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Hey, DFB friends! We’re here with a quick update from Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
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The Disney Genie service debuted this week and let’s just say we had a very different experience at Animal Kingdom than we did at other Disney Parks! Let’s discuss.
Let’s face it. Disney World can get BUSY. One way to skip the lines and ensure that you enjoy all that you want throughout your Disney vacation is to purchase Genie+, the service that replaced FastPass+ in 2021.
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The Disney Genie service is still unfamiliar to many and can be tricky to use (to say the least). We’ve used the service a LOT over the past two years, and have shared all of our findings with our readers — from our biggest takeaways, to the free aspects of Genie, to how the service affects wait times — even tips on booking for all the members of your party. Now, let’s take a look at how Disney Genie interacts with Park Hopping in Disney World.
As the Genie once said (or sang), “You got some power in your corner now”: Disney Genie+ has arrived in Disney World. Between Disney’s two new paid services, Individual Attraction Selection (IAS or pay-per-ride) and Genie+, guests can now skip the lines at many of their favorite attractions and let Disney’s Genie service plan their day.
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After a long period of speculation and waiting, we were finally able to test out Disney’s new paid FastPass+ replacement systems today! One important thing to note is that there is a limited number of Individual Attraction Selections available per day and they can sell out. So the question is: how quickly did the first Individual Attraction Selection option sell out today?
Disney Genie+ which is Disney’s FastPass replacement, is here. If you miss skipping the lines at all your favorite attractions, you can now do so with the help of Disney Genie+. But wait, there’s more! While guests will be able to purchase Genie+ and ride most rides with a shorter line, not all attractions are available through Genie+. That’s where the new Individual Attraction Selection (IAS) system comes into play.
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The Individual Attraction Selection system uses surge pricing and allows guests to pay-per-ride. Keep in mind that you don’t have to pay to ride the IAS attractions; there will still be a virtual or standby queue. Now that you’ve got the idea, you might be wondering how to purchase an Individual Attraction Selection. Let’s break it down. 🕺
It’s time for another look at what’s new in Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
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This week brought us a new Frozen Margarita and lots of new 50th nuiMO merchandise! Check it out.
Another week has passed by in Disney World and this one was filled with holiday news!
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That’s right, it may only be mid-October but Disney World is already looking toward the holiday season! Let’s go over the most unexpected news of the week.
It’s no secret that Disney World has been dropping a LOT of merchandise recently.
Happy Anniversary, Minnie!
We found the newest 50th Anniversary popcorn bucket during a 🍿pop🍿 into the Magic Kingdom, and then we also saw it in Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We found his Minnie back on the 50th anniversary in sipper cup form but this Mickey wasn’t ready for the big day. Now he’s finally arrived! Okay, enough suspense building. Time for the big reveal!
With the 50th Anniversary in full swing, the Halloween festivities, and the holidays just around the corner, there’s a LOT going on at Disney World right now!
The Liberty Belle in Magic Kingdom
With so many big things going on, it can be hard to see all the small stuff happening at the parks, but that’s why we’re here! Recently, we noticed some slight changes to the Disney World park hours for select dates in October and November.
There have been SO many new Minnie ears in Disney World lately!
Minnie Ears!
We’ve seen beautiful Norway Ears, Grandma-esque Olive Ears, and THREE new pairs for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary! Now, there’s another pair that you can consider adding to your collection! And does anyone feel like they’re at Grandma’s house again?
Have you been to Disney World’s WILDEST park recently?
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We have made a few stops over to Disney’s Animal Kingdom over the past few days and you KNOW we spotted some new and exciting updates. Now, we’re bringing you a check-in on the latest in construction and merchandise in this park!
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