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Don’t Make These 5 Rookie Mistakes When Traveling In Disney World!

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We know spending time in the theme parks is what a Disney World vacation is all about, but you actually have to get to the parks first before you can hop in line for your favorite rides! Disney offers several complimentary transportation options for guests to take advantage of, including the Monorail, Skyliner, buses, boats, and even walking paths!

The EPCOT Monorail

When you’re in Disney World, it’s super important to make sure you DON’T make transportation mistakes that could cost you time and cause some major headaches!

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The Airport Train to Disney World Could be Partially Funded by…Universal?

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Disney’s Magical Express is gone, which has left guests with a few different options for getting from the Orlando International Airport to Disney World. There are a couple of bus services (similar to Magical Express), including Mears Connect and Sunshine Flyer. Or you can choose to use rideshare or rent a car. But many guests are looking forward to the proposed high-speed train that will take people straight from the airport to a stop in Disney Springs!

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This train has been in the works for a while now, with several updates about the possible routes, the vehicles themselves, and the construction progress. The project has hit a few bumps along the way, and its completion date has been pushed back by a few years. But now we’ve got a new update on this train’s progress!  [Read more…]

Gas Prices Are Trending Downwards Near Disney World

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Do you prefer to fly or drive to Disney World? Recent gas prices might have convinced some guests to check out those airplane tickets and compare the cost — sometimes flying can actually be cheaper, especially with the current trend of high prices per gallon!

The Speedway Gas Station at Disney Springs

If you do choose to drive, you also need to consider the cost of driving while you’re inside Disney World (not just the cost to get there in the first place). All of that driving could add up. So let’s check out current gas prices in Florida to help you make the best decision for your budget! [Read more…]

A 1AM Park Closure and 6 Other Surprising Updates From Disney World This Week!

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Have you ever been surprised by Disney World? We sure have.

Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire

This week we learned about the return of a favorite transportation method, we saw a return to pre-pandemic life, and we even witnessed a derailment (yes!). Check it all out here (and more!).

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9 Critical Things You Will Forget to Do During Your Disney World Trip

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Planning for Disney World can be overwhelming, to say the least, and it’s HIGHLY likely you will forget certain things!

Disney World Main Entrance

You’ve got a LOT on your plate when it comes to preparing for your magical vacation, so inevitably there will be things that get overlooked. And that’s totally okay! We’re going to share some of them with you so that you have a better chance of not forgetting said things!

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How to Tackle the Disney World Parks as a Non-Resort Guest

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It’s time for the $1,000 question (sometimes literally) — are you staying on-property or off-property at Disney World?

Pool at Club Wyndham

Disney World resort guests get certain perks, like being able to enter the theme parks early and use free transportation like buses, Monorails, and the Skyliner. But a lot of the hotels outside of Disney World are a LOT cheaper and are just as nice as (if not nicer than) those on-property hotels. So if you DO decide to stay off-property during your Disney World vacation, how can you tackle the theme parks to have an awesome day without the added perks? [Read more…]

17 Mistakes That CAN RUIN Your Disney World Vacation

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You’ve already got work, school, kids, family life, groceries, meal prep, your dying plants that you need to somehow revive. Add onto that planning a Disney trip with its complications about Park Passes, Genie+, dining reservations made 60 days in advance, and it can be…a lot. 😬

Woody says “Don’t make these Disney World mistakes.”

Truly, planning a Disney World vacation can be a daunting task. There are some things you might forget to do, or that you don’t know you need to do, or that you just DON’T do that could ruin your vacation. But don’t worry. Don’t stress out. As the song says, “you’ve got a friend in me!” Today we’re sharing our words of warning, along with lots of tips, to help you avoid those big mistakes that could ruin your trip!

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Everything You’re Doing Wrong at Disney Springs

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Have you ever spent hundreds of hours planning your Disney World trip only to get there and realize that you made more mistakes in the planning process than you can count on two hands?

Disney Springs

We get it, it’s easy! You can end up hating the Disney hotel that you booked (and paid thousands of dollars to stay at), having to console your kiddos after taking them on a ride that you thought was well-suited for children, or end up walking around the parks with a hangry family after you come to find that the next mobile order window isn’t for another three hours. But, all these mistakes are avoidable and we’re going to let you in on all our little tips and secrets that will ensure you enjoy your visit to Disney Springs!

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NEWS: The Train Between London and Disneyland Paris is Returning SOON

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Do you ever want to just run off to Paris for the weekend? We understand. The City of Lights is an exciting place with art, culture, history, fashion — oh, and Disneyland Paris is located there, duh!

©Disney || Disneyland Paris

Well, it’s not directly in the city, the resort is about 20 miles east, but you get the picture! Running away to Disneyland Paris for the weekend isn’t realistic for everyone, but it’s about to be a whole lot easier for people located in the U.K. — London, in particular!

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6 Disney World Hotel Problems No One Is Talking About

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Staying at a Disney World Resort hotel will ensure that you’re fully immersed in the Disney “magic” throughout the entirety of your stay. But, just like the parks, they’re NOT always perfect.

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

Like other unforeseen problems in Disney World, from gift card snafus to Park Pass hangups, the hotels have their OWN set of issues, including some that no one seems to talk about! The good news is that if you’re gonna run into a problem, Disney World is probably the best place for that to happen. But the bad news is problems in Disney World can be inevitable — even in the cozy confines of your hotel. So, allow us to shed some light on some particularly frustrating hotel problems that NO ONE is talking about!

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