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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…]

What’s New at Disney World Hotels: Bags that Look like CROCS

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We interrupt your regularly scheduled EPCOT Food & Wine Festival programming to bring you news from Disney World Resort hotels!

Bay Lake Tower at the Contemporary Resort

If you haven’t already checked out our Best of the Fest list for this year’s festival, you can see it here. But for now, there’s a LOT going on around the Disney hotels and construction is the name of the game. It’s time for another look at what’s new in Disney World hotels so you’re prepared for your next trip!

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Menu Changes Hit Le Cellier and MORE Disney World Restaurants This Week

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When are we NOT thinking about food in Disney World? The answer is NEVER — we are constantly thinking about food!

Blood Orange Éclair

Whether that be making our lists for everything we want to try at the upcoming EPCOT Food and Wine Festival or whether it’s a limited-time snack or whether it’s getting excited about a LOT of character dining returning, food is our number one priority! We also keep an eye on Disney World restaurant menus, and when they change, we let you know.

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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…]

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…]

6 Disney World Attractions You CAN’T Visit Next Week

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From new rides to limited-edition snacks, reopened meet and greets to updated shows, you might have trouble deciding what to do in Disney World!

There’s a lot to do in Disney World!

Although there are plenty of options for things to do in the parks and at the hotels, there are still a few things that you CAN’T do in Disney World right now because of ongoing refurbishments. Take a look at what’s going to be CLOSED in Disney World next week.

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A Disney World Show REOPENS as a Ride CLOSES This Week

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The summer months are here, which means Disney World is getting very busy! Lots of guests are heading to the parks to celebrate the warm weather and the end of the school year. If you’re among the crowds visiting soon, you may want to be aware of a few important closures!

Crowds are here!

A lot has been changing around Disney World lately, including some Genie+ updates, reopening attractions, and construction projects. It’s a lot to keep track of, which is why we’re here to help you out! Take a look at everything that’s going to be CLOSED in Disney World next week.

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Victoria & Albert’s in Disney World Sees Major Price Increases

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Disney World’s most elegant dining experience is almost back!

Victoria & Alberts

Victoria & Albert’s, one of the most expensive restaurants at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, is reopening on July 28th! Reservations will open soon, on June 20th, and we’re excited to see one of Disney World’s most unique experiences available again! We’ve also noticed some price increases in Disney World lately, and it looks like they’ve also hit this already pricey spot.

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