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We Spotted Four More Disney MagicBands Online!

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The preparation we put into our trips to Disney World helps us start the magic months before we even step foot in a park. Planning outfits, park bags, choosing the perfect ears, everything takes time but pays off at trip-time.

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Planning our outfits can sometimes get a little bit involved, but with so many MagicBands to choose from, it’s pretty easy to accessorize for the parks!

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Why You’ll Wait LONGER to Get on This Second Most Popular Ride Than the First in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Given the recent health and safety updates, some of the most well-known Walt Disney World planning tips have gone out the window.

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For instance, arriving at least 45 minutes prior to park opening was highly recommended if you wanted to enjoy popular attractions without waiting too long. Now, given the shorter lines, we recommend coming in later because you can avoid the morning crowds and still enjoy many of the rides. On our recent trip to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we noticed another interesting post-reopening phenomenon.

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If Disney World Wants Mobile Order to REALLY Catch On, They Need to Do THIS!

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Disney World is currently promoting many new health and safety measures in its newly reopened parks. From face masks to temperature screenings and physical distancing, several elements are now mandatory for guests.

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But other procedures, while strongly encouraged, are still considered optional. One of these enhancements is Mobile Order, a contactless way to pre-order and pre-pay for your food using the My Disney Experience app.

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News! Rider Swap Is Still Available at Universal Studios

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We know you guys have a lot of questions about the Universal Studios theme parks grand reopening today!

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So far, we’ve been running around to give you guys some perspective on what it was like arriving at the parks as well as how the crowds have been today!

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These 2 Changes Could Have a HUGE Impact on Your Next Disney World Vacation!

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There certainly are some interesting situations arising in the travel market as a result of the global health crisis.

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Perhaps the two most notable of these situations are the changes to the way that air travel works and the temporary and permanent closures that are currently affecting the tourism industry. We’re taking a look at how such massive effects could impact YOUR next Disney vacation and giving some tips to help. Let’s dive in.

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The One Thing That Can Help The Most When Planning Your Disney World Vacation

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Planning a Disney vacation can be a daunting task. There’s so much to think about!

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Well, do not fear! We at DFB are here to help YOU plan the best trip you can possibly plan. We don’t want you to forget ANYTHING and trust us, it can be easy to miss some things when you’re in the midst of Disney scheduling! There is one piece of planning that we definitely want you to remember though, because it can help you not forget anything else: considering a travel agent! 

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6 Tips for Planning a Disney World Trip During Hurricane Season

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If you’ve been to Disney World before, chances are you faced at least one Florida torrential downpour that cleared to sunny skies minutes later (sometimes multiple times on the same day!).

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But what do you do when a hurricane is headed to the Most Magical Place on Earth? Do you cancel your trip or make the most of it? We’re sharing six tips to help you plan for hurricane season in Disney World!

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7 Things You’re ⚠️Probably Forgetting⚠️ When You Plan a Disney World Trip

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We’re pretty much always planning our next trip to Disney World (whether it’s wishful thinking or actually on the books). If you’re lucky enough to be doing the same, we’ve got some tips for you!

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There’s a lot going through your head when you plan a Disney trip — everything from what Fastpass+ reservations to make (or maybe even what a FastPass+ even IS!) to where you’re going to stay. When you’re making those big decisions, it can be easy to forget some details. So, don’t let these seven VERY important things slip your mind!

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Don’t Make These 5 BIG Mistakes When You Reschedule Your Disney Vacation!

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During the four-month-long closure of Disney World, a lot of Disney trips were canceled automatically by the company or by the families who were supposed to be going on them.

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All those canceled trips mean that for many of us, we’re having to reschedule our perfect Disney vacations. That can be a pretty big bummer considering planning a Disney trip is NO JOKE.

So, if you’re stuck having to reschedule and rework all of your plans, we want to make sure that everything goes as smoothly as possible for you. Here are 5 BIG mistakes you don’t want to make when rescheduling your Disney trip!

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Why NOW Is Really the BEST Time to Be Planning Your Next Disney Trip.

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The present state of the world is a strange one. With people around the world stuck home in self-isolation or quarantine, there’s definitely a lot of uncertainty. After all, the current situation is pretty unprecedented in our modern world.

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So you might be saying…why in the world would I plan a Disney trip right now?

Well, we can be relatively sure that the parks WILL reopen (though timeline is unclear at the moment), and we know that Disney is already releasing discounts for later in the year!

Also, with significant changes in the travel industry that could mean lower-risk booking…and an abundance of family time right now to fill with fun and positive projects…it may make a lot more sense that you think to start planning your next visit to the mouse. Let’s dig in!

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