The busiest week of Winter 2026 at Walt Disney World is going to be even worse than normal, due to the double-whammy of two holidays colliding this year. Even in a normal year, high February crowds surprise guests, expecting dates before Spring Break to be slow. This covers dates to avoid, why it’ll be so […]

Hotel refurbishments, resort construction, and character-inspired makeovers continue at Walt Disney World from now through 2027. This resource provides info on room renovations, what to avoid, where to book, and what to expect in terms of hotel work at Walt Disney World. Walt Disney World continues to undertake refurbishments in an effort to modernize or

In an outrage-inducing decision, Disneyland has ended Early Entry for Disney hotel guests as of 2026 and replaced that perk with a free Lightning Lane per stay. Most fans who stay on-site have been annoyed or angered by the change (conservative estimate: 99%), with some vowing only to stay off-site in the future. The silver

One of the most popular Southwest Airlines special offers is back for a limited time! You can earn ‘buy one, get one free’ flights via the Southwest Companion Pass for a limited time after booking a single round trip flight. This post covers details of this special offer, key dates, pros & cons, alternatives, and

The defunct NBA Experience at Disney Springs is finally getting a replacement, and it sounds fantastic! In fitting ‘circle of life’ fashion, Level99–which you might even call a gaming ‘quest’ experience–will soon be coming to the massive empty building at Walt Disney World. This covers the announcement, along with our commentary explaining why this is

After a year-long reimagining, Disneyland Resort’s #1 restaurant at its flagship Grand Californian Hotel is finally ready to welcome guests. We had the opportunity to preview the prix fixe menu and new-look dining room, and are happy to report that Napa Rose is back and better than before. We’ve been fans of Napa Rose since

The burning question for fans of Walt Disney World and Disneyland first and foremost is who becomes the Chairman of Parks & Resorts (sorry, Experiences) now that Josh D’Amaro has been named the new CEO. This post speculates about top contenders, who we view as dark horse long shots, and more. With D’Amaro ascending to

Ahead of the Bluey “experience” that’s coming to Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World, several new closure dates & refurbishment bulletins have been posted for attractions & experiences in the Rafiki’s Planet Watch region of the park. Here’s the latest on these temporary & permanent closings to prepare for the Bluey takeover. In case you

Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner has weighed in to offer congratulations and advice to future CEO Josh D’Amaro. This ‘quick hit’ post covers the message, largely because Eisner has become a fan-favorite since leaving the company. We also share sentiment from another former Disney executive about D’Amaro. In case you missed it, the Walt Disney

Following an accidental leak at EPCOT last week, the Disney Inspire Card has been officially announced, expanding the current lineup of co-branded Chase and Visa cards. Here’s a rundown of the exclusive benefits and rewards that elevate this option and make it a (surprisingly) worthwhile wallet addition. As basic background, there were previously two Disney