WDWNT Daily Recap (9/2/21): Lightning Lane Signage Appears, Br’er Rabbit Statue Removed from Magic Kingdom, Space 220 Restaurant Opening 9/20, 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, September 2, 2021. Walt Disney World … 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 (8/19/21): 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

Fans Make Their Feelings Clear as Disney Genie Videos Receive Over 70% Dislikes on Disney Parks YouTube Channel

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Yesterday, Disney announced major changes with the new Disney Genie service, including Genie+ and Lightning Lane, paid options to replace the formerly free FastPass service. Now that the dust has settled, fans are making their feelings clear. Of the three announcement videos, the reactions (quantified by likes vs. dislikes) are over 70% negative for two … 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

Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Guests Will Have Early Access to Lightning Lane Attraction Selections

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Today, Disney announced the new Genie+ and Lightning Lane programs replacing FastPass+ at Walt Disney World. While resort hotel guests may be disappointed to learn they will lose their opportunity to book ride times 60 days in advance, they will still have a slight advantage over other guests. While all guests will be able to … Read more

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Will Use Virtual Queue When it Opens at EPCOT

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Alongside the announcement that FastPass+ would be replaced with the paid Genie+ this fall, we have learned that Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will use a virtual queue similar to Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. In addition to the regular, complimentary virtual queue system, access to Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will be available as a Lightning Lane … 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

BREAKING: Paid FastPass Replacement Announced with Unveiling of Genie, Genie+, and Lightning Lane at Walt Disney World, Disneyland

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Disney is officially introducing their new Genie Service, along with Genie+ and Lightning Lane. Disney Genie+ and Lightning Lane will replace FastPasses at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort this fall. The complimentary Disney Genie service will be built into My Disney Experience and Disneyland App. With Disney Genie, guests will have a personalized itinerary … Read more