Disney Debuts New Mickey Mouse Airplane with Brazilian Airline Azul Linhas Aéreas

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A new Mickey Mouse airplane has debuted as a collaboration between Disney and Brazilian airline Azul Linhas Aéreas for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. Mickey Mouse Nas Nuvens (Mickey Mouse in the Clouds), an Airbus A320neo plane, is the first of four Disney-themed airplanes coming to Azul’s lineup. The planes will fly domestic … Read more

Lightning Lane Still Allows a Grace Period for Early and Late Arrivals at Walt Disney World

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As with FastPass+ and paper FastPass before it, Lightning Lane carries on the tradition of allowing a grace period for early and late arrivals. Lightning Lane, like its predecessors, gives guests a one-hour window to arrive at the attraction entrance. Upon arrival, tap your ticket media or MagicBand to the Mickey tapstile to check-in for … Read more

Grinchmas, The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle, and More Holiday Celebrations Return to Universal Studios Hollywood Starting November 26

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This winter, holiday celebrations are returning to Universal Studios Hollywood, including Grinchmas, The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle, and more. Christmas in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts™ Castle Experience a holiday spectacle with dazzling lights and music cast against the majestic backdrop of Hogwarts™ castle. Holiday Frog … Read more

PHOTOS: Cinderella Castle Genie+ PhotoPass AR Lens Debuts With 25th Anniversary Castle Cake, Construction, and Classic Style Filters

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Disney Genie+ is now available to add to your day at Walt Disney World, and it includes the new Disney PhotoPass Augmented Reality Lenses. One of the most anticipated lenses lets you take photos of Cinderella Castle throughout the years, including its construction, the classic style, and the 25th anniversary castle cake. Cinderella Castle, as … Read more

GUIDE: Booking Lightning Lane With Disney Genie+ at Walt Disney World

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Disney Genie debuted this morning, and with it, Genie+ and Lightning Lane, the new paid replacement to the former FastPass+ program. We’re at the parks today checking out the new features of the program, and we have a full guide for you on booking Lightning Lane with Genie+. At 7:00 a.m., guests can purchase same-day … Read more

Disney Genie Launches in New Update for My Disney Experience App

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Disney Genie has made its official debut this morning with an update to the My Disney Experience mobile app. The update is available to download through most major app stores. Some guests are finding they need to delete the My Disney Experience app and redownload it in order to get the update to work. When … Read more

PHOTOS: New ‘Peter Pan’ Merchandise Flies Into EPCOT

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New “Peter Pan” merchandise has arrived in the United Kingdom Pavilion at EPCOT. There are two new collections, one featuring Tinker Bell, and one encouraging guests to “never grow up.” We found all the new items inside The Queen’s Table. “Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust” Hat – $27.99 “Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust” Long Sleeve … Read more

REVIEW: Delightful 50th Anniversary Crème Brûlée Éclair From Artist’s Palette at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

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Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa recently debuted its newly refurbished lobby. While checking out the remodel, we also made a stop at the Artist’s Palette to try the 50th anniversary Crème Brûlée Éclair. Crème Brûlée Éclair – $5.99 Crème Brûlée Custard, Sugar Crust, Caramel Ganache, with a Milk Chocolate Disc The sugar crust on … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Take Photos With The 25th Anniversary Cake Castle or Step Into Your Favorite Scenes With Disney PhotoPass AR Lenses, Part of Genie+, at Walt Disney World

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Disney Genie+ arrives tomorrow, and part of the features include Disney PhotoPass AR Lenses, included in the $15 per ticket per day fee. Now Disney has revealed some of the special Lenses and features that will be available for guests who purchase Genie+. Disney characters and park icons will come to life in augmented reality … Read more

PHOTOS: ‘Walt Disney World is My Happy Place’ T-Shirt and More New Apparel Available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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New apparel has arrived in Mickey’s of Hollywood at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, including a “Walt Disney World is my Happy Place” t-shirt, Cinderella Castle leggings, and socks featuring Mickey & Friends. “Walt Disney World is My Happy Place” T-shirt – $36.99 Mickey & Friends “Good Times” Socks – $19.99 Leggings – $39.99 Be sure to … Read more

Full Guide to the NEW Disney Genie Service for Walt Disney World Resort

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The new Disney Genie service launches on October 19, and we have a full guide to the new program here for you. What is Disney Genie? Disney Genie is the name used for the complimentary virtual services provided through the My Disney Experience App. At this time, Disney Genie can only be accessed through the … Read more

PHOTOS: Mickey Mouse, Goofy, and ‘Alice in Wonderland’ Shirts Arrive at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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In Legends of Hollywood at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we found several new shirts featuring Mickey Mouse, Goofy, and “Alice in Wonderland.” “Alice in Wonderland” Long-sleeve Shirt – $44.99 The blue and white tie-dye shirt features the Cheshire Cat perched atop a mushroom on the front, along with the phrase, “Welcome to Wonderland.” Mushrooms and flowers … Read more

GUIDE: How to Use Disney Genie+ & Lightning Lane, Paid Replacement to FastPass at Walt Disney World

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Disney Genie+ and Lightning Lane are the paid program replacing FastPass+, making its debut on October 19, and we have a full guide for you to the new system. What is Disney Genie+? Disney Genie+ is an add-on product to the complimentary Disney Genie feature. It can be accessed via the My Disney Experience mobile … Read more

GUIDE: How to Purchase Disney Genie Individual Lightning Lane Selections at Walt Disney World

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Disney Genie and the new Lightning Lane program are coming to Walt Disney World on October 19, and we’ve got a full guide to the new Individual Lightning Lane program. What is Individual Lightning Lane? Individual Lightning Lane offers the chance to purchase access to a single attraction — for up to two different attractions … Read more

PHOTOS: Façade Partially Destroyed as Demolition Continues on Primeval Whirl at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Demolition continues moving quickly on Primeval Whirl at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. On our latest visit, we noticed that part of the façade had been removed. The vignette section that extended beyond the main façade is now gone as the supports have also been removed. Primeval Whirl had two separate tracks, and the track on the … Read more

PHOTOS: Marvel’s ‘Eternals’ Merchandise Now Available at Disney Springs

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Merchandise for the newest Marvel Cinematic Universe film, “Eternals,” is now available at World of Disney and Marvel Super Hero Headquarters at Disney Springs. “Eternals” arrives in theaters on November 5, but you can pick up toys and apparel now. T-shirt – $36.99 Fitted T-shirt – $36.99 Youth T-shirt – $19.99 Reversible Jacket – $64.99 … Read more