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DisTwitter is losing it over Disney having (next to) no characters are the RunDisney Never Land 5K this morning. Are they overreacting, or was this a major #Disneyfail?
Read MoreTickets for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Now On Sale
Per WDWMagic.com, tickets for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party are now on sale
Read MoreDisney is Finally Realizing That the Worst Part of Walt Disney World is Getting Around Walt Disney World
Is Disney finally going to start improving it's horrible bus system? HT WDWMagic.com who wrote yesterday about a new Disney job posting that is focused on the long-term development of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts transportation. The full job post can be found here.
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Walt Disney World has released details for its annual "free" dining package promotion, with some changes for those who stay at moderate resorts.
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News broke this week that Disney is considering the creation of an immersive, Star Wars themed resort. While it might have been shocking at first sight, it actually fits a narrative about Disney resorts that's been around for a while now. Could this be the future of Walt Disney World resorts?
Read MoreTwo New Transport Options Coming To Walt Disney World
From the second you arrive at Walt Disney World, your biggest enemy is the time you spend getting from point A to point B. Disney has yet to perfect transit, but the rumor mill is buzzing, and it looks like two new forms of transportation will be coming to Walt Disney World. What are they, and what will they mean when it comes to picking your resort?
Read MoreDisney Releases 2017 Dates for Walt Disney World Parties - Here's Why You Should Go
Disney has released dates for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas party! Will you be attending either of these events? (You should!)
Read MoreThe MyDisneyExperience Update Makes Minimal Progress On The Thing I Hate Most About the App
Why can't I seem to figure this app out??
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American Express says it's concerned about overcrowding at its lounges, but is this really just about kids?
Read MoreUp to 35,000 Starpoints (3 Nights at the Dolphin) SPG Amex Signup Bonus
The American Express SPG card is offering up to 35,000 points as a signup bonus. Here's what that means for Disney travelers.
Read MoreDisney News Roundup from a Busy Week Ending 2.10.2017
It was the busiest week in recent memory for Disney news. Here's a roundup of this week's biggest stories.
Read MoreOur Quick Tips for Visiting the New "Pandora - The World of Avatar," Opening May 27
Disney announced today that Pandora - World of Avatar, will be opening May 27. Here are three quick tips to keep in mind if you're hearing to Disney's Animal Kingdom this summer!
Read MoreWe Loved Starring Rolls But Were Probably Part of the Problem
Some brief thoughts on the demise of Starring Rolls and the other changes we've seen at Hollywood Studios.
Read MoreJet Blue Offering Free Wifi On Every Flight
JetBlue is now offering free wifi for everyone on every flight.
Read MoreDisney World Email Offer - Past Guests up to 30% Off - Book by January 24
Disney sent out a 30% room discount offer to some of its recent guests. Keep your eyes on your email!
Read MoreJanuary 6, 2017 Weekly Roundup
Here's a roundup of the stories from the past week!
Read MoreDecember 30, 2016 Weekly Roundup
Here's your roundup of the biggest stories in Disney and points.
Disney
Holidays start slow at WDW. NYE will probably be the better test of whether there's been an actual shift in attendance, and happily, I'll be there!
Magic Kingdom Welcome Show Changing in New Year. Positive change that should allow for better crowd flows to start the day.
NYE Entertainment. Omg omg omg, I'm so excited we'll be at Epcot.
Free upgrade and late checkout at a Disney resort. Sometimes the best hack is being pleasant.
Points
A Spirit flight (and, er, bus) gone wrong. I love low-cost airlines, but this almost makes me want to rethink that.
Overbooking explained. Watch for a post in the future about making overbooking work for you.
Some different airline reviews. This won't matter for most Disney trips, but it's worth remembering how great some airlines you've never heard of can be.
Lock in Award Wallet rates while they're low. Award Wallet is an awesome service and they're justifiably raising their prices, so lock in the lower rates while you can!
There's Still Time!! Disney World NYE 2017 Availability
Christmas with the family got you thinking about going away for New Year's Eve? Maybe that bonus check just got here?
Hotels
Disney still has plenty of availability across their hotel tiers, with nights starting at $152.
If you've got Starpoints, you can book a two-night stay for 10,000 points per night.
The Chase UR portal has Pop Century from $166.46. If you haven't read about booking through the UR portal, check out our post here.
Flights
As for flights, checking on Kayak, from Chicago we're at $161 round-trip on Spirit, NYC $250 round-trip on Spirit, and LAX at $350 with stops or $450 non-stop, round-trip.
Tickets
For tickets, we always recommend Undercover Tourist. A four-day adult park hopper costs $390.74. If you're just interested in a relaxing trip, consider a two-day, no hopping, ticket for $220.88.
Activities
You'll want to get into a park early and stay there for NYE. Hollywood Studios, Epcot, and Magic Kingdom are the options (Animal Kingdom closes prior to midnight). Personally, I love Epcot for NYE, as the world showcase gets really bumpin. Downside is with so few attractions, the lines will be huge. We're talking 6+ hours. Might be a good time to consider that Epcot barcrawl you've been putting off. Need to know more, check out the tips from The Mouse for Less!
December 23, 2016 Weekly Roundup
Here's a roundup of the top stories of the week.
Disney
Annual Passholders Get Dedicated Entrance Lanes. I've had horrible experiences at park open with lines, but never any other time.
Alcohol Service in Magic Kingdom Expands beyond Be Our Guest. Alcohol at the most kid-friendly park, yay or nay? I'll admit that I wish I could have it for walking around, but table service will have to do.
New Park Hopping Bus Service Reviewed. It'll be interesting to see if this becomes a permanent feature. Seems a bit awkward as it stands, and I don't expect to use it on my upcoming trip, but we'll see.
Travel and Points
States Where You'll Need Passports to Fly. This is really important for anyone flying into MCO from one of these airports!!
Point Conversion Between Virgin and Alaska. The details of the big merger start to take shape.
Would 100 Nights in the Swan & Dolphin Be Worth It? Starwood redemptions are a sort of hidden gem at WDW, maybe they can get you on your way to some perks!
The Future of Travel? CNN is a pretty cheesy source for travel news, but this was a funnish story.