Disney Tips & Tricks Archive
Our park itineraries for Walt Disney World, Disneyland (now updated with Star Wars Land!), Tokyo, Paris, and Hong Kong offer step by step touring plans with efficient strategy for 1-day and multi-day visits. These plans-of-attack cover everything from rides to restaurants and will help you save time by avoiding crowds and minimizing wait times. (Last
This strategy guide to the 2019 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Parties at Walt Disney World offers info and tips for making the most of the Magic Kingdom party nights, which occur August, September, and October 2019. (Last updated July 21, 2019.) Our tips and tricks for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party (MNSSHP) are
With our tips, tricks, and a helpful browser extension, it’s possible to successfully “guess” which Walt Disney World resort hotels are available via Priceline Express Deals. These are deep discounts of up to 60% off, not just money-saving tips that might amount to a “deal” of 10-15% off a room-only rate. We’re talking $60/night for
Magical Dining Month is back, and several restaurants at Walt Disney World are participating in this popular promotional offer. If you opted for the new room only discounts over Free Dining, you’re in luck! From August 23 through September 30, 2019, select Walt Disney World restaurants (and nearly 100 others in Orlando) will offer three-course,
Our 1-day Magic Kingdom touring plan offers a step by step itinerary for an ideal visit to Walt Disney World, with strategy for attractions to minimize time in line, maximize efficiency, and avoid crowds. These are the attractions we’d ride, the restaurants at which we’d dine, and the quiet moments we would stop to enjoy.
During our recent summer visits to Walt Disney World, the low crowds have really stuck out. This has been the case for the last few years, and is once again true in Summer 2019 as the parks are in the midst of a pre-Star Wars Land slump. (Last updated July 14, 2019.) The first time
Our ‘what to pack for Disney World guide’ includes a checklist of what to bring, items you’ll want in your park backpack, plus new & unique items we use! Everything in this packing guide will save you money or improve your experience at Walt Disney World…and potentially wherever else you travel. (Last updated July 15,
Need help choosing the right Walt Disney World resort? Our hotel reviews feature room photos, pros & cons, whether they’re worth the money, and what type of guests (families, honeymooners, solo, etc.) will like or dislike each style of accommodations. We also include reviews of Walt Disney World-area hotels in and around Orlando, Florida. (Last
Walt Disney World’s early opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has upended crowd calendars, upsetting many vacation planners in the process. Here we’ll offer predictions for the best and worst months to visit for the remainder of 2019, which we’ve revised following the announced date for Rise of the Resistance. At the end, we’ll also
This post reviews the Chase Disney Rewards Visa and Premier credit cards, the pros and cons of each card, and the perks cardholders receive at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond. We’ll offer perspective on which credit card might be right for you…or if neither are. (Last updated June 17, 2019.) There are a few differences between
Our 1-day Tokyo Disneyland touring plan covers our ideal day in the park with attractions ordered to minimize time in line and maximize efficiency. To that end, these are the attractions we would do, the restaurants at which we’d dine, the shows we’d see, and the details we’d try to enjoy. (Last updated July 21,
