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5 BIGGEST Disney World Price Increases This Week and How to Cheat the System

If you’re wondering why your wallet is crying in the corner, it’s probably because Disney World just increased prices on all kinds of food, experiences, and souvenirs. This isn’t the first time we’ve seen a wave of price increases hit the parks (far from it), but it drives home the idea that Disney vacations are expensive and only getting pricier.

Main Street U.S.A.

Is all hope lost? Should you throw in the towel and cancel your upcoming vacation? Before you panic too much, don’t forget that there are also some great ways to save a lot of cash during a Disney World trip. We can help you plan to stay within your budget, whatever that budget may be. Check out the 5 biggest recent price increases here and see some awesome tips for how to cheat the system and AVOID them! [Read more…]

Florida Is Experiencing DANGEROUS Heat — Here’s How to Stay Cool in Disney World

By Cassie Agundes 4 Comments

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It’s summertime in Disney World, and you know what that means — random downpours and unbearable heat.

Take some tips from the pros for your next trip!

But that doesn’t mean your visit to the parks has to be any less fun! With proper planning, you can still have successful trips in even the worst of weather. That’s why we bring you lists of what you need in your park bag, what you’ll need with you when it rains, our favorite items to cool down with, and much more. Proper planning is going to be essential this next week, as Florida will be hitting dangerous levels of heat.

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What’s New in Disney’s Hollywood Studios: A Shocking Amount of FLOODING

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It’s time for another edition of what’s new in Disney’s Hollywood Studios!

Tower of Terror

With recent flooding and show issues, Hollywood Studios has had a rough week. But that’s not all that happened, so check out what’s new right here!

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9 Things You Can Get for FREE in Disney World

By Matt Kirouac 6 Comments

This may be the LEAST surprising thing you’ve ever heard, but Disney World isn’t cheap!

So. Many. Ears.

It’s WAY too easy to spend lots of money in the Most Magical Place on Earth, but one thing that IS surprising is that you can actually find things for FREE! [Read more…]

7 Problems You Definitely Didn’t See Coming in Disney World

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Unfortunately, not all moments are “magical” moments in Disney World.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Over our MANY years visiting Disney World, we’ve had a lot of unexpected problems pop up in the parks. From ride closures to illness to bad weather to lost belongings, if it could go wrong, it probably has at some point or another for someone on our team! And from all that experience, we’re sharing the seven problems you probably didn’t see coming in Disney World…and how to fix them!

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A FREE Water CHANGE and 5 MORE Big Disney World Updates

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Hello from Disney World! If you haven’t been able to visit recently, don’t worry — we’ve got all the big news for you.

EPCOT

This week we uncovered a free (or rather, not free) water situation, a missing cookie, and a popular breakfast now available all day. Find out all the news right here at DFB!

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9 Critical Things You Will Forget to Do During Your Disney World Trip

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Planning for Disney World can be overwhelming, to say the least, and it’s HIGHLY likely you will forget certain things!

Disney World Main Entrance

You’ve got a LOT on your plate when it comes to preparing for your magical vacation, so inevitably there will be things that get overlooked. And that’s totally okay! We’re going to share some of them with you so that you have a better chance of not forgetting said things!

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17 Mistakes That CAN RUIN Your Disney World Vacation

By Robin Burks 1 Comment

You’ve already got work, school, kids, family life, groceries, meal prep, your dying plants that you need to somehow revive. Add onto that planning a Disney trip with its complications about Park Passes, Genie+, dining reservations made 60 days in advance, and it can be…a lot. 😬

Woody says “Don’t make these Disney World mistakes.”

Truly, planning a Disney World vacation can be a daunting task. There are some things you might forget to do, or that you don’t know you need to do, or that you just DON’T do that could ruin your vacation. But don’t worry. Don’t stress out. As the song says, “you’ve got a friend in me!” Today we’re sharing our words of warning, along with lots of tips, to help you avoid those big mistakes that could ruin your trip!

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15 Disney World Tricks Only the Insiders Know

By Lydia Storks 1 Comment

If you’ve ever mentioned to a friend or family that you’re planning a Disney World vacation, you’ve probably received some solicited (or unsolicited) advice. And, while your Aunt Susan has your best interest at heart, Disney World planning advice isn’t one-size-fits-all!

We’re sharing our best tips today!

It can be a lot to sort through all of the tips, especially considering how complicated planning a Disney World vacation has become over the past few years. So, do you really need to head to the park at the crack of dawn to have a chance at riding the most popular rides? And, do you have to park hop to get the most out of your trip? As seasoned park goers, we’re letting you in on 15 tricks that we’ve learned from visiting Disney World all the time — let’s get to it!

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10 Things EVERYONE Gets WRONG at the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival

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Who’s ready for the 2021 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival?

It’s Food and Wine Festival season once again!

We are! We’ve already hit up all the food booths (including the eight NEW booths this year) to get you all the deets AND reviews. And we’ve checked out some of the activities, too, like Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak scavenger hunt and the cheese crawl!

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