10 Reasons to be Excited for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
Walt Disney World is setting the bar for anniversary celebrations and we’re your top source keep up! Enjoy our in-depth roundup of all the festivities.
Our Thoughts on HHN, Sultry Sirens, and a Rat Race: Your Weekly Theme-Park Recap (September 6 – 12)
Here’s the theme park news you need to know for the week of September 6 – 12. 1. Halloween Horror Nights: a Review This week, … Read more
HHN Premier, Universal Beijing, and Disney Annual Passes: Your Weekly Theme-Park Recap (August 30 – September 5)
Here’s what you need to know for the week of August 30 – September 5. 1. Halloween Horror Nights Premieres The moment we’ve all been … Read more
Walt Disney World Annual Passes Announced: Details Revealed Here
On August 25, Disneyland Resort in California released Magic Key pass options, and everyone in the Southeast held their breath. But now – the wait … Read more
Tribute Store, Jungle Cruise, and New Coasters: Your Weekly Theme-Park Recap (August 23 – 29)
Here’s what you need to know for the week of August 23 – 29. 1. Tribute Store, of course The Tribute Store opened on August … Read more
Halloween in Full Swing, Dufftoberfest on Tap, and Genie in Our Phones: Your Weekly Theme-Park Recap (August 16 – 22, 2021)
1. Halloween Horror Nights Keeps Growing I know it’s the top story each week, but we are just so excited for the return of Halloween … Read more
Just Announced: Disney Genie Set to Replace FastPass
Users had three wishes: more flexibility, more information, and easier navigation. Disney says Genie delivers all three wishes. What is Disney Genie? Disney Genie is … Read more
Four Reasons Disney’s Best Dining is at the Resorts
The most magical place on Earth is also one of the tastiest. And although the dining at Walt Disney World’s theme parks is pretty great, … Read more
Icons at Horror Nights, Pirates at SeaWorld, and New Merch at Disney: Your weekly theme-park recap (August 2 – 8)
Here’s the Orlando theme park news you need to know for the week of August 2. 1. HHN Icons: Captured announced for Halloween Horror Nights … Read more
Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Merchandise Revealed
Disney released a number of merchandise collections that will come available this fall in celebration with the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. The anniversary … Read more
Here’s What $4,000+ Will Get You at the Star Wars Hotel
Walt Disney World released a litany of new details on their immersive hotel experience, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. As an extension of Galaxy’s Edge, this … Read more
Countdown to Halloween Horror Nights, Howl-O-Scream Tampa, and Disney Updates: Your weekly theme-park recap (July 26 – August 1, 2021)
Here’s the Orlando theme park news you need to know for the week of July 26. 1. 33 days from 30 We are just about … Read more
Halloween Horror Nights Developments, Howl-O-Scream Announcements, and a Hotel Teaser: Your weekly theme-park recap (July 19 – 25, 2021)
Here’s the Orlando theme park news you need to know for the week of July 19. 1. The countdown to Halloween (and Halloween Horror Nights) … Read more
5 Tips for Using the MyDisneyExperience App
It is often said that a vacation at Walt Disney World Resort requires more planning than any other trip. It can seem overwhelming having to … Read more
Walt Disney World 2021 Holiday Season Announced
I guess we’ve been good this year, because Christmas came early at the Most Magical Place on Earth! Somehow, 2021 is already halfway over, and … Read more
Haunting of Hill House, Flavors of Florida, and SeaWorld’s New Shows: Your weekly theme-park recap (July 5 – 11, 2021)
Here’s the Orlando theme park news you need to know for the week of July 5. 1. Haunting of Hill House announced Finally – another … Read more
Fireworks, runDisney, Parades, and Holidays Set to Return: Your weekly theme-park recap (June 28-July 4, 2021)
Here’s the Orlando theme park news you need to know for the week of June 28. 1. “Happily Ever After,” after all The long-awaited return … Read more
“Happily Ever After” Returns to Walt Disney World
Last night, in the thick but comforting humid air that exists only in a Florida summer, Walt Disney World Florida returned a fireworks and light … Read more
The Return of runDisney!
WE’RE BACK! After weeks of vague but promising posts on Instagram, runDisney made an exciting announcement this morning: races are back at Walt Disney World … Read more
Disney World’s new 50th anniversary additions
Animal Kingdom gets a new daily airborne show, Mickey and friends get a new look, and all four parks get new character sculptures.
Disney’s major new nighttime spectacular REVEALED
Disney Enchantment will hit Magic Kingdom on October 1, painting a lot of Main Street, USA with its projection-mapping brush.
Jack is back at HHN, fireworks are back at Disney, and Universal’s new buns: Your weekly theme-park recap (June 14-20, 2021)
Here’s what you need to know at the end of the theme-park week.
Where to camp and find cabins near Disney and Universal
Primitive campsites, tiny homes, RV resorts, even glamping – Orlando has it all, surrounded by Florida’s beautiful nature.
Staying on-site vs. off-site at Walt Disney World: 5 things to consider
Compare locations, theming, benefits, fees, and dining before booking any hotels on-site or off- at Walt Disney World.
5 tips for saving money on dining at Walt Disney World
There are a number of ways to save on dining at Walt Disney World. Here are a few of our favorites (which include sushi!).
Universal’s newest attraction, SeaWorld’s epic summer, and Disney World’s 50th anniversary: Your weekly theme-park recap (May 17-23, 2021)
Here’s what you need to know at the end of the theme-park week.
VelociCoaster day vs. night, changing COVID guidelines, and a Universal hotel reopening: Your weekly theme-park recap (May 10-16, 2021)
Here’s what you need to know at the end of the theme-park week.
Vacation home rental: My family’s favorite way to enjoy our visits to Orlando
Why your dream Orlando vacation just may be at a vacation home (or vacation-home resort) as opposed to at a hotel.
VelociCoaster’s story and opening date and EPCOT’s new flagship store: Your weekly theme-park recap (April 5-11, 2021)
Here’s what you need to know at the end of the theme-park week.
Universal Studios Store opens, new VelociCoaster footage, and trying EVERY Voodoo Doughnut: Your weekly theme-park recap (Mar. 29-Apr. 4, 2021)
Here’s what you need to know at the end of the theme-park week.
Florida’s tallest racer slide, Magic Kingdom upgrades for the 50th anniversary, and VelociCoaster’s music: Your weekly theme-park recap (Mar. 22-28, 2021)
Here’s what you need to know at the end of the theme-park week.
New Jungle Cruise details, Nintendo World is open, and Mardi Gras bead battles: Your weekly theme-park recap (Mar. 15-21, 2021)
Here’s what you need to know at the end of the theme-park week.
Disney World’s 50th, Nintendo’s opening date, and MagicBands’ replacement: Your weekly theme-park recap (Mar. 8-14, 2021)
Here’s what you need to know at the end of the theme-park week.
HHN IS BACK: Your weekly theme-park recap (Mar. 1-7, 2021)
Here’s what you need to know at the end of the theme-park week.
Tons of VelociCoaster updates, Universal’s retail evolution, and the Peppa Pig theme park: Your weekly theme-park recap (Feb. 22-28, 2021)
Here’s what you need to know at the end of the theme-park week.
Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival menus revealed
Offering two new kitchens and over 50 new items, Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival’s menus have been revealed for 2021.
Disney World’s 50th anniversary REVEALED
The World’s Most Magical Celebration will arrive on October 1, 2021 and last for a full 18 months. First details inside.
Universal vs. Disney: What the two resorts could learn from each other (round three)
Which of Orlando’s two big resorts wins when it comes to value hotels, attraction merch, parking, and smart-phone apps?
Universal’s Mardi Gras deep dive, EPCOT’s returning Leave a Legacy, and Orlando’s best coffee: Your weekly theme-park recap (Feb. 8-14, 2021)
Here’s what you need to know at the end of the theme-park week.
VelociCoaster evolves, Universal Beijing’s new attractions, and Jungle Cruise changes: Your weekly theme-park recap (Jan. 25-31, 2021)
Here’s what you need to know at the end of the theme-park week.
Disney is changing Jungle Cruise at Magic Kingdom
Disney is changing its signature ride yet again sometime this year, adding in more diverse characters and new show scenes.
Live Disney entertainment returns, VelociCoaster raptors appear, and new retro Nintendo merch: Your weekly theme-park recap (Jan. 18-24, 2021)
Here’s what you need to know at the end of the theme-park week.
Mardi Gras food, Magical Express nixed, and Nintendo delays: Your weekly theme-park recap (Jan. 11-17, 2021)
Here’s what you need to know at the end of the theme-park week.
EPCOT festivals, Nintendo World food, and a VelociCoaster sneak peek: Your weekly theme-park recap (Jan. 4-10, 2021)
Here’s what you need to know at the end of the theme-park week.
EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts 2021: Food studios and complete menus revealed
With the full menus of the 2021 food studios revealed, here’s what to expect and which bites and sips we’re the most excited to try.
Universal vs. Disney: What the two resorts could learn from each other (round two)
Which of Orlando’s two big resorts wins when it comes to classic attractions, parades, and holiday parties?
Tables in Wonderland at Walt Disney World: Should you get it?
If you’re as big of a fan of theme-park food as I am, you’re likely familiar with the struggle of eating affordably when you visit … Read more
Nintendo World in-depth, new Harry Potter wands, and New Year’s Eve: Your weekly theme-park recap (Dec. 21-27, 2020)
Here’s what you need to know at the end of the theme-park week.
Universal vs. Disney: What the two resorts could learn from each other (round one)
Which of Orlando’s two big resorts wins when it comes to annual passes, dining programs, and the quality and variety of food?
Bargain shopping around Orlando, Florida
Come explore four of the top discount shopping destinations in Orlando with us (some are close to both Disney and Universal!).
