8 things to pack for a Disney vacation and 3 to leave behind, from a travel planner who's visited the parks over 40 times

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I have to back my ears and Disney T-shirts for the parks.

Kari Becker

Why Disney superfans say higher park prices are good

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Disney fans will have to pay more to attend the parks on the busiest days of the year.

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'We vote with our dollars': People are boycotting Disney and canceling their streaming subscriptions

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A boycott Disney sign held outside of the Jimmy Kimmel Live! studio.
A boycott Disney sign held outside of the Jimmy Kimmel Live! studio.

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How to get a job at Disney World in 2025, according to a recruiter who's worked at the parks for 27 years

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Those who long to work at Disney World should craft a cohesive personal story, a recruiter said.

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How to save money at Disney and cut costs while maximizing your vacation

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Disney visitors can save money by cutting down on preventable costs, like in-park meals.

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Disney adults say judgment from their own community hurts more than jeers from the haters

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Crowds at Walt Disney World in June 2023.
Crowds at Walt Disney World in June 2023.

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Disney World just posted a record quarter — even as Epic Universe opened

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Disney Parks Parade at the Magic Kingdom park at Walt Disney World Resort.
Disney Parks Parade at the Magic Kingdom park at Walt Disney World Resort.

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I spent a night at Disney World and Universal. Both have their strengths, but you get more for your money at the latter.

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I live in Florida and visit Disney World and Universal often.

Terri Peters

I went on a $4,000 Disneyland trip and took a $4,400 Disney cruise. The pricier experience was a way better value.

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I only recently started getting into Disney vacations.

Trisha Daab

Disappointing photos show what it's really like to visit Disney World around the holidays

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crowds waiting in front of magic kingdom castle for holiday parade
Crowds, high ticket prices, and costly add-ons all come with visiting Disney World at the end of the year.

Timothy Moore

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