How Much the Magical Express Replacement in Disney World Will Cost You

Disney World made the announcement earlier this year that it would be discontinuing its Magical Express service that provided free transportation for Disney hotel guests to go to and from Orlando International Airport.

Magical Express

Magical Express will be officially discontinued on January 1st, 2022. But, there will be a new transportation service replacing Magical Express called Mears Connect. This service will not be free, meaning there is no longer a free option to get to and from the airport and your Disney World hotel (unless you have a friend in the area that wants to give you a ride!). You can take a ride share service like Uber, use a taxi, rent a car, or take the new Mears Connect system. So, let’s take a look at what Mears Connect will cost you!

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25 Dates to Consider When Planning Your Next Disney World Vacation

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If you’re like us, then you’re probably thinking about your next Disney World vacation before your current one even ends! And when it comes to planning your next vacation, one of the first decisions you’ll probably make is figuring out when in the year you want (or don’t want) to visit.

Cinderella Castle

If you’re in those earliest stages of planning your trip, we have a list of 25 dates you’ll want to consider planning your travels around! These dates can be helpful if you want to be there for all of the exciting seasonal happenings, but they can also help tell you which dates you may want to avoid if you don’t want to deal with huge crowds!

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Not Gonna Lie…the Newest Doll in Disney World is Kinda Terrifying 😳

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Star Wars and the Disney Parks go together like Han Solo and Chewbacca!

Stormtrooper in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

One of the coolest things about Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is how immersive it is. The moment you walk in, you feel like you’re on another planet, and you might as well be! All of the food, drinks, and merchandise were created to fit seamlessly inside the Star Wars universe. Most of the time, it’s awesome to feel like we’re completely detached from our planet, but this time, it had us a bit confused.

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Need Some Last Minute Gifts? Disney’s Latest Sale Has You Covered!

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Happy Holidays from all of us at DFB!

Holiday Mickey!!

The year is coming to an end and the holiday season is upon us! Between trying a lot of new holiday Disney snacks, going to Festival of the Holidays at EPCOT, and trying to snap the cutest pictures of Mickey and the gang in holiday attire, we haven’t even started to think about buying presents! WE STILL HAVE TO BUY PRESENTS! Thankfully, shopDisney has us covered! [Read more…]

How a Foggy Day Makes It HARDER to Get to Magic Kingdom

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When it comes to Disney World, one thing you can expect is some crazy weather!

Rainy day at Galaxy’s Edge

Whether it’s rain, high winds, haze, heat, or snoap, something interesting is bound to happen at Disney World! Today, some very unusual weather made it harder to get to Magic Kingdom!

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REVIEW: Disneyland Gave Us A Tamale HOT DOG?! (Don’t Worry, We’re Confused Too)

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Happy holidays from the Grand Californian Hotel & Spa in Disneyland Resort!

Grand Californian Tree

It’s officially the holiday season, with the Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure and Merriest Nites at Disneyland well underway and plenty of holiday treats to enjoy! Today, we’re trying a new holiday treat over at one of the Grand Californian Resort’s restaurants — it’s an…interesting one.

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A Popular Ride AND Restaurant Are Finally Reopening in Disney World!

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Disney World attractions, rides, and restaurants can close down for a myriad of reasons, sometimes planned and sometimes not.

Kali is Closed

The unplanned closures are usually due to weather or technical issues, but there are also some scheduled closures for maintenance that you can plan for during your trip. We like to keep you updated on what’s going to be closed in Disney World so that you’re not blindsided when you arrive in the parks! [Read more…]

What’s New at Disneyland Resort: Unique Treats, Santa, and TONS of Cozy Merch!

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Hey howdy hey from Disneyland Resort in California!

World of Color!

We have a LOT of updates on everything that’s been going on in Disneyland lately, so buckle up! We’re talking everything from holiday treats to a beloved land closing! Let’s get started!

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All the Disney World Menu Updates and Restaurant Price INCREASES From the Week

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What’s up, DFB Friends?

Don’t mind us — we just ate a ton of pizza this week!

The holidays have arrived at Disney World, and we’re still trying out all kinds of new holiday snacks and drinks, and we’ll keep doing so until the end of the year! But while we’re doing that, we’ve also been keeping an eye on menus at Disney World restaurants to track any changes. And we’ve got a few for you this week!

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TUTORIAL: Did You Know You Can WASH Disney Ears?! Here’s How.

By Madeleine Zaharchuk 1 Comment

Have you ever dropped your beloved Minnie ears in a dirty spot? Ever felt like it was time to clean that pair of ears you wear on every visit to Disney World? (It IS hot and sweaty there and those headbands are sure to get a bit…funky with time, right?)

You’ll want to keep these beauties clean!

Betcha didn’t know that, according to Disney, you can actually WASH your ears! We’re breaking it down step-by-step to show you how (safely) to wash your ears.

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