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Will YOU Have To Pay for Parking at Disney World?

Between increasing ticket prices, Individual Lighting Lanes, and all of those Mickey Pretzels we eat throughout the day — Disney World can be a pricey vacation!

Magic Kingdom

Fortunately, Disney World released a few changes recently that might lighten the pressure on wallets for select guests heading to the parks this year — like including FREE digital PhotoPass downloads for attraction photos with the purchase of Genie+ on a given day! Another welcome change has been the return of free parking for select guests, but parking fees are still a reality for many who come to the parks. So who still has to pay? Let’s take a look.

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NEWS: Beaches & Cream Offering Modified Menu After Kitchen Fire in Disney World

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Disney World may be the Most Magical Place on Earth, but that doesn’t mean things can’t go wrong from time to time.

Disney’s Beach Club Resort

Whether it’s a ride malfunction, a technical glitch that disrupts how you pay in the parks, or something else — we’ve seen some mishaps occur in Disney World occasionally. Recently, a kitchen fire broke out at a popular dining spot but Disney shared that Cast Members and guests were safe. Come with us to see how Beaches & Cream is serving guests the day after experiencing a kitchen fire!

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Lobby CHANGES Coming to Disney’s Grand Floridian Hotel

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It’s no secret that Disney World is going through some serious changes.

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

EPCOT is being transformed, Magic Kingdom is getting a new attraction, and several Disney Resort hotels are undergoing renovations — including the Grand Floridian. We’ve already seen some updates to the DVC villas and other areas, but now we know about even more updates coming to the Grand Flo!

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Has This Disney World Fast Food Spot CLOSED for Good? What We Know!

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Disney World is going through quite the transformation — and that includes a pretty massive renovation to Disney’s BoardWalk!

Disney’s BoardWalk

Not only is the hotel getting a makeover, but the BoardWalk Bakery also turned into the BoardWalk Deli too, and another restaurant is on the way, as well. But, one spot on the BoardWalk has left us a little bit confused and wondering exactly what’s been going on with it. Here’s what we’re seeing.

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Check Out the GIGANTIC Christmas Tree That Just Popped Up at Disney’s Fanciest Hotel

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year around Disney World.

Hollywood Studios

All the parks have been decked out with festive decorations, and throughout the resorts, you’ll find quite a few gingerbread displays that will knock your socks off. But, gingerbread displays aren’t the only decorations in the resorts that are wowing guests — the Christmas tree has finally arrived at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa!

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Sweet, Sour, and Strange — Come Try 3 NEW Drinks With Us at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn

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Disney’s BoardWalk is going through a HUGE transformation.

Disney’s BoardWalk

Not only did the BoardWalk Deli just open up, but next year we can also expect a brand new table service restaurant, and the hotel’s lobby and guest rooms are getting a makeover as well. Belle Vue Lounge recently got a new look, and they’ve updated their menu to match! Come with us to try some of the NEW drinks available at Belle Vue Lounge!

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A NEW Deal Can Help You Save BIG at Disney’s Aulani Resort

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What does your dream Disney vacation look like?

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Maybe it’s waking up in the Grand Floridian and walking down Main Street, U.S.A. with your loved ones, or maybe it’s a solo trip to Disneyland for the very first time. For some, the perfect Disney vacation might not even involve the parks at all — and if you’ve been looking for the perfect excuse to book that trip to Disney’s Aulani Resort in Hawai’i, we’ve got some excellent news!

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REVIEW: A Cars-Themed Sundae You’ll Be Racing to Finish

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Not all Disney World treats are created equally.

Disney World Dessert Case

We’ve had some truly incredible and creative snacks in the parks, and we’ve also had snacks that just fell flat. Between holiday parties, special events, and other happenings in Disney World, we often see some over-the-top foods designed to be just as appealing to the eye as they are to the stomach. But sometimes you just want a simple and classic treat — so, come with us to try a NEW ice cream sundae in Disney World!

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8 Disney World Ticket and Hotel Deals

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Thinking about planning a summer trip to Disney World?

EPCOT

We don’t blame you! Between the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, continued 50th Anniversary Celebrations, and even the debut of MagicBand+ in the parks, now is an exciting time to head out on your vacation. But, Disney World can be expensive, and if you want to avoid paying full price on your trip stay tuned because we’re sharing all the ways to save on your Disney World trip in August!

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