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7 Long-Term Closures Continue In Disney World Next Week

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Do you know what REALLY powers Disney World magic? No, it’s not pixie dust — it’s refurbishments!

Construction walls in EPCOT

OK we know that sounds a bit strange. But it’s kind of true! Disney World is known for being a bright, clean, and fun place to be, and a lot of that is true because the Imagineers are consistently updating, repainting, and generally refurbishing all of the attractions. Unfortunately, that can mean that certain rides, attractions, shops, and hotel amenities are unavailable for a while during those updates. So that you’re prepared before your next trip, here’s a complete list of CLOSURES in Disney World next week. [Read more…]

All the Disney World Hotels and Rides That Are CLOSED in August

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Disney World vacations involve a LOT of planning. You need to get park tickets and park pass reservations, decide the best way to travel to the parks, make dining reservations, and choose a hotel. And even once you’ve done all that, you’re STILL not finished!

It takes a lot of planning to get here!

One of the most fun parts about visiting Disney World is going on rides and visiting the various attractions throughout the parks. So it can be very disappointing if you arrive at a certain attraction only to find out that it’s CLOSED. To help you plan for any of these closures, we’ve got a complete list of what’s going to be closed in Disney World in August!  [Read more…]

We Can’t Predict the Future…But We DO Know What’ll Be CLOSED in Disney World Next Week!

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Minnie ears? Check. Rain gear? Check. Water bottle? Check. Sounds like you’re almost ready for your Disney World trip! But there might be one thing you’re forgetting.

Disney World

Disney World is constantly changing, which means that rides, attractions, and hotels are being updated all the time. That also means that sometimes certain areas have to close for a while so that those updates can be made. It can be really sad to finally make it to your favorite attraction, only to realize that it’s not available during your trip! So to help you prepare for your next visit, take a look at everything that won’t be available next week in Disney World. [Read more…]

Don’t Let These Disney World CLOSURES Ruin Your Vacation

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There is so much that’s magical about Disney World. Meeting your favorite characters, riding exciting roller coasters, taking that first bite of a DOLE Whip…so many great things to experience. But what about the not-so-magical parts of the parks?

Magic Kingdom

Unfortunately, you’ll need to plan for a few less-than-magical realities if you’re going to Disney World soon. The weather might not cooperate — it can be very hot one minute and then storming the next. Or maybe a restaurant is out of your favorite snack (in which case, we can recommend a few backup options). And you might encounter some ride and attraction closures during your next visit to the parks. To make sure you don’t get caught off guard, here’s a full list of what’s going to be CLOSED in Disney World next week. [Read more…]

WARNING: 10 Closures Might Impact Your Disney World Vacation

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We want to help you have the best Disney World vacation possible, and part of that is knowing how to set your expectations to avoid any disappointing surprises.

Magic Kingdom!

It’s important to address the not-so-magical realities that are bound to come up during a trip, like unplanned expenses, bad weather, and ride closures. To help you prepare, check out our posts on budgeting in Disney World and how to pack for rain in the parks. And for that last issue of ride closures, we’ve got a full list right here of what’s going to be CLOSED in Disney World next week. [Read more…]

All the Shows and Rides That Are CLOSED In Disney World This Week

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Getting ready to head to the Disney World parks? You’ve probably already made dining reservations, secured those park passes, and even started on your packing list. So what are you forgetting?

Let’s go to Disney World!

You might not have thought to see what’s going to be CLOSED in Disney World while you’re there. Disney often closes attractions to update them or make changes, and those refurbishments could affect your upcoming trip. See a complete list here of what’s NOT going to be available in Disney World this coming week. [Read more…]

Festival of the Lion King CLOSING Temporarily Next Week in Disney World

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The 4th of July is this week, which means we’re expecting a LOT of crowds in Disney World. For those of you heading to the parks to celebrate, make sure you’re prepared before you go!

Crowds

You’ll want to pack those rain jackets, as the forecast is calling for a rainy holiday. And have you decided on which limited-time treats you’ll grab? One more thing — be sure to take note of what’s NOT going to be available in the parks and hotels. Want some help with that? Here’s a full list of what’s CLOSED in Disney World next week! [Read more…]

All the Disney World Hotels and Rides that Are CLOSED In July

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Have you considered what might go WRONG during your next Disney World trip?

Things can go WRONG

We don’t mean to sound all doom and gloom, but we’ve found that considering some potential hiccups before a vacation can help that trip run more smoothly. Before you head out to the parks, make sure you’ve planned for what you’ll do if it starts to rain, what kinds of backup plans you may need, and how you’ll handle any meltdowns (from children or adults — hey, it happens). Right now, we’re here to help you be prepared for another potential bump in the road: rides, attractions, and hotels that are CLOSED. So here’s a complete list of what’s going to be closed this July in Disney World! [Read more…]

WARNING: Do NOT Read This Unless You’re Ready to “Spoil” Some of the Disney Magic

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🚨 WARNING! 🚨 READ THIS POST AT YOUR OWN RISK!!

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

While some of the magic at Disney World is truly real (like when it comes to those amazing Cast Members), there are some ways that Disney TRICKS you into believing that some “real” magic is happening. From dancing ghosts to lightsabers that seem to cut through walls — there are some epic Disney effects that might cause even the most tech savvy to say “how did they do that?!” But, as we noted above — BE WARNED! Reading on could spoil some of the magic. For real, this is your last chance! Oh, you’re okay with getting some behind-the-scenes spoilers? Okay! Lean in close — we’ve got some juicy secrets to share with you!

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PHOTOS: 3 More Character Meet-and-Greets are BACK in Disney World!

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Character meet-and-greets have looked a bit different since the parks reopened after the pandemic closures.

Hey There Mickey!

Right now, you can see some characters at a distance in select spots. Recently, more character meet-and-greets have returned (in a modified way) in select themed locations. For example, you can once again meet Mickey Mouse and some princesses in Magic Kingdom, and say “hello” to the Disney Junior pals in Hollywood Studios. Today, we saw that 3 MORE character meet-and-greets are back!

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