food IS a theme park
A fun way to travel within Disney World just got a lot more exciting!
As if their vehicles weren’t cute enough!
Minnie Vans, the iconic specialty cars run by Lyft, are now going to include an entertainment option that will keep the fun-levels high even when you’re stuck in traffic.
Just because Disney World is The Most Magical Place on Earth doesn’t mean it can’t use some improvements!
Main Street U.S.A.
We know that many Disney fans have thoughts about recent changes in the parks, especially when it comes to Genie+, price increases, and crowds. So how do guests propose to fix the problems they see in the parks? We’re about to find out! [Read more…]
With 2023 tickets, hotels, and packages now available, you might have planning your 2023 Disney World vacation on your mind!
Magic Kingdom
Well, HANG ON! Before you book those finalized Disney decisions, there are some things you need to know before heading to Disney World this year. From closures to ways to save, to new offerings; we’re taking you through EVERYTHING you need to know before booking Disney World in 2023!
Disney World has been open for 50 years now, and it’s been changing the whole dang time. Planning a trip right now looks very different than even just a few years ago! If you haven’t been in a while (or even in a few months), you need to know about a bunch of new changes. And we’re here to help with that!
Driving to Disney World
With major changes like new rides and restaurants, park pass reservations, Genie+, and so much more, we understand that planning for a Disney World vacation right now is complicated! So we’ve compiled a list of 9 common planning mistakes that people are making right now and how you can avoid them in order to plan the BEST Disney World trip possible. Let’s dive in! [Read more…]
There’s one big challenge you may face in Disney World that you probably weren’t expecting…
Cinderella Castle
…transportation! That’s right, getting to the parks, between the parks, and generally around Disney World can be a challenge, especially when you factor in technical difficulties, weather conditions, or crowds. One of the most popular ways to get around is the Disney bus system, but it can also be one of the most confusing, simply because of the overwhelming variety of things, there is to know about it! So today, we’re sharing our complete guide to taking the bus in Disney World and breaking down the confusion.
We know spending time in the theme parks is what a Disney World vacation is all about, but you actually have to get to the parks first before you can hop in line for your favorite rides! Disney offers several complimentary transportation options for guests to take advantage of, including the Monorail, Skyliner, buses, boats, and even walking paths!
The EPCOT Monorail
When you’re in Disney World, it’s super important to make sure you DON’T make transportation mistakes that could cost you time and cause some major headaches!
The pretty standard order to book a trip to Disney World used to be: 1. Book your resort and tickets. 2. Book your flight. 3. Book your rental car. If you were accustomed to booking a rental car for your Disney vacations, they were plentiful and relatively inexpensive in Orlando, other than a few peak weeks of the year. They were basically an afterthought.
Ah, the Walt Disney World main gate!
But all of that has changed (yeah, you knew we were going to say that, didn’t you?). The rental car business shifted dramatically during the shut-downs of 2020. We’re taking a look at the state of rental cars in 2022, and whether you need to book one first, or not at all.
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UPDATE: The Walt Disney Company is no longer involved in this project. The train route has been changed and will no longer include a stop on Disney property. There will be a stop near Disney Springs, but guests will have to find their own transportation from the station to the parks and hotels. Read more about this change here.
If you’ve been to Disney World in the last 15 years or so, you probably know all about Disney’s Magical Express.
Disney’s Magical Express
This magical transportation service previously transported guests from the Orlando International Airport to their Disney World hotel. Unfortunately, Magical Express was discontinued at the beginning of 2022, leaving guests in a bit of a lurch when it comes to getting to Disney World. But the good news is that there are plans for a high-speed train to connect the airport to Disney World. So what do we know about this new transportation so far? Let’s take a look!
LOOK — It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s just us on the Disney World Skyliner. 🤪 The newest form of transportation at Disney mimics what you might find at a European ski resort, but with the added bonus of Disney characters and warm Florida weather.
Hello down there!
Some people might see the Skyliner as a little bonus ride, while others are very much afraid of it. But, there are some issues you can have concerning the Skyliner that you might not be thinking about, so we’re here to break them down for you!
You’re going to make mistakes when planning or during your Disney World trip. There, we said it. Making mistakes is part of life. It’s part of being human. So you’re bound to make a mistake when it comes to your Disney vacation. Maybe you won’t perfectly plan out that Hollywood Studios day and you’ll have to wait in a longer line than you wanted. Or you’ll order the wrong thing for lunch and be left hungry. You can’t avoid all mistakes. But, you can avoid some. And we’re here to help.
What a beaut!
A lot goes into planning a Disney World vacation and between the hotel reservations, Park Passes, dining reservations, and more, there’s a lot of room for error. One of the first things you’ll likely decide ahead of your trip is where to stay. Your hotel room can easily be one of the most expensive parts of your trip. That’s why we’re sharing our list of common mistakes (that even we have made!) when booking a Disney World hotel so that you know what NOT to do and so you can roll up to check-in with no regrets!
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