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Why You’re Planning Your 2022 Disney World Vacation WRONG

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Disney World has been open for 50 years now, and it’s been changing the whole dang time. Planning a trip right now looks very different than even just a few years ago! If you haven’t been in a while (or even in a few months), you need to know about a bunch of new changes. And we’re here to help with that!

Driving to Disney World

With major changes like new rides and restaurants, park pass reservations, Genie+, and so much more, we understand that planning for a Disney World vacation right now is complicated! So we’ve compiled a list of 9 common planning mistakes that people are making right now and how you can avoid them in order to plan the BEST Disney World trip possible. Let’s dive in! [Read more…]

How LONG It Takes to Get to Disney World From the Airport

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There’s no point in sugar-coating it or pretending like it’ll just go away. Let’s face the facts — getting to Disney World from Orlando International Airport is no longer as “easy” and cheap as it used to be.

We will miss you, Magical Express!

At the start of 2022, Disney’s Magical Express concluded its service. A moment of silence, please, for the loss of this iconic service. 😢 Since you can no longer hum your Disney tunes, hop on the Magical Express, and *magically* arrive at your Disney World hotel, you’ll need to figure out what other options you have when it comes to ground transportation from the airport to Disney World. Aside from just what options you have, you may be wondering just how LONG it’ll take you to get from one spot to the other and whether the use of any of these options makes a difference. No worries, we’ve got you covered with EVERYTHING you need to know!

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5 BIG Disney World Changes for 2022

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Since Disney World’s reopening in 2020, there have been MANY changes at Disney World! And we expect those changes to keep on coming throughout 2022.

Magic Kingdom Balloons

So what might be different than your last vacation? Well, if you’re planning a 2022 Disney World trip, we’re outlining the biggest changes you’ll see at the resort this year. 

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Our Readers Share Their Disney World DEALBREAKERS

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Y’all might not know this, but we’re involved in a very serious relationship. We’ve been in it for a LONG time. And guess what — a lot of you have been in the same relationship too.

Matching Shirts!

Of course, we’re not actually talking about another person here. We’re talking about Disney World! Like other relationships, your experience with Disney World probably involves lots of happy memories, some exciting moments, and maybe even a little tension occasionally. But we wanted to know — what are your Disney World DEALBREAKERS? We asked on our readers on social media, and we got a LOT of responses. [Read more…]

9 Ways Disney World Will Cost MORE in 2022

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Got a piggy bank at home? Good. Get ready to break that sucker open to afford your next Disney trip. Come to think of it, do you have about 100 piggy banks? ‘Cause, you’re gonna need it! 💵

A Very Magical (and Expensive) Place

Disney World can be EXPENSIVE. We know…shocker! 😉 Depending on how you plan, that price tag can go WAY up. We’ve shared lots of tips on how to save money on your Disney vacation, but there are some unavoidable expenses that you’ll run into along the way. We’re taking a look now at 9 ways that Disney World is going to cost MORE in 2022. [Read more…]

NEWS: Another Replacement for Magical Express Starts Today in Disney World

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Now that we’re about a month into 2022, it’s finally starting to sink in that Disney’s Magical Express service is really gone. In its place, there are several transportation options that will take guests to and from the airport (for a price!). But as more time passes, we’ve started seeing more new transportation options appear around Orlando, including a new bus shuttle service that will compete with Mears Connect called The Sunshine Flyer!

Gone but not forgotten🥲

Think of The Sunshine Flyer like the old Magical Express buses, but with a little bit of a 🚂railroad🚂 flair! After a few weeks of anticipation, The Sunshine Flyer is up and running.

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Why You’ll Pay MORE to Get LESS Now in Disney World

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Disney World just keeps getting more and more expensive.

Disney World Gets Price Increases Regularly.

Price increases are a pretty common occurrence in Disney World. We see them across the resort pretty much every year, oftentimes popping up in response to rising demand. Now, it seems like a Disney trip is more pricy with fewer perks. So, here’s why you’ll pay more to get less in Disney World.

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Step-by-Step Guide: How to Get to Disney World From the Orlando Airport

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Traveling to Disney World for vacation?! How EXCITING! But before you hit up your favorite rides and feast on your favorite snacks, there’s the teensy matter of getting from the airport to your hotel.

Airport

In a perfect world, we would just roll right off the plane and into our Disney World hotel beds. But things aren’t QUITE so perfect, so let’s break it waaaaay down with a handy guide for how to get to Disney World from the Orlando Airport!

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Disney World Offering Ground Transportation from Mears as Add-On Option

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At the beginning of this year, Disney World officially discontinued the Magical Express service.

Disney’s Magical Express

This service offered free transportation to and from Orlando International Airport for guests staying at Disney World hotels. With Magical Express discontinued, the company that provided the transportation for Disney, Mears, has now begun offering airport transfer services which guests can purchase separately.

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7 Things Disney World is Doing for the First Time This Year

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Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? Even though Disney World just celebrated its 50th Anniversary in October 2021, the parks are far from dated! While there are some classic attractions and traditions that we hope Disney NEVER changes, there are also some new experiences coming to Florida this year.

We’re ZOOMING into 2022!

While some of these new changes are EXCITING, a few readers have shared some less-than-thrilled opinions on some other Disney World updates. From new attractions to crazy new foods, let’s take a look at seven things Disney World is doing for the first time this year! 

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