Disney Tips & Tricks Archive
The Epcot International Festival of the Arts returns January 17 to February 24, 2020 at Walt Disney World. This guide previews the event, and offers info, tips, food recommendations, and our must-see highlights of this annual winter special event. (Updated January 18, 2020.) Last year, we spent a ton of time at Epcot during the event, participating
File this one under: pleasant surprises that probably won’t last long. One of the coolest pieces of merchandise in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is free. No, it’s not a park map, coasters from Oga’s Cantina, a stolen spork, “the joy of being there,” or anything cheesy. (Updated January 18, 2020.) Not only is this piece of
The 2020 Disney Dining Plan comes in 3 tiers, with prices starting at $55 per night for adults and $26 for kids. This guide covers Walt Disney World’s meal plan pricing, money saving tips, what’s included on menus, whether it’s worth getting, Free Dining dates & info, and our DDP reviews. (Updated January 20, 2020.)
After last week’s “frustrating foray” with Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, I wondered if our late arrival strategy might be more of a hassle. We thus set out for Walt Disney World at the crack of dawn yesterday, opting to fight the rope drop crowd at Hollywood Studios. In this ride report, we’ll share
Holiday crowds have left Walt Disney World, so yesterday we headed back to Hollywood Studios to determine the best early 2020 strategy for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance during the off-season. In this, we’ll offer arrival recommendations, crowd predications, and share our ride report…which is our first suboptimal experience doing the flagship Galaxy’s Edge
The hot new attraction at Walt Disney World is Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in Hollywood Studios. It’s also the most difficult due to no FastPass+ or standby line. In this ride guide, we’ll answer questions about the virtual queue, boarding groups, and FAQ about the Galaxy’s Edge blockbuster. (Updated January 9, 2020.) A
Our free 2020 Disneyland crowd calendars help you choose the best and worst days & weeks to visit. Higher crowds mean longer waits, and this post provides our tips for saving time at Disney California Adventure and Disneyland. Our monthly guides cover info & tips about special events weather, prices, and wait times via the
This post ranks all of the Deluxe Resorts at Walt Disney World, the highest tier of hotels there, based on theme, value for money, amenities, location, and more. These luxury-class accommodations have a lot to offer, and are great for a splurge. Disney’s Deluxe Resorts are easy to love…so long as you don’t get sticker
Planning a trip to Disneyland and trying to determine the best month to visit in 2020? We analyze crowds, weather, seasonal events, park hours, and other factors to rank every month of the year for Disneyland in this post, plus our 3 favorite weeks to visit. (Updated January 8, 2020.) A lot of resources already
Thinking of using Uber or Lyft instead of a taxi, rental car, or bus transportation at Walt Disney World? We have tips for saving money and improving the experience. These ride-sharing services are the most efficient way to get around the parks, resorts, and to Universal; these tips make them easier and more efficient to
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. There are a few differences between the Disney Rewards Visa credit
