Disney Vacation Tips

Top Tips for Using Disney Genie at Walt Disney World

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Of all of the new things to come to Walt Disney World over the past year, the rollout of the Disney Genie program has probably brought about the most questions. Previously I have shared what Disney Genie is and how the *paid* aspects – (Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lanes (ILL) – work, as well as how the *free* part of Disney Genie (yes, there is a free part!) works. If you aren’t familiar with any of this or haven’t read those posts, head there first, and then come back here for today’s follow up:

Our experience using Disney Genie – and my top tips for using it to make the most of your time and budget. Read more

Exploring Disney: Rafiki’s Planet Watch

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If you are looking for a fun, informative, and kid friendly area in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, take some time to explore Rafiki’s Planet Watch. To get here you must take the Wildlife Express Train, a short and fun ride that is located in Harambe Station. Once you arrive at Rafiki’s Planet Watch, you’ll find some interesting experiences! Read more

Exploring Disney: Going on a Safari

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One of my must do’s in Disney’s Animal Kingdom is Kilimanjaro Safari which is located in the Africa section of the park. On this ride, you’ll set off in an open-air vehicle for a guided tour of an African savanna—and have the chance to spot all kinds of live animals roaming free! Read more

Holiday Magic at Disney Springs: A Christmas Tree Stroll & More

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If you’re going to be visiting the Walt Disney World Resort this holiday season – or even if you’ll just be in the Orlando area, be sure to carve out some time in your busy itinerary to make your way over to Disney Springs at night. This year, you can discover Christmas around every corner, as you come across a collection of elaborately decorated Disney Christmas trees spread throughout the neighborhoods of Disney Springs. Read more

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