Disney Announces Huge Change to FastPass+

We’ve been waiting to hear when FastPass+ would be returning and today we finally have an answer regarding its future. FastPass+ will be retired and replaced by a new paid offering this fall as part of a new digital service called Disney Genie. 

From a Disney Cast Member;

We’re almost ready to let Disney Genie out of the lamp!

Coming this fall to Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, Disney Genie is a complimentary and convenient new digital service designed to create your best Disney day. We’ve been listening to your feedback – you want planning to be easier, you want more flexibility and you want better tools to help you make the most of your visit – and that’s exactly what Disney Genie is here to do. We’ve made significant investments in this cool new technology, which guides you through our theme parks with tips that can help you reduce time in lines, discover magic around every corner and take the guesswork out of “what’s next.”

Built right into the My Disney Experience and Disneyland apps, Disney Genie service will maximize your park time, so you can have more fun. It includes a personalized itinerary feature that will quickly and seamlessly map out an entire day. From specific attractions, foodie experiences and entertainment, to general interests like Disney princesses, villains, Pixar, Star Wars, thrill rides and more – just tell Disney Genie what you want to do and it will do the planning for you.

Here are a few more features:

    • Get Itinerary Updates from Morning to NightDisney Genie will continue to update your itinerary throughout your day, so you can be more spontaneous and go with the flow.
    • Find Your Favorites at a Glance: Create your very own personal tip board to instantly see your favorites. It will display current AND forecasted future wait times, helping you predict when you might experience quicker entry to attractions.
    • Enjoy More Flexibility and Fun: Disney Genie brings existing planning features together in one place. Join a virtual queue at certain attractions, make dining and experience reservations, mobile order food at many locations, get help from a virtual assistant and more.

For even more convenience and flexibility, there are two other options for enjoying our theme parks, through a queue we are introducing called the Lightning Lane entrance that also saves you time in line:

    • Disney Genie+ service (available for purchase): For the price of $15 per ticket per day at Walt Disney World Resort and $20 per ticket per day at Disneyland Resort, choose the next available time to arrive at a variety of attractions and experiences using the Lightning Lane entrance. You can make one selection at a time, throughout the day – from classics like Haunted Mansion to thrill rides like Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and newer favorites like Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run (attractions subject to limited availability). This convenient option is the next evolution of the fan-favorite Disney MaxPass service from Disneyland Resort. Disney Genie+ will also include Disney parks-themed audio experiences and photo features to capture your memories – augmented reality lenses for those visiting Walt Disney World Resort and unlimited Disney PhotoPass downloads from your day if you are visiting Disneyland Resort.
    • Individual attraction selections (available for purchase): Schedule a time to arrive at up to two highly demanded attractions each day using the Lightning Lane entrance – like Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at Magic Kingdom Park and Radiator Springs Racers at Disney California Adventure park (subject to limited availability; attractions not included with Disney Genie+). Pricing for this option will vary by date, attraction and park and will be announced closer to launch.

Lightning Lane selections will be made on the same day of your visit and can be used across multiple theme parks, great for those who love the Park Hopper option. Attractions continue to offer a traditional standby queue, or a virtual queue at certain attractions like Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance – to maximize flexibility.

While the FASTPASS, FastPass+ and Disney MaxPass services will be retired, we’re incredibly excited about the flexibility and choices Disney Genie service provides. You can choose from all of our new options, a mix of them or none at all, and continue to have a great experience no matter how you decide to plan your best Disney day.

We are also making some enhancements to our Disability Access Service (DAS) program, including new options to enroll in the program pre-arrival and for DAS participants to select attractions directly in the app. These options will be available in addition to our existing, in-person DAS program. Visit our Services for Guests with Disabilities page DisneyWorld.com and Disneyland.comfor more details.

Disneyland Food: Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures at Napa Rose, Goofy’s Kitchen, and More

We are excited to announce Princess Breakfast Adventures at Napa Rose will again be delighting kids (and adults!) with everyone’s favorite Disney Princesses. We also have more fan-favorite restaurants opening as well!

Explorers and adventurers will be thrilled to know Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar will start taking reservations for lunch AND dinner beginning Aug. 11, with the first reservation date Aug. 15.  We all know it’s a real jungle out there, so be sure to book a reservation!

Carnation Café at Disneyland Park, opening Sept. 16, is all about classic comfort food! Guests can start their morning with Mickey waffles, and for lunch (and dinner!), enjoy some of Walt’s favorite chili or Chicken fried Chicken. Maybe find a new favorite like the Parmesan-crusted Patty Melt or the new Short Rib with homemade Mac and Cheese. We can’t wait for the Fried Pickles!

When Guests arrive at Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures at Napa Rose, Disney Princesses will greet them on a private patio for an exclusive photo opportunity. Throughout the experience, little princesses and princes will enjoy fun Princess-themed activities and receive a special keepsake to remember their special morning!

The menu at this magical breakfast features delicious breakfast and luncheon offerings. Start with three-tier towers of appetizers, which may include chia and granola parfait with mango, kiwi, and coconut; ham and cheese sandwiches with cranberry cream cheese, and lobster salad crostini with a dinglehopper. (How cute is that?)

Kids can choose from house-made mac ‘n’ cheese, princess waffles, and barbecue beef sliders for the main course. A selection of savory options for adults includes scrambled eggs, turkey sausages, vegetables, and a selection of meats, such as applewood-smoked pork belly and braised short ribs.

Chocolate princess cake pops, petite raspberry tarts, seashell macarons, sorbet, and more are the perfect sweet ending to this enchanting experience.

Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures at Napa Rose at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa opens on Aug. 26, with booking available Aug.11.

The fantastic all-you-care-to-enjoy breakfast and dinner buffets and serving stations at Goofy’s Kitchen will welcome Guests back starting Aug. 18. Although Goofy and Friends will not be hosting at the reopening, they will be returning at a later day – stay tuned for more details.

Guests can start their day with made-to-order omelets, Mickey-shaped waffles and pancakes, French toast, sausage, bacon, eggs Benedict, smoked salmon, pastries and fresh fruit, and fresh vegetables. And don’t forget to try Goofy’s very own peanut butter and jelly pizza!

Dinner offerings include fresh fish, seasonal vegetables, tossed salads, mac & cheese, and pizzas, as well as an onstage meat carving station. And a trip to the decadent dessert buffet is a must at Goofy’s Kitchen!

Goofy’s Kitchen at Disneyland Hotel opens on Aug. 18, with booking available Aug. 11. Note: Goofy and Friends will not be hosting at the reopening. They will be returning on a later day – stay tuned.

Rise and shine for “Minnie & Friends – Breakfast in the Park,” an all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet at Plaza Inn. Join Minnie and some of her favorite Disney pals while dining on hearty breakfast classics: made-to-order omelets and Mickey waffles, French toast, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy, breakfast potatoes, fresh-baked pastries and breads, fruit, and hot and cold cereals.

Minnie & Friends for breakfast at Plaza Inn opens on Aug.12, with booking available Aug. 11.

While the dining experiences may look a little different, Guests can still expect to smile and wave, snap selfies, and make unforgettable memories with some of their favorite Disney friends as they make appearances in the restaurants.

Below is the current Dining Guide. Enjoy!

Disneyland Park

  • Alien Pizza Planet (mobile order available)
  • Bengal Barbecue (mobile order available)
  • Blue Bayou Restaurant
  • Café Orleans
  • Carnation Café (opening Sept. 16)
  • Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo (mobile order available)
  • Edelweiss Snacks (mobile order available)
  • French Market Restaurant (mobile order available)
  • Galactic Grill (mobile order available)
  • Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor (mobile order available)
  • Harbour Galley (mobile order available)
  • Hungry Bear Restaurant (mobile order available)
  • Jolly Holiday Bakery Café (mobile order available)
  • Kat Saka’s Kettle
  • Little Red Wagon (mobile order available)
  • Market House
  • Maurice’s Treats
  • Milk Stand (mobile order available)
  • Mint Julep Bar (mobile order available)
  • Oga’s Cantina
  • Plaza Inn – Minnie & Friends Breakfast (opening Aug. 12; booking available Aug. 11)
  • Plaza Inn
  • Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante
  • Red Rose Taverne (mobile order available)
  • Refreshment Corner (mobile order available)
  • River Belle Terrace
  • Ronto Roasters (mobile order available)
  • Ship to Shore Marketplace
  • Stage Door Café (mobile order available)
  • The Golden Horseshoe (mobile order available)
  • The Tropical Hideaway
  • Tiki Juice Bar (mobile order available)
  • Various vending carts serving ice cream, popcorn, churros, beverages, snacks, and hot foods

Disney California Adventure Park

  • Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats
  • Alfresco Tasting Terrace (open exclusively for Legacy Passholders and their guests through Aug. 15)
  • Angry Dogs
  • Award Wieners (mobile order available)
  • Bayside Brews (mobile order available)
  • Cappuccino Cart – Gourmet Coffee (mobile order available)
  • Carthay Circle Lounge – Alfresco Dining
  • Carthay Circle Restaurant
  • Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream (mobile order available)
  • Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill (mobile order available)
  • Corn Dog Castle (mobile order available)
  • Cozy Cone Motel (mobile order available)
  • Fiddler, Fifer & Practical
  • Flo’s V-8 Café (mobile order available)
  • Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop
  • Hollywood Lounge (mobile order available)
  • Jack-Jack Cookie Num Nums
  • Lamplight Lounge
  • Lamplight Lounge – Boardwalk Dining
  • Lamplight Lounge Brunch Fri., Sat. & Sun. only
  • Lucky Fortune Cookery (mobile order available)
  • Mendocino Terrace
  • Pacific Wharf Cafe (mobile order available)
  • Pacific Wharf Distribution Co. (mobile order available)
  • Paradise Garden Grill (mobile order available)
  • Poultry Palace
  • Pym Tasting Lab (mobile order available)
  • Pym Test Kitchen featuring Impossible® (mobile order available)
  • Rita’s Baja Blenders (mobile order available)
  • Schmoozies! (mobile order available)
  • Shawarma Palace
  • Shawarma Palace Too
  • Smokejumpers Grill (mobile order available)
  • Sonoma Terrace (mobile order available)
  • Studio Catering Co. (mobile order available)
  • Terran Treats
  • Wine Country Trattoria
  • Various vending carts serving ice cream, popcorn, churros, beverages, snacks, and hot foods

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

  • GCH Craftsman Bar
  • GCH Craftsman Grill (mobile order available)
  • Hearthstone Lounge
  • Napa Rose (dinner only)
  • Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures at Napa Rose (opens Aug. 26 with booking available Aug. 11)
  • Storytellers Café (dinner)
  • Storytellers Café – Mickey’s Tales of Adventure Breakfast (Daily breakfast; Friday, Sat., and Sun. Brunch from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.)

Disneyland Hotel

  • Goofy’s Kitchen (opening Aug. 18 with booking available Aug. 11. Note: Goofy and Friends return at a later date)
  • Tangaroa Terrance Tropical Bar & Grill (mobile order available)
  • Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar
  • The Coffee House (mobile order available)



Downtown Disney District

  • Ballast Point Brewing Company
  • Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes
  • Crazy Shake™ Window by Black Tap
  • Catal Restaurant
  • Earl of Sandwich
  • Jamba
  • La Brea Bakery Café
  • Marceline’s Confectionery
  • Naples Ristorante e Bar
  • Napolini Pizzeria
  • Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen
  • Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Express
  • Salt & Straw
  • Splitsville Luxury Lanes
  • Sprinkles
  • Starbucks
  • Tortilla Jo’s
  • Taqueria at Tortilla Jo’s
  • Uva Bar & Cafe
  • Wetzel’s Pretzels

(Note: Dates and locations subject to change.) 

Reminder to download or update the Disneyland mobile app*, as this is the primary way to order food and beverages at most quick-service dining locations.

Guests with confirmed theme park reservations and tickets for the same park can make dining reservations on the same date 60 days in advance with mobile check-in and mobile wait-list at select full-service locations, available on the Disneyland mobile app.

Disneyland Resort Introduces Magic Key Program

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There is so much excitement happening right now at the Disneyland Resort – from exploring the all-new Super Hero-themed land of Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Park, to living out your own Star Wars™ story in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park. Plus, fireworks are back with Mickey’s Mix Magic, all three of our Disneyland Resort hotels have reopened, and there’s lots of great dining, shopping and entertainment throughout the Downtown Disney District, too.

We know our fans and Legacy Passholders have been eagerly waiting to hear how to visit our theme parks in new and frequent ways; and visiting in a manner that is designed for today’s Guests that also fits their individual needs. Today, we are excited to share the next evolution of the Disneyland Resort Annual Pass program, which was informed and shaped by extensive consumer research and feedback from Guests and fans.

We are pleased to introduce the Magic Key program, a new, Guest-centric offering that will deliver choice, flexibility and value for park admission, special access to unique experiences, valuable saving opportunities and so much more. There will be four options of Magic Key passes, to provide our guests and their families with choices that fit various needs and lifestyle preferences for how they wish to visit the Disneyland Resort.

Here’s a brief overview about the various Magic Key passes with more information on Disneyland.com:

Magic Key Theme Park Reservation System

Our theme park reservation system is a cornerstone component of the Magic Key program as part of our efforts to help provide a great experience for all of our guests. Magic Key holders will make advanced reservations to enjoy Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park on available dates, and be able to hold a certain number of upcoming reservations (depending on the pass type).

Additional Offerings and Benefits

Magic Key holders will have access to an array of special offerings and many features that we know our Guests will love, such as valuable saving opportunities for merchandise and food & beverage. Throughout the year, they may also be able to enjoy special benefits such as a dedicated dining experience and custom menu items at the Magic Key terrace, special offerings at our festivals just for Magic Key holders, a Magic Key holder celebration month, plus other unique surprises! 

What’s more, we will be introducing an all-new Magic Key portal on the Disneyland app to more deeply engage directly with our community of Magic Key holders in the future.

Be Among the First

For a limited time, we will celebrate the charter members that become Magic Key holders within the first 66 days (as we celebrate 66 years of Disneyland Resort). These Guests will receive a special welcome package that will include unique items such as a premium branded pin, celebratory button, magnet, and more! Plus, Magic Key holders who enter Disneyland park will also be celebrated with access to a limited-time experience at Starcade in Tomorrowland (which begins on Sept. 1), where they can enjoy charging stations, a special photo opportunity, and other fun surprises.

Purchasing a Magic Key Pass

Starting August 25, 2021 (no earlier than 10 a.m. PT), Guests will be able to purchase their preferred Magic Key pass type. Their first opportunity to “unlock” a visit to Disneyland park or Disney California Adventure park with a theme park reservation will be that same day!

A monthly payment plan exclusively for California residents* will be offered—which continues to be a priority for our Guests of Disneyland Resort. Magic Key passes start as low as $399 or $19/month for 12 months**** (for Southern California residents, and after a down payment).

Guests will be able to purchase and manage their Magic Key pass through Disneyland.com and the Disneyland app, where they will be able to access an interactive admission calendar for their pass type to view reservation availability and book their theme park reservations.

Extraordinary Time to Visit

This is an extraordinary time at Disneyland Resort; favorite attractions, beloved entertainment, festive foods and characters galore bring joy to our Guests every day. Plus, favorite seasonal traditions, like Halloween Time, will return to Disneyland Resort Sept. 3 through Oct. 31, special festivals will be enjoyed throughout the year, and we’ll have even more to share with you, soon. And with all that, we’re thrilled to introduce our Guests to the new Magic Key program, beginning August 25!

And for those wondering about Walt Disney World Annual Passes, new pass sales will become available in time for the start of the 50th anniversary celebration! Walt Disney World Resort will be sharing additional information and details later this month, so be sure to stay tuned for more.

Theme park reservations and valid pass for the same park on the same date are required for park entry. Park reservations are limited, subject to availability, public health orders, and applicable pass blockout dates, and are not guaranteed for any specific dates or park. Additionally, park reservations may not be available on select holidays for certain theme parks. Pass types may be limited in quantity, and may not be available for purchase or renewal at any time. Current Magic Key pass prices are subject to change. A Pass excludes separately priced activities and events, and does not guarantee access to any experience, attraction or offering or to park entry. Subject to Magic Key Terms and Conditions which can be found at Disneyland.com/MagicKeyTerms. Information, including blockout dates, benefits and prices, is subject to change and cancellation without notice.

Some pass benefits and features may not be available during periods of limited capacity. Park experiences and offerings may have been modified and are subject to limited availability or even closure. Please check disneytraveltradeinfo.com/dlr for important information to know before visiting the Disneyland Resort.

*Monthly payments option valid only for California Residents, 18 years or older with valid ID, and living in ZIP Codes 90000–96199. Twelve (12) monthly payments based on remaining balance after one-time down payment on date of Passport purchase. 0% APR.  Subject to restrictions, including a retail installment agreement, and change without notice.

** The number of theme park reservations that may be held at a time during a specific booking window is dependent on pass type and is subject to availability and other rules and restrictions, including excessive “no-show” rules.  

*** Magic Key holder must present their valid pass prior to purchases to receive any applicable benefits or discounts. Benefits/discounts are subject to restrictions and exclusions and are determined solely by Disney or store/location owner.

****Based on purchase of the Imagine Key pass, which is available only to Southern California residents living in ZIP Codes 90000-93599. Monthly payment amount is based on remaining balance after a one-time down payment on date of Passport purchase of $179. Twelve (12) monthly payments and 0% APR apply. Subject to restrictions, including a retail installment agreement, and change without notice.

† Parking benefit is valid for parking, or for discounted parking, for one (1) standard vehicle only at pay-on entry lots at the Disneyland® Resort. Discounted parking must be purchased at the parking lot. Oversized vehicles, preferred parking spaces and valet services are not included in this parking benefit and will require an additional fee. Parking is not guaranteed, and is subject to capacity and applicable Pass blockout dates.   

Important Health & Safety Update

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We are adapting our health and safety guidelines based on guidance from health and government officials, and will require Cast Members and Guests ages 2 and up, to wear face coverings in all indoor locations at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort beginning Friday, July 30, regardless of vaccination status. At Walt Disney World Resort, this includes upon entering and throughout all attractions and in enclosed transportation vehicles, including shuttles, buses, monorails and at Disney Skyliner.

To help your Clients plan and prepare for their next trip to Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort, you can share the  “Know Before You Go” information with them by using the updated “Know Before You Go” microsite – disneytraveltradeinfo.com/wdw or disneytraveltradeinfo.com/dlr. We recommend that you check back on the website often, as information continues to be updated.

Disney Lists ALL Dole Whips & Where To Find Them

Disney is celebrating their first ever “DOLE Whip Day”! It’s no surprise that Dole Whips have that enticing taste that tends to draw in a Disney foodie following! And now, Disney has made our love for all things Dole Whip even easier by sharing a list of all their current Dole Whip offerings and where to find them. And yes, Dole Whips are fat-free, dairy-free, and gluten-free with no cholesterol… so what’s not to love?

First up, in celebration of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Disney has launched the limited-time “Tamatoa-inspired” Dipped Cone at Pineapple Lanai at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. From July 19 through 21 you can order the “Tamatoa-inspired” Dipped Cone – Dole Whip raspberry swirled with Dole Whip orange in a white chocolate-dipped waffle cone and coated with “shiny” gold sugar.

Tropical Hideaway at Disneyland Park

  • Dole Whip pineapple, lemon, mango, and raspberry (can be swirled)
  • Dole Whip Floats
    • Dole Whip pineapple-lemon swirl with Dole pineapple juice
    • Dole Whip pineapple-raspberry swirl with Dole pineapple juice
    • Dole Whip raspberry-lemon swirl with Dole pineapple juice
    • Dole Whip raspberry-lemon with passionfruit, orange, and guava juice
  • Loaded Dole Whips
    • Jungle Cruise Dessert Bowl – Dole Whip with blueberries, strawberries, and mandarin oranges topped with coconut caramel sauce, crushed plantains, dried hibiscus, and toasted coconut
    • Dole Whip chile-mango with chamoy, mango, and chile-lime

Tangaroa Terrace Tropical Bar & Grill at Disneyland Hotel

  • Dole Whip
  • Dole Float – Dole Whip topped with Dole pineapple juice
  • Dole Whip topped with rum

Aloha Isle at Magic Kingdom Park

  • Dole Whip
  • Dole Whip Float – Dole Whip topped with Dole pineapple juice

Sunshine Tree Terrace at Magic Kingdom Park

  • Dole Whip orange
  • Orange Cream Cup – Dole Whip orange and vanilla soft-serve
  • I Lava You Float –  Dole Whip orange topped with Fanta Strawberry and red passion fruit syrup topped with popping candy

Marketplace Snacks at Disney Springs

  • Dole Whip
  • Dole Whip lime (through Labor Day)
  • Fresh Dole Whip Watermelon Slice – Dole Whip watermelon served in a fresh watermelon slice topped with chocolate chips (through Labor Day)
  • Dole Whip Watermelon Parfait – Dole Whip watermelon and Key lime custard with a Mickey-shaped watermelon piece topped with chocolate chips (through Labor Day)

Tamu Tamu at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

  • Dole Whip
  • Dole Whip Float – Dole Whip topped with Dole pineapple juice
  • Dole Whip topped with coconut rum
  • Simba Sunset – Dole Whip topped with flavored syrups (watermelon, strawberry, and coconut)
  • King’s Cooler – Dole Whip topped with coconut rum and flavored syrups (watermelon, strawberry, and coconut)

Trilo-Bites at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

  • Trilo-Bites Twist – Dole Whip orange with vanilla soft-serve

Barefoot Pool Bar and Oasis Pool Bar at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

  • Frosty Pineapple – Dole Whip blended with rum
  • Frozen Margarita Dole Whip lime blended with tequila blended and chili-lime seasoning

Pineapple Lanai at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

  • Dole Whip (can be swirled with vanilla soft-serve)
  • Dole Whip lemon, lime, strawberry, raspberry, and mango (rotates as “Today’s Flavors”)
  • Dole Whip topped with coconut rum
  • Exclusive for Dole Whip Day – “Tamatoa-inspired” Dipped Cone – Dole Whip raspberry swirled with Dole Whip orange in a white chocolate-dipped waffle cone and coated with “shiny” gold sugar (available July 19- 21)

Warming Hut at Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park

  • Dole Whip cone or cup (can be swirled with vanilla soft-serve)

Refreshment Outpost at EPCOT

  • Dole Whip pineapple, watermelon, or swirl (July 15-Nov. 20)

Little ‘Opihi’s at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa

  • Dole Whip pineapple, mango, watermelon, and vanilla soft-serve
  • Dole Whip Fresh Fruit Sundae with sprinkles in a waffle bowl topped with fresh pineapple (Moana-themed) or watermelon fruit (Stitch-themed)
  • Mickey and Minnie Waffle Bowl featuring Dole Whip with sprinkles

Ulu Cafe at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa

  • Dole Whip mango (can be swirled with vanilla soft-serve)
  • Psst … we have been told the popular Dole Whip Pumpkin Spice will again be offered this fall at Ulu Café – YES!

How about THAT list?! Looks like a rather delicious list in our opinion! Take note that the above Dole Whip offerings are subject to availability. Your best bet is to get out and try them sooner rather than later so you’ll have a chance to taste your desired Dole Whip.