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Sure, it’s only April, but is it too early to celebrate the holidays? (Don’t answer that).
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While we are still many months away from tossing our tree up and singing carols, we are already mentally preparing for what the holidays will look like. Each year, we hang up our Hallmark ornaments and smile at the memories they bring. If you’re an ornament collector like we are, you have to check out the FIRST LOOK at the 2026 Disney Hallmark Keepsake ornaments.
Since their introduction back in 2024, Lightning Lanes have become integral to experiencing Walt Disney World’s theme parks, including the Magic Kingdom.
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However, if you’re going to use Disney’s latest skip-the-line system at the “Most Magical Place on Earth”, there is a strategy you need to keep in mind when booking any of the three types of Lightning Lanes.
The Walt Disney Company recently settled a class action lawsuit that accused the company of inflating streaming prices through its process of channel building.
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The settlement was approved by a judge in March and resolves the claims brought by YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream subscribers who alleged Disney violated antitrust laws by forcing distributors to carry bundles of networks as a condition for licensing content.
It feels like Disney World is a never-ending construction site right now!
Wilderness Lodge in Disney World
The parks are undergoing some major renovations, including the addition of a new Cars land called Piston Peak, a Villains Land, and a Monsters Inc. Land! While these changes are pretty exciting, it does mean that the resort is in a bit of an “in-between” period. Not even the hotels are going unscathed! Over at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, a temporary closure has officially begun.
I don’t know about you, but any day I resist buying a new Disney Loungefly backpack is a good day. There are just SO many incredible designs featuring iconic franchises and characters that it can be hard not to want to buy every single one.
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Well, friends, if you’re anything like me, you might want to hide (or maybe grab!) your wallets because a brand-new Disney Loungefly backpack just dropped online, and it features some iconic characters that will make you want to scream. That’s right, a new Monsters University Loungefly just arrived, and we are obsessed.
What’s better than ending a day at the Magic Kingdom or EPCOT with a viewing of each park’s respective fireworks show? How about watching them from a private boat while floating on the lagoon with snacks in hand and zero crowds?
Happily Ever After
Yes, it’s a real thing, and yes, it’s a splurge. But if you’re looking for something special (REALLY special), this $499 experience might be one of Disney World’s best-kept secrets.
Well, it’s officially happening. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith has officially closed in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and is getting completely reimagined as Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets.
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Well, with this actually still BEING Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, the ride still needs some sweet tunes, and well, it’s not like the Muppets don’t have a pretty SWEET band called Electric Mayhem, right? Well, we just attended an event where we got to hear one of Electric Mayhem’s songs that was created JUST for the ride…yep, we got to hear one of the ride’s new songs FIRST.
It’s time to celebrate one of our favorite water bottles of all time, and we are being incredibly serious about this!
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The Owala water bottle is turning 6 years old, and the company feels like it’s time for a vacation. That’s why they’re dropping a new collection that’s beach and sunshine ready! If you’re like us and love to add to your own collection, you need to see these new designs!
These Disney World tips, tricks, and secrets might be under-the-radar, but they will still make a BIG impact on your upcoming vacation.
Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle
Let’s get into it!
It has been a whirlwind few months for Disneyland Paris with the official opening of the NEW Disney Adventure World. This newly renamed park (formerly known as Walt Disney Studios Park) recently underwent a massive expansion and retheming to include lands like the new World of Frozen and Adventure Way.
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We were lucky enough to visit Disney Adventure World and had a great time exploring all the new rides, restaurants, shops, and more, but there are still some parts of this expansion that have not opened yet, including a new Up-themed ride. Disney has just announced the name and opening timeline for this ride — get ready for Wilderness Explorers Sky Swings coming in 2027!
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