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It’s been an interesting year for Southwest Airlines, with lots of controversial changes.
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The airline got rid of its staple free checked bags system and got rid of its open seat policy, creating a whole new boarding system for passengers. Now, a NEW change is coming to Southwest soon. Don’t panic yet, this one is a positive one!
When you’re missing your home away from home (Disney World), Trader Joe’s has you covered!
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We’re OBSESSED with Disney snacks, and we know we’re not alone. EPCOT, in particular, has some of the best, and we often find ourselves daydreaming about some of the park’s tasty treats. While they won’t taste exactly the same, Trader Joe’s has plenty of similar snacks that take us back to places like the Germany pavilion, scratching that Disney itch even when we’re sitting at home!
It’s officially October, but we’ve been celebrating spooky season for almost a month now! That’s right, when it’s Halloween in Disney World, it’s Halloween everywhere…we don’t make the rules.
Jack Skellington and Sally at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Now, Halloween means that we get to see some of the BEST merchandise of the year drop on The Disney Store, including fun decor items, clothing, and SO much more. Well, you know Halloween also means LOTS of Nightmare Before Christmas souvenirs, right? Well, a new Nightmare Before Christmas Starbucks Tumbler is coming soon to The Disney Store!
If you’re looking for some nostalgia in your life, you’re likely just as excited for the upcoming A Very Jonas Christmas Movie as we are!
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We were SO thrilled to hear about this movie announcement back in September, and now we’re just counting down the days until the November 14th debut on Disney+. However, what’s even cooler about this movie is that now Disney+ subscribers have a chance to go to the red carpet premiere if they win a sweepstakes!
One of EPCOT’s most popular Holiday offerings is officially confirmed to return, as Disney has announced that the Glimmering Greenhouses version of the Behind the Seeds Tour will be returning to The Land Pavilion during the Festival of the Holidays.
Festive Mickey topiary
The walking tour, which offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Living With the Land greenhouses while decorated for the Holiday season, will be offered at 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, and 8:00 PM daily from November 28th through December 30th. Reservations for the tour open on October 9th.
A major airline change might not fix a lingering boarding problem.
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Southwest Airlines is ending its longtime open seating policy OFFICIALLY on January 27th, 2026, requiring passengers to acquire assigned seats. Additionally, the airline has ended its free checked bag policy while also requiring passengers who “encroach upon the neighboring seat’ to proactively purchase an additional ticket, which might not be refunded.” Of course, Southwest patrons aren’t thrilled with these changes, and they won’t be too happy with a boarding issue that could continue despite all these changes.
The Disney Company is currently searching for its next Chief Executive Officer!
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Disney’s current CEO, Bob Iger, has confirmed he will be stepping down from the position in 2026. The hunt for the next leader of the company has been “robust” with a few names leading the pack. As the time for the announcement draws closer, it seems like the search might be down to two names.
Walt Disney World offers several different ticket options.. There are single-day tickets, multi-day vacation packages, and various levels of annual passes. However, there’s one type of ticket that the resort no longer sells… despite continued demand for it: Half Day Tickets.
Cinderella Castle
Now, the initial reaction there may be: Why would anyone want a half-day ticket? However, if you think about it, there are honestly several reasons. For example, if you’re flying in that morning and won’t be in the parks until 1:00 PM, or you’re flying/driving out that afternoon and won’t be in the parks past 1:oo PM, or you just prefer to arrive at the park halfway through the day and stay as late as you can. However, right now, there’s no way to purchase a half-day ticket, so you’ll need to pay for a whole day even if you’re not using it. But did you know there USED to be a half-day ticket option that we, along with many Disney fans, deeply miss?
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is one of the company’s most unique theme parks, offering live animal experiences and exclusive attractions not available at any of the company’s other resorts around the world.
Tree of Life in Disney’s Animal Kingdom
In fact, there aren’t too many places we would rather be than Animal Kingdom during a trip to Disney World most of the time. However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t cringey things that sometimes have us rethinking walking through the entrance.
Walt Disney World is called the “Most Magical Place on Earth” for a reason. Since the resort opened over 50 years ago, it’s been a life-defining vacation destination for millions. However, that doesn’t mean it’s perfect.
Slinky Dog Dash in Hollywood Studios
There are plenty of aspects of Disney vacations that stress us out — huge crowds, long lines, and high prices, just to name a few. Some of these even grind our gears so much that we’re calling for them to be BANNED in Disney World.
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