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Disney World is constantly changing and sometimes it can be hard to keep up!
Tropical Americas Construction in Animal Kingdom
We’re here to monitor those changes, so you’re not surprised on your next Disney World vacation! Here are seven changes coming to Disney World this July!
When it comes to staying at a Disney World hotel, resorts with monorail access to the parks are some of the best! With that said, there are still downsides to staying at one of these hotels…
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
There are so many Disney hotels to choose from that the choice can be overwhelming. Of course, the best thing you can do when selecting your perfect resort is to learn as much about it as you can! Know the theming, the vibes, the amenities, the perks, the location, and — of course — the free transportation options that are available to you. In the case of the Disney World Monorail Resorts, these locations usually check all the boxes and can be considered in a class above the rest. With that said, there are a few downsides to staying at a monorail hotel that aren’t talked about enough
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!
When you’re planning a trip to Disney World, there are TONS of options for where to stay during your visit. You can stay at a Disney-owned resort, a non-Disney resort located at Disney World, one of the many hotels and resorts off Disney World, or even an Airbnb. As for us, we prefer to stay at a Disney resort.
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Disney resorts come with many perks, including transportation to the parks, Early Entry, Extended Evening Hours, and all the fun Disney atmosphere. Of course, there are different tiers of Disney resorts, and finding the one best for you can feel daunting. If you’ve been considering staying at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort but it’s outside your budget, we recommend another beach-themed resort instead!
Have you ever headed to Disney World and, when you got there, suddenly wished you had known about a secret path, a hidden gem, or a very important tip that everyone else seems to know? Sometimes you can plan and plan and still wind up not knowing something, simply because there is SO MUCH to know at Walt Disney World. Trust us, we’ve made plenty of mistakes in order to learn from them and become the Disney experts we are today.
Monorail at EPCOT
Transportation around Disney World is one of the most efficient things at the resort, but it can also be challenging to know all the ins and outs. Plus, as Disney World changes over the years, the rules can suddenly change, too, especially on the Monorail. Mistakes can and do happen. That’s why we want you to know about these three Monorail tips before your next trip to the parks.
Winter in Florida probably looks different than most places. We might not be making snow angels and snowmen or pulling on knitted caps and scarves, but that doesn’t mean we don’t like to get into the festive mood.
Festive Cupcake
We headed to Capt. Cook’s at the Polynesian Village Resort at Disney World to try a dessert that’s perfect for a Florida Christmas!
When it comes to rope dropping at Walt Disney World, not every hotel is created equal.
Bright and early at Magic Kingdom
Rope dropping, the process of showing up to a theme park before it opens and then subsequently getting phased deeper and deeper into the park as it gradually becomes available to the public, has become popular among guests as it usually provides you with the shortest wait times of the day and a leg up on guests who show up later. With that said, it’s more like ripping off a Band-Aid rather than something you’ll love to do. Rope dropping at Disney World requires you to get up EARLY, and it could be even earlier than you think once you start factoring in transportation times. On top of that, Walt Disney World hotel guests receive Eary Entry benefits to the resort’s parks. We’ve rope dropped from many different hotels over the years, and if you want to quickly get to rope drop and make the most out of your day, avoid these hotels and opt for their substitutions for a shorter commute.
We get it — you’re planning your Disney World visit outfits WELL before your vacation even starts, but have you already thought about what you’ll wear to match your Disney World hotel?
Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
And if you’ve chosen to stay at one of the most sought after Disney World hotels that could make you feel like you’re visiting a tropical island, we’ve found the PERFECT Loungefly collection you’ll want to snag asap!
There are so many Disney World Resorts to choose from, it’s hard to know which ones are the best for you and your family.
Animal Kingdom Lodge
We have a lot of opinions are resorts since we’ve stayed at them all and keep track of new updates and changes to make sure they’re as great as we remember. There are three resorts right now that people are avoiding until the dust settles — literally.
There are over 20 Disney World resorts you can book right now (with another one set to open in 2027). That’s a lot of options — and a lot of decision stress. So… where should you stay on your next trip? Which hotels are actually worth the splurge, and which are just coasting on the Disney name?
Coronado Springs
We’ve done the homework (and the hotel hopping) so you don’t have to. We’re ranking every single Disney World hotel from worst to best, giving you the real pros, cons, and “is it worth it?” breakdown for each one.
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