food IS a theme park
Most people are aware of how expensive it can be to visit Disney World — but some of those expenses can (and SHOULD) be avoided.
What do YOU bring to the parks?
Whether you prefer a strict budget or are more open to making spontaneous financial decisions, there are definitely some pricey mistakes that you don’t want to make. But don’t stress! We’re here to tell you what we’d NEVER buy again, and hopefully, you’ll avoid making the same choices.
As Olaf would say, “Happy merry holly jolly seasons greetings here!”
Magic Kingdom’s Christmas Tree!
It’s time for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party to kick off in Disney World, and we’re ready to check out the celebrations! This is the first year the party has taken place officially since 2019, and many guests are EXCITED. (Tickets are already selling out!) So to get ya ready, we’re sharing the list of things that you can get for FREE at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party!
It’s no secret, a trip to Disney World can be pretty pricy. But here’s why you might want to spend even more money during your time in the parks.
Rise of the Resistance
The costs of a Disney World trip can add up FAST. By the time you’ve paid for your park tickets, hotel room, transportation, food, and souvenirs, there’s a good chance that your budget may already be super tight. So, after all that, why would you want to pay even MORE money to ride an attraction? As wild as it may seem, there is a mathematical reason you might actually want to shell out more for that must-do ride.
Whether you agree with what he’s done or not — Bob Chapek has changed the House of Mouse forever.
Bob Chapek
Since first taking the helm as Chief Executive Officer almost three full years ago, Chapek has faced no shortage of challenges both specific to The Walt Disney Company and on a broader, more global scale as well. So, what all has transpired since Bob Chapek took over as The Walt Disney Company CEO? Let’s take a closer look.
UPDATED February 3, 2025
If you’ve been a Disney World fan for all of about five minutes, you probably know that the parks are constantly changing.
Walt and Mickey
Not only that, but change can happen a lot more quickly than you might think. In the past five years, we’ve seen new attractions, restaurants, skip-the-line services, price increases, and more. With so much change happening in such a short period, it’s only a matter of time before we might look at Disney World and hardly even recognize it. We might not be able to see the future, but we can take a look at what the next five years look like for Disney World!
When Disney Genie+ was first introduced in Disney World a year ago, fans were…less than thrilled about the new, paid FastPass replacement.
Using Disney Genie+!
Chances are hardly any of us could have imagined just how many updates and changes would come to the service, and now that it’s been around for a full year — we’ve learned just about all there is to know about it. But, there are a few things we learned that stand out amongst the rest — so here are the 7 things we’ve learned from using Disney Genie+ for an entire year!
This week brought some HUGE changes to Disney World.
Disney Genie
First, we saw price increases on everything from Minnie Ears to water to food. Then, we learned that Genie+ would begin using flexible pricing, with a max of $22 per day on busier days. Well, as of today, we’ve officially reached that max price for the service.
If you’re hoping to buy and use Disney’s Genie+ service, get ready for some potential price INCREASES.
Disney Genie
Disney has announced that the cost of the “standard” Genie+ service will now vary depending on when you visit (much like how theme park tickets vary depending on the day, based on expected demand). And now it looks like those price increases for Genie+ have arrived.
Skipping the regular, standby lines in Disney parks certainly isn’t anything new.
Genie+ ©Disney
And, since the introduction of the latest system — Disney Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lanes — there have been quite a few changes and updates in both Disney World and Disneyland. We recently learned that surge pricing would be implemented for Genie+ in Disneyland, and now it looks like yet another new change has come to the service!
You may need to add a little more flexibility to your budgets because some CHANGES are happening when it comes to Disney World costs.
Disney Genie
Price increases have already been put into effect for Savi’s Workshop and Droid Depot, along with hidden price increases for tickets in 2023, and increases to special experiences like private photo shoots. But now a service you may have been planning to use in Disney World is also getting more expensive, depending on when you visit.
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