BREAKING: BIG Genie+ Changes Finally Announced for Disney World and Disneyland

When it comes to Disney World hotels, there’s a reason many guests claim Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort as their favorite. That’s due to a multitude of factors like the resort’s Hawaiian theming, the newly renovated Moana rooms, and the smell (seriously, it SMELLS SO GOOD IN THERE).

Flying to Disney World this year? If you’re going in March (or just planning ahead) and are wondering just how BAD (or good!) flight costs are, we’ve got the information you need right here. Each month we take a look at the cost of some upcoming flights to...

February means LOTS of new food and drinks in Disney World. Not only does the resort introduce new foods and treats for Black History Month, but we also see a LOT of snacks and drinks dedicated to Valentine’s Day! That means lots of pink food and heart-shaped sweets. Now, though, a popular Disney World cocktail is getting in on the romantic vibes.

The paid FastPass+ replacement service is key to skipping the lines throughout Disney World and it has evolved since it was first released. Genie+ selections can now be modified, just what is available through Genie+ vs. Individual Lightning Lanes has changed over the past few months, and new attractions are sometimes added to the service. But soon, an important perk will be added to the Genie+ service. Here’s what you need to know.

It’s the dream of many Disney World fans to stay in the parks after they close and enjoy the rides, entertainment, and ambiance without the huge crowds. Guess what? That dream can actually come true!. If you’re willing to pay some extra cash, there are several different options you...

BIG changes are coming to Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom soon!. With the TRON: Lightcycle / Run opening date quickly approaching, Cast Members are making sure Tomorrowland is in tip-top shape before guests flock to check out the new attraction this April. We were at Magic Kingdom and saw a maintenance...

Disney World is full of exciting entertainment, delicious snacks, thrilling attractions, and of course — CHARACTERS!. We just saw the return of Ariel at her Grotto in Magic Kingdom, and soon Belle will be back at Enchanted Tales with Belle, too. But, over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, a RARE character has been spotted out and about greeting guests — and we’re taking you with us to check it out!

TRON Lightcycle / Run will be opening soon in Magic Kingdom (April 4th!) but there’s a way for you to get a better glance at the ride right NOW. Sure, you could stare at it from Tomorrowland, hop on the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover for a view from the sky, or even get on the Walt Disney World Railroad to see the coaster from the train’s unique view. But there’s another way to get a closer look at the vehicles for this upcoming ride.

If it’s been a while since you’ve been to Disney Springs, we have all of the updates for you!. Disney World has been pretty busy lately with the closing of Splash Mountain, the upcoming changes to nighttime shows, and the upcoming grand opening of TRON Lightcycle / Run. While all of that has been focused on the parks, we can’t leave out Disney Springs! So today we’re going to catch you up on all things new happening in Disney’s shopping, dining, and entertainment complex.

We’re in Disney World every day, and we’ve tried just about everything you can eat at the restaurants inside the parks and at the hotels. There are some truly fantastic snacks and meals, but there are also a few things you might want to skip. So which eats are which? We’re here to help you figure that out!

If there’s one thing we like to do here at Disney Food Blog, it’s eat. And if there’s one thing we like to eat, it’s Disney desserts! Luckily, there is NO shortage of exciting new snacks to try in Disney World, so come with us to try a NEW sweet treat from a Disney Resort hotel.

Okay, who’s ready to enter The Grid with Magic Kingdom’s new ride? TRON Lightcycle / Run will take Disney World guests on a thrilling lightcycle ride through a “dark computerized world.”. TRON’s big opening is coming up soon on April 4th, and we’re starting to see a...

Ice cream and cake, Saturday and Sunday, corn dog nuggets and plastic cheese — there are so many combinations we love. The latest collab between Disney and McDonald’s combines two of our favorite things, and we are so pumped!. McDonald’s recently announced a new line of Happy Meal...

It’s been quite the whirlwind of a week here at Disney World — the canopy has officially been lit on TRON Lightcycle / Run, showtimes for Happily Ever After were announced, and Disney’s 100th anniversary officially kicked off! And boy did we find tons of merch this week for the occasion. Come take a look at everything we saw in Hollywood Studios this week!

FREE theme park tickets? You’re not dreaming, and April Fool’s Day isn’t for a couple more months. Universal Orlando will sometimes offer discounts or promotions on tickets, and they’re having a huge sale right now that gives you two days of tickets FREE when you purchase a three-day ticket. Check out the details!

One fan-favorite Disney World treat just got a seasonal update, and we’re heading to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to check it out!. Over at Woody’s Lunch Box, you’ll find eats like grilled cheese with tomato soup, totchos (tater tot nachos), and — of course — lunch box tarts! These are basically fancy pop tarts, but somehow they’re also so much more than that. Come along with us to try the latest flavor of lunch box tart, which arrived for Disney’s Celebrate Soulfully event.

Let’s be real — one of the best parts of being a grown-up at Disney is the wide array of delicious and fun drinks. In celebration of 100 Years of the Walt Disney Company, all sorts of yummy snacks and treats are popping up in the parks. In true Disney fashion, they’ve included some adult beverages in the new Disney100 treat lineup. While you can find alcoholic drinks throughout the parks, for now, we’re going to talk about the new Disney100 beverages at Hollywood Lounge in Disney California Adventure — because there are options here for the whole family!

Can you believe we’re already a whole MONTH into 2023?!. If you haven’t already started planning your Disney World vacation for this year, what are you waiting for? It’s going to be a BIG year in the parks with new rides, restaurants, and more coming soon. And, you can enjoy it all thanks to these Disney World hotel and ticket discounts you might find in February and beyond!

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February brought lots of tasty eats to Disney World as part of Disney’s Celebrate Soulfully event to honor Black History Month. But we’re not finished with the new treats yet. There are a TON of new treats coming to the Disney parks to celebrate Valentine’s Day. If you’ll...