Hi there Disney friends! Welcome to your all-in-one guide on what Disney Genie is, and how to use it to make your vacation at Disney World as magical as possible! Grab your favorite beverage and settle in for a good read! It may be helpful to have your phone and app near you when reading this post. First, I’ll explain what Disney Genie is, and then get into the details of Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lanes! Let’s find out how to make all your wishes comes true (and unlike Aladdin you can have more than 3)! Disney Genie Disney Genie
Why Do I Need A Travel Agent for Disney?
You’ve decided it’s time to take the plunge and go to the most magical place on earth (or on a Disney cruise or Disney’s Hawaiian resort or…well, the possibilities are endless)! Maybe it’s your first visit, or perhaps it’s your fiftieth. Either way, a travel agent specializing in Disney Destinations can help you plan your vacation to.the.fullest. Wondering what services he/she can provide, and how much they cost? Read on, my friend, and find out why you need a travel agent when planning your next Disney vacation. Oh, did I mention I happen to be one of those agents?! I
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Free Holiday Fun at Disney Springs
There is so much free holiday fun to be had at Disney Springs this time of year. Much like everything else, it looks a little bit different this year, but my daughter and I still had a blast! The best part is (did I mention this yet?) it’s all FREE! You can still experience Disney magic without paying the price of admission! Tree Stroll Before 2020, there was a Christmas Tree Trail in one section of Disney Springs. We could meet with Santa and buy treats as we checked out the beautiful trees. This year trees are spread out
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Florida Gift Ideas
As you know, Florida is near and dear to my heart. I thought it only appropriate to make a list of Florida themed gifts for the holdiays- or it could be for a birthday or anniversary, too! I promise to not show cheesy souvenirs! The gift ideas are organized by category. Date Your State is an Amazon Associate. I may earn from qualifying purchases. Disney Gifts Loungefly Minibackpacks! These are on trend at the moment, and can be found in every giftshop at the parks, but also here on Amazon. This Snow White one is my current fave! Mickey Mouse
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Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Oh.my.goodness.friends. I was completely blown away when we stayed at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge for my daughter’s 4th birthday (be sure to check out my post on 8 Ideas for making Disney Birthdays Special). Even with all the COVID restrictions, we had an AMAZING time staying at this deluxe resort. I wanted to move in and never leave! From the homey, woodsy theming (We really felt like we were in a mountain lodge) to our super friendly server at the Geyser Point Bar and Grill, to the luxurious accommodations, we felt at home. Spending time together at a resort that made
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Arrgggghh! Family Pirate Movie Night!
Arrrggggh mateys!!! My family and I just love pretending to be pirates, and we also do a lot of dreaming about when we can go on our next Disney Cruise, as they have an amazing pirate night on every.single.cruise. Since DCL isn’t sailing right now, and it’s getting closer to International Talk Like a Pirate Day (every year on September 19th, ye hear?) we checked out St. Augustine for very pirate-y things to do (after all, it is the oldest city in the country so they know a lot about buccaneers). After our St. Augustine excursion we decided to have
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Is the Magic Still at Disney?
Walt Disney World has garnered much criticism for opening while the COVID pandemic is going on. The full experience is not available, and you have to wear a mask. This begs the question- is the magic still at Disney? Read on to find out! For my family and I, going to the parks has been a great experience, and a way to escape reality for a bit. We feel Disney is doing all they can to keep guests safe- you can read more about it in my post Is It Safe to Visit Disney? Depending on when I visit my
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What to Pack in Your Disney Parks Bag
Now that Disney theme parks have opened up in Orlando, Florida, we can enjoy getting back to the magic safely! First you may want to check out my post on why we think Disney is safe to visit. Even though it looks a bit different, the magic is still there! We have a fancy new fashion accessory (aka face coverings), and we still need “stuff” to make our park days successful and comfortable! So without further ado, here are our favorite items to pack in your bag for Disney (or the zoo or aquarium or sometimes just a trip to
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Is Disney World Safe to Visit?
My family and I are big Disney fans with varying levels of concern about the coronavirus. However, when we went to Animal Kingdom for the passholder preview, we had a great time and felt safe. Disney has put into place every precaution I think a company could be expected to do, and then some. We could tell they really thought through every possible scenario, and then put their plan into action. Read on to find out if you think it’s safe for you to visit Disney! Here is what we saw: Temperature Screenings Before you even set foot into the
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11 Instagram Worthy Walls in Florida, and How You Can Make One at Home
This post is sponsored by Faux Brickwork They say a picture is worth 1,000 words. Having colorful pictures with nobody photobombing them is worth even more words! Florida has so many Instagram worthy walls! I can’t possibly show all of them (though I am on a mission to find as many as possible), but here are some of our favorites. My family and I scouted some of the happiest ones here in Jacksonville, Florida and I’m also going to show some from the most magical place on earth as well (aka Walt Disney World). But if you can’t make it
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