Disney World has been going through some major changes recently.

The EPCOT transformation is complete (well, mostly because we’re still waiting for the completion of CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza). A new ride, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, is coming to Magic Kingdom. Magic Kingdom is getting an expansion. Animal Kingdom’s DinoLand U.S.A. is getting a re-theme. Disney World hotels are ALSO changing, though, and we’re going to give you the rundown of what’s going on.

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

If you were planning on getting some pool time in on your trip in 2024, you’ll want to know about the pool closures happening at Caribbean Beach. The Fuentes del Morro pool, which is the pool closest to the hotel’s main lobby, will be closed through April for refurbishment.

However, Caribbean Beach has five other pools that visitors will be able to swim in during that time, but note that they could mean a bit of a hike from your room depending on where it’s located (Caribbean Beach is HUGE, y’all).

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Disney’s Port Orleans — French Quarter

Another pool closure will affect Port Orleans — French Quarter. The Doubloon Lagoon pool will be closed through April. Visitors will be allowed to use the pool at Port Orleans — Riverside just next door, but that could be a bit of a hike just for some pool time.

So if you’re planning to stay at Port Orleans — French Quarter and want to use the pool while there, you may want to consider booking a stay at Port Orleans — Riverside instead.

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Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

The Polynesian is getting some brand new Disney Vacation Club (DVC) villas, and construction is currently underway. That means those visiting the hotel might hear construction noise during the day.

However, those villas are expected to open later in 2024, so if you’re interested in staying there, you might want to keep an eye out for an opening date.

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Disney’s Boardwalk Inn

There is a LOT going on at the Boardwalk Inn right now. First, the hotel is getting updated rooms with new decor and furniture. But there is also a closure you need to be aware of. Big River Grille & Brewing Works has permanently closed. 

However, two NEW dining spots are coming to the Boardwalk, The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers is currently under construction and set to open this year. Disneyland’s Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs will also be making a trek east and opening a location on the Boardwalk sometime in 2024.

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Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Another hotel that’s been getting some new updated rooms is Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. The lobby is also getting a refresh. There is a currently LOT of construction going on at this hotel right now, so you may hear noise during the day.

Also, 1900 Park Fare will be reopening in 2024 with an updated character dining experience.

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Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campgrounds

Disney’s newest DVC property will be opening this summer at Fort Wilderness Resort. The Cabins at Fort Wilderness Resort have received some new fun updates and are now available for select DVC members to book.

The cabins will sleep up to six adults and will have a bedroom, bathroom, living room, full kitchen, and private patio. A select number of cabins will also be dog-friendly.

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So as you can see, a LOT of changes are happening at Disney World hotels, and if you’re planning a stay in 2024, we wanted you to be aware of them.

Stay tuned to DFB for more!

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Walt Disney World has updated their cancelation policy for 2025 hotel stays, which opens for bookings tomorrow, February 27.

2025 Hotel Cancelation Policy

Currently, guests can cancel room-only reservations up to five days before arrival without a penalty. Beginning in 2025, the cancelation window will be changed to up to eight days before arrival. If guests cancel less than eight days before arrival, they will forfeit their deposit, which is the cost of one night.

The cancelation policy for vacation packages that include hotel rooms and park tickets has not changed. Guests can cancel the entire package up to 30 days before their arrival date for a full refund. Guests can cancel from two to 29 days but will be charged a $200 fee. Canceling the day before or the day of the arrival will mean forfeiting the entire package cost.

Beginning in 2025, hotel guests will get admission to a water park included with their stay. Early entry and extended evening hours will also be available.

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Disney World is introducing some BIG changes in 2025!

Walt Disney World Resort has already made some monumental changes to its parks this year, and we’re looking forward to all the changes to come. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is set to open this summer, one of our favorite restaurants is making a comeback, and an all-new festival area is set to open in EPCOT.  However, Disney resorts around the globe never stop changing and now we know of a big change that will be introduced to Disney World hotel guests in 2025!

Beginning tomorrow February 27th, 2024, guests can start booking their 2025 Disney World Vacation Packages. With that said, 2025 room reservations will look a little different than they do now, though — according to an official Disney press release, 2025 arrivals for room-only reservations can cancel their reservations UP TO EIGHT (8) DAYS before their arrival without penalty.

Previously, reservations could be canceled up to five days before to avoid penalty, so this change does restrict Disney World hotel guests a bit more than in years past. Canceling 0-7 days out from the reservation will result in the forfeiture of the deposit (the cost of a one-night stay).

Disney representation confirmed that the Vacation Packages cancelation policy has not changed.

The current Vacation Package policy is as follows:

If you book your resort reservation in a Vacation Package (the resort reservation includes a room and park tickets), you can cancel the entire package up to 30 days out from your arrival date for a full refund. From 2 to 29 days, you can cancel but will be penalized a $200 cancelation fee (prices are subject to change). If you cancel the day before or on the day of your arrival, the penalty is a complete forfeiture of the entire package cost.

It’s important to note that changes to a package that includes a hotel stay will impact the entire package — meaning you can’t single out the hotel when canceling.

Also being included in the 2025 Disney World Vacation Packages is FREE water park access on the day of arrival. That means on the day you check in you can hop over to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park or Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park (whichever is open) to get your vacation started even faster — free of charge!

We’ll keep you posted as more 2025 Disney World news, rule changes, and fun tidbits unfold, so stay tuned here at DFB for all the latest! Oh, and remember that you don’t have to plan your next Disney World vacation alone! Our friends at Small World Vacations are here to help with any planning advice and will be with you throughout the planning process from start to finish.

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It is time to start planning your 2025 Disney World vacation!

It’s never too early to start planning your trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth. If you want to get the best dining reservations, rooms, and vacation package offers, booking early is recommended. Disney just announced that you’ll be able to start booking your 2025 Disney World vacation SOON, and they snuck in some other exciting news!

Disney World has LOTS of hotel offerings. You can choose one of their value resorts, moderate resorts, or deluxe resorts for your stay. Each resort has its own perks such as proximity to the Skyliner or even walking distance to a park.

Currently, when you stay at a Disney World hotel, you can get access to longer theme park hours, and Disney just announced that these perks are carrying over into 2025!

Every guest who stays at a Disney World hotel can go to the parks 30 minutes before the regular park opening time with early theme park entry. This perk takes rope dropping to another level and allows you to have a little extra time in the parks before everyone else.

If you choose to stay at a Disney Deluxe Resort or Deluxe Villa Resort, you can get even more park time with Extended Evening Hours! These extra hours will continue in 2025 and give you extra evening time after the official park closing time. Extended Evening Hours are available in one park on scheduled dates. You can check the Disney World app or website to find out which parks and which dates the extra hours will be available during your stay.

We’re excited to see these hotel perks getting extended into 2025, so don’t forget to start booking your Disney World vacations soon!

We’ll be watching for more Disney news, so keep following DFB!

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When it comes to choosing where to go on vacation, you’ve literally got a whole world at your fingertips (for the most part.)

So, why is it that Disney Adults just love coming back to the one place they know best — Disney World? When Ibiza, Mykonos, and Tulum are no longer the trendy vacation spots, you’ll find Disney Adults in the Most Magical Place on Earth. And, here’s why we just love ignoring the latest vacation trend.

Disney World is the Most Magical Place on Earth and no one knows that better than Disney Adults. In fact, there’s a reason (okay — there are LOTS of reasons) why they feel that way. Let’s face it — Disney World can be just as expensive, if not more, than a full-fledged European vacation including airfare and decent hotels. It’s no secret that trips to the House of Mouse don’t come cheap — so why do they keep ignoring the latest vacation trends?

We think it can be summed up by this TikTok that has been making the rounds:

@bringme

Don’t travel with a Disney Adult

♬ original sound – BuzzFeed Bring Me!

If you’ve ever traveled with a Disney Adult outside of a Disney park, then you’ve potentially heard the words, “They have that at EPCOT.” And, in most cases, it’s probably true. Of course, we know EPCOT is nothing like seeing the real thing — but when it comes down to it, most of the time Disney Adults really just don’t care. We don’t mean to generalize, as there are plenty of well-traveled Disney Adults. But, they are still Disney Adults after all.

One thing Disney Adults have in common is that when we walk through the park gates and we find ourselves on Main Street, U.S.A., we suddenly believe in magic because we’re surrounded by it. Of course, we know it’s just a person in a costume, but we can suspend our disbelief and have enough fun to feel like a kid again for a few hours.

Not only that, but for many Disney Adults, the parks bring a sense of nostalgia to the forefront. Growing up going to Disney World is a privilege, and we don’t think many take it for granted — otherwise, they wouldn’t have such a deep appreciation for the parks all these years later!

The Disney fandom has been likened to a religion, and it’s that shared sense of tradition and love for the parks that keeps Disney Adults coming back again and again — even when the hottest new vacation spot is halfway across the globe. And, when it comes to deciding where you want to go on your next vacation, don’t let anyone give you any gruff about going to Disney World! It’s your money and your time, so use it as you see it!

Stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney World news, tips, tricks, and more!

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There’s A LOT you have to consider when planning a Disney World trip.

When are you going? Where will you stay? And, how early should you start? If you ask us, it’s never too early. And, since we officially know when bookings for 2025 Disney World vacations will open — it seems like now might be the perfect time to start planning!

Great news, friends! Bookings for Disney World hotel stays and theme park tickets for 2025 will be available to purchase as of February 27th, 2024! If you were looking for a sign to start planning your trip, well, this might be it.

And, we officially have confirmation that Early Theme Park Entry (where hotel guests can enter the parks 30 minutes early) and Extended Evening Hours (where Deluxe hotel guests get exclusive time in the parks after hours) will be sticking around for Disney World hotel guests in 2025.

We also spotted an important update you might want to know about as well. Disney has updated its cancelation policy for 2025. For 2025 arrivals, room-only reservations can be canceled without penalty until 8 days before arrival, which is slightly less time than the previous 5-day limit.

Disney recently announced that in 2025, those staying at Disney Resorts will have complimentary access to the water parks on their arrival day. You’ll be able to use this perk at either Blizzard Beach Water Park or Typhoon Lagoon Water Park and only on your check-in day. You can read more here.

Our friends at Small World Vacations can help book your trip for you and make sure you’re getting the best deals! Stay tuned to DFB as we continue to bring you the latest news from Disney World and more!

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