Tag: FastPass+

Food and Wine FastPass ??

Posted on by AllEars
Although the 2013 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is still some two months away I’ve been thinking about an idea that I think would be a win-win situation for both the Walt Disney World Resort and its guests. At the Food & Wine Welcome Center… …you can purchase special Food & Wine Gift Cards. … Continue reading "Food and Wine FastPass ??"
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Walt Disney World Guide Maps

Posted on by Jack Spence
Let's take a look at these guide maps in detail. First, there is the cover. More often than not, the front page will reveal something new or recently upgraded in a given park. Disney is always looking for ways to promote their latest-and-greatest. The biggest thing to happen at WDW in quite a while is the expansion of Fantasyland. So of course, this is what graces the Magic Kingdom guide map cover. Guide maps for the four WDW parks are available just past the turnstiles. They are offered in the following languages: German, Spanish, French, Japanese, Portuguese, and English.
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Magic Kingdom and Grand Floridian Walk Around

Posted on by AllEars
On Friday, 1/18/2013, I headed to the Magic Kingdom to check out the Giggle Gang in Storybook Circus and see what else was happening. I went by way of the Grand Floridian so I could see the new Alice Splash Zone. Check out more photos of Alice’s Splash Zone! I knew Gasparilla Grill and Games … Continue reading "Magic Kingdom and Grand Floridian Walk Around"
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MyMagic+ Latest in Innovation in the Evolution of the Disney Guest Experience

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is using technology to make it easier than ever before for guests to make the most of their Walt Disney World visit. Many of these efforts fall under the umbrella of MyMagic+, including the introduction of new MagicBands. These wristbands connect all the vacation choices guests make online with the website/app My Disney Experience, including FastPass+ access.
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New RFID FastPass Testing First Hand Report!

Posted on by AllEars
Starting May 1 and continuing through May 15, Magic Kingdom will be conducting a test of Disney's FASTPASS. During this period, certain guests will be selected prior to their arrival to participate. (You cannot request to participate in the test program while visiting the parks.) Participants in this test will be able to select a FASTPASS itinerary based on their preferences, then will receive an email confirming the itinerary. These guests will be given a FASTPASS card to use at select Magic Kingdom attractions. The card uses the same sort of radio frequency (RF) technology found in credit cards, Bluetooth phones and WiFi, but is NOT valid for admission to any theme park and cannot be used to enter resort rooms. It is only valid for use on the date(s) and at the times and attractions listed in the email confirmation.
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Tips to keep kids happy while waiting in line at Disney World

Posted on by AllEars
Large-screen video games were added to the Space Mountain queue. The weeks before and after Easter are some of the busiest at Walt Disney World, which means that even with using FASTPass, you are going to be spending time in lines for attractions, as well as restaurants, transportation, stores and bathrooms on your vacation. That’s … Continue reading "Tips to keep kids happy while waiting in line at Disney World"
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Disney Mobile Magic App Now on iPhone

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
From the Disney Parks Blog: Mobile Magic, the first official Disney Parks app, is now ready for iPhone users to download for free from iTunes HERE. Also, if you’re a Verizon Wireless customer, you now have access to new premium features, including videos and games within the app. Verizon Premium Features — More than 100 … Continue reading "Disney Mobile Magic App Now on iPhone"
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Disney World to enforce return times for FastPasses in March

Posted on by AllEars
Families planning to visit Walt Disney World after the first week in March may want to reconsider their touring strategies for the theme parks. Beginning March 7, cast members will enforce the end times on FastPass tickets, according to multiple reports and sources. FastPasses are essentially reservation times for guests to return to the most … Continue reading "Disney World to enforce return times for FastPasses in March"
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If I Ruled the World – Part One

Posted on by Jack Spence
Recently, Mike Scopa wrote a great four-part blog titled “My Fixit List.” In these articles, he discussed ten things at Walt Disney World that he believes have been neglected and need attention. His blogs got me to thinking, what would I do if I ruled the World – Walt Disney World, that is. If I … Continue reading "If I Ruled the World – Part One"
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Magician Mickey Mouse and Princesses Meet and Greets

Posted on by Deb Wills
On April 1, the new Magician Mickey Mouse and Princess meet-and-greet areas opened up in the newly renovated Town Square Theater (formerly Exposition Hall). See the press release here. This sign points guests to the new meet-and-greet: Wait times for the Princesses and Mickey are posted outside: There are separate queues for the Princesses and … Continue reading "Magician Mickey Mouse and Princesses Meet and Greets"
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