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Nov
18
2025
By buster
The Disney Dining Plan Is Back! But Is It Worth It?

The Disney Dining Plan Is Back! But Is It Worth It?

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Last week, Disney announced a number of big changes coming to Walt Disney World in 2024. One of those changes that is getting the most attention is the return of the Disney Dining Plan. This is a pre-pandemic feature where guests staying at a WDW hotel could pre-pay for their on-property meals prior to their trip. The popularity stemmed from the fact that you could budget for dining in advance and, if you took full advantage of the plan, you might actually save money. In addition, Disney sometimes offered "free dining". This is where you could get a dining plan…
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Nov
18
2025
By buster
Announcing the WDW Four Park Character Meet Challenge!!!

Announcing the WDW Four Park Character Meet Challenge!!!

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IMPORTANT UPDATES: Learn more about our latest updates here. Go to our donation page and DONATE MONEY to the Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Foundation. Follow us on Instagram for exclusive challenge day updates. Leave any tips that you might have for us in the comments. SPREAD THE WORD! And now, the original article.... We are always up for a challenge, especially when it involves Walt Disney World. People do ride challenges, like the Mountain Challenge. Others do drinking challenges like the infamous Drink Around the World Showcase Challenge. There was one person who last year ran a mile at every WDW resort,…
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Nov
18
2025
By banshee
Packing a Special Needs Theme Park Bag

Packing a Special Needs Theme Park Bag

Disney World With Disabilities,
I have read some wonderful blogs about what people pack in their park bags.  I thought I would contribute to that community.  Along with the usual necessary sundries, Buster and I have found some items we are sure to pack for the day unique to Little Banshee’s needs.  Some of these are the same as everyone else, some unique to our family.  At any rate, I thought I would chime in with our families must brings. First… I carry my own smaller needs in a Loungefly.  Perfect size for me and they are so Disney chic!  That’s my phone, wallet, lip balm, sunglasses, and body glide…
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Nov
18
2025
By buster
Our Experience With Wheelchair Transfers at Walt Disney World

Our Experience With Wheelchair Transfers at Walt Disney World

Disney World With Disabilities,
As we have mentioned in previous articles, Little Banshee has Phelan-McDermid Syndrome. In her case, it means that she has low muscle tone, impaired gross and fine motors skills, and developmental delays (among other symptoms). She is generally able to walk, but just not to the extent that is required in the parks. As a result, when we travel to WDW, she tours the parks in a wheelchair. When she rides the rides, she able to transfer from her wheelchair to most rides with some assistance from us. It is no stretch to say that doing so is akin to…
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Nov
18
2025
By buster
What Countries Should Be Added to EPCOT’s World Showcase?

What Countries Should Be Added to EPCOT’s World Showcase?

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The World Showcase at Epcot is one of our favorite spaces in all of Walt Disney World. It is the It's a Small World ride in park form. Visitors can explore the culture, people, and food of 11 countries spanning 4 continents. And you can do this all within a 1+ mile walk around a picturesque lagoon in Central Florida. While visiting each country's pavilion isn't nearly the same as visiting the country itself, I love how it embraces what makes us the same as people, while celebrating our wonderful differences. The last World Showcase pavilion to open was Norway,…
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Nov
18
2025
By buster
Our Experience Buying WDW Annual Passes

Our Experience Buying WDW Annual Passes

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As I mentioned in my previous article, Disney announced that they are resuming sales of Walt Disney World Annual Passes. This was met with a loud cheer, but also some anxiousness. This was for two reasons. First, Disney explicitly stated that "[t]he quantity of passes will be limited and passes, or a pass type, may become unavailable for purchase at any time". With all of the pent up demand for AP's and the potential for getting shut out yet again, you know that people are going to be slamming Disney's website as soon as they go on sale. That brings…
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Nov
18
2025
By buster
WDW Annual Passes are Back! But Are They Worth It?

WDW Annual Passes are Back! But Are They Worth It?

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The biggest Walt Disney World news of the week is that Annual Passes will once again be available for purchase! Previously, Disney had suspended sales of all passes except the lowest tier weekday pass which is only available to Florida residents. The general message from Disney had been that they wanted to prioritize park reservations for non-pass holders, since those visitors tend to generate more revenue for the company. While this makes sense from a pure dollars-and-cents standpoint, it alienated many of Disney's most ardent fans, particularly Disney Vacation Club members who tend to make multiple trips per year to…
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Apr
02
2023
By admin

April 2023 Site News

Site News
Good morning everyone! April is here which means warmer weather, longer days, and another update for our community on some happenings behind the scenes. We Are Live On Facebook Buster and the Banshee now has a presence on Facebook. You can find us by clicking here, or just search for "Buster and the Banshee". We already have over 200 followers, which is pretty exciting! If you follow us on Facebook, any time we post a new article, it will show up in your Facebook feed. That means that you can be among the first people to know when something new…
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Apr
02
2023
By buster
Using Reward Points to Stay on Walt Disney World Property

Using Reward Points to Stay on Walt Disney World Property

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In the first part of my series on saving money on your Walt Disney World vacation, I discussed how you can save money by buying Disney gift cards at Target using the Target RED Card, driving instead of flying, and staying off property. Originally, I was going to use Part Two to provide suggestions on saving money on dining and souvenirs. However, instead I am going to do a deeper dive into using "reward points" to stay on property. But First, My Disclaimer The strategy that I am going to talk about involves earning points through signing up and using…
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Nov
18
2025
By buster
WDW Park Reservation Update: Mar 26, 2023

WDW Park Reservation Update: Mar 26, 2023

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Welcome to the March 2023 installment of our ongoing series on Park Reservation availability. Last month we started to see reservations for the Magic Kingdom for Annual Passholders reach capacity, mainly due to the opening of the new Tron ride. This month, we are seeing a lot more parks hit their limit around the Easter holiday. What Does Park Reservation Availability Look Like Today? As is the case every year, crowds start to grow the week before Easter. With many school spring breaks coinciding with the holiday, more people are making the pilgrimage to WDW during this time of year.…
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