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3 Reasons Lightning Lane Multi Pass Isn’t the Hack You Think It Is

Lightning Lane, which was previously Genie+ (which was previously FastPass+, and before that just FastPass), is a paid service that can help you skip the line at Disney World. There are three versions of Lighting Lane — Lightning Lane Multi Pass is similar to Genie+, except it can be purchased in advance, and rides are now broken up into tiers.

Lightning Lane

And, while Lightning Lane Multi Pass can be a huge time (and life) saver when you’re in the parks — it isn’t always the hack you think it is. Here’s what we mean.

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REVIEW: We’ve Got One Word for This Disney World Snack: PASS

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We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: not all Disney World restaurants are created equally. Some are worth singing about from the rooftops, while others are more of a one-and-done.

Planet Hollywood

This brings us to Planet Hollywood at Disney Springs — a restaurant we find generally so upsetting, that even the Terminator himself couldn’t save it (okay, that might be dramatic — but you get it). While there are some redeemable dishes on the menu at this spot, the most recent meal we tried certainly wasn’t one of them.

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Is This a CLUE About This Disney Restaurant’s Lengthy CLOSURE?

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Disney’s iconic Napa Rose restaurant, which is located at the Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and serves “refined California cuisine,” is set to get a makeover!

Napa Rose at the Grand Californian Hotel

Disney dropped a TON of announcements about some upcoming changes at its hotels, and we’re expecting some fun new dining options along with a whole new look to this space. An official closing date for this renovation has not yet been revealed, but we think we may have spotted a hint on the Disneyland calendar!

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This Disney World App Update Is a GAME-CHANGER

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All the Single Riders, all the Single Riders, all the Single Riders, now put your hands UP!

Single Rider lines can save you the wait!

Okay, sorry, I literally couldn’t help myself. ANYWAY, if you’re a fan of using the Single Rider lines to beat the standby lines at Disney World rides, we’ve got an exciting update to share. Disney has officially added Single Rider options and information to the My Disney Experience app!

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This Is the BEST Disney News You’ll See This Week (If You Were Obsessed with the Jonas Brothers as a Teen)

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Believe it or not, Disneyland Resort turns 70 this year! In celebration, a ton of exciting events, entertainment, eats, and more are coming to Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure.

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It all kicks off on May 16th and we can’t wait to experience it all! And, Disney just revealed that a new theme song will debut to celebrate the milestone — performed by Disney icons, the Jonas Brothers!

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FIRST LOOK at the Brand-New Rooms at This Popular Disney World Hotel

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The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is going through a transformation of its own — and part of it has officially been completed!

Swan and Dolphin Hotel

The Marriott-owned hotels previously announced a $275 million transformation featuring a new 120,000-square-foot event space expansion, along with upgrades to its existing space, and guest room renovations. While many of these renovations are still in the works, the guest room renovations are now complete and we’re sharing a peek!

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Disney CEO Bob Iger Says Demand for Theme Parks Is “Extremely High” Despite Price Increases

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Disney held its Annual Shareholder Meeting on March 20th, 2025, and gave updates on several different areas of the company — but it wasn’t until the very end that things got interesting.

©Disney | Walt Disney Company Headquarters

CEO Bob Iger participated in a shareholder question and answer session at the end of the meeting and was asked about the company’s plans to address domestic theme park attendance along with price increases. But don’t worry, no price increases have been announced… yet.

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Southwest, Who? Your Bags Could Fly FREE on Frontier Airlines

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Southwest Airlines recently announced a ton of changes to its operations, including getting rid of its controversial open boarding process in exchange for assigned seating, offering premium seating options, and changing its rewards program.

Let’s go somewhere!

Following Southwest’s announcement that it would be getting rid of its “bags fly free” policy, the feedback has been… unpleasant, to say the least. And now, Frontier Airlines is throwing shade at Southwest by offering free bags on select flights.

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I’ve Been Going to Disney World for Over Thirty Years and I’ve Still Never Done THIS

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I’ve been going to Disney World for over 30 years, and by this point, you’d think I’d have done pretty much all there is to do.

Mickey would be disappointed in me.

But, you would be wrong. I was lucky enough to grow up close enough to Disney World that visits were pretty frequent in my childhood, and that tradition has continued into my adulthood. In spite of all of this, there are still plenty of things around the parks, hotels, and beyond I’ve yet to do — so I’m spilling my secrets.

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This Is the Best Place To Cry in EPCOT

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As much as we’d like to pretend that real life doesn’t exist when we’re at Disney World, it still goes on.

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And, when you spend as much time in Disney World as we do, you get pretty used to having your emotions run the gamut. Let’s be real, we all need a good cry sometimes — whether it’s a sad cry or a happy cry — and if you happen to be in EPCOT when that cry comes on, well, these are the best places in EPCOT to do it.

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3 Reasons Lightning Lane Multi Pass Isn’t the Hack You Think It Is

REVIEW: We’ve Got One Word for This Disney World Snack: PASS

Is This a CLUE About This Disney Restaurant’s Lengthy CLOSURE?

This Disney World App Update Is a GAME-CHANGER

This Is the BEST Disney News You’ll See This Week (If You Were Obsessed with the Jonas Brothers as a Teen)

FIRST LOOK at the Brand-New Rooms at This Popular Disney World Hotel

Disney CEO Bob Iger Says Demand for Theme Parks Is “Extremely High” Despite Price Increases

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I’ve Been Going to Disney World for Over Thirty Years and I’ve Still Never Done THIS

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