Why Sold Out Disney World Hotels Don’t Cause High Crowds & How to Find ‘Hidden’ Room Availability!
Walt Disney World hotel inventory is limited for fan-favorite dates in late 2026, prompting reader fears about heavy crowds. This post covers what’s up with the low availability, impacts of sold out resorts on attendance, how to book “hidden” rooms & dates that appear unavailable, and why this happens in the first place. If this sounds like deja vu all over again, that’s because we’ve covered this topic in the past. We’re…
7 Big & Bold Believe Predictions for Disney Cruise Line’s Ship Reveal on October 7th
Disney Cruise Line has announced a livestream reveal for the upcoming Believe ship, which sets sail in 2027. Here are details, plus our biggest, boldest (and sometimes safest) predictions for entertainment, rotational restaurants, lounges and other announcements during the unveiling of the next entry into DCL’s Triton class. As basic background, Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro announced the ninth ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet would be named the Disney Believe…
End of an Era: “Baby” Bakso Departing Disney World
It’s the end of an era, albeit one that feels like it began only yesterday. Bakso the Sumatran tiger cub…
Disney World Quietly Sets Earlier EPCOT Closing for 2026 Christmas Season
Walt Disney World has posted hours to the calendar through Thanksgiving 2026 at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios & Animal…
Disney World & Disneyland Price Increases Are Coming: What to Expect & How to Prepare
Walt Disney World and Disneyland raise various prices periodically, but major increases on park tickets, parking, Annual Passes, tours, and…
2026 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Guide
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is Magic Kingdom’s holiday special event in November & December at Walt Disney World. This…
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Gran Destino Tower vs. Disney’s Riviera Resort
Gran Destino Tower and Riviera Resort are two of the newest hotels at Walt Disney World. They’re different in that…
2026 Disneyland Crowd Calendar
Our free Disneyland crowd calendars cover best & worst dates to visit in 2026. This helps you choose when to…
Disney World Runs Out of Park Reservations on ‘Red Flag’ Crowd Day
Walt Disney World has hit capacity on park reservations for Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Hollywood…
Disney World’s Old Hollywood Signature Restaurant Makes Strong Case for #1 In-Park Pick with New Menu
One of our unpopular Walt Disney World opinions is that Hollywood Studios has an underrated culinary scene, well-rounded restaurant roster,…
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Review
Polynesian Village Resort is a deluxe hotel at Walt Disney World themed to retro tiki culture and the South Pacific,…
Brightline’s Bankruptcy Won’t Stop Trains in Florida, But What About Disney World’s Future Station?
The Brightline high-speed rail that runs between Orlando International Airport and Miami and will eventually connect to Walt Disney World,…
Taylor Swift Song Makes Toy Story Land Debut at Disney World: Full Playlist for Lilypad’s Jams Ride Overlay
Taylor Swift makes her return to Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World, this time with an on-ride song at Alien…
Universal Orlando Has Only Announced One New Ride, But is Quietly Working on 5 Additional Attractions
Walt Disney World recently made a flurry of announcements and shared updates on new attractions and lands, reimagined rides, and…
Battle of Bobs: Iger Admits He Discounted Chapek’s Weakness, Chapek Is Sad He Can’t Go to Disney World
Shots have been fired (and returned!) in the Battle of the Bobs, now in its second consecutive day of active…
Our Family’s New #1 Disney Vacation
Over the last two decades, we’ve had some bucket list worthy Disney trips. From the first time we traveled to…
Disney World’s Free Airport Luggage Transfer Onsite Resort Perk Adds First Terminal C Airline in Fall 2026
After adding its first Moderate Resort last month, Walt Disney World is once again expanding its free Airport Luggage Transfer…
Halloween 2026 Food at Disney World Theme Parks
Walt Disney World has released its Halloween 2026 menus of seasonal snacks, dishes, desserts and drinks available at Animal Kingdom,…
Bob Chapek ‘Pissed Off’ He Couldn’t Finish What He Started as CEO, Defends Disney Parks Price Increases.
Disgruntled ex-Disney CEO Bob Chapek is breaking his silence ahead of his tell-all memoir that covers his rise, fall, and…
First Look at New Menu for Reopening of Turf Club, Disney World’s Top Sleeper Restaurant!
Walt Disney World has officially revealed the reopening date of Turf Club Bar & Grill, along with a first look…
Disney World’s 5-Year Plan: Construction Timelines & Opening Dates for New Lands & Rides
There’s a ton on the horizon in the next 5 years at Walt Disney World with new lands and attractions…
Disney Cruise Line Expands 25% Off Placeholder Reservation Deal to Sailings Through Fall 2027
Disney Cruise Line announced that they’ve added additional sailings to the ‘Onboard Offer’ Placeholder Reservation list, including itineraries through September…