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Will the Disney Dining Plan Return in 2023? Here’s Everything We Know.

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There have been so many changes in Disney World over the past few years and it can be a LOT to keep up with!

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That’s why we’re here — to keep you up-to-date on all of the latest changes for your next Disney World vacation and give you tips and tricks to handle the changes. Although many things have returned to “normal” like character dining, entertainment in the parks, removing mask requirements, and more, there is still one MAJOR thing missing from Disney World — the Disney Dining Plan. And that’s what we’re exploring today! We’re breaking down everything we know about the Dining Plan and seeing if it will return in 2023.

IMPORTANT UPDATE:  In May 2023, Disney confirmed that the Disney Dining Plan WILL RETURN on JANUARY 9, 2024! Bookings will start on May 31, 2023. 

NEWS: The Disney Dining Plan WILL RETURN to Disney World for bookings starting on January 9th, 2024! Read all the details HERE!!

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Is the 100th Anniversary Coming to Disney World?

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Disney World is closing out its 50th Anniversary next year, but there’s an even bigger celebration on the way — the 100th Anniversary of The Walt Disney Company!

Disney 100 Logo At D23 Expo

The company was founded in 1923, and starting in 2023, we’ll be celebrating 100 years of excitement. We can’t wait to check out all the celebrations for ourselves…but will we be able to party it up in Disney World? Here’s what we know so far. 

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Tickets Available NOW for After Hours Events in Disney World!

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Disney World has brought a lot of things back over the past several months, and we’re about to see the return of even more!

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Holiday parties have returned, character meet and greets have gone back to normal, restaurants have reopened, and more. We also recently found out that After Hours events will return at the beginning of next year! And you can get your tickets for these events right now.

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First Look at Disney’s New 100th Anniversary Cup!

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Did you know that The Walt Disney Company is almost 100 years old?!

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Yep, Disney as a company will be celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2023 and you KNOW there will be some big festivities for the occasion! We know about a ton of things coming to Disneyland, like two new nighttime shows, the return of a popular parade, the opening of a new ride, and more. But, we also have a sneak peek at a special piece of merchandise for the anniversary — let’s take a look!

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The 10 Most Popular Travel Destinations for 2023 According to Experts

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Traveling around the world? Yeah — we do that all the time. 

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Of course, we’re talking about World Showcase at EPCOT. And while we enjoy the easy hop from country to country (or pavilion to pavilion), we understand why others prefer the real thing. So, if you’re looking for a great place to travel to this year, you’ll want to check out the 10 top travel destinations for 2023!

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Why You Should Start Planning Your 2023 Disney World Christmas Trip Now

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The holidays can be a MAGICAL time to visit Disney World.

Christmas is one of the best times of year!

Disney World holidays bring parties and events like Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Magic Kingdom, the Festival of the Holidays and the Candlelight Processional in EPCOT, plus all the beautiful holiday decorations. And Santa, of course! But holidays also bring CROWDS, which means planning your trip as far as you can in advance is an ideal plan.

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FREE Printable Timeline of Everything NEW Coming to Disney World Soon

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It’s hard to keep up with everything Disney has planned for the future, but that’s why we’re here — we keep up with ALL of it so that you don’t have to!

Disney World has a lot going on!

We learned about a lot of future projects for the company at the D23 Expo like new movies, shows, cruise ships, and a lot of plans for the theme parks. Disney World, in particular, had some pretty exciting potential plans shared, like an expansion for Magic Kingdom. But, those plans are pretty far off and not definite. So, let’s focus on what IS definite — what’s happening at Walt Disney World in the next few years? We’ve got it broken down for you! [Read more…]

When Disney’s 100 Year Anniversary Celebration Actually Starts

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Are you ready to kick off yet another anniversary celebration?!

100 Years of Wonder

You might be fatigued from the almost year-long 50th Anniversary celebration over at Disney World (which will continue on through March 2023), but it’s time to get prepared for an even bigger milestone — 100 years. That’s right, The Walt Disney Company is about to celebrate its 100th Anniversary, and here’s when it starts!

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How Early Should You Plan Your 2023 Disney World Vacation? 

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Thinking about going to Disney World in 2023? You may think you’ve got TONS of time to plan your adventure, but you might need to start taking action sooner than you think!

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Between Park Pass reservations, hotel bookings, and reservations for popular restaurants, there are a lot of factors to consider before booking your trip. Here are some of the things you should be thinking about as you plan your 2023 trip and some reasons why you might want to start planning right NOW.

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Planning to Go to Disney World On These Popular 2023 Dates?! Book Your Hotel NOW!

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We know all too well how fast Disney’s tickets, reservations, and hotel accommodations can sell out. 

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If you blinked, you probably missed your chance to grab a ticket to Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure. Want to grab a park pass reservation for a big event? Good luck finding an available park. And the same goes for hotel accommodations — they book up fast on popular dates! So, if you have your heart set on a certain Disney World hotel, here are the dates in 2023 that you need to book right now!

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