Walt Disney World is already expensive enough, but families visiting this October could find themselves spending considerably more just to avoid standing in long lines. With Halloween celebrations bringing additional visitors to Orlando, guests are facing some surprisingly high prices for one of Disney’s most popular vacation upgrades. And depending on when you visit, purchasing Lightning Lane might not be ...
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Disney World Preparing to Shut Down Popular Roller Coaster After 20 Years
One of Walt Disney World’s most popular roller coasters is facing some major changes, and guests planning a visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom may want to pay attention. Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain has been a favorite among thrill seekers for years. Between its backward drop, towering mountain, and terrifying encounter with the legendary Yeti, the attraction ...
Read More »Walt Disney World Eliminates Free Guest Perk, Days After New Price Hikes
Walt Disney World guests are getting hit from just about every direction when it comes to vacation costs, and Disney’s latest decision is giving some of its most loyal fans another reason to be frustrated. Just days after introducing another round of price increases across its Florida resort, Disney has eliminated a longtime discount that helped certain guests save money ...
Read More »Disney World Reveals Surprise Additions to Popular $199 Holiday Event
The holiday season at Walt Disney World is about to get a little more glamorous, and Disney is bringing some exciting changes to one of its most popular after-hours celebrations. Disney Jollywood Nights is returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in November, giving guests another opportunity to experience the park with a festive Hollywood twist. However, this year’s celebration won’t look ...
Read More »Disney World Guests Can Finally Book This Massive New Resort
Walt Disney World is preparing to welcome an entirely new resort next summer, and guests can officially start planning their stays. Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge has been one of the most anticipated additions to the resort’s hotel lineup, promising a completely different atmosphere from what many visitors have come to expect. With waterfront accommodations, Disney-inspired rooms, and plenty of recreation options, ...
Read More »Families Canceling Vacations to Walt Disney World After New Price Hikes
For years, families have watched the price of a Walt Disney World vacation climb higher and higher. Now, another round of increases is forcing some guests to confront a question they probably never wanted to ask. Is Disney World still worth the trip? Disney rolled out a sweeping collection of price hikes on October 6, affecting everything from theme park ...
Read More »Guests Empty Pockets for Stress-Free Disney World Vacations as Access for Park Attractions Now Limited
It’s no wonder that Disney officials don’t mind the softer attendance at the parks if this is how guests are acting. Credit: Disney Lightning Lane Premier Pass remains Disney’s most expensive line-skipping product at Walt Disney World, yet demand at Magic Kingdom–and other parks on major holidays–shows guests are still willing to pay for it when the value is clear. ...
Read More »Disney World Shuts Down Port Orleans Resort Location Effective Immediately
Walt Disney World is no stranger to closures right now. Credit: Viictor Mendes, Flickr Between ongoing attraction refurbishments and a steady run of resort projects, guests visiting Central Florida this fall have had to plan around more than a few construction walls. Now, another has gone up, and this time it is not inside a theme park. As of October ...
Read More »After 20 Years, Disney World Confirms Official Removal of Expedition Everest Yeti
After 20 years, Disney World is officially removing the famous Yeti from Expedition Everest inside Disney’s Animal Kingdom. But will something else be replacing it? Well, a former Disney Imagineer has spilled the beans on what the House of Mouse is planning. Disney World Is Moving Forward With Removing the Yeti From Expedition Everest Former Walt Disney Imagineer and Disney ...
Read More »Disney World Confirms Exciting New Addition to Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Guests with a sweet tooth have something to look forward to at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, where a popular treat from a longtime Discovery Island bar is about to become much easier to grab. Walt Disney World Resort says the change is coming to Nomad Lounge soon, though it isn’t live yet. A Fan-Favorite Goes Mobile Nomad Lounge, the ...
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