If you go by wait times data, the last few months have seen a measurable slowdown at Walt Disney World. If you go by the company’s reported attendance numbers, the 2026 shoulder season and summer have seen a modest increase. So who is lying? We explain how both could possibly be true at the same

Disney has announced new details about the marquee Parks Panel at the D23 Expo, which is the event where announcements will be made Walt Disney World, Disneyland, DCL and the international parks. Here’s the latest, including the Imagineers presenting, how to watch live from home, and the subtle way Disney reset (read: reduced) fan expectations for bombshell

Christmas is our favorite time of year at Walt Disney World, and during the holiday season, there’s a week-long window that we really love. This post discusses why we recommend visiting after Thanksgiving but before the peak weeks of winter break, with a rundown of what makes this time of year special–and different from the

One of our biggest unpopular Disney opinions is that Imagineering has been on a roll with resort reimaginings, and that new rooms in the hotels are a night and day improvement over a decade ago. Their track record hasn’t been flawless, but most have been major upgrades and ~90% have done a good job of

Full menus have been revealed for the 2026 Food & Wine Classic at the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resorts, along with some photos of the 50+ unique culinary creations served up at the weekend-long event that puts the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival to shame. Here are full details, including ticket prices, why

Walt Disney World is opening a limited-time retail experience to coincide with the debut of “Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True,” the first-ever Christmas movie filmed on property. Here are the latest updates, including the exclusive merchandise that’ll be available at the pop-up shop, premiere date of the film, and more. As

One of the few highly visible changes (at least during the daytime) Walt Disney World has made to the 2026 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is new Cast Member costumes. We headed out to Magic Kingdom for MNSSHP to capture photos of the CM attire, which has already become controversial among fans. Here’s a

One of our old adages is that “even a rainy, crowded day at Walt Disney World is better than a perfect day at home.” I’m not so sure this applies when dropping $200+ on tickets to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party or Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom, both of which occur during

Old school Walt Disney World fans of a certain age and with niche interests might recall Pal Mickey. Introduced back in 2003, the short-lived but fan-favorite plush kicked off an interactivity craze in the parks. You could probably trace a not-so-straight line from that stuffed animal to MagicBands to Glow with the Show, Made with

Universal Orlando has announced details for Christmas 2026 at Epic Universe, Islands of Adventure, and USF! The highlight is that the holiday season will expand beyond Celestial Park and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, where it debuted for year one of the new park, while also starting earlier than in