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When packing for a Disney World hotel stay, there are plenty of essentials to remember: Chargers, power strips, toiletries, etc.
Pillow Speaker
For those who need white noise or even music to sleep, this speaker might just be joining that list.
For decades, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin has provided the ultimate competition between families- hello, sibling rivalry — visiting the Magic Kingdom. However, the ride’s recent massive overhaul has left some veterans confused about how to achieve the highest possible score.
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
There’s no need to fret, though, as our team of former Cast Members has all the tips you’ll need to be a Galactic Hero in no time!
Hotel stays have been part of Disney World from the very beginning. The Contemporary and the Polynesian opened with the rest of the resort on October 1st, 1971. In the last 50+ years, Disney has opened nearly 30 hotels on property in 3 resort categories – Deluxe, Moderate, and Value.
The Monorail INSIDE Contemporary Resort
However, not every Disney World experience can be perfect. In fact, we’ve run into some issues even at Walt Disney World’s most exquisite resorts.
One of Disneyland’s oldest attractions, which it predates the park itself, is seemingly set to close for refurbishment in a few weeks.
King Arthur Carrousel
According to Disneyland’s operational calendar, King Arthur Carrousel — which sits at the center of the park’s Fantasyland just behind Sleeping Beauty Castle — is set to close beginning July 6th, with a final day of operations scheduled for July 5th, the cap of the busy Fourth of July Weekend.
Efteling, one of Europe’s most popular theme parks, just confirmed details of a NEW major attraction.
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Early this year, the park confirmed major changes were coming to the Raveleijn area of the park, which they said would be “completely transformed with a new storyline, decor and impressive show effects,” including a new open-air “rotating flying experience” attraction. Now, the park has released new details on this attraction, Ravenring.
Pixar’s latest film, Hoppers, has a Disney+ release date, and it’s only a few weeks away!
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Hoppers was released to critical and commercial success in March, and Disney has now confirmed that the film will join the Disney+ streaming library on June 3rd.
If you’re heading to Animal Kingdom this June, there are some major changes you need to be prepared for.
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From special scheduling, new perks, a new ticket option, and BLUEY, Disney World’s newest theme park, has a lot going on next month.
For many Disney fans, anticipation for the upcoming Villains Land has been decades in the making.
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The project has been rumored since the 90’s, and fans have spent all that time daydreaming of elements — both large and small — that they would love to see come to the land.
EDITOR’S UPDATE 5/30/26: PLEASE BE AWARE that Bluey’s Wild World requires a Virtual Queue to access through June 1st! Starting June 2nd, a traditional standby line will be available.
Bluey has finally arrived at Disney World, and she’s brought a Virtual Queue with her!
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The park’s Conservation Station is now home to Bluey’s Wild World, where guests can play and dance with both Bingo and Bluey! Here they can also take photos with Bluey, Bingo, and more, and play games like keepy uppy!
It’s likely not a surprise to many that Florida can feel the impacts of hurricanes. This means that there’s a chance Disney World guests could be stuck in their hotel, riding out a storm. In that terrible situation, there are some options better than others…
Rain at Magic Kingdom
In the last several years, Disney World has dealt with several hurricanes. During those storms, Disney shut down their theme parks and other attractions, instructing guests to shelter in place. If you are staying at a Disney World resort during a hurricane or tropical storm, there are a few hotels that would make it a little easier than others.
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