3. Fastpass+ tiers are changing for Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Effective immediately, the following Fastpass+ changes have occurred:

Disney’s Hollywood Studios:

• The Great Movie Ride is now a group 1 attraction

Epcot:

• Living with the Land is now a group 1 attraction
• Epcot Character Spot is now a group 2 attraction

The changes shouldn’t affect most guests and how Disney thought Living with the Land is in the same category as Test Track is beyond me. Either way, there you have it.

4. The Walt Disney World Monorail will be operating on new times this summer

The Walt Disney World monorail will be operating on a fixed schedule starting June 22, 2014. Previously, the times varied depending on park hours. The new times are:

• Magic Kingdom Express – 9:30am to 11:30pm
• Magic Kingdom Resort – 8:30am to midnight
• Epcot – 9:00am to 11:00pm

The modified hours are due to the automation upgrade coming to the monorail. Additional bus and boat transportation will be available as an alternative.