Big Thunder Mountain to Close for Extended Refurbishment + Something New!
Disney has announced that Big Thunder Mountain will close for refurbishment in early 2025. The Walt Disney World website indicates that the attraction will reopen…
How Much Do Lightning Lanes Cost at Disney World? Resorts Gal’s October 2024 Report
We now have the entire month of Lightning Lane pricing for Walt Disney World in October 2024. Last month’s report discussed how Disney removed the…
A Drift Down Cross Country Creek: The Lazy River at Disney’s Blizzard Beach
If you’re planning a little relaxation time during your Walt Disney World vacation, what better way to do so than by drifting down Cross Country…
Hurricane Milton Updates for Walt Disney World (Timeline)
Hurricane Milton has rapidly increased to a Category 5 Hurricane as of midday Monday, October 7, 2024. We’ve created this page to help keep you…
Tropical Storm Milton Forecasted to Become a Hurricane By Mid-Week (Will Likely Affect Walt Disney World)
I don’t know about you, but we talk about the weather almost daily in our household. Unfortunately, it’s that time of the year: hurricane season….
The Scoop on Upgraded Seating Options at Blizzard Beach: Lodge Umbrellas and Polar Patios
Those looking for a dedicated place to relax when visiting Disney’s Blizzard Beach might consider upgraded seating. Options at the water park include Lodge Umbrellas…
10 Packing Tips for a Walt Disney World Vacation (That Won’t Weigh You Down)
It’s been a busy week. Not only have you had your usual chores, but there’s also been a gazillion other things to do so you…
Toboggan Racers at Disney’s Blizzard Beach (A Downhill Mat Slide)
We’ll wrap up our coverage of the purple slopes at Disney’s Blizzard Beach with an overview of the Toboggan Racers. Those following along know that…
The Snow Stormers at Disney’s Blizzard Beach (Slalom-Style Mat Slides)
As we continue our coverage of the purple slopes at Disney’s Blizzard Beach, we’ll move on to the Snow Stormers. These mat slides allow guests…
Downhill Double Dipper at Disney’s Blizzard Beach (An Inner Tube Thrill Slide)
A trip to Disney’s Blizzard Beach wouldn’t be complete without a few races down the purple slopes. This side of Mount Gushmore features two mat…
Walt Disney World Closures and Cancellations in Anticipation of Hurricane Helene
According to the Walt Disney World website, the entire resort is currently operating under normal conditions. However, some experiences have been canceled for September 26,…
New in 2024: Behind the Seeds Walking Tour of Living with the Land’s Glimmering Greenhouses
If you’ve ever dreamed of walking among the Christmas lights in Living with the Land’s seasonal overlay, Glimmering Greenhouses, now is your chance. A new…
Epcot Shifts to Later Close During International Festival of the Holidays (2024)
If you visit Epcot during the International Festival of the Holidays, you’ll be privy to an extra 30 minutes plus fireworks in the park each…
Disney After Hours 2025 Pricing Guide for Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Disney recently shared the initial dates and price range for Disney After Hours in 2025. Now that tickets are on sale, we have the full…
Why Blizzard Beach’s Ski Patrol Training Camp is Perfect For Kids and Tweens
Disney’s Blizzard Beach is a water park that caters to children of various ages more than any we’ve visited. When my son was younger, he…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
How Much Do Lightning Lanes Cost? August 2024 Report
As you probably know, Disney overhauled its Lightning Lane offering late last month. The service now consists of two offerings: Lightning Lane Multi Pass and…
D23 Expo Excites Walt Disney World Fans with a Lengthy List of What’s To Come
We’re not talking hopefuls this year. We’re talking promises. Promises of what will come to fruition in the coming years at the Walt Disney World…
The 3 Things I Learned While Testing Lightning Lane Multi Pass
Walt Disney World has launched its new Lightning Lane service. So it’s out with the old (Disney Genie+) and in with the new (Lightning Lane…
How to Buy Lightning Lane Passes at Disney World (A Resorts Gal Guide)
You’ve booked your Walt Disney World vacation, read our comparison of all three Lightning Lanes products, and hopefully, set up our Lightning Lane spreadsheet to…
Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass Pricing (July through mid-August 2024)
Disney’s Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Single Pass debuted this morning, and with its release, we can now preview the pricing. As Disney had previously…