Tips & Tricks Archive
Guests staying in on-site hotels at Disneyland Resort have access to Early Entry. This strategy guide covers everything you need to know: eligibility, ride rosters, how the perk works, and tips for best using the time. In terms of basics, Early Entry offers admission to Disneyland or Disney California Adventure Park 30 minutes early to
This guide to Genie+ and Lightning Lanes at Walt Disney World explains paid FastPass, with answers frequently asked questions about ride reservations, line-skipping, and itinerary tools for Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios. Plus, tips & tricks, how to use the 120 minute rule to strategically stack and save time! (Updated August 7,
Our Guide to the 2022 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party offers tips & info for Magic Kingdom’s fall special event at Walt Disney World. This includes dates, ticket prices, discounts, strategy for seeing the parade, fireworks, and characters, plus our review of MNSSHP and whether it’s worth your time and money. (Updated August 1,
One of the big complaints about Genie+ is that it “forces” Walt Disney World guests to get up early in order to book their first ride reservation at 7 am. This post will test whether that theory is accurate, with a look at Lightning Lane availability later in the morning and an explanation of when
Transportation is often a big problem point at Walt Disney World, with frustrated guests sharing stories of long or inconsistent wait times for buses, Skyliner delays, and more. This update will offer a report on our experiences traveling between resorts and parks–plus Orlando International Airport and the WDW area. While transportation has long been an
Our ultimate guide to Christmas 2022 at Disneyland & Disney California Adventure offers tips & tricks for visiting during the holiday season. This provides info about seasonal ride overlays, fireworks, parades, entertainment, parties, decorations, and dates. (Updated August 2, 2022.) Disneyland will celebrate Christmas from November 11, 2022 through January 8, 2023. This is a
Taking advantage of Early Entry at Walt Disney World requires getting up (wait for it) early and being to the parks prior to park opening. This post covers whether it’s possible to accomplish that at EPCOT or DHS by relying on the Skyliner gondolas, rather than paying extra for Uber, Lyft, or a Minnie Van.
Snacking around World Showcase at Epcot it bit like the popular booze-fueled “challenge” but without the pesky downside of possibly climbing a pyramid and being banned from Walt Disney World for life. This guide covers our favorite foods and desserts, with recommendations, tips & tricks, and what to avoid. (Updated July 31, 2022.) It’s actually
The end of Disney’s Magical Express is a massive loss for shuttles between Orlando International Airport and Walt Disney World, but fortunately, there are numerous alternatives to fill the void. This post covers the MCO to WDW ground transportation, pricing, comparisons, and more. Plus, our commentary about what might happen with supply/demand and problems. In
Discount MagicBand+ designs are now available for pre-arrival Walt Disney World hotel guests and Annual Passholders. This buying guide covers the upgrade purchase process, troubleshooting order issues, and the two-dozen different interactive Magic Band Plus styles. (Updated July 27, 2022 at 3:30 pm EST.) For those who are unfamiliar with it, the MagicBand+ is the enhanced
Halloween Horror Nights is a hard-ticket event held at Universal Studios Florida in September & October 2022. This guide covers dates & ticket prices, tips for maximizing your time at HHN 31, whether it’s worth the money, haunted house info, and photos from our experiences attending Orlando’s event. (Updated July 27, 2022.) This year, Halloween
