Disney Genie+ Priorities

 

Disney Genie, Disney Genie+, Lightning Lanes, oh my! It can all get really confusing and it's the most requested topic for help from all of my clients.

Here's a little cheat sheet of my current top priorities for Disney Genie+ selections, plus a little breakdown of what to expect.

Day Before: Confirm that everyone in your party you'll be purchasing Disney Genie+ for / managing plans for is linked and has valid theme park admission (and a park pass reservation until January 9, 2024.)

12am-6:45am: Purchase Disney Genie+

7am - Purchase any Individual Lightning Lanes for the day

7am - Make your first Genie+ selection

7am - If you have park hoppers you can purchase your second Individual Lightning Lane for a return time after 2pm at another park

(Please note that off-site guests cannot purchase Individual Lightning Lanes until scheduled theme park opening time.)

2 Hours After park opening OR after you've tapped in for your first Genie+ (whichever comes first) make your 2nd Genie+ selection! You can follow that 2 hour / tapped in window on repeat!

It might seem like you need a degree in Mickey Mouse to navigate booking a Walt Disney World vacation and that is exactly what I have! I am a graduate of Disney’s College of Knowledge and stay up to date on all things Disney to help make planning your vacation a pain-free process.

Already booked your trip but don’t know where to start? No problem! If you’ve booked in the last 30 days and are not paid in full, your booking can be transferred to me and I will be ready to help you start planning the perfect vacation!

Click here to save Disney Genie+ Priority Sheets for each park!

Disney's Beach Club Resort

 

Disney’s Beach Club Resort is one of my favorite resorts. Take a few steps into the lobby and tell me it doesn’t smell like heaven! Some of my favorite things include:

Beaches and Cream is one of my favorite restaurants and if you’re not looking to eat, their milkshakes are divine

Within walking distance of Epcot & the Epcot Disney Skyliner depot

There’s a walking path to Hollywood Studios, about a 20 minute walk

Crescent Lake Beach is the perfect spot to read a book and relax after a long day at the parks

Storm along Bay features one of the best pools at Disney World, including a 230-foot slide

Have you stayed at Disney’s Beach Club or is it on your bucket list?

Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind

 

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind has officially opened at Disney World’s Epcot park!

Guests with Epcot theme park reservations and valid admission will be able to try to join the virtual queue at 7am (you do not have to be in the park) or 1pm (you must be inside the park.)

On select nights there will be a 3rd drop time at 6pm for Disney Deluxe Resort guests, when Extended Evening Hours are offered at Epcot.

Individual Lightning Lane will also be available to purchase.

Lunch at Garden Grill at Epcot

 

Garden Grill is always such a fun experience. I love to ride Living with the Land and see all the food that is grown (and used at the restaurants in Epcot) and then head to Garden Grill to enjoy that Farm-Fresh food! And of course, rotating around scenes from Living with the Land is also a plus!

Club Cool at Epcot

 

The all-new Club Cool has debuted at Epcot. The reopening came after a lengthly closure and re-location! Club Cool is an attraction where you can sample different Coca-Cola flavors from all over the world...for FREE! This is a great midday stop to beat the heat, and crowds!

Le Creperie de Paris in Epcot

We are so excited for Remy's Ratatouille Adventure to open October 1st, but there's also a delicious little Creperie opening in France at Epcot too! 

2021 Epcot Food & Wine Festival

 

My favorite times of year are Epcot Festivals! As usual, the Food & Wine festival did not disappoint!

Space 220 Restaurant at Epcot

 

Get ready to let your taste buds take (a simulated!) flight 220 miles above Earth’s surface as Space 220 Restaurant at EPCOT! This out-of-this-world dining experience will take you on a journey from Earth to the stars for an immersive experience that will delight all the senses. 

Serving upscale, contemporary fare, Space 220 Restaurant offers a two-course prix fixe menu for lunch and a three-course prix fixe menu for dinner. You will enjoy a selection of “lift-off” appetizers, “star course” main entrées, and a choice of “supernova sweets” for dessert. “Satellite sides” will also be available à la carte. 

You can expect unique beverages with a colorful lineup of atmospheric spirits, zero-proof (non-alcoholic) cocktails, big dipper brews, and worldly wines.

2021 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Foodie Guide

 

It's that time of year again! The Epcot Food & Wine Festival starts this month and I'm so excited to share some of the delectable food & beverages that will be available. The festival will run from July 15 through November 20, 2021 and will feature more than 20 festival-exclusive marketplaces opening this month and even more coming in the fall! There will also be seven new marketplaces including: The Noodle Exchange (near Traveler's Cafe), Tangierine Cafe: Flavors of the Medina, The Rotunda Bistro (American Adventure Rotunda), The Swanky Sauce Swine (Near Disney Traders), Brew-Wing at the Epcot Experience, Lobster Landing (Near Mission: SPACE), and Mac & Eats (Near Mission: SPACE.)

There will also be a fun scavenger hunt, Remy's Ratatouille Hide & Squeak, where you will hunt for Remy statuettes hidden all over the festival! 

I'll be heading to Epcot on August 24th and I cannot wait to share all of my favorites with you.

2021 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival

Here are some more pictures from the 2021 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival!

2021 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Topiaries

Of course all the great food and drinks are my favorite part of the Flower and Garden Festival, but the topiaries at amazing to see. I'm sharing a few of my favorites here!

2021 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival

The Flower and Garden Festival is always my favorite Epcot festival each year and this year did not disappoint!

2020 Epcot Food & Wine Festival

 

Every year we have a habit of going straight for all of our favorite items at the festival, but this year we decided to hit some different options too (and those old favorites!) And how cute is this setup?

2019 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival

The Epcot Flower and Garden Festival is always a favorite of mine...which is probably why I've done it twice this year lol.

2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival

The festivals at Epcot are always my favorite and we had a lot of fun this year!

Epcot's 2018 Flower and Garden Festival

This Spring Epcot celebrated it's 25th Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival! You get to explore the outdoors, view beautiful topiaries and gardens, taste fresh flavors from Outdoor Kitchens and rock along with classic bands at the Garden Rocks Concert Series. (or you can just relax and smell the flowers!)

Rose & Crown

Rose and Crown is one of my favorite places at Epcot! It can get packed at night with people vying for an outside table for IllumiNations, but the wait and the food is worth it.

The Garden Grill

There's something very nostalgic about The Garden Grill. It's like Crystal Palace and always brings me back to my childhood! And because I think the decor has been the same since I was a child, it's understandable lol. For us the food at The Garden Grill always seems a notch above your typical "character dining" food.