What we think about Disney Genie + and more...We’re almost ready to let Disney Genie out of the lamp!Coming this fall to Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, Disney Genie is a complimentary and convenient new digital service designed to create your best Disney day. We’ve been listening to your feedback – you want planning to be easier, you want more flexibility and you want better tools to help you make the most of your visit – and that’s exactly what Disney Genie is here to do. We’ve made significant investments in this cool new technology, which guides you through our theme parks with tips that can help you reduce time in lines, discover magic around every corner and take the guesswork out of “what’s next.”Built right into the My Disney Experience and Disneyland apps, Disney Genie service will maximize your park time, so you can have more fun. It includes a personalized itinerary feature that will quickly and seamlessly map out an entire day. From specific attractions, foodie experiences and entertainment, to general interests like Disney princesses, villains, Pixar, Star Wars, thrill rides and more – just tell Disney Genie what you want to do and it will do the planning for you.

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Listener Appreciation DayThe Walt Disney World Resort, also called Walt Disney World and Disney World, is an entertainment resort complex in Bay Lake and Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States, near the cities of Orlando and Kissimmee. Opened on October 1, 1971, the resort is owned and operated by Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, a division of The Walt Disney Company. It was first operated by the Walt Disney World Company. The property covers nearly 25,000 acres (39 sq mi; 101 km2), of which half has been used.[4] The resort comprises four theme parks(consisting of the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney&apos;s Hollywood Studios, and Disney&apos;s Animal Kingdom), two water parks, 27 themed resort hotels, nine non-Disney hotels, several golf courses, a camping resort, and other entertainment venues, including the outdoor shopping center Disney Springs.Designed to supplement Disneyland in Anaheim, California, which had opened in 1955, the complex was developed by Walt Disney in the 1960s. "The Florida Project", as it was known, was intended to present a distinct vision with its own diverse set of attractions. Walt Disney&apos;s original plans also called for the inclusion of an "Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow" (EPCOT), a planned community intended to serve as a testbed for new city-living innovations. Walt Disney died on December 15, 1966, during the initial planning of the complex. After his death, the company wrestled with the idea of whether to bring the Disney World project to fruition. However, Walt&apos;s older brother, Roy, came out of retirement to make sure Walt&apos;s biggest dream was realized. Construction started in 1967, with the company instead building a resort similar to Disneyland, abandoning the experimental concepts for a planned community. The Magic Kingdom was the first theme park to open in the complex, in 1971, followed by Epcot (1982), Disney&apos;s Hollywood Studios (1989), and Disney&apos;s Animal Kingdom (1998). It was Roy who insisted the name of the entire complex be changed from Disney World to Walt Disney World, ensuring that people would remember that the project was Walt&apos;s dream.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

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The Top 5 Google Queries this week, for Walt Disney WorldThe best gifts come after the holidays, particularly in our parks, our Disney Resort hotels, at Disney Springs and beyond. Come January and February, winter makes for the warmest memories. The atmosphere inside our parks is fun, festive and unforgettable. And, best of all, it’s easier than ever to experience the Walt Disney World vacation of your dreams!So, no matter if you’re looking ahead to a relaxing visit with the family or setting up the adventure of a lifetime with friends, there’s no better time to visit—and save—than early in the new year!THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS TO DO ON YOUR DISNEY VACATIONThis isn’t a list of rides or restaurants. If you’re hoping for those, check out our best stuff at each park post. You can also check out our 12 step plan for planning a Disney vacation and if you’re tackling this one on your own be sure to read about fast passes, the magical express and Disney dining options.Our Top 12 things to do at Disney are more about experiences than the bucket list items you’ll be trying to fit into fewer days than possible. It doesn’t matter when you do them or in what order. You can do just one or them all. Here are the things we think most make a Disney vacation great.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

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What&apos;s In the News at WDW - Week of June 28th, 2021This week at Walt Disney World, more COVID-19 restrictions are dropped, new shows are announced, plus Disney unveils BIG plans for its 50th-anniversary celebration!Outside Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort reopens an attraction that had previously been shuttered since last August plus the Universal Superstar Parade returns to regular operation! 

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We Review Loki, the New Disney Plus Series from MarvelLoki is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee, scripter Larry Lieber and penciller Jack Kirby, a version of the character first appeared in Venus #6. The modern-day incarnation of Loki first appeared in Journey into Mystery #85Loki is an important recurring figure of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. As of 2021, he has appeared in every entry of the Thor films and in three of the four Avengers films. These six films are: Thor, The Avengers, Thor: The Dark World, Thor: Ragnarok, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame; and in Loki, a stand-alone Disney+ television series focused on the character. The character will also appear in What If...?,[5] an animated anthology TV series. Loki&apos;s character has borrowed a number of characteristics and storylines from across the more than fifty-year history of the character in Marvel Comics. As in the comics, Loki has generally been a villain in the MCU, variously attempting to conquer Asgard or Earth, and having allied himself with more powerful villains to achieve his aims. He has particular antagonism for his adoptive brother Thor, and is known to variously ally with and then betray Thor and others, and to regularly return from apparent death. In his development through the films, he becomes less of a supervillain and more of an antihero.

We Review Loki, the New Disney Plus Series from Marvel

My Disney Brain Podcast:  Raya and The Last Dragon Review...Thank for joining My Disney Brain for another great Disney Podcast. Each week we embark on different and exciting and Magical journeys. Weekly news updates, family park planning advice and weekly recommendations movies and more at Disney plus. My Disney Brain was birthed from our family&apos;s love of the parks and the memories that we&apos;ve created over the years. This podcast allows us to share our memories and advice and excitement for the future with you, our audience.Each week, we encourage you, our listener and friends, to please subscribe, like and share our podcast with your family, friends, love ones and associates.Social MediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mydisneybrainInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mydisneybrain/Youtube: We have some awesome merchandise to share as well. Please go to our TeePublic store and check us out. MerchandiseTeePublic:   http://tee.pub/lic/rkt8S1T7JiYLastly, for those who&apos;d like to share engage deeper with My Disney Brain podcast and obtain opportunities to view and listen to exclusive content, please and join our Patreon page. We&apos;ve provided three levels of participating. Choose the level that works for you. We&apos;re building new and exciting content to share with our listeners and finding new ways to engage with our followers. Direct gifts to the podcast support our ability to increase our staff and necessary technical upgrades, as well as provide a diverse and enriching listening experience.Exclusive Content:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mydisneybrainDonations:Paypal:  https://paypal.me/mydisneybrain?locale.x=en_USBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

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What&apos;s New at Disney Springs?  Update on Disneyland&apos;s Avenger&apos;s Campus and more...Last night, Super Heroes assembled to celebrate the momentous dedication of Avengers Campusin an epic ceremony at Disney California Adventure park!Disney CEO Bob Chapek was joined in front of Avengers Headquarters near the shining Quinjet by Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro and Marvel Studios President/Marvel Chief Creative Officer Kevin Feige, along with Paul Rudd, star of the “Ant-Man” films, and Anthony Mackie from the hit Disney+ series “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.” Anthony Mackie joined Captain America during the grand opening ceremony, while Paul Rudd caught up with Ant-Man and the Wasp. “Iron Man” director and actor Jon Favreau was also on hand, where he encountered Iron Man in his new armor, the Mark 80.A few other special guests toured Avengers Campus, and made special appearances during the live-stream event, including “Guardians of the Galaxy” actress Zoe Saldana, “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” actor Simu Liu and “Captain Marvel” actress Brie Larson.An entirely new land, Avengers Campus is devoted to discovering, recruiting and training the next generation of Super Heroes. Guests will join Avengers and their allies to live out their Super Hero dreams in this fully immersive land that mixes innovation with storytelling, and fun for all ages.Avengers Campus officially opens tomorrow, June 4!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

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Reasons Why People Continue to Come Home to Disney WorldSome people might call us Disney folk crazy, but there’s just something about that feeling you get when you walk down Main Street U.S.A. and get a sweet whiff of the treats from Main Street Bakery. Or, when you’re transported into a classic Disney story. So, what is it that keeps people coming back? We have a few ideas!At Disney World, there is always something new and excited to see whether it’s a new ride, restaurant, or show. And, that’s part of the draw! You can always find something brand new to look forward to because you definitely need to see it all!And, this constant change is how the parks were meant to be! When Walt Disney opened Disneyland, he said “Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world. It is something that will never be finished.”Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Reasons Why People Continue to Come Home to Disney World

Disney Plus Recommendations - Movies We&apos;d HOPED would be Good!Purposefully spending time as a family is immensely important. Family time will build confidence, teach children about interacting with others and create wonderful memories that last a lifetime.#disney#disneyplus#moviesBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

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WDW News, Week of May 10th - What&apos;s going on at Walt Disney World?Just like last week, the Magic Kingdom’s wait times have continually seen a steady drop around the parks. Many of the attractions sat in the 20 minute range for waits, including the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at 23 minutes and Peter Pan’s Flight at 26 minutes.Disney is pushing critical race theory on employees through a new plan called “Reimagine Tomorrow,” urging workers to recognize their “white privilege,” in a battery of training modules on topics such as “systemic racism” and “white fragility,” according to internal documents obtained by City-Journal’sChristopher Rufo. Staffers are told to reject “equality” for “equity” and must “reflect” on America’s “racist infrastructure” and “think carefully about whether or not [their] wealth” is derived from racism, according to the documents.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

WDW News, Week of May 10th - What's going on at Walt Disney World?

Top 5 Reasons We&apos;re Excited about the New Disney WishOne term was used repeatedly Thursday during a virtual event revealing details on the new Disney Cruise Line&apos;s ship the Disney Wish: "first of its kind."From dining experiences based on "Star Wars" and Marvel superheroes to a waterslide that was referred to as a "Disney attraction at sea," the new ship is filled with experiences unlike any other offered by Disney.The Disney Wish will be the fifth ship to join the Disney fleet, with sailing expected to begin in summer 2022 out of Port Canaveral on Florida&apos;s East Coast.The first sailing is slated for June 9, 2022, with three- and four-night sailings going to Bahamas and Castaway Cay, and bookings will open May 27.The virtual event began with a 30-minute video production worthy of Disney, with appearances by characters such as Captain Minnie, Captain Mickey, Olaf, and a fairy godmother who beamed around Cruise Director Ashley Long to different areas of the ship.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Top 5 Reasons We're Excited about the New Disney Wish

News from Walt Disney World - Week of May 3, 2021Get caught up on all the news from Walt Disney World here at My Disney Brain.  Attraction updates, planning tips, and Disney Cruise line information, and more.Join and listen today. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

News from Walt Disney World - Week of May 3, 2021

Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions about Walt Disney WorldBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

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Top 5 Disney Plus Movie Series RecommendationsJoin us as we recommend our Top 5 Movie Series currently found on Disney plus.  From Frozen to Pirates of the Caribbean, we cover it all.  Join the discussion.

Top 5 Disney Plus Movie Series Recommendations

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