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Walt Disney World is losing yet another third-party dining option, as the once-popular Sprinkles Cupcakes abruptly closed all of its retail storefronts, including the one at Disney Springs. Here’s what we know about the demise of the sweets shop that fueled the cupcake craze and once drew lengthy lines at WDW. Sprinkles Cupcakes announced it’s […]

It’s usually the worst week of the entire year at Walt Disney World or Disneyland, but we strongly believe doing New Year’s Eve in the parks belongs on every diehard fan’s bucket list. It’s a special and unique experience, and if you’re a regular you can beat the crowds and also “survive” without doing every

This guide to Disneyland & Disney California Adventure tickets explains how to buy discounted park admission, with money-saving tips & recommended sellers of park admission and where not to buy to avoid scams. We cover potential price increases, deals at grocery stores or from AAA, and pros & cons of Park Hoppers. If all you

The Disney Dining Plan comes in tiers, with prices starting at $60 per night for adults and free ($0) for kids. This guide to Walt Disney World’s meal package covers costs, money saving tips, what’s included, our review of whether the DDP is worth it, and likelihood of Free Dining returning again. Let’s start with

Our Walt Disney World vacation planning guide offers advice on how to avoid crowds, save money & time, with info on Lightning Lanes, best rides, restaurant reviews, and itineraries for Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom & Hollywood Studios. It’s largely a time of transition at Walt Disney World. Construction on the next major development cycle

Trying to find the best hotel near Epic Universe, Islands of Adventure or Universal Studios Florida? This ranks & reviews all resorts at Universal Orlando, with pros & cons of all accommodations for families, couples, adults, and solo travelers so you can choose the #1 UOR hotel for your vacation! The rankings here are based

Our guide to celebrating New Year’s Eve at Walt Disney World covers ringing in 2026 in the parks, seeing fireworks at Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, doing dance parties, tips & tricks for avoiding huge crowds, and more. There’s a reason WDW is one of the best places celebrate NYE and on many bucket lists, but

Our 2026 Tokyo Disneyland & DisneySea vacation planning guide offers info for the two Disney parks, resort hotels, and ‘downtown’ district in Japan. We have tips & tricks, where to stay, how long to visit, must-eat food & snacks, best attractions, touring plans, avoiding crowds, and other things to do. Whether you’re eager to take

One of the defining features of the best Walt Disney World hotels is their lavish lobbies. Location, transportation, on-site perks, pools and dining are usually what convinces guests to book one resort versus another, but common areas, their themed design and the atmosphere they create can also be deciding factors in choosing where to stay.

Walt Disney World is the heart of its busiest week of 2025, with peak wait times of 2-3 hours at the most popular rides, maximum priced (and sold out) Lightning Lanes, and more. This post covers the colossal crowds and triple-digit wait times in the lead-up to New Year’s Eve, and what to expect in