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The “Free” Disney Genie and How to Use It

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While the focus for just about everyone has been on the new “paid FastPass” service known as Disney Genie and Lightning Lanes (and how to make sense of the system), what has been often overlooked is that part of this new system is actually free for all Disney guests to use.

As we’ve noted previously, there are actually several components to Disney’s new Genie System: Disney Genie (this is the free part), Genie+ (paid) and Individual Attraction Selections (IAS) which are also known in many places as Individual Lightning Lane (ILL) attractions (also paid). I shared info a few weeks ago about the two paid aspects of Genie, so today is all about the free part. Read more

Packing Tips for Your First Cruise

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One of the most common questions I get from those taking their first cruise is “what should I pack?” And while what you’ll be taking will depend on the kind of cruise you’re taking, there are some general guidelines to keep in mind when you are packing for cruise. Read more

Thankful for the Many Magical Memories

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Tomorrow is Thanksgiving in the United States, and as we near the end of 2021 – and after nearly 2 years of a pandemic that is still with us – counting blessings seems even more important than ever. For those of us who have had the chance to experience “Disney magic” at the parks, we know that magic provides us with far more than the chance to meet a Mouse or enjoy a Dole Whip. So, in the spirit of gratitude, I am re-running some thoughts I have shared in the past on why that Disney magic is one of the many things I will always be thankful for. Wishing you a a wonderful, safe, and magical Thanksgiving!

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What to Know About Cruising and COVID

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It’s not really possible to discuss cruising at the moment without addressing the question that is on the minds of many who are considering a cruise vacation – “What are the COVID policies if you want to cruise right now?”

So, let’s chat about that today. Read more

Exploring Disney: Changing Holidays

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Walt Disney World is in the business of, above all, creating magic. And at no time is that more evident – or fascinating – than in the “changing of the seasons”. As Magic Kingdom says good bye to Halloween, Santa’s elves literally create a Winter Wonderland overnight, and just in time for the first Disney Very Merriest After Hours event next week. This video is from a few years ago, and while some of the decor has changed, the process remains the same. Magic happens overnight!  Read more