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We have an exciting update from Disney Cruise Line.
Disney Cruise Line!
Big things are happening for Disney Cruise Line. Recently, we learned that the new technology, DisneyBand+ was added to another Disney Cruise ship. We are also anticipating Disney’s new private island opening soon, Lighthouse Point. Now, we just got a closer look at Disney’s newest ship.
MAJOR news has been revealed about the future of the Walt Disney Company and its executive leadership.
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Back in 2022, it was announced that Disney CEO Bob Chapek would no longer serve in that role and Bob Iger would return to the CEO position. Originally, Iger was only bought back for a 2-year term and he had previously indicated that it was his “preference” to remain on just for those 2 years. In fact, earlier in 2023 Iger said that there were “no plans” (at that time) for him to stay any longer. But, those who follow Disney closely likely remember how Iger repeatedly extended his term as CEO during his first tenure, ultimately staying on for MANY years. And now, we’re having a little deja vu…
Disney World is NOT the same as it used to be. In fact, if you haven’t been to Disney World in several years, you might find things to be very different than when you last saw them.
Art of Animation
FastPass+ has been replaced with the paid Genie+ system, brand NEW attractions have opened and more are on their way, there’s a lot of construction going on throughout the parks and resorts, and yes, the Magical Express is gone. When it comes to Disney World’s hotels specifically, many perks have returned in recent years (after many were paused due to the COVID-19 closures), but some still aren’t back!
No matter how much you probably try to stay away, something about those golden arches keeps pulling you back in.
McDonald’s
Whether it’s seriously strange marketing campaigns, a birthday party for a *checks notes* purple monster, or new menu items, McDonald’s is constantly coming up with ways to keep us coming back. And just when we learned a snack was coming, McDonald’s is removing others from its menu!
A fan-favorite location in Disney’s Animal Kingdom is Rafiki’s Planet Watch, a land only accessible to guests by train.
Rafiki’s Planet Watch
Here, you can explore a variety of interactive activities and even get up close and personal with some animals! Rafiki’s Planet Watch is a great way to learn about and see the ways in which Disney cares for the animals that reside in the park as well as the conservation efforts made for the species as a whole. If you’re a fan of Rafiki’s Planet Watch or you’re hoping to go soon, we have some important news!
Get ready for a bunch of Amazon boxes to show up at your doorstep or appear in your mailroom — it’s AMAZON PRIME DAY!
Prime Box
In fact, it’s the LAST DAY of Amazon Prime Day. The deals only last through today — July 12th — so you’ll need to act fast to take advantage of them. But with so many items on sale and the whole website to search, where do you even begin? We can help!
The Halloween season has arrived!
Happy Halloween!
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is taking place on select nights in Disney World AND tickets are already starting to sell out. And if you’re wondering what a dessert party at this popular Halloween event includes, we’ve got details on that too!
Florida is an iconic vacation for several reasons…
Total relaxation
… but two of those reasons are 1) Disney World, and 2) Beaches! If you’re looking to build both a visit to Disney World and spend some time at one of Florida’s beautiful coastal beaches, we have the just the info you’re looking for!
There are some major things going on with the Walt Disney Company right now.
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The 100th Anniversary celebration is underway, and new restaurants and resort expansions have been announced. The Company is also in the middle of a number of lawsuits and facing ongoing battles in Florida and elsewhere. While there are thousands of folks whose hands touch these matters, there’s one person at the forefront that’ll have some big questions to answer tomorrow — CEO Bob Iger.
When you travel around Disney World, do you just rely on Disney World transportation, or do you use rideshare services?
Rideshare sign at EPCOT
We know that Disney bus, Monorail, Skyliner, and boat transportation IS convenient, but sometimes you don’t have as much time to wait for that free transportation and need to get somewhere a little faster (or somewhere Disney transportation can’t get you to easily). But if you’re heading to EPCOT via rideshare anytime soon, we’ve got an update to share with you.
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