Hi there, Tina! Welcome to planDisney!
Wow, a trip to The Most Magical Place on Earth on Christmas Day? I can just feel the core memories being made already! Listen, there is magic and mistletoe everywhere at the Walt Disney World Resort around the holidays, but there are a few little hidden gems that may add some flavor to your trip.. literally! As with many other Disney-snack lovers, the key to my heart is through my stomach! So, I never miss out on the
Holiday Cookie Stroll at EPCOT. As you venture around the World Showcase, you can stop for five different cookie creations. Once you've collected (or devoured) all five, as well as their corresponding stamps in your passport, you've completed the stroll and will be rewarded with a sixth delicious cookie! Now if that's not Disney magic, I don't know what is!
Tina, many Guests are turning themselves "inside out" when it comes to the addition of
Disney Genie+. But, here's my train of thought. As of June 8, 2022, Genie+ is no longer offered as an add-on to tickets in advance. This means that all Guests will be required to purchase Genie+ one day at a time on each day of their visit. With this new development, it is unlikely that Genie+ will sell out in advance before your visit.
With that said, it is important to note that Genie+ will be available to purchase each day starting at midnight on the day of your park visit. I always, always, always recommend going the extra mile by making your plans as far in advance as possible, even if that means staying up late or setting a midnight alarm (cue the Disgust!). What is it they say, better safe than sorry? You'd rather spend your day filled with Joy than Sadness, right? On exceptionally popular days, like Christmas Day, I think the right thing is the sure thing, so you may as well just log on to your
My Disney Experience App as soon as possible to make your Genie+ purchase. Since we have not yet had a full year to see how Genie+ works during every season, this is my best suggestion for now.
Tina, I do hope this helps make planning your trip a breeze! There is no need to call on our friend Fear! You are well ahead of the game and as long as you keep all of your Islands of Personality in order, I can tell you will make this your most magical vacation yet!
Until next time,
Ashley