Merry Christmas! On December 23, the controversial Disney Day optimizer and Disney FastPass replacement was made available for its current record-high price since launching just over a year ago. While the Disney Genie service is initially free, offering access to personalized tip boards and suggestions for food and beverage options, Disney Genie+ features some PhotoPass features, and Lightning Lane access ...
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The Most Underrated Places to Eat at Disney Springs
When most people hear the term “Disney Springs” two concepts often come to mind—shopping and dining. In considering the latter, you’re likely to arrive at the conclusion that there are just so many excellent options to pick and choose from! And you would be right on that account. But even the less-seasoned visitors to Disney Springs can easily spout off ...
Read More »Disney World Railroad Finally Reopens After 4-Year Closure!
All Aboard! After four full years of waiting and speculation, The Walt Disney World Railroad finally reopened to Magic Kingdom Guests on Friday, December 23, 2023. Just in time for Christmas. The news was shared by Theme Park Insider Scott Gustin on Twitter, pointing to the update to the Disney World website. It’s official: The Walt Disney World Railroad is ...
Read More »Disney World Good Neighbor Luxury Hotels You May Not Know About
For many folks embarking on a Walt Disney World vacation, nothing but accommodations at an official Disney World Hotel will do. For others, however, it’s all a matter of what’s most convenient or discounted, especially if you’re looking for something a little more extravagant like a spacious suite. While it’s true that Disney Deluxe Resort designations offer many such options, ...
Read More »Freezing Temperatures will Close Disney World Park
As uncommonly cold temperatures descend upon The Walt Disney World Resort for the Christmas weekend, we have confirmation that at least one Park will be closed for the next few days. Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park is confirmed to be closed starting on Friday, December 23, and will reopen on Monday, December 26. (Although Boxing Day temperatures are still expected ...
Read More »Florida Residents: Here Are Your Exclusive Disney World Resort Hotel Discounts to Start 2023!
The Walt Disney World Resort is giving Florida Residents the opportunity to start the new year off on a magical foot and possibly get a head start on extra-magical Spring Break plans as well, as the 50th Anniversary Celebration enters the home stretch. According to the Disney World website, Florida Residents can save up to 20% on select Disney Resort ...
Read More »Flying to Disney This Week? Southwest Issues Travel Advisory for Winter Storm Elliot
It is almost Christmas, and the holiday traffic continues to swell across the United States as scores of people fly off to beloved destinations, including The Walt Disney World Resort in Central Florida and the Disneyland Resort in Southern California. But for those flying to either The Happiest Place On Earth or the Most Magical Place On Earth, Winter Storm ...
Read More »Warning! You Can’t Get THESE on Disney Property
Walt Disney World Resort is the place where dreams come true and anything and everything seems possible (including things that are often thought of as being impossible). So, why then is it just not possible to buy certain products, brand names, or even quite a couple of commonplace items within the limits of Disney property? The Walt Disney Company provides ...
Read More »Fan-Favorite Disney World Buffet Sets Reopening Date
It seems that even after almost two years since the Theme Parks reopened, reopening announcements remind us that there are still more pre-pandemic favorites that have yet to return to The Walt Disney World Resort Guest experience. These reopening reminders have mostly involved dinner experiences like the Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue’s return or the return of Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. But ...
Read More »National Weather Service Issues Safety Brief for Floridians Prepping for Christmas Freeze
Florida, home of The Walt Disney World Resort, is known as The Sunshine State and for its beaches and other cliche icons for summer and heat. But this Christmas weekend, the Southern-most of “the lower 48” states will be anything but warm, especially at Disney World, Universal Studios, and the rest of Central Florida. Related: Could Disney World Get a ...
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