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With over two-dozen resorts and 30,000 rooms, something is bound to go wrong at Walt Disney World hotels from time to time. We’ve done literally hundreds of hotel stays in the last ~19 years, and have had plenty of negative experiences and a few horror stories of our own. This has included construction right outside […]

Walt Disney World has provided new details about the permanent and expanded rules restricting the use of free transportation between Disney Springs and the hotels, as well as policies for on-site guest resort hopping. Here’s everything you need to know. As reported earlier this week, Walt Disney World is bringing back transportation restrictions that were

Prime Day is right around the corner, and already Amazon is offering discounts on a variety of everyday essentials, electronics, home goods and Father’s Day gifts–most of which are totally unrelated to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, or other trips. However, one very relevant early deal that we’ve spotted is on Disney Parks books, with many

Walt Disney World has announced that the Cinderella Castle makeover that began in early 2026 is officially completed! Along with this, they shared a behind-the-scenes look at the work, including interviews with members of the teams who pulled off this project with minimal guest impact. Cinderella Castle’s new color palette has been brought to life

Not that it’s a competition, but the 2026 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World started sales faster than did Oogie Boogie Bash at Disneyland. That is the first time this has ever happened. In fact, the Disney California Adventure special event has been one of the toughest tickets to score for

Following multiple vacancies, months of rumors and construction, Walt Disney World has finally announced a new lounge, restaurant, and retail coming to the BoardWalk. Here are full details, concept art, and more. Plus, our commentary explaining why we’re incredibly optimistic about the upcoming additions, but now WDW needs fix the one big problem preventing this from being

Walt Disney World has revealed that the Parisian Breakfast Buffet with bottomless mimosas is returning to the Chefs de France restaurant during the 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival. This shares dates & details, including a menu overview and photos, plus why this hopefully signals a return to ‘2019 normal’ for the special event. This

Hawkins is returning to Halloween Horror Nights in both Orlando and Los Angeles, as Universal Studios Florida and Hollywood have officially announced all-new haunted houses based on Stranger Things 5, the fifth and final season of the Netflix series. Here’s everything we know about the Upside Down at USF and USH, along with our commentary about

In addition to the major My Disney Experience overhaul and website updates, Walt Disney World is upgrading the MagicMobile service to simplify the park experience. Here’s the latest on the enhancements coming to the digital MagicBand alternative, our experience using it on our iPhones and Watches, and more thoughts on the future of wearables and

Walt Disney World has released new concept art and details for The Wetlands, the outdoor recreation area at Lakeshore Lodge, the new Magic Kingdom area waterfront resort opening at WDW in summer 2027. This pulls back the curtain on the Lazy Daydream River, Lakeside Lagoon Pool, as well as the Heron Shores and Otter Springs