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Walt Disney World has released new resort room-only discounts saving up to 30% off hotel rack rates from May through October 2026 for the general public. This shares booking & travel dates for this special offers, plus commentary about the savings, sample pricing, analysis and more. This is one of a growing number of special […]

Walt Disney World has released the new ‘Buy 4, Get 2 Free’ discount on resorts and tickets for most travel dates in Summer 2026. Here are dates & details, tips & tricks, sample pricing, whether the deal is “worth it” and everything else you need to know about booking. This is one of a growing

Disneyland Handcrafted, a new documentary from acclaimed filmmaker Leslie Iwerks, showcases the trials and tribulations of the year leading up to the opening day of Walt Disney’s original magic kingdom in 1955. This post shares new details and the release date of the next major project from the creative behind The Imagineering Story. Disneyland Handcrafted

Cool Kids’ Summer is returning to Walt Disney World in 2026! This covers the new & returning seasonal entertainment and offerings you can experience in Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom–plus our thoughts on what (and what not) to expect. Walt Disney World will celebrate Cool Kids’ Summer from May 26 to September

Walt Disney World is offering free admission to one of the water parks, Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach, on check-in day for on-site guests in 2026. However, it comes with a catch–the popular perk will only be available for the summer season. This covers official dates & details, a full list of eligible resorts, and

Walt Disney World has announced new room and package discounts for summer travel dates through October 2026. Here’s what we know so far, plus tips & tricks for booking, what’s missing, and commentary about these special offers, one of which is fairly unprecedented. Let’s start with the elephant in the room–what’s missing: Free Dining. Aside

One of the biggest decisions when planning for Walt Disney World is whether to buy the Disney Dining Plan. It’s incredibly polarizing–some WDW fans love it and others hate it. This cuts through that to weigh the pros & cons and value for money to help you determine whether the Disney Dining Plan is worth

Disney Starlight Night Parade is drawing crowds to Magic Kingdom in the evenings, with Main Street packed over an hour in advance. Our guide covers best & worst views, so you can spend less time waiting, see the parade and Happily Ever After fireworks, make a quick exit, or photograph it from the #1 location.

Several years ago, we published an article titled “Is Walt Disney World’s On-Site Advantage Disappearing?” This came before the end of Extra Magic Hours, free FastPass and Magical Express. Then those cutbacks happened, and we doubled-down on that perspective. Readers mostly agreed with the first incarnation of the article, although some defended the value proposition

Port Orleans Riverside is a Moderate Resort at Walt Disney World. This hotel review covers its pros & cons, room photos, info on amenities, a stroll around the grounds, and more. We will also cover basics, including our take on it, and who might enjoy it best. Let’s start with the latest update, which concerns