Walt Disney World’s Swan & Dolphin and Swan Reserve resorts have general public package deals offering $50/per night bonuses or 25% off second rooms + kids eat free, 30% off room-only discounts for Annual Passholders & Floridians, and 25% off affiliation savings for Fall 2026 through mid-September 2027. This post shares the details of these

Here’s hoping you already scored Advance Dining Reservations (ADRs) for Magic Kingdom’s new-look Diamond Horseshoe Lounge when they went live last night, as October and November 2026 are already mostly sold out of ADRs. Here’s the latest on that, plus pricing for the full menu at this new limited-time concept. The Diamond Horseshoe is currently

A few months ago, Walt Disney World announced a trio of new experiences on the horizon at the BoardWalk, set to opening starting in late 2026. This included specifics of Hurly-Burly bar and Basin soap shop, along with a teaser for a counter service restaurant. Since then, Walt Disney World has revealed full details about

When the Walt Disney Company ousted former CEO Bob Chapek, few tears were shed by fans and Cast Members. His tenure had been mired in controversy, unpopular decisions, and widespread concern that he was doing irreparable damage to a brand beloved by generations. That Disney’s Board made the right choice and that fans were correct

Ahead of next month’s inevitable price increases, Walt Disney World has announced a new Mickey Mouse magnet to entice fans to renew their Annual Passes for another year, opting for this freebie as opposed to a gift card or bigger renewal discount…at least, for now. Here are details about the perk, along with how it

Walt Disney World hotel inventory is limited for fan-favorite dates in late 2026, prompting reader fears about heavy crowds. This post covers what’s up with the low availability, impacts of sold out resorts on attendance, how to book “hidden” rooms & dates that appear unavailable, and why this happens in the first place. If this

Disney Cruise Line has announced a livestream reveal for the upcoming Believe ship, which sets sail in 2027. Here are details, plus our biggest, boldest (and sometimes safest) predictions for entertainment, rotational restaurants, lounges and other announcements during the unveiling of the next entry into DCL’s Triton class. As basic background, Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro

It’s the end of an era, albeit one that feels like it began only yesterday. Bakso the Sumatran tiger cub will soon depart Disney’s Animal Kingdom for a new habitat. Here’s what you need to know about seeing not-so-baby Bakso before he leaves Walt Disney World, background about why this is happening, and our commentary

Gran Destino Tower and Riviera Resort are the two newest hotels at Walt Disney World. They’re different in that one is a Moderate-tier property aimed at convention guests and the other is a Deluxe for DVC members, but they have a ton in common. This post compares and contrast the two, crowning a champion in

Polynesian Village Resort is a deluxe hotel at Walt Disney World themed to retro tiki culture and the South Pacific, with monorail access to Magic Kingdom. This review features room photos, thoughts on the amenities, and whether this expensive resort is worth the money. We’ll start with several updates. The good news is that Walt