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The Biggest Problems With Planning a 2021 Disney World Trip

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If you’re planning a 2021 trip to Disney World right now, you might be running into a few bumps that you weren’t expecting!

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Trip planning is stranger than ever because of limited capacity in parks and all the reopenings going on around Disney World! Hotels and restaurants alike are reopening through the summer and later in the year. Oh yeah, and there’s that little 50th Anniversary thing going on in October (and all the crowds and craziness it will bring) to look forward to. 😉 Here’s what you need to know about the BIGGEST problems you’ll run into when planning a 2021 Disney World trip. 

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Reopening Dates for the Rest of Disney World’s CLOSED Hotels

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We can’t even fathom everything that’s happened since last year — 2020 was a crazy year to say the least! Disney World closed and reopened. And we watched as health and safety guidelines went from being prominent at the parks to being phased out.

One of our FAVORITE resort lobbies…Jambo House at Animal Kingdom Lodge!

What a year, right? And there are STILL things at Disney World that haven’t reopened yet, including restaurants AND hotels. But that’s changing, too. Many of our favorite snack spots have reopened, along with many of our favorite restaurants, and we now have official reopening dates for the rest of Disney World’s hotels!

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These Hotels Will GUARANTEE You More Park Time in Disney World

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Change is something that has become synonymous with Disney World over the years and more particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic. The changes with FastPasses+, entertainment, and extra magic hours had some people wondering if a trip to Disney World was even worth it anymore.

Mornings can be busy in Magic Kingdom!

Speaking of Extra Magic Hours, in 2021, Disney World replaced the hotel perk with Early Theme Park Entry and Extended Evening Hours. If you are unfamiliar with Extra Magic Hours, they were first implemented to allow guests staying at a Disney Hotel to either gain early access or stay later in the theme parks. The idea is still the same, but a bit simpler with Early Theme Park Entry allowing guests to enter any of the parks 30 minutes early every day to get a head start. But, which hotels have access to this benefit? Well, we have a FULL LIST for you! [Read more…]

If You Can Only Go to ONE Disney World Restaurant…Go Here!

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It’s really not a secret that one of our favorite parts of Disney World is the food! Every park, hotel, and Disney Springs have some amazing eats and unique restaurants.

The spread at Tusker House

But with so many great options and so little time, how do you pick where to eat?? We asked YOU, or readers, on Instagram which Disney World restaurant you’d recommend to a friend if they only had time to eat at ONE. Here’s what you said! [Read more…]

REVIEW: This Tiny Spot Might Just Be One of the Best Kept Foodie Secrets Left in Disney World

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Welcome to Sanaa Lounge, a cozy spot just inside the entrance to the Table Service restaurant Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Kidani Village!

Welcome to Sanaa Lounge!

You might have seen Sanaa Lounge before, either on your way into Sanaa or on one of our reviews — like this one of Jiko’s Bain’s Barrel-Aged African Whiskey! But we’re going in to do a full review of JUST the Lounge and see what eats and drinks we can find there! Let’s get going!

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11 Important Disney World Announcements From the Past Month!

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It’s been quite the month in Disney World!

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We’ve been keeping you updated on the biggest updates from Disney World over the past few months, but June was full of HUGE updates that will likely affect your next trip. Not only did health and safety change in the parks, but we got some exciting news on fireworks, new nighttime shows, and MORE!

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The 5 Most Expensive Things in Disney World You Should Still Buy

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It’s no secret that a trip to Disney World can get expensive.

Grand Floridian lobby

And we do our best to keep you updated on ways you can save on a Disney World trip when it comes to food, hotels, tickets, and more. But sometimes, you just want a little splurge when you’re on vacation, right? How do you know which splurges are worth the cash and which to pass on?

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Do You Qualify for Disney World’s New Extended Evening Hours?

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Disney World is gearing up for its big 50th anniversary celebrations and there are a TON of new things to look forward to!

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There is a new fireworks show and projections coming to Magic Kingdom, a new daytime show coming to Animal Kingdom, the debut of Harmonious in EPCOT, golden character statues will be going up around the parks, and we’re FINALLY getting the opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure! Disney recently announced that they will be offering extended evening theme park hours for select guests for the big anniversary, and we’re here to tell you which guests will get the new perk!

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PHOTOS: An EXCLUSIVE Drink Has Been Hiding in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge!

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A ton of things have been reopening in Disney World lately!

Let’s Go to Disney World!

We’ve seen the reopening of pre-shows, single rider lines, and the dining room at La Cava del Tequila! We also found out that Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge will reopen on August 26th, which hopefully means the return of restaurants like Boma and Jiko as well! But for now, we just found where an EXCLUSIVE Jiko drink is hiding while the restaurant remains closed!

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The Best Minnie Ears to Match Your Disney World Hotel!

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We’re not going to lie — we are OBSESSED with Minnie Ears ’round these parts.

So many ears…

And Disney knows we’re not the only ones — because why else would they release SO MANY? And ears come in so many different varieties that it’s easy to find a pair to represent everything we love about Disney! But did you know you could also match your ears to your Disney World resort?

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