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It seems like the new trend in streaming is bundling.
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We’ve recently learned more about a Disney+, Hulu, and Max bundle that’s available. We’ve also been waiting to get more details about the sports streaming bundle Disney announced earlier this year. The bundle brings together sports content from Fox, ESPN, and Warner Bros. Discovery on one streaming app. Disney has unveiled some information about this new sports streaming service, but now, we know how much it will cost.
Hurricane season can make a pretty big impact on your Disney World trip, and experts have predicted that the 2024 hurricane season is going to be worse than previous years, with a “potentially explosive” series of storms.
Rainy day in Magic Kingdom
We’ve been tracking the latest disturbance in the Atlantic which is slowly making its way through the Caribbean and toward Florida, causing a state of emergency declaration in the Sunshine State. Here are the latest updates.
Disney World just looooooves to change things up on us and the latest victim is the skip-the-line service.
Cinderella Castle
What once was FastPass, FastPass+, and Genie+, is now Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass. But, before these recent changes rolled out, Disney introduced surge pricing to what was Genie+ at the time. Depending on the date of your visit, you may find yourself paying more or less to skip the line based on demand. Or, at least, that’s how it’s supposed to work!
BOO! Did we scare you?! Ready or not, Halloween is coming SOON!
Magic Kingdom
We’ve already seen tons of Halloween merchandise in stores and online and learned more details about Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year! But, all the eats and treats just might be our favorite part about spooky season and a whole bunch more were just announced!
A new storm system projected to strengthen and move up the Gulf of Mexico could bring severe weather to Disney World.
This tropical wave is expected to develop over the weekend.
Florida’s governor has issued a state of emergency for much of the Florida peninsula, including the counties of Orange and Osceola, where Disney World is located.
A new chapter of Lorcana is coming online and will be available in hobby stores soon!
Lorcana: Shimmering Skies
We’ve been bringing you coverage of the latest chapters of Lorcana, and it’s time for the newest edition! On August 9th, you’ll be able to find the new chapter at hobby stores and soon after, on August 23rd, you’ll be able to purchase the cards on Amazon, Disney Store, and many other locations. We grabbed a set ahead of their release to bring you all the new info on these new cards before they hit shelves, so buckle up, because we’re taking you through the story of Lorcana!
Since Disney World replaced Genie+ with Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass, we’ve been busy testing the entire new system out.
Lighting Lane
We’ve tried it while park hopping. We’ve discovered some of the best tricks for the new system. We’ve tried it in every park and we’ve used it for advance planning as both Disney World hotel guests and not. Now that we’ve put the new system through its paces, we’re going to say this: it’s so much easier to use than you think. Yes, really! We think this is a huge improvement over Genie+!
Are you ready for the spooky season? The Disney Parks are gearing up for a long Halloween celebration and Disney just teased NEW villains coming to one park in particular!
Disney California Adventure during Oogie Boogie Bash
Disney’s Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure is one of our favorite Halloween events each year. The Disneyland Resort’s separately ticketed Halloween party is super popular and this year’s party is already sold out for the season. If you were lucky enough to snag tickets, you can expect to see and experience all kinds of exclusives such as live entertainment, special food, limited merch, trick-or-treating opportunities, character meet-and-greets, and more! Rare Disney Villains also like to appear at this party and Disney just teased some new additions that will be featured in this year’s Halloween celebration!
ALDI honestly never disappoints.
ALDI
Not only can you get tasty snacks and all your grocery faves, but they also have great everyday items you can use at home, or even at the Disney Parks! Now it’s time to take a look at the upcoming ALDI deals for August 7th through 13th.
Layoffs have hit Disney once again.
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On Wednesday, July 31st, Disney announced a massive round of layoffs. The cuts will affect roughly 140 employees – – or 2% of the company’s workforce – – across the television division according to Variety.
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