Should You Visit Disney World in Summer 2026? Here’s the Verdict on if Lower Crowds & Prices Are “Worth It.”
It’s another slow summer at Walt Disney World. The parks are hardly empty or dead, but crowds are down, with average wait times on par with off-season levels. Over the last several years, this has become the new normal of June and July, once two of the busiest months of the year. This post weighs the pros & cons of taking a trip this time of year to help you…
Free Gift at 2026 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party for Disney Vacation Club Members
Walt Disney World has announced a free keepsake that will be available during the 2026 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, exclusively for eligible Disney Vacation Club members. Here are dates & details, plus our commentary about why this is happening and the trajectory of Membership Extras, and how that could change the direct vs. resale calculus. Note that some of these dates coincide with the upcoming DVC Welcome Home Weeks, which returns…
All Disneyland Paris Resort Hotels Ranked from Worst to Best
This ranks every on-site hotel at Disneyland Paris from worst to best for vacations this year or in 2027. These…
Disney World Restricting Access to Magic Kingdom Resorts via New Policies
Over the weekend, Walt Disney World implemented permanent transportation restrictions for buses and boats bound for the resort hotels from…
Disney World Confirms Grand Floridian Gingerbread House Won’t Appear This Year.
Walt Disney World has confirmed that the Grand Floridian Resort will not offer its iconic Gingerbread House for the 2026…
Disney World ‘Holiday Ever After’ Hallmark Christmas Movie News: Ornaments & Trailer
Hallmark has been sharing news about “Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True,” the first-ever Christmas movie filmed…
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2026 Disney World Refurbishment Calendar
This Walt Disney World ride refurbishment calendar lists the closure schedule for 2026 at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios &…
2026 Disneyland Refurbishment Calendar
This Disney California Adventure and Disneyland ride refurbishment calendar for 2026 lists temporary attraction closures so you know what won’t…
Soarin’ Across America Review: Good, Bad & Ugly
I’m always a distinctly patriotic person, but there have been two moments in 2026 that made me especially proud, and…
Disney World Announces Coral Reef Restaurant Seasonal Closure Starts After Summer 2026
Walt Disney World has quietly added an alert for Coral Reef Restaurant at EPCOT, indicating it will temporarily close soon….
Most Overrated Disney Ride in World Closing for Long Refurbishment in 2026-2027
Prior to our first visit to the worst Disney theme park in the world roughly 15 years ago, friends warned…
New 1-Day Discount Disneyland Evening Ticket for $59!
Disney has released a new deal for deeply discounted single-day tickets to Disneyland and California Adventure valid only in the…
Save Up to $1,500 on Disney Cruise Line Sailings at Halloween & Christmas 2026!
One day after its Stitch Glitch flash sale ended, Disney Cruise Line has launched another discount with savings of up…
July 4th at Disney World Survival Guide
Fourth of July is summer vacation time at Walt Disney World, which means high crowds and hot weather, plus fireworks…
EPCOT’s Forgotten Food Court Gets a New Menu!
The Land flies under the radar when it comes to Walt Disney World reimagining rumors. Soarin’ gave the pavilion a…
Disney World Reveals Refurbishment Reopening Date for Yachtsman Steakhouse Signature Restaurant
Walt Disney World has finally confirmed a reopening date for Yachtsman Steakhouse, which follows a multi-month “refresh” of the Signature…
Disney World Adds Restrictions for Resort-Bound Boats & Buses from Disney Springs to Official Sites
Over the weekend, Walt Disney World implemented permanent restrictions on use of free transportation between Disney Springs and the resort…
Top 10 Money Saving Disney World Ticket Tips for 2026
For many families, the most expensive part of visiting Walt Disney World isn’t airfare or accommodations–it’s admission. This isn’t to…
Details for Disney World Bus & Boat Restrictions, Resort Hopping Rules & Parking Policies (Now in Effect!)
Walt Disney World has provided details about the expanded restrictions on use of free transportation between Disney Springs and the…
New Captain Jack Sparrow Entertainment Coming to 2026 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
Halfway to the Holidays is over, which can only mean one thing: Halloween is almost here at Walt Disney World!!!…
Is Lightning Lane Multi Pass Worth It at Disney World?
Changing crowd levels and ride reservation allocations have resulted in a different value proposition for Lightning Lane Multi-Pass at Walt…
Disney Lakeshore Lodge Under Construction
Disney Lakeshore Lodge (formerly Reflections) is a nature-inspired resort being built on the former River Country water park on Bay…