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Thinking of using Uber or Lyft instead of a taxi, rental car, or bus transportation at Walt Disney World? Ride-sharing services are the most efficient way for getting to parks, resorts, and Universal Studios Florida; these tips will help save money and improve your experience with it. (Updated March 24, 2021.) During the phased reopening,
We’re back with a big Walt Disney World news roundup. Among other topics, this one covers expanded & added park hours through June 2021, spring break at EPCOT, lighting enhancements to Spaceship Earth & Grauman’s, ticket discounts, an Orange Bird freebie, physically distanced selfie spots with Minnie & Mickey Mouse, and more. Let’s start with
All Star Movies Resort has reimagined room designs that are coming soon to the Sports & Music hotels as part of Walt Disney World’s comprehensive overhauls. In this review, we’ll cover everything from our experience staying in these new rooms, and whether you might want to book here for your next WDW vacation. (Updated March
Our 1-day Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure 2-park itinerary offers a step by step plan for an ideal visit to both Universal Orlando theme parks in a single day. This hopper strategy covers how to spend less time waiting in lines and avoiding crowds at headliner thrill rides & roller coasters. Plus, advice
Disney Cruise Line has released itineraries through Summer 2022! There are sailings to great new destinations and popular ports of call in the Greek Isles, Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Alaska, and the Caribbean. In this post, we’ll take a look at the awesome options, followed by commentary on pricing, our recommended destinations, and why we’ll be
Walt Disney World has released a new discount for Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground that ends just before the holiday weekend of Memorial Day 2021. In this post, we’ll share details, some of our photos from the campsites, historical comparisons, and why Disney might have reason to incentivize stays at Fort Wilderness right now. With
We have a love-hate relationship with Walt Disney World transportation. When it’s firing on all cylinders, the system of monorails, boats, gondolas, and even buses is unparalleled–the best exemplar of mass transit of any major “city” in the United States. In the past, we’ve gone entire trips with only great experiences from start to finish,
It’s the start of spring break at Walt Disney World, with peak season crowds forecast for the next 10 days. In this post, we’ll share an update on Park Pass availability, plus warnings that both Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World have sent out. Hopefully, this is irrelevant to most of you. In last month’s
Walt Disney World has announced the MagicMobile service, a new contactless way to use features like theme park entry through iPhones, Apple Watches, and other smart devices. In this post, we’ll share details, address whether the MagicBand is dying, and also speculate on the future. Launching in phases starting later this year, MagicMobile will be
Disneyland Paris, Walt Disney Studios Park, and resort hotels have postponed their 2021 reopening dates (again). This follows France’s announcement of a nationwide curfew and increased lockdowns in Europe. This post shares dates, details, and what to expect. (Updated March 12, 2021.) The second closure of Disneyland Paris followed France’s second shutdown prior to the
Excitement has been building for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure for years. Walt Disney World fans are anxiously awaiting the first major addition of EPCOT’s overhaul, and World Showcase is starved for attractions. So it makes sense. But with opening delayed for over a year after being first announced 5 years ago, does the hype exceed what
