How Much Do Lightning Lanes Cost at Disney World? September 2024 Report
It’s time for our monthly Lightning Lane pricing report for September 2024. This month the virtual queue requirement for TRON / Lightcycle Run was dropped….
The Two Quickest Routes Between Epcot and Magic Kingdom
If you’re looking to park hop between Epcot and Magic Kingdom during your Walt Disney World vacation, you’ll want to consider where you’re at and…
Walt Disney World Swan Reserve Dining Guide
If you stay at the Walt Disney World Swan Reserve, you’ll have several dining options at the hotel. Additionally, you’ll find numerous restaurants within walking…
Disney’s Blizzard Beach Dining Guide (Menus and More)
I don’t know about you, but when I visit a water park for the day, I end up ordering a funnel cake. It’s my favorite…
Free Cost Calculator for Planning a Disney World Vacation
Part 3 of the Resorts Gal Budgeting Series Free Cost Calculator for Planning a Disney World Vacation Imagine. You’re in the parks, it’s hot, and…
How to Create a Realistic Expense List for a Disney World Vacation (Part 2)
On the first official morning of your Walt Disney World vacation, you plan a character breakfast at 1900 Park Fare. Since you arrived late the…
New: TRON: Lightcycle Run Will Offer a Standby Queue Beginning September 9, 2024
Walt Disney World has released details that a standby queue will be available for TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom. Here’s the official language…
Disney Announces New Villains Themed Show for Disney’s Hollywood Studios
A new villains-themed entertainment offering is coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2025. It will be performed in the Sunset Showcase stage building, which is…
What We Know: Water Park Perk for Eligible Disney Resort Guests in 2025
Earlier this year, Disney announced a new water perk for eligible guests visiting Walt Disney World in 2025. This perk applies to guests staying in…
Disney’s All-Star Music Dining Guide (By Resorts Gal)
When dining at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, your experience will be similar to that of other value resorts. That experience includes access to the resort’s…
Tike’s Peak: Why We Love This Frozen-Themed Play Area at Disney’s Blizzard Beach
If you plan to visit Blizzard Beach with the little ones, you’ll want to be aware of Tike’s Peak, the Frozen-themed play area designed specifically…
Where to Meet Jack Skellington as Sandy Claws at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
What’s this? Are you telling me you can meet Jack Skellington as Sandy Claws at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party? Yes, in fact, this is…
Where to Meet Pixar Favorites at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
It’s no secret that Disney’s Hollywood Studios is an excellent place to meet characters. You’ll find anyone from Darth Vader to Pluto on your character…
Where to Find Clarabelle Cow at Walt Disney World
Resorts Gal Character Spotlight Clarabelle Cow (at Walt Disney World) Clarabelle Cow is a somewhat difficult character to find at Walt Disney World. She makes…
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Resorts Area (Hotel List + Overview)
You may not know it, but when you select a Disney Resort Hotel, you’ll be part of a resort area. That area is generally defined…
The 8 Most Kid-Friendly Resorts at Walt Disney World (#1 Might Surprise You!)
Don’t get me wrong. Every resort at Walt Disney World is kid-friendly. However, I’ve been asked this question many times over the last few years:…
Everything Towels at Disney’s Blizzard Beach
If you plan a trip to Disney’s Blizzard Beach, you’ll likely need towels to dry off at some point. Thankfully, towel rentals are available to…
The Walking Path Between Port Orleans Riverside and French Quarter (With Photos & Distance)
One of the benefits of staying at either of Disney’s Port Orleans Resorts is that you can walk between them. That means if you’re staying…
12 Things to Do at Disney’s Boardwalk (A Resorts Gal Guide)
We love to visit Disney’s Boardwalk and do so fairly often. However, we spend more time there as day guests than resort guests. With those…
Disney After Hours Ticket Dates and Pricing Released for 2025
Disney After Hours is returning to Walt Disney World in 2025. This separately ticketed event will be available at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Disney’s Hollywood…
How to Get to Disney Springs from Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Say you’re spending the day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and the park is scheduled to close by 6:00 p.m. It’s been a relaxing day spent…
Disney’s Blizzard Beach Opening Date Announced for Late 2024
Disney has posted dates for what seems to have become a semi-annual transition of their water parks opening and closing. Disney’s Blizzard Beach is scheduled…
Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs is Finally Open at Disney’s Boardwalk!
Is that a corn dog, I see? Not only is it a corn dog, but it’s a corn dog from Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs at…
Resorts Gal Ride Sheets (A Free Disney World Ride Spreadsheet To Help You Plan)
One of the most significant parts of planning a Walt Disney World vacation is deciding which rides are a priority. Those decisions are often challenging…
Preview Rooms with Layouts for Universal Orlando’s Helios Hotel by Loews
Universal Orlando has released new concept art and floor plans for the room types at their new Helios Hotel by Loews which is on track…
4 New (EXCLUSIVE) Terrace Gardens Coming to Disney’s Polynesian Island Tower
Disney released a few significant updates regarding the new Polynesian Island Tower that’s scheduled to open this upcoming December. We’ve already discussed the Moana-themed splash…
Disney’s Polynesian Island Tower To Offer Casual Walk-Up Restaurant and Pool Bar
Earlier today, Disney announced that the new Polynesian Island Tower will offer a walk-up poolside bar grill called Wailulu Bar & Grill. This dining option…
A Free Ride Spreadsheet for Disney’s Animal Kingdom to Help You Plan
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is a stunning park with rides, attractions, and character meet-and-greets, among other things. It’s also one of four theme parks at Walt…
The 5 Best Resort Crowd Escapes at Walt Disney World
Imagine it’s about 3:00 in the afternoon. You’re visiting Magic Kingdom with hopes to watch the evening fireworks at 9:00 p.m. However, it feels like…
Universal Studios Orlando Releases New Dining Card Offer With Select Hotel and Ticket Packages
Universal Studios Orlando has released a new dining card offer that’s good for up to $1000.00 for select hotel and ticket packages. If you’re planning…