Disney News, Discussion & an Element of Fun - 2022 Edition

[Kerr84]

Just saw an article that said:

Disney has announced that Frozen Ever Afterin EPCOT, Space Mountain in Magic Kingdom, and Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be included in the cost of Genie+ beginning February 25th through August 7th, 2022!

 

[mrsap]

Disney Removes Multiple Attractions from Individual Lightning Lane, Moved to Disney Genie+

Disney World will move multiple attractions from Individual Lightning Lane selections to the Genie+ bucket of attractions. The move is described as temporary, taking effect February 25 and lasting through August 7th.

Frozen Ever After, Space Mountain, and Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railwaywill move to the Genie+ offering, demoted from Individual Lightning Lane a la carte offerings. Thank

 

[bambialways4ever]

Just saw an article that said:

Disney has announced that Frozen Ever Afterin EPCOT, Space Mountain in Magic Kingdom, and Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be included in the cost of Genie+ beginning February 25th through August 7th, 2022!

This makes up for Blizzard Beach being closed for our trip now.
I am so excited

 

[Naomeri]

Disney Removes Multiple Attractions from Individual Lightning Lane, Moved to Disney Genie+

Disney World will move multiple attractions from Individual Lightning Lane selections to the Genie+ bucket of attractions. The move is described as temporary, taking effect February 25 and lasting through August 7th.

Frozen Ever After, Space Mountain, and Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railwaywill move to the Genie+ offering, demoted from Individual Lightning Lane a la carte offerings. Thank

Woohoo!! I might be springing (grudgingly) for G+ on longer race days to minimize the standing, and this makes me hate that decision a little less.

 

[middlechild]

Is there a thread or some place to reference what is currently on Genie+ and ILL$?

 

[mrsap]

Is there a thread or some place to reference what is currently on Genie+ and ILL$?

There is a full list HERE! Click on each park to see individual park ride lists.

 

[disney-inspired]

Woohoo!! I might be springing (grudgingly) for G+ on longer race days to minimize the standing, and this makes me hate that decision a little less.

But why temporarily? Come on, Disney!

Also Space shouldn't have ever been on the list lol

 

[Naomeri]

But why temporarily? Come on, Disney!

Also Space shouldn't have ever been on the list lol

I guess Disney liked the symmetry of 2 $LL per park, and until Tron is done, Space was their choice at MK with SDMT

 

[mrsap]

But why temporarily? Come on, Disney!

Also Space shouldn't have ever been on the list lol

Why Did Disney Remove Attractions from Individual Lightning Lane?

[Moving these attractions to Genie+] will help to give Guests more options as we prepare for a busy spring and summer season.
Disney World

 

[mrsap]

Disneyland President: “Enhancements” Coming to Disneyland Version of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway

 

[Aprilshack]

Disney Removes Multiple Attractions from Individual Lightning Lane, Moved to Disney Genie+

Disney World will move multiple attractions from Individual Lightning Lane selections to the Genie+ bucket of attractions. The move is described as temporary, taking effect February 25 and lasting through August 7th.

Frozen Ever After, Space Mountain, and Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railwaywill move to the Genie+ offering, demoted from Individual Lightning Lane a la carte offerings. Thank

ILL not selling so well then? Seeing if more people will now plump for Genie +?

 

[1lilspark]

ILL not selling so well then? Seeing if more people will now plump for Genie +?

It’s to have a larger pool of options for genie+during the busy holiday & summer season….
They already added them to select character sightings for this reason over the holidays

 

[mrsap]

Good Morning Everyone! Happy Friday!!


Disney is so much fun, it’s our Happy Place! However, lately people have been complaining a lot about the ridiculously long lines throughout the parks. I thought I’d create a little dedication to those who choose to stick it out and wait in line. As you read/sing, please keep in mind “How Far I’ll Go” by Moana!!! Let’s get right to it!!!




I've been staring at the back of this guys head
'Long as I can remember
Never really knowing why




I wish I could just use a fast pass
Instead I’m stuck at this impasse
I guess I’ll stand here & cry.




Every turn I take
Every trail I track
Every path I make
Every road leads back
To that line I know, where I do not know
How long it’ll be.




You know the line in Pan’s flight you can’t see?
It calls me
But no one knows
How far it goes




Hey that kid, nor that guy, are standing 6 feet behind me
Should I let it go?
If I don’t let it go, there’s no telling how far i’ll go.




I know everybody in the parks,
Seem so happy in the parks,
Everything is by design.
But I know if everybody in the parks,
Begins to cut in each line,
I’m not sure we’ll be fine.




I can keep it inside
I can just stay strong
I’ll be satisfied if I play along
But the voice inside sings a different song
YOU WEREN’T IN FRONT OF ME!!




Are those churros at that stand that I see?
I’m hungry!
No one’ll know,
If you quickly go!
Just don’t come back calling out for me,
just come find me!
Or the CM will know…
You got out of line,
You’ll go to the back of line!




What is that, the line in front of me,
What do I see?!
Here we finally go,
We’re so damn close!
Turn around, look around, the sea of people behind me!
Well what do you know,
It’s our turn to goooooooo!!!!!!




We got this guys!!!!!! Hope you have a great weekend!!

 

[mrsap]

Disneyland Resort close to pre-pandemic employment levels

The Disneyland Resort is getting closer to pre-pandemic employee levels. The resort began its phased reopening last April and has been slowly bringing back more cast members. Now, the resort has 30,000 cast members and a job fair happening today.

 

[mrsap]

Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Photo Tour

For those who want a warning of SPOILERS: they are ahead. If you have a Cruise booked, you may not want to see the ending.

 

[indylaw99]

ILL not selling so well then? Seeing if more people will now plump for Genie +?

I have a friend there this week who said that staying off property, he couldn't even get most of the ILL because they were already sold out to resort guests by park opening. He said even some of the regular Genie+ were gone by the time the park opened (like Slinky Dog). I think they want to keep selling more Genie+ but they are getting a lot of negative feedback because people can only get one or two of the "e ticket" type rides with it before they are gone for the day. I guess selling more Genie+ is preferable to the money from the ILL?? It will be interesting to see how fast the newly moved ones book up completely today.

 

[mrsap]

Full List of Characters You Could Encounter on Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

(I’m not going to post anything additional to avoid spoilers for those who may be going.)

 

[mrsap]

Dining Is Fully Immersive in Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

 

[Brocktoon]

Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Photo Tour

For those who want a warning of SPOILERS: they are ahead. If you have a Cruise booked, you may not want to see the ending.

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Folks can rightfully debate on the price-point ... but based on the new influx of pictures coming in from the previews, I think the ship and character designs are looking much better than some of promotional material put out by Disney. The 'true' reviews won't be dropping til later next week.

 

[bbeagle]

Spring Break Disney World Park Passes Begin to Sell Out

There are no dates currently sold out for Annual Passholders.

How does that work? Are there 2 'buckets' of people who get to reserve at the parks?

I would think people who purchased tickets for specific days should have an advantage over annual pass holders?