The Most EXTREME Weather Ever Seen at Disney World

Disney World’s home turf of Florida may be known as the Sunshine State, but a more apt nickname might be the extreme weather state.

It’s a Poncho Kind of Day

From hurricanes to heat and humidity to rain that would make Seattle look like the Sahara, you never know exactly what kind of weather you’re going to get when you travel to Disney World. And, over the years, we’ve been in the parks to experience some pretty INTENSE weather (with some storms so bad that Disney has actually CLOSED the parks entirely), but what’s the most EXTREME we’ve ever seen? Let’s buckle up and find out! [Read more…]

NEWS: Hollywood Studios Now Listed as Part of an EXCLUSIVE Disney World Perk!

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Over at Disney World, Extended Evening Hours has given Deluxe Resort and Deluxe Villa guests the chance to stay in parks like Magic Kingdom and EPCOT for an extra two hours past closing.

Extended Evening Hours at EPCOT

Alongside its sister program, Early Theme Park Entry, this has brought us a lot more time in the parks! Although this service is pretty convenient, it’s been generally limited to only two parks since its launch last year. But soon that is going to change!

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The Updates You Need Before Visiting Disney World Next Week

By Carly Terzigni 3 Comments

It may be hard to believe, but we’re already closing out the first month of 2022! It has been a busy start to the new year at Disney World, with the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts in full swing as well as changes to Genie+.

EPCOT

If you’re heading to Disney World next week, you will want to make sure you’re as prepared as possible! That is why each week we bring you an update on the park hours for the week coming up as well as the latest Park Pass Reservation availability, just in case you need to make any last-minute changes. Let’s take a look at what the week of January 30th, 2022 looks like at Disney World!

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Got “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” on Repeat? Don’t Miss Disney’s Upcoming Virtual Event!

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If you’re like us, you can’t get enough of Disney’s latest animated film, Encanto. You may even find yourself constantly singing “We Don’t Talk about Bruno.”

We don’t talk about Bruno, no, no, no. ©Disney

If you’re looking for a reason to rewatch Encanto (not that we really ever need a reason), Disney has you covered!

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More 50th Merch And FIVE New Ears?! See All the Disney Items That Arrived Online This Week

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Even though Disney World has been dealing with supply chain issues, there has still been plenty of new merchandise in the parks recently!

Disney World

We’ve seen new collections, more 50th Anniversary items, and everything from pins to apparel to super expensive artwork. But if you can’t make it to Disney World right now, don’t worry — many of those items have arrived online! Here’s all the new Disney merchandise online this week.

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5 BIG Updates That Could Impact Your Next Disney World Trip!

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When will the Festival of Fantasy Parade return to Magic Kingdom? What is going on with the Star Wars Hotel? How is construction going with the Guardians of the Galaxy coaster?

Magic Kingdom

You’ve got questions — we’ve got answers! This week was a pretty big one when it comes to Disney news and now we’re sharing all of the updates you need to know in ONE place!

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Can a VEGAN Meatball Sub Deliver on Flavor in Disney World? We’ve Got Our Answer

By Sara McOmber 1 Comment

Disney Springs is home to a lot of great dining, from quick-service options like Chicken Guy! and Polite Pig to sit-down restaurants like Wine Bar George and Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’.

Disney Springs

But one of the secret gems in this shopping and dining center is a sandwich shop called Earl of Sandwich. This place serves some of the BEST sandwiches in Disney World and probably anywhere. It makes sense — the owner is descended from the actual inventor of sandwiches! We stopped by to try a limited-edition item that’s made especially for all the plant-based eaters out there. [Read more…]

PHOTOS: Check Out the Construction Progress on the New DVC Tower Coming to Disneyland

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There are a number of existing Disney Vacation Club resorts or villas to stay at in Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond.

Disney Vacation Club Sign

Within the past few years we’ve seen more DVC spots pop up, like Disney’s Riviera Resort. And back in 2019, we shared that a new 12-story DVC tower was coming to Disneyland. We had been watching for signs of progress on these plans and even got a sneak peek at concept art for the tower back in 2021’s Destination D23. But now we’ve got even MORE updates!

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FIRST LOOK at the Orange Bird Spirit Jersey Coming to EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival!

By Quincy Stanford 2 Comments

EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is in full swing, but we’ve got our sights set on another EPCOT festival too!

Look at this little guy!

EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival will kick off this spring with lots of eats, amazing gardens, specialty merchandise, and MORE. Now, we’ve got a sneak peek at a VERY cool Flower and Garden souvenir — and it features a beloved character!

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Robot Security Guards (?!) Could Be Coming Soon to Orlando Theme Parks

By Madison Owens 1 Comment

There is a lot of very advanced technology we see throughout theme parks around the world.

Runaway Railway

There are trackless ride systems and drones, and we’ve seen projection mapping and even real lightsabers just at Disney Parks alone. Theme parks are usually trying to use the latest and greatest technology when embarking on new projects, so it’s understandable that they regularly look at new inventions and devices. Well, a new invention could be coming soon to Orlando theme parks, and it has to do with robots.

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