Individual Lightning Lanes are the new pay-per-ride at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood, and Animal Kingdom that allows guests to buy line-skipping access to the 2 most popular attractions in each park. This guide covers pricing (including this weekend’s “increase”), when rides are selling out, and how to book Individual Lightning Lanes. As you hopefully already
Early Theme Park Entry is now available for on-site resort guests at Walt Disney World, and we’ve taken advantage of the perk several times. This Hollywood Studios photo report offers a step-by-step look at what we accomplished during the morning Extra Magic Hours replacement, strategy & tips, and how it worked out as an alternative
This guide to Genie+ and Lightning Lanes at Walt Disney World offers info & tips about the new paid FastPass replacement. We also answer frequently asked questions about the new ride reservation, line-skipping, and itinerary planning tools at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios. (Updated October 24, 2021.) Since the Genie system launched,
Walt Disney World’s new Genie+ line-skipping service has a lot of unique wrinkles. By far the one about which we’ve received the most questions is the 120 minute rule, which can determine eligibility for your next Lightning Lane ride reservation. This post explains that policy, when it applies & doesn’t, and how it impacts the
Royal Rooms at Port Orleans Riverside are the only princess-themed guest rooms at Walt Disney World, featuring Tiana’s friends from animated films such as Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, Little Mermaid, and Snow White. This hotel review features room photos, thoughts on staying in the rooms, and whether they’re worth the extra money. (Updated October 23, 2021.) We’ve
This report walks you through my step-by-step day using Walt Disney World’s new Genie+ service in Hollywood Studios. It features Lightning Lane selections & return times, ride reservation screenshots, what I accomplished with paid FastPass, and thoughts at the end about whether Genie+ is worth the money at DHS. As quick background for those who
Walt Disney World resort availability is extremely limited for October through December 2021, prompting a lot of reader questions and concerns. This post will cover what’s going on with the sold out hotels, lack of discounts, and offer commentary about what you can expect this fall and holiday season. (Updated October 22, 2021.) Note that
Walt Disney World has announced details and dates for the 2022 Epcot International Festival of the Arts, which will be a global celebration of the visual, culinary, and performing arts. In this post, we’ll share dates & details, why it’s our favorite event of the year at Epcot, and potentially higher crowds in January and
Earlier this summer, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort reopened after a long delay with newly-reimagined Moana-inspired guest rooms. Following that, the hotel debuted enhancements to the Great Ceremonial House, a new porte-cochère, rebuilt monorail station, and landscaping. After all of that wrapped up and opened, it might’ve seemed like the refresh of the Poly was finished.
Walt Disney World’s new Genie+ line-skipping service has launched as the permanent replacement to free FastPass+ for select attractions in each park. This post walks you through my step-by-step day using Genie+ in Magic Kingdom, with selection & return times, screenshots, everything I accomplished, and thoughts at the end about whether Genie+ is worth the
As an alternative to regular standby lines, Walt Disney World’s new Genie+ ride reservation system launched for select attractions in Magic Kingdom and the other parks. This walks you through my step-by-step day not using Genie+, from park opening until closing, with a look at everything I accomplished without spending any extra money. It’s a companion
