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Festival of the Lion King CLOSING Temporarily Next Week in Disney World

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The 4th of July is this week, which means we’re expecting a LOT of crowds in Disney World. For those of you heading to the parks to celebrate, make sure you’re prepared before you go!

Crowds

You’ll want to pack those rain jackets, as the forecast is calling for a rainy holiday. And have you decided on which limited-time treats you’ll grab? One more thing — be sure to take note of what’s NOT going to be available in the parks and hotels. Want some help with that? Here’s a full list of what’s CLOSED in Disney World next week! [Read more…]

All the Disney World Hotels and Rides that Are CLOSED In July

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Have you considered what might go WRONG during your next Disney World trip?

Things can go WRONG

We don’t mean to sound all doom and gloom, but we’ve found that considering some potential hiccups before a vacation can help that trip run more smoothly. Before you head out to the parks, make sure you’ve planned for what you’ll do if it starts to rain, what kinds of backup plans you may need, and how you’ll handle any meltdowns (from children or adults — hey, it happens). Right now, we’re here to help you be prepared for another potential bump in the road: rides, attractions, and hotels that are CLOSED. So here’s a complete list of what’s going to be closed this July in Disney World! [Read more…]

5 CHANGES That Could Impact Your Next Disney Trip!

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Do you know what time it is?! We said: do you know what time it is?! No? Well, it’s time for you to sit down, put up those feet, and take a virtual trip to Disney with us for all of the latest news!

We LOVE Mickey Mouse!

If you haven’t been keeping a close eye on Disney news lately, we have some BIG updates for you! We’re talking Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party news, the return of more character meet-and-greets, and so. much. more. So let’s get into our round-up of the biggest Disney news from this week!

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More Character Meet and Greets Are RETURNING to Disney World!

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When Disney World brought back traditional character meet and greets, we were THRILLED to finally be able to hug, high-five, and get autographs once again. 

Hugs are back!

But, not every character meet and greet came back at once, as Disney is rolling them out in phases. Disney just announced that even MORE characters are coming back to the parks, and we’re sharing everything you need to know!

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How You Meet Mickey Is CHANGING in Magic Kingdom

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Traditional meet and greets have returned to Disney World!

Mickey and Minnie

That’s right! You can now meet and greet — and HUG — many characters in the parks again. We’re also seeing more meet and greets return every day — most recently, Mickey and Minnie started greeting guests again at Adventurer’s Outpost in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Now, Minnie will be joining Mickey in another spot to greet guests!

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A List of 50 Restaurants and Attractions That Close EARLY in Disney World

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You’re probably MISSING some things when planning for your Disney World trip.

Disney World

Don’t worry, it’s completely normal to forget a few things — like thinking about transportation between parks or checking to see if that snack you want is still on the menu. And one thing that’s really common to get messed up is hours of operation! What do we mean? Well, many restaurants, attractions, shops, or experiences close at WEIRD times in Disney World, and if you don’t know that before you arrive, you might be disappointed. So today, we’re sharing a full list!

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Why You’re Planning Your 2022 Disney World Vacation WRONG

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Disney World has been open for 50 years now, and it’s been changing the whole dang time. Planning a trip right now looks very different than even just a few years ago! If you haven’t been in a while (or even in a few months), you need to know about a bunch of new changes. And we’re here to help with that!

Driving to Disney World

With major changes like new rides and restaurants, park pass reservations, Genie+, and so much more, we understand that planning for a Disney World vacation right now is complicated! So we’ve compiled a list of 9 common planning mistakes that people are making right now and how you can avoid them in order to plan the BEST Disney World trip possible. Let’s dive in! [Read more…]

5 NEW Additions Are Coming to EPCOT Soon & We’ve Got ALL the Details

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EPCOT is in the middle of a massive transformation right now, and while we knew about a lot of the projects Disney is working on, they still have a way of surprising us with new things!

SO much is getting built over here!

Some of the transformation has already been completed, like the expansion of the France pavilion and the new flagship store in the park. But, other projects remain under construction, and seem like they will be for a while just from looking at the state of the middle of the park! Disney hadn’t even mentioned everything actually being worked on in the middle of the park…until now! So, let’s look at some BIG NEW things coming to EPCOT!

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BREAKING: Details on NEW Mickey & Friends Meet-and-Greet Location Coming to EPCOT

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We’ve been finding out a TON of news about the EPCOT Transformation today!

EPCOT construction

Disney just shared a new look at the Moana attraction coming to the park, and they revealed new gardens and festival areas that will be in the center of the park. But, the fun isn’t over yet, because there is even MORE exciting news!

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18 Rules to Follow Now That “Normal” Character Meet-and-Greets Are Back in Disney World

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One of the most MAGICAL things in Disney World is finally BACK in the parks! Do you already know what it is?

Our pal Mickey

Guests can officially hug Mickey Mouse again! Disney World is bringing back “normal” character meet-and-greets in a phased return, and we’re already seeing a few characters back to their traditional meet-and-greets in the parks! You can see a full list of the character meet and greets that have gone back to normal here. We know it’s been a while (about 2 years!) since guests have been able to hug their favorite characters, so we wanted to send out a quick reminder about some important RULES to follow now that these close-up interactions have returned! [Read more…]

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