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Only Select Disney World Guests Can Buy the Newest MagicBand

Disney World has SO many different MagicBand designs to choose from, but our favorites are probably the ones you can get for a DISCOUNT!

SO many options

We’ve seen designs themed to Finding Nemo, Moana, EPCOT’s Flower & Garden Festival, and so many more. There are even designer MagicBands! And, pretty soon, there will be a new kind of MagicBand in town, but until that day comes, were all about saving some money on the current version. So, let’s see if you qualify for the discount on this new and exclusive MagicBand!

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NEWS: 2023 Disney World Vacations Available for Booking SOON!

By Jess Landers 4 Comments

We’re almost halfway through 2022, so it might be time to start thinking about your 2023 Disney World visit!

Balloons on Main Street, U.S.A.

Although you can’t yet book your 2023 Disney World vacation, that’s changing very soon. Disney just announced the date that 2023 Disney World trips can be officially booked — so it’s time to break out your calendar and start thinking ahead!

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Is Genie+ NECESSARY Now in Disney World? We Spill the Tea.

By Quincy Stanford 7 Comments

Disney World now offers Disney Genie+, A.K.A. a paid system that lets you skip the standby line and head straight into a Lightning Lane.

Disney Genie+

The system has been controversial since it was announced. Not only is it a paid replacement for something that was once free, but the system is can be confusing and difficult for some Disney guests to navigate. Consider growing wait times and crowd levels, and it can feel a bit like Genie+ is a mandatory up charge now. So, we looked into it to find out if Genie+ is truly NECESSARY now.

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How HATED Is Disney’s Park Pass System? The Shocking Answer.

By Isabelle Deveaux 12 Comments

Since Disney World’s reopening in summer 2020, Disney has introduced the Park Pass Reservation system.

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What started as a way to control capacity at Disney World as a health and safety measure seems to be the new “normal” of Disney vacation planning. The Park Pass Reservation system requires that you make a free reservation at the park you’re planning to go to before you can go in. This is pretty different from how park entry worked before, so we asked our readers if the park pass reservation system has changed the way they plan Disney World trips!

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Simple Solutions to Common Disney World Problems

By AJ and the DFB Team 3 Comments

No matter how much planning you put into your Disney World trip, there’s likely to be a hiccup or two.

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We TOTALLY understand. After all, you can’t control the crowds, the weather, or things just not going as planned But don’t worry! We’re breaking down some common Disney problems — and exactly how to solve ‘em.

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Guests Share the HARDEST Part of Planning a Disney World Vacation

By Kelly Oliveros Leave a Comment

You’re ready to see the main Mouse, eat Mickey-shaped waffles, and ride all of the newest rides, but there’s just one thing — before you get to Disney World, you’ll have to PLAN your trip. That alone can feel like a marathon.

Planning for Disney World Can Be a Lot of Work!

Between planning for dining reservations, transportation to and from the airport, and Park Passes — it can be a lot. So we took to Facebook to get your thoughts on the hardest part of planning a Disney World trip, and you all had a LOT of thoughts.

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Why Going to Disney World With Your Family Might Be a Terrible Idea

By Lydia Storks Leave a Comment

Listen, we love going to Disney World with our families, but sometimes it can be downright STRESSFUL.

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Planning for a big group of people on its own can be challenging, but add in the fact that you’re all related and you know how to get under each others’ skin…and you’ve got a cocktail for disaster. 😂 So if you’re looking for some reasons to present against another family Disney trip, we’ve got you covered!

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Disney Guests Share the TOP 3 Things to Pack for Disney World!

By Quincy Stanford 1 Comment

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Packing for Disney World can be a daunting task. What if you forget the MICKEY EARS?!

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Unfortunately, there are a LOT of things that would be much worse to forget than Mickey Ears and some must-pack items that you might not have thought to bring. To make sure you don’t leave the important items at home, we turned to our readers on Facebook and asked: What are the TOP 3 things that you pack for a trip to Disney World? Here’s what they said!

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Disney Visa Cardmembers Can Save BIG on Disney World Hotels!

By Madison Owens Leave a Comment

What’s better than a Disney World vacation? Saving money on a Disney World vacation, DUH!

Cinderella Castle

We love finding ways to help you save money, whether it be for discounts on tickets or the best snacks under $10. We’ve already told you about all of the Disney World deals for April, but now, there’s a NEW deal that can help select people save BIG on Disney World hotels later this year!

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BREAKING: Masks No Longer Required on Planes

By Jess Landers 5 Comments

To ensure we are equipping our readers with all the information they need, we will continue to report on all travel, safety, and COVID-related news that could impact a Disney Parks visit.

The travel industry has been significantly impacted by the global pandemic, which you may have experienced when traveling to Disney World.

Airplane

We’ve seen quite a few changes with mask policies in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic, with updates at Disney World, Disneyland, the Disney Cruise Line, and more. When it comes to travel, a mask mandate has been in place for anyone traveling on public transportation (including on airplanes) in the United States, and today a big update to this mask mandate could affect your next flight. This change comes after a Florida judge voided the mask mandate on public transportation.

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