Kingdom Konsultant Travel Blog

As a kid, there is nothing more exciting than finally being tall enough to ride the rollercoasters at Disneyland! It's a right of passage to finally be tall enough to ride Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Space Mountain, and the Matterhorn Bobsleds.  Walt Disney designed Disneyland as a place for the whole family to have fun together but that doesn't mean that there aren't a few attractions that are meant for older (or taller) guests. Some attractions have specific height requirements for guests, meaning they must be at least the minimum height listed or they may not ride the attraction.  If you're traveling with little ones, it's important to familiarize yourself with the ride height requirements so you know which attractions everyone can and can't ride, based on their height.  Disneyland Park 32 inches - Autopia (52 inches to ride alone) 35 inches - Gadget's Go Coaster 38 inches - Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run 40 inches - Big Thunder Mountain Railroad 40

Disney lanzó una gran noticia esta semana sobre el nuevo Servicio Disney Genie, que reinventará la experiencia de los huéspedes en Walt Disney World y Disneyland Resorts. Es posible que la noticia te haya dejado rascándote la cabeza preguntándote "¿qué significa esto para mis próximas vacaciones?”. No temas, ya que hemos recopilado algunas de las preguntas más frecuentes sobre el nuevo servicio. Antes de entrar en las preguntas más frecuentes (FAQ), repasemos los conceptos básicos de este nuevo servicio. Disney Genie es un nuevo servicio digital gratuito y conveniente diseñado para crear el mejor día en Disney que haya tenido. Permitirá a los huéspedes más flexibilidad y mejores herramientas para ayudarles a aprovechar al máximo su visita. En realidad, hay 3 servicios separados que se anunciaron, además de una nueva terminología para aprender: Disney Genie (complementario), Disney Genie + Service (disponible para la compra) y Selecciones de atracción individual (también disponibl

The Disney Genie Service has reimagined the guest experience at the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts. The new service may have left you scratching your head asking "what does this mean for my next vacation?!" Have no fear as we have put together some of the most frequently asked questions regarding the new service.   Before we dive into the FAQ, let's review the basics of this new service. Disney Genie is a complimentary and convenient new digital service designed to create your best Disney Day. It will allow guests more flexibility and better tools to help make the most of their visit. There are actually 3 separate services that were announced, in addition to some new terminology  to learn: Disney Genie (complimentary), Disney Genie+ Service (available for purchase) and Individual Attraction Selections (also available for purchase). Lightning Lane is the new entrance at select attractions that will let you bypass the standby queue. Let's dive in to the FAQ ab

 Ears the News Brought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.com Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover reopens at Magic Kingdom After a whole year, Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover finally reopens at Magic Kingdom.  The attraction closed in the first week of March 2020 and the reopening date has been pushed back many times.  New seats have been installed but there was no changes to the show scenes or audio.   Photo courtesy of WDWMagic.com Concept art of the new 'Trader Sam's Gift Shop' scene at the Jungle Cruise Disney shared concept art of the new "Lost and Found" that will replace the former Trader Sam scene at the Magic Kingdom's Jungle Cruise.  According to the story, "Word on the stream is that Alberta Falls, proprietor of the Jungle Navigation Company Ltd., has entrusted her longtime friend, Trader Sam, to manage the new Lost & Found location.  But, with Trader Sam being Trader Sam, there's always an opportunity to make some extr

 Ears the News Brought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.com Disneyland Resort will reopen both of its theme parks on April 30th using park reservation and restricted to California residents Walt Disney World CEO Bob Chapek announced that Disneyland Resort will reopen April 30, 2021.  Theme parks will be able to operate at 15% to 35% capacity depending on COVID-19 levels in the area.   Advance theme park reservations will be required to visit the parks to help control attendance.  TO enter a park,  both a park reservation and valid admission for the same park on the same date are required for all guests.  Theme park reservations will be limited to only California residents at this time. Prior to the full opening on April 30th, Disneyland Resort will invite cast members and members of the local community as part of a soft opening.  A Touch of Disney, the limited-time ticketed experience will on on from March 18 through April 19th. The hotels will reopen in phases.  Disney's Grand Ca

Welcome to the latest edition of Ears The News Brought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.com Chevrolet teams up with Walt Disney World to reveal new electric car Walt Disney World has teamed up with Chevrolet to reveal a new electric car. Not much information has been revealed, however, this special event will take place on February 14, 2021. This event will “show how magic can take place when the imagination is electrified.” Stay tuned for more details! Photo Courtesy of WDWMagic Exterior refurbishment underway at Bonjour Village Gifts in New Fantasyland The Magic Kingdom has been working on the exterior refurbishment projects in New Fantasyland. Bonjour Village Gifts is currently closed as crew members are painting the exterior of the building.   Photos Courtesy of WDWMagic United States travel restrictions for United Kingdom, Brazil and much of Europe renewed until further notice Travel restrictions have been reinstated today by President Joe Biden. As stated by press secretary

Welcome to the latest edition of Ears the News Brought to you by our friends at  WDWMagic.com The ABC Commissary at Disney's Hollywood Studios has reopened this week with new decor and other enhancements. photo courtesy of wdwmagic.com   Along with an interior update, the restaurant has also transitioned to a fast-casual dinner service that includes reservations. Each night starting at 4pm, guests with reservations will be able to place an order, take a pager and find a seat. Then, when the order is ready, the food will be brought to your table as before. The menu remains largely unchanged, although there is a new Pot Roast served over mashed potatoes and root vegetables with beef gravy and onion straws on the dinner menu. Walk-ups will still be available, although wait times may be longer. Mobile Order will no longer be available for dinner, for guests with or without reservations. Lunch service is unaffected and remains walk-up only as a counter-service o