Tiana’s Bayou Adventure officially opens this Friday, June 28!
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After talking about it for almost two years, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure officially opened at Magic Kingdom last Friday, June 28. However, there have been more than a few issues keeping people moving through the new attraction. Meanwhile, the shops are open, the merch is here, and even a few new dishes are available at the park in honor of the opening. We’ll talk all about it.
In maybe the biggest news of the week, Disney has announced that the current Genie+ program at Walt Disney World is being sunset in favor of a better and less confusing system with Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass! We’re going to let you know everything we know about the new offering and give some opinions on the updated program. Also last week,
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Something VERY UNEXPECTED happened at Disney World this week.
Slinky Dog Dash
While MOST of the resort’s wait times stayed in the same zone they were in lastweek, one MAJOR ride saw a massive increase that led it to become the resort’s busiest ride by average wait time. Let’s take a look at the average Disney World wait times between June 21st through June 28th!
Take a look at this week’s average wait times — going from highest to lowest!
Magic Kingdom Wait Times
The Magic Kingdom’s wait times went down this week, though, as usual with this park’s wait times, none of the changes were all that significant in actual length. (NOTE: Tron Lightcycle/Run does not currently use a standby queue, it’s not included here, and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure does not have a standby queue yet. )
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train — 58 minutes
Peter Pan’s Flight — 46 minutes
Space Mountain — 43 minutes
Jungle Cruise — 40 minutes
Haunted Mansion — 33 minutes
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad — 34 minutes
Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh — 29 minutes
Space Ranger Spin
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin — 27 minutes
Enchanted Tales with Belle — 26 minutes
Astro Orbiter — 24 minutes
Pirates of the Caribbean — 22 minutes
“it’s a small world” — 18 minutes
Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini — 16 minutes
EPCOT’s wait times pretty much stayed the same for the most part this week. The biggest change is the elimination of Test Track, which is currently closed for a massive refurbishment. (NOTE: Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind does not currently use a standby queue, so it’s not included here.)
Frozen Ever After
Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure — 65 minutes
Frozen Ever After — 49 minutes
Soarin’ — 35 minutes
Mission: SPACE — 25 minutes
Greenhouse
Turtle Talk with Crush — 15 minutes
Spaceship Earth — 14 minutes
Journey into Imagination — 12 minutes
The Seas with Nemo and Friends — 10 minutes
Living with the Land — 10 minutes
Gran Fiesta Tour — 10 minutes
Test Track, Awesome Planet, Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival, Impressions de France, and Reflections of China had no wait times this week.
Something weird happened at Hollywood Studios this week. Wait times for most of the park’s attractions stayed relatively the same, except for Slinky Dog Dash, Hollywood Studios’ busiest attraction, which saw a MASSIVE 16-minute jump that brought it close to a 100-minute wait AND made it Disney World’s busiest ride this week.
Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation.
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A new black Loungefly ear headband with a removable Minnie bow is now available at Disneyland Resort.
Black Loungefly Ear Headband With Removable Minnie Bow – $44.99
We found this black pleather Loungefly ear headband at World of Disney in Downtown Disney District. This is the same ear headband that we discovered in Emporium at Walt Disney World Resort.
The ears, bow, and bow strap all feature a woven pattern. If guests want to turn these Minnie ears into Mickey ears, they can unsnap the strap holding the bow in place and remove it.
The outside of the headband is made with textured pleather. Attached to one side of the headband is a black metal tag with the Disney and Loungefly wordmarks. The inside of the headband features black velour.
Are you happy that this new Loungefly ear headband is now available at both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort?
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We are constantly visiting both Disney World and Disneyland and one thing is for certain — both resorts are VASTLY different!
Disneyland
Disney World and Disneyland have a ton of differences. Featuring different accommodations, attractions, dining options, and entertainment, visiting each resort will result in wildly different experiences. In fact, if you’re a Disney World pro planning a trip to Disneyland, there’s one major rule you can almost always ignore!
The most notable difference between the two resorts is the size. In fact, Disneyland can fit insideMagic Kingdom’s parking lot! So when you’re planning a trip to Disneyland, it’s safe to say you can throw out the Disney World rule about giving yourself time for transportation — except for one special circumstance. Let us explain…
Disneyland Monorail
First things first — at Disney World, you have to account for the time that it takes to wait for transportation and the distance it takes to get between the parks and the hotels. Sometimes this can take over 30 minutes. You also have a plethora of transportation options to choose from, such as buses, the Disney Skyliner, water taxis, and the monorail.
Skyliner at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Meanwhile, getting around the Disneyland Resort is much simpler. You can take buses and the Disneyland Monorail, but the latter is more for show, as it simply drops off near the Disneyland Hotel in Downtown Disney and Tomorrowland in Disneyland Park.
If you’re staying at the hotels on property at the Disneyland Resort or going between the two parks, folks who don’t need assistance traveling will usually get to their destination in a matter of minutes — transportation is hardly required.
The Disneyland esplanade — from here, you are feet away from everything Disneyland has to offer!
The Disneyland Esplanade is a super convenient courtyard that connects Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, and Downtown Disney. From here, everything is just a few steps away. Downtown Disney’s shops and restaurants are directly connected, you can access the hotels by going through Downtown Disney, and you can quite literally see Disneyland and Disney California Adventure’s gates from each park — no lines or public transportation required.
Esplanade
Of course, Disneyland’s compactness can be most taken advantage of by guests staying on-property, but if you’re staying nearby you probably should factor in some travel time. Parking lines are usually manageable but can be tricky in the morning and after work hours when the locals show up, and driving around the Los Angeles metropolitan area during rush hour or in the mornings can be nasty. Southern California has a bad traffic reputation, and, unfortunately, it often lives up to the reputation.
Traffic could eventually get worse when construction begins for DisneylandForward, a major theme park expansion project aiming to bring new dining, attractions, and more to the area.
A line of cars entering the Mickey & Friends parking structure
Fortunately, many Good Neighbor hotels offer shuttle service to and from the Parks, and we recommend visiting the Disneyland website to learn more about which hotels might better accommodate your stay.
All in all, when compared to Disneyland, transportation should be a non-factor for the most part when you traverse the Disneyland Resort. Often felt as a more laid-back experience altogether than Disney World, you’d be forgiven if you decide to relax a little more and take your time soaking everything in. No Skyliner shutdowns to worry about here!
Disneyland Monorail
For more Disneyland and Disney World, news, tips, reviews, and more, stay tuned right here at DFB for all the latest!
EVERYONE has their own park strategy for Disney World, especially when it comes to rides.
Magic Kingdom entrance
Many of us are not going to get up early to rope drop, no matter what (we like our sleep). We’ll just get Genie+ (Disney’s paid skip-the-line service) and hit a ride’s Lightning Lane (the exclusive, paid, shorter line) later if it’s available (although with the new Genie+ changes, sleeping in may be a bit more convenient). Others are going to be at the parks BEFORE they open, either using Early Theme Park Entry, or standing in line at the front gates to get in for rope drop — then we’re going to speed walk to our favorite attractions. If you fall into that latter category, there’s one ride in Disney World you won’t be able to rope drop — even if you try.
Yes, we are ALL excited about the opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom, but if you try to rope drop this ride, well, it’s not going to work. First, Frontierland is not open for Early Theme Park Entry (reserved for people staying in Disney World hotels), so lining up for the ride just really isn’t going to happen.
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
However, the biggest reason you can’t rope drop the ride is that there is no standby line. You can’t just get in line — it doesn’t work like that. If you want to ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, you need to either grab a spot in the virtual queue or book a Lightning Lane selection through Genie+ (soon to be Lightning Lane Multi-Pass).
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Lightning Land and virtual queue line
To get a spot in the virtual queue line, you can try twice per day, once at 7AM and again at 1PM. You’ll do so through the My Disney Experience app. Not sure what to do? Be sure to read our Step-By-Step guide on how to use the virtual queue system at Disney World. Recently, virtual queue spots have been going FAST (we’re talking within seconds), so you may have better luck paying for Genie+ and trying to get a Lightning Lane selection that way.
When Lightning Lane Multi-Pass replaces Genie+ on July 24th, you’ll be able to get Lightning Lane selections in advance of your trip to Disney World. Disney World hotel guests will be able to grab selections as early as seven days before their trip, while everyone else can book advance selections three days before their trip. When this new system starts, that might be the best way to guarantee a ride on Disney World’s newest attraction.
New Lightning Lane changes are coming
In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more.
Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation.
Whether you’re a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever!
When will you get a chance to ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure? Let us know in the comments!
Okay, we’re sorry to have to break the news, but we come to you with lots of Disney World changes this week.
Experiment 626 Cone
We know everyone is still REELING over the HUGE Genie+ changes, not to mention those food changes at Sleepy Hollow Refreshments in Magic Kingdom (oh, Fruit and Nutella Waffle Sandwich, we will MISS you so much). That, along with last week’s big missing hushpuppies news is enough to leave our brains fried, but we’ve still got MORE changes to tell you about, this time on menus at Disney World restaurants.
Let’s take a look at how Disney World restaurant menus changed this week.
ADDED: Hot Honey Chicken with Sweet Potato Fries— chicken nuggets tossed in hot sauce-honey served with New Orleans olive relish and Cajun-spiced sweet potato fries for $9.99
Shrimp Gumbo with Sweet Potato Fries
Desserts also changed:
REMOVED: Warm Fresh-baked Chocolate-Chunk Cookie
ADDED: Tiana’s Famous Beignets— light, sweet, and fluffy beignets with powdered sugar and drizzled with honey for $6.99
For breakfast, you can no longer order the Breakfast Sandwich or the Sausage, Egg, and Cheddar Bagel Sandwich. However, Cheddar, Bacon, and Ranch Tots have been added for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, while Cinnamon-Sugar Doughnuts were removed. The tots are drizzled with ranch dressing and topped with green onions for $10.49.
Cinnamon-Sugar Doughnuts
For lunch and dinner, the Bacon Macaroni & Cheese Hot Dog, Curry Brat Tots, and Creamy Bacon Macaroni & Cheese have been removed from the menu.
Under Soups and Salads, the Blueberry and Barrel Aged Feta Salad is no longer available. The Artisanal Cheese Selection has also been removed from Desserts.
Narcoossee’s
Under Featured Cocktails, the Paper Plane has been removed.
You can now get Loaded BBQ Pork Chips — pulled pork, house-made BBQ sauce, house-made chips, pico de gallo, jalapeno, queso blanco, and sour cream for $12.49. You can add guacamole for $2.
Beaches Pool Bar
Under wine, Meiomi Rosé is no longer available, while House of Brown Rosé has been added for $14.
ADDED: Apple Crumb Danish — apple danish topped with vanilla crumble and vanilla glaze for $4.49
ADDED: Espresso Banana Bread — espresso banana bread topped with coffee flakes for $4.49
ADDED: Cinnamon Coffee Cake for $4.49
ADDED: Almond Croissant — croissant filled with frangipane and topped with sugared almonds for $4.79
ADDED: Signature Cookie — chocolate chip cookie with candied hazelnuts for $4.29
Desserts have changed, too:
REMOVED: Coconut Pot de Crème and Almond Cheesecake
ADDED: Mickey Chocolate Choux — chocolate pate a choux filled with chocolate chantilly cream for $6.79
ADDED: Coconut-Chocolate Cake — chocolate cake soaked with caramel syrup, filled with strawberry sauce, and topped with coconut-chocolate ganache for $6.49
ADDED: Raspberry Tart — vanilla bean sable filled with raspberry frangipane and vanilla pastry cream topped with raspberries for $6.49
ADDED: Blueberry Custard Cupcake — vanilla cupcake filled with blueberry pie filling and pastry cream topped with vanilla buttercream for $5.79
ADDED: Marshmallow-Pecan Brownie — chocolate brownie filled with sugared pecans and caramel sauce topped with chocolate ganache and toasted marshmallows for $5.29
The Breakfast menu was also updated:
Breakfast Platter description changed from “Scrambled Eggs and Potato Barrels served with Bacon” to “Scrambled Eggs, Mickey-shaped Waffle, Bacon, and Chicken Sausage served with Potato Barrels”
REMOVED: Egg White Breakfast Wrap and Acai Bowl
ADDED: Choose-Your-Own Parfait — choice of Greek yogurt, acai (plant-based), overnight oats (plant-based), or Oatmeal (plant-based) with assorted toppings for $11.49
Gasparilla Island Grill
Here’s how Lunch and Dinner changed:
REMOVED: Broccoli and Roasted Tomato Flatbread, Blackened Chicken Sandwich, Cuban Sandwich, Italian Sandwich, and Gourmet Grilled Cheese
ADDED: Buffalo Chicken Flatbread — fried chicken, buffalo sauce, bacon, white cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan, and blue cheese on house-made dough for $13.29
ADDED: Chicken Korean BBQ Bowl — Korean BBQ sauce, lemon-scented jasmine rice, and seasonal vegetables for $15.79
ADDED: Pulled Pork Korean BBQ Bowl — Korean BBQ sauce, lemon-scented jasmine rice, and seasonal vegetables for $15.79
ADDED: Chicken Club Sandwich — bacon, pepper jack, honey mustard aioli, crispy onions, lettuce, and tomato on a brioche bun for $13.49
ADDED: Turkey Sandwich — House-roasted turkey, brie, apples, herbed aioli, and arugula on house-made ciabatta for $11.79
ADDED: BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich — pulled pork, house-made BBQ sauce, and coleslaw on a brioche bun for $11.29
ADDED: Choose-Your-Own Salad — romaine or spring mix with choice of toppings and dressings for $11.29, with chicken for $13.29, with steak for $15.29
ADDED: Tofu Korean BBQ Bowl — Korean BBQ sauce, lemon-scented jasmine rice, and seasonal vegetables for $15.79
Breakfast has changed: Ham and Cheese Omelet, Western Omelet, Cheese Danish, Plant-based Mickey-shaped Frittata, and Avocado Breakfast Bowl have been removed from the menu.
Here’s how Desserts have changed:
ADDED: Lemon-Blueberry Cheesecake for $6.29.
REMOVED: Nestlé Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bar and Strawberry Fruit Bar
ADDED: Mickey-shaped Brownie — house-made brownie topped with ganache, walnuts, marshmallows, chocolate chips, and M&Ms chocolate candies for $4.99
World Premiere Food Court
Under Bakery, Sugar Cookie with Sprinkles Pack, Chocolate Croissant, Chocolate-Almond Cookie, and Coffee Cake have been removed.
You can no longer get Biscuits as a side for breakfast. The Cheese Plate has also been removed from the menu.
The following beverages were removed: AHA Sparkling Water – Blueberry & Pomegranate, AHA® Sparkling Water – Lime & Watermelon, and Vegetable Juice.
Beach Club Marketplace
The following wines were also removed: Blood Orange Mimosa Canella and Bellafina Pink Moscato.
Baked Pasta was removed from the lunch and dinner menu. On the Allergy-Free menu, both Chili-topped Macaroni & Cheese and Pulled Pork-topped Macaroni & Cheese were removed.
The dessert, The Hunter’s Gift to the Queen, is no longer on the menu. On the Kid’s menu: Chicken Strips has been added and Broccoli has replaced Broccolini as a side.
Hunter’s Gift to the Queen Treats
Under Beers, Rogue Dead Guy Ale Draft changed from $9.75 to $10.50.
Under gelato flavors, Cannoli was removed, while Bubble Gum and Guinness (21+) was added. Blueberry – No Sugar Added is no longer available as a Sorbetto flavor.
Under Milkshakes and Floats, Blueberry Mimosa (21+) was removed from the menu, while Mango Spritz (21+) was added — mango sorbetto, prosecco, and Sprite for $13.
Vivoli il Gelato
Under Pastries, Ube Tiramisu was removed, while Key Lime Tiramisu was added for $10.Cake Batter Cannoliwas also added — sweet ricotta cream with cake batter and sprinkles for $7.75.
Canned Soda is also no longer on the menu. Also, Cold Brew and Nitro Cold Brew have been removed.
You can now get the Strawberry Boba Milk Tea Petit Cake for $22.
Amorette’s Patisserie
It’s made with layers of vanilla cake soaked in strawberry milk tea filled with strawberry mousse, strawberry boba pearls, and crushed strawberry biscuit sticks.
Shrimp Scampi Flatbread changed from $16.49 to $16.99
Cheese Sticks changed from $13.99 to $14.99 Beef Lava Nachos (For Two) description changed from “Peppers, onions, black beans, Monterey Jack cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions, sour cream, pico de gallo, salsa” to “Peppers, onions, black bean chili, Monterey Jack cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions, sour cream, pico de gallo, salsa”
Mozzarella Flatbread with Arugula changed from $16.49 to $16.99
ADDED: Amazon Bruschetta for $13.99
Rainforest Cafe in Disney Springs
Here’s how Soups and Salads changed:
Volcanic Cobb Salad changed from $23.99 to $22.99
Ancient Grain Bowl changed from $19.99 to $20.99
Ancient Grain Bowl with Chicken changed from $23.99 to $24.99
Ancient Grain Bowl with Shrimp changed from $25.99 to $26.99
Ancient Grain Bowl with Salmon changed from $28.99 to $29.99
Seafood also saw changes:
REMOVED: Blackened Fish Tacos
ADDED: Fish Tacos — blackened, grilled, or fried, jalapeno ranch, red cabbage, citrus vinaigrette, pico de gallo, black beans for $22.49
ADDED: Catch of the Castaway — ask server for details
ADDED: Add Soup, Paradise House Salad, or Little Islander Caesar Salad to any Entrée for $8.99
Rainforest Cafe Aquarium
Here’s how Sandwiches and Burgers was updated: Blue Mountain Chicken Sandwich changed from $21.99 to $22.49. Here are the changes for Beef, Pork, and Chicken:
Primal Steak changed from $43.49 to $43.99
Mojo Bones changed from $29.99 to $30.99
TortillaChips were removed as a Side.
All Kid’s Entrees changed from $11.49 to $11.99, while the following were removed from the menu: Rainforest Rascals and Plant-Based Nuggets. Fries and Safari Fries were removed from Kid’s Sides, while Go-Gurt was added. Under Kid’s Desserts, Nile’s Catch changed from $11.49 to $11.99.
Raspberry Lemonade Freeze was removed from the Smoothies menu. Here’s how Beers changed:
REMOVED: Lagunitas IPA, Angry Orchard Rosé Hard Cider, Sam ’76, Orlando Brewing I-4 IPA, Funky Buddha Floridian Hefeweizen, Yuengling, Samuel Adams Seasonal Selection, and Sailfish Brewing Sunrise City IPA.
ADDED: Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA, Sweetwater 420 Pale Ale, Safari Amber Draft, Yuengling Traditional Lager, Blue Moon Belgian White Ale, and Huss Brewing Papago Orange Blossom Draft.
Rainforest Cafe
Wines also changed:
REMOVED: Korbel Brut, Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio, Starborough Sauvignon Blanc, Kendall-Jackson ‘Vintner’s Reserve’ Chardonnay, Chloe Rosé, J. Lohr ‘Flacon’s Perch’ Pinot Noir,Josh ‘Craftman’s Collection’ Cabernet Sauvignon, Avalon Red Blend and Robert Mondavi ‘Private Select’ Merlot’
ADDED: Lucien Albrecht Brut, France for $14 per glass and $55 per bottle
ADDED: J. Vineyards Pinot Gris, California for $13 per glass and $51 per bottle
ADDED: Jean-Luc Colombo Cape Bleue Rosé, France for $12 per glass and $47 per bottle
ADDED: Cambria ‘Katherine’s Vineyard’ Chardonnay, Santa Maria Valley for $14 per glass and $55 per bottle
ADDED: Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough for $14 per glass and $55 per bottle
ADDED: A to Z Pinot Noir, Oregon for $13 per glass and $51 per bottle
ADDED: Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County for $14 per glass and $55 per bottle
ADDED: J. Lohr ‘Los Osos’ Merlot, California for $12 per glass and $47 per bottle
Specialty cocktails increased from $15.50 to $16. The following cocktails are no longer available: Beso Del Sol Sangria, Moscow Mule, Dragonberry Mule, Blue Nile served in a Souvenir Glass and Tropical Getaway served in a Souvenir Glass. However, there are two new cocktails:
ADDED: Summer Rum Punch served in a Souvenir Glass — Bacardi Superior Rum, pineapple juice, sweet & sour, Fever-Tree ginger ale for $16
ADDED: Hurricane — Bacardi Superior Rum, Monin Red Passion fruit syrup, Myers’s Original Dark Rum, grenadine, orange juice, sweet & sour for $14
Here’s the thing: Disney World changes restaurant menus ALL the time, so if you have your heart set on something, be sure to keep an eye on those menus on the Disney World website or My Disney Experience app. We’ll also do our best to keep you updated on menu changes, too.
Disney dining changes are a lot to keep up with! We’ve done all the research for you in writing our DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining! We’ve got details on EVERY dining location at Walt Disney World inside our eBook – and it’s easy to download to your tablet or smartphone to take with you on your next trip.
Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation.
Whether you’re a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever!
Which missing menu item are you still mourning in Disney World? Sound off in the comments!
Hellloooo, Hollywood! We love the glitz and glamor of Hollywood. You’ve got gorgeous hotels, some great rock ‘n’ roll shows, and a stunning theater. But speaking of rock ‘n’ roll shows, who wants some backstage passes?
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Now, we’ve been itching to catch an Aerosmith concert at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for MONTHS. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster has been closed since January, and we recently learned that the ride would be opening on July 1st. But thanks to a DFB tip on Instagram, we decided to visit Hollywood Studios EARLY to see what’s rockin’ at Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster. Boy, were we in for a GOOD surprise!
Thanks to @aselinrose on Instagram, we were able to confirm that Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster opened EARLY at Disney’s Hollywood Studios!Today, June 30th, the ride was in a soft opening trial.
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is OPEN!
When we visited around 2PM, the line was only about 20 minutes long. As you can see, it doesn’t look like much was happening outside, but the queue was open!
SURPRISE!
Now, when we say soft opening, we mean it. The ride was NOT listed as open on the My Disney Experience app or on the Disney World website. Unless you happened to walk by and see that the ride was open, this secret soft opening was easy to miss!
The Rock Around the Shop merchandise location at the exit of the ride is open, too! Based on what we noticed, it looks like this shop still sells an assortment of classic Disney World merchandise and a few ride-specific items. (The drumsticks are a CLASSIC Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster souvenir!)
We are SO happy to see that Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster is back up and running — we’ve missed this ride! If you’re planning to ride, expect long lines; this tends to be a popular attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more.
Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation.
Whether you’re a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever!
Are you excited to ride this classic coaster? Let us know in the comments!
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Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith has reopened one day early at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Reopens
Today, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith reopened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This is one day earlier than the expected July 1 that we announced on June 28. The July 1 reopening date was a change from the original July 27 reopening that was announced in May.
This is the first time that guests have been able to ride Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster since it closed for a scheduled refurbishment on January 8. Despite guests boarding the attraction, Disney has yet to make an official announcement about the reopening, and a wait time is not listed in the My Disney Experience app. The list of attractions still shows the ride as “Closed for Refurbishment.”
Are you excited about Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith reopening a day early?
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