LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (July 21, 2022) – Starting July 27, Walt Disney World Resort guests will interact with Disney stories in all new ways through the magic of technology, with the launch of Disney’s newest wearable, MagicBand+. The new product will enhance guest visits to Walt Disney World Resort throughout the vacation destination’s 50th anniversary celebration...
Believe it or not, it takes 12 months to prepare for the holiday season at Walt Disney World Resort! As the year cycles through springtime showers, summer barbeques, and autumn harvests, cast members are also busy planning for the most wonderful time of the year at the “Most Magical Place on Earth.” In celebration of #HalfwayToTheHolidays, here’s a sneak peek of all...
Disney has announced that changes are coming to Genie+ at Walt Disney World. The most significant of those changes regarding the service’s usefulness on any given day is that Genie+ will now be “subject to availability.” Meaning that Disney will cut off purchases once a set number of users have purchased the service. Second, Disney will no longer allow guests to pre...
Beginning today, the last vestiges of Walt Disney World’s COVID-19 response are being rolled back, with masks no longer being required on any Walt Disney World transportation, this includes buses and monorails. Face coverings are optional for Guests in both outdoor and indoor locations, as well as Disney transportation. It is recommended Guests who are not fully...
Visiting Walt Disney World is a dream come true for kids and parents alike, but many parents (or caregivers) with children on the autism spectrum or that have other cognitive disabilities might be overwhelmed by the breadth and complexity of a Walt Disney World vacation – as many other groups of first-time guests are. While we’re working on compiling...
As Feb. 14 approaches, there is no shortage of delightful eats and sips to enjoy for an extra touch of l’amour at Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, Hong Kong Disneyland, Shanghai Disney Resort, and Tokyo Disney Resort. They say food is a way to the heart, and these items will leave you on cloud nine. Prepare to be...
Today is not only the launch of Disney Genie, Genie+, and Lightning Lane but it’s also the launch of Disney’s updated Disability Access Service, as we mentioned in this earlier article. One of the improvements Disney has made is that users can now get return times through the My Disney Experience app instead of having to visit a Cast Member at the...
Did you know that guests with both hearing disabilities and visual disabilities can benefit from the same, simple handheld device while experiencing attractions at Walt Disney World (and Disneyland, too)? Disney’s Handheld Device is a palm-sized wireless device that was developed in 2002. The device features several services, including Assistive Listening, which...
As a visually impaired Disney goer, I know how important it is to get up close to the action, so today I wanted to share a few tips about getting where you can best see. Note that social distancing has changed the game in terms of maneuvering the parks. Stand as close as possible to the doors of the theater keeping in mind where seating is inside. For example, at The...
Beginning today at Magic Kingdom guests will find three new dining options available with mobile order, allowing them to safely and quickly grab a bite on the go. This should be especially helpful for guests with hearing disabilities and non-verbal guests. The following locations have added mobile order: The Friar’s NookSleepy HollowSunshine Tree Terrace Are you...