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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!
In this post, we’ll break down the different ways to meet characters at Walt Disney World. We’ll also explain where you can get the best information about which characters meet when, and where they meet.
Universal Epic Universe is the newest major theme park in Florida and home to some of the best rides in the world. The park offers a lot, but it will take some planning for you to figure out exactly the best way to spend your day. Read on to learn how to plan your best day at Epic Universe!
We were back as a family at Universal Orlando Resort this summer, and we again splurged on a day of Universal Express Pass at Epic Universe. In this post, I’ll dive into what you need to know about Express Pass at Epic Universe, including basics (cost, rides, and purchasing) and my mixed feelings about our day in the park, helping you to decide—is it worth it? Read on to learn all about Express Pass at Epic Universe!
This summer it was time for another visit to Universal Orlando to spend some time enjoying the newest park, Epic Universe. With that focus, we picked one of the closest hotels to Epic Universe—Universal Terra Luna Resort. Want to know how this new hotel stacks up? Is the location that good, and does the theming hit the mark? Here’s our review of Universal Orlando’s Terra Luna Resort!
One of the tougher parts of planning your Walt Disney World trip is deciding on your hotel. In this post, we’ll cover the perks that Disney hotels get, like Early Entry and early access to Lightning Lane booking, and the perks that guests of select non-Disney hotels will also be able to enjoy!
In this post, we discuss visiting Disney World in October. 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 now that the school year is going, temperatures are dropping, and Halloween is here! Read on to learn all about visiting Walt Disney World in October!
2027 After Hours tickets are now on sale! If you’re looking for low crowds, complimentary snacks, and an excuse to stay up until 1AM before your mandatory rope drop the next morning, all for an extra price…Disney After Hours might be for you! Here’s everything you need to know about After Hours at 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.
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!
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 as of September 17, all remaining dates have sold out.
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort - Riverside is a moderate-level hotel at Walt Disney World. Often considered one of the best moderate resorts, Riverside comes up a lot in planning a Walt Disney World trip because of its reasonable prices and huge room count. So, should you pay a visit to this lush resort along the Sassagoula River? Read on to find out!
One of our absolute favorite restaurants at Walt Disney World is Biergarten. It’s been a restaurant I’ve been visiting since I was a kid, and while I’m sure my love for it is part nostalgia, it also delivers a unique Disney experience. In this review, we’ll cover what to expect from Biergarten, what we like, what might not work for you. Here’s our review of Biergarten at EPCOT!
We’ve had a chance to check out the new Port Orleans Riverside Royal Guest Rooms, and we have thoughts! But this isn’t just a chance to discuss the design shift Disney made with these rooms. It turns out there’s a whole new playbook for deciding whether these rooms are right for you. Read on to learn all about the Royal Guest Rooms at Port Orleans Riverside Resort!
The Magic of Disney Animation, a new experience coming to Hollywood Studios, will officially debut September 14, but it has now “soft” opened. Here’s what we know so far, starting with the latest…
Disney World has announced discounts for early 2027, including up to 35% off rooms and up to $250 per night off packages. Here are the details…
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.
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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In this post, we’re going to give an overview of the Disney Skyliner gondola system. This transportation option connects EPCOT and Hollywood Studios to four resorts. Read on to learn everything you need to know about the Disney Skyliner!
In this post, we discuss visiting Disney World in September. 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 now that school is back in session. Read on to learn all about visiting Walt Disney World in September!
Disney Cruise Line announced itineraries for Fall 2027 through Spring 2028, with plenty of big and small updates. In this post, I’m going to focus on my four biggest takeaways from the announcement!
Things are about to get spooky at Magic Kingdom! Villains Land is coming to Magic Kingdom! In this post, which we’ll update through the time the land opens, we’ll cover what we know about the land and our hopes and expectations for this generational expansion. Read on to learn all about the Villains Land coming to Magic Kingdom!
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!
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.
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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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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!
For many families, an essential part of the dream of a Disney World vacation is meeting a princess or two…or three…or ten. Some people need to meet just that specific princess, and others want to see as many as possible. In this post, we’ll discuss where you can meet princesses at Disney World.