Very Merrytime Christmas voyages are offered on select sailings of the Disney Cruise Line ships in November and December 2026. Here’s our review of whether the holiday-time experience is worth it or if we’d recommend a different sailing instead based on our first 4-night itinerary from Port Canaveral, Florida on the Disney Dream, and two […]

There was a time when we never missed Fantasmic at Disneyland. It was a must-see every single trip, and we’d camp out for as long as necessary along the Rivers of America, purchase dining packages, or prioritize joining the virtual queue (when available). There were even weeks when we’d watch it a few times. In

Walt Disney World is being uncharacteristically generous with park hours extensions right now, a trend that’s continuing into the not-so-popular start of Party Season. This opens doors for our favorite zig when they zag savvy strategies, especially at Magic Kingdom. Here’s what we’re seeing, recommendations for beating crowds and visiting when the parks are dead. Let’s

Walt Disney World has added another hotel refurbishment for 2026 and 2027 to the construction calendar, this time at Coronado Springs Resort. As presently announced, the project probably won’t concern most guests, as appears confined to the convention center. However, the work will likely continue beyond what’s currently calendared, with room refreshes into 2028. In

Construction of the Encanto Magical Madrigal Casita attraction and Indiana Jones Adventure speeds ahead, as the family home and temple take shape behind the walls in Animal Kingdom. Here’s the latest on Tropical Americas, including aerial photos of construction progress, plus predictions for the 2026 D23 Expo and opening dates for the critter carousel, Encanto,

There is more Figment merchandise being sold at EPCOT as of 2026 than I’ve ever seen in my adult life. Despite being one of the worst attractions, Journey Into Imagination probably has the most ride-specific merchandise of anything at Walt Disney World. This shares photos of the current product line, along with why it supports

Fans may have a hard time believing this, but Walt Disney World has recorded higher guest satisfaction (GSAT) scores as a result of recent reimaginings of resort rooms and rides in Magic Kingdom. This shares stats about the higher approval ratings, along with commentary about why these improvements should be unsurprising. During a recent media

After a recent rope drop run at EPCOT, I was ready for breakfast. It was before 10 am and I had already knocked out Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Test Track, and Soarin’ Across America. I had a sense of accomplishment, not to mention hunger, from already closing my exercise ring, and felt a

Disney just unveiled details about what fans will experience on the show floor at the 2026 D23 Expo, along with the jam-packed day at Disneyland ahead of the ultimate fan event. Here are the D23 highlights for Parks & Resorts fans, including what we’re expecting to see highlighted for Walt Disney World in the blockbuster

Table service restaurants at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando are participating in the popular Magical Dining Month for 2026, offering deals on 3-course meals at deep discounts. This covers dates, details, and our recommendations for where to eat at and around WDW during this dining discount, including new locations overlooking Epic Universe! Visit Orlando’s