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Your next Disney World trip could become DISASTROUS if you don’t watch out for these major mistakes before you go!
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Let us help you avoid these potentially catastrophic problems — here are 50 mistakes you need to AVOID in Disney World.
Disney occasionally releases EXCLUSIVE merchandise, which may be for Annual Passholders, Disney Vacation Club members, or other special groups. Now, a new and exclusive souvenir has been released online!
Let’s go shopping
This one is just for members of Disney’s official fan club, D23. Specifically, it’s for D23 Gold Members. If you qualify to grab this new item, make sure you get one ASAP before it sells out!
It’s certainly no secret that EPCOT has experienced a MASSIVE transformation over the last few years.
NEW EPCOT Map
Projects like the Mary Poppins ride and the Play Pavilion eventually fell off the map and Disney never spoke of them again. But, others like Journey of Water: Inspired by Moana, the World Celebration Gardens, and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, are still garnering plenty of attention. And, soon enough, another ride will have a refreshed look!
Just a few days ago, Disney World finally unveiled CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza, the last pieces of the EPCOT expansion.
CommuniCore Hall
This is part of what has been behind those construction walls for YEARS, and everyone was super excited to see it, basing the design off the concept art Disney had released previously. Again, we all knew these were concept art drawings and that things could change…but let’s just say a lot of people are VERY disappointed with what Disney actually created.
Being a Disney Vacation Club Member comes with tons of perks.
DVC Welcome Center in Disney Springs
Not only do you have the luxury of being able to take ample Disney vacations and having a “home resort,” but you also get access to dining, hotel, and shopping discounts, previews for new attractions, first dibs on certain special event tickets, and more. The list goes on and on — but soon, it’s about to get even longer as Disney just teased something big!
Things in Disney World are always changing, which is basically, what Walt himself always wanted — theme parks that continue to change and evolve over time.
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That doesn’t mean we have to be happy with some of the changes (or in some cases, changes that are never made). Now, don’t get us wrong — we are EXCITED about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom, as well as the upcoming Magic Kingdom expansion. But some people are also a little sad about Dinoland, U.S.A. getting re-themed and never seeing Dr. Seeker again. There are also plenty of rides we STILL miss, although we also might argue some existing rides need some updating, too.
A recent theme park incident is making headlines. In Portland, Oregon, a group of guests at a local theme park called Oaks Park were trapped on a ride for approximately 25 to 30 minutes.
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When the incident occurred on June 14th, 2024, Portland firefighters responded to the scene and helped dozens of people trapped upside down on a ride called AtmosFEAR.
Disney World’s character meals are some of our favorite dining experiences!
Hollywood & Vine
There are lots of restaurants for adults to enjoy by themselves like California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Narcoosee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, and many more. But character meals offer a special kid-approved dining option that we adults love just as much. They are great places to interact with the characters one-on-one and get some special entertainment, too, while enjoying your meal. We recently headed over to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to enjoy a special a character breakfast at Hollywood and Vine!
It’s no secret that Cast Members are the heart and soul of Disney World, and it takes a lot of Cast Members to keep Disney World running.
Bartenders at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto
We’ve seen The Walt Disney Company and unions representing Cast Members have heated negotiations before, although all parties involved generally do come to agreements at some point. This is why many Cast Member groups end up voting to unionize to get unions to make demands for better pay and working conditions. Now, a union representing tipped workers at Disney World is making new demands on those workers’ behalf.
Loungefly backpacks make GREAT park bags.
They need can fit all the stuff!
Those mini backpacks are small but mighty. They are durable and can generally fit everything you’ll likely need in the parks. Since they’re small, they’re lightweight, so carrying them around on your back isn’t horrible even in the Florida heat. They have multiple pockets, too, which is a real benefit to keeping your necessities organized and easy to reach. Loungefly also creates TONS of different designs for these bags. If you are a fan of nearly any Disney movie, character, ride, etc., there is likely a bag for you. However, there is one Loungefly backpack that we are convinced is practically perfect for nearly everyone!
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