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13 Disney World Hotels Are Construction Zones Right Now. Here’s the Full List.

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Disney World is always changing…which means construction is inevitable during your next vacation.

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

While ride refurbishments and theme park expansions dominate Disney World construction discourse, hotel projects hardly go unnoticed. Hotel construction affects where you’ll stay and what kind of lodging experience, after all. In fact, 13 hotels are already scheduled to undergo significant construction. Let’s go over which hotels will be affected and what kind of work will be done at each!

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3 Disney World Hotels Experts REFUSE To Book

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Picking the “right” Disney World hotel is a tricky task, and that’s why relying on the experts goes a long way.

All-Star Sports Resort

With so many Disney World hotels to choose from, it’s safe to assume that everyone is going to have their favorites based on budget, theming, location, and amenities. But it’s also fair to assume that folks will have a list of hotels they don’t want to stay at again. Maybe the cost was too steep, the atmosphere was too loud, or the vibes weren’t on par with what they were looking for. With that in mind, we’re highlighting three Disney World hotels some experts refuse to book. [Read more…]

5 Rules Disney HAD TO CHANGE in 2026

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Let’s face it: 2026 is a BIG year for Disney World, so it was obvious some other things would have to change. Now, we’re not talking about all the BIG construction changes happening in Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom, although those will, no doubt, affect your 2026 Disney World trip.

Hi there, Mickey!

No, we’re talking about changes with some of Disney World’s rules, things that you need to be aware of if you’re visiting Disney World this year. These rule changes are probably necessary to keep things running as smoothly as possible and to make sure you have the best trip you possibly can have, amid all the chaos and construction. So let’s talk about them.

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I Got Stranded at a Disney World Resort (and It’s Way Easier Than You Think!)

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I visit Disney World every week for my job, and yet, I’m often still humbled by the difficulty of navigating the property.

Fort Wilderness

Traveling between parks, hotels, and Disney Springs often takes wayyy longer than you think it will, and it’s challenging to budget the right amount of time, energy, and resources for those travels. I was recently reminded of this truth when I — a person who literally goes to Disney World for her job — got stranded at Fort Wilderness Resort.

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We’ve Got Some Bad News About Disney World Restaurants

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Happy New Year, DFB friends! We have officially kicked off 2026 in Disney World and said goodbye to the holiday season.

Countdown to Midnight Cake Bar

But there’s SO much to look forward to in the coming weeks, including the EPCOT Festival of the Arts, where we’ll be eating our way through every food booth (and we are SO ready). However, before that happens, we’ve got some changes to tell you about that are happening at Disney World restaurants. Yes, it’s that time again…let’s look at the Disney World restaurant menu changes from this week. Here’s a word of warning: some of your favorite holiday snacks and drinks are officially gone for the season!

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5 Major Changes Coming to Disney World in January

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We’re sure you’ve heard it over and over again, “Disney World is changing!” It might sound like we’re beating a dead horse, but right now it’s more true than ever.

DINOSAUR

As we head into 2026, we’re bracing for impact and adjusting our plans to fit in all of the different changes. That’s why we’re breaking down the major changes hitting the resort in January 2026.

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REMINDER: Disney World Confirms NEW Rule at Fort Wilderness Resort

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If you’ve got a Disney World trip booked for 2026, you’ll want to remember that the Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort are updating its maximum occupancy rule.

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground

As of right now, you can book a fully equipped campsite at Disney’s Fort Wilderness for up to 10 guests on the site. However, the maximum occupancy will be lowered to only 8 guests starting in 2026! Let’s take a look at the details.

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Why Fort Wilderness is The Absolute BEST This Time of Year

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Disney World as a whole is gorgeous during the holiday season. There are decorations all over, special holiday snacks to enjoy around the parks and hotels, and if you head to a particular hotel, you may even notice some ADDITIONAL decorations you can only see there.

Fort Wilderness during the holiday season!

If you head over to Fort Wilderness, you’ll find numerous holiday decorations up, just like the other hotels, but there’s something very specific to be on the lookout for. You’ll know EXACTLY what they are when you find them — trust us, they’re hard to miss!

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The Menus Have COMPLETELY Changed At These Disney World Restaurants

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Well, December is here, and before you know it, we’ll be celebrating Christmas and New Year’s Eve in Disney World (and, honestly, is there any better place to celebrate it?). We’ve been really enjoying the holiday season, too, including all the food at the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays (cookies for DAYS, y’all).

Gary De’Snake Macaron

However, that’s not all that’s going on with Disney World food. Restaurant menus have changed again this week, and we’re going through all those changes so you don’t have any surprises if you’re visiting Disney World soon. So let’s get on with the updates!

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Get Ready To Experience This EXPANDED Disney World Hotel Pool in 2026!

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There are lots of Disney World hotel pools, but they’re certainly not all created equally. Some of them are totally out of this world, like the Big Blue Pool at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, or Stormalong Bay at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts, while others are just…meh.

Meadow Swimmin’ Pool at Fort Wilderness

Previously, the Meadow Swimmin’ Pool at Fort Wilderness Resort was pretty in the middle — it wasn’t fantastic, and it wasn’t bad either, but now it’s under refurbishment, and the plan is the DOUBLE the size of the pool area. Disney hadn’t yet announced when they expected this construction to be complete, but now we’ve got a timeline!

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