Ranking Disney World Deluxe Resorts From Completely CHILL To Completely CHAOTIC

If you’ve yet to visit the Disney World hotels you’re considering for your next trip, how do you know you’re making the right decision for you and your family? Think about it for a moment. Comparing hotels solely by a short online description and a few stock photos can make you feel like you’ve made the right choice based on a smidge of idyllic information provided, but that scenario has led to a disaster of a time over and over again. Plenty of our readers have written in to tell us that once they arrived for their vacation, it was NOTHING like what they expected and they wish they had more experience built into their decision.

Wilderness Lodge

Some folks were looking for a lively atmosphere with lots of activities around only to be met with the polar opposite of their expectations. Others walked into total chaos of loud transportation and ginormous crowds which was definitely not what they anticipated when they opted to spend thousands of dollars on their trip. That’s where we’re ready to step in and help — you see, we’ve actually stayed at ALL of the Disney World hotels, and let’s just say, we’ve got thoughts! [Read more…]

If I Were You, I’d AVOID This Disney Hotel Bar Right Now

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Y’all. It is HOT in Disney World right now — we are not even joking. Not only that, though, it’s also humid (we’re not joking when we say it’s not the heat; it’s the humidity that gets you).

Caribbean Beach

Anyway, you know what that means, right? It means we’re going to give you our Disney World summer advice, like telling you to stay hydrated, stay cool, take advantage of air conditioning throughout Disney World, and pace yourself. But one thing that’s really enjoyable on a hot day is a nice frozen drink, right? Well, if you’re enjoying some pool time at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, that could be a little tricky because one bar is not serving frozen drinks right now.

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

By Samantha Kendall 2 Comments

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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