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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…

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

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

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

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

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

2026 Membership Magic Beyond Details and Pricing Now Available


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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Resources


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)


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…
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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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    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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    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…
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    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…
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    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…
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