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Very Merrytime Christmas Cruise Info & Review

Very Merrytime Christmas Cruise Info & Review

Very Merrytime Christmas voyages are offered on select sailings of the Disney Cruise Line ships in November and December 2026. Here’s our review of whether the holiday-time experience is worth it or if we’d recommend a different sailing instead based on our first 4-night itinerary from Port Canaveral, Florida on the Disney Dream, and two […]

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Fantasmic Needs a New Dragon & Reimagining in 2027

Fantasmic Needs a New Dragon & Reimagining in 2027

There was a time when we never missed Fantasmic at Disneyland. It was a must-see every single trip, and we’d camp out for as long as necessary along the Rivers of America, purchase dining packages, or prioritize joining the virtual queue (when available). There were even weeks when we’d watch it a few times. In

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Extra Early Entry Returns to Magic Kingdom for 2026 Party Season!

Extra Early Entry Returns to Magic Kingdom for 2026 Party Season!

Walt Disney World is being uncharacteristically generous with park hours extensions right now, a trend that’s continuing into the not-so-popular start of Party Season. This opens doors for our favorite zig when they zag savvy strategies, especially at Magic Kingdom. Here’s what we’re seeing, recommendations for beating crowds and visiting when the parks are dead. Let’s

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Disney World Calendars Year-Plus Construction Project at Coronado Springs Resort

Disney World Calendars Year-Plus Construction Project at Coronado Springs Resort

Walt Disney World has added another hotel refurbishment for 2026 and 2027 to the construction calendar, this time at Coronado Springs Resort. As presently announced, the project probably won’t concern most guests, as appears confined to the convention center. However, the work will likely continue beyond what’s currently calendared, with room refreshes into 2028. In

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Encanto Casita & Indiana Jones Temple Rising as Tropical Americas Construction Speeds Ahead!

Encanto Casita & Indiana Jones Temple Rising as Tropical Americas Construction Speeds Ahead!

Construction of the Encanto Magical Madrigal Casita attraction and Indiana Jones Adventure speeds ahead, as the family home and temple take shape behind the walls in Animal Kingdom. Here’s the latest on Tropical Americas, including aerial photos of construction progress, plus predictions for the 2026 D23 Expo and opening dates for the critter carousel, Encanto,

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EPCOT Has Even More Figment Merchandise in 2026. Here’s Why That’s a Problem Disney Needs to Fix.

EPCOT Has Even More Figment Merchandise in 2026. Here’s Why That’s a Problem Disney Needs to Fix.

There is more Figment merchandise being sold at EPCOT as of 2026 than I’ve ever seen in my adult life. Despite being one of the worst attractions, Journey Into Imagination probably has the most ride-specific merchandise of anything at Walt Disney World. This shares photos of the current product line, along with why it supports

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How Disney World is Raising Guest Satisfaction by 15-20% with Ride & Resort Reinvestments

How Disney World is Raising Guest Satisfaction by 15-20% with Ride & Resort Reinvestments

Fans may have a hard time believing this, but Walt Disney World has recorded higher guest satisfaction (GSAT) scores as a result of recent reimaginings of resort rooms and rides in Magic Kingdom. This shares stats about the higher approval ratings, along with commentary about why these improvements should be unsurprising. During a recent media

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Disney Reveals Jam-Packed D23 Day at Disneyland, Virtual Queue Concert & Imagineering’s Biggest Booth

Disney Reveals Jam-Packed D23 Day at Disneyland, Virtual Queue Concert & Imagineering’s Biggest Booth

Disney just unveiled details about what fans will experience on the show floor at the 2026 D23 Expo, along with the jam-packed day at Disneyland ahead of the ultimate fan event. Here are the D23 highlights for Parks & Resorts fans, including what we’re expecting to see highlighted for Walt Disney World in the blockbuster

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2026 Magical Dining Deals at Disney World & Universal Add Helios Grand Hotel Restaurants!

2026 Magical Dining Deals at Disney World & Universal Add Helios Grand Hotel Restaurants!

Table service restaurants at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando are participating in the popular Magical Dining Month for 2026, offering deals on 3-course meals at deep discounts. This covers dates, details, and our recommendations for where to eat at and around WDW during this dining discount, including new locations overlooking Epic Universe! Visit Orlando’s

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