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2025 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Merchandise Preview
Disney has shared a special preview of the merchandise coming to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! This year’s collection features…
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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…
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Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort Merchandise (2025 Photo Update)
We recently stayed at Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside to check out a newly refurbished room. While we were there, I stopped by Fulton’s General Store, the resort’s gift shop, to…
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’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…
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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…
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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…
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2025 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Merchandise Preview
Disney has shared a special preview of the merchandise coming to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party! This year’s collection features Mickey and Minnie Mouse with other classic characters in red,…
2026 Membership Magic Beyond Details and Pricing Now Available
Disney Vacation Club has announced the return of Membership Magic Beyond, a paid upgrade for eligible DVC members. This somewhat new program was first launched last January. The 2026 benefit…
Cake Bake Shop’s Dinner with Santa at Disney’s BoardWalk Officially Waitlist Only
If you were considering making a reservation for the Dinner with Santa at Disney’s Boardwalk’s Cake Bake Shop, you’ll have to join the waitlist. Per the Cake Bake Shop, this…
Sangria University Moving to New Location at Disney’s Coronado Springs
Disney has announced that Sangria University is moving to a new location in mid-December. Starting December 13th, Sangria University will be available for two classes every Saturday and Sunday at…
Grand Floridian Lobby Refurbishment: October 2025 Photo Update
Renovation work on the lobby of Disney’s Grand Floridian is one step closer to being completed. In the last few days, a major turning point was marked by the rollout…
Harambe Market at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Temporarily Closing Through Holiday Season
Disney has announced that Harambe Market at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will temporarily close starting October 20, 2025. This charming outdoor quick-service restaurant is located in Africa, toward the back of…
Trilo-Bites and Dino-Bite Snacks in Dinoland, USA Closing for Good
Disney has announced that two Dinoland quick-service snack locations are permanently closing in the near future. Both locations will have their last day of operation on October 19, 2025. As…
Mickey’s PhilharMagic to Close for Brief Refurbishment in November
Disney has announced that Mickey’s PhilharMagic will close for a multi-week routine refurbishment this November. The attraction will close beginning November 1st. Per the Walt Disney World website, it is…
Parking at a Disney World Theme Park? Prices Have Increased in Late 2025
Prices are going up at Disney World, including one you’ll likely have to pay if you’re visiting from off-site with a car: parking. Of course, if you’re staying at a…
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…