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Each week, we scour Amazon to find the latest Disney merchandise and steepest Disney deals they have to offer.
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This week, we’ve found some ESSENTIAL gear you’ll need on your next Walt Disney World vacation
Disney World’s Hotel Cast Members are renowned for their excellent customer service and helpful disposition. However, just under the surface, there are some things they’re often biting their tongues to stop from saying.
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From dining to luggage to check-in and check-out issues, Disney Hotel Cast Members are often dealing with situations that they have no control over, though some guests simply ignore that. These are some of the thoughts running through their heads.
Get the coffee ready and set those alarms, because you *may* need to start waking up bright and early at Walt Disney World once again soon.
Cinderella Castle
Disney is in the midst of a massive transformation with major, game-changing projects coming to the Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom over the next several years. However, all of the new attractions and IP coming to the parks may lead to a return that some fans will likely dread: Virtual Queues.
Early Entry — the 30-minute period each morning when guests of Disney resorts and other select hotels can access each of the theme parks prior to the general public — has been one of Disney World’s most popular perks for years, and 2026 is bringing some big changes!
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From character appearances to reopening rides, crowd patterns during Early Entry are going to change several times this year, which may impact how YOU plan your morning at Walt Disney World.
2026 is shaping up to be a massive summer at the Walt Disney World Resort, and some GAME-CHANGING discounts are making it even easier to be there.
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From Piston Peak and Villains Land to the Monsters, Inc.-inspired Monstropolis and Tropical Americas, it’s a time of change at Walt Disney World. However, while those updates are years away, there’s a lot to experience at the resort right now, and some comparatively cheaper than usual ways to do it!
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!
Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Disney World wait times have a reputation for being, well, unpredictable. Sure, we can look at past data to get an estimate of the crowd levels in Disney World, but you never know what may happen from year to year. So how did Disney’s wait times hold up as January marched on?
Heads up, Disney World visitors: If you’re planning on heading to the “Most Magical Place on Earth” this March, you NEED to have these essentials packed and ready to go.
EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival
Thanks to fluctuating temperatures, intersecting EPCOT festivals, and the onset of Spring Break crowds, March is one of the more interesting months to visit Disney World, and one that requires a different set of packing requirements.
Head up, deal-seekers: Right now, some of our ABSOLUTE FAVORITE Disney Essentials are on sale for massive discounts!
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We’re in Disney’s theme parks every single day, and these items are never missing from our park bag!
Character dining has been an essential part of the Disney theme park experience for decades, with the very concept of a character meal becoming synonymous with trips to the company’s resorts. These days, there are dozens of character meals spread across Disney’s worldwide properties, and it can be overwhelming to try to choose which to book.
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We’ve scored all of Disney’s resorts worldwide — Disneyland, Walt Disney World, the Disneyland Paris resort, the Tokyo Disney Resort, the Hong Kong Disney Resort, and the Shanghai Disney Resort to pinpoint the most unique character dining experience at each of them.
Heads up, Disney+ subscribers, there’s a perk offered with Disney’s streaming service that you really need to be taking advantage of!
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In 2025, Disney introduced the Always-on Perks program, which offers fans “rewards ranging from access to one-of-a-kind experiences and limited-time sweepstakes to everyday savings and special discounts” to subscribers. Some of the perks currently available to subscribers are huge, including one that every Disney fan should take advantage of.
Our handy (and portable!) ebook guides make sure you get the best deals and can plan a vacation of a lifetime.
