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The cold weather has arrived, and it’s given us the perfect excuse to pick up some new Disney sweatshirts!
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Amazon, Target, and BoxLunch are all great options for buying Disney merch online. If you’re in the market for some great Disney sweatshirts, these sites all have you covered, and we’re sharing with you some of our favorite finds!
Flying to the Orlando International Airport (our beloved MCO) might not be the best part of your Disney World vacation, but new routes are being added that might make it a little easier to get to.
MCO Airport Security
According to the Orlando Business Journal, more than a dozen new domestic and international flights are coming to the Orlando Airport, with services starting as early as January and going into the summer.
The Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend is coming February 26th through March 2nd, 2026! Whether you are getting ready to participate in the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend, preparing to cheer someone on in the race, or are just now learning there is a race that weekend, we have an update you need to know.
EPCOT
Due to the Disney Princess Half Marathon on Sunday, March 1st, EPCOT will open a bit later than usual. Don’t worry, it’s nothing too crazy, but we don’t want you showing up at the normal opening time only to find that the park is closed. EPCOT will open at 10 AM instead of 9 AM, with Early Entry beginning at 9:30 AM.
The United Airlines app just got some NEW features that could make your next trip easier! The new features include ‘Virtual Gate’, a Club recommendation tool, and a real-time bag tracker. United Airlines wants travelers to feel confident about their trip, and United’s Chief Customer Officer stated, “the more information our customers have, the more confident they feel about their trip – and that’s particularly important during the holidays.”
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According to United Airlines, 84% of United customers use the app while flying, and these new features aim to provide more information that travelers might want during their journey. Let’s take a look at these new features!
Looking for the right Christmas gift? You can never go wrong with Loungefly bags!
Loungefly bags galore!
BoxLunch just dropped a ton of new Loungefly bags, nine to be exact, and you seriously need to check them out. You still have a small window for Christmas shopping, and a new Loungefly bag will make any Disney fan happy this holiday season.
Parking Cast Members at Disney World are rockin’ some NEW costumes! These Cast Members are looking bright and stylish in the new look.
New costumes!
Parking Cast Members began wearing new costumes earlier this year, ditching the old yellow and white for dark blue shorts or pants and a white shirt. Now, the Cast Members have debuted a brand-new shirt that is complete with sketched Disney vehicles.
Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade is one of our favorite parades at Magic Kingdom. From the toy soldiers to Santa Claus, there is so much to see during this parade. However, usually you can only see the parade if you purchase tickets for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.
Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade
Good news, though! Each year, for a limited time, you can catch this festive holiday parade during regular park hours. That’s right, no special ticket needed for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Just a ticket into Magic Kingdom will get you the option to see this special parade.
Disney World trips are HARD. Tons of fun, yes, but also lots of hard work.
VentaPak in Disney World
You’re walking miles and miles each day in the parks, much more than most people are used to, so you’ve gotta be sure that you have the right shoes that won’t give you blisters, your socks are tall enough, and not to mention making sure you’ve packed the right clothes for the weather. Since we’re in Disney World nearly every day, have stayed at ALL the hotels, eaten at EVERY restaurant, and have dealt with those last-minute emergencies, when we say these five items WILL make your trip easier, we mean it from the bottom of our hearts!
A parade change is hitting Magic Kingdom in early January 2026!
Disney Starlight
Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away is the newest parade to debut at Magic Kingdom. This nighttime parade follows in the footsteps of previous iconic nighttime parades like the Main Street Electrical Parade and SpectroMagic. It typically takes place two times per night, but in early January, there will only be one parade per night. If you’re heading to Disney World during this time, we’ve got all the details you need to know.
It’s the holiday season, and it’s also time for the busiest week of the year to visit Disney World! If you’re heading for vacation, you’re going to want to pack your patience and prepare your wallet.
MK at Christmastime
If you’re visiting Disney World for the holiday season, you likely know to expect crowds and long lines for food, rides, and characters. You are also probably thinking about purchasing Lightning Lane Multi Pass, Lightning Lane Single Pass for those rides that offer it, or even Lightning Lane Premium Pass to help manage your day! However, if you are looking to pay to skip the line, be ready to pay premium prices for this convenience on the busiest week of the year.
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