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We just saw two Disney World rides shut down for lengthy refurbishments, with both Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Kali River Rapids in Disney’s Animal Kingdom closing on January 8th. But now, two MORE Disney World closures are starting this week!
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Let’s check out all the temporary closures and refurbishments that will affect Disney World from January 14th through the 20th.
The Disney World Skyliner gondolas are a fan-favorite form of Disney World transportation.
Disney Skyliner
As we hop around Disney World every day, we love it when our route can include the Skyliner. It’s honestly the BEST ride you can go on at Disney World without a park ticket, right?
Disney transportation is some of the best and most efficient we’ve seen.
Disney Skyliner
Where else can you see thousands of people dispatched back to their hotels in a matter of hours (generally under 3)? They’ve got boats, monorails, buses, and the Disney Skyliner to get you to where you need to go. But there are a few mistakes that we’ve noticed people making over and over again. This seems to happen pretty frequently with the Skyliner, so we’re here to clear the air (pun intended).
2024 is quickly approaching, and that means a LOT is about to change in Disney World.
Magic Kingdom
Park Passes are going away for date-based tickets, all-day park hopping is returning as well as the Disney Dining Plan, and those are just in the month of January. If you’re staying at a Disney World Hotel in the first month of 2024, here’s a mistake you’ll want to try your hardest to avoid making.
Disney World has so many hotels to choose from.
Grand Floridian Hotel & Spa
Some hotels offer fun theming and are great for the kids. Other hotels are more upscale, offering larger rooms. If you are currently planning your Disney vacation for 2024 and are planning on staying at a Disney World hotel, you’ll want to read this first. There are a few hotels that you might want to avoid this upcoming year.Â
Can you believe it? 2024 is almost here!
Magic Kingdom
And with the new year, there are a TON of things coming to Disney World — new rides, restaurants, and more! We’re beyond stoked for all that’s new, but it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. There are a couple of things that we’re dreading when we think about Disney World in 2024!
Okay, so we know a LOT of you love Disney’s Pop Century Resort.
Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Not only is it one of Disney World’s value resorts (making it more affordable than many of Disney’s other hotels), but it also has access to a Skyliner station, Disney’s newest mode of transportation. There’s also the fun theming with the decades represented in each hotel section. However, we’ve come across some things that almost ALWAYS seem to happen when we stay there that we need to warn you about.
Every now and then Disney has to shut down rides and other attractions for routine maintenance.
Figment was Closed for Refurbishment
This is generally a good thing since it ensures that the attraction is being maintained properly and is safe for guests. Disney will also announce when anything will be closed so that you can better prepare for it on your upcoming trip. Disney has recently announced a new closure you should be aware of coming in 2024!
Disney World went through some major changes after the COVID-19 closures of 2020.
Magic Kingdom
From social distancing to Park Pass Reservations, the parks looked different once they reopened, and there were plenty of new rules in place for us all to get used to. One rule that has stuck around for years is the park hopping rule — that you can’t enter your second park until you’ve scanned into your first park of the day, and that you can’t hop until 2PM. But soon, these rules will be changing! Starting January 9th, all-day park hopping is returning for most guests. To prepare, let’s talk about what you might have forgotten about this perk.
Whether you are a seasoned traveler to Walt Disney World or you are planning your first visit, you know that time, timing, and time- saving are a priority when trying to plan out your perfect Disney World trip.
Walt Disney World
We are here to tell you that not all Walt Disney World Resort hotels are the best choice in terms of time-saving strategies. In fact, some may be a complete waste of your time!
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