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
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
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 […]
Long-range MagicBand Capabilities Begin Tomorrow With On-Ride PhotoPass
June 2, 2014 by
Most guests to Walt Disney World believe that MyMagic+ and the MagicBand program is in full swing, but it actually isn’t. Beginning on June 3, 2014, the first use of long-range RFID capabilities with the MyMagic+ system and your MagicBand will begin at all four major theme parks. Touch-to-use has been the main way of […]
FASTPass+ Now Available for Festival of The Lion King: Show Times
May 30, 2014 by
Cast Member previews for Festival of The Lion King are going on today, and it was confirmed that it would reopen to guests on June 1, 2014, in its new Harambe Theatre. Now, it is possible for guests to make FASTPass+ reservations for the popular attraction. Disney’s Animal Kingdom will see the return of its […]
Nick Franklin, Disney MyMagic+ Executive Leader, Leaving Company
May 19, 2014 by
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 […]
Events For Star Wars Weekends 2014 Now Available For FASTPass+
May 6, 2014 by
With this looking to be the largest and longest Star Wars Weekends ever, Disney is going to incorporate FASTPass+ into some of the events. Yes, events for the first weekend of Star Wars Weekends are now available for FASTPass+ reservations. The events available are: Obi-Wan and Beyond with James Arnold Taylor Behind the Force – […]
Full Review of FASTPass+ Extra Selections and Park Hopping: All You Need To Know FAQ
April 28, 2014 by
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
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
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 […]
