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Will I Be Able To Use Lightning Lane Multi Pass at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party?

In case you didn’t know about the most recent change at Disney World Genie+ is gone and Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Passes are the new kids on the block. But now the question is, does that affect your plans to attend Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party?

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

It’s fair to say that these new services are going to change how you do Disney World. At their core, they are the new variant of the skip-the-line systems at Disney World with a slightly different paint job, but all that being said, many people want to know if you will be able to use the new Lightning Lane Multi Pass during Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party? Let’s find out!

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This Question About Disney World Is Going Viral and We Finally Have an Answer

By Jasmine Kocon 1 Comment

We know a lot goes into planning a Disney World vacation, and with the planning can come a lot of questions.

Magic Kingdom

As of July 24th, the skip-the-line system at Disney World has changed, so we expect that a lot of questions right now are focused on these changes. There’s a lot to learn and understand ahead of your trip especially since you can reserve a few Lightning Lane experiences in advance. However, there’s one question that we haven’t really answered yet — at what age do you need a Lightning Lane reservation?

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Our Disney World App Just Sent Us a SURPRISING Message in EPCOT

By Samantha Kendall 6 Comments

Another major change has just rolled out at Disney World, so of course we’re bringing you everything you need to know!

CHANGES are HERE!

Genie+ has officially been renamed to Lightning Lane Multi Pass (and Individual Lightning Lanes are now Lightning Lane Single Pass)! We’ve been testing the new system out all day long and have learned a bit more about how it all works. But, we definitely weren’t expecting to see this message on our Disney World app today.

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Can Disney World Dining Reservations Overlap With Lightning Lanes? We Found Out!

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Disney’s new Lightning Lane rules are live!

Cinderella Castle

After shocking the theme park world by announcing a massive overhaul to its skip-the-line system last month, the new Lightning Lane Multi Pass (updated Genie+ service) and Lightning Lane Single Pass (updated pay-per-ride Individual Lightning Lane system) options have gone live. We studied Disney’s detailed explanations about how the revamped system would work before the changes went live, but we still had several questions. One of our biggest questions: can Disney dining reservations overlap with Lightning Lane reservations? We found out!

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NEWS: Disney Just Simplified Park Hopping with Its NEW Lightning Lane System

By Samantha Kendall 5 Comments

Get ready! Another MAJOR change has hit Disney World…and you already know we’re covering it all for you!

Lightning Lane

Not only has Genie+ been renamed to Lightning Lane Multi Pass (and Individual Lightning Lanes are now Lightning Lane Single Pass), but it’s also completely changing how you do Disney World. We’ve been bringing you a look at the new system, but still need to answer one important question. So, let’s see how park hopping works with the new Lightning Lane system in Disney World!

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We Found a Trick To Get the BEST Lightning Lane Reservations in Disney World

By Colette Langley 7 Comments

We went to ALL four parks at Disney World testing out the new Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass system. We have put the new system through the wringer to get all of your questions answered.

Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass have arrived!

We’ve tested out many different scenarios.

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Lightning Lane Rules Have CHANGED…But There’s Already a Problem in Disney World

By Madeleine Zaharchuk 4 Comments

Well, we could have called this one. In case you haven’t heard, Disney just made BIG changes to its paid skip-the-line service, now called Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass. We have a TON of super in-depth information about all the changes, and we’re even reporting LIVE on all the new features. It’s a whirlwind, but we’re working HARD to bring you all the information you need to know before your next vacation.

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

As a quick refresher, Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lanes are now called Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass. There is a lot to learn about the new system, and we’ve got reporters in Disney World testing all kinds of Lightning Lane situations. But during our experimentation, we already started to notice some problems — let’s talk about them!

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HUGE CHANGES Hit Disney World Today – Come With Us To Test Them Out!

By Madeleine Zaharchuk 10 Comments

OK, Disney fans. It’s time to dig deep into the depths of your memory. We’re going back in time to the days of FastPass+, Disney’s (old) skip-the-line service. Under the FastPass+ system, you could book ride reservations BEFORE your trip, giving you access to shorter lines throughout the day. Why are we bringing this up right now? Well, Disney just implemented some HUGE changes to its current (paid) skip-the-line service, and some of the new features sound pretty familiar.

Magic Kingdom

The new skip-the-line system is essentially a rebrand of Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lanes, now called Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass, respectively. There is a LOT to learn when it comes to the new system, and we’ve got reporters testing every possible Lightning Lane planning scenario so that YOU can be prepared for your next vacation. We’re sharing all our findings right HERE, LIVE with you! Let’s dive in.

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