Tips & Tricks Archive
It’s May once more, which means lovebug season has ‘officially’ returned to Walt Disney World…or has it? This post rants a bit about these insects, shares info & tips for avoiding love and other bugs during their peak months in Florida, and more. (Updated May 8, 2024.) Known as the month of merriment and renewal,
One of the coolest pieces of merchandise in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is free low cost, and it’s available at both Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World and Disneyland. It’s not a park map, coasters from Oga’s Cantina, a stolen spork, “the joy of being there,” or anything cheesy. (Updated May 4, 2024.) Not only
This covers our best money-saving tips for buying discount Disney gift cards via Target, Kroger, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Costco, Sam’s Club, Meijer, Best Buy and beyond. Some deals offer big savings for your Walt Disney World vacation, while others are smaller but easier. (Updated May 3, 2024.) Since we are pretty big on stretching our
Pixar Fest is the spring and summer celebration featuring fireworks, a brand-new daytime parade, dance parties, and other entertainment–plus seasonal snacks, exclusive merchandise & more. This guide covers everything you need to know about the special event at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. (Updated April 26, 2024.) Pixar Fest is now underway at Disneyland Resort
Many Walt Disney World restaurants are hotly in demand, with reservations being incredibly difficult to book if you aren’t up early 60+ days in advance. This post covers the ADRs that are the toughest to score, why that’s the case and how it might change, plus alternatives if you can’t score the toughest spots. (Updated
Our list of Lightning Lane ride rankings for Disney California Adventure covers how you should prioritize the attractions that offer line skipping access. This offers recommendations for the paid FastPass and MaxPass replacement based on time-saved and how quickly reservations fill up at DCA. (Updated April 14, 2024.) The goal of these DCA Genie+ rankings
We’ve received over 200 questions about the overhaul of Disability Access Service (DAS) at Walt Disney World and Disneyland that will roll out in the next couple of months. This FAQ answers common inquiries about eligibility changes, mechanics of how DAS will (and won’t) work, reasons for new policies, how they should cut down on
Our guide to the best & worst Disneyland fireworks viewing locations offers a ‘where to watch’ map and photos so you can see how nighttime spectaculars look from each spot. We also share lesser-known views so you can avoid heavy crowds on Main Street. (Updated April 9, 2024.) For starters, Disneyland has a new fireworks
Oogie Boogie Bash is a Disney Halloween Party in California Adventure (DCA) theme park at Disneyland Resort. This guide offers everything you need to know about the event: potential 2024 dates, time-saving tips & tricks, character locations, parade info, and whether it’s worth doing. (Updated April 7, 2024.) In terms of basic background, Oogie Boogie
Season of the Force is the spring and early summer Star Wars celebration featuring fireworks, limited-time offerings, and other new experiences–plus seasonal snacks, exclusive merchandise and more. This guide covers everything you need to know about the 2024 special event at Disneyland. (Updated April 7, 2024.) For starters, Season of the Force is back Disneyland
Halloween Horror Nights is a hard-ticket event held at Universal Studios Florida in Fall 2024. This guide covers dates & ticket prices, tips for maximizing your time at HHN, whether it’s worth the money, haunted house info, and photos from our experiences attending Orlando’s event. (Updated April 5, 2024.) This year, Halloween Horror Nights will
