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We’ve Got Some Good News For Those Driving to Disney World

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When you’re planning your Disney World trip, you have to figure out a lot of things, including how long you’re staying where you’re staying, what tickets you need, what to pack, what to eat (our FAVORITE decision to make about a Disney World trip), and more.

Driving to Disney World

However, you’ll also need to figure out how you’re getting to Disney World. Although many visitors fly into Orlando International Airport, many others also drive. If you’re driving to Disney World, we’ve got some great news: Orlando is one of the TOP TEN cities in the U.S. to drive in, according to WalletHub.

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Disney Issues Important Hotel Warning Ahead of the Holiday Season

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The holiday season has arrived in Disney World — and you know what that means.

Tree at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

It means that all the parks and hotels are now decked out in holiday decorations with gorgeous Christmas trees. It also means that holiday snacks have arrived (probably our FAVORITE part of the holiday season). And it means the gingerbread displays are up at Disney World hotels, meaning that a lot of people will be visiting those hotels. However, we have a word of warning if you plan on visiting the most popular hotel gingerbread display.

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⚠️WARNING⚠️: Increased Crowds Predicted for Disney World This Weekend

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Well, it’s been an exciting week in Disney World.

EPCOT

The EPCOT Food & Wine Festival has officially kicked off, and we were there LIVE, eating all the things (like ALL the things), checking out the cheese crawl (who doesn’t love a good cheese crawl), and watching the first Eat to the Beat concert of the festival. It’s been FUN! However, a different kind of fun is coming to Disney World, and that’s a long holiday weekend. However, we want to warn you about something that could potentially affect that fun: crowds!

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NEWS: Record Number of Travelers Expected To Pass Through Orlando SOON

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It’s probably pretty obvious that with summer now in full swing, you’ll probably experience fluctuating wait times, heavier crowds, and even some weird weather patterns in Orlando.

Orlando International Airport

But, did you know that holidays can affect travel patterns too? With major airlines and speed trains advertising fare specials around this time, you really could need to plan to pack extra patience and allow for an insurgence of travels. At least, that seems to be the way the numbers are trending right now! [Read more…]

A Word of WARNING If You’re Driving to Disney World Soon

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If you’re traveling to Florida for Spring Break, keep reading.

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Things have been getting EXPENSIVE recently. We’re not only talking about Disney World anymore, either. No matter where you’re headed in the Sunshine State, you’re likely to see some price increases on something important while traveling: gas. We want to make sure that you’re as prepared as you can be for your trip, so let’s talk about what’s going on. [Read more…]

It Might Be a BAD Time to Drive to Disney World…

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President’s Day weekend is here, which means many people may be traveling for the holiday.

Magic Kingdom Entrance

Traveling means driving for many hours for a lot of people, and if that’s the case, it’s important to keep up with gas prices to know how much you may be spending. If you’re traveling this February, be prepared — gas prices are on the rise.

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Update on MASSIVE Disney World Road Project

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Do you drive around Disney World?

Do you drive to Disney World?

With more and more traffic headed to Disney World every year, though, it’s become evident that some of the roads need to be updated. That’s exactly what Disney plans on doing, though, with a massive project that will drastically improve the roads and traffic around the resort.

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Big CHANGE Revealed at EPCOT

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If you’re headed to EPCOT today, you might want to keep an eye out for something new.

EPCOT

Now, there are already a LOT of changes happening at EPCOT — the park is undergoing a massive transformation and there’s a LOT of construction going on, including work on  Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana. But this morning, something ELSE has changed about the park.

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Gas Prices DROP in Florida to Lowest Levels in MONTHS

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Driving to Disney World is a gamble right now.

Gas Station

With flight cancellations and fluctuating airfare costs, you might think that driving to Disney World is your best bet right now. But gas prices have been all over the place during the last few months. We’ve seen some HUGE increases and significant decreases. So just what do gas prices look like right now in Florida? Well, we have some good news.

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VIDEO: Minnie Van TESTING Spotted in Disney World!

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While some offerings returned immediately with Disney World’s phased reopening, others took their time coming back (and still continue to — looking at you, Fantasmic!).

Cinderella Castle in Disney World

But recently, Disney World has welcomed the return of many sorely-missed offerings, like traditional character meet and greets, the reimagined Finding Nemo: The Big Blue…and Beyond show, and soon, Victoria & Albert’s (reopening this July)! We’ve also been patiently waiting for Minnie Vans to return on June 29th, and we spotted one during our trip to the parks today!
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