Who’s ready to go on an adventure?

Every day in Disney World is quite an adventure, and we are there EVERY day, so we know our way around the parks. That’s also how we find the best advice to give you — from what we’re seeing and experiencing firsthand! But today, we decided to do something a little different in the name of science. We asked Disney A.I. how we should spend our day in Magic Kingdom to see if it would benefit your trip, and what we found was not what we expected!

We talk a lot about Disney Genie+, the paid skip-the-line service that can be used in Disney World. With that service, you can book times to enter the “Lightning Lane” at many rides and attractions around Disney World — and hopefully that results in a shorter wait. However, there’s also just Disney Genie, which is a FREE service to help you plan your day in the parks. And yes, it’s an example of Disney using artifical intelligence!

You’ll find Disney Genie in the Disney World app. The first step to using this free service is to put your interests in! Do you want to meet as many characters as possible? Or maybe you want to ride everything you can! Disney Genie will take this into account as it plans your day. For our experiment, we put in that we were interested in a variety of attractions, some character, and quick service dining, but did say no to table service dining. Disney Genie also let us know about the TRON Lightcycle / Run virtual queue and was more than ready to help us book our spot!

And before we knew it, we had our perfect plan for the day, according to Disney Genie! Each attraction and experience was listed with the time it was recommended we head to the attraction, and how long it was expected to take. We could also press a button to read more about why Disney Genie was suggesting it for us at that time.

We were quite surprised to see it recommended we experience Peter Pan’s Flight first at a 45-minute wait, since that’s not typically what WE would recommend at 10AM. Especially since many other rides throughout the park were listed at only 15 and 20-minute waits. (Note: Later in the day, it jumped up to 65 minutes, so this was actually a pretty good recommendation!)

We were interested to find that the virtual assistant recommended we dine at Be Our Guest Restaurant, even though we had indicated we were only interested in quick-service dining.

As we made our way over to the restaurant, Disney Genie seemed to remember that we did not want to dine at table service restaurants and redirected us to dine at Columbia Harbor House a little later (no complaints here!). This is where things got really interesting. Since we had a little bit of time until it was recommended we eat at Columbia Harbor House, Disney Genie suggested we hop in line to meet Tiana, who was at a 50-minute wait, even though Cinderella right next door was only a 25-minute wait.

However, it seems like Disney Genie knew something we didn’t because the wait for Tiana was only 19 minutes!

From there we headed to eat, and after we placed our mobile order, it automatically updated our itinerary, and we could check the status of our order whenever we wanted!

After we ate our lunch, we started to head over to Under the Sea Journey of The Little Mermaid as Disney Genie suggested, but on our way over there our itinerary changed, and we were advised to meet Ariel instead! This was a common occurrence throughout the day – Disney Genie would suggest one thing, and then change the itinerary as we were already on our way to the attraction.

Our next suggestion was to head over to “it’s a small world”, even though the posted wait time was 30 minutes and there were plenty of other rides in the park that were much less.

At this point, Disney Genie wanted to ensure that we knew we were eligible to buy an Individual Lightning Lane for TRON Lightcycle / Run, or that we could join the virtual queue. Even though it was 1:16PM and the second virtual queue drops at 1PM for TRON, we were still able to snag a spot!

The remainder of our day and the recommendations Disney Genie was making for us continued in this very similar way – we were being led towards certain attractions, only to have the recommendation changed as we were on our way over there, but it did continue to update throughout the day to give us what it thought was the best recommendation. In a way, this was good to see, because things change in Disney World so frequently, even minute by minute, so to see that this service can keep up with those changes gives it a point in our book!

Overall, we think this service can be beneficial to people who are going into Disney World completely blind (which is never something we recommend). It did a decent job at taking our interests into account and making sure we were having the best day possible, however, nothing will beat having real people give you their experiences, which is exactly what we do here at DFB.

While we can’t give you minute-by-minute updates every single day we’re in the parks, our reporters work extremely hard to give our writers and editors any and all vital information the moment they see it, and then our writing and editing team gets it up to you as soon as possible. We’re always here to help you plan your next Disney World vacation, so stay tuned to DFB!

We bet you never knew these 50 amazing things were in Magic Kingdom!

Have you ever used Disney Genie? Tell us in the comments!

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Looking for that perfect new water bottle for your summer trip to Disney World? We know the feeling!

Having a water bottle with you in Disney World is a MUST. We have our favorite brands, and one of them is Corkcicle. If you’ve had your eye on some of their bottles, we have great news — they’re having a sale to celebrate Memorial Day!

The Memorial Day sale on Corkcicle’s website gets you 20% off site-wide! We also spotted a few items on sale for more than 20% off, but you’ll need to hurry to ensure you get what you want.

You Need Something to Carry Your Corkcicle!

Before you choose your Corkcicle, you’ll want to make sure you have something to hold it — which is where the Disney Sling comes in to save the day! Not only will it hold your water bottle, but you can also put your cards, phone, and other essentials in the pocket. And now, for the Memorial Day sale, you can get it for 20% off!

Grab one here!

Cinderella Fans, This One Is for You!

If you’re a big fan of Cinderella, grab yourself the Cinderella Princess Cold Cup for 20% off! While this one may be a bit more difficult to carry with you around the parks since it has a straw and not a lid that can close, it’s still great for your everyday adventures. Plus, it’s so pretty!

Don’t miss it!

Star Wars Fans Can Save Too!

How cool would it be to stroll up to Galaxy’s Edge in Hollywood Studios sipping out of this Grogu Stemless Corkcicle? Yeah, we think that would be pretty perfect! You can grab this mug for 20% off now during the sale!

Grab it here!

Marvel Fans, Unite!

Multiple Marvel Corkcicles are on sale, including the Spider-Man Tumbler Corkcicle. Now THIS one is great for around the parks — it’ll keep your drink cold for up to 9 hours!

Buy it online!

We’re Throwing It Back Now!

Both Mickey Mouse Club Stemless Corkcicles are on sale right now for 40% off! That’s a major steal, especially if you love remembering this era of Disney as much as we do.

Check it out here!

We’re always here to keep you updated on the latest Disney merchandise news, so stay tuned to DFB!

Check out our Amazon Storefront for more of our Disney World essentials!

Which of these is your favorite? Tell us in the comments!

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DreamWorks Land is the newest addition to Universal Studios Florida, taking over what was formerly Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone. The new land offers Shrek, Trolls, and Kung Fu Panda experiences. Take a full tour of DreamWorks Land with us!

DreamWorks Land

DreamWorks Land is located next to E.T. Adventure and Animal Actors on Location. E.T. Adventure got a new sign to help set it apart from the DreamWorks area.

The DreamWorks Land entrance sign features characters from the “Shrek,” “Kung Fu Panda,” and “Trolls” franchises, gathered around the DreamWorks logo.

Inside the land, stroller parking is marked with “Trolls” and “Shrek”-themed signs.

The land has trash cans decorated with “Kung Fu Panda” and “Shrek” carvings.

Shrek’s Swamp Meet

Shrek, Donkey, and Fiona have a brand new meet-and-greet location. Shrek’s swamp is the first thing guests will encounter as they enter the new land.

Signage advertises “Shrek’s Swamp Meet” and features artwork of Shrek, Donkey, and Fiona.

The characters meet at Shrek’s cottage, at the base of a very large tree stump. Shrek’s swamp is the icon of this area and is really the most impressive thing in the land.

It’s the most detailed area, too. Shrek deserves the best, especially after losing Shrek 4D and his original meet and greet.

Guests don’t get to go into the cottage, unfortunately. Shrek and Fiona come outside, while Donkey leans out through a window.

Donkey has an updated look from his previous version. Fiona is in her human form.

Shrek’s Swamp for Little Ogres

This playground is for smaller guests to splash and slide.

It wouldn’t be a Shrek play area without an outhouse, right?

The outhouse is a slide!

Inside the play area, Pinocchio is hanging out in Pinocchio’s Fact Shack. Push the button and Pinocchio will tell you a fact, but keep an eye on his nose. It grows when he lies.

The play area is much smaller and less themed than Fievel’s Playland. The area has some bridges, slides, and water blasters, but it seems very basic.

If you get soaked in the swamp, there are now “ogre dryers” in the area. These are the same dryers by the water rides that you can pay to use.

These are themed with artwork of the Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf on the side. The text around the dryer reads, “I’ll huff, and I’ll puff, and I’ll blow your clothes dry!”

King Harold’s Swamp Symphony

King Harold’s Swamp Symphony is an interactive experience where guests can hop on lily pads on the ground to make the frogs “sing.” If you get creative, you can make some interesting melodies.

Or hop on three pads to hear something that sounds like “Bud” “wis” “er.” The mouths of the frogs move as they make different noises.

Mama Luna’s Feline Fiesta

Mama Luna’s Feline Fiesta is an interactive experience. This location was previously Shrek’s Swamp Meet and the Barney Shop before that. The area has a new look with an entrance gate that reads “Mama’s Luna’s” across the top.

Inside, guests can interact with screens. Turning cranks and pushing buttons causes the objects on the screens to react.

Trolls Trollercoaster

Trolls Trollercoaster is the only actual ride in the land and is a retheme of Woody Woodpecker’s Nuthouse Coaster. This family-friendly coaster takes guests on a caterpillar Caterbus ride.

The entrance to the attraction has several Trolls characters.

Poppy’s Playground

This playground takes up the space near the DreamWorks Imagination Celebration entrance. There’s a small play area under a giant mushroom.

There’s a Trolls-inspired fountain nearby.

Kung Fu Training Camp

The Kung Fu Training Camp play area is located at the back of DreamWorks Land, where Curious George Goes to Town was located in KidZone.

There’s an area to splash around in when you walk into the area.

Po Live!

In the back of Panda Village, you’ll find Po Live! This interactive experience uses screens to bring Po to “life” to teach guests some Kung Fu moves. This area was the Ball Factory, which was part of Curious George Goes to Town.

DreamWorks Imagination Celebration

The DreamWorks Imagination Celebration takes place in the theater that housed the DreamWorks Destination before the KidZone closure. Prior to that, this was A Day in the Park with Barney.

The show has sections dedicated to “Shrek,” “Kung Fu Panda,” and “Trolls.” We saw an incomplete version without the “Trolls” section during technical rehearsals.

Swamp Snacks

The land offers two snack stands. Swamp Snacks offers Shrek-themed snacks and treats and is located at the entrance of the land. Shrekzels with green cheese, Swamp Dogs, “Far Far A Waffle” sandwiches, Mud Puddle Pudding, and Shrek and Donkey ice pops are available from this stand.

Swamp Snacks has Freestyle machines on the side of the building.

Stay tuned for our reviews.

Trolls Treats

For a sweet treat in the Florida heat, Trolls Treats is serving up some cool ice cream snacks. The bright yellow boombox is located near the entrance to the Trollercoaster.

The menu offers Brozone Berry and Poppy-licious pink cones. Stay tuned for our reviews.

There are also plenty of sodas and other beverages.

High Five Hideaway

High Five Hideaway is the merchandise location for DreamWorks Land. This store offers a variety of DreamWorks themed headbands and other merch.

Other Meet and Greets

There’s a Gabby’s Dollhouse façade for a dedicated Gabby meet and greet next to the Animal Actors on Location! theater.

Other characters have meet and greets next to Gabby, in front of a starry, cloudy sky backdrop. We met Puss in Boots here.

We also met King Julien from the “Madagascar” series.

DreamWorks Mural

A mural near the exit of DreamWorks Land features various DreamWorks characters depicted as clouds over a natural landscape.

In addition to characters from the land’s main franchises, there are also characters from “How to Train Your Dragon,” “Madagascar,” “Bad Guys,” and more.

Check back for our video coverage.

DreamWorks Land will officially open on June 14 at Universal Studios Florida.

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Construction walls now take up most of the entrance courtyard of the Morcoco Pavilion in EPCOT. This latest round of construction work began in March.

Morocco Pavilion Construction

The walls cut across the front of the pavilion, with tables and chairs set up against them. The only way to walk further into the pavilion is down a thin walkway in front of Tangierine Café.

The gallery featuring “Race Against The Sun” remains open, with access around the construction walls.

When we visited on Friday, a Cast Member was stationed at the front of the pavilion with a paddleboard sign advertising the Annual Passholder lounge. The limited-time lounge is in Restaurant Marrakesh at the back of the pavilion. An A-frame sign was also up advertising the Jasmine meet and greet.

There are only a few feet of walking room on two sides of the construction walls.

Plants have been removed from this bed at the archway entrances to the rest of the pavilion. It’s currently full of mulch.

There is no more scaffolding or scrim over the archways.

There don’t appear to be any design differences in this space. Construction work was likely basic maintenance.

The walls stop before the pavilion’s Kidcot Fun Spot.

It’s also through this alcove that guests can enter the gallery.

Inside the gallery, stanchions block the main entrance.

The Morocco Pavilion has been under construction on and off since Disney took over ownership in 2020. Disney revamped Spice Road Table but never reopened Restaurant Marrakesh, although it remains listed on the Walt Disney World website as “temporarily unavailable.”

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A section of the Prince Charming Regal Carrousel flooring has been freshly stained during the refurbishment of the Magic Kingdom attraction.

Prince Charming Regal Carrousel Refurbishment

The carousel has been undergoing refurbishment since February, with various horses roped off for work. Beneath the ten horses currently unavailable, the floor has been freshly stained brown.

When compared to the rest of the carousel’s flooring, this section looks much cleaner and darker.

The horses aren’t just roped off for work on the floor. Crews are also repainting the entablature on the edge of the carousel’s roof. The tarps on the horses keep them protected.

The relief sculptures above the roped-off horses are partially repainted. The frieze features angelic figures with flags and eagles, leftover from when the attraction was The Liberty Carousel over 100 years ago. The Philadelphia Toboggan Company constructed the ride in 1917.

The printed tarp has been moved as more sections of the entablature are repainted.

There is currently almost no paint on this section around the image of the Fairy Godmother. There are touches of gold, including gold foil on the image’s frame. Some of the carousel’s lights have also been deactivated during work.

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