ll just get Genie+ (Disney’s paid skip-the-line service) and hit a ride’s Lightning Lane (the exclusive, paid, shorter line) later if it’s available (although with the new Genie+ changes, sleeping in may be a bit more convenient). Others are going to be at the parks BEFORE they open, either using Early Theme Park Entry, or standing in line at the front gates to get in for rope drop — then we’re going to speed walk to our favorite attractions. If you fall into that latter category, there’s one ride in Disney World you won’t be able to rope drop — even if you try.
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