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This guide to accommodations near Disneyland ranks the 10 best hotels within walking distance of the parks, weighs pros & cons of staying off-site or on-site, perks of choosing an official DLR hotel, plus staying in Anaheim vs. beach cities or Los Angeles for California vacations. (Updated February 25, 2024.) When Disneyland vacation planning, there
These 101 tips & tricks will help you save you time and money, or improve the quality of your Walt Disney World vacation this year or in 2025. Everything is covered, from maximizing Genie+ to discounts to transportation shortcuts between Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and more! (Updated February 14, 2024.) Not all of these tips will
Walt Disney World has tons of restaurants & snack stands, and dining is part of the fun. In fact, the largest component of WDW vacation planning is dining–and it can also be the most satisfying. Beyond making “good” ADRs and deciding whether to buy the Disney Dining Plan, there are a lot of things that
Our ultimate guide to Christmas 2024 at Disneyland & Disney California Adventure offers tips & tricks for visiting during the holiday season. This provides info about seasonal ride overlays, fireworks, parades, entertainment, parties, decorations, and dates. (Updated January 11, 2024.) Christmas at Disneyland runs from November 15, 2024 through the first week of January 2025.
Our free 2024 Disneyland crowd calendars cover best & worst dates to visit. This helps you choose when to go and days to avoid, as higher attendance means longer lines & wait times at Disney California Adventure and Disneyland. These monthly guides also offer info & tips about special events weather, prices, reservations, and more
Our guide to Christmas 2024 at Walt Disney World offers tips for Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and hotels. It covers entertainment, crowds, food, free things to do, decorations, tips & tricks. Plus, what’s returning for the holiday season, dates & details. (Updated January 7, 2024.) Walt Disney World has not yet released
These free 2024 Walt Disney World crowd calendars rate dates so you can choose best weeks to go & avoid the worst, skipping long lines and high wait times. We cover seasonal events, weather, park hours, Orlando travel trends, and factors impacting when to visit Florida’s theme parks. (Updated January 4, 2024.) Let’s start with
Our guide to the 2024 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party offers tips & info for Magic Kingdom’s fall special event at Walt Disney World. This includes available & sold out dates, ticket prices & discounts, schedule & strategy for seeing the parade, fireworks, and characters, plus our review of MNSSHP and whether it’s worth
Our Disney Vacation Club Buying Guide for 2024 covers best & worst home resorts, buying DVC directly vs. resale, how to use points, pros & cons of joining, membership perks & more. We share our story of why we joined, and also answer frequently asked questions. (Updated December 26, 2023.) Although we are DVC members,
Parents planning their child’s first trip to Walt Disney World often have a lot of questions, as visiting Walt Disney World with kids is uncharted territory that can be intimidating. This guide answers some of those questions with helpful advice to avoid mistakes and common planning pitfalls. (Updated December 17, 2023.) Let’s start with the
Are you honeymooning at Walt Disney World? That’s where we honeymooned, and it was a great time with delicious dining, luxurious hotel stays, late night adult entertainment, and more. This guide covers how to have an incredible “Disneymoon” with tips & tricks from our experience over a decade ago that still hold true today! (Updated