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POSTED Fri, 03/06/2015 - 18:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Expansions Ahead for Two of Walt Disney World's Most Popular Attractions

Yesterday the Disney Parks Blog confirmed rumors that have been swirling for months, and announced updates and expansions for two of the most popular attractions in the Disney Parks!

POSTED Tue, 05/06/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Walt Disney World Guests Can Add Additional FastPass+ Selections Thanks to System Upgrade

Guests at the Walt Disney World Resort theme parks now have the ability to add additional FastPass+ entitlements once they have used their first three.

Park hopping with the FastPass+ system is also available.

These changes were made in response to guest suggestions made during the test phase of the FastPass+ system.

The "original" FastPass+ system allowed guests to have just three FastPass+ entitlements per day, and only at one park.

POSTED Wed, 03/26/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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MyMagic+ Continuing to Transform Walt Disney World Experience for Guests

The Walt Disney World Resort is still in the midst of the "test and adjust" phase of MyMagic+ but guests have been able to take advantage of some changes brought about by MyMagic+.

The MyDisneyExperience.com mobile app and website allows guests to plan their vacation at home and make changes on the go in the parks. The app features itinerary tools and gives guests the ability to scheduled FastPass+ reservations in advance or on the day of their visit.

POSTED Sun, 08/19/2012 - 02:30 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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New FASTPASS Testing To Start Back Up This Fall

You might remember a post back in May mentioning a new FASTPASS trial. That round of testing lasting only about two weeks, and it's looking like the next round of the new FASTPASS trial is coming up soon. Sources are now reporting the new system, known as the NextGen FASTPASS, will be tested in September.

POSTED Wed, 05/02/2012 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Disney Testing New Fastpass System at Magic Kingdom

Right now at Magic Kingdom, Disney is currently testing out a new way with a guest favorite. Now through May 15, Disney is trialing a new Fastpass system on certain rides and attractions throughout Magic Kingdom.

In the current system, guests obtain Fastpass tickets at the ride or attraction of their choice and return at the time stated upon the ticket to bypass a long wait time. How does the new Fastpass differ? The new system will have guests obtaining Fastpass tickets at home - before they even set foot in the park!

POSTED Sat, 03/03/2012 - 14:30 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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New Entertainment Fastpass To Be Tested At Magic Kingdom

Word out of Walt Disney World has it that the Magic Kingdom will be the spot for a new Fastpass trial this month. During March, Disney will be testing their famous Fastpass system with their nighttime entertainment.

Cast members will distribute the Fastpasses by hand to guests on random days in March between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Guests lucky enough to be a part of the experiment will be able to return to the Castle hub at the time printed on the Fastpass. From there, the cast members will be on hand to help direct guests in order to watch that night's fireworks show or nighttime parade.

POSTED Thu, 02/09/2012 - 16:45 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Disney To Enforce Ending FASTPASS Times?

The Walt Disney World rumor mill is at it again; this time, there's a rumor out here in cyberspace that says WDW will start requiring guests to use a FASTPASS within the time stated on the pass. Word has it the more strict enforcing of the FASTPASS system will start sometime next month.

POSTED Wed, 06/08/2011 - 09:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Disneyland Resort Hotels Offering Perks This Summer

Thinking of visiting Disneyland this summer? It's a good time to go, because Disneyland Resort hotels are offering some nice perks and discounts to guests for the summer.

First off, Disneyland Resort hotels are offering savings up to twenty-five percent for stays between June 19 and August 13. You have to book by June 18 to take advatange of the savings. For more info, check out Disneyland's website.

POSTED Sun, 04/03/2011 - 04:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Meet Mickey Using FastPass

It's a nice feature to save time on beloved Magic Kingdom favorites like Space Mountain, and now it can be used to skip the line to meet Mickey Mouse. You read that right: guests at the Magic Kingdom can now use FastPass to meet the Mouse himself in his new digs at the Town Squre Theater.

FastPass to see Mickey works the same as for any other attraction: grab a FastPass ticket and come back between the times printed on top of the ticket to jump the front of the line.

POSTED Tue, 09/14/2010 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Bradley Johnson
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Winnie the Pooh Attraction Loses FASTPASS Option Temporarily

Oh Bother. The Winnie the Pooh attraction at Walt Disney World will be temporarily closed to FASTPASS users from September 17 until mid-November due to construction.

The large tree that was a part of "Pooh's Playful Spot" playground has been temporarily relocated to a home at "The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh." There are a variety of other signs of construction in the area that may deter some Disney fans. Not to worry, though, the attraction will remain open until October 25th.

Beginning on October 25 the ride will close until November 15th for refurbishments.

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POSTED Thu, 08/30/2018 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Time Saving Tips For Your Walt Disney World Vacation

I've always said that there is no one perfect way to tour the Disney Parks, but my way tends to be a bit more on the relaxed side. That doesn't mean that I haven't had my share of commando missions, packing in every moment with as much fun as possible. If you're headed down to the Walt Disney World Resort and plan of filling every moment with action, I've got some great time saving tips just for you!

POSTED Mon, 08/21/2017 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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A Visit to Pandora - The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Pandora - The World of Avatar opened earlier this year at Disney's Animal Kingdom after several years of anticipation. The land, inspired by James Cameron's film Avatar, was the biggest expansion at Animal Kingdom and one that would transform the park into a nighttime destination. As a fan of the film I couldn't wait to step into Pandora on my recent visit.

POSTED Thu, 01/19/2017 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Guest Review: Express Transportation At Walt Disney World Parks

Disney is offering a new service to get you quickly from park to park called Express Transportation. My husband and I had the chance to try it out over the weekend and loved it!

UPDATE 2018! Alas - Walt Disney World no longer offers Express Transportation service between Parks.

POSTED Tue, 08/23/2016 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Top 5 Tips to Make the Most of Walt Disney World's FastPass+ System

With FastPass+ having a few years under its belt, most Disney buffs have gotten at least a rudimentary grasp on how this new system works. However, changes are happening all the time and even the biggest Disney fiend may find it hard to keep up with all of the latest updates. If you're planning your first trip or haven't been down to Florida in a while, I do recommend starting with this article as a beginner's guide to the FastPass+ program.

POSTED Mon, 01/18/2016 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Top 5 Smartphone Apps for Your Next Walt Disney World Vacation

There are certain must-have items that I always have to pack for a Walt Disney World vacation including comfortable shoes, rain ponchos, sunscreen, hand sanitizer, and my handy travel guides full of notes and dog-eared pages. In addition to the non-technical "stuff" I have also discovered a few must-have apps for my smartphone that make vacation life much easier.

POSTED Wed, 08/26/2015 - 11:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Tips & Tricks For Making The Most Of FastPass+

I was never a big FastPass user before the roll out of MyMagic+, but these days I easily find the value in how making FastPass+ reservations can fit in and benefit just about every touring style. If you haven't given the new system a chance yet, you should take a deeper look to see how it can enhance your Walt Disney World vacation. Here are just a few tips and tricks, to get you rolling!

POSTED Tue, 12/23/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Making Walt Disney World FastPass+ Revervations on My Disney Experience

The 60 day mark is a big one for Guests staying at a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel. Not only are Guests able to complete online resort check-in to make things go smoothly upon arrival, but since the 2014 roll out of FastPass+ Guests staying on site with linked ticket media can make FastPass+ Reservations too! Travelers not staying at a Walt Disney World Resort will have to wait until 30 days in advance of their trip to book FastPass+ reservations.

POSTED Mon, 09/15/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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The MyDisneyExperience Mobile App and FastPass+ Experience at the Walt Disney World Resort

As someone who has a tendency to over-plan and sometimes over-think my family's Walt Disney World vacations I was mildly excited to use the MyDisneyExperience online tools and mobile app for our most recent vacation.

POSTED Mon, 09/01/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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The FastPass+ Lunch Experience at Be Our Guest

Lunch at Be Our Guest in the Magic Kingdom is the most sought-after quick service meal in the entire kingdom. If you aren't lucky enough to score a FastPass+ for lunch you either have to try to get one of the new standby tickets or stand in a terribly long line and hope to get in.

POSTED Tue, 01/21/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Journey To Never Land On Peter Pan's Flight

Tucked away in a corner of the Magic Kingdom's Fantasyland is your chance to never grow old. Guests are invited to climb aboard a pirate ship of their very own and with a sprinkle of pixie dust are off on a magical Peter Pan's Flight. The journey begins in the Darling Family nursery with siblings Wendy, Michael, and John. Guests hear the impish Peter encouraging them to leave their mundane cares behind - "Come on, everybody! Here we go!"