Disney Genie Plus Tips And Top 8 Questions Answered

You may have heard that Disney Genie Plus launched at Walt Disney World in October 2021. If you are wondering what Genie+ is, how to use it, and whether it is worth adding to your ticket or annual pass day trip, we’re giving you the information you need to maximize your time at Disney World!

On a recent November visit to Walt Disney World, our family of 5 hits 6 Magic Kingdom rides in 2.5 hours – we could have done a lot more but decided to park hop! – and another 3 at Epcot – again, we spent less than 2 hours walking the park as the kids wanted to get back to Port Orleans to use the pool.

Let’s take a look at how Genie+ works at Walt Disney World!

What Is Genie Plus

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If you are familiar with the old Disney FastPass system, Genie+ essentially replaces FastPasses,

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Five affordable travel destinations for summer 2023

With the summer quickly approaching, now is the time to plan your travels. That’s because the longer you wait, the more you’ll usually pay. Admittedly, what counts as an “affordable” summer vacation is up for debate since July and August are the peak travel season, which means flights and hotel prices are typically expensive. That said, the cost of renting a cottage for a week can climb quickly: At press time, Ontario lakefront cottage rentals that can sleep a family of four on AirBnB averaged $669 a night, plus taxes, gas, food, cleaning fees, activities and more.

So why not think outside the box? You may be surprised to learn that there are popular destinations near and far that you can visit for a similar – or even lower – price. While they all come with downsides given the time of year, the tradeoffs can be worth it. You just

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These Are The Top 5 Most Affordable European Destinations

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European destinations like Italy, France, and the UK have seen a record number of travelers this year, 600% higher than 2021 levels.

This has been fueled by favorable exchange rates and social media posts showing everything Europe has to offer. One recent post even went so far as to joke that girls who haven’t been to Italy yet this summer might “die” if they don’t go.

These high levels of travelers seeking trips abroad bring an increase in prices and the urge to find the best places to go with the best deals.

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Here are The Top 5 Most Affordable European Destinations:

Porto, Portugal

Porto, Portugal’s second-largest city, is known for its Port Wine, Douro River, and charming cobblestone streets. The city offers a mix of culture, sightseeing and cuisine. It’s easy to see why Americans are visiting this country in record

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10 Most Underrated Travel Destinations In The Caribbean In 2023

According to one recent study, approximately 32 million people visit the Caribbean every single year. However, that doesn’t mean that if you book your next vacation you’re guaranteed to get motivated by countless tourists. There are actually eight underrated and underestimated tourist destinations in the Caribbean that show off everything this part of the world is known for without the massive crowds that normally come with it.

St. Barts

Formally called Saint Barthelemy, St. Barts is just over eight square miles in size. So in addition to being an absolutely underrated travel destination in the Caribbean, it also happens to be one of the smallest as well. Despite this, it’s also the perfect chance to see what the Caribbean is all about. You can go snorkeling, see historic sights, and more.

Dominica

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You may have heard Dominica referred to by another name at some point – The Nature Island. This

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Best Argentina Tours & Vacations 2023/2024

As with many other aspects of Argentinian culture, its cuisine has been heavily influenced by European immigration. Mix your favorite Spanish and Italian dishes with top quality (and affordable!) Argentinian beef and dairy products and you have a combination worth jumping on that long-haul flight for. For the low-down on all things food in South America, check out our guide that we put together here.

It’s important to keep in mind that dinner is eaten late in Argentina. Most restaurants close in the afternoon and do not reopen until 8 pm, although locals typically do not actually start dinner until 9 or 10 pm.

Must-try food and drink in Argentina

1. Asado

With Spanish origins, asado describes succulent barbecued meat, slow-cooked on a metal frame over an open fire or a bed of hardwood charcoal. In Argentina, asado is in equal parts a dish and a social gathering – both

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Top 5 Family Holidays in the UK

When it comes to family holidays, it’s hard to beat the UK. While millions of us might trundle down to the airport every year in search of sunshine climes, the truth is that there are plenty of gems to be uncovered at home.

Few of us have really experienced everything the UK has to offer and this is a shame since domestic holidays tend to be more accessible, convenient and affordable.

Tourists travel from across the world, spending thousands, to see the UK, so why should we native Brits pass up the opportunity?

A few parts of the UK stand out as perfect for family holidays. Let’s consider five of the best.

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Sargassum Continues To Decline In These Top Summer Destinations

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Every year travelers look forward to hitting up the beach for a summertime escape. Unfortunately, nature has other plans for certain destinations this year.

A massive seaweed invasion put a damper on summer beach plans, but many places tried their best to come up with solutions to make the best of it.

Whether it’s Punta Cana, Cancun, or all the way down to Key West, Florida — unsightly blobs of Sargassum have affected vacations.

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Whether it’s simply an eyesore for your TikTok videos or the comparable smell of rotten eggs as it dies off, it’s an unpleasant experience.

The good news is it is beginning to dissipate in some of the top summer destinations. Here is where it is declining:

Florida

The Sargassum invasion was so big it received a fitting big name – The Great Atlantic Sargassum Seaweed Belt.

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Last month,

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10 Best Places to Travel in October 2023

When there’s a chill in the air and a crimson hue in the trees, you know that autumn has arrived. October is the first full month of the fall season, and it’s an invigorating time of year for many travelers. They grab a sweater and head outside for adventures, or hop in the car for a road trip to enjoy the scenery.


Food festivals, harvest events, an eclipse, and a sky filled with brilliant hot air balloons are a few reasons to plan an autumn trip. If you’re able to travel further, note that Kenya’s great migration culminates in October, and Istanbul celebrates fall with an art festival. Or head south of the equator if you’d prefer to dodge the cold and enjoy spring beauty instead.


Whatever you’re looking for in an fall trip, we’ve got you covered. Here are our 10 picks for the best places to travel in

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Best Namibia Tours & Vacations 2023/2024

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1. Colossal Canyon

There’s more to the Fish River Canyon than its sheer size. With remote hiking trails, magnificent view points and raging river torrents during the rainy season, visitors will be breathless at the epic views and sense of isolation when visiting this canyon, believed to have been formed more than 500 million years ago.

2. Damaralandscape

The timeworn terrain of Damaraland makes for interesting, otherworldly landscapes to travel through. The combination of strange rock formations, parched valleys, ocher boulders and amber sunsets makes for magic memories.

3. Sossusvlei Sands

This huge clay pan wrapped in red sand dunes occupies a large part of southern Namibia. With some of the tallest dunes in the world, Sossusvlei’s variety of colours, sizes and flora make it a glory to behold.

4. Cape Cross Critters

This protected area on the cape of the southern Atlantic is most famous for its resident seal

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Most popular baby names inspired by travel destinations

Actor, director and producer Ron Howard famously gave his children’s middle names based on where they were conceived: Bryce Dallas (the city), twins Paige and Jocelyn share the middle name Carlyle (the New York hotel), and Reed Cross (the street where the family lived in London).

Location names are nothing new, however, and many people give their offspring a moniker that reminds them of a favorite city or country — or even a river.

ExploreThese are Georgia’s top baby names for 2022

In fact, the most popular travel-inspired name for American boys this year is Hudson, inspired by the river in New York, according to research from Bounce.

Bounce analyzed baby names from the past 20 years to reveal the destinations that most inspired baby names in the United States.

According to the travel and luggage experts, more than 77,000 baby boys born in the US since 2000 are

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