Let's Chat About This Uncomfortable Disney World Hotel Problem

Let’s Chat About This Uncomfortable Disney World Hotel Problem

As much as we love staying on Disney property, the experience isn’t perfect!

Polynesian

Since Disney opened up their first true hotels with Walt Disney World’s Contemporary and Polynesian Village in 1971 — The Disneyland Hotel does technically predate them, but has a twisting backstory that involves not being owned by Disney until the mid-1980s — staying on Disney property has become an integral part of Disney vacation experience for millions at each of the company’s resorts around the world. However, just because these hotels allow guests to remain in the “Disney bubble” for the duration of their vacation, it doesn’t mean staying at them is all sunshine and rainbows. [Read more…]

These Are Always the LONGEST Lines at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World

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We’re all eagerly anticipating news of the Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party dates for this fall and when tickets will go on sale, but that doesn’t keep us from already strategizing our time throughout the party night.

Happy Halloween!

Knowing how to make the most of your time and everything that’s available to see, do, and snack out throughout Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party nights is crucial right down to how some of Disney’s most popular rides will work during the party. So if you’re looking to be a savvy partygoer, we’ve compiled a list of the longest lines you’ll see during the party (and a few tips to help you beat them, too)! [Read more…]

A New Disney DRONE Show Just Started, and Fans Are Gonna LOVE It!

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New nighttime show? Count us IN!

Happily Ever After

We love the nighttime shows we get to watch in Disney World — Happily Ever After in Magic Kingdom, Luminous in EPCOT, and Fantasmic! in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, just to name a few. Now Disney just gave us a sneak peek at a new nighttime spectacular that’s arrived at one of their international parks!

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Southwest Airlines Is “Looking Into New Initiatives” for Its Controversial Seating Policy

By Robin Burks 3 Comments

We know a lot of our DFB readers are big fans of Southwest Airlines.

Southwest Airlines at the Orlando Airport

The airline offers a LOT of nonstop flights to Orlando International Airport, after all, and that gets us to Disney World faster, right? You can also occasionally get some really good deals on airfare from Southwest, too. Plus who doesn’t love the whole “two free checked bags” policy that really makes Southwest stand out from the competition? However, Southwest’s boarding process has proved to be controversial — but that process could be changing SOON.

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An Alarming New Travel Trend Is Becoming a Problem at Disney World

By Madeleine Zaharchuk Leave a Comment

When you write about vacations for a living, you hear a lot of travel buzzwords. Remember the “revenge travel” era after the pandemic? Well, these days, the hot new topic seems to be “excessive tourism.” Are things getting out of hand?

Fantasyland crowds in Magic Kingdom

It’s certainly not a crime to enjoy a little vacation. And let’s be honest, the concept of “summer vacation” is not new. People have been taking trips to the beach, or Disney World, or even Europe for DECADES. So what exactly is “excessive tourism,” and is it happening in Disney World?

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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Shared a HUGE Update About BOTH New ‘Moana’ Movies

By Robin Burks 1 Comment

We have several BIG Disney movies to look forward to soon!

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Inside Out 2 is set to open this summer on June 14th, and we’ve also got Mufasa: The Lion King releasing on December 20th (just in time for Christmas!). However, we’re really excited that there are TWO Moana movies in the works, including Moana 2, which releases on November 27th, and a live-action Moana. Now, we’ve got a huge update on BOTH films.

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NEW Disney Souvenirs Are Coming to ALDI This Week! 🤯

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It’s time to grab your reusable totes and have your quarter at the ready because we have word that some new (and too cute!) Disney merch will be available near you soon!

©Aldi

It may surprise some of you to learn that ALDI sells Disney merch, but trust us when we say that their merch game is nothing to scoff at. And the latest look at what they have planned has us ready to shop for our future trip to the parks.

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The Thing Everyone Hates the Most About Disney World Is Actually There on Purpose

By Jasmine Kocon 2 Comments

You know Disney World is probably our favorite place on Earth. It is the Most Magical, after all.

Cinderella Castle

When we step into the parks, we feel like we’re home. Now, it’s no accident that Disney has created the parks so perfectly that they make us feel that way. As much as we want to truly believe it’s all in the magic (which we’re convinced is real), it is also very much in the marketing. Disney doesn’t do anything on accident. The Imagineers, officials, and even Cast Members design the parks to be exactly what we want and need them to be so we feel at home (and spend all our money). But have you ever considered that one of our LEAST favorite parts of the parks is actually there completely on purpose?

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6 Things Every Travel Expert Does As Soon As They Step Into a Hotel Room

By Sara McOmber 2 Comments

It’s been a LONG day of travel — you might’ve gotten up early for your flight, spent hours on a plane, and then traveled even longer to finally arrive at your Disney World hotel. You’re EXHAUSTED. But wait — there are a few things you NEED to do before you fall into bed to rest up for your big day in the parks tomorrow!

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Hotel Room

I’ve polled the travel experts here on the DFB team and done extra research online to find six things that EVERY vacation aficionado does as soon as they step into their hotel room.

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The ONLY EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Guide You Need To Read in 2024

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We just got the exciting news that the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival will be returning this year! From August 29th to November 23rd, you can check out everything that this fan-favorite festival has to offer!

Food and Wine Festival

From all the yummy food and drinks to entertainment to a scavenger hunt, there is so much to see and do at the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival. Since there is so much to experience during this festival, we put together a “Just Tell Me What to Do” guide for you to follow or reference when the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival officially starts!

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