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Big news coming from Southwest Airlines!
Southwest!
Southwest Airlines has finally added a new destination for the first time in forever. Well, maybe not forever, but the first time since 2021! Let’s take a look at the news in detail.
Okay, so we know a lot of y’all are planning trips to Universal Orlando to see Epic Universe — and we don’t blame you.
Gate at Epic Universe
Universal has KNOCKED IT OUT OF THE PARK (pun intended) with its new theme park, and we’ve enjoyed visiting it multiple times to check out all five lands, including all the rides, entertainment, and (OF COURSE) dining spots. However, if you’re visiting Universal Orlando from out of town, you might be wondering what hotel is the best to stay in if you’re visiting Epic Universe. We’ve got an answer…but it’s complicated.
Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Experiences, recently participated in a Q&A session at the MoffettNathanson Media, Internet & Communications Conference on May 14th, 2025. During the Q&A session, he commented on the affordability of Disney.
Josh D’Amaro at Destination D23, 2023 ©Disney
A Disney vacation is not cheap, but how does Disney feel about the affordability of its own parks? We have some thoughts directly from the Chairman of Disney Experiences, so let’s dive in!
Pack your bags, we’re going to the Bahamas!
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With the new Disney Adventure setting sail this year, it seems like the cruise vacation is getting more popular! There are quite a few well-known cruise lines, but what’s new with MSC? This cruise line will be joining the trend of expanding by adding another island destination!
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I was a Disney World Cast Member for almost four years and am still an Annual Passholder who spends much of my free time at Disney World. As cliche as it sounds, the parks are my happy place. While I didn’t grow up going to Disney World, in the past six years, I have been hundreds of times.
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While my trips to Disney World may not be the same as those of someone traveling from elsewhere, I have still spent lots of time experiencing the Disney Parks. I am sharing some of the things that I wish you knew before going to Disney World!
On April 2nd, 2025, President Donald Trump announced that he would be imposing tariffs on imported goods from other countries in the hopes of reviving manufacturing and generating revenue in the United States.
Grand Floridian Lobby
The initial tariffs were officially imposed on April 5th, a few days later, and more tariffs were imposed today, April 9th. The CEO of The Walt Disney Company, Bob Iger, expressed his concerns about Trump’s tariff plan and the impact it could have on the company as a whole. Could these changes mean that your Disney World vacation, like hotel stays, could become cheaper?
Value is in the eye of the beholder.
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It’s no secret that a Walt Disney World vacation while staying on property is an expensive proposition, and honestly always has been (comparatively speaking). That said staying on Disney property has traditionally offered a slew of perks that “made up” for the price difference. Those perks have evolved over the years, with some being changed or eliminated entirely while other offerings have been introduced and tweaked. So, what Disney perks make vacations better and which are “worthless”? We recently asked our readers, and we got a HUGE – – and in some ways unexpected – – response.
If you are in the early stages of planning your Disney World vacation, we know that this can be a super exciting yet very overwhelming time.
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One of the very first things you will need to decide is WHEN you will be going to Disney World. There are 365 days to choose from each year, so there is no lack of options, but we are here to help you with some dates you will want to consider!
As Disney fans, we go to Disney World as often as we can. While we have reporters in the park every single day of the year to bring you all the up-to-date information, many of us on the DFB team don’t live in Florida. But we still head to the parks multiple times a year.
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And though we have been to the parks a TON of times, even we forget to take our own advice sometimes. Well, my last trip proved to me that I’m not Super Woman, and a day in the parks can be tougher than you think. So learn from my mistakes and follow these six tips for a more relaxing and easier Disney World vacation.
Here at DFB we love hearing from our readers! Both the good and the bad, but especially the messages that talk about the great Disney vacation you had or how our videos and posts helped you plan your vacation. You all are the reason we are here and we are so appreciative of each and every single one of you!
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We pride ourselves in providing our readers with the most up-to-date, factual, and helpful information about the Disney Parks. We want to make sure you have the best vacation ever, and that also includes saving as much money as possible!
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