NEWS: Disney Hit with Lawsuit Over Failed Company Move to Florida

Back in 2021, Disney purchased land in the Lake Nona area of Orlando to build a campus that would relocate thousands of Disney employees to Central Florida.

Lake Nona Town Center ©Lake Nona

They later announced that this plan was delayed as of June 2022 and the move was again delayed for over 3 years — before the official announcement was made pulling the plug on the project in May 2023. But that wasn’t before some Disney employees uprooted their lives and families at the request of the House of Mouse, and now, they’ve filed a lawsuit against the company for just that.

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7 NEW Disney Loungefly Bags Just Dropped Online!

By Madeleine Zaharchuk 1 Comment

When you walk around Disney World, you start to notice some patterns. People end up dressing the same, eating the same, and even buying the same souvenirs! And we don’t know about you, but there’s something nice about spotting your t-shirt twin in Magic Kingdom. You must have good taste if you spot someone else in the same outfit, right?

Time to SHOP!

Well, if you want to be a theme park trendsetter, you’ve come to the right place. We just found a NEW Disney Loungefly collection available online NOW, and there are some CUTE new designs.

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We’re Running To Target For 20% Off These Disney World Essentials

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It’s summer in Disney World, and you know what that means. It means a lot of heat and humidity with the occasional storm that will make it feel even hotter and more humid.

Super Target

If you’re visiting Disney World in the summer, you’ve probably seen us recommend some essentials like water bottles (because staying hydrated is even MORE important in the summer than at any other time of the year), cooling towels (these can be lifesavers), sunblock (you have to protect your skin), and more. One of the things we also often recommend are small portable fans that can create a little breeze for you when it just feels like the hot air outside is WAY too much.

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4 Things That Went VERY Wrong During My Disney World Vacation This Week

By Madeleine Zaharchuk Leave a Comment

As soon as your feet hit that green floral carpet, you know you’ve made it. You’re home! And, in this case, home is actually Disney World. No matter how many times you’ve been to the parks and resorts, it never seems to get old. With new foods to try, new attractions to ride, and new nighttime shows to admire, every trip is different.

Orlando International Airport

But even a seasoned Disney professional runs into problems. Even a person who probably knows the parks better than their own hometown will make mistakes. So, what can go wrong on a simple Disney World vacation? What can go perfectly right? Time for a little trip report!

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REVIEW: Magic Kingdom’s New Snack Is a Delicious Annoyance

By Lydia Storks 2 Comments

There are SO many snacks in Disney World these days, how do you choose which ones to buy?!

Cinderella Castle

The options vary from park to park and meal to meal, so it’s a challenge to know how to build your must-buy list. But in the summertime, that challenge gets a liiiittle bit easier — all we want is to have something cold and refreshing! And if you’re in the mood for a chilly treat on a hot day, there’s a new snack you need to try.

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NEWS: Disney Announces 8 NEW PERKS Exclusively for Disney Vacation Club Members!

By Samantha Kendall 3 Comments

Have you ever considered joining the Disney Vacation Club (DVC)?

DVC Welcome Center in Disney Springs

You get to take Disney vacations and having a “home resort,” plus access to dining, hotel, and shopping discounts, previews for new attractions, first dibs on certain special event tickets, and more. Yeah, it’s A LOT. And, with DVC’s latest announcement that list is about to get even longer!

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First Two Arrivals of 2024 Hurricane Season Bring at Least One Tropical Storm Warning So Far

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Atlantic Hurricane season is upon us.

Magic Kingdom during Hurricane Idalia 2023

Atlantic Hurricane Season began on June 1st and will run through the end of November. While most years typically see major storm development during the later summer and early fall months, that’s not a guarantee. In fact, the first tropical storm of 2024 has been named — and could make a massive impact — this week.

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ALERT: 3 MAJOR Genie+ Changes Are Coming to Disney World This Year

By Jordan-Paige Sudduth 10 Comments

Note: Things with Disney World’s Lightning Lane systems are subject to change in the future. Stay tuned for updates. This post was last updated July 1st, 2024.

Disney World goes through changes what feels like every day. You take a trip and then a month later, things are different!

Magic Kingdom

Attractions close for refurbishment or reimagining, new rides open up, and we know there are some pretty big expansion plans and blue sky projects in the works for 2 of the 4 theme parks. If you’re heading to Disney World and trying to do everything you can, you may be thinking about buying Disney’s paid skip-the-line service — Genie+ (which will be renamed Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass as of July 24th, 2024). But we have some important news — CHANGES are coming to the system later this year (or have already hit the system) that you need to know about.

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DFB Video: The RIGHT Way to Plan a Disney World Vacation

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SPOILER ALERT! There’s more than ONE WAY to plan a Disney World vacation.

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

So how can you make sure YOU plan the BEST way when there are so many possibilities to choose from? We’re gonna help ya out with that, today on DFB Guide!

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NEWS: Disney Springs Restaurant Announces Florida Resident Deal

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Do you plan on visiting Disney World this summer? Make sure you’re keeping up on all the latest deals and steals first!

Disney Springs

Disney Springs is home to some of the BEST dining options in all of Disney World, and one of our favorites is Paddlefish. This steak and seafood restaurant consistently makes our list of the best Disney Springs restaurants and now you can get a big discount if you decide to eat there this summer — see if you qualify!

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