Why We Do Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Two Half Days & How to Beat Crowds With an Efficient Evening
My favorite way to do a day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is actually two separate half-days as opposed to an uninterrupted rope drop to park closing day. DHS is my favorite park for a lengthy midday break, making it a great option for a rest-and-recharge nap, pool time, or even a leisurely lunch at EPCOT or elsewhere. We seldom do an entire uninterrupted day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, instead splicing it…
Disney Extends World Drive Construction That Opens Door for New Magic Kingdom Hotel to 2029
A major Walt Disney World infrastructure project that literally paves the way for a potential new park entrance Magic Kingdom resort has been extended again, this time by another 3 years. Here’s the latest, along with our commentary on the project and its implications for future expansion. The latest development comes as of November 2026, when the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District updated its permits package with the South Florida Water…
Disney World Makes Distinctly Unpatriotique Cut to ‘Impressions de France’ Hours Again
It is happening again. Walt Disney World has quietly made reductions to the showtimes of international treasure Impressions de France…
Disney World Quietly Cracks Down on Unauthorized Pool Use via Rule Enforcement & Verification
Over the last several months, Walt Disney World has rolled out new rules that close free parking loopholes and restrict…
Disney World Reveals New Christmas Ride Overlay for Muppets Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster!
The newly-reimagined Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets at Hollywood Studios is getting its first ride overlay for Christmas…
First Look at Redone Grand Floridian Cafe as Disney World’s Flagship Resort Reimagining Wraps Up
Walt Disney World has shared a sneak peek at the new menu and inside the reimagined Grand Floridian Cafe, the…
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My New Favorite Meal at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
In the last few years, there’s one counter service restaurant where I’ve dined more than all of the other restaurants…
Magic Kingdom’s Extra Early Entry is an Awesome Alternative to Lightning Lanes
It is a mistake to buy Lightning Lanes most days when Magic Kingdom closes early for Mickey’s Not So Scary…
Disney Sets Opening Date for New Enchanted Star Hotel
Disney revealed the opening date and details for its next new deluxe resort, Enchanted Star Hotel, which will debut three…
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…
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…
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…
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…








