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Would you spend less time in Disney World theme parks if you could pay less for theme park tickets?
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
That’s the burning question of the moment, thanks to a new Disney World ticket offer for 2- or 3-day tickets that can only be used after 2 PM at the parks. Now, we’ve asked YOU, our readers, what you thought about this deal, and let’s just say your reactions were mixed. So we’re going to break it down and do the math to help you decide if this ticket deal is worth it.
It’s finally happened! Although Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin isn’t scheduled to reopen in Magic Kingdom until April 8th, the ride has soft opened, which means you may get to ride it earlier than that.
We love Buddy!
The ride closed in August 2025 to get a series of updates that change the ride experience, as well as make it even more interactive for those who ride it. Disney even added a brand new character to the ride, Buddy, who shows you how to use the new ride vehicles and blasters to get the highest score possible. Even reaching Galactic Hero has changed, and if that’s your goal, we’re going to tell you all about it.
Disneyland After Dark events are a great way to spend some time in the parks and see them in a way you can’t during the day. Each event has a specific theme, and each theme brings with it special entertainment, activities, characters, and food.
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Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite is a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community and is a festive evening event that will take place in Disneyland on June 16th and June 18th, bringing vibrant outfits to Disney characters, dazzling entertainment, colorful snacks, and so much more. Now, we know when you can buy tickets for the event.
It seems like a lot of change has been happening in Disney Springs over the past few years. We’ve seen several stores close forever, including Francesca’s, Sprinkles Cupcakes, Art of Shaving, the Sosa Family Cigars shop, the Uggs Store, Sanuk, and more.
Disney Springs
Well, we’ve got ANOTHER store closure that’s happening soon, we need to warn you about. So if you have plans to do any shopping at Shore, you’ll want to do so SOON because the Shore clothing store is also closing.
Let’s face it. Disney World is NOT a cheap vacation, so anytime there’s a discount or deal released, we know Disney fans want to take advantage of it.
Disney World Theme Park Tickets
However, Disney recently released a deal that has actually proven to be a little controversial. Disney World is now offering a ticket discount for the summer for visitors who visit the theme parks after 2 PM each day. Now, for some, this seemed like a good deal. But other folks think it’s a big joke. Let’s look at the discount and see why folks are or aren’t happy.
There’s one REALLY big problem going to Disney World. When you hit the shops, you’ll want to buy, well, EVERYTHING. We get it…we’ve been there. The problem with that, though, is that when you start packing all those souvenirs up into your luggage, you may discover that not everything will fit. Oops.
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Well, there’s a very good travel tip out there that having a decent size foldable bag in your luggage could help you with that. You could either pack your souvenirs in that foldable bag to carry them home with you. Then you’ll have an extra bag handy if you need it, and it won’t take up a lot of space in your luggage when you don’t. You’ll find these bags at ALDI from April 8th through April 14th.
Do you love Disney mugs? Honestly, Disney mugs are probably the BEST souvenir because they’re not just souvenirs that sit around the house and collect dust. They’re souvenirs you can use, whether that be for that morning cup of coffee, that evening cup of hot cocoa, or maybe even for holding your pens on your desk. They’re so versatile!
We love Disney mugs
Well, if you love Disney mugs as much as we do, go ahead and get ready to do some shopping. Some brand NEW Disney mugs have officially arrived online.
When it comes to theme parks, Florida has way more than just Disney World and Universal Orlando. In addition to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and SeaWorld Orlando, there’s also LEGOLAND Florida, which we’re starting to appreciate more each and every day (and seriously, the special events at LEGOLAND are so much fun).
LEGOLAND
Well, if you’ve been thinking about visiting LEGOLAND Florida, a new deal just dropped that could score you a FREE annual pass to the park. Yes, FREE…all you have to do is book a hotel stay at the resort.
Disney really said, “Ask, and you will receive.” We have been begging for a partial day ticket option for Disney World, for those days when you just can’t commit to the whole day. Lucky for us, Disney has brought back the ticket deal better than before.
Cinderella Castle
Disney World previously released a TON of discounts for the summer, but it seems like they’re not done yet. A NEW discount is now available where you can get cheaper tickets if you visit the theme parks later in the day, and we’ve got ALL the details! [Read more…]
Springtime is springing all over Disney World, and we’ve been gearing up by trying all the new Easter and springtime treats at the parks, hotels, and in Disney Springs. We LOVE this time of year.
Peanut Butter Crunch Cake from The Cake Bake Shop
However, we’ve also been keeping an eye on Disney World menus, and we noticed that a few have changed this week. Did your favorite restaurant get a big update? Well, let’s find out.
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