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Disney Visa Cards are well-known for their Disney perks. From travel deals and ticket discounts to merchandise savings, there are a lot of perks to taking a Disney trip as a Disney Visa Cardholder.
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The only issue: What happens if you don’t want to take a Disney trip?
Thanks to a litany of discounted deals and a slew of new perks, including the return of free water park tickets, character appearances, and others associated with the Cool Kids’ Summer promotion, Disney World’s on-property hotels are looking to be crowded this summer.
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However, those crowds are set to encounter various levels of construction and refurbishment across many of Disney’s most popular resorts.
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Every week, we report the average Disney World wait times in every park so that you can be prepared for your next trip to Orlando!
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Disney World wait times have a reputation for being, well, unpredictable. Sure, we can look at past data to get an estimate of the crowd levels in Disney World, but you never know what may happen from year to year.
Pirates of the Caribbean has been one of Walt Disney World’s most popular rides for the last five decades, becoming an intrinsic part of the Magic Kingdom for millions of guests, and defining the Disney experience for many who’ve never even been to the park.
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Which makes it all the more surprising that the ride was never supposed to be built at Walt Disney World at all.
One of Disney World’s most iconic rides is about to return from a LONG refurbishment, with some major changes.
Whee!
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, the historic attraction that has dominated the Frontierland skyline for over 40 years, has been closed for refurbishment since January 2025. That’s finally set to end tomorrow, May 3rd! However, the version of Big Thunder that reopens tomorrow is going to be quite different than the one that closed a year and a half ago.
It’s no secret that MagicBands have become an integral part of Walt Disney World vacations over the last decade+. They can serve as room keys, payment methods, entry tickets, be used to check-in for Lightning Lanes, connect with Photopass, and react to select Disney theme park attractions with “lighting effects and gesture recognition”, and they’re available in a slew of cool designs!
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However, to get the most out of your MagicBand, you’ll NEED to keep it charged. Luckily, we have found and inexpensive solution!
Disney Springs has evolved a lot over the years, from the original Marketplace era through Pleasure Island and Downtown Disney to the present-day shopping district.
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That evolution continues today, and that’s leading to some new procedures for guests to be aware of.
If you’re heading to Hollywood Studios this May, there are some major changes to be excited for!
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From a Muppet-based retheme of an iconic attraction to new shows and Passholder Perks galore, a slew of new offerings are coming to Hollywood Studios next month.
There are a lot of rules — official and unofficial — when visiting Walt Disney World. Whether they’re related to travel, hotels, parks, transportation, or dining, there can be a ton to remember. However, some of the most important things to keep in mind are the laws of the state of Florida!
Do you drive to Disney World?
In the United States, every state has a different set of laws, and Florida is no exception to the rule. No one wants to deal with legal issues during a long-awaited Disney World vacation, and these are some of the most important laws you won’t want to break!
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