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Disney’s NEW Lightning Lane System Offers a MASSIVE Perk for Hotel Guests

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One kind of guest is seeing MASSIVE benefits from Disney’s new system.

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

On June 25th Disney shocked us all by announcing a massive overhaul to their Genie+ skip-the-line system. Beginning on July 24th, a new Lightning Lane system that blends features the “current services and the previously offered FastPass+ service, giving guests the choice to plan ahead and removing the hassle of planning during their vacation” will debut. This new service comes with new nomenclature, as Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lane are changing to Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass respectively.

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NEW Disney World Hotel DISCOUNT Announced!

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If you are dreaming of spending the holidays at Disney World, there is a hotel discount that you need to know about!

Grand Floridian Lobby at Christmastime

The holidays at Disney World are a special time. From the fall festivities including Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, to the winter festivites including EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, Disney Jollywood Nights, and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, there is so much to discover and explore.

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5 Disney World Hotel Perks That Have Been Missing for YEARS…With No Return in Sight

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We miss these perks!

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

There are a lot of perks to staying at a Walt Disney World hotel. Guests have access to Disney transportation options like buses and the Skyliner, can make lightning Lane reservations earlier in the morning, and at times arrive at parks earlier and leave them later than off-property tests. However, there used to be other hotel perks that look like they’re never coming back, no matter how badly we want them to. 

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Disney World’s Hotel Cancelation Policy Will Change in 2025. Here’s How To Plan Ahead

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Disney World has already undergone some big changes in 2024 (with more to come), but there are even MORE big changes coming in 2025.

Beach Club Resort

There are a few things changing in 2025 that we’re already aware of. For example, we know that Disney World ticket prices are going up in 2025. Disney CEO Bob Iger also said that a lot of Disney projects would come to fruition in 2025, whatever that means (honestly, he wasn’t very specific). There’s also a big Disney World hotel change coming in 2025, and we’re going to help you plan for that.

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This Huge PROBLEM with Disney’s Riviera Resort Has an Absurdly EASY Solution

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There are quite literally DOZENS of Disney World hotels, so how do you choose where to stay?

Riviera Resort

Many times, price is the biggest factor, followed by things like amenities, transportation, or proximity to the parks. It can be a challenging decision to make! That’s why today, we’re discussing one of Disney’s most popular hotels and warning you about its BIG problem.

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The 2 Most Popular Disney World Hotels, According to the Experts

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We spend a LOT of time at the Disney World hotels!

Port Orleans French Quarter

From overnight stays to restaurant reviews to casual visits, we’ve been to every single Disney World resort countless times. And through those visits, we find that some spots are more popular than others! Today we’re sharing the two Disney World hotels that we find to be the most popular among our readers and Disney fans alike.

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WHEN Will Disney Finally Reopen My Favorite Hotel Shortcut?

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As someone who visits Disney World multiple times a week, one of my favorite activities might SURPRISE you.

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

I spend a lot of time in the theme parks, but some of my favorite days of work are when I get to visit and walk around the Disney World hotels! The peaceful atmosphere mid-day, the fun theming, and the beautiful walking trails all make hotel hopping so much fun for me. And as a frequent hotel visitor, there is something I’m waiting for with bated breath!

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2 Things Disney World Pools Desperately Need

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For a lot of folks, a Disney World vacation is way more than just visiting the theme parks.

Fuentes del Morro pool at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

It’s also a chance to get away from the hustle and bustle of regular life and have a little “me” time or family time. That means you might want to spend some time at your hotel indulging in special activities. Or maybe you want to have a little pool time. That’s all well and good, but there are two things we think Disney World pools still desperately need that could make pool time even better.

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What Is “Sleep Tourism,” and Should Disney Hotels Join the Trend?

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There are over 25 Disney World hotels to choose from when you visit the parks for your vacation.

Riviera Resort

These hotels are split into three categories based on price and the amenities they offer — Value, Moderate, and Deluxe. While staying on property isn’t required to have a wonderful vacation in Disney World, many guests find staying on property to be easier, more efficient, and a great way to stay immersed in the magic. Just like the rest of the resort, Disney is always trying to make sure their hotels are up-to-date, which is why we’re wondering if they’ll start implementing this new trend. 

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WARNING: Don’t Let These 2024 Disney World Hotel CHANGES Catch You Off Guard

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Disney World has been going through some major changes recently.

Disney’s Beach Club Resort

The EPCOT transformation is complete (well, mostly because we’re still waiting for the completion of CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza). A new ride, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, is coming to Magic Kingdom. Magic Kingdom is getting an expansion. Animal Kingdom’s DinoLand U.S.A. is getting a re-theme. Disney World hotels are ALSO changing, though, and we’re going to give you the rundown of what’s going on.

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