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We just spent a lovely day traveling around Disney World’s Magic Kingdom resorts!
Grand Floridian
And we’ve got a ton of updates, so grab a cup of coffee or tea, curl up in your favorite chair, and let’s get started!
Ah, Disney fans. We may not always know who the starting player for a sports ball team was back in 1996, but don’t discount our trivia night skills just yet! ‘Cause boy, oh boy do we have a whole bunch of Disney knowledge to share!
Cinderella Castle
From pop culture to hidden secrets, and even history about the mouse man himself, the Disney-related fun facts go on for “Niles and Niles.” (😉) And while your wealth of Mickey-shaped expertise can definitely be a great conversation starter, some of that info can also be a BIG help when it comes to planning out a stellar Disney World trip!
Some Disney World attractions are getting a little TLC this upcoming week!
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Lobby
We’ve been keeping up with all the closures and scheduled refurbishments in the theme parks. Some attractions are down for routine maintenance while others are closed for larger projects. Let’s take a look at every attraction that will be closed between February 8th through February 14th, 2021!
UPDATE: The Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island will now reopen on Friday, February 5th, 2021.
Disney World has a lot of attraction and restaurant closures scheduled in the next few months!
Rivers of America Refurb
Disney World is ramping up to celebrate its 50th anniversary and sprucing up the place a bit. We’re listing every ride, restaurant, and resort that will be closed for refurbishments between February 1st through February 7th, 2021.
Disney World will often close attractions, restaurants, or resorts for refurbishments. Some closures are scheduled in advance while others are unexpected and due to maintenance issues or other reasons.
Current View of Harper’s Mill
You won’t always find the closures advertised before your trip so it’s good to stay in the know! We’re here to help you plan ahead by listing all the planned refurbishments for this week. Check out everything this will be closed between January 25th through January 31st!
WOW. This has been quite the week for Disney news!
Disney World
One form of transportation from the airport that some Disney fans LOVE will be going away next year, Disney World guests are getting early park entry again soon, and MORE. Some of the news this week will impact your future Disney World or Disneyland plans. We know you’ve got a lot going on in your lives too, so today we’re breaking down the 4 BIGGEST pieces of Disney news that you might have missed this week.
From the refurbishment of the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover to the extensive work going on at the Rivers of America, there are all kinds of refurbishment and construction projects going on in Disney World.
Bay Lake Tower
But, the refurbishments aren’t just going on in the parks. We’ve also seen refurbishments at several resorts including the refurb of the pool at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, the changes coming to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and the refurbishment scheduled for the pool at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort. The water area at Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort is also set to undergo some refurbishment.
There are quite a few construction and refurbishment projects going on around Disney World. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is currently undergoing a big refurbishment, with some Moana themed elements coming to its guest rooms in the future. The pool at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn has also undergone some refurbishment, and there are other projects going on related to the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover and more!
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Soon, another refurbishment project will be added to the list over at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.
It goes without saying that when it comes to Disney World hotels, not every resort is gonna be everyone’s cup of tea. Yes, all Disney World resorts are magical in their own ways, but sometimes the vibe might feel off to you?
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
We asked our readers which Disney World hotels you thought were overrated or underrated, and the results were FASCINATING, so we decided to dig a little deeper and see what y’all thought about which resorts you’d NEVER stay in again!
Disney World’s resorts have been prepped and are ready for the holidays!
Grand Floridian Lobby
We hopped on Disney World’s monorail (and even took a walk) to check out what’s new at the Contemporary Resort, the Polynesian Village Resort, and the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa!
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