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DON’T FORGET: CHANGES Coming Soon to a Disney World Hotel Restaurant

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A popular hotel food court is going to be partially CLOSED as Disney gives the space an update and refresh.

Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort

Choosing the best Disney World hotel for you is no simple feat, as you need to navigate different amenities, price points, and locations to find out which one will be perfect for your upcoming vacation. If you’d previously settled on Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort (a great option if you’re looking for fun theming and budget-friendly prices), there’s an upcoming refurbishment that you need to know about! [Read more…]

4 Disney World Rides Will Be Closed for Refurbishment in July

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Can you believe we’re already halfway through the year? Oh, how time flies!

Magic Kingdom

Disney World has already revealed a lot of news this year, too! CommuniCore Hall and Plaza officially opened in EPCOT, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will be opening at the end of June, and so much more. If you’re heading to Disney World in July, we need you to know ahead of time that these attractions will NOT be available.

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3 Disney World Rides Will Be Closed for Refurbishment in May 2024

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If you’re heading to Disney World in May, there are some things you NEED to know.

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

Disney World is ever-changing and things can look different at the resort from month to month. From crowd levels to restaurant openings and closings a lot can happen in the span of a few weeks. Of course, that allow applies to Disney World’s many rides and attractions! If you’re planning a trip to The Most Magical Place On Earth in May 2024,  you should be prepared for these three rides and attractions to be closed for refurbishment.

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DON’T FORGET: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad’s Temporary CLOSURE Begins TOMORROW in Disney World

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A super popular ride is temporarily CLOSING tomorrow in Magic Kingdom!

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is one of the “mountain” roller coasters in Disney World, and it’s definitely a fan-favorite attraction. Disney will temporarily close this Frontierland ride for some updates and refurbishments, starting tomorrow, January 16th. Here’s what you need to know about the closure! [Read more…]

NEWS: Temporary CLOSURE Announced for a Disney World Restaurant

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Disney World hotels have some of the absolute best restaurants on property.

Disney’s Grand Floridian

From ‘Ohana to Boma to Topolino’s Terrace and more, plenty of our favorite Disney World eateries can be found at the hotels. Trust us, some of these spots are even worth going out of your way for, and if you’re planning an upcoming trip — there’s a closure you might want to know about.

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GOOD NEWS About the Grand Floridian Hotel in Disney World

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If you’re planning to visit or stay at the Grand Floridian Resort in Disney World soon, we’ve got some GREAT news for you!

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

This hotel’s lobby has been looking pretty rough recently as Disney updates and refurbishes the space, but now those construction walls have disappeared, and the lobby area is looking better than ever!

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REMINDER: A Disney World Restaurant is CLOSING This Week

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If you’ve visited Disney’s BoardWalk, you’ve probably visited or at least heard of Trattoria al Forno, a restaurant that specializes in Italian cuisine and even has a giant pizza oven where visitors can see the food being prepared. (There’s even a spot where you can walk up and grab some pizza — quick-service style!)

I spy some pizza in there!

The BoardWalk is a fan-favorite area at Disney World, as it’s curated to feel like a vintage New England boardwalk while still having subtle elements of Disney magic. It’s gone under quite a lot of construction lately to allow for new additions as well as refurbishments. This week, Trattoria al Forno will close for the same reason! 

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Construction at a Disney World Hotel Might Affect Your Next Vacation

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If you’re spending top dollar to stay at a Disney Deluxe Resort, you want to make sure the amenities you’re paying for measure up!

Animal Kingdom Lodge

To keep things tip-top and pristine at the poshest of Disney resorts, sometimes, they need a little TLC.

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Temporary CLOSURE Announced for Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park

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Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park is FINALLY going to reopen soon! It’s been closed for almost all of 2022, and in the meantime, Typhoon Lagoon (Disney World’s other water park) has been welcoming guests. However, that’s about to change.

Typhoon Lagoon Water Park

Blizzard Beach is going to reopen on November 13th of this year with some new Frozen-inspired decorations and treats as well as some holiday offerings. Disney has announced that, once that park has reopened, Typhoon Lagoon will CLOSE for refurbishment. [Read more…]

Hotel Demolition and Long-Term Closures Continue at Disney World

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A lot goes into planning a Disney World vacation. You’ve got to consider your budget, which hotel you want to stay at, which parks to visit, what snacks to try, and so much more.

Planning a vacation is no joke!

We’re here to help with all of that so that your vacation planning doesn’t overwhelm you. We’ve got a complete ranking of Disney’s hotels; reviews of ALL the snacks, treats, and restaurants; sample budgets; and tips for saving money along the way. But right now, we’re providing a word of WARNING. Take a look here to find out what’s NOT going to be available next week in Disney World! [Read more…]

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