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You’d think saving money at Disney World would be something people jump at, right? And in many cases, they do.
MagicBand+
But when it comes to MagicBands, many guests still choose convenience over cost. Even though your phone can handle nearly everything a MagicBand can—and more—families keep spending the extra cash. So let’s talk about why people are still buying MagicBands when they technically don’t need to, and whether they’re worth the extra money on your next trip.
If there’s one thing you can count on in Disney World this year — and possibly in 2026 — it’s that a lot of things will probably be closed during your stay.
Saratoga Springs Resort
The parks are seeing an unprecedented amount of construction as new lands and expansions are built. Some rides are closed for updates. Disney World is also busy at hotels, updating lobbies and rooms. At one hotel, Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort, a pool and restaurant will be closing soon for routine maintenance.
Every week, we report the average Disney World wait times in every park so that you can be prepared for your next trip to Orlando!
Magic Kingdom
With fall in full swing, wait times have stabilized! So, knowing what the weekly average wait times are for those popular rides can make or break your upcoming trip. If you’re heading to the parks soon, we’ve got all the info you need to know! [Read more…]
A lot of construction is happening in Disney World right now, not just in the parks, but also at some Disney World hotels.
Pop Century Resort
In fact, two hotels are currently getting brand-new lobbies. Now, we’ve seen big progress on the new lobby at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, but now we’re going to show you a look at how the lobby work is going at Disney’s Pop Century Resort, and you’re either going to love it…or hate it!
OK, we’re gonna come right out and say it. Disney World is a bit of a chaotic mess right now. In Magic Kingdom, two rides are closed for updates, an entire section of the park is closed to make way for a Cars expansion, and a Villains Land is being built behind Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. In Disney’s Hollywood Studios, two sections of that park are also closed to make way for a Monsters, Inc. land and a re-imagining of Animation Courtyard. Disney’s Animal Kingdom is doing a phased closure of Dinoland, U.S.A., to make way for Pueblo Esperanza. Whew.
Philharmagic
Well, we’ve got even more closure news to share with you. In Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland, Mickey’s PhilharMagic is set to close on November 1st, while Vacation Fun in Disney’s Hollywood Studios will temporarily close on October 20th. WHAT IS GOING ON, DISNEY?
Hey, friends! We’re back with another DFB Video covering all the latest Disney news!
Hello from Magic Kingdom!
Big Disney news this week! A once-in-a-lifetime chance to stay inside the Cinderella Castle Suite, more closures are hitting Animal Kingdom, major updates are coming to one of EPCOT’s most beloved attractions, plus, a wave of exciting new snacks you won’t want to miss.
Disney abandoned the Star Wars-themed hotel in Disney World for various reasons, primarily having to do with revenue. Many fans of the saga were disappointed they never got the opportunity to visit the ultra-immersive, cruise-like experience, while others weren’t surprised by its closing.
Entrance to the Star Cruiser
Now that it’s closed, it’s just a giant cement building sitting just outside Hollywood Studios. So, what does Disney plan to do with it, and have there been any updates? Let’s dig into the current state of the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Hotel.
The Holidays are almost here, and Disney World’s uber-popular Cake Bake Shop Restaurant has confirmed the return of its annual “Dinner With Santa” events. That’s right, people. SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN!
©Cake Bake Shop
Scheduled for November 18th, November 25th, December 2nd, and December 9th, the event offers a festive evening filled with sparkling cocktails and Champagne, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dessert, and a gift to take home, as well as the main event: a family photo and visit with Santa!
Banana Ball is coming to Disney World! I repeat, Banana Ball is coming to Disney World!
©Disney
Disney just announced that on May 29th and 30th, Banana Ball (as made famous by the Savannah Bananas team) will be coming to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney World, and we’re sharing everything we know.
Disney World is going through some major changes, and while we’re excited about some of them, there are others that fans have been pretty ticked off about.
MagicBand+
It was recently revealed that Disney World hotel guests will no longer receive discounted MagicBands ahead of their visits, and the response has been, well, what you might expect it to be when Disney says they’re taking away a discount. Let’s just say Disney fans are pretty furious about this MagicBand change.
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