The Writing is On the Wall for MagicBands at Disney.

The Writing is On the Wall for MagicBands at Disney.

It’s the end of yet another era for MagicBands, which have been slowly fading away at Walt Disney World for a few years despite still being pretty popular (comparatively). It’s a different story at Disneyland, where the MagicBand+ is as good as dead. This discusses the device’s decline, what led to this, and more. Let’s […]

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Our #4 Favorite Third Party Resort at Disney World Gets “Gateway” Hotel Designation

Our #4 Favorite Third Party Resort at Disney World Gets “Gateway” Hotel Designation

There are many great third party hotels that are on-site or adjacent to Walt Disney World. Some are actually closer to the parks than Disney-owned properties, offer perks that are on-par with their official counterparts, along with accommodations, amenities, or service that are superior to WDW resorts. The top two hotels are ones we’ve discussed

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We Went Inside Monstropolis at Disney World for a Monster’s Eye Construction View.

We Went Inside Monstropolis at Disney World for a Monster’s Eye Construction View.

Work is well underway on Monstropolis and the Monsters, Inc. Doors Coaster at Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World. We had the chance to go inside the construction walls and hear new details from Imagineers about the concept for the new land; we’ll cover that progress plus new on-the-ground and aerial photos, and more. As

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Disney Invites Humans Into Monsters, Inc. World with Monstropolis Land Backstory

Disney Invites Humans Into Monsters, Inc. World with Monstropolis Land Backstory

Walt Disney World is pulling back the curtain on the backstory for Monstropolis at Hollywood Studios, sharing the narrative framing for the land and why humans are being invited into the Monster world. Here are full details, plus our take on the potential good & bad of the animating idea for the new land based

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Disney World’s New Culinary Crime Is Cornbread-Gate.

Disney World’s New Culinary Crime Is Cornbread-Gate.

About once per year, Walt Disney World has a culinary controversy so contemptible that it borders on criminal. We thought that might’ve shifted to the other coast for 2026, as Disneyland was embroiled in its own French Fry Fiasco, but we guess not. It’s actually been a relatively uneventful couple of years for Walt Disney

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Free FastPass Successor Ending at Tokyo Disney Parks

Free FastPass Successor Ending at Tokyo Disney Parks

Priority Pass, which is the spiritual successor to free FastPass, will soon end at Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea. This is the only complimentary line-skipping service that remains available at any of the global parks post-COVID, and that will seemingly soon come to an end. Here’s the latest, along with our commentary. As basic background, Oriental Land

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Halloween at Disneyland 2026 Ultimate Guide

Halloween at Disneyland 2026 Ultimate Guide

Our guide to Halloween Time 2026 at Disneyland, California Adventure & Downtown Disney features tips & tricks for the event, throughout August, September & October. Info includes Oogie Boogie Bash party dates, decorations, food, Haunted Mansion Holiday, and more! Disney has now announced the dates and details for spook season! Halloween Time at Disneyland starts

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Disney Reveals New Haunted Mansion Street Party for 2026 Oogie Boogie Bash, Replacing Halloween Parade

Disney Reveals New Haunted Mansion Street Party for 2026 Oogie Boogie Bash, Replacing Halloween Parade

Disneyland has announced new details about the 2026 Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party, which will begin in mid-August and run through October 31. Here are the major changes to the event, which includes the introduction of the new “Madame Leota’s Swinging Wake – A Haunted Mansion Street Party,” what’s causing this to

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Disney Announces Sales Start Dates & Ticket Prices for 2026 Oogie Boogie Bash Halloween Party

Disney Announces Sales Start Dates & Ticket Prices for 2026 Oogie Boogie Bash Halloween Party

After a partial leak last month, Disney has officially announced the start dates of ticket sales for the 2026 Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party, along with date-specific prices. Here’s everything you need to know, including our expectations about how quickly tickets will sell out. Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party

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Full Lineup Revealed for “Disney Celebrates America” at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disneyland & Beyond!

Full Lineup Revealed for “Disney Celebrates America” at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disneyland & Beyond!

Disney has announced the full lineup of parks offerings and more at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disneyland for “Disney Celebrates America,” including all-new details for broadcast and primetime special. Here’s the latest, including what you need to know if you’re visiting over Independence Day, which should be one of the best weeks of the entire

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