food IS a theme park
For the amount of money you’ll wind up spending on your Disney World resort, you’re BOUND to fall in love with it immediately… right? RIGHT??
Welcome to Disney World!
Well… not exactly. To be frank, not everyone goes absolutely ga-ga over the Disney World hotels they wind up booking. So today, we’re talking about the Disney resorts with the MOST controversy and criticism under their belt (while also giving you a few solid alternatives that you might wanna consider instead).
Can you really go to Disney World without wearing a pair of Minnie ears? Or without buying a new pair of ears?
Gotta have those ears
Minnie ears are a pretty iconic souvenir, after all — wearing them is part of the fun of visiting Disney World. Plus, so many awesome pairs are available right now, including some gorgeous new Coco Ears, those incredible Chip ‘n’ Dale Rescue Rangers ears that gave us nostalgic feels, and the spooky Minnie Mouse Vampire Bat Ears. But those ears can get expensive. What if we told you there was a way to get a UNIQUE pair of ears in Disney World for just $10?
Compared to other hotels in Orlando that aren’t in the theme park, most Disney World hotels are considered quite expensive.
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
The truth of the matter is that while they’re all expensive, they’re separated into three categories — Value (the least expensive), Moderate (middle of the road), and Deluxe (the most expensive). Some Deluxe rooms can easily cost up to $1,000 a night and while they come with proximity to the parks and other luxury amenities, even after three years, this one amenity is STILL missing.
There are several temporary CLOSURES in Disney World right now, including a couple of rides in Magic Kingdom and a few restaurants across the resort. But here’s the good news: One of those closures is ENDING soon!
Cinderella Castle
A Magic Kingdom attraction is reopening next week after its brief temporary closure. Let’s take a look at that reopening and what will still be CLOSED from August 27th through September 3rd so that you’re prepared for your next trip.
You’ve got the theme park tickets. You’ve got the park pass reservations. You’ve even got your flight details all figured out. But what you NEED to secure now is a Disney World hotel room. Out of all the different options you have to choose from, which resort is actually the BEST of the BEST?
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
We’ve stayed at every single hotel in Disney World, and we’ve figured out which one is right for YOU! [Read more…]
Several attractions and restaurants are closed in Disney World, but for most of them, we know approximately when they’ll reopen. For example, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure (formerly Splash Mountain) will be open in late 2024. However, there are three attractions that are closed right now with NO opening date or even approximate timeframe announced!
Magic Kingdom Train Station
Aside from those closures, there are a few more that do have opening dates, but not in the near future. Let’s take a look at what will be closed from August 20th through the 26th so that you’re prepared for your next trip.
Disney World is constantly changing, which is part of why so many of us want to revisit it over and over.
EPCOT
Some changes are great, like the new Shiki-Sai restaurant that just opened in EPCOT. Some changes are controversial, and we know so many of our readers are still frustrated about Genie+. Some changes, though, have been going under the radar, like Disney World was hoping we didn’t notice.
I know we talk a lot about the best items you can buy at the Disney World parks, but that’s not what we’re doing today. Let’s talk about the things that you can get that are based on the hotels!
Well, time to buy more Loungeflys.
In the hotel gift shops, you’ll typically find some pretty unique and exclusive souvenirs like resort-specific Minnie ears and other accessories. But did you know there are also hotel-inspired Loungeflys! We’re bring you a list of the best today!
UPDATED November 22, 2024
Are you ready for a change? Disney World sure is!
Are you prepared for the changes coming to Disney World?
If you’re planning for your next Disney World trip for 2024, you’ve got to know all the things that are changing from this year to the next (and be prepared because it’s a LONG list). But fear not — we’re here and we’ll guide you through all of the changes coming so that you’re ready to make those travel plans with confidence!
A lot of people currently planning a Disney World vacation for next year are asking questions like “Should we get the Disney Dining Plan?” and “Is the Disney Dining Plan worth it?”
“I’M GOING TO DISNEY WORLD!”
On the other hand, some are asking “CAN I get the Disney Dining Plan?” You see, there are certain factors of your Disney World vacation that make your group eligible or ineligible for purchasing the Disney Dining Plan… and that leads to one more specific question: Can you buy the Disney Dining Plan without a hotel reservation? [Read more…]
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