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December and January Extra Magic Hours and Park Hours Changed for Disney’s Hollywood Studios

According to the My Disney Experience app, there has been a change to December and January’s park hours and Extra Magic Hours for Disney’s Hollywood Studios. From December 12th-21st, Hollywood Studios’ park hours will be 7am-9pm. At this time, the exceptions will be the days before and after Christmas (8am-10pm, and 8am-12am on New Year’s December and January Extra Magic Hours and Park Hours Changed for Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Planning Your Aulani Vacation

What is better than paradise, you may ask? Well, paradise with a Disney touch would be the correct answer. Aulani is the perfect combination of Disney magic and the Polynesian culture that any vacation lover would crave. For most Hawaii travelers, a 7 day trip would be an average stay on this beautiful island, and I Planning Your Aulani Vacation

Disney Rumor Round Up November 2019

Welcome to the November edition of Disney Rumor Round Up for 2019! You can check out the October 2019 installment here. We are getting into the thick of the holiday season! Rumors do tend slow down a bit during this period, but we still have some new things to share. Disclaimer: Any rumors mentioned in this article are Disney Rumor Round Up November 2019

An Activity for a Holiday WDW Non-Park Evening: Endless Ice Skating Rink in Celebration

If you have a free, non-park evening during your Walt Disney World vacation this holiday season, and you’re looking for an activity for the whole family, Endless Ice Skating Rink in the town of Celebration might be a great option for you. Celebration, Florida is a very short rideshare trip from Walt Disney World property, An Activity for a Holiday WDW Non-Park Evening: Endless Ice Skating Rink in Celebration

Recapping the 10th Anniversary Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend

*DIS Contributors review meals, resort stays, and entertainment that they have paid for during their own vacations. They only utilize discounts and offers if they are available to the general public, such as annual passholder discounts, Tables in Wonderland, or DVC membership discounts. They receive no additional compensation for dining experiences or events, so that Recapping the 10th Anniversary Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend

Cabana Rental Review at Disney’s Beach and Yacht Club Resort

*DIS Contributors review meals, resort stays, and entertainment that they have paid for during their own vacations. They only utilize discounts and offers if they are available to the general public, such as annual passholder discounts, Tables in Wonderland, or DVC membership discounts. They receive no additional compensation for dining experiences or events, so that Cabana Rental Review at Disney’s Beach and Yacht Club Resort

Let’s Take a Look at the Sips and Eats Coming to the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays

The start of the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays is right around the corner, and Disney has released the list of all of the yummy sweets, treats, and sips that will be available for guests attending the festival to purchase. As previously reported, the Holiday Cookie Stroll returns to the Festival of the Holidays Let’s Take a Look at the Sips and Eats Coming to the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays