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Oh, the times they are a-changin’ over at Southwest Airlines, and passengers are paying more as a result.
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Starting on January 27th, 2026, Southwest is installing yet ANOTHER controversial protocol change after a year of questionable beloved feature removals. If you’re out of the loop but looking to fly with Southwest in the near future — or beyond — there are a couple of perks that were once free that will now cost you extra. Here’s everything you need to know…
Staying OFF-PROPERTY can be a cost-effective way to enjoy Disney World without paying Disney World prices, but there are some tips and realities you need to be aware of before committing to this type of lodging.
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Good Neighbor Hotels are nearby hotels that are usually more affordable than Disney-owned hotels but are still partnered with Disney World to provide quality services, such as transportation and early entry to the theme parks in some cases. Over 40 hotels from major brands like Hilton, Marriott, IHG, and many more make up the list of Good Neighbor Hotels, and we spent hours upon hours conducting research to discover some secrets general tourists might be missing.
If you’re looking for the MUST-VISIT Disney World restaurants in 2026, you’ve come to the right place!
One of our meals at Homecomin’
A new year means we get to provide a new list showcasing some of our favorite Disney World offerings! For this one, we’re providing a deep-dive into which restaurants the DFB team agrees are WORTH investing in for upcoming vacations. We have a lot of fun making these, so hopefully you have just as much fun sitting back and learning about ALL the different “must try” options around the Walt Disney World Resort property!
I spoke to an Academy Award-nominated filmmaker about her upcoming Disneyland documentary, and she revealed some BIG details about the new film coming to the Disney+ streaming service!
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Disneyland Handcrafted is a brand-new documentary focused on the creation of Disneyland, featuring rarely seen footage from the Disney Archives. Coming to Disney+ and Disney YouTube on January 22nd, 2026, this documentary is helmed by Leslie Iwerks — an award-winning director and producer who comes from a long lineage of Disney icons. We were afforded the opportunity to speak with her, and she shed some insight on the film, Disneyland history, Walt himself, and the filmmaking process!
It’s going to be easier than ever to stay on-site at a Disney Resort, thanks to Disney’s ever-growing hotel scene!
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That’s right — over the next few years, Disney has CONFIRMED that it’s bringing us several brand-new hotels to its theme park resorts! From a new rustic, yet elegant lodging option at Disney World to immersive, story-driven stays in Shanghai, here’s everything we know so far about new Disney hotels in development.
It’s no secret that the DFB team is cheese-obsessed. In fact, we often get into extensive discourses over the beloved dairy product!
ALDI
Whether we’re talking about Disney’s plastic cheese or losing our minds over the latest mac & cheese, the DFB team is always ready to talk cheese. So when we were discussing the best cheeses at Aldi, you’d best believe the conversation got HIGHLY opinionated!
While we’re sad about the holiday season wrapping up at Disneyland, the return of some regular season fan-favorite offerings has us super excited!
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In early December 2025, Disney revealed a bunch of 2026 Disneyland news — including some tidbits about returning entertainment. As part of the ongoing Disneyland 70th Anniversary Celebration, a popular fireworks show is about to come back after a winter hiatus, and we’re incredibly excited to see it grace the California night sky once more! [Read more…]
As longtime Disney Dining Plan users know, the vacation package add-on is one of the most popular options for Walt Disney World guests.
Mickey Cinnamon Roll
For those visiting the “Most Magical Place on Earth” for the first time (or the first time in forever…), it isn’t if you can get the Disney Dining Plan, but rather if you should get the Plan. We’re here to lay out the pros (and some cons) of the Disney Dining Plan so you can make an informed decision! [Read more…]
It’s a new year, which means new hotel perks for both the Disney World and the Disneyland Resorts!
Typhoon Lagoon
Change is coming to the two U.S.-based Disney theme park resorts in 2026 — and that includes changes to already established hotel perks! With the new year now getting into full swing, it’s an important time to remind you about a few existing hotel perks at both Disney World and Disneyland that will look mighty different in 2026…and maybe not for the better.
A beloved Disney hotel offering is returning soon, and we’re hoping to see some notable changes!
Tea time at the Grand Flo!
The Garden View Tea Room at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is set to reopen sometime in early 2026 after over five years of being closed, and we can’t wait to go back! With that said, a lot’s changed since life pre-pandemic, and the tea room should look a little different. With that in mind, there are some changes we’d like to see when it’s back open!
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