Walt Disney World has shared an update on the fan-favorite 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, quietly confirming the return of something we anxiously await all year long: Figment’s Ugly Christmas Sweater. And this holiday season, there’s going to be an entire merchandise collection dedicated to the design! Here’s a first look, along with […]

Disney announced the development of a fourth themed resort hotel, located immediately adjacent to the entrance to Shanghai Disneyland, along with a new development plan that’ll add a second ‘wing’ to the Disneytown shopping and dining district. Here are full details from the press release, followed by our commentary. Upon completion, the fourth hotel at

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is Magic Kingdom’s holiday special event in November & December 2025 at Walt Disney World. This info guide offers tips, strategy, photos, dates & ticket prices, and our review of whether it’s worth the money based upon attending MVMCP annually for 15 years. In terms of basics, the 2025 Mickey’s

The holiday season is unofficially underway at Walt Disney World, the Bricker household, and on Amazon with the start of the Holiday Deals or early Black Friday sales. This shares a quick list of the best deals we’ve found thus far on books, LEGOs, clothing, and more–with an emphasis on things you’ll want before Christmas. Some

Whether to stay in an on-site or off-site hotel is an important decision when planning your 2026 Walt Disney World vacation. This weighs pros & cons, with an unbiased look at third party accommodations, Universal vs. Disney resorts, and other picks near the parks around Orlando, Florida. There’s a stigma around off-site hotels for many

This Disney California Adventure and Disneyland ride refurbishment calendar for 2025 & 2026 lists temporary attraction closures so you know what won’t be open before planning your vacation. Additionally, info about reimagining projects underway to enhance experiences around the parks. While no one wants attraction closures during their visit, they are a necessary part of

We’ve received over 200 questions about the overhaul of Disability Access Service (DAS) at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. This FAQ answers common inquiries about eligibility changes, mechanics of how DAS works (and doesn’t), reasons for new policies, how they should cut down on Lightning Lane misuse, and much more. This comes as a follow-up

Loews Sapphire Falls Resort is a Signature Collection top-tier hotel offering luxury-priced accommodations within boat and walking distance of Universal Studios Florida & Islands of Adventure theme parks. This review shares room photos, info about amenities, pros & cons, and how it stack up to other Orlando and Walt Disney World resorts. Sapphire Falls is

With the most rides of any park at Walt Disney World, you’re bound to skip something at Magic Kingdom. That’s just a reality if you only have a day or two in the park, as it’s impossible to see and do everything. This top 10 list covers the ‘controversial’ borderline ones that fans often recommend

Many guests planning Walt Disney World trips wonder whether it’s worth saving money by booking Value Resorts or paying extra for better amenities at the mid-tier Moderates. This comparison weighs the pros & cons of each (pools, dining, transportation, etc.) and gives our verdict as to which accommodations are the best picks for different types