Latest News and Updates
Lightning Lane Price Increases Explained: Comparing Old vs. New Rates
Your next visit to Walt Disney World is going to be even more expensive, especially if you plan to skip…
The Roadmap to Magic (A Free Disney World Vacation Planning Course)
✨ Your Roadmap to Magic Awaits! Sign up for instant access to our Disney Vacation Planning Course.
Trending
Disney After Hours in 2026 (Dates, Prices, and Details)
Disney After Hours returns to Disney World in 2026, offering guests the chance to enjoy the parks with lower crowds and shorter wait times. This separately ticketed event takes place…
12 Best Off-Site Hotels Near Disney that Will Wow You! (For Every Budget)
Below, we discuss what we consider to be among the best off-site hotels near Disney World. Resort’s Gal recommends each option based on our experience staying at the resort and…
Disney World Resort Hopping (With 5 Itineraries to Help You Plan)
As you can imagine, we love resort hopping at Disney World! We think it’s one of the best ways to maximize your vacation. You’ll see Disney’s other side when visiting…
List of Character Meet-and-Greets at the 2025 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party has officially begun, and we now have a list of character meet-and-greets for this year’s event! As you probably know, Magic Kingdom’s Halloween Party…
Disney World Resorts
Disney’s Swan Hotel Room Tour (Photos, Amenities, and Details)
Disney’s Swan Hotel boasts an incredible location that’s within walking distance of both Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We recently had the opportunity to stay here in one of the…
Disney World Releases 4 New Hotel Discounts for Spring 2026
Disney has released discounts for Spring 2026 travel dates. The Walt Disney Travel Company shared four new offers available to select groups of guests, including the general public, Annual Passholders,…
Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter Room Tour (50+ Photos)
Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter is a magical resort with charming rooms. We recently had the opportunity to experience the latest room renovation that was completed in 2025. The updates…
Disney World Dining
2025 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival Booths, Menus, and Prices
Each year, the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival features numerous global marketplaces, commonly referred to as food booths. These booths are located throughout the World Showcase and other areas…
The Best Disney Resort Quick Service Restaurants (We’ve Eaten at Them All!)
With so many quick-service restaurants at Disney World, picking the best one can be daunting. In the last year alone, we’ve eaten at nearly every quick-service restaurant at the Disney…
Disney World Transportation
Disney Springs Transportation Guide
At some point during your Disney World vacation, you’ll likely want to visit Disney Springs. Whether it’s to explore the venue on an off day from the parks, or the…
Disney FriendShips Boats Guide (Routes, Hours, and Tips)
Often called the Friendship Boats, Disney’s FriendShips navigate two routes at the Walt Disney World Resort. They are one of the most pleasant forms of Disney transportation available. Below, we’ll…
Resorts are attractions, too!
We believe that resorts are attractions, too! We’re constantly creating resources to help our readers plan a relaxing Disney World vacation.
The Road Map to Magic
Unlock the magic of a perfectly planned Disney vacation—sign up for instant access. It’s completely free!
Browse all Latest News
Lightning Lane Price Increases Explained: Comparing Old vs. New Rates
Your next visit to Walt Disney World is going to be even more expensive, especially if you plan to skip the lines. Disney has raised prices across nearly every corner…
Annual Passholder Preview Dates Announced for Zootopia: Better Zoogether!
Disney has announced passholder previews for Zootopia: Better Zoogether, the brand-new 4D attraction scheduled to officially open at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on November 7, 2025. Preview dates will take place…
Sneak Peek: Clawhauser Audio-Animatronic Coming to Zootopia: Better Zoogether! Attraction
In the spirit of all things Audio-Animatronics, this morning Disney announced that refreshes were coming to Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff at Epcot’s Frozen Ever After, Scooter is coming in Audio-Animatronics…
Scooter and More Audio Animatronics Announced + Summer Opening Teased for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
It’s been some time now since The Muppets takeover of Rock ‘n’ Roller was announced for Disney’s Hollywood Studios. As of publication time, Disney has not announced an official closing…
Epcot’s Frozen Ever After Animatronics to Receive a Refresh in Early 2026
Disney has announced that the Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff Audio-Animatronics on Frozen Ever After will receive a fresh update early next year. These pioneers in the world of all-electric Audio-Animatronic…
Hand-Dipped Mickey Bars to Debut at Disney World on October 8th
Believe it or not, Mickey Bars are about to be more popular than ever! The beloved, traditional, chocolate-covered Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bars are about to receive an extra layer….
5 New Cold Brew Coffee Drinks Now Available at Walt Disney World
Whether you’re rope-dropping the parks or need a little extra jolt of caffeine to power through the nighttime entertainment, a cup of coffee (or two) is an integral part of…
How Long Did We Wait? Trying the Single Rider Line at Test Track
Continuing our single rider series, I thought we would walk through what I consider to be the best single rider line at Disney World: Test Track. Over the years, we’ve…
Epcot’s Spaceship Earth to Welcome Guests Again in Late October
Disney has confirmed that Spaceship Earth will officially reopen on October 25, 2025. Epcot’s iconic attraction, housed inside a geodesic sphere, will have been closed for two months when it…
New Chicken Strips Galore Coming to the Walt Disney World Resort
I wasn’t planning on writing an article solely dedicated to 13 new chicken strips soon to debut at Disney World today, but here we are. Let’s face it. Chicken strips…
Behind the Seeds: Glimmering Greenhouse Holiday Walking Tour Returns to Epcot
The Behind the Seeds walking tour of Living with the Land is returning to Epcot for the 2025 International Festival of the Holidays. This special tour allows guests to walk…
11 New Disney Treats to Try This Fall at Select Parks and Resorts
Disney Eats has shared new and returning Fall treats for select Disney Resorts, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios! While Disney didn’t provide an exact date as to when…
Hollywood Studios Debuts New Character Spots Amid Park Updates
With the closure of Animation Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we’ve seen another significant shift in character meet-and-greet locations. Below, we’ll discuss some of the new character meet-and-greets we’ve seen…
The Lobby of Fort Wilderness to Undergo Renovations This Fall
Disney has announced that the lobby area of Fort Wilderness will undergo renovations from early October to early November. The resort’s lobby is located at The Outpost, which is considered…
Miller’s Road Pool at Disney’s Old Key West to Close for Routine Maintenance
Disney has announced that the Miller’s Road Pool at Disney’s Old Key West will close for routine maintenance between late September and late November. The Miller’s Road area of Old…
Spring 2026 Disney Deal: Annual Passholders Save Up to 35% on Rooms
In addition to other discounts released, Disney has shared a special travel offer that Annual Passholders can take advantage of for the upcoming spring season. Below, we’ll preview applicable dates,…
Spring 2026 Disney Deal: Florida Residents Save Up to 30% on Rooms
If you’ve been following along, you know that Disney has released several new offers for travel this upcoming spring. They have also released a new special offer where Florida Residents…
Spring 2026 Disney Deal: Save Up to 25% Room Only Discount
The Walt Disney Travel Company has released a new room-only discount offer for guests visiting Walt Disney World this spring! Guests can save up to 25% on rooms for stays…