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Update on the WDW Four Park Character Meet Challenge

Update on the WDW Four Park Character Meet Challenge

A few weeks ago, we announced our Walt Disney World Four Character Meet Challenge to raise awareness and money for the Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Foundation. In this article, I am going to share some very exciting updates that we have with regards to our challenge. We've Set a Date! First, we have set a date for when we will be making our attempt at this challenge. That date is Friday June 30th 2023. We changed our Park Reservation to Epcot, where we will begin our challenge. Our Donation Site Is UP! Second, we have created a donation web site for the…
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Trip Planning Summer 2023:  Five Weeks To Go!

Trip Planning Summer 2023: Five Weeks To Go!

It's been awhile since I have posted any trip planning updates for our 2023 trip. This article will serve to catch everyone up on where we are at, as well as list out our remaining "to-do". We are glad to have you following along! Where We Are At Cinderella's Castle at the Magic Kingdom Here is a quick summary of our current plans, as of the date of this article We plan on traveling to Central Florida on Sunday June 25th via car. We currently have ten park days planned: June 26th-30th, July 3rd-7th We will be returning home on…
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The Disney Dining Plan Is Back!  But Is It Worth It?

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

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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Announcing the WDW Four Park Character Meet Challenge!!!

Announcing the WDW Four Park Character Meet Challenge!!!

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

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

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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Our Experience Buying WDW Annual Passes

Our Experience Buying WDW Annual Passes

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

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

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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WDW Park Reservation Update:  Mar 26, 2023

WDW Park Reservation Update: Mar 26, 2023

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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Park Hopping Strategies at Walt Disney World

Park Hopping Strategies at Walt Disney World

In our previous article about buying Walt Disney World tickets, we touched upon the Park Hopper option, which allows you to visit multiple parks per day (with some restrictions which I will touch upon below). Today we will talk about some strategies to make the most use of this add-on feature. What is Park Hopping? The Park Hopping option allows you to visit multiple WDW parks in a single day. In the past, there were no restrictions to park hopping. You could go to the Magic Kingdom for rope drop, head to Epcot for lunch, bounce over to Animal Kingdom…
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Ranking the Countries of Epcot’s World Showcase

Ranking the Countries of Epcot’s World Showcase

The World Showcase at Epcot is one of our favorite areas in all of Walt Disney World. The country pavilions give you a taste (pun intended) of the culture of each country, especially when they are staffed by natives of those countries. Yes, we know that it isn't the same as actually traveling to said country. However, it does give you some perspective on the variety of peoples, foods, customs that makes us each unique. More importantly, it allows us to celebrate our similarities, as human beings aren't defined by arbitrary lines on a map. Of course, Banshee and I…
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