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You may think you know everything you need for a Disney World trip. But there are a few unexpected essentials that can seriously make or break your trip! We do the hard work for you by reviewing products and tracking prices so you know what to buy and when!
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Let’s take a look at what you should grab before your next trip, before the deals disappear!
We should be enjoying the spooky season, but it’s hard when Disney keeps getting us excited for the holidays! We can just imagine strolling down Main Street, U.S.A. with a festive treat in hand, taking in all the sights, sounds, and smells that the holidays at Disney Parks have to offer.
Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland
We love visiting the Disney Parks during the holiday season because of all the Christmas cookies, the holiday music, and special meets with Santa Claus. We’ve been putting together our Christmas plans lately, and now it’s time to get those calendars out once again, because meal dates at the Disneyland Resort and info have officially dropped.
It always happens around this time of the year. Disney starts raising prices on just about everything, including Disney World and Disneyland park tickets, Disney World Annual Passes, Disneyland Magic Key Passes, food, drinks, and more. We usually know to expect price increases with the parks around the beginning of October.
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Well, ahead of all those price increases this year, Disney is also raising prices for its streaming services, so if you’re subscribed to Disney+ or any of its bundles, it’s about to get pricier, according to Deadline.
File this one under the “How do these actually exist?” category…
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We’ve seen a LOT of travel gadgets over the years, but nothing quite like this. Weird travel pillows, tools for the oddest routines, and miniature versions of everyday items have become commonplace, but it’s safe to say that this special pair of anti-motion sickness glasses on Amazon is a first. And although they look completely outlandish, we still want a pair for ourselves.
By the time you’re done hearing about this Disney World treat, you’re going to be out of your house, buckled up in your car, and on your way to EPCOT!
What is this glorious treat?!
We traveled all the way to France to try a brand-new treat…ok, the France Pavilion in EPCOT, but we might as well have been in actual France the way that this tasted. Secretly, we want to have all of these to ourselves, but we’re going to be strong and not gatekeep so you can try this!
Summer is starting to wind down, and temperatures are starting to get cooler, which means you’ll soon be buying sweatshirts to stay warm! And what better sweatshirt than a Disney sweatshirt!
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We’ve been scouring all sorts of places for the best Disney sweatshirts, and we’ve found quite a few on Amazon, Target, and BoxLunch! Let’s check them out!
Lace up your sneakers and start stretching, because the 2026 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend is almost here!
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The Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend will run from October 22nd to October 25th, 2026. Disney just announced some major new rules and changes for this year’s marathon weekend, including new bibs, start times, and complimentary transportation, so buckle up and read these new procedures before you start packing for the race weekend!
Each year, Orlando International Airport (MCO) sees millions of visitors, and for many of them, the airport serves as a gateway — and in some ways, the official start of a vacation — to Disney World, Universal Orlando, and other Central Florida tourist attractions.
Orlando International Airport
Now, MCO has introduced its own spin on one of Disney World’s most beloved traditions: Celebration Buttons!
If you’re planning a stay at a Disney World hotel soon, I have some tips for you that could change the game.
BoardWalk Resort
I took my toddler on a trip to Disney World, and to make sure we had the best “home away from home” setup possible, I made some FREE requests at our Disney Resort. If you’re in a similar situation, I’m here to share my full list of hotel request tips!
It’s official: the flying Buzz Lightyear toy is officially back in STOCK. And we don’t think it’ll stay in stock for long!
Buzz Lightyear
This is sure to be one of the HOTTEST toys this season, and one that your little one will remember 20+ years from now. It’s seriously that cool.
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