Beginning today, June 13, 2014, is the fifth and last weekend of Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the year. With the extra weekend that was added on this year, there is a lot of new merchandise debuting today and that include limited edition Star Wars MagicBands that actually make customized sounds when touched […]
Star Wars MagicBands Make Customized Noises and Other New Star Wars Weekends Merchandise
June 13, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Changes Made to FASTPass+ Tiers for Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios
June 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The FASTPass+ experience group tiers at both Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios are about to undergo some changes. They aren’t major or anything, but you must take note of them for your future trip because they could alter the FASTPass+ selections you make. As of right now, any FASTPass+ selections you make for June 16, […]
Some Disney Resorts Testing Direct Check-In Next Week, Bypass Front Desk
June 8, 2014 by Leave a Comment
There is going to be some more testing being done with the whole MyMagic+ system coming to Walt Disney World next week. A handful of Disney Resorts are going to be undergoing testing that will allow guests to bypass the front desk and check-in directly to their rooms. It’s been reported that Port Orleans – […]
Step-by-Step Instructions for Getting A FASTPass+ Reservation at Be Our Guest
June 7, 2014 by 15 Comments
There has been a lot of stuff going on with the MagicBands, MyMagic+, and the whole FASTPass+ deal lately, and a number of questions have been filling my mailbox. Many of those questions have to do with Be Our Guest Restaurant and how guests can get a FASTPass+ lunch reservation for it. Well, say hello to […]
Ask Doctor Disney Week Three: MagicBands, MyMagic+, and FASTPass+
June 3, 2014 by Leave a Comment
There is a lot going on lately with the world of MagicBands, MyMagic+, and FASTPass+, and with that…there are a lot of questions to be asked. The great readers for the site and over on the Doctor Disney Facebook Page have plenty of questions and they’ve asked them of me so I’m going to answer […]
Nick Franklin, Disney MyMagic+ Executive Leader, Leaving Company
May 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Nick Franklin, the senior Walt Disney Co. Parks Executive who was the overseer in the development of Disney’s billion-dollar MyMagic+ Next Generation technology is leaving the company, per the Orlando Sentinel: Nick Franklin, the executive vice president for next generation experience at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, will leave Disney in July, according to people […]
Full Review of FASTPass+ Extra Selections and Park Hopping: All You Need To Know FAQ
April 28, 2014 by 2 Comments
Today, April 28, 2014, is the first day that guests can take advantage of more than three FASTPass+ selections and also utilize park hopping with it as well. Doctor Disney headed over to the Disney Parks today and used the new system first-hand, and I’ve got a full review regarding how it works and everything […]
Info, Details, and Steps For Making Fourth FASTPass+ Selection and Park Hopping
April 24, 2014 by 8 Comments
Just a short time ago, it was officially announced by Disney big-up Tom Staggs that the fourth (and beyond) FASTPass+ reservation and park hopping would officially begin on Monday, April 28, 2014. Many questions are already flooding in regarding the entire situation, and I’ve got some answers for you. On Monday, Doctor Disney is going […]
Date Set For Extra FASTPass+ Selections and Park Hopping
April 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Three weeks ago, Tom Staggs – Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts – stated that MyMagic+ would be getting some upgrades soon. He stated that guests would soon be able to get more than three FASTPass+ selections in a day and also park hop with them, and now Disney has released the date for […]
Disney Confirms Park Hopping and Increased Number For FASTPass+ System
April 2, 2014 by 4 Comments
Many guests have wanted changes to the new FASTPass+ system that is yes, still in the testing phase and the complete rollout has not yet happened. With that, the two biggest demands are getting more than just three FASTPasses per day and also being able to park hop with them. Well, Disney is listening and […]
