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4 New Things Disney World’s Most Expensive Hotels Desperately Need

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Staying at one of Disney World’s deluxe hotels should feel like an instant upgrade the second you walk through the doors.

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These resorts are gorgeous, iconic, and some of the most expensive hotel stays on property. When you are paying deluxe-level prices, there are certain things that just feel like they should already be included. So today, we’re talking about four things Disney World’s most expensive hotels desperately need if they want to fully live up to that luxury price tag.

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I Was a Disney World Cast Member. Here Are 5 Restaurants I’ll NEVER Go Back To

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There’s no doubt the majority of Disney World Cast Members LOVE Disney. However, sometimes even they have their limits. After all, you work in Disney World six days a week for over six months, you start seeing Mickey Mouse in your dreams! 

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Yes, there are some things we REFUSE to do now that the Disney Food Blog team of former Disney World Cast Members is off the clock. Today we’re talking FOOD. After working in EPCOT, Magic Kingdom, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we have some opinions about Disney World dining. Here’s a list of all the places we DON’T plan to visit any time soon. 

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A NEW Permit Has Been Filed For A Classic Magic Kingdom Attraction

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More updates are coming to Magic Kingdom! The popular theme park has been quite busy lately with tons of updates and new additions.

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The park is currently working on new additions like Piston Peak and Villains Land, while popular attractions like Big Thunder Mountain and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin are getting some TLC. Now, more updates are on the horizon because a new permit has been filed for a classic Disney attraction. 

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SODA GOBLINS! We Just Found a Brand-New Soda at Disney World and You Need To Try It Immediately

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There’s a secret soda flavor at Disney World…and it’s not in the parks!

We found it!

While everyone’s busy hunting snacks inside the theme parks, Disney has quietly tucked an exclusive soda flavor inside one of its newest hotels. And if you know JUST where to search for it, this drink is one of those blink-and-you’ll-miss-it details that feels very Disney, but we’re spilling all of its secrets!

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7 Things Cast Members at Disney World Hotels Want To Tell You But Won’t Cause They’re Too Nice

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Disney World’s Hotel Cast Members are renowned for their excellent customer service and helpful disposition. However, just under the surface, there are some things they’re often biting their tongues to stop from saying.

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From dining to luggage to check-in and check-out issues, Disney Hotel Cast Members are often dealing with situations that they have no control over, though some guests simply ignore that. These are some of the thoughts running through their heads.

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The Single BIGGEST Announcement Disney Made Last Month

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January was PACKED with so much Disney news that it can be difficult to pick out the biggest announcement!

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We got so many updates, ranging from major closures to summer Disney World deals and special offerings. With that said, the announcement revolving around the RETURN of a beloved hotel restaurant experience literally took our breath away! Pull up a chair, grab a pastry, and get ready for some major Disney dining news — we’re spilling the tea on the long-awaited return of the Garden View Lounge — Tea Room Experience!

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The Disney World Skyliner Reopens After Refurbishment

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We have some exciting Disney World news – the Disney Skyliner is back open! The Skyliner was closed from January 25th to January 31st and reopened this morning. We’re so excited to ride again.

The Skyliner are skyway gondolas that feature some of our favorite Disney characters. It connects two Disney World parks, Hollywood Studios and EPCOT, with five resorts. Here are some of our favorite ways to get around using the Skyliner!

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FULL LIST of Disney World Hotel Perks for Your 2026 Trip

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Planning a Disney World vacation without staying on property? You might want to rethink that strategy.

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Booking a Disney resort hotel isn’t just about convenience (though that’s definitely a bonus). It’s about unlocking a whole roster of exclusive perks that can seriously upgrade your vacation experience. From getting into the parks before everyone else to scoring those impossible-to-get dining reservations, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about Disney World hotel perks for 2026.

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Boat Transportation at This Popular Disney World Resort Reopened

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We’ve got some good news for those who are visiting Disney World, and specifically those staying at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge!

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Late in 2025, Disney announced that there would be a closure of the boat transportation at the resort in January. That closure prevented people from taking a boat from the resort to the Magic Kingdom, and vice versa. Well, we’re happy to say it looks like the closure is officially over!

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Southwest Just Made Our Next Flight to Disney World Only $49

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We have some travel news you’ll need to sit down for. Southwest Airlines just launched some of the best travel deals of the year with one-way tickets as low as $49!

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You’ll have to hurry – this deal is only offered for trips booked today or tomorrow, January 30th, by 11:59 PM Pacific Time! It’s valid on travel within the continental US from February 17th to May 20th, 2026. This offer is perfect for your spring break trip or a long weekend getaway.

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