One of Our Biggest Disney Parks Pet Peeves is Finally Getting Fixed
After over two years of a totally nonsensical rule, one of our biggest Disney Parks pet peeves is finally being addressed. The Fantasy Springs entrance and exit is in the process of relaxing its exclusivity policies, and will gradually allow more guests to leave and enter. We just used this exit for the first time ever on Friday night (hello from the future!) while leaving Tokyo DisneySea, and let me tell…
Caribbean Beach vs. Riviera Resort
Caribbean Beach and Riviera Resort are “sister hotels” at Walt Disney World, both located on Barefoot Bay and sharing Skyliner gondola stations. They’re very different—one a Moderate Resort, the other a DVC property—but share a lot. This post contrasts and compares the two in theme/decor, rooms, dining, transportation, pools, and value for money. This continues our Walt Disney World Hotel Comparison Series, and actually is not the first time Caribbean Beach…
Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotels & Third-Party Shuttle Shifting to New Spot as Eastern Gateway Work Expands
Starting next month, Disney will make sweeping security, transportation, and rideshare changes as the Eastern Gateway construction kicks into high…
Full Menus for 2026 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom
Walt Disney World has released the full list of dishes and drinks for 2026 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, the…
Disney World’s Free Airport Luggage Transfer Onsite Perk Adds Three New Resorts in 5,500 Room Expansion
After adding its first Terminal C airline last month, Walt Disney World is adding 3 new hotels to its free…
7 of Disney World’s Best Burgers Are at Skyliner Resorts
This list combines three things we love at Walt Disney World: transportation, resort hopping, and burgers. We’re especially big fans…
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Disney’s Layoffs Hit Parks, with Imagineering Impacted
The Walt Disney Company’s theme parks division is laying off between 100 and 200 people, with most of those job…
Walt Disney World Railroad Reopens Early from Month-Long Refurbishment
The Walt Disney World Railroad has been added to the closure calendar for an approximately one month refurbishment that’ll take…
Full Menus for 2026 Disney Jollywood Nights Christmas Party
Walt Disney World has shared full menus of the dishes, drinks & desserts during the 2026 Jollywood Nights Christmas Party…
Extended Evening Hours Resort Perk Returns to Magic Kingdom in 2027
After moving over to Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios for the Halloween and Christmas Party season, Extended Evening Hours is…
How One of Our Least Favorite Disney World Resorts Won Me Over
No hotel at Walt Disney World is universally beloved. Even fan favorites like the Poly (“the 70s called”), Wilderness Lodge…
2026 EPCOT Eat to the Beat Concert Band Lineup & Dates
Walt Disney World has officially announced dates and details for the 2026 Eat to the Beat Concert Series at the…
2026 Disneyland Refurbishment Calendar
This Disneyland and Disney California Adventure ride refurbishment calendar for 2026 and 2027 lists temporary attraction closures so you know…
No Rising Tide: Disney World Attendance Drops Slightly as Universal Epic Universe Gets Off to Slow Start
The Themed Entertainment Association released its annual attendance report for 2025, which reveals a modest dip for Walt Disney World…
New Wreck-It Ralph Sugar Rush: Sweet Rescue Ride Opening Date & Launch Programs Announced
Disney has announced a grand opening date for Sugar Rush: Sweet Rescue, the new attraction based on the world of…
Walmart “Gets” The Muppet Christmas Carol. Is Disney Missing an Opportunity?
The Muppets are having a moment in 2026. The Muppet Christmas Carol, once viewed as a cult classic, has risen…
Disney World Extends Polynesian Village Resort Construction Project Into 2027
Disney’s Polynesian Resort is in the home stretch of one of the largest and longest hotel construction projects at Walt…
Aulani Resort & Spa Trip Planning Guide
Aulani Resort is Disney’s award-winning hotel & spa in Oahu, Hawaii. This guide offers tips for planning a vacation, when…
What Went Wrong with Disney’s Star Wars Hotel?
A little over three years ago, Walt Disney World made the surprise announcement that it would be permanently closing Galactic…
Food Guide to Christmas 2026 at Disney World
Walt Disney World has released its Christmas 2026 menus of seasonal snacks, dishes, desserts and drinks available at Animal Kingdom,…
Our Family’s New Favorite EPCOT Eatery: A Meal for Three for About $25
Move over Les Halles Boulangerie & Patisserie and Sunshine Seasons, our family has a new #1 counter service restaurant at…
2026 Disney World Crowd Calendar
These free 2026 Walt Disney World crowd calendars rate dates so you can choose best weeks to go & avoid…








