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Don’t Forget! Disney Is Cutting a Hotel Perk in One Week

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Staying at a Disney World hotel on your trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth comes with a TON of perks.

Typhoon Lagoon

When you stay on-site at Disney, you can get benefits like Early Theme Park Entry each day, plus Extended Evening Hours depending on which at which hotel you stay, and the 7-day booking window for Lightning Lanes. Being closer to the parks is a huge perk, and you can enjoy free transportation as well. Hotel guests could also take advantage of free tickets to Disney’s water parks throughout this summer, but that perk is ending soon, and Typhoon Lagoon is also closing for annual refurbishment soon!

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Disney Is Cutting a Hotel Perk Next Month

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There are a number of advantages to staying at a Disney Resort during your Disney World vacation.

Beach Club Resort

If you stay onsite, you can get benefits like Early Theme Park Entry each day and the 7-day booking window for Lightning Lanes. You’ll also be closer to the parks, and you can enjoy free transportation. But this summer, there was another added perk for Disney Resort guests, and soon it’s going away!

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6 NEW Perks Hit Disney World Hotels

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Disney World’s annual summer bash just kicked off yesterday! Cool KIDS’ SUMMER is a celebration across all four Disney World parks that brought new ride openings like Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, Soarin’ Across America, and the Walt Disney Studios Courtyard. But did you know that Cool Kids’ Summer also brings new summer fun to the resorts?

We met Mickey!

Cool Kids’ Summer has so many exciting new offerings for resort guests. In your hotel, you can find family-friendly activities, including pool parties, libraries, coloring stations, and more! If you’re staying at Art of Animation, Caribbean Beach, Pop Century, or Port Orleans Riverside from May 26th to September 8th, then you need to take advantage of these Cool Kids’ Summer perks.

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Does This Popular Disney World Perk Apply to Disney Springs?

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One of the many perks that draws guests to staying at a Disney World hotel is Early Theme Park Entry, because it allows access to Disney World before others.

Disney Springs

Early Theme Park Entry is one of the most popular perks for Disney World hotel guests. Being able to enter the theme parks 30 minutes before official opening can make a huge difference, especially on busy mornings. But what about Disney Springs? Does Early Entry apply there, too?

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Hotel Discounts, a Permanent Closure and Harry Styles? Find Out What You Missed at Disney World This Week!

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Extra, extra, read all about it! Seriously, we’re sure Disney World hasn’t had a wink of sleep because it has dropped so many new updates this week. If you’ve missed out, this is your chance to catch up!

Cinderella Castle

I’m back again with another round of WHAT’S NEW UPDATES AT DISNEY WORLD, a rundown on all the epic news and updates that happened at Disney World this past week. This week, we got the 4-1-1 on NEW hotel discounts, a NEW pop-up shop at Disney Springs, and A park attraction closing PERMANENTLY next week. Let’s check it out! [Read more…]

Why You Can Stay Late In Disney’s Hollywood Studios Today!

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Disney World hotel guests used to all have access to Extra Magic Hours in the theme parks, but that perk was discontinued when the parks shut down for the global pandemic.

Extended Evening Hours at EPCOT

However, Disney did introduce Early Theme Park Entry and Extended Evening Hours for hotel guests, but they work a bit differently. Early Theme Park Entry is for all Disney hotel guests, while Extended Evening Hours are only for guests staying at a Deluxe or Deluxe Villa Resort. Extended Evening Hours have been happening regularly at EPCOT and Magic Kingdom, but now, you can enjoy them at another park for the first time!

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Our NEW Tips for Planning a Trip to Disney World with Disney Genie

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BIG changes are coming to Disney World with the introduction of Disney Genie, Genie+, and Individual Attraction Selection.

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It can be hard to know how all these new features will fit into your Disney World vacation planning. So we did our research and came up with new tips for planning your best Disney World vacation while keeping Genie in mind! Whether you’re planning on using the Genie features or not, these tips should help you make the most of your time in the parks. [Read more…]

FULL List of Rides Available During Early Theme Park Entry at Disney World

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If you’re heading to Disney World this fall, there are a few things you need to know!

The 50th is almost here!

The 50th Anniversary celebration kicks off on October 1st, meaning that it’s likely going to be crowded through the rest of this year. There are also new planning tools for your vacation, including the Disney Genie service that launches soon. And if you’re staying at a Disney World Resort, then you need to know about the new Early Theme Park Entry perk!

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Do Disney World-Owned Hotels REALLY Have the BEST Perks?!

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There are so many hotels to choose from when visiting Disney World, and there is a lot to consider in making the decision of where to stay!

Disney World hotels come in all shapes, sizes, and prices!

The perks that a hotel has to offer can really make an impact on your choice. Some hotels will have tons of perks you love, while others might be a little more “meh.” Do hotels on Disney World property have better perks than hotels off property? Today we’re breaking down the perks of onsite and offsite hotels so you can get a full picture and decide what’s best for you.

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