Author: Crush on the Magic
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Disney Genie, Genie+, and Individual Attraction Selection (IAS) service at Walt Disney World and Disneyland is still very much in it’s infancy. There are things about it that are working well and things that could be much improved. I have covered the announcement and the explanation of how the services work at great lengths over…
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In previous posts, I have broken down the cost and general steps as to how Genie+ and Individual Attraction Selections (IAS) work at Walt Disney World. After having just returned from a trip and using the service during a peak crowd time (February winter break), I have a few opinions and tips I think will…
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Things change rapidly at Walt Disney World Resort. This handy slideshow is a breakdown of the Character Dining Experiences that have been typically offered at Walt Disney World. The infographic breakdown the who, what, when, where and if it currently operating. Please note that some photos are prior to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Characters now meet…
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I have extensively covered why on-property at Walt Disney World is worth it for a fully immersive Disney vacation experience. In this post, I am providing my handy guide to the EPCOT resort area and just a glimpse at all the fabulous things there are to do at these unique resorts. These make the perfect…
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In late September, my husband and I sailed aboard the Disney DREAM on a four night Halloween on the High Seas cruise. This adventure was not only relaxing, it was an informative look into the level of detail Disney has put into their return to sailing and guest satisfaction. This cruise included a double-dip (Aka…
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October 19th was the official launch of Disney Genie, the program built inside the My Disney Experience app that is designed to aid guests in maximizing their park days and customizing their experience to their interests. I previously provided a detailed overview about Disney Genie, Genie+ and Individual Attraction Selections here. Now that Genie is…
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On October 1, 2021, Walt Disney World began it’s 18-month-long celebration of it’s 50th anniversary. New cavalcades, stage shows, water shows (Animal Kingdom’s “Kite Tails”), nighttime spectaculars (Magic Kingdom’s “Enchantment” and EPCOT’s “Harmonious”), decor and costuming is live and the excitement is definitely in Central Florida. The beginning of this month also meant the opening…
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As of September 2, 2021, below are the new CDC requirements that are to be implemented for all Disney Cruise Line sailings. These requirements are effective until further notice. Please visit Disney Cruise Line’s website to be up to date on the most up-to-date details. Since many of these changes are very important, I felt…
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A view of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Let me address the initial elephant in the room. You may be thinkingy “you get paid to sell on-property so of course you are going to say that it’s worth it.” Yes, that is true, but let me dig-in and explain…
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Earlier this week, Disney released a few details about the new Disney Genie, a planning tool for Disneyland and Walt Disney World resort travelers. Disney Genie was originally announced back in 2019 as part of the D23 Expo. The official launch date is said to be Fall 2021. When the official release date is announced,…