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In case you don’t have May 22nd circled in your calendar, and you’re a Disney World fan, you need to!
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A new version of Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run is coming to Disneyland and Disney World on May 22nd, and Disney just shared a new poster for the ride.
Disney World is full of tempting souvenirs, which is why we 100% recommend having a budget before you go. Otherwise, you’ll spend a fortune and walk out going, “What have I done?” (We definitely don’t know that from personal experience…)
EPCOT Starbucks Tumbler
We’ve seen a lot of great souvenirs over the years, but we’ve gotta admit — this most recent release might take the cake for the recent souvenir that very well might sell out in a matter of days. Currently, they’re not online yet either, so if you see these in the parks and know you love their look, we suggest grabbing them ASAP!
Packing for Disney World can be pretty difficult, especially when it comes to the things you don’t know if you’ll need or not.
VentaPak in Disney World
Sure, you need clothes, your toiletries, and maybe some Disney accessories you plan on wearing, but what about those items you can’t tell if they’re essentials or not? A mini fan, a hat, extra shoes you aren’t totally sure you’ll wear, and what about a poncho? Listen, we know it can be hard to decide, but believe us when we say that these four items? Well, we’re here to pass on these four products. Yeah, these are ones you won’t want to head to the parks without, as wild as it may be for us to admit it.
We’ve got some great news for Disney Cruise Line sailors, especially those who find making it to San Diego easier than Orlando or other ports.
San Diego Embarkation Port ©Disney Cruise Line
Currently, the Disney Wonder and the Disney Magic are set to sail from San Diego, and now, thanks to this extended partnership, we could see the amount of sailings from San Diego DOUBLE within the next five years.
According to USA Today, Delta Air Lines is cutting some flights this summer to adjust to the high cost of fuel.
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Delta says its decision was based on a number of operational factors and did not specify fuel, but many airlines have been working to boost revenue and trim expenses amid surging fuel prices.
As a former Disney World Cast Member, I’ve learned that while Lightning Lanes can save you time, it’s not always worth the cost.
Lightning Lane sign for Tower of Terror in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
If you are planning a trip to Disney World, you might think that skipping the lines by purchasing Lightning Lane is an automatic yes. But as someone who used to work in the parks, I can tell you that is not always true. Before you hit that purchase button before your next vacation, here are five reasons Lightning Lane might not be worth it for you.
When you’re at Disney World, what’s one thing that you see almost EVERYONE wearing? It’s Minnie Ears!
Magic Kingdom
Whether you’re hopping on the Minnie Ear trend or you’re looking to add to your collection, Disney just dropped two new Minnie Ear headbands online, and you’re going to want to grab them. These ears celebrate both Walt Disney World and Disneyland!
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If you’re a Disney fan and you’re not shopping at ALDI, you might be missing out!
ALDI
Their stock changes week to week and they often carry not only Disney-specific items but must-haves that would be great for your next Disney vacation. So let’s dive into this week’s ALDI finds!
Kids really say (and do!) the darndest things, don’t they?!
TRON Lightcycle / Run
After a recent trip to Disney World with my sister and her family, one of my nieces, Harper, was reminiscing about her time at the Most Magical Place on Earth the best way a 7-year-old knows how — by drawing it. Her drawing was so adorable that I shared it with the entire DFB team, and we all couldn’t help but think about how hilariously accurate it was. This girl is going places, man.
We’re sharing the top tips we picked up from our recent trip to Universal Studios Singapore!
Universal Studios Singapore
We’ve been doing a LOT of traveling lately, with trips to Singapore for the maiden voyage of the Disney Adventure, Disneyland Paris for the Adventure World expansion, and the fantasy-themed Efteling park in the Netherlands, all in the books! We also visited Universal Studios Singapore while we were in the neighborhood, and now we’re reporting back with the tips we learned from our experience!
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