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How the Rise of the Resistance Update Will CHANGE Your Disney World Vacation

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance opened up quite some time ago at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but it remains an incredibly popular ride.

Rise of the Resistance

Previously, if you wanted to ride Rise of the Resistance, you needed to sign up for a boarding group (a.k.a. join a virtual queue). Getting a boarding group was a task that could be incredibly difficult and which that required VERY speedy fingers. But, recently, Disney changed things and guests can now ride Rise of the Resistance WITHOUT a boarding group. This is a huge change and it could cause some pretty big impacts on your Disney World trip.

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Breaking Down the Most CONFUSING Parts of Disney Genie!

By Zac Panza 3 Comments

Disney Genie is confusing. There, we said it! But that’s why we’re here! We’re unraveling the mysteries of Disney Genie for you and answering every question you have!

©Disney

After the flurry of information that came out about Disney’s new service, we had a TON of questions! So we’re breaking down some of the most confusing elements in a way that’s easy to understand!

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Why You SHOULD Go to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary

By Matt Kirouac 1 Comment

In case you haven’t heard, Disney World has kind of a big anniversary coming up this year…

It’s the big 5-0!

…yep, the EPIC 50th Anniversary Celebration is in October, and you can bet Disney fans from around the world will be flocking to the Most Magical Place on Earth in DROVES! Still on the fence about whether you should be one of them? Clock is ticking! Allow us to make the case!

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BREAKING: You WON’T Need a Rise of the Resistance Boarding Group in Disney World SOON!

By Kelly Oliveros 27 Comments

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is one of the most popular rides in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Rise of the Resistance

But, if you want to get on this popular attraction right now, you’ll have to try and score a Boarding Group, which can be one of the most difficult things to do in Disney World. We’ve seen boarding group times change, and parts of the process be updated, but now Disney has made a HUGE announcement about the future of Boarding Groups at this ride.

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Why You SHOULDN’T Go to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary

By Matt Kirouac 20 Comments

If you’re as obsessed with Disney World as we are, then you are not only WELL aware of the upcoming 50th Anniversary Celebration this year, but you’re orienting your entire calendar around it!

Get ready to celebrate 50 years of Disney World!

But let’s get real: as momentous and once-in-a-lifetime as this experience will surely be, it’s going to be CAH-RAY-ZAY for a variety of reasons. So if you’re still debating whether or not to visit for the occasion, here’s why you probably SHOULDN’T!

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35 Restaurants That Still Have Dining Reservations for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary

By Zac Panza 2 Comments

Disney World’s 50th Anniversary on October 1st is just around the corner and it’s time to get ready for the big day!

Disney Enchantment, set to debut on October 1st ©Disney

Are you still looking for a dinner reservation for Disney World on October 1st? Never fear! As of writing, here are ALL the restaurants with reservations available for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary!

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What’s New at Hollywood Studios: Expensive Collections and a Pin Trading Trash Can!

By Rachel Franko 1 Comment

Welcome back, DFB friends! We’re here with What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios!

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

And, we’ve got plenty of updates to share with you! So, what are you waiting for? Let us know in the comments below!

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10 Disney World Snacks You’ve Never Heard Of (But Totally Should!)

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Disney World is FILLED with iconic snacks as beloved as the characters and the rides!

Mickey Pretzel

If you’ve been ’round these parts long, you’ve likely heard of Mickey Pretzels, Cheshire Cat Tails, and Dole Whip, but there’s a whole world of lesser-known snacks waiting to be discovered!

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How Movies Are Slowly Taking Over Disney World

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Is it just us, or is Disney World increasingly looking more and more like one giant Disney movie?

People love Frozen Ever After

Sure, Disney movies have ALWAYS had a significant presence in the parks, but over the years, it seems slowly but surely that more Disney movies have popped up in the parks in all kinds of ways!

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The Biggest Disney World Letdowns According to Our Readers

By Zac Panza 11 Comments

No trip to Disney is going to be perfect; something will go wrong, whether it’s bad weather, your kids having a meltdown, or missing out on your favorite ride.

Magic Kingdom

Although these disappointments don’t completely ruin your trip, they still can leave a sour taste in your mouth, especially with all the time and effort it takes to embark on a Disney trip. We asked our readers to talk about what their biggest Disney World disappointments were! Here’s what our readers had to say:

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