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NEWS: Orlando Airport Announces “Staffing-Related Challenges” Causing Flight Delays

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If you’re traveling to or from Disney World, you’re probably flying into and out of Orlando International Airport. You probably know about the iconic green carpet you see as soon as you get off the plane. You may even know that this airport is VERY busy, and can report some major delays if there’s a staffing shortage.

Orlando International Airport

Now, it’s common for delays to occasionally happen, sometimes due to weather, or sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances. However, the Orlando International Airport is now confirming that flights have been delayed due to “staffing-related challenges.” 

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Only 27% of Disney World Fans Say This Hotel Splurge Is WORTH IT

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Look, it’s no secret that a trip to Disney World is very expensive. In fact, many would call ANY trip to the “Most Magical Place on Earth” a splurge. However, there are levels to splurging.

Monorail at the Contemporary Resort

Case in point, while some may consider staying at any Disney hotel as opposed to an off-property hotel a splurge, those who know their Disney hotels well know that staying in one of Disney World’s deluxe hotels is essentially a splurge on a splurge! Are these deluxe hotels worth the splurge and higher price tags? Well, we asked YOU!

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Orlando Airport Announces Nonstop Flights To Japan Coming in 2026

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If you’ve visited Disney World, there’s no doubt you’re probably familiar with Orlando International Airport. That’s the airport that a majority of Disney World visitors fly into, after all. Well, big changes are coming to the airport (y’all, we’re excited about the new restaurants!), but the airport also just did something HISTORIC.

Orlando International Airport

Orlando International Airport recently announced that it will be the first airport in the state of Florida to offer air service to Asia via Zipair Tokyo.

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NEWS: The FIRST Holiday Decorations Have Appeared at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Halloween will soon be a memory, and Mariah Carey will be let loose to activate Christmas mode ALL over the world, including Disney World. Well, we knew it was just a matter of time before Christmas started sneaking into the parks. So if you’re wondering when holiday decorations will start popping up in the parks…

An owl

Now, we get EXCITED to see the holiday decorations go up, and we do often see some of that happen BEFORE the official start of the holiday season (which technically runs from November 14th through December 31st). Well, the first holiday decorations have arrived in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and we’re sharing them with you!

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TONS of Disney Christmas Essentials Are Coming to ALDI Next Week

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So with the holidays coming up, we’ve been anxiously waiting to see what kind of cool holiday finds ALDI might throw out there this year.

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Well, next week is THE week. Because between November 5th and November 11th, ALDI will have a TON of Disney souvenirs and holiday items that you’ll want to make sure you grab. So mark your calendars and let’s check out next week’s ALDI finds!

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The New Target Collection That Will Save You Big in Disney World

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Have you ever been to Disney World and looked at the prices of kids’ Princess dresses? If you’ve got kids, the answer is probably “yes,” because kids see those dresses and LOSE THEIR MINDS, right? But here’s the thing…you don’t have to pay that price for those costumes.

Super Target

Here’s the deal. Target just dropped a brand new collection of Disney Princess dresses that are considerably cheaper than what you’ll find in the parks. So you can just grab those dresses at Target NOW and bring them with you on the trip. Bonus? These dresses make for great Halloween costumes, too…or anytime your little one wants to dress up!

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An EXCLUSIVE ‘Zootopia 2’ Popcorn Bucket Is Coming Soon…But Not Where You Think

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Okay, so who’s counting down the days until the next Disney movie hits screens? (Us…it’s us). Yep, Zootopia 2 will arrive in theaters on November 26th, and we are so ready to see what Nick, Judy, and all the citizens of Zootopia have been up to since the first movie dropped in 2016 (yep, it’s been 10 years!).

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Well, the movie will be introducing some new characters, including Gary the Snake (voiced by the incredible Ke Huy Quan), and Gary is now the star of his very own popcorn bucket that will be available exclusively at Regal Theatres.

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Did Disney Quietly Reveal the Opening Date for This NEW Magic Kingdom Snack Spot?

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Have you been wondering when Magic Kingdom’s new snack spot might open? We recently learned that Cool Ship has permanently closed in Tomorrowland, but it’s being replaced by a new snack stand called AstroFizz.

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AstroFizz will be serving up popcorn, churros, and drinks, but Disney didn’t confirm an opening date for the new dining spot. HOWEVER, Disney did sort of already confirm when it would be open…and that is by November 7th. We’ll tell you why we think this.

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Is Disney’s $400 Lightning Lane Premier Pass Worth It? We Tested It Out So You Don’t Have To!

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If you’re heading to Disneyland anytime soon, you may want to consider this skip-the-line option… if it’s not going to break the bank.

Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland

That’s right, you can skip the lines on almost every ride in Disneyland — if you buy a Lightning Lane Premier Pass. But these things don’t come cheap, so is it worth it? We tried it, and we’re here to tell you exactly how it went!

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REVIEW: Disney World Fans Often SWEAR by This Restaurant, but Does It Live up to the Hype?

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Psst. We’re at ‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. For those who are new here, hi, we’re Disney Food Blog, and we talk about Disney food. A lot of it. We also check in on Disney restaurants every so often to see if the food is still worth recommending. Now, some Disney World restaurants have reached ICON status and make the “must-visit” lists for any new Disney visitor. But it’s our job to make sure they still deserve a spot on that “must-visit” list!

‘Ohana bread pudding

‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has that kind of reputation, although — let’s face it — this restaurant has changed a lot over the past five years. But has it changed so much that it no longer deserves its “must-visit” status? Well, let’s go find out!

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