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Disney World’s 2026 BoardWalk Mystery Project Might Be Replacing Empty Restaurants (Plural).

Tom Bricker — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:40:19 +0000

Last holiday season, Walt Disney World announced construction starting around Thanksgiving and continuing throughout 2026 at the BoardWalk. At the time, the scope and scale of the work was a mystery (and technically still is unconfirmed), but we do have some new theories about what the project(s) might entail. For starters, here’s the construction bulletin...

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Magic Kingdom Lightning Lane Multi-Pass Rankings & Time-Saving Strategy

Tom Bricker — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:20:04 +0000

This list ranks the best Lightning Lane Multi Passes at Magic Kingdom from both tiers, along with subjective strategy since there’s more to Walt Disney World’s new pre-arrival ride reservation service than simply making the top picks. Our guide explains how to approach LLMP to book as many attractions in MK as possible, maximizing time...

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Should You Avoid One of Our Favorite Disney Hotels Until 2028?

Tom Bricker — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:22:09 +0000

One of our favorite Disney hotels in the world is currently in the midst of a year-long, top to bottom refurbishment that will reimagine the guest rooms and common areas between now and late 2027 or 2028. We recently stayed in a club level suite and wanted to share whether you should avoid Sequoia Lodge...

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Disney World Moderate Resort Rankings

Tom Bricker — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:50:42 +0000

Which Walt Disney World Moderate Resort hotel is best? It’s a common question among vacation planners, and unlike Value Resorts, it’s difficult to answer. Coronado Springs, Caribbean Beach, Port Orleans Riverside & French Quarter each have strengths & weaknesses, and our “worst” might be your “best.” With that said, we’re going to attempt to rank...

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Best & Worst Magic Kingdom Counter Service Restaurants

Tom Bricker — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:30:52 +0000

This list ranks the best & worst quick service restaurants in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. Despite the park’s poor reputation for counter service dining, there are some good options, especially for families with kids who are picky eaters. With that said, we’re not going to sugarcoat this. Although it’s Walt Disney World’s...

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Deluxe Disney Dining Plan Costs $163 Per Night, Plus Other DDP Price Increases.

Tom Bricker — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:39:11 +0000

Walt Disney World has released 2027 vacation packages, revealing Disney Dining Plan price increases and changes. This includes the return of the Deluxe DDP, with a twist. This covers how pricing has gone up & down for kids and adults on the various tiers of DDP year-over-year and since 2019, plus our commentary. Let’s start...

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