MagicGuides Blog - Disney World Updates, News, Vacation Information

The MagicGuides Blog provides updates about goings on at Disney World, including current events, attraction and restaurant openings and closings, vacation deals, and much more! Check back often for the most current travel information.

When is the cheapest time to go to Disney World?

The biggest drawback to a Disney World vacation is the cost. That's why it's important to know if there are less expensive times to go. Early January through Presidents’ Day weekend is the cheapest time to go to Disney World. Next would be late August through early September and non-holiday weekdays during October, November, [...]

By Josh|2020-09-29T14:17:53+00:00September 28th, 2020|MagicGuides Blog - Disney World Updates, Uncategorized|0 Comments

How many days do you need for each Disney park?

Many first-time guests wonder how many days they'll need at each Disney theme park. Magic Kingdom and Epcot are the top priorities for shorter trips. But to get the full Disney World experience, you must visit for at least 5-7 days and spend one full day at each theme park. Let's take a closer [...]

By Josh|2020-09-24T20:12:58+00:00September 24th, 2020|MagicGuides Blog - Disney World Updates, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Can you go to Disney without planning?

Back in college, a couple of friends and I went to Disney World on our spring break. I volunteered to make the arrangements and plan our itinerary. At first, I wasn't sure how much planning I should do, if any at all. Can you go to Disney World without Planning? Because of its size [...]

By Josh|2020-09-23T11:59:46+00:00September 22nd, 2020|MagicGuides Blog - Disney World Updates, Uncategorized|0 Comments

How do I start planning a Disney trip?

My motto has always been to plan ahead, and Disney World vacations are no different. I book my trip and then immediately begin to plan every detail – months in advance. It’s easy for me because I’ve been to Disney World so many times. However, many guests don't know where to start their planning. [...]

By Josh|2020-09-21T18:21:27+00:00September 15th, 2020|MagicGuides Blog - Disney World Updates, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Sip, Savor and Stay Saturdays at Swan and Dolphin

Disney's Swan and Dolphin Resort has announced a new food and wine event billed as Sip, Savor, and Stay Saturdays. The event will kick off this September and last for a little over a month. So if you haven't made your fall 2020 Disney World reservations yet, then you might want to consider a [...]

By Josh|2020-09-15T17:24:10+00:00August 31st, 2020|MagicGuides Blog - Disney World Updates, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Costumes Allowed at Magic Kingdom for Fall 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on Disney parks this year. After closing down the resort for several months, Disney World is now back in business, albeit with reduced capacity, reduced operating hours, and enhanced public health and safety measures. And, after Disney canceled its annual Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party for 2020, many were [...]

By Josh|2020-08-28T18:44:25+00:00August 28th, 2020|MagicGuides Blog - Disney World Updates, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Disney Executives Get Paychecks Restored While Many Cast Members Remain on Furlough

We some good news - and some not so good news - on the job front at Disney. Disney Executives get their Paychecks Restored According to Deadline, The Walt Disney Company has restored paychecks to its executives as of August 23rd. This comes after temporary salary reductions were introduced amidst the pandemic. These reductions, [...]

By Josh|2020-08-27T20:19:31+00:00August 27th, 2020|MagicGuides Blog - Disney World Updates, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Disney Park Pass is Here to Stay

Disney's Josh D’Amaro was recently interviewed by Roger Dow for The Dow Report. D'Amaro, who is the Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products, talks about the reopening of Disney's theme parks around the world. He also speaks about the Disney Park Pass reservation system and how it may be here to stay D'Amaro [...]

By Josh|2020-09-29T13:28:25+00:00August 27th, 2020|MagicGuides Blog - Disney World Updates, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Disney Cast Members Receive Indefinite Furlough Notice

Since the coronavirus pandemic forced thousands of Disney Cast Members to be furloughed, it was expected that they would return to work within 6 months of April. Unfortunately, Disney recently scaled back its park hours because attendance just wasn't bouncing back as anticipated. Additionally, the virus concerns still linger with no immediate resolution in [...]

By Josh|2020-08-25T18:25:06+00:00August 25th, 2020|MagicGuides Blog - Disney World Updates, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Universal Orlando Attendance Rebounding Faster than Disney World

The COVID-19 pandemic forced the closures of theme parks around the country. As of July, Florida's two largest theme parks - Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort - have since reopened but to greatly diminished capacity. However, one theme park seems to be rebounding faster than the other. According to a new Deutsche [...]

By Josh|2020-08-25T16:46:42+00:00August 24th, 2020|MagicGuides Blog - Disney World Updates, Uncategorized|0 Comments

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