Hiya, Danette! Thanks so much for stopping by planDisney--it's always great to make a new friend! I'm sure you are getting excited for your upcoming trip to
Walt Disney World Resort--it's just a few short weeks away! Like Hercules, I'm here to go the distance to find the information you're looking for.
The announcement of the new
Lightning Lane passes was a big surprise last month! Lighting Lane blends the former Fastpass+ system with the current Genie+ system, and it sounds like it will be a great combination. As our family's chief Disney vacation planner, I'm really excited to have the ability to select some attractions in advance of our visit again.
Danette, the Lightning Lane system goes live on July 24 (Genie+ will be in effect through July 23), so you can book Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass for your vacation starting that day. You can arrive at
Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa and relax knowing that you have some magical plans already lined up! The
Virtual Queue process for some of the most popular attractions like
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and
TRON Lightcycle/Run will stay the same, so be sure to set an alarm to make sure you can snag some prime boarding groups!
While you're off to the races at Saratoga Springs, take advantage of the picturesque pedestrian bridge and stroll over to
Disney Springs for some great dining and shopping. Some of our family's current favorites at the Springs include:
- eet by Maneet Chauhan is a wonderful Quick-Service Indian restaurant that we discovered on a recent visit. The Bread Service with Pimento Paneer is SO GOOD!
- We also enjoyed a lovely relaxed lunch at Summer House on the Lake, which has fresh California-inspired cuisine and beautiful views of the lake. Don't miss the Cookie Bar, offering a mouthwatering selection of freshly baked sweets.
Your vacation countdown is on, Danette, and before you know it you'll be diving into all of the fun at The Most Magical Place on Earth. Thanks again for visiting planDisney and please reach out anytime if we can help with any other questions.
See Ya Real Soon!
Susan