PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 9/3/21 (Iconic Bronze Character Statues Completely Removed From The Hub, New Nightmare Before Christmas Loungefly Creeps Onto Main Street U.S.A., Transportation and Ticket Center Sees Ticket Booth Transformations, and More)

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Good morning and welcome to another gorgeous day at Walt Disney World! Today we’ll be venturing through Magic Kingdom and learning about all of the latest and greatest things happening throughout this wonderful park. Let’s jump in!  This morning we found ourselves at the Transportation and Ticket Center, where we quickly noticed that every single … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom & Disney’s Hollywood Studios 9/4/21 (New 50th Anniversary Gondolas, Lightning Lane Signage Pops Up at Multiple Hollywood Studios Attractions, New 50th Celebration Buses Take a Trip, and More)

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Hello everybody! I hope you’re ready to join us on another adventure as we discover just what waits in store for us today at Walt Disney World. Today we took a walk around the many lands of Magic Kingdom and traveled through the star studded streets of Hollywood Studios. We definitely found some surprises, so … Read more

PHOTOS: Lightning Lane Signage Added to Select Attractions at EPCOT

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The age of FastPass+ has ended, and the rollout of Lightning Lane signage has begun at EPCOT. The upcharge service, which is part of Disney Genie+, replaces the complimentary FastPass+ service, which allowed guests to skip the line at select attractions. The rollout comes on the same day as it began at the Magic Kingdom. … Read more

PHOTOS: First Lightning Lane Signage Goes Up, Replaces FastPass+ Signs at Magic Kingdom

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Though Disney Genie Service and Genie+ are not yet available, we’re now seeing our first sign of the FastPass+ replacement in Walt Disney World. The FastPass+ sign at Magic Kingdom’s “it’s a small world” has been “replaced” with a Lightning Lane sign. It’s just a poorly-matched decal. Genie+ will allow guests to pay for access … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (8/21/21): Guests Can Purchase Genie+ at Midnight on Day Of Park Visit, Painting Begins on Damaged Runaway Railway Queue, “Black Widow” Lawsuit Rages On, And More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Saturday, August 21, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (8/19/21): Monorail Loses Power, Stranding Guests; Imagineers Developing Giant Character Exoskeletons; POG Juice Reportedly Leaving Walt Disney World; and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, August 1, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (8/18/21): Disney Genie+ and Lightning Lane Replace FastPass and MaxPass, Masks Optional for Outdoor Attractions at Walt Disney World, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Paid Access to Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Coming to Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort

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As part of the Genie+ and Lightning Lane services, guests will soon be able to purchase access to Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort. Select attractions will be available as part of the paid Genie+ service and some will require individual payment through Lightning Lane. Rise of … Read more

PHOTOS: New Limited Edition “Magical Comics” Genie and Limited Release Lunar New Year Pins at Walt Disney World

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Two new pins have arrived at Walt Disney World, one being the first in a monthly series and one celebrating the Lunar New Year. Limited Edition “Magical Comics” Genie Pin – $19.99 A new “Magical Comics” pin will be released each month, starting with this Genie pin. The pin opens up to reveal a short … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Magic Carpets of Aladdin” Disney Parks Wishables Debut at Walt Disney World and shopDisney; 100% of Purchase Price Donated to Make-A-Wish

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If you love Aladdin merchandise, your wish has been granted… and with it, Disney is looking to make even more wishes come true. The Magic Carpets of Aladdin Disney Parks Wishables collection has arrived at Walt Disney World and on shopDisney, featuring beloved characters and icons from the 1992 animated film and Magic Kingdom attraction. … Read more

VIDEO: Princess Read-Along Bedtime Stories Bring Disney Magic to Your Home

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Are you or your little ones missing those bedtime stories that play in the evenings on Walt Disney World resort TV? Thankfully, the Disney Princesses have you covered. On YouTube, fans can find “Disney Princess Read-Alongs,” which feature classic Disney Princesses in short stories you can read on screen, or just enjoy the narration. Follow … Read more

SHOP: Disney Wisdom October Collection Featuring Genie From “Aladdin” Now Available on shopDisney

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Can your friends do this? Can your friends do that? Can your friends pull these out their little hat? I would imagine not, so it’s a good thing shopDisney and the Disney Store are bringing these excellent Genie items to us as part of their monthly Wisdom series! This series features an inspirational quote from … Read more

PHOTOS: New Character Pens (Genie, Little Green Men, Remy, Timon) Spotted at MouseGear in Epcot

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If you’re like me and you can’t help but amass large quantities of stationery (without the intent to ever really use it), then this is the merch post for you. We spotted a set of fun, all-new character pens at MouseGear in Epcot and given what a rarity themed pens are these days, we’re pretty … Read more

PHOTOS: New Limited-Edition “Aladdin” Genie MagicBand Now Granting Wishes at Walt Disney World

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Your wish is granted with this new, limited-edition Aladdin MagicBand featuring the world-famous Genie. While people may have their doubts about the movie itself, the merchandise so far has been pretty amazing, and this MagicBand is no exception. The box features hues of gold and blue, with a Magic Lamp billowing smoke. The lovely gilded … Read more

PHOTOS: Alex and Ani Has Granted All of Our Wishes With Three New Aladdin Bracelets at Disney Springs

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What a day to be an Aladdin fan! We were visiting World of Disney at Disney Springs this morning and came across three new Alex and Ani bracelets. All three metals, rose gold, gold, and silver, are available, but each one has a unique design. You’ve got a wide selection to choose from, so let’s … Read more

PHOTOS: New Genie Magicband Magically Appears at Magic Kingdom’s Frontier Trading Post

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If you happen to find a magic lamp today and get three wishes, you can save your wish for a Genie MagicBand. Disney has already granted it! We spotted this MagicBand at the Cave of Wonders… er…. Frontier Trading Post at the Magic Kingdom. The MagicBand is open edition, and currently sells for $24.99. It … Read more