food IS a theme park
There’s no denying the appeal of visiting Disney World during a special time of the year.
New Year’s Eve Fireworks
However, reality is that there are certain days that will likely be better spent in the comfort of a Disney World hotel.
Many guests staying at Walt Disney World hotels are running into issues regarding refrigerators.
Beverage Cooler
See, many Disney World hotels no longer have real refrigerators, being equipped instead with beverage coolers. These beverage coolers run at about 40 degrees, making them cool enough for drinks, but not cold enough to safely store items like medications, breastmilk, formula, or most refrigerated food items. However, there is something you can do.
Since the majority of Disney Cruise Line passengers sailing out of Port Canaveral are coming from out of state, it’s integral they have a hotel room the night before their departure.
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So, whether you’re cruising after a Disney World trip, exploring the Port Canaveral/Cocoa Beach area, or flying into MCO the night before, these are some of the best hotel room options available.
Today, we’re answering one of the most common questions people search online before going to Disney World.
Magic Kingdom
No, it’s not the cost of park tickets or how Lightning Lanes work. It’s not even what time the fireworks show in Magic Kingdom. The question we’re discussing today has everything to do with FOOD. And more importantly, can you bring food into Disney World?
Disney World’s Hotel Cast Members are renowned for their excellent customer service and helpful disposition. However, just under the surface, there are some things they’re often biting their tongues to stop from saying.
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From dining to luggage to check-in and check-out issues, Disney Hotel Cast Members are often dealing with situations that they have no control over, though some guests simply ignore that. These are some of the thoughts running through their heads.
When it comes to transportation options, not all Walt Disney World hotels are created equal. While some are connected by multiple arms of the Disney transportation apparatus — buses, boats, monorails, Skyliner gondolas — others are only serviced by buses, and on the far ends of the property at that.
All-Star Sports Bus Stop
These limited transportation hotels aren’t bad by any means — in fact, to some guests, the isolation is a feature as opposed to a bug — however, if you’re planning on visiting all of Disney World’s theme parks, Disney Springs, other hotels, etc., you may want to consider an alternate hotel.
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.
Could you really go all the way to a Disney park in JAPAN for cheaper than going to Disney World? Let’s find out.
Fantasy Springs Arendelle castle in Tokyo Disney Sea
If you’ve been feeling like Disney World is getting expensive, you’d be right. But recently, the idea began circulating online that you could actually take a trip to Tokyo Disney Resort instead of Disney World…and SAVE money in the process. I’m here to do the math and see if it’s true!
One of the most important aspects of planning a trip to Walt Disney World is choosing the right hotel. While Disney’s on-property hotels have been part of the experience since the beginning — and we certainly love them — they’re not the ONLY way to stay at the “Most Magical Place on Earth. “
What a view!
Just off of Disney’s property proper, there are Disney’s Good Neighbor Hotels. Located near Disney World and in the surrounding areas, these hotels are not owned by Disney but instead have partnerships with the company, including typically having a person on staff at each hotel who can help you with your Disney World vacation. Good Neighbor Hotels range in cost from Value Resort pricing to Deluxe Resort pricing, and some offer the same benefits you’d get in a Disney World Resort Hotel, like Early Theme Park Entry and free transportation — but not all of them have these perks!
2026 is a year of construction around Walt Disney World!
Skyliner
While projects like Piston Peak, Tropical Americas, and Monsters, Inc. land are receiving the majority of guests’ attention, there are also a litany of projects happening across the resort’s many hotels. Let’s take a look!
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