When choosing a luxury hotel near Magic Kingdom on the monorail loop at Walt Disney World, vacation planners debate between two Deluxe Resorts: Grand Floridian and Polynesian. This head-to-head comparison weighs the pros & cons of each, picking a “winner” in theme, dining, transportation, pools, and other categories. (Updated April 14, 2024.) This continues our
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
Disney has announced that its worst theme park in the world, currently in the midst of a massive makeover and expansion, will be renamed and enter anew era. This post shares the full announcement by Imagineering and Disneyland Paris, along with new concept art for the reimagined park, as well as our commentary about the
Universal Orlando has announced details about its two newest hotels: Universal Stella Nova Resort and Universal Terra Luna Resort. This shares opening dates, starting prices (and a cost comparison to Walt Disney World’s Value Resorts), amenities, and other features, plus our commentary about these accommodations additions to Central Florida. Brought to life by the award-winning Universal
Pixar Fest is the late spring & summer celebration featuring fireworks, new daytime parade, dance parties, other entertainment, and more. Oh, and food. Lots and lots of food. This dining guide shares full menus of the savory snacks, decadent desserts, drinks, available at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure during Pixar Fest. For starters, Pixar Fest
Walt Disney World has revealed details about some of the new perks and freebies during V.I.PASSHOLDER Days, including a return of the fan-favorite lounge at EPCOT, discounts, and more. This covers everything we know so far, plus some speculation, and thoughts on the lounge moving to Morocco from Sunshine Seasons. For starters, V.I.PASSHOLDER Days (or
Picking the best week of this year, 2025 or 2026 for your Walt Disney World trip is challenging, especially when dates are limited due to school breaks or work schedules. This guide was designed with that in mind, sharing our favorite times to visit and worst ones to avoid in the next 2 years based
Chronos Club is the concierge lounge atop Gran Destino Tower at Coronado Springs Resort. It’s the cheapest Club Level at Walt Disney World, and the only one at a Moderate hotel. This review shares lounge food photos, cover how Chronos stacks up to the competition, and more. (Updated April 11, 2024.) For starters, this focuses
The Free Disney Dining Plan is a great Walt Disney World vacation package discount. This covers info, tips for booking, current dates, predictions & rumors for future dates around Halloween & Christmas, and answers to questions including whether this deal is “worth it.” (Updated April 11, 2024.) Let’s start with the good news, which is
All-new restaurants are coming to Downtown Disney! Disneyland has revealed opening timelines for restaurants under construction, while also announcing a couple of new dining options that’ll take the place of Tortilla Jo’s and sharing first looks at the upcoming locations. For those who are unfamiliar with the multi-year overhaul of the Downtown Disney District at
