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Travel Tips - Offstage WDW https://offstagewdw.com Behind the scenes at Walt Disney World Fri, 07 Jan 2022 17:06:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.5 https://offstagewdw.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cropped-20200728_131134-e1598117131723-1-32x32.jpg Travel Tips - Offstage WDW https://offstagewdw.com 32 32 A Step-By-Step Guide to Mobile Orders https://offstagewdw.com/a-step-by-step-guide-to-mobile-orders/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-step-by-step-guide-to-mobile-orders Fri, 07 Jan 2022 14:00:03 +0000 https://offstagewdw.com/?p=9589 Timing can be everything, especially during peak season at the park. When you are running from attraction to attraction, there is an easy way to order and pick up food at the time you designate. All you need is the My Disney Experience App, which can be downloaded for free on the Apple App Store […]

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Timing can be everything, especially during peak season at the park. When you are running from attraction to attraction, there is an easy way to order and pick up food at the time you designate. All you need is the My Disney Experience App, which can be downloaded for free on the Apple App Store or Google Play for Android. The correct App looks like this:

Please know this feature is available for participating locations only, which are subjected to change. 

Magic Kingdom

  • Aloha Isle
  • Casey’s Corner
  • Columbia Harbour House
  • Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café
  • The Friar’s Nook
  • The Lunching Pad
  • Main Street Confectionery
  • Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe
  • Pinocchio Village Haus
  • Sleepy Hollow
  • Sunshine Tree Terrace

Epcot

  • Karamell-Kuche
  • Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue
  • Sommerfest
  • Yorkshire County Fish Shop

Hollywood Studios

  • ABC Commissary
  • Backlot Express
  • Catalina Eddie’s
  • Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo
  • Dockside Diner
  • Fairfax Fare
  • Milk Stand
  • PizzeRizzo
  • Ronto Roasters
  • Rosie’s All-American Café
  • Woody’s Lunch Box

Animal Kingdom

  • Flame Tree Barbecue
  • Harambe Market
  • Pizzafari
  • Restaurantosaurus
  • Satu’li Canteen
  • Zuri’s Sweet Shop

Blizzard Beach

  • Avalunch
  • Lottawatta Lodge
  • Warming Hut

Disney Springs

  • Disney’s Candy Cauldron
  • D-Luke Burger
  • Goofy’s Candy Company

Disney’s BoardWalk

  • BoardWalk Bakery
  • Pizza Window
  • Trattoria al Forno To Go

Resort Hotels

  • All-Star Movies: World Premiere Food Court
  • All-Star Music: Intermission Food Court
  • All-Star Sports: End Zone Food Court
  • Animal Kingdom Lodge: The Mara
  • Animal Kingdom Lodge- Kidani Village: Sanaa To Go
  • Art of Animation: Landscape of Flavors
  • Beach Club: Beach Club Marketplace
  • Campsite at Fort Wilderness: P & J’s Southern Takeout
  • Caribbean Beach: Centertown Market
  • Caribbean Beach: Spyglass Grill
  • Contemporary: Contempo Café
  • Contemporary: Steakhouse 71 To Go
  • Coronado Springs: Three Bridges Bar & Grill To Go
  • Grand Floridian: Gasparilla Island Grill
  • Old Key West: Olivia’s Cafe To Go
  • Polynesian: Capt. Cook’s
  • Polynesian: Kona Café To Go
  • Pop Century: Everything POP Shopping & Dining
  • Port Orleans- French Quarter: Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory
  • Port Orleans- Riverside: Riverside Mill Food Court
  • Saratoga Springs: The Artist’s Palette
  • Wilderness Lodge: Geyser Point Bar & Grill To Go
  • Wilderness Lodge: Roaring Fork
  • Yacht Club: Ale & Compass Restaurant To Go
  • Yacht Club: The Market at Ale & Compass
  • Riviera Resort: Primo Piatto

Once you are at a park and/or resort, ordering is easy peasy lemon squeezy!

There you have it, order and pick up at your convenience! While restaurant options are limited, it can help to free up your time, especially when trying to make it to your next attraction. 

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]]> The Edison- Disney Springs Most Sought Out Hotspot https://offstagewdw.com/the-edison-disney-springs-most-sought-out-hotspot/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-edison-disney-springs-most-sought-out-hotspot Tue, 04 Jan 2022 14:00:16 +0000 https://offstagewdw.com/?p=9304 Headed to Disney Springs? You may want to consider reservations at The Edison. Located in The Landing section,  The Edison is a dining experience like no other! Restaurant, bar, and live entertainment… it has it all.  Ambiance The eatery is themed as an abandoned 1920s industrial power plant, with 35-foot tall ceilings and gothic/steampunk décor. […]

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Headed to Disney Springs? You may want to consider reservations at The Edison. Located in The Landing section,  The Edison is a dining experience like no other! Restaurant, bar, and live entertainment… it has it all. 

Ambiance

The eatery is themed as an abandoned 1920s industrial power plant, with 35-foot tall ceilings and gothic/steampunk décor. There are seven uniquely themed dining areas: The Ember Parlour, The Lab, The Patent Office, The Radio Room, Telegraph Lounge, The Tesla Lounge, and the Waterfront Patio. 

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Food

When it comes down to it, the food is the most important part of the experience. The Edison crafts classic American cuisine with eccentric flair! 

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Cocktails

Come for the food, stay for the drinks!

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Entertainment

The food, drinks, and atmosphere are often enough to make a dining experience enjoyable, BUT here is where The Edison shines- entertainment! While family-friendly entertainment is offered during the day, nighttime, kid free, is the best time to visit. Aerialists, dancers, magicians, stilt walkers, and more, all while you dine & enjoy drinks. 

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Whether it is for a first time visit, a date night out, or drinks with friends, consider adding this extraordinary dining experience to your next visit! While reservations are not a must, they are strongly recommended. Same day reservations are not accepted. Call (407) 560-9288 or visit disneyworld.disney.go.com

Have you been to The Edison before? We would love to hear about your experience in the comment section below!

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]]> Disney Genie+ versus Individual Lightning Lane https://offstagewdw.com/disney-genie-versus-individual-lightning-lane/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=disney-genie-versus-individual-lightning-lane Fri, 22 Oct 2021 14:07:33 +0000 https://offstagewdw.com/?p=8677 There is some confusion with the new Disney Genie+ service. We are going to break it down as quickly and easily as possible.  FASTPASS+ is no more. Lightning Lane is the new FASPASS+. The biggest difference is now you need to pay for it.  There are two choices when purchasing:  Pay $15.00 for Genie+ per […]

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There is some confusion with the new Disney Genie+ service. We are going to break it down as quickly and easily as possible. 

FASTPASS+ is no more. Lightning Lane is the new FASPASS+. The biggest difference is now you need to pay for it. 

There are two choices when purchasing: 

  1. Pay $15.00 for Genie+ per person per day and have access to 40+ attractions OR
  2. Buy the Individual Lightning Lane for a higher demand attraction. It can cost between $7 to $15 per person per attraction, depending on the busyness of the day.

How do I get it?

First you will need to purchase your park ticket (through Disney or Travel Agent), then you will need to download the My Disney Experience Mobile App. 

When can I pick my attractions?

Unlike FASTPASS+ which guests could choose their attractions months in advanced, Genie+ & Individual Lightning Lane is day of. 

I purchased the Genie+, how many Lighting Lane passes can I choose at a time?

ONE at a time folks! The day of your visit, starting at 7:00 AM for guests staying at the resort or 9:00 AM for all other guests, open up the app and choose the first attraction you want to ride. The earlier the better. Once you ride the attraction or the time window passes, you can get back on the app and choose another experience! 

Sooo how many total can I choose?

That is up to you and your schedule. Make your first time as early as possible. You have until the park closes to choose times. 

Can I choose any ride I want?

No, not every attraction is available for Lighting Lane. But not to worry, here is a list for you! 

Magic Kingdom

  • Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
  • Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
  • Dumbo the Flying Elephant
  • Haunted Mansion
  • “it’s a small world”
  • Jungle Cruise
  • Mad Tea Party
  • Mickey’s PhilharMagic
  • Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor
  • Peter Pan’s Flight
  • Pirates of the Caribbean
  • Splash Mountain
  • The Barnstormer
  • The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
  • The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
  • Tomorrowland Speedway
  • Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid

Epcot

  • Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival
  • Journey into Imagination with Figment
  • Living with the Land
  • Mission: SPACE – Green
  • Mission: SPACE – Orange
  • Soarin’ Around the World
  • Spaceship Earth
  • Test Track
  • The Seas with Nemo & Friends
  • Turtle Talk with Crush

Hollywood Studios

  • Alien Swirling Saucers
  • Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage
  • Disney Junior Play & Dance!
  • For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration
  • Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular – returning Dec 19, 2021
  • Millennium Flacon: Smugglers Run
  • Muppet*Vision 3D
  • Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
  • Slinky Dog Dash
  • Star Tours- The Adventures Continue
  • The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™
  • Toy Story Mania! 

Animal Kingdom

  • Celebration of the Festive of the Lion King
  • DINOSAUR
  • Feathered Friends in Flight!
  • It’s Tough to be a Bug!
  • Kali River Rapids
  • Kilimanjaro Safaris
  • Na’vi River Journey
  • The Animation Experience at Conservation Station

Got it. So how does the Individual Lightning Lane work?

The Individual Lightning Lane is basically an á la carte for the higher demand attractions. You only pay for the ones you want. 

Is there a limit for how many I buy?

Yes! Like the Genie+, you can only choose one at a time for a max of two attractions a day. 

Do I have to purchase Genie+ to use it?

Nope!

Can I choose any attraction I want for an individual purchase?

No, there are only a few attractions at each park that are available for Individual Lightning Lane purchase. Here they are!

Magic Kingdom

  • Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
  • Space Mountain

Epcot

  • Frozen Ever After
  • Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure

Hollywood Studios

  • Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
  • Stars Wars: Rise of the Resistance

Animal Kingdom

  • Avatar Flight of Passage
  • Expedition Everest- Legend of the Forbidden Mountain

How much does the Individual Lightning Lane cost?

That all depends on the day. If it is high peak season (holidays, Spring Break, Summer, etc.) the cost per attraction will be higher. Prices range from $7 to $15. 

Can I book my Individual Lightning Lane early?

Just like Genie+, you are able to purchase an attraction pass the day of your visit. 

Can I purchase Genie+ AND Individual Lightning Lane?

You sure can! Since they are separate, you can be flexible with the times you choose.

Can I use Genie+ or Individual Lightning Lane to ride the same attraction over and over?

No- if you want to ride an attraction again, you will have to use the regular Stand-By line. 

I already bought my park tickets for a future trip. Can I still add Genie+ or purchase Individual Lightning Lane?

You sure can! You can purchase the services now or day of. Just remember, you cannot select the attraction times until the day of your visit at 7:00 AM if you are staying at a Disney Resort, or 9:00 AM if you are just visiting the park. 

Wow, a park ticket already costs so much and this is just an added expense. 

True, that true. You are easily looking at $150 per person per day with park ticket purchases, the Genie+ and both Individual Lightning Lane passes. The services are just an added bonus. If you are traveling during a busy time, you may want to just spend the money on the Individual Lightning Lane. It is something you can always decide when you arrive at the park. IF you are a Disney novice, there is an added benefit of purchasing Genie+- the service helps guests to build itineraries based on their interests. This will help maximize park time. 

I hope this question and answer session with myself helped! This entire system is brand new and a learning process for everyone, even Disney. Be sure to keep up with the latest news prior to your trip to account for any changes. 

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