The RARE Hidden Detail You Can Only See Once a Year at Disney World

Happy birthday, Mickey and Minnie Mouse!

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Did you know that November 18th marks Mickey and Minnie’s birthdays? While the date for Mickey’s birthday changed several times, November 18th is the date determined, and that has become accepted as his and Minnie’s birthdays. Other dates that were considered were October 1st, the day Walt first began drawing Mickey, as well as the dates when he debuted in his first and second films, Plane Crazy and The Gallopin’ Gaucho, both of which were never distributed. Thus, Walt Disney Archives founder Dave Smith determined the public premiere of Steamboat Willie to be the couple’s official birthday. Now, every year on this day, a special surprise occurs in Disney World to mark the momentous occasion.

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We’re Begging Disney World To Bring These Menu Items to the NEW Pirate Tavern

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Drink up, me hearties! A new Pirates of the Caribbean tavern is coming to Magic Kingdom and we’re looking forward to coming ashore for some grub.

An all-new lounge themed to Pirates of the Caribbean will open at Magic Kingdom in 2025.
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So far, Disney hasn’t shared too many details about what we can expect from this new lounge, but we do know it will serve drinks and some light bites. What sort of drinks and light bites remains to be seen, but there is one Disney restaurant that might give us an idea!

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NEWS: A Popular Budget Airline Has Filed for Bankruptcy Protection

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If you’re planning your next vacation, you might be trying to decide which airline to use.

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There are so many options out there these days, from budget airlines to more luxury offerings, and they all come with different amenities, rules, and flight times. If you’re looking to fly on the cheap, one of the most popular choices is Spirit Airlines…but now they’ve run into some problems.

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Why Main Street, U.S.A. Will Be Packed at 12:28PM in Disney World on August 12th…2045

By Colette Langley 3 Comments

We are huge supporters of planning ahead for your Disney World trip, but what about planning ahead by over 20 years?

Main Street, U.S.A.

Well, if you are a fan of solar eclipses, you may want to consider planning a Disney World trip for August 12th, 2045.

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DFB Video: 14 SECRET (and FREE) Disney World Hotel Upgrades

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The DFB team and I have gone around to EACH of the Disney World resorts, gathering intel about ALL the free upgrades that we could find.

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And THESE were the ones that we all agreed were the BEST of the BEST that YOU need to know about.

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Attention Disney Visa Card Holders: You’ll Need To Move FAST To Get This Discount!

By Brian Delpozo 2 Comments

Believe it or not, the holiday shopping season is here!

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With the 2024 season and its necessary shopping coming like a steam train, many shoppers are looking for any deals or discounts they can find. Speaking of, Disney Visa Card Members have access to a brand-new limited discount… for a limited time.

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The PROBLEM with the Year-Long Closure of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom

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Major changes are about to hit Disney World.

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It was announced that Disney World would be getting eight new rides, which is super exciting, but in order to enjoy these rides, we have to deal with construction. You can expect to see construction in all four parks starting in 2025. Not only does construction mean walls around the parks, but it also means that we can expect lengthy closures, like Big Thunder Mountain’s year-long closure in Magic Kingdom.

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IMPORTANT SNACK NEWS: You Won’t BELIEVE How Many New Snacks Just Dropped at Disney World

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The holiday season may have arrived right after Halloween in Disney World, but it’s in FULL swing right now ahead of the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays.

Christmas is here!

That means ALL the holiday decorations have gone up, the Christmas trees are shining bright in the lobbies of Disney World hotels, and holiday snacks are literally turning up everywhere. But you know us — we love a good challenge, so once again, this year, we’re going to try to eat ALL the holiday snacks we can get our hands on. For this round, we’re hitting up Disney’s Hollywood Studios to get you reviews of EVERYTHING you should — or should not — eat in Disney World this holiday season.

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We DARE You to Read This Post Without Clicking Add to Cart

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It’s that time of year when shopping really ramps up!

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Whether you are adding items to your cart to gift to others or to treat yourself, we got you covered today! We found 12 items that will be hard to resist so don’t blame us, we’re warning you now.

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This Disney World Locker Rule Will Change Your First Day in the Parks

By Robin Burks 3 Comments

Are you planning a trip to Disney World?

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There’s a lot to think about. You’ll need to figure out a budget. Then, you’ll need to figure out where you want to stay and which park tickets you need. After that, you’ll have to figure out transportation. But you might not be thinking about something else: what to do on your first day in Disney World. Here’s the thing: if you get to Disney World EARLY in the day, you might just want to hit the parks ASAP, and we’ve got a Disney World rule that could make that a whole lot easier.

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