Walt Disney World

  • Oct- 2021 -
    27 October
    Elena of Avalor

    Walt Disney World Quietly Changes Character “Meet & Greets” to “Sightings” to Imply Distancing

    We have been loving all of the news coming out of Walt Disney World focused on the return of fan-favorite experiences that disappeared upon the parks' reopening last year, especially when it comes to character meet and greets and entertainment. While characters returning in more places around the parks, most recently Disney's Hollywood Studios and the Magic Kingdom, has been very exciting for Gues

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  • 26 October

    International Air Travel to the US is Back – With New Regulations in Place

    One major reason why we have seen less crowds at the Walt Disney World Resort since the park's reopened earlier this year, is that international air travel has not yet returned to the United States. International visitors, particularly those from the U.K. but really from all over the world, make up a fair percentage of Guests who typically visit the Walt Disney World Resort (and do a lot to suppor

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  • 26 October

    Minnie’s Holiday Dine Returns Soon to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

    Hollywood & Vine in Disney's Hollywood Studios has been home to a number of fan-favorite character dining experiences in the past, including Disney Junior experiences as well as seasonal character dining just for select holidays. While character dining and meet and greets in general have been making a slow return to Walt Disney World following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic last year, we are t

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  • 26 October

    Joffrey’s Coffee Offers New Disney-Inspired Flavors Just for the Holidays

    We love grabbing a cup of Joffrey's Coffee while exploring the parks at the Walt Disney World Resort, so it is always exciting when we hear about new ways to enjoy their delicious coffee right from home! We recently shared the news that the company's Disney inspired seasonal flavors just for the fall have been available on their website, and I even spotted a couple of packages at my local Marshall

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  • 26 October

    Walt Disney World Railroad Refurbishment to Continue into January 2022

    The official Walt Disney World website's refurbishment calendar has confirmed that the closure of the Walt Disney World Railroad in the Magic Kingdom park will run into January 2022. This classic Disney theme park attraction has been closed since the end of 2018 when construction of the new TRON Lightcycle Power Run attraction began in Tomorrowland. During some parts of the construction of the new

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  • 26 October
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    Worth the Splurge? Why Disney Deluxe Resorts Stand Out

    Walt Disney World Resort is home to many amazing Resort hotels. The Resorts are categorized into three tiers: Value, Moderate, and Deluxe. All of them have convenient transportation to the Parks, fun themes, and fun touches in their decor. You probably don't need too much convincing to want to stay in the top-tier Deluxe accommodations, but the decision of whether or not to actually do it is one b

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  • 24 October

    A Survival Guide for “Jersey Week” at Walt Disney World

    Have you ever heard the term “Jersey Week” in reference to the Walt Disney World Resort?  If you’re not familiar with what it is, you might think it’s something official on the Disney calendar (it’s not). Or, that it has to do with wearing a sports jersey or spirit jersey (it doesn’t).  No, we’re talking about “Jersey” as in the state of New Jersey (my home state)! “Jersey WeekR

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  • 23 October

    Vivoli Il Gelato in Disney Springs Just Added Prosecco Spiked Sorbet to Their Boozy Gelato Lineup

    Vivoli Il Gelato is THE place to grab something sweet in Disney Springs, and for Guests 21 and over they have an extensive list of gelato offerings that come with a boozy twist. Located in The Landing at Disney Springs, Vivoli Il Gelato is thought to be one of the oldest and longest running gelaterías, coming to Walt Disney World direct from Florence, Italy. The first Vivoli location began serving

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  • 22 October

    New Alex and Ani Bracelets Now Available on shopDisney

    Alex and Ani bracelets make up some of our favorite trendy Disney Parks accessories, and the best part is that they easily go with every outfit to be worn when you're home from Walt Disney World, too! If you can't make it to the theme parks regularly, you will be excited to learn that shopDisney has added a number of new styles to their website, many of which are direct from shops at the Walt Disn

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  • 22 October
    Lightning Lane

    Price Increases Take Effect for Individual Lightning Lane Attractions

    With the recent launch of Disney Genie and Lightning Lane, we have been closely following the new programs to see how they worked and whether or not they seemed worth it for most Guests. Opinions on Disney Genie, and particularly Lightning Lane, so far have been mixed with some Guests seeing the value in purchasing a way to bypass long lines and others not finding it worth the added cost. We recen

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