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When Is the “Hey, Disney” Device Listening in My Hotel Room?

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Over the past few years, Disney has added a new virtual assistant tool to all its hotel rooms called Hey, Disney!. The Hey, Disney! device is powered by Amazon Alexa, so it works the same as most smart home devices but with a little extra Disney magic. While this technology is free to use, not everyone is interested in Disney’s voice assistant experience.

Bed at Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter

In order for Hey, Disney! to work, the device must listen for the special “wake words.” This prompts the question, when is Hey, Disney! listening? We’re here to break it all down.

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NEWS: Major Disney World Hotel Refurbishment DELAYED Until 2025

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Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter has been getting a bit of a refresh recently, and these changes have been a long time coming.

Port Orleans French Quarter

The room refurbishments currently going on at this hotel have been happening since May, and we’ve slowly seen the new rooms open back up to guests (you can check out a full room tour here!). But, just when we thought this project was close to being completed, Disney goes and delays the completion.

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Take A LOOK Inside the NEW Rooms at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter

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Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter has been getting some updates recently, and we are excited to take you along to see some of the changes!

Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter

This New Orleans inspired resort is full of Mardi Gras spirit year-round, and we are taking you all along with us as we stay in a newly renovated room!

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You Can Have Your Own “Hey, Disney!” at Home — Here’s How!

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Disney World has recently added a new hotel perk to some resorts.

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

If you have stayed at a Disney World hotel within the last year or so, you may have noticed a Mickey Mouse touchscreen device on the nightstand. This is called “Hey, Disney!” and it acts as your personal assistant to help make your stay even easier! “Hey, Disney!” was created by Amazon and uses the same technology that Alexa uses, but it is Disney-fied.

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50 Amazing Things You Never Knew Were in Disney World Hotels

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There’s NO WAY that a smart traveler like you is gonna pass up on learning ALL the best-kept secrets you need to know about Disney World Hotels. So THAT’S why we’ve created this ULTIMATE list of Disney’s AWESOME hotel details that most people have never heard about!

The Lobby at Wilderness Lodge

We’ve never been one to gatekeep all the amazing secrets and tricks that go into a Disney World resort stay — and we sure aren’t going to start now! (Not when you’ve got an upcoming trip you need to plan ahead for! That would just be MEAN of us.)

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Two Disney World Hotel Perks That Can RUIN Your Morning

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There are so many perks when you stay at a Disney World hotel!

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Disney World just recently rolled out another NEW hotel perk that will be a game changer when visiting the parks. And we have already received confirmation that many of your favorite hotel perks will stick around into 2025. While there are a lot of great perks, there are two hotel perks that could actually ruin your morning.

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We’ve Got Some GOOD NEWS about Disney World Hotels

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So it’s no secret that Disney World will ALWAYS be changing, and that’s part of why we love visiting so much.

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

Just this year alone, we welcomed some new attractions, saw a hotel close forever, got to eat in a brand new restaurant, and more! Well, things are about to change even more at Disney World hotels and — dare we say — these are some good changes! So let’s see what we can look forward to!

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All the Disney Skills You Can Unlock on Your Alexa at Home

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If you’ve been to a Disney World hotel recently, you may have noticed a Hey, Disney! in your hotel room.

Hey Disney!

These are devices that can easily be unplugged if you don’t want to use them inside the room, but the virtual assistant can tell you park hours, read your kids a Disney bedtime story, play trivia with you, and so much more. But did you know your Alexa can also bring some Disney magic into your home?

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2 New Disney World Hotel Perks That People Actually HATE

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When it comes to visiting Disney World, many visitors choose to stay at a Disney World hotel.

Staying at Disney World hotels comes with perks.

Why? Well, many of us like staying in the Disney bubble. If you stay on-property, you also get some special Disney perks, like Early Theme Park Entry (available at all of Disney’s resorts) and Extended Evening Hours (available at deluxe resorts). There’s also the perk of having easy access to Disney transportation. However, there are two NEW Disney World hotel perks that many visitors just aren’t loving.

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FULL LIST of Changes Announced for Disney World Hotels

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Settle in y’all! It’s time for a LOT of UPDATES!!

Disney’s Polynesian Resort

It feels like every time we blink, there’s another new restaurant or ride popping up at the parks. And maybe you’re in the planning mood, so we wanted to let you know about the hotel changes that are happening soon! (And some that aren’t happening soon…blergh!)

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