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A “Code 101” is BAD NEWS in Disney World. Here’s What It Means.

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Are you hip to all the Disney lingo?

Rise of the Resistance

From the plethora of acronyms you’ll need to understand while planning your Disney vacation to the hidden Swahili details you’ll find in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disney World is filled with other languages, codes, and slang that only the biggest Disney fans will understand. Sometimes, knowing these codes can even save you some trouble! If you’ve ever been to Disney World and heard “Code 101,” you might know what we’re talking about — and probably had to rethink your plans for the day.

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PHOTOS: Watch a Popular Disney World Ride Get Evacuated

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If you’re planning a Disney World trip, you need to be ready for the unexpected!

Magic Kingdom

Things like bad weather, illness, or random ride closures can impact your trip in unexpected ways. But one of the most surprising things that can happen to guests in the parks is a ride evacuation — and today we spotted one in progress in Disney World!

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BEWARE of These 10 Rides in Disney World Right Now

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Put your game face on — it’s spring break season in Disney World!

Be ready for crowds!

If you’re heading to Disney World soon, beware! The spring break crowds have arrived and they are not easy to handle. We’ve seen Genie+ hit its highest price recently and the price for the skip-the-line service is based on demand. So what are the wait times like in Disney World right now?

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Popular Disney Ride Reopens After Year-Long Closure

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Today is the big day! Disneyland’s Toontown is finally reopening after the land was reimagined.

Minnie Mouse in Toontown

We previously got to ride the NEW attraction in Toontown, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway earlier this year when it reopened ahead of the land. Recently, though, we finally got a first look at the NEW Toontown and even got to eat at its new dining spots. Today, though, a closed ride there has also reopened!

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The Rise of the Resistance Wait Time Went UP 60% This Week in Disney World

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Want to visit Disney World during the slow season? Well, you’re going to want to wait.

Things are BUSY in Disney World right now

Although crowds and wait times have really depended on whether there was a holiday or special event that week, now we’ve seen a HUGE jump in the wait times along with spring break crowds! This comes right before the soft opening (and official opening) of TRON Lightcycle / Run, the grand opening of Roundup Rodeo BBQ, and so much more.

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Major CHANGE Hits Disney World App

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Although Disney World’s new ride, TRON Lightcycle / Run wasn’t scheduled to officially open until April 4th, Disney just announced the ride will actually have a soft opening SOON on March 20th.

TRON Lightcycle / Run

The ride will NOT have a standby line, but will instead use a virtual queue system (like we’ve seen previously with other new rides), as well as be an Individual Lightning Lane (pay-per-ride) option. Now, one of those options is available to view in the My Disney Experience app.

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ALL the Rides that AREN’T Included in Genie+ in Disney World

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You might think that your purchase of Genie+ will give you the chance to skip the lines at EVERY single Disney World ride, attraction, and experience — but you’d be…wrong!

Cinderella Castle

While many rides are included in the paid Genie+ service, some attractions and entertainment options are NOT included in the standard service. Sometimes, you can still skip the lines at these rides by paying for an Individual Lightning Lane, but other times the standby line is truly your only option. So what rides are NOT included in Genie+? Let’s break it down so you know what to expect.

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Expect to Wait a LONG Time for These 6 Rides in Disney World

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It’s spring break season and there is a lot happening at Disney World!

Crowds

The EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival is in full swing, there are new treats to try, the 50th anniversary is ending soon, and TRON Lightcycle / Run is opening in less than a month! So with all of this excitement and the spring break crowds heading to the parks, what do the wait times look like right now?

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A Classic Disney Ride Will CLOSE Soon for Refurbishment

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When we think of classic Disney rides, we’re sure to think of “it’s a small world,” Pirates of the Caribbean, and Jungle Cruise.

Disney’s Matterhorn

But if you’re thinking in terms of Disneyland, you’ll also consider the Matterhorn Bobsleds, which opened there in 1959. That ride is so classic that it even has its own cookie! Well, if you’re visiting Disneyland soon, you’ll need to know that the Matterhorn Bobsleds will soon close for refurbishment.

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It Just Got EASIER to Get on Disney World’s Most Popular Rides

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When is the BEST time to go to Disney World?!

Cinderella Castle

Well, that answer totally depends on YOU. Do you want to avoid crowds at all costs? Don’t visit during summer or spring break. Do you want to be in the crowds on the opening day of TRON Lightcycle / Run? Prepare for busy parks. If you are someone who is seeking lower crowds and wait times on a Disney World trip, right now might be the best time to visit Disney World!

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