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If you’ve been a Walt Disney World or Disneyland fan for long enough, you already know that every era ends. We’ve seen several of these in the last several years, from the elimination of Disney’s Magical Express and free pre-arrival MagicBands to the retirement of FastPass+ and Extra Magic Hours, and more. Even before this, […]

Extended Evening Hours switch away from Magic Kingdom in late Summer 2026. This could be an isolated occurrence, but based on past precedent, it’s likely a multi-month change that lasts through at least early January 2027. This post shares date(s), details, and strategy for taking advantage of the on-site perk for guests staying at higher-end

Universal Orlando has announced multiple temporary ride refurbishments, permanent closures and changes coming soon at Epic Universe, Islands of Adventure, and Universal Studios Florida. Here’s the latest, which is highlighted by Le Cirque Arcanus in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic. Any downtime at Epic Universe, whether scheduled or unplanned due

Here’s what’s inside my camera bag for travel photography at Walt Disney World, Disneyland and beyond–the Nikon mirrorless cameras and lenses I use, tripod, and other gadgets. I’ve once again made changes to the photo gear I carry in the parks and on other trips for 2026. For those who are unaware, I’m a photographer.

When choosing a luxury hotel within walking distance of EPCOT and Hollywood Studios and also on the Skyliner at Walt Disney World, vacation planners have a few options, but we’ve found the two most popular Deluxe Resorts in this area are Beach Club and BoardWalk Inn. This head-to-head comparison weighs the pros & cons of

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