To anyone who hasn’t qualified for the Forbes billionaire list, the prices at Disney World’s deluxe resorts are a bit intimidating. Most people are planning to spend the bulk of their trips in the parks, and even those who will set aside a day for leisure might feel that $500 per night over the course of a five night trip just to enjoy a nice poolside afternoon isn’t quite a sensible tradeoff. I’ve got a few rules of thumb for when and why I consider a deluxe resort.
Read More2025 Epcot Festival of the Arts Guide
The Epcot International Festival of the Arts is a festival event at Epcot typically in January and February featuring specialty food, activities, entertainment, and merchandise. In this post, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the Epcot Festival of the Arts.
Read MoreUniversal Orlando Hotel Perks [Who Gets What in 2025]
When planning a trip to Universal Orlando Resort, one of the important decisions you’ll have to make is whether to stay at a Universal hotel or not. In this post, we’ll discuss the various perks offered to guests of Universal hotels at Universal Orlando Resort. We’ll also include some commentary on how those impact our analysis of the hotels. Read on to learn about the perks of staying at a Universal Orlando hotel!
Read MoreDisney World vs. Universal - Which is better?
In this post we’re going to explain some similarities and differences between two great theme park resorts in Florida—Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World. Then I’ll dive into the big questions—Which is better, Universal or Walt Disney World? And yes, I (mostly) give an answer. Read on to learn all about how to decide between these two great destinations!
Read MoreBig (But Expected) Disney World Changes Announced
As we head into the end of 2024 and early 2025, there are a handful of closures etc. that are confirmed on the horizon. Until today we had basically no specific dates about these changes, but Disney has finally revealed some key dates. Here’s what we now know…
Read MoreBest Rides for Toddlers at Hollywood Studios
In this post, we discuss the best rides (and attractions) for toddlers at Hollywood Studios. Hollywood Studios doesn’t have a deep ride lineup, particularly for toddlers. But after we discuss ride options, we move onto other offerings at Hollywood Studios that might be good for small children.
Read MoreThe Parks They Are A-Changin'
In this Mouse Hacking Musing, we discuss some of the changes happening at Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom.
Read MoreUniversal Orlando Height Requirements [Both Parks]
Let’s talk about height requirements at Universal Orlando. I’ll start with which rides have no height requirements. Then we’ll break down the height requirements by park and by milestone, so you can figure out exactly which height to bring your little one. Finally, we’ll finish with a quick discussion of rider switch at Universal Orlando.
Read MoreBest Ways to Book A Disney World Vacation [Packages, Deals, and More]
There are (broadly speaking) two ways to book your Walt Disney World Resort vacation. You can book your room and tickets separately or you can purchase them together from Disney as a package. In this post, we discuss how to evaluate these options and settle on the best way to book your Disney vacation.
Read MoreBest Disney World Deluxe Resorts [Ranking + Why To Stay]
Disney’s deluxe hotels aren’t the right fit for every trip, but there’s no doubt that these resorts deserve their place on pretty much every Disney travelers bucket list. In this post, we discuss the deluxe resorts, including the basic things to know about them, reasons to stay at deluxe resorts, and, of course, the ranking of all eight of Disney World’s deluxe resorts!
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