food IS a theme park
Well, it’s Memorial Day weekend, and with that, we expect to see quite a few more people in Disney World.
Disney World might be busier this weekend
That’s usually the case with a three-day weekend, although we don’t think we’ll see the kind of crowds we saw during Spring Break. However, there’s already one sign that on May 28th, at least, will be a bit busier in the parks: the price for Genie+ has gone up to its highest than we’ve seen in over a month.
You might think you’ve got Disney “figured out.” You’re a Disney expert, right? You’ve been dozens of times and can walk the parks with a blindfold on. But, whether you’re a new visitor or repeat guest, there are some NEW PROBLEMS you need to be prepared for.
Magic Kingdom
No, it’s not the Park Pass system (though that will be changing in 2024). And it’s not Mobile Order struggles (though some of the system has changed recently in a way that can make things easier). Today we’re tackling 2 other things that could throw you off if you’re not totally ready for them.
Summer is about to kick off and we’re already looking ahead.
Spaceship Earth
There are a lot of big things happening this summer at Disney World. EPCOT will still be hosting its Flower and Garden Festival through July 5th and then on July 27th, it will kick off the International Food and Wine Festival. It was also just announced that there will be a new restaurant opening this summer at EPCOT. So as we look forward to summer, let’s talk about Genie+ and when is the best and worst time to buy it in June.
If you’re thinking about heading to Disney World soon, there’s a lot you’ve got to consider. Did you buy your tickets? Have you made park pass reservations? What about a hotel, and figuring out which of the many, many restaurants you’re going to dig into?
Genie+
And, what might be the most important of all — how are you going to tackle those rides?! You could be a staunch standby supporter and wait in lines the old-fashioned way, or you could pay more to skip the lines with Genie+. But, do you still even need Genie+ in Disney World?
Memorial Day is almost here!
Memorial Day Banners in Magic Kingdom
Disney World usually has some special celebrations for the holidays like unique meet and greets or holiday parades. You can also expect the parks to be quite busy on the holidays and with Memorial day approaching, those busy crowds might change how expensive it is to skip the lines.
Summer is almost here and that means more people will be headed to Disney World.
Main Street. U.S.A in Magic Kingdom
Big holiday weekends like Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day, are popular at Disney World. If you are planning a visit during one of these weekends, you’ll want to be sure you come prepared. A lot has changed over the past few years between Genie+, Mobile Ordering and Park Reservations!
We have some BIG updates for you about changes coming to Disney World in 2024.
Cinderella Castle
In the last few years, Disney has made some major decisions — and they haven’t all been popular. From introducing a paid version of FastPass to requiring Park Pass Reservations to get into the parks, many Disney guests have had some gripes. Well, it looks like Disney is listening, because next year, lots of things are changing. If you’re planning a trip to Disney World in 2024, we’ve got all the details.
Ever get frustrated by Genie+ and just how much it requires you to be on your phone throughout a day in Disney World? Well, you’re not alone and apparently YOU have Disney’s attention.
Disney Genie
Disney has made a number of changes to Genie+ over the past several months, from allowing guests to modify selections (rather than just cancel) to changing just what rides are included with the general service (versus Pay-Per-Ride). And now more changes could be on the way!
Genie+ has been around Disney World for a while now, and that means we’ve gotten to know it pretty well.
Galaxy’s Edge
It’s not an easy feat — there are rules you have to remember, times you need to pay attention to, and portable chargers you probably need to pack for your phone. But, we’ve noticed something kind of odd about the way certain Genie+ offerings are priced, and you might want to know about it before your next trip.
Genie+ has been around for a while now in Disney World, and that means we’ve gotten to know its ins and outs pretty well.
Genie+
But, not everyone is at Disney World every day like we are, so chances are not everyone knows it like we do! There are plenty of Genie+ rules you need to know, but we’re letting you in on a little secret and telling you about the Genie+ hacks you’re skipping in Disney World.
Our handy (and portable!) ebook guides make sure you get the best deals and can plan a vacation of a lifetime.
