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Cinderella Castle
Disney World might be EXPENSIVE, but these extra add-ons could still be worth budgeting for.
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$1 upgrades, surefire ways to escape the crowds, and VIP treatment?

Cinderella Castle
Disney World might be EXPENSIVE, but these extra add-ons could still be worth budgeting for.
One thing that we never seemed to outgrow from childhood is the appreciation we have for LEGOs.
We also have a healthy fear of them after stepping on them a few too many times, but that’s beside the point. We always marvel at the new LEGO sets that come out, especially the Disney-themed ones, and it’s definitely impressive to watch someone construct a massive set. Well, if you love Disney and LEGO sets, and you are hoping to venture to a galaxy far, far away, then this post is for you!
It’s a particularly exciting time for EPCOT fans.
The park is boasting a few all-new experiences as the host for the Disney 100th Anniversary Celebration, and among the fresh, new things in the park, a lot of folks are most excited about the fireworks show that will arrive on December 5th. Luminous: The Symphony of Us will replace the current show — EPCOT Forever — and will feature an original composition to “remind us that we’re more alike than different, connecting our hearts together as one.” Now, though, we’ve gotten even MORE news regarding the new show. Check it out!
Planning for your 2024 Disney World trip is no small feat!
Listen, we get it. When you’ve got so many things to consider like your dining reservations or navigating Genie+, it can start to feel overwhelming really quickly. That’s what we’re here for. The last thing we want is for you to arrive and be disappointed with your plans. So, let’s talk about your hotel and some of the reasons you might regret staying in certain Disney hotels in 2024.
EPCOT is in the homestretch of a years-long transformation, and we’ve seen some major progress over the past few months.
Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana will open officially this month, Figment is meeting guests at his home in the Imagination Pavilion — and that doesn’t even scratch the surface of updates we’ve gotten over the past few years. Now, Disney has rolled out new costumes for some of its Cast Members in part of the park — come take a look!
Halloween is in full swing in the Disney parks.
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is happening over at Disney World and Oogie Boogie Bash over in Disneyland. If you’re at home though, you can join in on the Halloween fun by checking out some of the merchandise online. If you’ve been waiting for this one popular souvenir to come back in stock, we’ve got good news!
Inflation has been affecting many industries over the past few years, forcing consumers to pay more for the things they need.

We’re seeing inflation all over the place!
Not only does this affect things like the price of your Disney World trip or the food you’ll eat in the parks, but it also affects you very much outside of the Disney World bubble. If you’re a Costco member, beware that the price of your membership may be changing soon.
Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs is in its ELEMENT during the entire month of October. For one thing, it’s Halloween season, and Halloween and Gideon’s Bakehouse go together like milk and cookies. But October is also the official birthday month of Gideon’s Bakehouse. Happy birthday, Gideon’s!

Gideon’s Bakehouse
So, what can we all do to celebrate October in Disney Springs this month? Well, the fall menu has ARRIVED at Gideon’s Bakehouse, and we’re SUPER excited to see some returning favorites back this year.
Planning your next vacation? If so, we’ve got a warning!
We like to warn our readers about potential price increases when they’re traveling to Disney World. You probably know that hotels tend to get a little pricier each year, and that food prices increase frequently. But now, we’re here to issue a warning to those people leaving FROM Orlando! There’s an incoming price increase at the Orlando Airport.
There are a LOT of ways to get to Disney Springs, but one of the most efficient involves driving yourself. Sure, you can take a Disney bus or boat, but you might end up waiting a while for that transportation to show up. Or, if you’re staying at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort, you can walk to Disney Springs. But for those of you who prefer to park at Disney Springs, we’ve got an important update to share on the parking situation in Disney Springs.

Disney Springs
Recently, we shared an announcement that Disney Springs had plans to change its parking rules. So, if you’re planning to visit Disney Springs, you may need to hear this important parking news.
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