Picking the best week for your Walt Disney World trip is challenging, especially when dates are limited due to school breaks or work schedules. This guide shares top times to visit and worst ones to avoid in the next two years based on past & predicted crowd levels, wait times forecasts, seasonal events, weather, and

Walt Disney World has revealed that Fourth of July fireworks will be shown over more dates during Independence Day 2026 weekend at Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, in addition to Disneyland (as previously announced). Here dates and showtimes, along with an early look at what to expect from the holiday on both coasts. In case you

After bringing back Airport Luggage Transfer over a year ago, Walt Disney World is finally expanding the free baggage handling service between Orlando International Airport and WDW on-site resort hotels! This covers the latest official details, answers to common questions, and our commentary about the guest perk. As basic background for those who missed the original

One week after Jeff Vahle announced his retirement, a new president has been named for Walt Disney World as part of a bigger-picture leadership shake-up at Parks & Resorts that also impacts Disneyland Paris, Disney Cruise Line, and more. Here’s the latest, plus our commentary about why this news has us optimistic! As basic background,

There are few Walt Disney World experiences as special to us as closing out Magic Kingdom at the end of a long and satisfying day. Standing in front of Cinderella Castle on a nearly empty Main Street is nothing short of magical. The icing on the proverbial cake used to come once “When You Wish

Looking for a great hotel near Disneyland and California Adventure? This ranks & reviews the best & worst hotels in Anaheim, including pros & cons, room photos, and a numerical score based on walking distance, prices, room quality & size, and amenities. Disneyland has seen a hotel explosion in the last few years, and several

A new viral article has Disney fans excited about the prospect that a third theme park will soon be built at Disneyland Resort. We won’t bury the lede: the rumors are wrong. Here’s why a 3rd gate isn’t being announced anytime soon, but unlike Walt Disney World’s mythical 5th gate, why we actually do expect

Our 1-day Magic Kingdom touring plan offers a step by step itinerary for an ideal visit to Walt Disney World, with strategy to wait in lines less, avoid crowds, and tackle Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and TRON Lightcycle Run. We’d ride these attractions, eat at these restaurants & snack stands, and more. This one-day Magic Kingdom

Soarin’ Over California’s limited-time run will soon be grounded, ahead of Soarin’ Across America taking off ahead of Independence Day weekend at Disneyland Resort. Here are details, including the newly-confirmed closing date for the OG DCA Soarin, which makes lengthy previews and soft openings unlikely. Disney previously announced that the fan-favorite attraction Soarin’ will be

The Disney Dining Plan comes in tiers, with prices starting at $60 per night for adults and free ($0) for kids. This guide to Walt Disney World’s meal package covers costs, money saving tips, what’s included, our review of whether the DDP is worth it, and likelihood of Free Dining returning again. Let’s start with