There are infographics all over social media, but they aren’t always easy to find when you need them. I decided to create a Infographic blog entry to give you a one-stop shop to find what you’re looking for.
Look through the list below and grab whichever one you are looking for! be sure to bookmark this page and check back regularly for new infographics!
**Infographics is a visual representation of information. Infographics examples include a variety of elements, such as images, icons, text, charts, and diagrams to convey messages at a glance.
Below Infographics for Rider Switch what to do while you wait!
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Below are my recommend info Graphs of must dos in Magic kingdom and the attractions respected location.
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Below are Toddler/Child Approved Rides with no height requirement/shows at each of the four parks be sure to screenshot these for quick reference on your phone
Animal Kingdom is not typically the first park you think of when you are thinking of great bites or exotic meals but I’m here to expand your taste buds on that! Animal Kingdom offers an array of tasty treats you truly don’t want to skip out on during your next safari. I will divulge 10 of my absolute best bites and some hidden away places to enjoy those bites!
1. Colossal Disney Cinnamon Roll
Start the day off right with a cup of Starbies (Starbucks) and a Colossal Mickey Cinnamon Roll. Find this in Africa at Creature Comforts. This crowd pleaser is truly colossal and easily shareable for a family of 4, not that I ever share mine but you could. I recommend getting your treat and coffee then head directly across from creature comforts where the Cotton-top Tamarin exhibit is to the left of that there is a trail that leads to the backside of the Tree of Life this is a perfect spot to relax indulge in your coffee away from the morning crowds and catch a Disney Cavalcade which floats right by on the river! I will include a snip of the map so you will know where to go for this secret spot. Pro-tip ask for your Colossal Roll warmed up!
2. Dole Whip- With or Without A Rum Float
My husband’s personal favorite bite, The pineapple Dole Whip is a well-known treat around the Disney parks. But you can order this treat as a rum float exclusively in Animal Kingdom. You can Stop by Tamu Tamu Refreshments in Africa and grab one for yourself. After you grab your Float head over and dance with the Tam Tam Drummers of Harambe. See map to your right for where to find this spot. This is one of my personal favorite things to enjoy here, seeing the whole crowd get together and dance and really embrace the culture of this park. Pro-tip: For the little ones get them an Animal kingdom exclusive “Simba Sunset” which is a Dole Whip Pineapple treat flavored with Watermelon, Strawberry, and Coconut-flavored syrups.
3. Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Pulled Pork
My personal pick is a tasty pulled pork treat from Flame Tree Barbecue located in Discovery Island. This snack is creamy baked macaroni and cheese, topped with barbecued pulled pork. But wait there’s more! All topped with crunchy onion rings and crisp coleslaw this is a delicious lunch or shareable bite! We eat here every time we go! This location also always has seats and is covered so it’s a great place to get away from the sun and/or rain.
4. Night BlossomDrink
Make a Pit stop for some Na’vi-inspired refreshment at Pongu Pongu in Pandora for an otherworldly drink. This fan favorite drink is made of layers of apple and pear limeade, then topped with passion fruit boba balls. Pro-tip Get a glow in the dark ice cube for extra magic!
5. Pongu Lumpia
Also while at the Pongu Pongu to pair with your drink get one of their Pongue Lumpia which is a spring roll with pineapple and cream cheese and a must try snack. It’s so unique and a perfect blend of sweet and fresh. Fun fact: Pongu Pongu Means “Party Party” in the language of the Na’vi.
6. Cheeseburger Steamed Pod
While you’re still in Pandora be sure to grab these tasty bites from Satu’li Canteen. The Pods are a delicious treat and I will never pass up on getting this meal. Steamed Cheeseburger Pod are stuffed with Ground Beef, Ketchup, Mus
tard, Pickle, and Cheddar. This is an exclusive Pandora experience I highly recommend. If this doesn’t sound like your kind of meal I still recommend ordering something off their menu as its got a nice selection of great bites, the restaurant itself it’s super unique and air condition. Pro-tip order the kids meal for the Cheeseburger Steamed Pods and get a side of house chips, tangerine and a bottle of water for only $8.59
6. Mr. Kamal’s Seasoned Fries
Seasoned Fries are topped with tzatziki salad and sriracha ketchup. You can find this at Mr. Kamal’s this is a small kiosk that is not listed on the mobile app, website or paper map. It’s right behind the tree of life and across the river. I found it on the map and highlighted it so you can get an idea where to find it! see below.
7. Chicken Dumplings
Not a fries kind of person, then try the Chickens Dumplings at Mr. Kamal’s in Asia are authentically made and mouth watering and you will wish it came with more then three. This is a great snack to grab on your way from Expedition Everest.
8. Tropical Flavor Shaved Ice
Caravan Road in Asia is the perfect stop for something to cool down with. This Kiosk offers a variety of shaved ice with real fresh fruit and can be ordered with or without alcohol but this treat will definitely do the trick on hot Florida days.
9. Grilled Corn on the Cob
The Harambee Market offers authentic Africans Grilled Corn on the Cob which you can try with or without African Spices. This is a great savory treat for $5.29, also at this kiosk you can also purchase fresh fruit which is a great change of pace from the other vendors which offer sugary treats. Pro-tip First thing in the morning you can grab a sausage, egg, and cheese biscuit – a specialty of the entire park that tends to sell out quickly.
9. Chicken Fried Rice from the Yak and Yeti
The chicken fried rice from the Yak and Yeti is one of the best value snacks in Animal Kingdom and a perfect item to share. It comes in a convenient package which makes it easy to bring with you throughout the park. The rice itself is a huge portion and full of chicken too. You can have it for a snack or a light meal if you wanted to, and it goes great with another item on our list you will also find right here at Yak and Yeti.
10. Buffalo Chicken Chips – Trilo-Bites
This last Bite won’t be in Animal Kingdom for much longer as its located in Dino-Land and will be closing sometime in 2023 which makes me incredibly sad but while it’s still available get these amazing house made chips are incredible, crunchy, and seasoned to perfection, they are piled high with buffalo chicken, diced tomatoes, crumbled bleu cheese, diced celery, and a rich bleu cheese dressing.
Conclusion:
During your next exploration of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, be sure to get yourself at least one if not all of these snacks! i promise you won’t be disappointed be sure to save this post to come back later!
Disney has not made it easy on us with navigating all the fine print of using Disney Genie. Rest In Peace free fast-pass days! If you didn’t know, Walt Disney World (WDW) used to offer a fast-pass system you could schedule your rides 30-60 days in advance of your trip and it was free! If your anything like me (a Disney planner fanatic), then you know how devastating it was losing this and going to a system not only you pay for but you can only schedule same day passes! Don’t panic though because I’ve got you! I have spent countless time researching and then putting into action the Disney Genie system while in WDW.
I have some great tips and tricks on this system and how to really utilize it to your best ability. This post is a long one but it will lay the ground work for you to conquer using Disney genie and it’s services.
In true Genie fashion granting 3 wishes, you get 3 options to Disney Genie:
Genie planning tool
This comes with your park admission for free
Genie+
The optional paid service to make ride reservations for the majority of attractions at each theme park
Individual Lightning Lane
selection for high-demand rides not included in Genie+ for an additional cost per ride
What is Disney Genie?
Disney genie is a free tool offered to every park guest that is accessible through the My Disney Experience App. This tool offers suggestions based on items you select under the “My Day” tab. You can pick things you really want to do, see, eat and experience. Making these selections will then populate suggestions in the “tip board” tab. As you move through your day and you’ve accomplished things that were at the top of your list you can go back to your “My Day” tab and remove those and add new experiences that you want updates on. You can complete mobile food orders, join virtual queues and join a restaurant walk up wait list through Disney Genie. If you have questions, you can always ask the virtual assistant for help.
I highly recommend messing around with Disney genie prior to your trip. To do this, you will need to purchase tickets and link them to the My Disney Experience app first. Reminder, the free Genie tool is all suggestions and NOT set reservations.
*PRO-TIP the night before your park day, go ahead and set up “My Day”. Go into the Disney Experience app and click “set up my day” and then it will prompt you asking what park your looking at, for what date, what attractions etc.. This will pin your top picks to the top of your tip board for the day and then at 7am the following day, your top picks will be right there at the top for you to be able to make your first lighting lane selections. More about lighting lanes below!
Genie +
This is an optional paid service for guests with valid park admission and valid theme park reservation. You may elect to buy this the day of your park visit at 7am (whether if you are staying on a Disney resort or offsite) you can then select your first lighting lane, which will give you a first come first serve time window to report to that attraction.
Service highlights
Pricing varies by date and park starting at $15 (the price will not display until the day of your park visit).
You can book as many lighting lanes(LL) as you want based on availability.
Lighting lane(LL) arrival windows are first come first serve. It will give you the first available time.
This service grants faster access to over 40 attractions and character greetings across all 4 parks.
You can make Your initial Genie+ selection beginning at 7 a.m. on the day of your visit.
Once the initial selection is redeemed or the arrival window has passed or it’s been 120 minutes since making the most recent reservation, guests can make another selection up to park closing. (I will elaborate on this more below)
UPDATE-Lightning Lane (LL) selections made with Genie+ can now be modified, allowing you to change the time or even pick another attraction in the same park.(modifying your selection DOES NOT reset your 120 minute rule!)
Selections can be made across theme parks for eligible park hoppers.
Has augmented reality photo lenses within the my Disney experience app.
Audio experiences tailored to specific locations throughout the lands.
Okay let’s get into the fine print of Genie + and how best to use it!
You can book your first Lighting Lane(LL) selection at 7AM
You can book your second LL selection if one of these three things happens:
After you’ve scanned in at the attraction/experience for your first LL
The first LL expires, meaning you didn’t use it or missed the arrival window.
It’s been 120 minutes since you booked your last selection
Genie+ is first come first serve arrival windows for attractions. When you go to book something it will only give one time slot. Select it! Disney has recently changed where you can now modify these times without having to cancel the current LL selection.
The 120 minute rule doesn’t start until the park opens. Example you are going to magic kingdom for the day and it opens at 9AM you have already made your first lighting lane (LL) selection at 7AM. You will have to wait 120 minutes from 9AM to make your next selection *PRO-TIP: you only have to wait if you haven’t used your first lighting lane (LL) selection yet*
If you make your first Lighting Lane (LL) selection and it gives you a time window for that attraction between 9AM-10AM and you arrive at the attraction at 9AM and scan your ticket, then you have just redeemed your Lighting Lane (LL)! That means you can immediately go to your app and make another selection without having to wait for 120 minutes!
Now when the 120 minute rule really takes effect is when you make a selection but the first available time was later in the day say between 3PM-4PM you now must wait 120 mins from the time you booked that lighting lane to make another selection. So say it’s 9AM you booked lighting lane for 3PM-4PM you must wait 120mins from 9AM to make your next selection since you will not be able to redeem that selection sooner then 120 minutes.*PRO-TIP: set an alarm on your phone for 120 minutes so as soon as your eligible to make another selection you will know! The My Disney Experience App has updated and does display the next time when your eligible to make another selection, but it will not send you an alert for this!
Individual Lightning Lane
This selection is for high-demand rides not included in Genie+ for an additional cost per ride! Think of these as the most popular rides that always has a line.
Prices for individual lighting lanes will range between $7 to $25 and vary based on day and demand.
Here is where those Disney resort guest shine. Disney resort guests may book their first Individual Lightning Lane at 7AM. While non resort guests must wait until that park opens! That in mind, if you are a resort guest book, your Individual Lightning Lane FIRST before making your Lighting lane selection. I suggest this because Individual Lightning Lane can/will sell out quickly. If you are a non-resort guest, don’t panic, there is still hope! Disney has recently started cutting off Individual Lightning Lane purchases early in the morning. Which will then say “unavailable” in your My Disney Experience app then later on in the afternoon or evening they will pop back up again for purchase. I believe they have started this in hopes to help offsite guests. So be sure to check back periodically to snag any Individual Lightning Lane you wanted and missed.
You can book a maximum of two Individual Lightning Lane attractions per person, per day, and you can’t book the same attraction twice.
Times are not able to be changed or modified on Individual Lighting Lanes. Keep this in mind if you have dining reservations!
Unlike Genie+ Lighting Lane(LL) selections which are next available times only, you can pick individual lighting lanes for any timeframe that is available throughout the day. You can overlap your Genie+ Lighting Lane(LL) and individual attraction selections without any issue! Example you purchase a Individual Lighting Lane for Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind for 1:30pm-2:30pm, and overlap your Genie+ lighting lane for Frozen Ever After at 1pm-2pm, this way you could scan into the Frozen ride and while your in line book your next selection, then go ride Cosmic and have another ride afterwards!
Each park has there own Individual Lightning Lane
Magic Kingdom: Seven Dwarf Mine Train
Animal Kingdom: Avatar Flight of Passage
Epcot: Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind
Hollywood studios: Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
You do not have to buy Genie + to buy an individual lighting lane. These are a la carte and you can use both services together or separate.
When booking individual Lightning Lane selections, note that the person making the RSVP will be the person paying and everyone in the party will be automatically linked. If your party consists of groups that would need to pay separately, you’ll want to edit the members of your party. The only problem is that you could potentially end up in different time windows for your ride reservations, especially if it’s a busy day and times are getting selected quickly. If you want to ensure that everybody rides at the same time, then book together and have individuals send money via Venmo (or some other money-sharing app) to the purchaser. I used this method when I went on both my recent trips. The my Disney experience app is literally WDW at your fingertips and making all our family plans and meal orders in one place was easiest and I just gave each person their individual bill at the end of our trip and they paid me back.
PRO-TIP: If you are having trouble with your My Disney Experience app or have a question seek out a guest relations cast member. They are located at the front of the park and can be found throughout the park, usually under a blue umbrella that states “Guest Relations” . They will happily assist. I’ve personally had some issues arise and the cast member helped me out no problem!
Conclusion:
Disney Genie can be an overwhelming system, but if utilized correctly it can be a efficient day planner for you and your family. I hope this post helped answer some questions, enlightened you with some pro-tips and you will refer back to for future reference. If you have questions or comments please leave them below!
