Frozen is Disney’s most valuable franchise according to CEO Bob Iger. That’s hardly hot off the presses news. Since becoming an overnight smash success a decade ago, the movies and characters have taken the world by storm. Disney is all-in on more Frozen, and for good reason; the original remains one of the top 10 […]

If you want to splurge on a bit of luxury for your Walt Disney World vacation but are on a budget–or are simply a frugal tourist who is conscious of value–this list is for you. We cover which resort, dining, and other add-ons are worth the money, as well as some that are not worth

Walt Disney World is entering the home stretch of the year, with the peak season crowds around the weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve. This shares our best time-saving strategies, and top twelve tips & tricks for beating 10/10 crowd levels during the holiday season (and beyond) at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios,

There tons of great books about Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Imagineering, biographies of designers & leaders, and more. This reviews the best of my library and coffee table books with beautiful concept art & archival photos. Our buying guide also offers links for finding inexpensive used copies. Currently, an Amazon search for “Disney books” yields

Disney has released a new deal for Disneyland & California Adventure tickets in 2026, with a ‘fully loaded’ 2-Day Park Hopper ticket that includes Lightning Lane Multi-Pass. Here are dates & details about the special offer, plus comparisons to other past & present ticket promos, an assessment of the value proposition, and more. This follows

Walt Disney World has announced a mystery refurbishment starting this month and continuing throughout 2026 at the BoardWalk. Here’s the latest on the construction warning, plus what we expect the project to encompass. For starters, this is interesting because Disney’s BoardWalk Inn recently “finished” (air quotes) a major, multi-year refurbishment project. Back in 2022, Walt

Over the last several months, there have been several signs that Walt Disney World is increasingly reliant on high income guests to fuel the parks & resorts’ strong performance and growth. This covers consumer spending data, statements from Disney’s CFO, how the rich rescued the theme parks industry from a spending slump, our commentary about

Our 1-day Universal Epic Universe itinerary offers a plan for an ideal visit, with strategy to minimize time waiting in lines for the Nintendo and Harry Potter headliners, along with tips for avoiding the worst crowds & ride breakdowns. This includes advice for restaurants, shows, snacks, entertainment, and more. This is going to be a

Our “Self-Guided Yuletide Tour of Walt Disney World Resorts” offers a Christmas itinerary for experiencing holiday highlights without using a park ticket. That’s right, this is a free way to enjoy Christmas at Walt Disney World! This post is a step-by-step tour you can do on your own that will take you through the hotels

Black Friday Week is now underway through December 1, 2025! From the week before Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday, there are millions of deals across popular categories including home, electronics, tech, Christmas decor, Amazon devices, electronics, groceries and more. This rounds up the best buys for your Walt Disney World vacations, plus products that will make