Blogs

The Free Disney Dining Plan is a popular Walt Disney World vacation package discount. This covers info, predictions & rumors for 2026 dates, deal rules & requirements, and answers to questions including whether Free Dining is “worth it.” If you’re unfamiliar with the Disney Dining Plan (DDP), we’d direct you to our comprehensive Guide to […]

During an earnings call a while back, CEO Bob Iger gave a surprisingly candid response when asked about new Disney theme parks in different countries, saying “there’s an inevitability to us building parks in other countries, but it doesn’t necessarily mean that we’re going to build something anytime very soon.” Iger also remarked that Disney

Every Walt Disney World fan has a bucket list, but the smart ones also have lists of things we’ll never do again. This isn’t like our list of easy first-timer mistakes. Rather, these are things we’ve done and said to one another: “Wow, that was stupid on our part. Let’s avoid it at all costs

There’s been extensive analysis about Walt Disney World attendance going down in 2026, resulting in lighter crowds at the parks and lower resort bookings as a result. While there are valid reasons to believe WDW might see a downturn next year, our assessment is the opposite: that increases at the hotels and theme parks are more

This Hong Kong Disneyland planning guide will help you figure out all you need to know to prepare for your trip: park tickets, attractions, dining, transportation, hotels, and much more! Since Hong Kong only has one park and three hotels, it’s much easier to plan a visit here than just about any other Disney resort

We’ve rung in the New Year at Walt Disney World, and spent the evening at EPCOT several times in the last decade-plus. This report shares thoughts & photos from one such experience, with strategy & planning advice for fireworks and rides. If you’re debating Magic Kingdom vs. EPCOT for NYE–or whether to go at all–this

Our Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure and Epic Universe planning guide offers park & ride strategy. It features tips & tricks to help you save money & time, avoid crowds, and have the best vacation or side-visit from Walt Disney World as possible. We’re Universal Orlando Annual Passholders and huge fans of those parks

Tree of Life is not being demolished in 2026. Let’s be very clear from the outset, as the Animal Kingdom park icon has been the subject of questionable headlines and fear-mongering recently from major, mainstream media outlets. Regardless of recent permits (plural) and other dubious decisions (Rivers of America and MuppetVision), there is zero danger whatsoever

Gideon’s Bakehouse is a dessert shop famous for the best cookies in Florida…and maybe the entire US! This Walt Disney World dining review shares food photos, how to join the virtual queue for the highly-popular bakery, plus news & rumors about a second store coming to Disney Springs in 2026. We’re huge fans of Gideon’s

Our rankings of all Deluxe Resorts at Walt Disney World weigh design, pricing, amenities, location, pools & more to determine the best and worst hotels, and everything in between. These luxury-level accommodations can be great for a splurge and are all easy to love…if you don’t get sticker shock first! Honestly, it’s really difficult to