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

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