Main Street Minutes
Volume 11
Summer is in full swing at Walt Disney World and LOTS of exciting things are happening! Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is officially open, the Epcot walls are down and Communicore Hall and Plaza are open to guests, and the new drone show has been running for a few weeks over at Disney Springs. Our incredible hosts have been busy checking out all the exciting new offerings to keep you up to date, so be sure you are keeping up with the latest podcast episodes and if you are ready to book your own Disney adventure, be sure to hop on over to Main Street Magic Travel to book your next trip!
Special Report: Disney Genie+ Service Becomes Lightning Lane
On July 24, Walt Disney World will introduce new, simpler names to provide more clarity for everyone. Disney Genie+ service will become Lightning Lane Multi Pass, while individual Lightning Lane will now be known as Lightning Lane Single Pass.
Disney will also be updating Lightning Lane passes to help you:
- Make Lightning Lane plans before you’re here, for added confidence.
- Choose your experiences and times prior to purchasing, so you know what you’re getting.
- Book Lightning Lane passes for multiple vacation days, all in a single day.
Check out this special bonus episode to hear all of the new information.
Main Street Magic June Episodes
- Disney World (Theme Park) Pet Peeves
- Journey Into Imagination with the Professor of Leisure (Daniel Miller)
- Drink, Eat, Shop, See, and Ride: EPCOT
- Disney Prep: What to Watch
- Ranking Boat Rides (a Preview of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure)
- Dining Review: Steakhouse 71 (Breakfast), Bar Riva (Lunch), Cape May Cafe (Dinner), and Ohana (Dinner)
- Journey Into Imagination with WDW Aristocrafts (Daniel and Zach)
- Resort Review: Port Orleans French Quarter and Riverside
Trivia
- Where in Galaxy’s Edge will you find an Episode IV: A New Hope easter egg?
- What is the significance of “A113” in Toy Story Land?
- True or False: When walking down Main Street USA toward Cinderella Castle, guests are walking uphill.
- In the Canada Pavilion in Epcot, how many of the totem poles are real?
- In the queue for Dinosaur, there are red, yellow, and white pipes running through the area that have chemical formulas written on them. What are these the formulas for?
Answers to May Trivia
- Tokyo Disneyland –1983
- Panchito, Jose, and Donald
- Kyber Crystals
- Vibranium
- Ub Iwerks
June in Disney History
- June 17, 1972 — The Main Street Electrical Parade debuts in Disneyland
- June 11, 1977 — Then Main Street Electrical Parade debuts in Magic Kingdom
- June 20, 1976 — Disney’s first water park, River Country, opens.
- June 28, 1988 — Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort opens to guests
- June 4, 1999 — The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh opens, replacing the opening day attraction — Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride.
Upcoming Events
- Epcot International Food & Wine Festival begins August 29, 2024.
- Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party select nights starting August 9.
Deals, Discounts, & Promos
4-Day, 4 Park Magic Ticket starting at $99 per day OR 3-day, 3 Park Ticket starting at $89 per day (3 park ticket excludes Magic Kingdom)
Stay Longer / Save More! Save up to 30% on stays of 5 nights or longer most stays through July 7, 2024
