Unlike Disneyland, Disney California Adventure is very much a one-day park. That’s not to say you couldn’t spend more days there—especially if you wanted to experience rides multiple times, were visiting during a festival, or like to sleep in—but just to say you can almost fully experience it in a single day during all but the busiest times of the year. Here’s our one-day itinerary for Disney California Adventure.
Read MoreExtra Magic Hour & Magic Morning at Disneyland Park
In this post, we cover everything you need to know about Extra Magic Hour and Magic Morning at Disneyland. This includes what these offerings are, who can access them, what rides are available, and our strategies for getting the most out of them.
Read MoreDisneyland One Day Itinerary
There are a wide variety of factors that go into putting together a one-day Disneyland itinerary. Even assuming you want to visit every ride once, things like crowd levels, FASTPASS availability, temporary closures / refurbishments, and your personal ride priorities all come into play. Here’s our one-day Disneyland itinerary!
Read MoreReview of Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel
Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel is Disney’s lowest priced—but definitely not cheap—option at Disneyland Resort. We came into the hotel with a bit of skepticism. It’s Disney’s farthest from the parks, and it is essentially a Disney overlay on a hotel they acquired in 1995. Could it really be worth the high prices? Read on to find out.
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For a limited time, Get Away Today is offering Mouse Hacking readers and exclusive ticket discount. By using our affiliate link by March 25, 2019, you can save up to $131 per Disneyland Resort ticket! Use promo code MHTIX for an additional $1 off! More details below…
Read MorePark Hopping - Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom
In this post, we explain how we successfully park hopped and rode every ride at Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom on one of the busiest days of the year. We cover everything from our advance FastPass+ reservations, to how we chose these parks, to our minute-by-minute itinerary.
Read More40+ Ways To Have The Most Disney Christmas Ever
We’ve got 40+ Ways To Bring Disney Into Your Christmas season! Kick back with some Mickey Mouse hot chocolate and scroll this this list, as we take you through the movies, books, decorations, crafts, baking, ornaments, and clothes you need to have the most Disney Christmas ever!
Read MoreReader Question: Thanksgiving Monday at Animal Kingdom and Epcot
A reader asks about holiday season extra magic hours rope drop at Toy Story Land and Animal Kingdom, as well as wondering about touring Epcot and Animal Kingdom in the same day.
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Labor Day deals for Disney fans!
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12 Things We (Almost) Never Do At Walt Disney World
We always try to experience Walt Disney World as thoroughly as possible. But there are just some things we avoid at all costs. From long lines to nauseating rides to going broke, here are the things we never do at Walt Disney World!
Read MoreMarriott and SPG Merger Masterpost for Disney Travelers
Until the Marriott / SPG merger is finalized in August, we needed a single place to let our readers know of new developments. Here’s our SPG/Marriott merger masterpost!
Read MoreHow to Do Walt Disney World for Almost Free [April 2018]
The latest updates on how to do Walt Disney World for Free (or Almost Free)!
Read MoreVery Early Notes On The Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, and SPG Rewards Merger
Our initial thoughts on the Marriott-SPG award program merger.
Read MoreHow to Fly to Paris With Points [March 2018]
Want to visit Disneyland Paris without paying a ton for international flights? Here's now to fly to Disneyland Paris for almost FREE!
Read MoreStarwood Preferred Guest SPG Amex Review (2018 Edition)
The Starwood Preferred Guest American Express personal credit card (SPG Amex) is a card that might escape your radar in the world of outlandish perks and huge signup bonuses. But this card is actually one of the best cards for everyday spending, and it's one that Disney and family travelers need to know about. Here's our review of the SPG Amex!
Read MoreGuide To The Southwest Companion Pass
Is the Southwest Companion Pass too good to be true? Not at all! This achievable perk is a great way to earn free flights, but you have to earn it first. Check out our guide to the Southwest Companion Pass!
Read MoreChase Freedom Review (2018 Edition)
The Chase Freedom has been a mainstay of the Chase credit card portfolio for years now and (spoiler!) it's one of our favorite cards. In this post, we'll give an overview of what this card offers, why it matters for family and Disney travel, and our thoughts on whether it deserves a space in your wallet.
Read MoreChase Freedom Unlimited Review (2018 Edition)
The Chase Freedom Unlimited is sort of the baby of the Chase Ultimate Rewards Program. In this post, we'll give an overview of what this card offers, why it matters for travel hacking, family travel, and Disney travel, and our thoughts on whether it deserves a space in your wallet.
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