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The Last Closed Hotel Is FINALLY Reopening Next Week in Disney World

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You know that feeling when you’re SO excited to get on your favorite Disney World ride, and you speed-walk up to the entrance, only to discover that it’s actually CLOSED? Yeah, that’s the worst. So how can you avoid it?

Expedition Everest is closed right now

We’re here to help out by bringing you a list of all the rides, attractions, hotels, and more that are scheduled to be closed next week in Disney World. Read on so you don’t fall victim to the sad disappointment of an unexpected ride closure! [Read more…]

Everything We Know About Housekeeping at Disney World Hotels Right Now.

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Are things actually back to “normal” in Disney World? In some ways, yes. But in other ways, things are still not quite back to where you might expect them to be.

Contemporary Guest Room

While most Disney World hotels have reopened, many restaurants are available for guests to enjoy again, social distancing is essentially done away with, and mask rules have relaxed essentially everywhere, other things are still modified. Some entertainment has yet to return, certain restaurants haven’t quite gone back to their full buffet service or full dining times, and, perhaps most notably for those who love to come back to a freshly made hotel bed…housekeeping is still different. So just what is going on with housekeeping at the moment and what can you expect during your next trip? Here’s what we’re seeing.

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How to Tackle the Disney World Parks as a Non-Resort Guest

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It’s time for the $1,000 question (sometimes literally) — are you staying on-property or off-property at Disney World?

Pool at Club Wyndham

Disney World resort guests get certain perks, like being able to enter the theme parks early and use free transportation like buses, Monorails, and the Skyliner. But a lot of the hotels outside of Disney World are a LOT cheaper and are just as nice as (if not nicer than) those on-property hotels. So if you DO decide to stay off-property during your Disney World vacation, how can you tackle the theme parks to have an awesome day without the added perks? [Read more…]

7 Attractions You CAN’T Visit in Disney World Next Week

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Heading to Disney World this coming week? Before you get to the parks, you should probably know which attractions, rides, and hotels are NOT going to be available during your trip!

Cinderella Castle

Disney is consistently updating things at the parks and hotels, which means that sometimes certain attractions will be closed for a while. To help you avoid disappointing surprises, we’ve compiled a list of everything that’s scheduled to be closed next week. Of course, there could still be some surprise closures (due to technical issues or bad weather), but at least with the information here, you’ll be ahead of the game in knowing what’s available and what’s not. [Read more…]

Fried Oysters on a MICKEY BEIGNET?! Alright Disney, We’re Listening.

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Spring is a time for change, and Disney is taking that seriously with some BIG news today!

Port Orleans – French Quarter

There are already a lot of specialty treats around the parks right now, especially with St. Patrick’s Day coming up later this week. But now there are a few more offerings that Disney has introduced or brought back to menus around the Disney World hotels. Let’s take a look at the EATS! [Read more…]

Do These Disney World CLOSURES Affect Your Vacation Plans?!

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Ignorance might sometimes be bliss, but not when it comes to a Disney World vacation.

Magic Kingdom

No, when you’re planning a trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth, it’s better to know as much as you can about the parks, restaurants, hotels, and attractions. That way you’ll be able to plan the BEST trip possible for you and your group. To help you out, we put together a list of everything that’s going to be CLOSED in Disney World next week so that you’re equipped with all the latest information that could affect your trip. [Read more…]

7 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Booking Your Disney World Hotel

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You’re going to make mistakes when planning or during your Disney World trip. There, we said it. Making mistakes is part of life. It’s part of being human. So you’re bound to make a mistake when it comes to your Disney vacation. Maybe you won’t perfectly plan out that Hollywood Studios day and you’ll have to wait in a longer line than you wanted. Or you’ll order the wrong thing for lunch and be left hungry. You can’t avoid all mistakes. But, you can avoid some. And we’re here to help.

What a beaut!

A lot goes into planning a Disney World vacation and between the hotel reservations, Park Passes, dining reservations, and more, there’s a lot of room for error. One of the first things you’ll likely decide ahead of your trip is where to stay. Your hotel room can easily be one of the most expensive parts of your trip. That’s why we’re sharing our list of common mistakes (that even we have made!) when booking a Disney World hotel so that you know what NOT to do and so you can roll up to check-in with no regrets!

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PHOTOS: Go INSIDE the New Rooms at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

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As if the Deluxe Disney World hotels aren’t fancy enough, 200 NEW rooms have been added to one of the most luxurious resorts in Disney World.

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort just got new Resort Studios, which are DVC rooms located in the Big Pine Key building of the hotel. Construction on these studios began on March 1st, and the rooms officially opened on June 20th! We already got to tour a model for what these fancy rooms will look like — Come along with us to see the new studios! [Read more…]

You Don’t Want to Visit Disney World Next Week Without Reading This Update!

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We’ve got several updates that you need to read before you head to Disney World soon!

Main Street U.S.A.

Disney is continually updating things in their parks and at their hotels, which means that sometimes rides, attractions, and other areas will close temporarily for refurbishments. So that you don’t get caught off guard by these closures, we’ve got a list for you of everything that’s scheduled to be unavailable next week in Disney World!  [Read more…]

NEWS: DVC Members Can NOW Book the Newest Hotel Rooms at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

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Disney Vacation Club members have access to some of the most luxurious Disney hotel rooms — vacation club villas. And starting today, members can book the brand NEW villas at one of the fanciest hotels in Disney World!

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is currently under refurbishment as 200 new rooms are being added to the Big Pine Key building. If you’re a DVC member hoping to book one of these rooms, we’ve got all the information you need!

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