News & Rumors Archive
A couple of weeks ago, we shared news that Genie+ found a frustrating new way to start the day. Well, we have the “sequel” to that post…as Walt Disney World has made more new changes that impact the value of Genie+ when Park Hopping. In the last several months, Walt Disney World has been making a ton
Disney reported its third quarter fiscal year 2022 earnings for this April through June on an investor call held by CEO Bob Chapek on August 10, 2022. This covers the good & bad of these results, including the “success” of Genie+, more guest spending growth at Walt Disney World & Disneyland, huge revenue increases from
There’s a new deal at Walt Disney World for dinner and a show at Disney Springs, dubbed Animated Evenings. This post will cover details about the participating table service restaurants, Drawn to Life by Cirque du Soleil, and which of the options offer good value for money. Let’s begin with the basics. During Animated Evenings,
Walt Disney World is once again tweaking the lineup for its paid FastPass service, reallocating attractions from the Individual Lightning Lane lineup to Genie+ for each park–making permanent changes that were previously only through summer. This post takes a look at the changes, reasons why, and offers speculation for the future. This change was actually
Halloween treats are returning to Walt Disney World! Magic Kingdom has themed snacks and desserts, with 2022 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party exclusives and all-day food options available August 12 through October 31, 2022. In this food guide, we’ll take a sneak peek at the spook season treats. Walt Disney World’s culinary teams have
Walt Disney World has announced that the International Programs will soon bring back the Cultural Representatives, about one year after the College Program resumed. This post shares dates, details, and commentary on what the return of Cultural Reps means for Epcot. (Updated August 2, 2022.) As you might recall, the Cultural Representative program was suspended
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products has announced its plans and panels for the upcoming D23 Expo in September 2022. With pavilions, panel presentations, and retail stores, fans can buy things, see interesting displays, and be the first to learn never-before-seen details of new themed lands, attractions, shows, and more. The Disney Parks and Experiences Wonderful World
Oriental Land Company announced that the permanent replacement for Fantasmic, “Believe! Sea of Dreams,” will debut on November 11, 2022 at Tokyo DisneySea. This post shares details and concept art about the upcoming nighttime spectacular, plus a rundown of other upcoming changes and additions to Japan’s Disney parks. In “Believe! Sea of Dreams,” Disney and
Discount MagicBand+ designs are now available for pre-arrival Walt Disney World hotel guests and Annual Passholders. This buying guide covers the upgrade purchase process, troubleshooting order issues, and the two-dozen different interactive Magic Band Plus styles. (Updated July 27, 2022 at 3:30 pm EST.) For those who are unfamiliar with it, the MagicBand+ is the enhanced
Select MagicBand+ styles are on being sold on shopDisney.com for anyone to buy, whether they’re staying on-site or off-site at Walt Disney World, or even those who want one with no plans to ever visit the parks. This post offers a quick look at the interactive Magic Band Plus designs for those who don’t want
Just when you thought the Genie+ UI couldn’t get any worse, Walt Disney World has said “hold my beer” and made more guest-unfriendly changes. This post runs through recent changes to the paid FastPass service, explaining how this will be a frustrating way to start the day for Lightning Lane power users. In the last
