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Black Friday Deals on Fitness Trackers, And Why You Need One For Your Disney World Trip

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We’re here today with a warning about one very important thing you may not be prepared for on your next Disney World vacation: So.Much.Walking.

You’ll cover a lot of ground at Animal Kingdom!

You will probably walk 7 to 10 miles during a full day visiting a Disney World park or Disney Springs. There is so much ground to cover getting to and from all of the fun stuff and yummy food everywhere! The average American walks 1.5 to 2 miles per day, according to the Mayo Clinic, so a Disney World trip can be a shock to your system!

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Best Black Friday Deals for Disney Lovers

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It’s Black Friday — time to SHOP! If you have as many Disney lovers on your gift list as we do, you’re in luck!

It’s Mickey and Minnie!

We’ve done the leg work for you and found the very best Black Friday deals for Disney lovers!

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We’ve Got the Code For This EXCLUSIVE Black Friday Disney Merch Sale!

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Chances are if you’re reading this, you have several Disney fans on your holiday gift list!

Jingle Vibes

Right now, we’re running a RARE sale on our exclusive Disney-themed merchandise, and we have something everyone will love!

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I Travel Full Time. Here Are My Packing Must-Haves.

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My job on the DFB Team usually allows me to work from anywhere, and so, I made the decision six months ago to give up my permanent residence and travel full-time.

There’s always some DFB Merch in my bag!

Since then, I have been on an endless quest to find the best travel bags and accessories to keep my things organized as I pack and unpack on a weekly basis, if not daily!

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The BEST Disney Black Friday Deals You Can Order TODAY!

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We’re currently of the opinion that “Black Friday” needs to be re-named. While it used to be just the day after Thanksgiving, the Black Friday sales are in FULL EFFECT right now, everywhere!

Grand Floridian Christmas Tree

We have been working hard for several weeks now to keep you up to date on Every Single Disney Black Friday Deal, and we’ve gotta say it’s hurting our wallets!

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Bob Iger Is Back at Disney. Here’s What Can Change (and What Won’t).

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Wall Street has shown its instant approval today for the moves The Walt Disney Company made on Sunday night — replacing Disney CEO Bob Chapek with former CEO Bob Iger. Disney stock jumped up in the early morning, pre-trading hours. Disney fans on social media are also speaking loudly in approval of the change.

©Reuters Everything old is new again … Disney CEO Bob Iger

But with all of the “huzzahs!” and stock purchases and general warmth around this move, fans are commenting about all the “changes” they are expecting to “bring the magic back” to Disney Parks. But should we really expect any significant change in the parks with Iger back in charge?

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NEWS: Gideon’s Bakehouse Founder Talks Expansion Plans

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Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs is known for its GIANT, handmade cookies, and also for how busy it is.

Gideon’s Bakehouse cookie!

This Disney World bakery had lines so long it had to switch to a virtual queue that people wait for hours in to score some sweet treats. So, it’s only natural that loyal customers may be wondering when — or if — Gideon’s would open other locations.

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How Staffing Shortages Are CHANGING Theme Park Menus

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Most of us have heard plenty of news about staffing shortages and how they are affecting all kinds of industries, including theme parks. At the beginning of November, Disney World had more than 350 job openings posted, and Universal Orlando had about 270 job openings, according to the Orlando Business Journal.

Columbia Harbour House in Disney World

The staffing shortage is a main topic of conversation among food and beverage industry leaders attending the IAAPA convention in Orlando this week.

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Bob Chapek Says You’ll Pay More for Disney+

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As the Walt Disney Company reported its 4th quarter earnings last week, Disney’s stock price plunged to a 2-year low.

Bob Chapek

Days later, Disney announced a hiring freeze and “some small staff reductions” to slash costs. One of the biggest issues for Disney investors is Disney’s streaming video business and its mounting losses.

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3 New Hotel Ideas Disney Should Steal

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Disney World is known for its amazing hotel theming. There’s nothing quite staying in a transportive environment like Wilderness Lodge or Animal Kingdom Lodge!

Animal Kingdom Lodge

But, while Disney owns many hotels, hotels are not the company’s primary business focus. And Disney often leaves it to other hotel companies to test out new trends before adopting them.

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