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5 Simple Planning Tips You Need to Know About Before Your Next Disney World Trip

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We’re not going to sugarcoat it: planning a Disney World trip can be HARD!

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There’s a lot that goes into planning your trip, like budgeting for the trip, deciding where you’re going to stay, figuring out whether or not you want to buy Genie+, and more. Now, we’re rounding up some of the biggest tips you NEED to know before your next Disney World trip. We went over to our Facebook page and asked our readers to share their tips, and we’re compiling them here! So without further ado, let’s get into the Disney World planning tips you absolutely need to know before your next trip.

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7 Strange Facts About Meeting Characters in Disney World

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Do you consider yourself to be a Disney expert? Do you think you’ve noticed all the unusual and strange details throughout the parks? Well, today we present a CHALLENGE to you in the form of character meet-and-greet secrets!

Mickey and Minnie at Adventurers Outpost

If you’ve met Mickey and Minnie, Merida, and Peter Pan, you may think that you know all the ins and outs of character meet-and-greets, but there’s SO much more to know. From secret hand signals to characters being “stuck” in their films, today we’re breaking down the 7 character meet-and-greet secrets and strange facts you may have never heard before!

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What’s New at Disney World’s Hotels: A CLOSED Restaurant and LOTS of Construction Updates

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Hello from the Most Magical Place on Earth, which has — dare we say — some of the most magical hotels on Earth, too?

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From the sandy beaches of Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort to the New England vibes of Disney’s Yacht Club Resort and the European feeling of Disney’s Riviera Resort to the fun pop culture-inspired theme at Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney World hotels are all part of the magic. So what’s been happening at the hotels lately? Let’s take a look and find out!

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1 Disney World Attraction Will REOPEN This Week as 8 Others Remain CLOSED

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Before you head out on your next Disney World trip, let’s go through the checklist! Hotel reservations? Check. Park Pass Reservations and tickets? Double check. A list of all the best snacks and treats? Oh yeah. So what are you missing?

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You may want to take a look at what’s NOT going to be available in Disney World before you leave for your vacation. That way, you’ll be prepared for the closures and they won’t come as a nasty surprise during the trip. To make that easy for ya, we’ve got a full list of what’s going to be CLOSED at Disney World next week. [Read more…]

The Popular Ride That’s FIGHTING the Lower Wait Times in Disney World

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It might still be summer in a lot of places, but Disney World is fully getting into the fall spirit!

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There are pumpkins on Main Street, U.S.A., spooky treats to try, and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is back! So, you would think all of this would bring out a lot of people to the parks, right? Well — not so fast. It’s also back-to-school season, which means a lot of families are no loner on their summer vacations. If you’re wondering how this is affecting the crowds, let’s take a look at the wait times from last week to find out!

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Haunted Mansion Fans Will LOVE the New MagicBand+ in Disney World!

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We spotted some MagicBand+ designs that are perfect for Disney parks superfans!

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Earlier this year, Disney’s MagicBand+ was officially launched in the parks. The new MagicBand+ technology includes several additional features for guests to explore, including interactions with the 50th-anniversary character statues, a new interactive game in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and synchronized lighting with the nighttime spectaculars. We’ve seen a TON of MagicBand+ designs hit the shelves, and today we spotted two options that are calling your name if you’re a Disney parks mega fan!

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Magic Kingdom Is Closing EARLY Two Days Next Week

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And just like that… another week has come and gone in Disney World!

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This past week was an exciting one with the opening of the four remaining 2022 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival booths, the appearance of Mickey pumpkin wreaths in Magic Kingdom, and the opening of the NEW BoardWalk Deli! If you’re heading to Disney World next week, there’s a lot for you to see and do, but there’s some information you’ll need first: let’s take a look at Disney World’s park hours and Park Pass Reservation availability for the week starting August 21st and ending August 27th.

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There’s Only ONE Way to Get These EXCLUSIVE Halloween Ears in Disney World!

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Halloween has arrived in Disney World and we are feeling the spooky vibes.

Mickey pumpkin time!

We’re also in LOVE with all the Halloween merchandise we’ve seen so far, including the Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween stuff. HOWEVER, one Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party souvenir has arrived fashionably late. Yep, we’re talking about the Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party EARS.

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The ONLY Restaurant With Wireless Phone Chargers in Disney World

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These days, it’s nearly impossible to go to Disney World without a smartphone.

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Okay, it’s not totally impossible, but having one certainly makes your life easier when you’re trying to use things like Mobile Order, MagicMobile, Disney Genie+, and virtual queues for rides like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. But unfortunately, the My Disney Experience app and its many features can be a bit of a battery drain, and if you forgot to pack that portable charger, you might find yourself without enough juice to snap all those vacation photos. Thankfully, EPCOT has a solution!

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Why You’ll Want To Line Up EARLY at Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs This Week

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If you love cookies, you’ve probably been to Gideon’s Bakehouse.

Gideon’s Bakehouse

You’ve also probably stood in line to try some of their limited flavors, too, like the Cookie Truffles, the Rocky Road Cookie, or the Orange Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookie. However, Gideon’s just announced a limited cookie that might just be the hardest one to get if you don’t act fast!

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