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3 tips to make Genie+ easier
WDW Prep School Hey, there - Itβs been a busy week! We snagged our Halloween party tickets this morning so we can attend a couple of nights in August. We will have all the info you need after the first party on August 9. On another note, we know that Disney World planning isn't easy, but especially the Genie+ part of it. There's a lot to learn and no way to practice until you're actually at Walt Disney World. Here are 3 ways you can make it a bit easier: Save our Genie+ cheat sheets. These...
about 23 hours agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Halloween party dates are here π
WDW Prep School Hey, there - Happy Monday! Hope you had a fantastic weekend. After waiting and waiting, we finally have Halloween party dates for 2024. Here's what you need to know: Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will take place a few times per week from August 9-October 31 this year. Tickets go on sale on May 8 for guests staying at Walt Disney World Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green. Tickets go on sale May 15 for everybody else. NEW at the...
3 days agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
No Halloween party dates yet?
WDW Prep School Hey, there - Hope your week has gone well so far. If you were anticipating Halloween party dates to be released by now, you might be as confused as we are right now. Since 2015, Disney World has announced Halloween party dates by the end of April. They've especially leaned into the whole "halfway to Halloween" thing the last few years which has now past. Why are announcements so much later this year? We don't know for sure. There is some speculation that they won't announce...
6 days agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Want to meet Mickey Mouse?
WDW Prep School Hello again! We were excited to finally get Food & Wine Festival dates this week, but a little surprised that the festival start date is going back to the way it was in the before times. More on that below. Wanted to let you know that starting next week, we'll be sending shorter emails a couple of times per week vs. 1 big weekly email. We want to get info to you in a more timely, personalized way and look forward to this new format. Here's what we've got this week... Food &...
13 days agoΒ β’Β 2 min read
Best spots for fireworks in *and* out of the parks
WDW Prep School Hello and happy Friday! Though we still don't officially have any of the dates everybody is waiting to hear, we do have word that a media preview for Tiana's Bayou Adventure will take place in mid-June. We expect it to be open to the public soon after, but will be waiting for official word any time now. Here's what we've got for you this week. The best fireworks viewing spots People are always asking us where to watch fireworks. We have ideas for each park, including locations...
20 days agoΒ β’Β 2 min read
1900 Park Fare now open, 4 new promos + news
WDW Prep School Happy Friday! We still don't have an opening date for Tiana's Bayou Adventure, but Disney continues to drip details about the attraction. We are also expecting to hear soon about Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party tickets and maybe even Food & Wine Festival dates which were released around this time last year. Hopefully lots to tell you about next week! Until then, here's what's new. 1900 Park Fare is now open A member of our team was able to dine at 1900 Park Fare where...
27 days agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
29 unique things to do, Free Dining, + news
WDW Prep School 29 unique things to do at WDW Looking for something different to do during your Walt Disney World trip? We have 29 ideas for you at many different price points. Get 29 ideas β New podcast! Casey and her family headed to Universal Hollywood and Disneyland recently. π©π» Listen/read online π Listen in your fave podcast app From this week Test Track closing in June Disney released this concept art and noted Test Track will close for refurbishment on June 17, 2024. No word yet on a...
about 1 month agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
2025 crowd calendar is here! + news
WDW Prep School Our 2025 WDW crowd calendar With 2025 bookings opening much earlier than normal, so many have asked about a 2025 crowd calendar and it's now available! Get the 2025 crowd calendar β New podcast! Chatting summer traveling tips, including what's opening/available to do this summer. π©π» Listen/read online π Listen in your fave podcast app From this week Which room to request at Caribbean Beach Resort? The number 1 resort we get asked about for room requests is Caribbean Beach...
about 1 month agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Best grocery delivery options + news
WDW Prep School Best grocery options for WDW We order groceries for every trip since it's handy (and less expensive) to have some things on hand in the room. There are several options, each with pros and cons. Pros/cons of WDW grocery options β New podcast! Nicole just took a large group trip to Walt Disney World where they stayed in an offsite house. π©π» Listen/read online π Listen in your fave podcast app From this week Lots of summer announcements This week Disney announced several things...
about 2 months agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
When to tip at WDW + news
WDW Prep School Tipping at Walt Disney World It can be confusing to know when to tip during a Disney World trip. And if you do tip, how much? When & how to tip at WDW β New podcast! Trip report with Matt who traveled with extended family + he participated in a runDisney event π©π» Listen/read online π Listen in your fave podcast app From this week New summer tickets deals available There's now 3 ticket promos available for summer travel. Get all the details -> Where to find the F&G topiaries...
about 2 months agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
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