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We Wish We Had Known These 3 Things Before Visiting the Disney World Starbucks

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Heads up, coffee drinkers: If you’re planning on getting your java fix at a Walt Disney World Starbucks, there are a few things you NEED to know!

Summer-Berry Refresher

Starbucks has been part of the fabric of Disney World for over a decade, with the first locations at the resort opening in the early 2010s. Currently, there is a Starbucks in each of Disney World’s theme parks, as well as two at Disney Springs. While these locations are often popular and packed — I’ve personally waited on some long Starbucks lines over the course of numerous recent visits to the resort — they also have some different rules compared to outside Starbucks locations.

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The One Rule That Doesn’t Make Sense in EPCOT’s France Pavilion

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EPCOT’s World Showcase is renowned for its dining, with the park offering culinary options from all around the world. However, a strict rule at the France Pavilion’s signature restaurant may ruin your dinner if you’re not aware of it.

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in the France Pavilion

Monsieur Paul, named for the renowned French Chef Paul Bocuse — a culinary legend who was named Best French Craftsman in 1961 and Chef of the Century in 2011 by the Culinary Institute of America, and achieved 3 Michelin stars for 53 straight years at his famous Lyon restaurant — is located above Les Chefs de France, the French Brasserie in the France Pavilion. The restaurant, which was the first to be associated with Bocuse and is currently owned by the chef’s son, is one of EPCOT’s most in-demand eateries.

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The 7 Best Travel Products for Disney World, According To Our Testing

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Over the years, we’ve tried EVERY kind of travel gadget and accessory one can imagine to figure out which are the best to take on your next trip to Walt Disney World.

Cute Mouse Misting Mini Fan

Over the course of our testing, we’ve circled back to these being some of the BEST of the BEST.

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3 EPCOT Rides We’re Getting Worried About

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While EPCOT is currently home to some of Walt Disney World’s most popular rides, including Test Track and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, some of the park’s other attractions have us a bit concerned.

It just looks SO good now!

I’ve been visiting EPCOT for more than 30 years, and over that time, I’ve seen the park transform in a litany of ways. Some for the better, some for the worse. As the park enters its latest new era, there are three rides that stand out to those of us on the DFB team as raising red flags for the park’s future.

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3 Disney World Hotels in Desperate Need of New Life

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With a roster of nearly 30 hotels, there’s arguably a stay for every kind of traveler on Walt Disney World property. However, some of the resorts could use a bit of TLC.

Dalmatians section

Over my 30 years visiting Disney World, I’ve spent a significant amount of time at each of these properties, which run the gamut of Disney’s hotel tiers, from Value through Moderate, all the way to the Deluxe level.

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Test Track Was the SECOND Busiest Ride in Disney World Last Week

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Every week, we report the average Disney World wait times in every park so that you can be prepared for your next trip to Orlando!

Magic Kingdom

With the busy summer season here, knowing what the weekly average wait times are for those popular rides can make or break your upcoming trip. If you’re heading to the parks soon, we’ve got all the info you need to know! [Read more…]

4 Magic Kingdom Meals We Avoid at All Costs

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The Magic Kingdom may be Walt Disney World’s oldest – and most popular – theme park, but the food offerings at the “Most Magical Place on Earth” leave a lot to be desired.

A bite

In the many years I’ve been visiting the Magic Kingdom, I’ve had a lot of meals at the Magic Kingdom, as has the rest of the DFB team. Over that time, we’ve tried table service, quick service, snack carts, and everything in between. Some things we’ve loved, and others, well…

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These 9 Maps Show Every New Attraction Coming to Disney World

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Disney World is growing at an almost unprecedented rate!

Piston Peak ©Disney

Right now, for better or worse, every one of the Walt Disney World Resort’s theme parks — Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom — has several large-scale projects happening. In all my years of visiting and writing about Disney’s theme parks, I can’t recall many other instances where that’s been the case.

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The PROBLEM with the Months-Long Closures of 2 Rides at Magic Kingdom

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While refurbishments and closures have always been part of Walt Disney World, the current state of temporary and permanent closures at the Magic Kingdom is affecting the park experience at an unprecedented level.

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Over the past several months, the popular Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin attractions have both closed for refurbishment. Furthermore, opening day stalwarts, the Rivers of America (including the Liberty Belle Riverboat) and Tom Sawyer Island, closed permanently to make way for the construction of the upcoming Piston Peak area. This has led to issues in both Frontierland and Tomorrowland.

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