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NEWS: ‘Karnival Kid’ Mickey Mouse Will Enter Public Domain Soon

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Last year was wild: the Steamboat Willie version of Mickey Mouse entered the public domain and folks wasted NO time taking advantage of it.

Weighted Steamboat Willie Plush

We saw a Steamboat Willie horror movie that had been in the works for a while just waiting for this version of Mickey to enter the public domain. Following that, a video game development company announced a new horror title, called Infestation: Origin, a co-op survival game. Adult Swim also posted a video making fun of the fact that Mickey was now up for grabs. Well, now, another version of Mickey Mouse will soon have its copyright expire, sending it to the public domain.

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The Big Changes Coming to Florida and Disney World Travel in 2025

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It is hard to believe that it is almost 2025! We have already started our New Year’s resolutions, and of course, we are including lots of Disney World trips as one of our goals.

Animal Kingdom

A new year brings lots of new changes, and we are rounding up some of the biggest changes coming to Florida and Disney World travel in 2025. 

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CHEERFUL COOKIE NEWS: The Transportation Security Administration Shares 5 Holiday Cookie Recipes

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It’s the holiday season, and one of our favorite traditions here at DFB is enjoying all the traditional baked goods!

Merry Christmas!

This year, the TSA has shared a reminder for the holidays that you are welcome to bring solid foods such as cookies, cakes, pies, and brownies through security checkpoints at airports. However, if a food item you plan to take with you on a flight spills, spreads, sprays, pumps, or pours, you’ll need to pack it in your checked bag! They also suggest packing a bit of extra tissue paper in with your baked goods as extra padding as they are going through security. The TSA also shared that its officers love cookies and baked goods as much as anyone and five officers shared their personal cookie recipes!

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5 Big Reasons EPCOT Will Be More Crowded in 2025

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2025 is on the way, and there are a lot of changes coming to Disney World.

EPCOT

Tons of construction will be beginning in Disney World this upcoming year, which means that the parks are certainly going to look different. If you’re planning to spend a lot of time in EPCOT this upcoming year, beware — crowds will likely be heavier than we’ve seen in recent years for a multitude of different reasons!

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Not to Be Dramatic, but This Disney World Map Hack Just Changed My Life

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I’m the kind of person who could get lost in their own house. I have literally NO sense of direction, and I don’t drive anywhere I haven’t been to at least a dozen times without using Google Maps and navigation.

So we know just how big Disney World is, right? And although the parks are laid out in a way that sort of makes sense (well, not you, Hollywood Studios), I can still get lost. Imagine if you’re someone like me with no sense of direction who’s never been to the parks before? Well, there’s a handy Google Maps feature the DFB team just uncovered that could make navigating the parks a lot easier — if you plan ahead.

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Why 3 Disney World Parks Are Going to Be a Hot Mess in 2025

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Isn’t it wild how close we are to 2025?!

Welcome to the Most Magical Place on Earth!

And if you’re planning a Disney World trip in 2025, you’re going to want to brace yourself. Three of the four parks – Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios – are about to enter construction chaos. Big changes are coming, which is exciting in the long term, but in the short term? It’s going to be a mess. Let’s break down why these parks might have you reaching for an extra churro (or three) to cope.

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Do You Know the Absolute Busiest Flight From Orlando? You Might Be on It!

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If you’ve ever flown to Disney World with a flight to Orlando International Airport, you might have noticed that it’s a pretty busy airport.

Orlando International Airport

This is why we’re always offering our best tips on how best to navigate the airport and suggesting things like using MCO Reserve, as well as getting to the airport EARLY if you’re on a flight departing from Orlando. It IS one of the busiest airports in the U.S., after all. However, have you ever wondered which particular route is the BUSIEST going to and from Orlando? Well, we’re going to tell you!

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DFB Video: Disney World’s BRAND NEW Hotel — Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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A BRAND NEW hotel has opened in Disney World, but is this luxurious tropical-inspired getaway worth the price tag? Or are you better off spending your money somewhere else?

You had us at Nachos

We’re taking you inside the new Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.

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We’ve Got Some BAD News About Disney World’s New Hotel

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Aloha! The Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows has officially opened!

Island Tower

Disney World’s newest resort is a new Disney Vacation Club addition next to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Previously, it was home to the Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show, which closed in March of 2020. This new hotel is home to stunning views of Seven Seas Lagoon, has a Moana-themed splash pad, and a brand new restaurant! While all of this is super exciting, unfortunately, this new hotel is not all that it seems, as we have some bad news about the Island Tower. 

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Disney World’s Average Wait Times Just Took a Surprising Turn

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Every week, we report the average Disney World wait times in every park so that you can be prepared for your next trip to Orlando!

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Disney World’s average wait times were surprisingly low this week (considering we’re so close to Christmas), though the Magic Kingdom’s TRON Lightcycle / Run topped the list with the highest average wait at the resort. This was one of the (shockingly) few instances where the wait time averaged over an hour.

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