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Disney World is constantly changing and evolving to keep up with the times.
Even the resorts are getting updated!
Whether that’s updating old rides and attractions or adding new technology to the parks, we’ve seen a lot of changes made in recent years. But, these changes are not just restricted to the parks — Disney’s resort hotels are getting new features and offerings as well. Today, we’re sharing a look at some of the BIG ways that Disney World is changing your hotel experience!
As of January 1st, 2022, Disney World’s Magical Express went away forever. And although two services — Mears Connect and The Sunshine Flyer — are operating paid transportation services to and from Orlando International Airport and Disney World, we’re also interested in the Brightline train that will eventually connect Disney Springs to the airport.
©Brightline
We’ve had updates about Brightline’s planned route around Florida, as well as delays in its construction. We even have a general idea of when the construction of the line to Disney World could start. And we’ve now got an update about upcoming test runs of the train!
Now that Disney World’s Magical Express service is gone, we’ve been thinking A LOT about the replacement service, Mears Connect.
Mears Connect Bus
And although Mears Connect isn’t the ONLY replacement, we asked our readers if you’ve had a chance to use the Mears service yet. And here’s what you told us about their experiences.
Can you believe it’s almost the end of 2021 and the beginning of 2022?
We’ll miss you, Magical Express
And there are a LOT of changes coming to Disney World in the New Year. We’ll see the grand opening of the new Star Wars Hotel, the opening of the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind ride, and the end of the Magical Express. The Magical Express is the complimentary transportation service to and from Orlando International Airport for guests staying at Disney World resorts.
Recently, we filled you in on the BIG problem with Disney World’s Moderate Resorts (“big” being the keyword in that situation!). Today, we’re talking about all things Value Resorts!
Disney’s Pop Century Resort
As their name implies, Value Resorts can definitely bring a lot of value to your Disney World vacation. But if you go in with the wrong expectations, you will quickly discover some of the MAJOR problems with these hotels.
For quite a while now, we’ve been sharing updates on the Brightline train that’s coming to Central Florida!
Would You Take a Train to Disney World?©Brightline
Eventually, the train will have a station at Disney Springs and will feature a line directly from the Orlando Airport. But first, Brightline is constructing the other railway lines, and recently the first train that will service Central Florida has arrived!
Disney World vacations require quite a bit of planning!
There’s a lot of planning involved in a Disney vacation!
You’ll have to make resort reservations, dining reservations, and theme park reservations, plus add in the research of deciding what you want to do in each park. But, things don’t always go according to plan once you arrive. Today, we’re discussing the times that the unexpected happens in Disney World!
It’s an exciting day at Disney World!
Disney’s Polynesian Monorail has reopened!
Although Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort re-opened in July, one thing did not re-open with it — the Monorail. The Monorail at the Polynesian has been under construction since last year as a part of the resort’s overhaul. But we’ve got some good news — as of today, the Monorail at the Polynesian is running again!
Over the course of this past week, we have seen 50th-anniversary decorations pop up everywhere at Disney World!
New 50th Anniversary Sign
We have seen everything from a new bus wrap, the clocks on Main Street, U.S.A., and even more banners! Today we spotted another decoration, and if you keep your eyes on the sky, you might spot it too! [Read more…]
Can you believe that we’re less than a month away before the beginning of Disney World’s 50th-anniversary celebration?
Earidescence is everywhere!
And, as a result, we’re seeing EVERYTHING at Disney World get a makeover. Cinderella Castle got a new paint job and some beautiful new decor. Fantasyland got some extra golden touches. Even the clock on Main Street, U.S.A. got a gold glow-up!
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