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Gingerbread Village Display Is a Head-Turner at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

The holiday season is a very special time of the year to visit the Walt Disney World Resort and one of the things that makes it even more enjoyable is a beautifully crafted gingerbread display. The popular displays have been around for a number of years at Disney’s Contemporary Resort and on a much grander … Gingerbread Village Display Is a Head-Turner at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

Review of Art of Animation Resort’s Accessible Lion King Suite

*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 … Review of Art of Animation Resort’s Accessible Lion King Suite

Snacks and Water Bottles Distributed to Guests in Queue During Rise of the Resistance Downtimes

When a brand new, state-of-the-art attraction opens, guests can expect to have times during which the attraction experiences interruptions. It’s just bound to happen. DIS team member, Morgan Limon, was among the many guests waiting to ride Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance today at Disney’s Hollywood Studios when the attraction experienced an extended downtime. … Snacks and Water Bottles Distributed to Guests in Queue During Rise of the Resistance Downtimes

Do I Really Need to Decide Where I’m Eating Six Months In Advance at Walt Disney World?

When planning most types of future vacations, most folks aren’t necessarily thinking about where their meals will take place during their trip. When it comes to planning a vacation to the Walt Disney World Resort, first-timers are sometimes caught off-guard at the thought of needing to make Advance Dining Reservations 180-days in advance of the day … Do I Really Need to Decide Where I’m Eating Six Months In Advance at Walt Disney World?

Big Top Souvenirs and Pete’s Silly Side Show Closed Today; Characters Meeting in Alternate Locations

Big Top Souvenirs and Pete’s Silly Side Show in Magic Kingdom‘s Storybook Circus are closed today. When asked, Big Top Souvenirs cast members reported that the circus animals had gotten loose, and that they’re trying to catch them. Due to the closure of the Storybook Circus character meet and greet location, Pete’s Silly Side Show, … Big Top Souvenirs and Pete’s Silly Side Show Closed Today; Characters Meeting in Alternate Locations

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

The Wondrous World of MagicBands

Since the announcement of a magical wrist band that could hold your keys to the kingdom was made in early 2013, MagicBands have created a stir amongst Walt Disney World guests. When they announced the concept, many were concerned about data security and the over-bearing influence of big-brother knowing their every move. While concerns seem … The Wondrous World of MagicBands