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Welcome to the Pixar Place Hotel!
It may feel like it’s been forever since work first began to transform Paradise Pier Hotel into the all-new Pixar Place Hotel and now that day has almost come. Starting tomorrow, we’ll be able to walk through the doors of this beautiful hotel and experience all of the latest updates, artwork, and more. [Read more…]
Close your eyes for a moment. Picture a cabin in the woods. What does it look like? Are you picturing a simple, cozy house made of pine? Are you imagining a wood fireplace and a thermos full of hot tea? When we hear “cabin,” our mind goes to a log house in the woods. It’s nature!
Is this what you were imagining?
Perhaps the Cabins at Fort Wilderness is Disney’s answer to an idyllic life in the woods. There’s something about a cozy log cabin that screams “comfort,” right? These cabins have been pretty popular among Disney fans. They give you plenty of space, come with a full kitchen, and make you forget you’re living in the middle of a major Florida city. That’s magic! But recently, Disney did something that SHOCKED a lot of people. Remember those classic cabins we conjured up in our minds? They’re about to change.
It’s almost time for the BIGGEST game of the year, the Super Bowl, and you’ve lined up your Disney World vacation in the same week… whoops!
Super Bowl treats at Disney World
We like to tell you about our favorite Disney World hotels to stay in, things to do while in Disney, and places to eat, but where do you go when you need a place to hop back into reality for a few hours to keep from missing the most important game of the season. Well, we’re glad you asked! [Read more…]
Every Disney World hotel has its own pros and cons — even the Deluxe Resorts. Sure, Disney’s Grand Floridan Resort is stunning, but it’s also preeeeety expensive. And yes, Disney’s BoardWalk Hotel is conveniently steps away from the EPCOT park entrance, but right now, it’s also under construction.Â
Disney’s Boardwalk Inn
If you’re planning a trip to Disney World, booking the right hotel can play a BIG part in your vacation. Does your hotel have the amenities you need to easily get to and from the parks? Is your hotel quiet enough to get a peaceful sleep? Does the cost fit in your budget? Here’s something else to consider: do you mind staying at a hotel that’s under refurbishment?Â
Choosing where you’re staying for your next Disney World hotel can get a little overwhelming given there are so many hotels to choose between. One of the most budget-conscious options is Disney’s Art of Animation Resort.
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
You may be looking for a solid hotel choice that’s not experiencing ongoing construction, can accommodate more people in a room, and is frequently compatible with Disney hotel discounts offered at various points through the year, but we’ve got a few things we want to warn you about when choosing to stay here. [Read more…]
We’re simple people. We like chocolate Mickey bars, photos of puppies, and trips to the Disney parks. Know what else we like? Parades! You never know who you might see in a parade, plus we love a good parade float or antique car. Anyone else?
Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland
Recently, Los Angeles, California hosted its annual Kingdom Day Parade, which celebrates the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The parade is known as the “World’s Largest & Longest Running Life Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King,” and even featured appearances from some SPECIAL Disney characters!Â
Listen. Phone bills are expensive — data isn’t cheap. In this day and age, having a working, reliable connection to the internet is ESSENTIAL to function, even when you’re on vacation! Take Disney World, for example. It’s practically impossible NOT to use your phone on vacation here; you need that My Disney Experience app to book reservations, check the wait times, view photos, and SO MUCH more. But what if you don’t want to use cell phone data?
Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle
Here’s the deal. Disney offers free public Wi-Fi in its parks and resorts, but the connection can be unreliable. Whether you’ve got an important phone call to answer or you just want to be on that speedy Wi-Fi when it’s time to book a Genie+ Lightning Lane, here are a few places to AVOID due to poor internet signal.
OK, we’re gonna be honest. It’s a little strange rolling up to the Magic Kingdom park entrance AFTER sunset. It’s not every day that you get to drive through the Magic Kingdom gates in the DARK. So, what brings us out to Disney World at this late hour? We’re here to PARTY at a Disney After Hours event at Magic Kingdom!
Let’s PARTY!
As you can probably guess from the name, Magic Kingdom’s After Hours event is a specially ticketed event where guests can enjoy Magic Kingdom attractions WITHOUT the typical lines and crowds! The event is currently offered on select nights from January 11th through April 8th, 2024. Of course, one of the biggest questions people ask is, “What are the crowds REALLY like during an After Hours event?” Well, we’re here to show you!
Whew! If you were one of the hopeful Disneyland fans trying to get a Magic Key Pass over the past few days, we hope you’re doing okay — the situation has been quite a rollercoaster ride for many customers.
Disneyland Resort
But before we get ahead of ourselves, we should probably do a little explaining. Disneyland Resort’s Annual Pass program is called Magic Key. Similar to the system in Disney World, there are four levels of Passes with varying perks and blackout dates. For a good portion of 2023, Disneyland Resort paused new sales of its Magic Key Passes but then reopened the virtual queue and started offering all four Magic Key Passes on January 10th, 2024. Now, we have an update to share.
We’re in the dead of winter. The sun sets early. It’s cold outside (in some parts of the U.S., anyway). January isn’t really a stellar month in terms of joy and festivities. Luckily, EPCOT is here to bring a little bright spot to this long, dark winter! The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is starting SOON (like, VERY soon), and we can’t WAIT to show off our artistic side.
Happy Festival of the Arts season!
This year, the Festival runs from January 12th – February 19th, 2024. If you’re interested in snacking around the world — and maybe even participating in the Wonderful Walk of Colorful Cuisine — you might want to listen up. We’ve got some NEW details to share ahead of the Festival of the Arts celebration!
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