food IS a theme park
Let’s be honest: if you are paying Disney World prices, you want every possible second of park time squeezed out of that vacation like the last drop of cold brew on a rope-drop morning.
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And thankfully, some hotels really do help with that.
There is nothing worse than getting halfway through your day in Magic Kingdom and then realizing you have blisters! Now you will be spending the rest of your day limping from The People Mover across the park to (Oh no!) The Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse (the horror!)
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Or you could check out these socks and give your feet the best shot at the perfect (pain-free) Disney Day!
When it comes to Disney World rides, there are a lot of things experts do… and many more that they NEVER do.
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From listening to Cast Members and following safety instructions to keeping belongings in check and maintaining proper ride etiquette, if you do these things, you’re a gold star Disney guest as far as we’re concerned.
I’ve been going to Disney World since 1993, and while I love the rides, there are some that I’m just not going on.
Seven Dwarf’s Mine Train
Disney is full of all kinds of rides, from thrilling attractions to slower speed boat rides. While every guest probably has their own favorite ride, there are rides that even the Disney World pros will skip out on. Here are eight attractions we skipped and why you might want to, too!
It’s no secret that MagicBands have become an integral part of a Disney World vacation over the last decade+. They can serve as room keys, payment methods, entry tickets, be used to check-in for Lightning Lanes, connect with PhotoPass, and react to select Disney theme park attractions with “lighting effects and gesture recognition”, and they’re available in a slew of cool designs!
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However, there can be some negative side effects to wearing them if you’re not careful!
Packing for a Disney park day sounds simple until you’re standing at the bag check, realizing you brought something you’re not allowed to have.
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Disney’s bag rules are no joke, and Cast Members at the park entrances are absolutely enforcing them in 2026. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned annual passholder, it’s worth taking a few minutes before you head out to make sure your bag is good to go. We’ve rounded up the key rules Disney has on the books right now so you can pack smarter and skip the stress at security.
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Magic Kingdom has been closed for over a year, and we’ve been (not-so-patiently) waiting for Disney to let us know when we can expect to ride the Wildest Ride in the Wilderness again!
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad news!
This was a massive refurbishment, with additional storylines and fresh new tracks hitting the roller coaster — so it’s no wonder it took quite a while. But now, we finally know when we can expect to experience Big Thunder Mountain Railroad again… and it’s happening sooner than you might think!
Alright, I’ll admit it. I lost my MagicBand+ charger. Look, I have a lot of cords and cables to keep track of, and they all look the same. I’m a writer, not an IT expert. But I had a trip to Disney World planned, and it didn’t hit me until I started packing (the night before I left…don’t judge me) that my MagicBand charger was missing, therefore making my MagicBand+ (basically) useless.
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But then I thought to myself, “No biggie! I’ll just buy another charger when I get to Disney World.” Oh boy, was I wrong.
Disney World just dropped a NEW discount that could help you save on your next vacation!
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
If you’re a Disney World Annual Passholder and are planning an upcoming Disney World trip, you can save up to 40% on your hotel stay — and we’ve got all the details you need to know below!
It’s shaping up to be an exciting summer at Disney World!
Bluey and Bingo
New experiences are finally coming, and now we officially know when Bluey’s Wild World at Conservation Station in Animal Kingdom is opening! Mark your calendars for May 26th!
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