Disney’s New Genie+ Decision Leaves Fans Feeling Angry

New news regarding Disney’s Genie+ service at Disneyland Resort has received mixed emotions from fans since being announced.

Two highly-anticipated attractions at Disneyland Resort are poised to make their debut on the Genie+ platform, bringing even more excitement and adventure to visitors. However, one of these announcements has left fans feeling less than magical due to the fear of this decision raising wait times.

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At Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, two attractions are set to join the Genie+ service. Among these soon-to-be additions, we have the much-loved Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, an immersive experience that takes Disney Park guests on an exhilarating journey through the whimsical world of these beloved Disney characters. Disneyland Park will soon add Genie+ to this magical attraction, which invites guests to embark on a thrilling adventure with Mickey and Minnie themselves.

The other ride getting Genie+ is the delightful underwater escapade, The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure, located at Disney California Adventure Park. This enchanting attraction is set to join the Genie+ Service lineup on the Disneyland app in the coming month. While some fans are eagerly anticipating the opportunity to experience this beloved ride through the convenience of Genie+, there is also a sense of concern among some enthusiasts.

The decision to incorporate Ariel’s Undersea Adventure into the Genie+ platform has sparked a wave of mixed emotions within the Disney fan community. While many are thrilled about the added convenience and benefits that come with utilizing Genie+ for this popular attraction, there are some who worry that the introduction of the service may inadvertently lead to longer wait times.

Understandably, fans who have grown fond of Ariel’s Undersea Adventure and cherish the memories made within its fantastical setting express concerns that the inclusion of Genie+ could potentially result in increased demand and, subsequently, longer queues. However, it’s important to note that Disney strives to strike a delicate balance between maximizing guest satisfaction and optimizing the overall visitor experience.

Dozens of fans left comments expressing their dissatisfaction over this decision. Many of them are concerned that this ride will become overly busy after this change is implemented. Some compare this situation to that of the Indiana Jones and Monsters Inc. attractions.

While it’s normal for any change in attraction management to elicit diverse reactions, it’s crucial to remember that Disney consistently evaluates and fine-tunes its services to ensure guests have memorable and enjoyable experiences. With the introduction of Genie+, Disney aims to provide visitors with a more streamlined and efficient way to navigate the park, ultimately enhancing their overall enjoyment.

Only time will be able to tell if this decision will end up being a smart one for Disney. Hopefully, Disney will be able to utilize Genie+ and individual lightning lane selection on these rides without greatly raising the wait time for low-wait attractions like Ariel’s Undersea Adventure.

Disney Imagineers at This Year’s Comic-Con

San Diego Comic-Con will go digital again this year in an event titled “Comic-Con at Home”. Lucky for Disney fans, the convention has announced that one of their panels will feature Imagineers describing the creation of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway!

“Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway: From Animation to Imagineering” offers the perspectives of a number of individuals involved with the original vision and creation of the ride.

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The description from Comic-Con states:

“Ever wonder what it takes to turn a classic cartoon into an immersive experience at Walt Disney World Resort? Join Disney as we bring together Disney Television Animation and Walt Disney Imagineering to discuss the process of creating Mickey and friends’ first-ever ride-through attraction in Disney history, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway.”

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“This history-making attraction features an original story based on the award-winning Mickey Mouse shorts and features favorite Disney cartoon characters Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, and Pluto.”

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“This panel includes Charita Carter (senior producer, Walt Disney Imagineering); Kevin Rafferty (retired Imagineer and executive creative director for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway); Paul Rudish (executive producer and supervising director, The Wonderful World of Disney); Christopher Willis (composer, The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse and Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Parks attraction); and Elsa Chang (character designer, The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse and Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Parks attraction)”.

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The event premiers on July 25, 2021 at 11:00am Pacific Time.

Disney Unveils Poster Art Countdown Series For The Opening of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway

Though 2020 may have only just begun, things are picking up speed as we careen to the opening of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! And just to keep you “post”ed, Disney has revealed the start of a new poster art countdown series in preparation for the attraction’s March 4th, 2020 opening. And if that wasn’t enough, Disney also added that posters created for existing shorts will be featured in the attraction’s queue.

The new “Wish Upon a Coin” poster – inspired by Mickey’s popular cartoon short – was unveiled during Disney Parks Blog’s New Year’s Eve livestream. From Disney Parks Blog:

As you can see, Mickey and Minnie are at the wishing well and we thought it was the perfect artwork to begin our countdown series and a new year of magical wishes!

At Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, the park’s Chinese Theater serves as the magic portal through which you can actually step into a colorful cartoon world where anything can happen. Why? Because here, mouse rules apply! On this zany, one-of-kind adventure, expect the unexpected as you ride through the NEW Mickey Mouse cartoon “Perfect Picnic”!

As you make your way to the “premiere” of “Perfect Picnic” in the attraction, you’ll move through the theater’s lobby and see whimsical posters of existing award-winning Mickey cartoon shorts created specifically for the attraction by Walt Disney Imagineering and Disney Television Animation.

Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway will open beginning March 4, 2020 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and later at Disneyland park in 2022.

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“Mickey Shorts Theater” to Take Over Star Wars: Path of the Jedi IN Spring 2020

At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney is celebrating new attractions and lands that will make a visit to the park even more extraordinary, with immersive experiences for guests of all ages.

As guests prepare to step into the wacky world of a Mickey Mouse cartoon short next year in Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Disney has just shared a vague announcement that “there’s even more zany adventures coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios this spring.”

Joining the park’s theater district will be a reimagined venue, the Mickey Shorts Theater. Disney has not mentioned what exactly will be featured inside the venue.

Disney has confirmed that this offering is set to take over the Star Wars: Path of the Jedi seasonal theater attraction.

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Cast Members Receive A Sneak Peek Of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway

Cast members from Disney’s Hollywood Studios were recently treated to a surprise sneak peek of the progress at the Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway attraction. Disney Parks, Experiences & Products Chairman Bob Chapek surprised the Walt Disney World cast members with the very first sneak peek of the attraction, which will open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in spring 2020.

Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway will put guests inside the world of Disney Channel’s Emmy® Award-winning “Mickey Mouse” cartoon shorts. Once they step into the cartoon world, they’ll board a train. But with Goofy as the engineer get ready for an out-of-control adventure filled with surprising twists and turns. The original attraction will feature a lovable theme song, state-of-the-art technologies and amazing visual effects to create an unforgettable multidimensional experience.

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