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With D23 behind us, we are eagerly anticipating Tropical Americas, the new land coming to Animal Kingdom in 2027. Here’s what we know and what we expect from this new land!
Lightning McQueen and Co. are coming to Magic Kingdom! A huge chunk of Frontierland is getting a makeover, with Piston Peak National Park replacing the old Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island. In this post, we’re going to cover everything you need to know about the new “Piston Peak” Cars area coming to Disney World!
The EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival is a festival event at EPCOT typically held from the end of August to mid-November featuring specialty food, entertainment, and merchandise. In this post, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival.
Mere hours after tickets went on sale to the general public, the Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween had its first sold out date of 2026, and dates continue to sell out. Here’s the latest…
Alongside updates to the big new lands coming to Walt Disney World in the coming years, D23 was also a chance to highlight some upcoming changes coming to existing rides. In this post, we’ll quickly go through the major reimaginings and refurbishments we learned about at D23, starting with the long-awaited return of a beloved character…
Disney’s most famous comedian is finally heading to Hollywood! Mike Wazowski and friends will be arriving in Hollywood Studios in 2027! In this post, we break down everything we’re expecting from this land, including the hanging door coaster, a look at where this land fits into the park, and what we know and expect about the timeline for opening. Let’s get screaming laughing!
In this post, I go through Bob Iger’s book Ride of a Lifetime, discussing the things that Bob discusses and adding my commentary on the issues and on how Bob presented them.
In this post, we list the upcoming scheduled and expected events at Walt Disney World. This post focus on EPCOT festivals, holiday events (including ticketed events), and RunDisney events. Other major events will pop up here and there, too.
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Interested in dipping your toe into the waters of Disney Cruise Line, but unsure which “entry level” cruise makes the most sense? In this post we outline the “cheapest” Disney Cruises from a variety of categories. Not just cheapest overall, but also the cheapest options covering popular ports, ships, and itineraries. Read on to learn all about the cheapest Disney Cruise Line itineraries!
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The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is upon us! In this post, we’ll walk through the essentials of managing a trip to Disney World during hurricane season!
Wondering what’s going to be closed during your visit? Check out our list of ongoing and upcoming ride closures and refurbishments at Disney World!
In this post, we discuss visiting Disney World in August. We cover weather, crowds, holidays, events, refurbishments, and anything else you’d like to know if you were planning a visit to Walt Disney World Resort in this summer month. Read on to learn all about visiting Walt Disney World in August!
Toy Story Hotel is one of two hotels at Shanghai Disneyland. In this post, we recap our stay at the hotel and review our stay, covering planning, getting to the hotel, checking in, our Buzz Lightyear (!) room, and the pros and cons of the hotel. Here’s our review of Toy Story Hotel at Shanghai Disney Resort!
We spent spring break in Asia, which means it’s time for a trip report! Join us on part 7 of this adventure, which covers our time at the Great Wall of China and in Beijing!
Disney Adventure World is the second park at Disneyland Paris, but with major updates in recent and coming years, it’s no slouch! In this post, we give and overview of the best (and the rest) of the rides at Disney Adventure World.
If you’re planning a trip to Disney World, you probably want everything to be perfect for the dollars you’re spending. That means you probably don’t want to arrive to a closed pool or a freshly gutted lobby. In this post, we’ll outline the major hotel refurbishment and construction going on at Disney World!
In this post, we’ll cover everything you need to know about Disney World’s single rider lines, from what rides have them, to what sorts of waits to expect, to how your ride experience might be a little different on some rides. Read on to learn all about single rider lines at Walt Disney World!
There’s a new sweepstakes offering the chance to stay in the Cinderella Suite at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. It’s brought to you by Charitybuzz and long-time Disney partner Make-A-Wish.
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Welcome to our one day plan for a perfect visit to EPCOT! In this post, we walk you through how to put together a full day at EPCOT, starting from waking up early to beat the crowds and ending with the featured nighttime show, Luminous.
It’s time to talk about one theme park fandom’s premier nighttime events—Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort. In this post, I’ll provide some information about the event, as well as detailing my experience and what I thought of this popular Halloween event. Read on to learn all about Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort!
Dates and pricing for the 2026 edition of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party have been revealed, with tickets now on sale for ALL guests. As sales continue and dates sell out, this post will update to include sold out dates and related trends. Read on to see the dates and pricing for this year’s event!
Dates and pricing for the 2026 edition of Hollywood Studios’ Jollywood Nights have been revealed, and tickets are now on sale for ALL guests. As sales continue, we’ll keep our eyes on sold out dates and trends. Read on to see the dates and pricing for this year’s event!
The Magic of Disney Animation, a new experience coming to Hollywood Studios, will debut September 14, after its accompanying Walt Disney Studios courtyard opened May 26. Here’s what we know so far, starting with the latest…
Universal has “supercharged” the closing date for the current Fast & Furious ride, moving it up from 2027 to next month! Here’s what you need to know…
Hollywood Studios’ Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater is something of a hidden gem in the otherwise very hyped park. It’s a restaurant that has earned a spot in our rotation, but not every aspect of the meal meets the high bar we set for Disney experiences. Read on to find out what hits the mark and what misses in our review of Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater!
As we head into the last part of the year, the nighttime schedules at the parks start to see some variance. Extended Evening Hours in particular starts to jump around more this time of year. Here’s what we’re seeing for that deluxe-exclusive perk as the late-year schedule starts to be unveiled…
There’s a new event coming to Universal Orlando in October—Universal Nights at Epic Universe. In this post we take a look at what Universal has announced about this event and provide our commentary on hopes, fears, and the key to deciding whether it’s “worth it” for you. Here’s what we know about Universal Nights at Epic Universe!
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Trying to figure out where to grab a quick meal at Animal Kingdom? Here’s your list of the best Animal Kingdom quick service restaurants! We rank all the restaurants Disney qualifies as “quick service” at Animal Kingdom, with a brief description of what each offers.
In this post, we provide a guide to Express Pass at Universal Orlando. This “skip the line” system promises you access to shorter waits, but it comes at a hefty price. Read on to learn everything you need to know about Universal Orlando’s Express Pass system!
Interested in Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, the flagship Disney World halloween event? Then this is the place for you! In our combined review and guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party!