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3 NEW Things at Disney World That Don’t Even Require a Park Ticket

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It’s another one of those weeks when we’re almost overwhelmed by all of the new updates we got this week. Yes, it’s true. The Walt Disney Company had the second earnings call of the year, we got to check out some things over at Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea, and more!

Disney Springs

Well, despite all the excitement happening elsewhere, I’m back again with another game of WHAT’S NEW AT DISNEY WORLD! Today, we’re going to hang out at one of my favorite spots in all of Disney World, and it doesn’t even require you to buy a park ticket. Yep, we’re talking about Disney Springs!

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A Baby Animal Was Just Born in Disney World and It Was a Massive Win for Science!

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We have fantastic news from Disney’s Animal Kingdom!

Animal Kingdom

We’re excited any time we hear about a new birth happening at the park because that means there are more residents to potentially see and say hello to when we visit. However, it’s extra special when the species with a new little one is as endangered as these guys are!

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REVIEW: You Can Get MANGO PIE in Disney World With NO WAIT

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There’s a legitimate hack to getting your Yak & Yeti favorites WITHOUT having to wait in those notoriously long lines (seriously, we tested it)!

We made a meal!

It’s no secret that Disney’s Animal Kingdom is home to some of our favorite restaurants to enjoy when we’re at Disney World, but we’re not always a fan of waiting around for our food. So where’s a good place to visit in the park that’s not going to keep you waiting? We’re about to blow your mind! [Read more…]

Wait, What Is Going On? Disney World’s Least Popular Park Is SOLD OUT Today

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We have been seeing some unusual trends in Disney World parks crowds, and we noticed more strangeness going on today in Animal Kingdom.

Animal Kingdom

A few weeks ago, Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios were sold out. It is rare to see Animal Kingdom sold out while reservations still remain for EPCOT and Magic Kingdom. Usually, Animal Kingdom is one of the last to sell out. But here we are again — seeing a similar trend at Animal Kingdom today!

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NEWS: One of Our Favorite Disney World Hotel Pools Has Unexpectedly CLOSED

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We hate to be the bearer of bad pool news, but here we are. 😞

Doubloon Lagoon Pool

Doubloon Lagoon at Port Orleans — French Quarter is one of our FAVORITE pools on Disney World property. It’s so much fun, with a  a 51-foot long water slide that looks like a sea serpent, a whirlpool spa, and Mardi Gras decorations. The pool closed back in January for a lengthy refurbishment and stayed closed through April 2024. Well, the pool is closed again.

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Disney Is REDUCING Marvel Content. Here’s Why That Might Be a GOOD THING.

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We just got some HUGE updates at Disney’s second earnings call for fiscal 2024.

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The call, which was held on May 7th, revealed a lot of details about the financial state of The Walt Disney Company, including how the company’s streaming business is doing, how the parks are doing, and even insight as to what is happening inside the film studios. Disney CEO Bob Iger has made it a priority in 2024 to bring quality and creativity back to Disney’s studios, and we now have an update on how that is going. The problem? One of the solutions is a bittersweet one.

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DFB Video: 50 AMAZING Things You Never Knew Were In Disney Springs

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Is it really a Disney World vacation if you don’t head over to Disney Springs?

Disney Springs

Disney Springs is Disney World’s shopping and entertainment district, where it truly is possible to spend an entire day wandering the shops, restaurants, and even experiencing live entertainment. If you don’t normally venture over to the area, or if you typically DO visit Disney Springs and are looking for new things to do there, you’ll want to hang around for our latest video!

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Every. Single. Disney Halloween Celebration You Can Experience in 2024

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It might be May, but we’re already gearing up for all things SPOOKY.

Halloween Time Is HERE…Halfway

That’s right, Halfway to Halloween is HERE, and Disney is celebrating by giving us news, hints, and sneak peeks regarding the upcoming Halloween season. So, if you can’t resist all things spooky, scary, and silly when it comes to fall in the Disney Parks, keep on reading.

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NEWS: 25 Disney World Restaurants CHANGED This Week

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We’ve made it to May, y’all!

It’s so pretty!

Granted, it already feels like summer in Disney World (yes, it’s getting hot out), but that hasn’t stopped us from celebrating Hollywood Studios’ 35th Anniversary, seeing what new cookies Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs is offering this month, and chowing down on what is essentially a massive cake pop. We’ve also been keeping an eye on Disney World restaurant menus, and the beginning of a new month has brought a LOT of changes.

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If These 3 Things Don’t Have You Craving a Disney World Vacation, I Don’t Know What Will

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It’s May. This means that a lot of us are just ITCHING to get the heck outta here.

Cinderella Castle

Yes, I’m right there with y’all. I’m dreaming of being at Disney World or somewhere tropical ad beachy with Disney Cruise Line. If you’re also itching for a Disney vacation, we’re going to go ahead and warn you right now. DON’T KEEP READING THIS unless you are fully prepared to book a vacation. This post is filled with three reasons we’re ready to drop everything and flock to the parks. You ready?

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