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The 4 Strangest Essentials We’ve Tested for Disney World — #2 Is Actually a Must Buy

Disney World packing lists are getting weirder by the day.

Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle

Between the Florida heat, random downpours, and marathon-length park days, people are finding some seriously unconventional ways to survive a vacation that can easily turn sweaty and uncomfortable by noon. We’ve spent plenty of time testing products that sounded ridiculous at first glance, only to discover a few genuinely useful surprises along the way. Some of these items absolutely earned a spot in our park bag rotation. Others? We’re still trying to emotionally recover from the experience. Here are four of the strangest Disney World essentials we’ve tested lately, including one product that completely shocked us in the best way possible.

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3 Disney World Planning Traditions Canceled for 2027

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You might need to make some adjustments when planning your 2027 trip to Disney World!

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

If there’s one thing we’ve learned during our decades of Disney World experience, it’s that things are CONSTANTLY changing! On the plus side, that means there are typically plenty of new and exciting things to do, even if you’ve been to the parks hundreds of times. But, it also sometimes means that even some tried-and-true planning traditions need to evolve with the changes!

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Mark Your Calendars! A Rare Fireworks Show Is Returning To EPCOT

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Will you be celebrating the 4th of July in Disney World? Because, well, there’s nothing like celebrating a holiday in The Most Magical Place on Earth, right?

©Jeff Krause

Well, you might be aware that Magic Kingdom has special fireworks on the 4th of July, although this year, you’ll have three opportunities to see those fireworks, on the 3rd, 4th, AND 5th of July. Well, if you don’t want to deal with the crowds in Magic Kingdom, you can also see some special 4th of July fireworks in EPCOT…and this year, you’ll also have three chances to see those, too.

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This NEW Feature Will Make Using the Disneyland App 10x EASIER

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When we’re at Disneyland, the Disneyland app is a lifesaver. Where else can you check ride wait times, mobile order food, and find the bathrooms all in one place?

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While using our Disneyland app recently, we noticed a brand-new addition. Now, you can view guides to the lands in the park!

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A New Epic Universe Permit Just Confirmed the Location of a Potential NEW Attraction

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Universal Epic Universe opened just one year ago, and plans for its expansion are already underway!

Gate at Epic Universe

We knew that the park had been built with room to add on new lands or attractions in the future, but recently, we’ve been seeing more proof of additions coming. Construction has been taking place on some of the park’s expansion pads, but now, a permit has been filed for a new attraction!

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Disney Files NEW Permit for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in EPCOT

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EPCOT may not have as much construction going on as Disney World’s other three parks (because, well, EPCOT has been there, done that), but there are still some big updates happening in the park, especially in the France Pavilion.

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure

Recently, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure got a massive update that saw its 3D elements removed to become a 2D ride (and those of us who get motion sickness are FOREVER grateful), but Disney also promised some other updates to the ride, including some new props and lighting elements. Well, now, Disney seems to have taken the first step in making those additional upgrades to the ride.

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I Paid $179 to Ride Cosmic Rewind 5 Times in a Row and I’ll Do It Again

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We just had the BEST night at EPCOT, and we’re about to spill all of the details!

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

Wanna know the secret to enjoying attractions, entertainment, and character greetings around EPCOT for three hours with little to no lines? Welcome to Disney After Hours at EPCOT, a separately-ticketed event running select nights through September 24th, 2026! We recently went to one of the After Hours events at EPCOT and were blown away by how much we were able to experience in just a few hours. Let’s dive into a recap of our incredible EPCOT After Hours night!

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MASSIVE Update on Disney World’s NEWEST Attraction

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A lot of BIG things are happening in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We’re talking BIG. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets just opened (and it’s EPIC), while a Monsters, Inc. land is being built where Muppets Courtyard used to be.

We’ve got even MORE details about this part of Hollywood Studios!

Animation Courtyard is being reimagined as The Walt Disney Studios, and part of that area is even open now (and it’s ADORABLE). Well, that’s just the tip of the iceberg for that area because Disney just dropped some NEW details about more of what’s coming to that part of the park.

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