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Disney Announces NEW NAME for Genie+

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Disney Genie+ is changing in some very big ways on July 24th, 2024.

Lightning Lane at Expedition Everest

Genie+ is a paid service that reduces your wait times for attractions at Disney World and at Disneyland Resort. You buy Genie+ in the My Disney Experience App, and it allows you to book windows to ride your favorite ride using the Lightning Lane — which has shorter waits than the typical standby lines. In addition, you can buy Individual Lightning Lanes for certain rides — where you pay to book a specific window to ride that one ride (there’s a list of those “individual” rides right here). Today, we’ve learned of a BIG CHANGE coming to Disney Genie+!

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HUGE GENIE+ CHANGES Announced for Disney World

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Just when we thought we had gotten the hang of this whole Genie+ thing, Disney goes and switches things up on us!

Genie+

We knew that the service was due for an update based on what Disney has said in the past, we just didn’t know when. Disney shared that we’d soon have a way to plan Lightning Lanes ahead of time — before even stepping foot in the parks — and now we have an update on those changes!

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NEWS: Tickets SOLD OUT FAST for the First Night of Disney’s Oogie Boogie Bash

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Getting Oogie Boogie Bash tickets was an adventure. 

Oogie Boogie

Disneyland Resort’s Oogie Boogie Bash — the resort’s premier Halloween event — begins on August 25th this year and transforms Disneyland into a spooky party. Tickets went on sale for some Magic Key holders today (June 25th), but getting them was not a smooth process! Several dates SOLD OUT incredibly quickly.

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CONFIRMED: Everything Returning to the 2024 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Magic Kingdom

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This may be the MERRIEST news we have all year!

Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade

Last holiday season, we saw the return of Magic Kingdom’s holiday party at Disney World in its original party form (and not as an After Hours event as it had been the previous year due to capacity restrictions from the pandemic). Now, we’ve got the details on what you can expect at the 2024 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! [Read more…]

NEW Southwest SALE! Get Flights to Disney World as Low as $59!

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This is a sign that you need a last-minute vacation in Disney World in August.

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Southwest just announced a limited-time sale with flight tickets as low as $59! Make sure you book soon, and you could score some CHEAP flights to Orlando!

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BEIGNETS ARE BACK! NEW Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Snacks Are Now in Magic Kingdom!

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Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is officially OPEN in Magic Kingdom!

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

It’s been a long time coming, and though we’ve already had an opportunity to check out the new ride — we can’t wait for you to ride, too! As part of the celebration, Disney announced new souvenirs, entertainment, and of course, snacks to welcome Tiana’s and we’re checking a few of those eats out right now!

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Stanley Released a New NEON Water Bottle Collection On Amazon

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Heads up! NEW Stanley water bottle colors just dropped on Amazon, and they’re PERFECT for summer!

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We’re always reminding folks to stay hydrated during their Disney World vacation, and one of the best ways to do that is to bring your own water bottle to fill up at the various bottle refill stations throughout the parks. A great bottle to bring is Stanley’s H2.0 FlowState tumbler, and now there are NEW colors available online!

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REVIEW: We Tried 2 NEW Starbucks Drinks (But We’d Only Recommend 1)

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NEW summer menu items just arrived at Starbucks, and you know we HAD to try them out!

New Starbucks Drinks

We’ve already tried out some of Starbucks’ summer menu, including a drink that tasted EXACTLY like our childhood. But now it’s time for round two, as Starbucks has released a few new drinks, a new sweet cream, and some new snacks. Let’s check them out! [Read more…]

HOLD UP! There’s Something NEW We Think Every Disney Fan Should See

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You’ve been asking and we’re answering! Brand new merch has debuted in the DFB Store (and we think you’re going to love it)!

Look what’s new!

We’ve heard you’re resounding feedback on our shirt designs for rides and snacks and now we’re looking to help complete your look (and show off a little DFB love) in a whole new way! We gotta warn you though, these little things can be quite the conversation starters! [Read more…]

HURRY! These Amazon Deals on Disney Loungeflys and More Won’t Last Long

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Looking for the perfect outfit for your next Disney World trip?

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Or maybe you’re missing the parks and are looking for a way to bring your love of Disney home with you. Either way, there’s only one place where you can get all your Disney must-haves all at once and we’re bringing you the best Amazon deals we found this time around!

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