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How Long Would YOU Wait Before You PAY to Skip the Line in Disney World?!

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Disney World’s Genie feature is officially live in the parks now.

Scanning our card to get in a Lightning Lane

Guests can buy Genie+ for $15 per ticket, per day to skip the line for most Disney World rides. But the two most popular rides in each park have a separate fee to skip the line. These rides use Individual Attraction Selection (or Pay-Per-Ride), and the fees range in price from $7 to $15 right now. So how long would the wait have to be for you to pay to skip the line? We asked our readers, and here’s what you said. [Read more…]

What Needs to Change for YOU to Feel Comfortable in Disney World Right Now

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To ensure we are equipping our readers with all the information they need, we will continue to report on all travel, safety, and COVID-related news that could impact a Disney Parks visit.

There has been a lot of uncertainty surrounding traveling due to the COVID pandemic.

Mask Sign

Disney World has put several health and safety measures in place, but many people have expressed that they are not ready to head back in and face the crowds. We asked our readers what it would take for them to feel comfortable in Disney World again — here’s what you said!

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We Asked Our Readers If They Feel Safe Bringing Kids to Disney World. Here’s What They Said.

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The global pandemic remains a fluid situation when it comes to Disney World vacations.

Previous Face Mask Signage

When the parks first opened, face masks were required at almost all times, social distancing markers were all over the place, and there was limited capacity in the parks. Most of those things have gradually faded away as things began to shift nationally and vaccines became widely available. But recently, safety measures like face masks were put back into place, regardless of vaccination status.

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Don’t Miss Out On These 6 Things in Disney World!

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No matter how many times you’ve been to Disney World, there’s a good chance you haven’t done everything.

Cinderella Castle

Between restaurants, rides, snacks, and your hotel, there’s LOTS to do on property. And it may feel like you just don’t have enough time to cross everything off your list! And while we’re constantly bringing you OUR must-do’s, we wanted to hear from our readers — so we asked ’em! And here’s what THEY said you shouldn’t miss in Disney World.

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93% of Our Readers Think Disney World Should Make This BOO Bash Change.

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Have you heard? Fireworks are returning to Disney World!

Holiday Projections (and brief surprise fireworks!) at Cinderella Castle

Starting July 1st, we’re seeing Happily Ever After come back to Magic Kingdom, along with EPCOT Forever in EPCOT. And people are clearly excited — Park Pass reservations are going FAST! But the return of these nighttime spectaculars brings up other questions…namely about the After Hours BOO Bash event debuting in August.

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50% of Fans Polled DON’T Think This $6 Disney Souvenir Is Worth It! Do You?!

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It’s no secret that Disney World has a LOT of merch up for grabs.

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Some of it may not be worth it, while others certainly are (at least to us, anyway). But today, we’re traveling to a galaxy far, far away (aka Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge) to check out a particularly debated souvenir.

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The BIGGEST Disney World Hotel Letdowns, According to Our Readers

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There are over a dozen hotels on Disney World property.

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

That means you can probably find somethin’ for everyone, whether you’re looking for a well-themed resort, an epic pool, or ALL the luxury. And sure, the hotels themselves are prettyyy magical (sometimes, the characters even make an appearance!). But it’s not all pixie dust, all the time.

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The BIGGEST Disney World Park Letdowns, According to Our Readers

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Disney World can be LOTS of fun.

Hollywood Studios

But sometimes…it isn’t. Between the crowds, weather, and other random mishaps, things are not always perfect in the parks. And if you’re visiting soon, you’ll want to know what to expect! So of course, we asked our readers to tell us their BIGGEST Disney World park letdowns. Here’s what YOU said!

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10,000 Fans Voted on the Best Disney World Mountain…Do You Agree?

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Disney World’s pretty famous for its mountains.

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Of course, we’ve got the 3 big mountains in Magic Kingdom — Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad — but we can’t forget about Expedition Everest over in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! And while LOTS of people say these are some of the best rides in Disney World, we wondered which one would come out on top.

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Is This Disney World’s Most Divisive Ride?

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Let’s take a peaceful journey, friends, to Na’vi River Journey.

Pandora

This slow-moving boat ride may not be the biggest thrill in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, but it provides a calming break from the crowds (and the heat!) while you cruise through Pandora. And while the animatronics are top-notch (and it SMELLS amazing), this ride just isn’t some people’s favorite. In fact, a TON of you guys told us that Na’vi River Journey wasn’t great — but others insisted it was elite. So…is Na’vi River Journey Disney’s most divisive ride?

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