Tips & Tricks Archive
Looking for fun and inexpensive stocking stuffer for Disney fans? This list has you covered, with Christmas gifts for kids and adults–all $15 or less. There are great books, toys, household goods, and accessories, and more on this buying guide. Some of these fun finds are even on sale for Black Friday/Cyber Monday weekend, so
Earlier this holiday week, we shared Genie+ Collapsing in Crowds at Walt Disney World. That detailed the many problems with Lightning Lanes and the paid FastPass service during Thanksgiving week, from technical difficulties to limited ride reservation inventory. This post is essentially the sequel to that, taking a look at ride reservation options every two hours so
As previously covered, it’s the busiest week of the year at Walt Disney World (so far). While we expected heavy crowds, the high attendance has come as a slight surprise even to us. Nevertheless, we’ve been in the parks a lot this week, working on strategy and touring tips. Most of this has focused on
Visiting Disneyland or Disney California Adventure for Thanksgiving 2021? We have last-minute restaurant recommendations, tips & tricks for avoiding holiday crowds, and seasonal attraction picks. Plus, answers to questions, info, and tips for navigating Christmas season. (Updated November 25, 2021.) For starters, you might be wondering what special things Disneyland does to celebrate Thanksgiving. Well…*crickets*…there
Disneyland’s Candlelight Processional is scheduled twice nightly in early December. This post offers Christmas 2021 dates for the show, viewing tips, this year’s narrator, our review and history of the event, which is held at the Main Street USA Train Station. (Updated November 25, 2021.) In contrast to Epcot’s Candlelight Processional performances that are held
FuelRod kiosks can be found at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, airports, and other locations. The service offers reusable, portable charging to fuel or charge your phone on the go, and then swap for a fresh battery. In this FuelRod review, we’ll cover whether the “unlimited” service is worth the money and effort. While the headline
If you’re visiting Walt Disney World during peak season when attendance and crowds are higher, you’re going to face more “competition” for popular rides with the new Genie+ service. This means Lightning Lane ride reservation times will go faster, and you might even get shut out of the highest profile attractions, like Slinky Dog Dash.
EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts runs from January 14 until February 21, 2022 at Walt Disney World. This guide offers info, tips, food recommendations, and our must-see highlights of this annual winter special event. (Updated November 20, 2021.) For those unfamiliar with it, the Epcot International Festival of the Arts is the newest special
Our 2021-2022 Disneyland Paris vacation planning guide covers info & tips for visiting the theme parks in France, plus hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, ride ratings, and theme park itineraries. It’s up-to-date information and advice, with regular revisions from our visits to DLP and Walt Disney Studios Park. (Updated November 20, 2021.) We’ll start with the
Packing your backpack for a day in the parks at Walt Disney World and wondering what essentials you’ll need? This post shares tips for the most important things to bring, along with a glimpse inside Sarah’s backpack that she’s carrying right now for the Christmas season. (Updated November 19, 2021.) Sarah’s day-to-day backpack for a
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is Disneyland’s most popular attraction, with California locals and tourists competing for coveted boarding passes to its virtual queue. This ride guide answers frequently asked questions, with step-by-step strategy for the Galaxy’s Edge E-Ticket. (Updated November 19, 2021.) This mega guide might seem like overkill, but the virtual queue
