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QUIZ! Did You Know THIS About Disney World’s Mountains??

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It’s no secret that Disney loves mountain-themed attractions. Disney has mountain-themed rides around the globe — four of which are in Disney World. These include Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Splash Mountain (which will be getting a BRAND NEW overlay soon!), and Expedition Everest.

Expedition Everest

How much do YOU know about the mountain ranges of Disney World? We have ten questions to test your knowledge!

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7 Disney World Rides That NEED A Virtual Queue This Summer!

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At this time, Disney World hasn’t revealed what their virtual queue system will look like when the theme parks reopen in July. But it seems like it is all but certain Disney will implement SOME sort of virtual queue experience, but it’s scope and intricacies are unknown at this time!

World of Disney Virtual Queue sign

We’ve seen Virtual Queues already in place at some experiences like World of Disney for when crowds get large. At Universal Orlando, not every attraction had virtual queues, so we may not see EVERY ride and attraction at Disney World add one. That said, we have a few ideas for which rides we think TOTALLY need a Virtual Queue in Disney World.

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Can You Conquer These 5 Disney World CHALLENGES?

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We all have a little bit of a competitive streak (Disney board games are the bomb.)!

Cinderella Castle and Main Street, U.S.A. in Disney World

That’s why conquering Disney World challenges is so satisfying. These are some of the BIGGEST challenges out there that we dare you to complete during your next Disney vacation!

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FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND — Which Disney World Ride Will Win The PRIZE??

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What a JOURNEY it has been.

Haunted Mansion

We started with sixty four and now we are down to TWO in the Disney Food Blog Official Disney World Rides and Attractions Showdown Throw Down. 😉 But who will take the crown in tonight’s final round?

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We’ve Reached the End of Round THREE in the Disney World Rides and Attractions Throw Down! Which Attractions Made the Cut?

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In case you’ve been too busy puzzling or baking, we’ve been moderating a showdown throw down of Disney World Rides and Attractions.

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

You make a bracket, vote on your picks, and see which ride will win all the glory in the final championship round!

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6 Tips for Planning a Disney World Trip During Hurricane Season

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If you’ve been to Disney World before, chances are you faced at least one Florida torrential downpour that cleared to sunny skies minutes later (sometimes multiple times on the same day!).

Rainy Day Cavalcade in Magic Kingdom

But what do you do when a hurricane is headed to the Most Magical Place on Earth? Do you cancel your trip or make the most of it? We’re sharing six tips to help you plan for hurricane season in Disney World!

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Eight Lessons We Learned the Hard Way About Taking a BABY to Walt Disney World

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So you want to bring your baby to Disney World?

It’s Disney World!

We’ll be the first to say — we’ve been there. You’re thinking this beautiful little bundle of joy needs to experience the magic of Disney World, right? Oh, and it’s time to take advantage of Disney World’s “children under three are free” policy! 🙂 Take it from some parents who have braved Disney World with a babe in tow — bringing a baby to Disney World is totally doable, and can be great, but we learned some lessons the hard way.

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Take a Virtual Spin on The Wildest Ride in the Wilderness: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad!

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Don’t you wish you could be moseying through Frontierland right about now? Yeah, me too… which is why it’s so fun to be able to take a Virtual Ride on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad today!

Big Thunder Mountain in Magic Kingdom

Disney is sharing this super cool video of Walt Disney World’s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Magic Kingdom, and you’re invited to take a spin on what’s known in these parts as “The Wildest Ride in the Wilderness!” [Read more…]

The BIGGEST Time Wasters in Disney World — And How To Avoid Them!

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Whether it’s your first trip to Disney World or you have been 100 times, you would probably like to get the most out of the time and money you’ve invested in your visit, right?!

Magic Kingdom

Disney World is continually growing and changing, so we are always looking for ways to help you maximize your trip in the time leading up to, and of course during, your visit. Today we’re exploring some of the BIGGEST time wasters in Disney World and what you can do about them! [Read more…]

Is Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Temporarily CLOSING Next SPRING in Disney World?

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While we’ve already temporarily lost the Disney World Railroad at the Magic Kingdom due to TRON: Lightcyle Run construction, now it appears we might be losing another beloved train!

Big Thunder Mountain in Magic Kingdom

It’s too soon to be totally sure what’s going on with Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, but we DID see some very concerning stuff today that’s got us like, “Hey Big Thunder, you alright?”

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