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You Won’t BELIEVE The Christmas Eve Crowds in Disney World

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Christmas Eve has finally arrived in Disney World.

Christmas is officially in Disney World!

Of course, we’ve been celebrating the holidays since early November, way back when the first decorations started going up in the parks. We went to the first Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and we’ve been busy eating ALL the holiday snacks. But now, the day BEFORE the big day is finally here. Now, Christmas Eve is usually a very busy day in the parks, so let’s take a look at the crowds in Disney World.

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Orlando Airport Issues WARNING About Projected Holiday Crowds

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With the holidays kicking into full gear, that means the holiday crowds are, too!

Frontier Plane at the Orlando Airport

We’ve been keeping an eye on the crowds throughout the Disney parks, but there is another place that we like to check in on every once in a while to see what the crowds are like — and that is the Orlando International Airport (MCO). If you’ve ever flown to Disney World, you’ve probably visited this airport and maybe even heard about the nightmare it can be when it comes to crowds (we’re looking at you, TSA line). [Read more…]

Set Your Alarms! Reservations Open TOMORROW for Christmas Eve Dining in Disney World

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It’s TIME!

Hollywood Studios

We know, we know, it’s still a little early, but it’s never too early by Disney World’s timeline! If you’re planning a trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth for Christmas, there’s probably one thing you still need to cross off your to-do list — snagging those dining reservations. They can go quickly around the holidays, which is why you’ll need to grab your ASAP now that reservations are open!

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The Fun (And Festive!) Monorail Fact We Learned in Disney World Today

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Disney World knows how to celebrate a holiday.

Christmas Tree at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

So much so that they often start the celebrations WELL in advance. We’ve been keeping up with all the iconic holiday decor, snacks, festivals, and more around Disney World — and now it looks like there’s one more festive way Disney has decided to celebrate Christmas!

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The SHOCKING Christmas Eve Crowds in Disney World

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We’re spending Christmas Eve in the Most Magical Place on Earth!

Hollywood Studios

All season long we’ve been trying all the holiday snacks, visiting EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays, and checking out Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Now it’s finally Christmas Eve, which means we’re expecting LOTS of crowds in the parks. Come with us to take a look!

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Genie+ Stays at Highest Price on Christmas Eve in Disney World

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Merry Christmas Eve to those of you who celebrate! If you don’t — Happy Saturday!

Christmas in Magic Kingdom!

If you’re in the parks, you can watch some special holiday entertainment over the next few days, and there are tons of holiday snacks to grab around the resort. While all of that is wonderful, there can be some downsides to visiting during the most magical time of the year — primarily crowds. And with big crowds and high levels of demand for the parks can come some BIG increases on Genie+ prices. And that’s exactly what we’re seeing…

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Dining Reservations for Christmas Eve Are NOW OPEN in Disney World!

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It’s HAPPENING! 

Christmas in Magic Kingdom!

This is not a drill — we all know too well how fast dining reservations can go. Festivals, events, and holidays can bring large crowds to Disney World, which means dining reservations during those times tend to sell out fast. And reservations for one very popular holiday have finally opened, so you’ll need to grab your own ASAP!

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Don’t Plan Your Christmas Trip to Disney World Before You READ THIS

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Heading to Disney World during the 2022 holiday season? Well then 🛑 STOP everything 🛑 — there are some big things you need to know about!

Christmas decor in Magic Kingdom

Though some of the holiday festivities have yet to be announced, there’s a LOT that we already know and can expect based on announcements already made and what we’ve seen in the many years of our reporting about Disney World. So before you get too deep into your holiday trip planning, let’s go over 12 things you NEED to know.

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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. 

Cinderella Castle in Disney World

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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Our Best Strategy for Dining at Disney World During Christmas Week

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Securing the dining reservations you want during your Disney vacation can feel a bit like an extreme sport at times.

Trattoria al Forno

One of the biggest and busiest times of the year at Disney World is the holiday season. The parks are packed, and people are trying to make dining reservations for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. If you’ll be heading to Disney World for Christmas this year, we’ve got a few tips and tricks to getting the dining reservations you need.

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