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New Monorail-Themed Minnie Ears Added to Disney’s Contemporary Resort

On a recent visit to Disney’s Contemporary Resort, a new pair of Minnie Ears caught our eye. You may recall…

Worth It or Not? The Citrus Glazed Chicken Strips at Disney’s Riviera Resort’s Primo Piatto

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New Characters Added to the Jollywood Nights Lineup Including Bing Bong and Partysaurus Rex

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Moana Rooms at Disney's Polynesian Resort

Disney’s Polynesian Resort Room Photos and Tour (The Moana Rooms)

We stayed in one of the Moana-themed rooms at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and were impressed by the fresh design and thoughtful details. In this review, you’ll find photos, a…

Disney World in November 2025 (Dates, Weather, and Crowd Expectations)

November is a busy month at Walt Disney World. This month marks the end of the Fall season as yellow and orange decorations make way for red and green. Magic…

Disney Visa Perks at Walt Disney World: Discounts, Benefits, and More

Disney Visa card members can take advantage of several exclusive perks at Walt Disney World, from special character meet-and-greets to dining and merchandise discounts. Below, we’ve outlined the current Disney…

A Parent’s Guide to the Playgrounds at Disney’s Resort Hotels

If you’re planning a Walt Disney World vacation, you likely know you’ll spend considerable time waiting in line for attractions. It’s part of it. We all know that waiting in…

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New Monorail-Themed Minnie Ears Added to Disney’s Contemporary Resort

2025 Halloween Weekend Events at Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resorts


Photos: New Disney Vacation Club Merchandise Collection Featuring Mickey Mouse

A new Disney Vacation Club merchandise collection featuring Mickey Mouse was released in early October of 2025. Over the past few weeks, we’ve noticed several pieces of this collection at…

Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Magnolia Bend Room Tour (Photos)

Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside is an expansive resort with numerous rooms. We recently enjoyed a stay in one of the newly renovated rooms in the Magnolia Bend section of the…

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…
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Disney World’s Resort Hotel Refurbishment Schedule (2025-2027)

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Disney World Hotel Reviews

From Budget to Premium: Ranking Every Resort at Walt Disney World

The Complete List of 2026 Walt Disney World Hotel Discounts and Special Offers


Disney World Dining


Whispering Canyon Cafe Dinner Review

Placing Mobile Orders at Disney World (A Resorts Gal Guide)


Disney’s Jollywood Nights 2025 Food and Beverages: The Complete Guide

Disney’s Jollywood Nights returns to Hollywood Studios for the 2025 holiday season, and Disney has shared the full foodie guide! This year’s guide includes returning favorites and new menu items…
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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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Meet-and-Greets


Character Meet-and-Greets for 2025 Disney Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios

Details for the Disney Visa Character Experience at Epcot and Hollywood Studios

Meet Chewbacca at Disney’s Hollywood Studios


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Disney World Transportation


Taking the Walking Path From Disney’s Polynesian Village to the Grand Floridian Resort

Disney World Walking Paths (Resort, Park, and Disney Springs Options)


Disney Springs Transportation Guide

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 Friendship Boats

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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Disney Parks


Disney World in December 2025 (Dates, Weather, and Crowds)

Disney Visa Perks at Walt Disney World: Discounts, Benefits, and More

Disney After Hours in 2026 (Dates, Prices, and Details)


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Epcot Festivals

2025 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival Guide

2025 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays Guide

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EPCOT Festival Dates for 2025-2026

Special Events

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Guide (2025 Edition)

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Guide (2025 Edition)

Disney’s Jollywood Nights Guide (The 2025 Edition)

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    New Monorail-Themed Minnie Ears Added to Disney’s Contemporary Resort

    On a recent visit to Disney’s Contemporary Resort, a new pair of Minnie Ears caught our eye. You may recall that we previously shared a photo post of the resort-branded…

    Worth It or Not? The Citrus Glazed Chicken Strips at Disney’s Riviera Resort’s Primo Piatto

    You may remember that in early October, Disney introduced 13 new sauced chicken strips across the Walt Disney World Resort. The new flavors range from mild to spicy and from…

    Road Closures for the 2025 runDisney Wine and Dine 10K and Half Marathon Races

    If you’re visiting Walt Disney World this upcoming weekend (October 24th-26th), you’ll want to be aware of a few road closures on Saturday and Sunday morning due to the runDisney…
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    New Characters Added to the Jollywood Nights Lineup Including Bing Bong and Partysaurus Rex

    If you’ve been hoping to find new and exceptionally rare characters at this year’s Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you’re in luck. Disney has added new characters to the…

    2026 Epcot International Festival of the Arts Dates Announced

    Disney has announced dates for the 2026 Epcot International Festival of the Arts. The festival will run from January 16th through February 23rd, for a total of 39 days! During…

    First Look at Zootopia: Better Zoogether! Opening Day Merchandise

    A new collection of merchandise will soon be released to celebrate Animal Kingdom’s newest attraction Zootopia: Better Zoogether! Starting November 7th, guests can not only experience Zootopia: Better Zoogether at…

    A Great Snack Migration is Happening at Disney’s Animal Kingdom This Fall

    If you’ve been worried about your favorite snacks and treats going extinct with the upcoming closure of Dinoland, U.S.A., we’ve got good news! Disney Eats has announced new locations for…
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    Disney’s Celebrate America! Independence Day Fireworks Offered for Entire Holiday Weekend in 2026

    Disney has announced a number of celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary, including a new adventure for Soarin’ at Epcot set to debut in the summer of 2026. They also announced…

    NEW: Soarin’ Across America to Debut at Walt Disney World and Disneyland in 2026

    Disney has announced that Soarin’, the popular attraction at Epcot and the Disneyland Resort will take flight to a new destination! Guests will soon be able to take flight on…

    Live-Action Ariel Meet-and-Greet Relocating to Echo Lake at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

    The live-action Ariel meet-and-greet will soon move to a new location at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Ariel has been meeting inside Walt Disney Presents since the live-action version of The Little…

    2025 Halloween Weekend Events at Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resorts

    Guests staying at Disney’s Swan and Dolphin or the Swan Reserve over Halloween weekend are in for a treat! The resort has announced special activities for the entire spooky weekend….

    Preview of Select Food and Beverage Items Coming to Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2025

    Disney Eats has offered a preview of select new and returning food and beverage items coming to Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2025. Jollywood Nights is a separate…

    Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at EPCOT is Getting a 2D Makeover

    Disney has announced that Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will soon close for a brief refurbishment. The attraction will close from November 10th through November 13th. During the closure, the attraction will…

    The Cake Bake Shop to Host Cookbook Signing Event at Disney’s BoardWalk

    The Cake Bake Shop at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort has announced an exclusive cookbook signing event with Gwendolyn Rogers, the restaurant’s founder and author of The Cake Bake Shop Cookbook Cakes….

    New Attraction Poster for Zootopia: Better Zoogether! 4D Show Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom

    Walt Disney World has shared a new attraction poster this morning for the upcoming Zootopia: Better Zoogether! 4D show that’s set to debut at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on November 7th….

    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…
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