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Is Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Disney World Worth the COST?

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is BACK in Disney World for the first time since 2019, and while we had a blast enjoying all the exclusive foods, fireworks, parade, and more, you may be asking yourself, “Is it really worth the price tag?”

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

Tickets for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party range from $139 to $199 depending on your age and the date you are attending the party — and that’s for only a few hours in Magic Kingdom. So should you allocate some of your limited budget for tickets to the party — or save that cash for something else? We’re here to give you all the details on the party so you can decipher if Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is actually worth the cost.

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I’ll Never Pay For This in Disney World Again

By Jess Landers 4 Comments

Most people are aware of how expensive it can be to visit Disney World — but some of those expenses can (and SHOULD) be avoided.

What do YOU bring to the parks?

Whether you prefer a strict budget or are more open to making spontaneous financial decisions, there are definitely some pricey mistakes that you don’t want to make. But don’t stress! We’re here to tell you what we’d NEVER buy again, and hopefully, you’ll avoid making the same choices.

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8 Things You Need to Know About Disney World in October

By Lydia Storks Leave a Comment

It’s October, and there’s a LOT happening in Disney World!

Animal Kingdom

From construction projects to limited-time snacks, we’re constantly finding news stories to share with all of you who are traveling in the spookiest month. And if you’re heading to the parks in the next few weeks, we’ve got 8 things you need to know!

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Phased Reopening After Hurricane Ian, Festival of the Holidays Food Booths, and More HUGE Disney News

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It’s been quite the week for Disney World.

Rain from Hurricane Ian near Disney World

Hurricane Ian complicated things for a few days — shutting down the Disney World theme parks and causing a phased reopening, plus we’ve gotten huge news about returning offerings and EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays. After a stressful few days, you could probably use a little mental escape (we know the feeling). So why not take a second, find a quiet spot, and join us on a virtual trip through the parks and resorts for all the latest Disney news. ❤️ It might just be the 5-minute break you desperately need this week.

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FULL LIST of DATES and PRICES for After Hours Events in Disney World

By Madison Owens 3 Comments

Did you hear that After Hours events are coming BACK to Disney World next year?!

Magic Kingdom at Night

Yep, they’ll be back at both Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios starting in January of 2023. These events are separately ticketed events that let you stay in the Disney World theme parks for 3 hours after the park closes to regular guests. There are usually much lower wait times during these events, which is part of their appeal! So, when are these events taking place and how much will they cost? We’ve got all the details for you!

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PHOTOS: Everything You Can Do at Disneyland’s 2022 Grad Nite Event

By Lydia Storks 1 Comment

If you’re just a daytime guest, you may not realize that Disney World and Disneyland Resort host all kinds of nighttime special events!

Disney California Adventure

Throughout the year, you can attend holiday parties on both coasts for the Halloween and Christmas seasons, as well as special events like Star Wars Nights in Disneyland or H2O Glow Nights in Disney World. This week, we got the chance to visit Disney California Adventure’s Grad Nite event, and if you’re planning on stopping by soon, we’re breaking down all the excitement we got to experience!

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15 Things You Could Do at Disney World For the Price of the Star Wars Hotel

By Robin Burks 5 Comments

Okay, so although the new Star Wars hotel at Disney World, the Galactic Starcruiser, is an incredibly immersive and fun experience, we admit we had to pick our jaws up from the ground when we heard about the pricing.

Dinner and a show aboard the Galactic Starcruiser

So we’re looking at the price for 2 guests per cabin on the Galactic Starcruiser. That price is a whopping $4,809 for the whole voyage — which is just two nights.

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DETAILS and PRICES Revealed for Disneyland’s Grad Nite After Hours Event

By Jess Landers 2 Comments

Not long ago Disney announced the first-ever Disneyland After Dark: Grad Nite Reunion ticketed event, a four-hour event during which Disney will celebrate the last six decades of graduating classes in Disney California Adventure.

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This event will allow guests to experience exclusive offerings not typically available in Disneyland Resort, such as special cafeteria-inspired dishes, characters, photo ops, entertainment, and more. Today Disney revealed a few more details about this brand new event, and we know the dates and some of the food that guests can choose from!

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HURRY! Tickets Are Now On Sale for Disneyland’s Grad Nite After-Hours Event!

By Samantha Kendall Leave a Comment

We LOVE all of the after-hours events that Disney puts on throughout the parks.

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We just learned that Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is coming back to Disney World, and Disneyland fans will be happy to hear that Oogie Boogie Bash will be returning as well! Disneyland recently announced that a new kind of after-hours Grad Nite event would be coming to the park — and tickets just went on sale!

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NEWS: Oogie Boogie Bash Returning to Disneyland Resort This Fall

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Halloween is a magical time in Disney Parks and Disneyland Resort goes BIG for Halloween with a special Oogie Boogie twist.

Disney California Adventure

The Oogie Boogie Bash is an extra-ticket event in Disneyland Resort filled with special treats, Disney Villains, a parade, and lots more. We’ve been waiting to find out whether Oogie Boogie Bash would be returning to Disney California Adventure Park this fall, and today we have an update!

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