New Touring Plan Improvements and Features in 2025
If you’re planning a visit to Disney World this year, we’ve got great news! We’ve been working on new wait-time…
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Author: Len Testa
How Much Disney Can America’s Middle Class Afford in 2025?
Disney theme parks are an aspirational destination for many families, but the rising costs often lead to questions about affordability….
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Disney World 2025 Ride Closures & Ticket Discounts: Impact on Crowd Levels
Planning a trip to Disney World in 2025? Get ready for a year of major changes that will impact crowd…
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Magic Kingdom Lightning Lane Tips During Big Thunder Mountain Closure
Starting January 6, 2025, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Disney’s Magic Kingdom will undergo a year-long refurbishment. This closure is…
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Tracking Christmas 2024 Crowds at Disney World and Universal Orlando (UPDATED)
The busiest week of the year for theme parks is between Christmas and New Year’s Day. That’s not new. What’s…
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Things I Think I Think: How Many Crowd Calendar Levels Are There Anyway?
Introduction Year-end is a period of contemplation here at TouringPlans. Time to reflect on a lot of things, like “Why…
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Exclusive: Rare Music from EPCOT’s Unbuilt Africa Pavilion
On the walkway between China and Germany in EPCOT’s World Showcase is the Refreshment Outpost. As far back as I…
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Disney’s Tropical Americas: Inside Secrets of the New Encanto Ride and Hidden Details at Animal…
Tropical Americas is the replacement for Dinoland U.S.A. in Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. Disney recently filed permits with the…
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Secrets of Disney’s New Island Tower: An Exclusive Look Inside the Polynesian Villas’ Most Anticipated…
The Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows opens on December 17, 2024. We’ve got exclusive floor-by-floor maps for…
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How to Get Early Entry With Disney World’s Third-Party Hotels
I heard from my friend Justin, who had friends staying at a Disney Springs hotel. Justin had the following question:…
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