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Our Reopening Guide to Walt Disney World for Beginners is the ultimate guide to planning your Walt Disney World vacation for Summer 2020 and beyond.

Our Guide to Walt Disney World for Beginners has now been running for several years. In regular years we complete three significant updates to our guide each year plus make minor changes to the guide throughout the year. For Summer 2020, we have decided to create a new Reopening Guide to Walt Disney World For Beginners rather than rewriting our historical guide. A lot will have changed when the Walt Disney World parks reopen in July. Many of our regular tips and tricks on how to plan your Walt Disney World Vacation are no longer valid and might never be again. However, one thing that will not have changed is the need to plan your vacation. Our Reopening Guide to Walt Disney World for Beginners is the ultimate guide to planning your Walt Disney World vacation for Summer 2020 and beyond. We have no idea how long these temporary changes will last at Walt Disney World. However, we … Continue about Reopening Guide to Walt Disney World For Beginners

Our Guide to Universal Orlando Resort has hints, tips, and tricks for planning your vacation plus information on all the resort's attractions. The guide is an essential resource for both first-time and returning visitors. Universal Orlando Resort, commonly known as Universal Orlando, opened in 1990. The resort opened on June 7, 1990, with one theme park Universal Studios Florida. Since then, it has developed into a multi-day attraction with 2 Theme Parks (Universal Studios Florida & Islands of Adventure), a new water-park in 2017 (Volcano Bay), City Walk a nighttime district & 7 hotels. This expansion isn't due to stop any time soon; Universal has recently announced a new park. Universal's Epic Universe will open in the future. Our Guide to Universal Orlando had its last major update in April 2020. We have updated the guide with all the latest information. At the time of … Continue about Guide to Universal Orlando Resort for Beginners 2020

It has been a long time since we have provided an update on Star Wars': Galactic Starcruiser, the Walt Disney World Star Wars Hotel. We should be anticipating first guests arriving soon, but unfortunately, the pandemic meant constriction had been delayed. We bring you the latest news

January 19, 2021

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is a completely new type of experience. You’re going to live onboard a star cruiser…and you can get wrapped up in the … [Read More...] about Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser latest news

January 12, 2021

Disney's Magical Express is to end in 2022. Currently, all guests staying at Walt Disney World benefit from complimentary transportation from Orlando … [Read More...] about Disney’s Magical Express to end in 2022

We now know Extra Magic Hours will not be returning! In its place will be a new service, Early Theme Park Entry.

January 11, 2021

Since Walt Disney World reopened, there has been a list of "temporarily" suspended services and facilities. There is no information on when FastPass+, … [Read More...] about Extra Magic Hours will not be returning!

January 10, 2021

Walt Disney World is open and welcoming guests, but there are some significant changes to dining arrangements. During the reopening period, changes … [Read More...] about 2021 Guide to Walt Disney World Dining including reopening period information

When operating at full capacity, there are over 30,000 hotel rooms, 3,000 Disney Vacation Club units & 799 campsites at Walt Disney World. Not all resorts are open, but the number of resorts accepting reservations has gradually increased. Our 2021 Reopening Guide to Walt Disney World Resorts has all the information you need to plan your Disney Resort Vacation.

January 10, 2021

Our 2021 Guide to Walt Disney World Resorts is a little different than previous years. This year, we … Continue about 2021 Reopening Guide to Walt Disney World Resorts

Every year we consider what our must-dos are when we next visit Walt Disney World. 2021 is a little different as we are not sure whether we will even visit Walt Disney World! However, we are an optimistic group here at Modern Life is Good, and these are our Top 5 Walt Disney World Must-Dos for 2021.

January 3, 2021

Every year we consider what our must-dos are when we next visit Walt Disney World. 2021 is a little … Continue about Top 5 Walt Disney World Must-Dos for 2021

Should you visit Walt Disney World in 2021, or should you wait? Here are our reasons for and our reasons against a Disney Vacation in 2021.

December 29, 2020

Should you visit Walt Disney World in 2021? This isn't an easy question to answer. In recent times … Continue about Should you visit Walt Disney World in 2021?

Your previous Walt Disney World strategies are worthless! Since Walt Disney World reopened, your strategy to have a great time has completely changed. Our previous blog post on 20 Walt Disney World Mistakes you Must Avoid has historically been one of our most visited posts on Modern Life is Good. However, many of these tips are now out of date. These are our all-new Walt Disney World Mistakes to Avoid during the reopening period of Walt Disney World. Follow these tips, and you will have a great time at Walt Disney World in 2021.

December 20, 2020

Your previous Walt Disney World strategies are worthless! Since Walt Disney World reopened, your … Continue about All-New Walt Disney World Mistakes to Avoid in 2021

I have a problem. I am a travel blogger, but I don't think I would go on a cruise again

May 2, 2020

Now, this might be a little problematic, I'm a travel blogger, and I can't wait to start traveling … Continue about I’m not sure I would go on a cruise again

Walt Disney World is to close due to the Covid-16 pandemic from March 16th. In addition, it has been announced that Disneyland Paris will also close and all sailings from Saturday onwards on Disney Cruise Line

March 13, 2020

Walt Disney World is to temporarily close due to the Covid-19 pandemic from March 16th. In addition, … Continue about Walt Disney World to Close

Recorded during October 2019 is our Anthem of the Seas Walk-through Tour exploring many highlights including the pools, Royal Esplanade, Two70 and Seaplex.

December 23, 2019

Recorded during October 2019 is our Anthem of the Seas Walk-through Tour. Royal Caribbean's Anthem … Continue about Anthem of the Seas Walk-through Tour

Today we stopped at Saint John New Brunswick and rode the Big Pink Bus.

December 1, 2019

Mrs. Modernlifeisgood and I have had a dream of touring around Canada in a campervan. Unfortunately, … Continue about Saint John New Brunswick Big Pink Bus

The Electrical Water Pageant Returns, but what about the other nighttime shows?

December 19, 2020

The Electrical Water Pageant, missed by many guests, is the oldest nighttime attraction at Walt Disney World. The attraction premiered on Monday, October 25, 1971, just weeks after the Magic Kingdom opening. The Electrical Water … Continue about The Electrical Water Pageant Returns, but what about the other nighttime shows?

Our Top 10 Walt Disney World Tips for 2021 & A Few New Ones

December 16, 2020

Since the reopening of Walt Disney World, many of our vacation planning tips and tricks are no longer valid and might never be again. Despite this, there are still many tips, tricks, and hacks that will get you ahead of the rest of the crowd. Here … Continue about Our Top 10 Walt Disney World Tips for 2021 & A Few New Ones

More Walt Disney World Resorts are Reopening in 2021

December 16, 2020

As we continue our "Road to 2021 at Walt Disney World” series, we are pleased to announce some exciting news. More Walt Disney World Resorts are reopening in 2021. Yes, the reopening of Disney’s Beach Club Resort and Disney’s Wilderness Lodge has … Continue about More Walt Disney World Resorts are Reopening in 2021

Will 2021 See the End of MagicBands?

December 13, 2020

Our second post in our "Road to 2021 at Walt Disney World" considers whether 2021 will be the end of MagicBands. MagicBands were introduced to Walt Disney World in 2014, and all guests who had a resort reservation had the option to choose a … Continue about Will 2021 See the End of MagicBands?

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