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ALERT! The Skyliner Is CLOSING Next Week in Disney World

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The Disney Skyliner is a staple of Disney World. Eager resort guests and park hoppers alike run to these iconic gondolas for Hollywood Studios or EPCOT. But like everything at Disney, yearly refurbishments are a non-negotiable!

Skyliner

The Disney Skyliner will be closed from January 25th to January 31st, 2026. Disney will provide alternate transportation for guests, notably complimentary buses, but there are even more transportation methods you can take. Here’s everything you need to know, and how to get around in the meantime!

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If This Secret Gets Out, Nobody Will Stay at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Again

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For many Disney fans, the Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts are the apex of Walt Disney World hotels. The EPCOT Resort area hotels are iconic, classy, convenient, and they boast some serious perks (Stormalong Bay, Disney World’s BEST pool anyone?).

Stormalong Bay at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts

But what if I told you there’s a hidden gem in the EPCOT area that offers many of the same benefits (and maybe even some better ones) for hundreds less per night? It might just be the best-kept secret in the EPCOT resort area, and once this secret’s out, you might not want to stay at Yacht and Beach Club again.

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Time Is Running Out for This HUGE Disney Gift Card Deal

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One small Disney trick could save you more than you think.

Sam’s Club sometimes has discounted gift cards as well.

Disney gift cards can be used for just about everything when it comes to Disney purchases, which makes discounted ones especially valuable. Sam’s Club’s latest offers make it easy to stretch your Disney budget a little further without changing your plans at all.

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REVIEW: Why You Should Skip Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Stay HERE Instead

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When you’re planning a trip to Disney World, there are TONS of options for where to stay during your visit. You can stay at a Disney-owned resort, a non-Disney resort located at Disney World, one of the many hotels and resorts off Disney World, or even an Airbnb. As for us, we prefer to stay at a Disney resort.

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Disney resorts come with many perks, including transportation to the parks, Early Entry, Extended Evening Hours, and all the fun Disney atmosphere. Of course, there are different tiers of Disney resorts, and finding the one best for you can feel daunting. If you’ve been considering staying at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort but it’s outside your budget, we recommend another beach-themed resort instead!

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5 Reasons You Should Not Uber to the Grocery Store When You’re at Disney World

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A Disney World vacation is carefully planned, and you want to ensure you make the most of your time and money. Between park reservations, dining plans, and Lightning Lane strategies, the last thing you want to do is spend valuable vacation time sitting in traffic on the way to a grocery store.

Get snacks and drinks delivered!

While grocery delivery has long been a popular option for Disney travelers, changes in the Central Florida market mean it’s time to rethink the go-to choice. With Kroger Delivery ending service in Central Florida as of February 1, 2026, Amazon Fresh is quickly becoming the easiest, most reliable way to stock your hotel room without ever leaving the magic. Here’s why Ubering to the grocery store is one Disney mistake you can confidently skip, and why Amazon Fresh is the better option.

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Disney Just Dropped 7 Huge Announcements That Will Make Your Next Disney Vacation Even BETTER

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Disney’s newest announcements are all about getting more out of your vacation.

Rapunzel and Flynn Rider dancing during Cool Kid Summer

Instead of focusing on just one deal, Disney released a full suite of summer updates designed to add flexibility, value, and fun to Disney World trips in 2026. Altogether, these changes offer more ways to save, more ways to play, and more reasons to plan ahead!

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8 Overlooked Disney World Steakhouses You Keep Forgetting to Add to Your List

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Disney World has no shortage of iconic restaurants, but some seriously solid steaks keep flying under the radar.

Have a bite!

Between chasing reservations, planning park days, and trying to remember where you ate on your last trip, it’s easy to forget about some truly great meals. Disney World actually has several steak options that don’t get nearly enough love, and a few aren’t even traditional steakhouses. Let’s talk about nine spots you should absolutely consider adding back onto your list.

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Your Kids Can Eat FREE in Disney World in 2026 — Here’s How!

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Free? Did we hear the word free? Believe it or not, it IS possible to get certain things in Disney World for free, but you’ve gotta know how.

The character waffle meal!

And no, we don’t mean by complaining to Cast Members and getting things for free, that’s not how we roll. Dining in Disney World is sometimes one of the most expensive parts of a trip, so if you know you’ll be traveling with kids, it’ll be a BIG DEAL when we tell you that there’s a way your kiddos can eat for FREE in Disney World in 2026!

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4 Game-Changing Updates Announced for Disney World Hotels in 2026

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STOP right there if you’re planning a Walt Disney World Resort vacation in 2026. Disney’s hotels have some new and updated perks, and MAJOR savings opportunities that you NEED to know about before booking.

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is a Deluxe Resort

Whether you’re planning on splurging on a Deluxe Resort or swinging through a value resort for a few days, every Disney hotel guest has to know about these perks and offers.

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Don’t Forget About This Disney World Transportation Closure in 2026

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If you’ve got plans to stay at the beautiful Disney World resort that is Disney’s Wilderness Lodge in 2026, you’re going to have to plan accordingly for a big change coming early next year.

Wilderness Lodge Copper Creek

This deluxe resort is by far one of our favorites at Disney World. It’s gorgeous and offers several ways to get around Disney World, including boat transportation. However, a closure is coming to the boats in January — let’s take a look at the details!

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