Katie Francis 
Disney Very Merriest After Hours, the hard ticket event replacing Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom this year, has officially sold out for November 9. The event runs on select nights from November 8 through December 21. Tickets for all other nights of the event were still available at the time of … Read more
Oga’s Cantina, part of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, is once again seating multiple parties per booth now that plexiglass dividers have been installed. One party is seated per section. The plexiglass dividers have been in place for about a month, and are only found at the booths. The standing tables do … Read more
A new Mickey Mouse airplane has debuted as a collaboration between Disney and Brazilian airline Azul Linhas Aéreas for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. Mickey Mouse Nas Nuvens (Mickey Mouse in the Clouds), an Airbus A320neo plane, is the first of four Disney-themed airplanes coming to Azul’s lineup. The planes will fly domestic … Read more
As with FastPass+ and paper FastPass before it, Lightning Lane carries on the tradition of allowing a grace period for early and late arrivals. Lightning Lane, like its predecessors, gives guests a one-hour window to arrive at the attraction entrance. Upon arrival, tap your ticket media or MagicBand to the Mickey tapstile to check-in for … Read more
This winter, holiday celebrations are returning to Universal Studios Hollywood, including Grinchmas, The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle, and more. Christmas in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts™ Castle Experience a holiday spectacle with dazzling lights and music cast against the majestic backdrop of Hogwarts™ castle. Holiday Frog … Read more
Disney Genie+ is now available to add to your day at Walt Disney World, and it includes the new Disney PhotoPass Augmented Reality Lenses. One of the most anticipated lenses lets you take photos of Cinderella Castle throughout the years, including its construction, the classic style, and the 25th anniversary castle cake. Cinderella Castle, as … Read more
UPDATE: Genie+ will be renamed Lightning Lane Multi Pass and advance selections will become available on July 24, 2024. Disney Genie debuted this morning, and with it, Genie+ and Lightning Lane, the new paid replacement to the former FastPass+ program. We’re at the parks today checking out the new features of the program, and we have a … Read more
Disney Genie has made its official debut this morning with an update to the My Disney Experience mobile app. The update is available to download through most major app stores. Some guests are finding they need to delete the My Disney Experience app and redownload it in order to get the update to work. When … Read more
New “Peter Pan” merchandise has arrived in the United Kingdom Pavilion at EPCOT. There are two new collections, one featuring Tinker Bell, and one encouraging guests to “never grow up.” We found all the new items inside The Queen’s Table. “Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust” Hat – $27.99 “Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust” Long Sleeve … Read more
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa recently debuted its newly refurbished lobby. While checking out the remodel, we also made a stop at the Artist’s Palette to try the 50th anniversary Crème Brûlée Éclair. Crème Brûlée Éclair – $5.99 Crème Brûlée Custard, Sugar Crust, Caramel Ganache, with a Milk Chocolate Disc The sugar crust on … Read more
Disney Genie+ arrives tomorrow, and part of the features include Disney PhotoPass AR Lenses, included in the $15 per ticket per day fee. Now Disney has revealed some of the special Lenses and features that will be available for guests who purchase Genie+. Disney characters and park icons will come to life in augmented reality … Read more
New apparel has arrived in Mickey’s of Hollywood at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, including a “Walt Disney World is my Happy Place” t-shirt, Cinderella Castle leggings, and socks featuring Mickey & Friends. “Walt Disney World is My Happy Place” T-shirt – $36.99 Mickey & Friends “Good Times” Socks – $19.99 Leggings – $39.99 Be sure to … Read more
The new Disney Genie service launches on October 19, and we have a full guide to the new program here for you. What is Disney Genie? Disney Genie is the name used for the complimentary virtual services provided through the My Disney Experience App. At this time, Disney Genie can only be accessed through the … Read more
In Legends of Hollywood at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we found several new shirts featuring Mickey Mouse, Goofy, and “Alice in Wonderland.” “Alice in Wonderland” Long-sleeve Shirt – $44.99 The blue and white tie-dye shirt features the Cheshire Cat perched atop a mushroom on the front, along with the phrase, “Welcome to Wonderland.” Mushrooms and flowers … Read more
UPDATE: Genie+ will be renamed Lightning Lane Multi Pass and advance selections will become available on July 24, 2024. Disney Genie+ and Lightning Lane are the paid programs replacing FastPass+. They made their debut at Walt Disney World Resort on October 19, 2021. This is our guide to the Walt Disney World service. Read our … Read more
UPDATE: Individual Lightning Lane will be rebranded Lightning Lane Single Pass and allow advance selections beginning on July 24, 2024. Disney Genie and the new Lightning Lane program are coming to Walt Disney World on October 19, and we’ve got a full guide to the new Individual Lightning Lane program. What is Individual Lightning Lane? Individual Lightning … Read more
